3G refurbished kindle 2 or kindle 3

Rebo · 11-30-2010, 04:19 PM

I have a Classic Nook and a Nook Color but I’m also thinking of getting a kindle 3. A girl should never be limited to the number of gadgets that she can have

. I am thinking of either getting a 3G refurbished kindle 2 or the new kindle 3. I know the kindle 3 has the pearl screen but besides that, are there any differences between the web browsers? Also, I am wondering if I can retrieve or compose Yahoo e-mails when I’m traveling overseas using the 3G kindle 2 or kindle 3. Thanks

TheKindleWorm · 11-30-2010, 04:42 PM

Personally I'd always opt for the newer technology unless you can get the older model at a real significantly cheaper price.

The new pearl screen is a lot clearer to read on and the latest Kindle uses a different web browser which does give a more satisfactory result for web browsing. I've used both.

I haven't tested yahoo mail but gmail works very well indeed.

You're right - a girl can never have too many gadgets! I'm defo a gadget girl too

Rebo · 11-30-2010, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheKindleWorm

Personally I'd always opt for the newer technology unless you can get the older model at a real significantly cheaper price.

The new pearl screen is a lot clearer to read on and the latest Kindle uses a different web browser which does give a more satisfactory result for web browsing. I've used both.

I haven't tested yahoo mail but gmail works very well indeed.

You're right - a girl can never have too many gadgets! I'm defo a gadget girl too

Is it possible that you can test the yahoo mail for me? I am traveling aboard and some of the hotels might not have WiFi so having a global 3G kindle to check and compose mail is definitely a big plus for me.

erictoma · 11-30-2010, 05:15 PM

Better go for the new Kindle 3.
But I don't think you'll need it , all you need is to read not to buy.

speedlever · 11-30-2010, 07:06 PM

For those of you with a K2 and a K3, how does the joy stick controller on the K2 compare to the 5-way controller on the K3? It looks to me like it might be easier to navigate with the joy stick. But I've never tried a K2.

Back to the OP, I'd say that for the price of a wifi K3, go for it over the 3G K2... unless you need 3G.

wvcherrybomb · 11-30-2010, 07:28 PM

It really depends on how important 3G is to you. For myself, I would choose the K3 since you can always find a wifi hot spot.

I love my K3 for reading but I don't think I would ever use it for the web browser unless I was really desperate. I loaded it once and it looked like everything was too small to read. There is likely a way to zoom but I didn't explore any further.

Rebo · 11-30-2010, 08:57 PM

I definitely want the 3G. It is not easy to get a WiFi hot spot when you are out of the country. I like to travel a lot and the concept of the global 3G really appeals to me. I can shop

and download new books at any time; the web browser is another bonus that will allow me at least to check e-mails and stay connected in some way. I know Gmail will work but I'm just wondering if Yahoo mail will work too since that is where my account is. I would really appreciate some feedback from users that have tried the Yahoo mail.

Since I already have 2 ereaders, I am hoping if there are not too much differences, I can go with the refurbished 3G K2 and save some money. I demoed the K3 in Best Buy and it is pretty user friendly. The only issue is when I tried to navigate to a page, I couldn't find the number keys so I randomly typed something which doesn't get me too far. Does the K2 have number keys? Also, thanks for pointing out the K2 has joystick while K3 has the 5 way controller. I am not sure how the joystick handles but the 5 way controller seems pretty easy to use.

erictoma · 11-30-2010, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rebo

I definitely want the 3G. It is not easy to get a WiFi hot spot when you are out of the country. I like to travel a lot and the concept of the global 3G really appeals to me. I can shop

and download new books at any time; the web browser is another bonus that will allow me at least to check e-mails and stay connected in some way. I know Gmail will work but I'm just wondering if Yahoo mail will work too since that is where my account is. I would really appreciate some feedback from users that have tried the Yahoo mail.

