HELP

drvee · 07-18-2009, 03:09 PM

Hello !

I have just found this website during a somewhat frustrating search for access to my Kindle 2 in Scotland. I purchased the Kindle 2 specifically for this vacation and just now realize that I can't purchase anything because I have no whispernet access. Am I correct in this assumption ? or is there a way I can purchase books to read while I am traveling in Scotland ?

I am lookig forward to chatting and exchanging thoughts and messages with this group.

Thanks.

dreams · 07-18-2009, 03:46 PM

from the Wiki (see top of page) Kindle F & Q

https://wiki.mobileread.com/wiki/Amaz...m_over_seas.3F

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Do the current restrictions keep me from buying new material while I am over seas?

A: So long as you are purchasing with a credit card that is issued by a U.S. bank and have a U.S. billing address, you can purchase content while traveling. You can make purchases to read on you Kindle from anywhere you have either 1) Whispernet service (http://www.showmycoverage.com/mycoverage.jsp?id=A921ZON), or, 2) Access to www.amazon.com/kindlestore (and a USB cable to download from your computer if you are out of wireless range). -Kindle Team

I don't have a Kindle so hopefully a member who owns a Kindle will pop in soon. Hope this helps.

MickeyC · 07-18-2009, 04:02 PM

Hi drvee and welcome to MobileRead. Our Kindle owners will be logging on shortly to help.

hnoto · 07-19-2009, 12:58 AM

Welcome!

Lady Blue · 07-20-2009, 08:34 AM

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lilac_jive · 07-20-2009, 08:43 AM

If you don't have access to a computer to buy the books, you will not be able to purchase books. Whispernet access is only available in the US.

kazbates · 07-20-2009, 01:12 PM

Welcome to MobileRead, drvee.

I am sorry you are having trouble with your reader. The others have already explained one of the drawbacks of using a Kindle overseas. I don't know anything about Kindles, but I know there are others who have posted about similar problems. If you take a look at the Kindle forum or even post your question there, I am sure one of our Kindle members will be able to help. Good luck.

Happy Reading!

wpk123 · 07-23-2009, 01:20 AM

Hello drvee

You might also try looking at this link http://www.nerdgirl.com/2009/03/20/a...utside-the-us/

I believe nerdgirl is in the UK. Her workaround should apply to you too.

Good luck!

drvee · 07-26-2009, 09:52 PM

Thanks to all who responded. I appreciate it ! After I played around on the Amazon site, I found out how I could purchase, download to my laptop, and then transfer to the Kindle. It was an interesting experience; apparantly no one in Scotland has heard of the Sony or the Kindle. However, the flight attendant on the flight home asked me how I liked e-reading as he had just purchased one himself.
Thank again.

07-18-2009, 03:09 PM	#1
drvee Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2009 Device: kindle 2	HELP Hello ! I have just found this website during a somewhat frustrating search for access to my Kindle 2 in Scotland. I purchased the Kindle 2 specifically for this vacation and just now realize that I can't purchase anything because I have no whispernet access. Am I correct in this assumption ? or is there a way I can purchase books to read while I am traveling in Scotland ? I am lookig forward to chatting and exchanging thoughts and messages with this group. Thanks.

07-20-2009, 08:34 AM	#5
Lady Blue the snarky blue one Posts: 6,001 Karma: 3877825 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: deep in the heart Device: PRS500, 505 & 600, PRST1 & T2, Kindle PW, Moto Razr, Galaxy Tab 2-10"	Hello drvee, and to Mobileread.

07-18-2009, 04:02 PM	#3
MickeyC Grand Sorcerer Posts: 16,731 Karma: 12185114 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida Device: iPhone 6 plus, Sony T1, iPad 3	Hi drvee and welcome to MobileRead. Our Kindle owners will be logging on shortly to help.

07-19-2009, 12:58 AM	#4
hnoto Groupie Posts: 194 Karma: 177180 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mesa, AZ Device: Sony PRS 505	Welcome!

07-20-2009, 08:43 AM	#6
lilac_jive Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,870 Karma: 27376 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Device: PRS-505	If you don't have access to a computer to buy the books, you will not be able to purchase books. Whispernet access is only available in the US.

07-20-2009, 01:12 PM	#7
kazbates Wizard Posts: 2,627 Karma: 406616 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northern Virginia Device: SurfacePro, SurfaceBook 2	Welcome to MobileRead, drvee. I am sorry you are having trouble with your reader. The others have already explained one of the drawbacks of using a Kindle overseas. I don't know anything about Kindles, but I know there are others who have posted about similar problems. If you take a look at the Kindle forum or even post your question there, I am sure one of our Kindle members will be able to help. Good luck. Happy Reading!

07-23-2009, 01:20 AM	#8
wpk123 Member Posts: 22 Karma: 12 Join Date: May 2009 Location: KL Malaysia Device: Sony PRS700	Hello drvee You might also try looking at this link http://www.nerdgirl.com/2009/03/20/a...utside-the-us/ I believe nerdgirl is in the UK. Her workaround should apply to you too. Good luck!

07-26-2009, 09:52 PM	#9
drvee Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2009 Device: kindle 2	Thanks to all who responded. I appreciate it ! After I played around on the Amazon site, I found out how I could purchase, download to my laptop, and then transfer to the Kindle. It was an interesting experience; apparantly no one in Scotland has heard of the Sony or the Kindle. However, the flight attendant on the flight home asked me how I liked e-reading as he had just purchased one himself. Thank again.

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