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johnstu · 02-03-2010, 03:48 PM

Thanks again everyone, there have been some interesting responses to ponder.

As was mentioned above I do have a couple of Sony readers as well so while considering what to do I've been concentrating on what I'm losing in functionality in returning the Kindle. I lose search within a book, dictionary, text to speech and the whispernet.

Text to speech I can live without. Dictionary is also no great loss, I can look up anything I want on my phone. The wispernet is one thing I wanted the kindle for, but I can wait till I get to a computer to buy for the Sony.

But the search, I really think I'll miss the search. "Who was that character?" my mind asks. Quickly search and my memory is refreshed. Reference works are much more useful with a search function.

That's what it's coming down to; do I want a search function more than a $249 refund? That's an expensive search. But I kind of do want it.

Jetsetter has an interesting point. Amazon didn't become Amazon without knowing a thing or two about marketing so they probably do have a trick or two up their sleeve. If I do send it back then they annonce a deal with international 3G carriers cutting out the $2 premium then I'm going to feel a bit annoyed with myself. Especially as to get a new one I'll have to fork out for shipping and import tax again.

Maybe I can convince one of my relatives to move to America...

02-03-2010, 03:48 PM	#9
johnstu Member Posts: 19 Karma: 86 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Epsom, UK Device: Sony PRS505, iPhone, Kindle 2, iPad 2	Thanks again everyone, there have been some interesting responses to ponder. As was mentioned above I do have a couple of Sony readers as well so while considering what to do I've been concentrating on what I'm losing in functionality in returning the Kindle. I lose search within a book, dictionary, text to speech and the whispernet. Text to speech I can live without. Dictionary is also no great loss, I can look up anything I want on my phone. The wispernet is one thing I wanted the kindle for, but I can wait till I get to a computer to buy for the Sony. But the search, I really think I'll miss the search. "Who was that character?" my mind asks. Quickly search and my memory is refreshed. Reference works are much more useful with a search function. That's what it's coming down to; do I want a search function more than a $249 refund? That's an expensive search. But I kind of do want it. Jetsetter has an interesting point. Amazon didn't become Amazon without knowing a thing or two about marketing so they probably do have a trick or two up their sleeve. If I do send it back then they annonce a deal with international 3G carriers cutting out the $2 premium then I'm going to feel a bit annoyed with myself. Especially as to get a new one I'll have to fork out for shipping and import tax again. Maybe I can convince one of my relatives to move to America...