Will you buy the Kindle 3G or Kindle WiFi? - Page 2

AnemicOak · 07-29-2010, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by digiridan

I'm not sure, is this it?
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Yes, that's the Kindle coverage map. Looks like most/all of Croatia has EDGE coverage with 3G in a few areas.

jswinden · 07-29-2010, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by ConstantineXVI

In my opinion, assuming you have coverage in your area, the free web browsing and not having to worry about being in Wifi range for Whispersync easily justifies the extra $50 on the 3G model.

Agree! In my case I've got the 3G capable KDXG and browsing with 3G in Arlington, TX sucks. AT&T is headquartered in Dallas, and yet we have a terrible 3G infrastructure in the metro. But where the coverage is good and the infrastructure is good, the added cost would be justifiable.

aleccj1 · 07-29-2010, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by AnemicOak

Yes, that's the Kindle coverage map. Looks like most/all of Croatia has EDGE coverage with 3G in a few areas.

This is where I got my information: http://ireaderreview.com/2009/10/07/...-coverage-map/

Maybe the map is not up to date?

grownupboy · 07-29-2010, 12:29 PM

i noticed that the 3g version of the kindle 3 is 2/10 of an ounce heavier than the wifi version. it's logical that the wifi and the 3g version share the same shell but the 3g chip is omitted from the wifi only model. i couldn't walk around knowing something was missing from my kindle!!

i totally pre-ordered the 3g/wifi version and a new black leather cover. is it august 27th yet?

karl

jj2me · 07-29-2010, 01:15 PM

3G is a no-brainer if you have coverage, and also don't have a cellphone data plan. I was very happy with the web browser when I tried it (basic web, images turned off, mobile sites only).

Like if you're traveling and want to look up something. Or vacationing where there's no wi-fi. Or for a poor man's map, you can use Kindlemap,net or Google Maps for driving directions.

A couple of years ago, we'd have paid many times that extra $50 for lifetime (we hope) mobile 3G internet.

Oh yeah, there's also ordering books without a computer.

schulzmc · 07-29-2010, 03:34 PM

I ordered the 3G version. Syncing the furthest page read is very important for me since I also read on my iPad and laptop. I kept envisioning reading somewhere on the K3, not being near wifi, and then later not having the furthest page sync. That and the flexibility of being able to buy a book where ever was worth the $50 (and slightly heavier Kindle) for me.

JSWolf · 07-29-2010, 03:35 PM

Where's the poll?

aleccj1 · 07-29-2010, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

Where's the poll?

Just added it

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Care · 07-29-2010, 03:48 PM

If I get a kindle (which I think I will), I would get the wifi only. I am not sure how the 3G would work in Canada, and I don't want to pay extra for my ebooks. If I need to browse I will use my phone.

Can you use the wifi to download directly to your kindle? I was going to try using my Dad's US address to see if I can bypass the extra fee. If not I will just have to download to my computer and then transfer (can I transfer or sync via wifi?).

aleccj1 · 07-29-2010, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Care

If I get a kindle (which I think I will), I would get the wifi only. I am not sure how the 3G would work in Canada, and I don't want to pay extra for my ebooks. If I need to browse I will use my phone.

Can you use the wifi to download directly to your kindle? I was going to try using my Dad's US address to see if I can bypass the extra fee. If not I will just have to download to my computer and then transfer (can I transfer or sync via wifi?).

Yes, the Wi-Fi is meant for downloading directly onto the Kindle. I would be really surprised if there were fees from downloading books through Wi-Fi in Canada, because Amazon isn't paying for the Wi-Fi.

carld · 07-29-2010, 03:53 PM

I'm seriously considering foregoing the iPad and getting a new K3+3G instead. My K1 still works fine, but the K3 improvements are awfully attractive.

Anarel · 07-29-2010, 04:09 PM

Wifi+3g For me.

I've never been out of a 3g area, but I'm far too often not in an area with an open wifi network, so that's that.

matt314159 · 07-29-2010, 04:22 PM

wifi only for me. Honestly, coming from a sony, I couldn't care less whether it had wireless at all, I was going after the pearl screen!

Skydog · 07-29-2010, 04:23 PM

WiFi only this time. A perfect companion to the DXG.

AT&T is just lousy in my neighborhood (typically zero bars) and I have rarely used Sprint/AT&T on my other Kindles. I also prefer browsing books on a large, wide-screen monitor. Primary use for the new K(3) will be for traveling/on the go and it will already be loaded up with more books that I can possibly read.

NavyDad6 · 07-29-2010, 05:10 PM

There should be another option on the poll.

"Neither, my K2/K1 is fine for me."

BUT, if I were buying my first Kindle, I would go with the 3G/WiFi option. Nothing better than standing in the airport bookshop and downloading the book in front of me for a lot less than the sale price.

