I think I am going to pull the trigger on my first e-book reader, the Kindle 3 looks great! I just read through this whole thread, all 34 pages
I have 3 questions. I am interested in the WiFi version and I will be passing through the USA in September/October.
* I have a USA Amazon account and a USA address (in fact, I already have a couple of Kindle books). Can I purchase content abroad in various countries, specifically non-European developing countries like Colombia (where I am writing this message from) and the Philippines as I spend a good deal of time in both places.
* Is the firmware user upgradeable via an Amazon update? I am a techie so it is not a problem if it is non-trivial to do. I am not looking to jailbreak my Kindle, just want to make sure that Amazon can fix bugs that might show up in the first release.
* Since I spend most of my time traveling abroad, I am wondering if the screen is resistant to scratches, I don't plan to buy a cover and instead treat it more like a disposable device. For instance, my Ipod Touch screen is virtually indestructible and I don't have to worry about it.
Thanks very much! Travis