Since I already have 2 ereaders, I am hoping if there are not too much differences, I can go with the refurbished 3G K2 and save some money. I demoed the K3 in Best Buy and it is pretty user friendly. The only issue is when I tried to navigate to a page, I couldn't find the number keys so I randomly typed something which doesn't get me too far. Does the K2 have number keys? Also, thanks for pointing out the K2 has joystick while K3 has the 5 way controller. I am not sure how the joystick handles but the 5 way controller seems pretty easy to use.

With Kindle, anytime your downloaded something other then their ebooks they will charge you per megabit of attached files.
They said in their contract that the G 3 is offered to customers only for purchasing books from them not for viewing your emails, and they can cut this service anytime they want.

montalex · 11-30-2010, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rebo

The only issue is when I tried to navigate to a page, I couldn't find the number keys so I randomly typed something which doesn't get me too far. Does the K2 have number keys? Also, thanks for pointing out the K2 has joystick while K3 has the 5 way controller. I am not sure how the joystick handles but the 5 way controller seems pretty easy to use.

On Kindle 3 the top row QWERTYUIOP are numbers keys with ALT, so ALT+Q is 1, and ALT + P is 0

I actually prefer some things on my Kindle 2i to Kindle3, such as the large page-turn buttons, which click inwards. I find in hard to pick up the Kindle3 without turning the page. And I like having the number keys on the keyboard. But it is true, resolution is amazing on Kindle 3, and the browser is way, way better.

GoSharks · 11-30-2010, 09:57 PM

I have a Kindle 2i...though the browser is clunky (kind description), it is more than adequate for picking up email. I use Yahoo! Mail and was in the Dominican Republic in June and had no trouble getting my email -- Amazon does NOT charge for piking up and responding to email. Having the 3G was essential as there were no wifi hotspots. I personally would not get a Kindle without 3G if I was travelling to anywhere off of the beaten track as wifi hotspots are not that easy to find and the 3G coverage is very good. Joystick is easy to use. Hope this helps!

GoSharks · 11-30-2010, 10:01 PM

P.S. -- My kids used it for checking and responding to their Facebook... yes, I went from 'geek Dad with a Kindle' to 'Dad, can I borrow your Kindle?'!!!

speedlever · 11-30-2010, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by erictoma

With Kindle, anytime your downloaded something other then their ebooks they will charge you per megabit of attached files.
They said in their contract that the G 3 is offered to customers only for purchasing books from them not for viewing your emails, and they can cut this service anytime they want.

I don't think that's right. You are only charged per MB when you upload your own documents and have them sent to your kindle.com email address. If you have it sent to your free.kindle.com email address (wifi), it is free.

Look about halfway down the page in this link:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/custom...deId=200375630

Rebo · 12-01-2010, 01:06 AM

Thanks for the response. Well, anyway the K2 is already out of stock. I guess that makes it simple. I'll just get the K3. Thanks again.

11-30-2010, 04:19 PM	#1
Rebo Groupie Posts: 173 Karma: 392 Join Date: Jul 2010 Device: nook, nook color, kindle 3, Ipad 2nd gen, Nook HD+, Iphone 4S	3G refurbished kindle 2 or kindle 3 I have a Classic Nook and a Nook Color but I’m also thinking of getting a kindle 3. A girl should never be limited to the number of gadgets that she can have . I am thinking of either getting a 3G refurbished kindle 2 or the new kindle 3. I know the kindle 3 has the pearl screen but besides that, are there any differences between the web browsers? Also, I am wondering if I can retrieve or compose Yahoo e-mails when I’m traveling overseas using the 3G kindle 2 or kindle 3. Thanks

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11-30-2010, 04:42 PM	#2
TheKindleWorm Guru Posts: 860 Karma: 177868 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: East Anglia UK Device: Kindle 3G, iPhone 3G, iPod 4G, PB 360, Sony 600 sold, Kindle 2i sold	Personally I'd always opt for the newer technology unless you can get the older model at a real significantly cheaper price. The new pearl screen is a lot clearer to read on and the latest Kindle uses a different web browser which does give a more satisfactory result for web browsing. I've used both. I haven't tested yahoo mail but gmail works very well indeed. You're right - a girl can never have too many gadgets! I'm defo a gadget girl too

11-30-2010, 05:15 PM	#4
erictoma Banned Posts: 223 Karma: 126 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Montreal Quebec Canada Device: None	Better go for the new Kindle 3. But I don't think you'll need it , all you need is to read not to buy.

