01-17-2010, 10:22 PM | #1 |
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Could somebody please just confirm for me...
When my PRS900 arrives, I plan on selling my PRS700 and getting a Kindle 2 International edition. If I buy this (I am in the US), and bring it with me on my honeymoon to Paris, will I be able to access wikipedia over the wireless when I am there?
This would be a HUGE benefit, and may be a deal breaker. Thanks in advance. Some advice from the Parisians would be most helpful! Last edited by jbloudg20; 01-18-2010 at 12:40 AM. |
01-17-2010, 10:50 PM | #2 |
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hmmmm.... honeymoon in Paris and the presence, or lack thereof, of wiki is a dealbreaker....
there have been mixed reports of international wikiness |
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01-18-2010, 12:39 AM | #3 | |
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Haha. When were are out and about, it would be great to be able to look up the history of a place while we are standing there. We can't always afford a guide or a tour, I'm a graduate student, money is tight! |
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01-18-2010, 01:11 AM | #4 |
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How about something like the below? The Wiki Reader $99.
http://www.amazon.com/WikiReader-WR-01-Pocket-Wikipedia/dp/B002N5521W/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1263794752&s r=8-10 also http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/wikireader-puts-wikipedia-in-your-pocket-13-10-2009/ and http://thewikireader.com/store.html EDIT: and the MR Wiki for information. https://wiki.mobileread.com/wiki/WikiReader Last edited by dreams; 01-18-2010 at 01:34 AM. Reason: added link to MR wiki for information also |
01-18-2010, 03:16 AM | #5 | |
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in 8 years of living in Europe, I found that the Michelin guide is (at least was) pretty comprehensive. if it is still put together the way they used to, it is very easy to stick in a daypack, fannypack, tote, and medium sized purse have fun! |
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01-18-2010, 07:36 AM | #6 |
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I don't believe that's correct. Wiki is the one thing that you CAN use the web browser for outside the US. Text only - you don't get pictures. Should work in any country that Whispernet is available in, and that certainly includes all of western Europe.
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01-18-2010, 08:49 AM | #8 |
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I'm not a Marriage Counselor but.....
I would be VERY HESITANT about reading while on my honeymoon, or at least I would try to be..... DISCREET! (Only joking, of course!) Don |
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01-18-2010, 11:28 AM | #10 |
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Pictures are certainly available on wikipedia (at least in BElguim), and if you live in the US, you can access the whole internet when you're in Europe.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Egyptian_pyramids Compare what you get on your Kindle with what your PC shows, and you'll see the difference. |
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01-19-2010, 12:20 PM | #12 |
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There was the edukindle web site that lets you save Wikipedia pages for Kindle: http://www.edukindle.com/downloads/kindlepedia/. You could save some pages ahead of time, and have them for reference.
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01-19-2010, 12:46 PM | #13 |
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That's not necessary because Wikipedia is available in Paris (of course if you have reception, which won't be a problem I think).
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But, of course, it's your decision. Hey... that Wikireader is pretty cool. Is it upgradeable with new/updated articles? Oppss... never mind... found in the description "Updates for the WikiReader are provided quarterly and available for free download. A yearly subscription plan for updated microSD cards is also available for $29." BOb |
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