With the collections update on the K2, I don't see enough changes to warrant an upgrade to the K3. Maybe next year.

View Poll Results: Kindle 3 Wi-Fi or 3G+WiFi?
Wi-Fi Only	205	53.11%
Wi-Fi+3G	181	46.89%
Voters: 386. You may not vote on this poll

07-29-2010, 04:23 PM	#29
Skydog Wizard Posts: 2,243 Karma: 7400001 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Circling Earth @ Mach .83 Device: Elipsa 2E, Sage, Forma, Libra 2, Clara 2E, Kindle Oasis3, Voyage	WiFi only this time. A perfect companion to the DXG. AT&T is just lousy in my neighborhood (typically zero bars) and I have rarely used Sprint/AT&T on my other Kindles. I also prefer browsing books on a large, wide-screen monitor. Primary use for the new K(3) will be for traveling/on the go and it will already be loaded up with more books that I can possibly read. Last edited by Skydog; 07-29-2010 at 04:27 PM. Reason: typo

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07-29-2010, 12:29 PM	#19
grownupboy Enthusiast Posts: 33 Karma: 90 Join Date: Dec 2009 Device: kindle	i noticed that the 3g version of the kindle 3 is 2/10 of an ounce heavier than the wifi version. it's logical that the wifi and the 3g version share the same shell but the 3g chip is omitted from the wifi only model. i couldn't walk around knowing something was missing from my kindle!! i totally pre-ordered the 3g/wifi version and a new black leather cover. is it august 27th yet? karl

07-29-2010, 01:15 PM	#20
jj2me Guru Posts: 820 Karma: 8820388 Join Date: Dec 2008 Device: Sony PRS-505, -350; Kindle 3 3G, DX, PW 2; various tablets	3G is a no-brainer if you have coverage, and also don't have a cellphone data plan. I was very happy with the web browser when I tried it (basic web, images turned off, mobile sites only). Like if you're traveling and want to look up something. Or vacationing where there's no wi-fi. Or for a poor man's map, you can use Kindlemap,net or Google Maps for driving directions. A couple of years ago, we'd have paid many times that extra $50 for lifetime (we hope) mobile 3G internet. Oh yeah, there's also ordering books without a computer.

07-29-2010, 03:34 PM	#21
schulzmc Zealot Posts: 108 Karma: 112 Join Date: Nov 2007 Device: Kindle	I ordered the 3G version. Syncing the furthest page read is very important for me since I also read on my iPad and laptop. I kept envisioning reading somewhere on the K3, not being near wifi, and then later not having the furthest page sync. That and the flexibility of being able to buy a book where ever was worth the $50 (and slightly heavier Kindle) for me.

07-29-2010, 03:35 PM	#22
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 73,970 Karma: 128903378 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	Where's the poll?

07-29-2010, 03:48 PM	#24
Care Aes Sedai Posts: 659 Karma: 46166 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Canada Device: Kobo Aura and Kobo Mini, had a Nook, NOOKcolor, Nook STR.	If I get a kindle (which I think I will), I would get the wifi only. I am not sure how the 3G would work in Canada, and I don't want to pay extra for my ebooks. If I need to browse I will use my phone. Can you use the wifi to download directly to your kindle? I was going to try using my Dad's US address to see if I can bypass the extra fee. If not I will just have to download to my computer and then transfer (can I transfer or sync via wifi?).

07-29-2010, 03:53 PM	#26
carld Wizard Posts: 2,698 Karma: 4748723 Join Date: Dec 2007 Device: Kindle Paperwhite	I'm seriously considering foregoing the iPad and getting a new K3+3G instead. My K1 still works fine, but the K3 improvements are awfully attractive.

07-29-2010, 04:09 PM	#27
Anarel Evangelist Posts: 424 Karma: 61399 Join Date: Dec 2009 Device: K1, GKDX, K3	Wifi+3g For me. I've never been out of a 3g area, but I'm far too often not in an area with an open wifi network, so that's that.

07-29-2010, 04:22 PM	#28
matt314159 Groupie Posts: 198 Karma: 1000 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: High Desert, SoCal Device: KSO, NookColor (CM7.1), Samsung Mesmerize	wifi only for me. Honestly, coming from a sony, I couldn't care less whether it had wireless at all, I was going after the pearl screen!

07-29-2010, 05:10 PM	#30
NavyDad6 Reading is FUNdamental Posts: 233 Karma: 1516 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: WA state Device: Kindle 2	There should be another option on the poll. "Neither, my K2/K1 is fine for me." BUT, if I were buying my first Kindle, I would go with the 3G/WiFi option. Nothing better than standing in the airport bookshop and downloading the book in front of me for a lot less than the sale price. With the collections update on the K2, I don't see enough changes to warrant an upgrade to the K3. Maybe next year.

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