11-30-2010, 07:06 PM	#5
speedlever Fanatic Posts: 592 Karma: 138200 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NC, USA Device: PW2014, PW2012, iPad Pro	For those of you with a K2 and a K3, how does the joy stick controller on the K2 compare to the 5-way controller on the K3? It looks to me like it might be easier to navigate with the joy stick. But I've never tried a K2. Back to the OP, I'd say that for the price of a wifi K3, go for it over the 3G K2... unless you need 3G.

11-30-2010, 07:28 PM	#6
wvcherrybomb Sharp Shootin' Grandma Posts: 847 Karma: 1123940 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Sunny Florida Device: Kindle 3, Kindle Fire, Literati (has been adopted by my daughter)	It really depends on how important 3G is to you. For myself, I would choose the K3 since you can always find a wifi hot spot. I love my K3 for reading but I don't think I would ever use it for the web browser unless I was really desperate. I loaded it once and it looked like everything was too small to read. There is likely a way to zoom but I didn't explore any further.

11-30-2010, 08:57 PM	#7
Rebo Groupie Posts: 173 Karma: 392 Join Date: Jul 2010 Device: nook, nook color, kindle 3, Ipad 2nd gen, Nook HD+, Iphone 4S	I definitely want the 3G. It is not easy to get a WiFi hot spot when you are out of the country. I like to travel a lot and the concept of the global 3G really appeals to me. I can shop and download new books at any time; the web browser is another bonus that will allow me at least to check e-mails and stay connected in some way. I know Gmail will work but I'm just wondering if Yahoo mail will work too since that is where my account is. I would really appreciate some feedback from users that have tried the Yahoo mail. Since I already have 2 ereaders, I am hoping if there are not too much differences, I can go with the refurbished 3G K2 and save some money. I demoed the K3 in Best Buy and it is pretty user friendly. The only issue is when I tried to navigate to a page, I couldn't find the number keys so I randomly typed something which doesn't get me too far. Does the K2 have number keys? Also, thanks for pointing out the K2 has joystick while K3 has the 5 way controller. I am not sure how the joystick handles but the 5 way controller seems pretty easy to use.

11-30-2010, 09:57 PM	#10
GoSharks SQUIRREL!! Posts: 1,636 Karma: 8400000 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: California Device: K-Fire, PW2, PW3	I have a Kindle 2i...though the browser is clunky (kind description), it is more than adequate for picking up email. I use Yahoo! Mail and was in the Dominican Republic in June and had no trouble getting my email -- Amazon does NOT charge for piking up and responding to email. Having the 3G was essential as there were no wifi hotspots. I personally would not get a Kindle without 3G if I was travelling to anywhere off of the beaten track as wifi hotspots are not that easy to find and the 3G coverage is very good. Joystick is easy to use. Hope this helps!

11-30-2010, 10:01 PM	#11
GoSharks SQUIRREL!! Posts: 1,636 Karma: 8400000 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: California Device: K-Fire, PW2, PW3	P.S. -- My kids used it for checking and responding to their Facebook... yes, I went from 'geek Dad with a Kindle' to 'Dad, can I borrow your Kindle?'!!!

12-01-2010, 01:06 AM	#13
Rebo Groupie Posts: 173 Karma: 392 Join Date: Jul 2010 Device: nook, nook color, kindle 3, Ipad 2nd gen, Nook HD+, Iphone 4S	Thanks for the response. Well, anyway the K2 is already out of stock. I guess that makes it simple. I'll just get the K3. Thanks again.

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