Confussed!

spbb558 · 07-04-2010, 02:37 PM

My high school aged teen will be going to South America on a foreign exchange program for a year. We want to buy an e book reader for the trip. What would the best reader for ease in downloading and compatitbilty in South America> So far looking at Kindle and Nook adn we're confused!

joblack · 07-04-2010, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by spbb558

My high school aged teen will be going to South America on a foreign exchange program for a year. We want to buy an e book reader for the trip. What would the best reader for ease in downloading and compatitbilty in South America> So far looking at Kindle and Nook adn we're confused!

It depends what he/she want to do with it. There is an e-book matrix on mobileread where you can compare the features.

spbb558 · 07-04-2010, 03:23 PM

We want it in place of taking bunches of books in a suitcase. We'll have her download books befors she leaves, but I want her to be able to buy new books while in Argentina. Can you tell me where the the matrix is located? Thanks for your help!

bookwurm70 · 07-04-2010, 03:50 PM

You can't buy new books for the nook while overseas. I live in Russia, and have tried. If you use a VPN service it might work, to trick B&N into thinking that you are in America.

With Amazon, you can purchase outside of the U.S. for an extra $2 per book. However, it can work that you go in and set your Geographical location to the U.S. and it won't charge the extra fee. I've done that with free books and it has worked when purchasing from the website, not directly on the Kindle. If you buy them on the Kindle while out of the country, I think you will have to pay the $2 "roaming" charge.

But there are other websites that you can purchase from to get books when overseas, although they don't generally have the selection that either one of them has. But I think most of the ones I use you could side-load onto the nook.

Yar-PocketBooker · 07-05-2010, 01:20 AM

Did you put turn your eyes to PocketBook(s) yet?

spbb558 · 07-05-2010, 10:20 AM

No, I haven't looked at pocketbooks yet, I'll take a look. Thanks!

GeoffC · 07-05-2010, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by spbb558

We want it in place of taking bunches of books in a suitcase. We'll have her download books befors she leaves, but I want her to be able to buy new books while in Argentina. Can you tell me where the the matrix is located? Thanks for your help!

Readers that use e-ink

cheerio6414 · 07-05-2010, 11:02 AM

How long will he be in South America?

GeoffC · 07-05-2010, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by spbb558

My high school aged teen will be going to South America on a foreign exchange program for a year. We want to buy an e book reader for the trip. What would the best reader for ease in downloading and compatitbilty in South America> So far looking at Kindle and Nook adn we're confused!

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Originally Posted by cheerio6414

How long will he be in South America?

12 months ?

spbb558 · 07-05-2010, 02:11 PM

10-12 months. We plan on lbuying a books before she leaves but I want her to be able to buy books easily while there.

Marcy · 07-05-2010, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by spbb558

10-12 months. We plan on lbuying a books before she leaves but I want her to be able to buy books easily while there.

Will she have access to a computer while she is there? If yes, she can get any e-reader, buy the books on the computer and transfer them to the reader via USB.

If not she'll need a reader with wifi (and access to a hotspot) or 3G to buy and download books.

Addendum: Even 3G will be useless if she's going to be in the middle of nowhere. I suspect most major cities in SA have coverage but the boonies wouldn't. When I was in Peru and Ecuador there was coverage in Lima, Cuzco, Quito and Guayaquil, but not in Iquitos, San Cristobal or any of the rural places we went to.

-Marcy

BenLee · 07-05-2010, 05:42 PM

Kindle has support for over 100 countries. That might be an option, but I am not sure how many countries in South America are supported.

fjtorres · 07-05-2010, 05:56 PM

At launch, Kindle 2i was supported in these countries:
http://blogkindle.com/2009/10/intern...e-of-kindle-2/

Things have changed since, usually for the better. (canada is now supported, more or less.

)
If you know the specific country, there is a link to check for support at:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...SIN=B0015T963C

Metal Mick · 07-05-2010, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by spbb558

My high school aged teen will be going to South America on a foreign exchange program for a year. We want to buy an e book reader for the trip. What would the best reader for ease in downloading and compatitbilty in South America> So far looking at Kindle and Nook adn we're confused!

I can well understand your concerns - I am new to this forum and yet to take the plunge, especially given there are a number of new devices on the way soon.

To me the priorities - in no particular order - are screen size, portability, compatibility (formats that can be read), screen quality, connectivity. Features are important, and so too is versatility, though I don't want the basic function of the device to be compromised.

The overall quality of the device is important, as is price. I am not going to pay say, USD$200 for a device that does not meet my needs so well as one that costs USD$250. The adage from my time in quality management that "quality doesn't cost, it pays" always rings true.

I'm slowly getting my act into gear, and learning more and more. One that has caught my eye is the Boox 60, but I also am concerned about manufacturer support.

I love the idea of wireless connectivity, but my experiences with my phone are such that a USB cable connection is easier and quicker.

Sorry there's no specific advice or short answer from me - your daughter's needs may well be different to mine, and not to forget being in a new country, there may well be sights to see, places to go... she may even give her camera more use than the ereader.

Good luck,

AnemicOak · 07-05-2010, 07:22 PM

Info about Kindle in Argentina from Amazon...

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We are excited to now ship Kindle to Argentina. Customers in Argentina will enjoy:
Books in Under 60 Seconds: Think of a book and you could be reading it in under a minute

Free Wireless: Free 3G wireless lets you download books right from your Kindle. No monthly fees, service plans, or hunting for Wi-Fi hotspots. For non-U.S. customers, there are also no additional charges for wireless delivery in or outside your home country. See Coverage Map. See Wireless Terms and Conditions

Growing Selection: Over 410,000 English-language books to choose from; plus U.S. and international newspapers and magazines are available for your country. Because publishers give us eBook rights on a country by country basis, available titles for your country will vary from our current U.S selection. We are actively working with publishers to get the rights to all titles for every country and adding this selection every day. Check the Kindle Store to see available titles.

Low Book Prices: New York Times® Best Sellers and New Releases are $11.99, unless marked otherwise. You'll also find many books for less - over 150,000 titles are priced under $5.99

Learn more about Kindle features on the Kindle product page

Important Product Information for Your Country

* Your country may charge import duties, taxes and fees you may have to pay ahead of delivery. You are the importer of record and responsible for compliance with local law including the payment of these fees. Learn more
* Kindle ships with a micro-USB cable for charging your Kindle via a computer USB port
* You can transfer personal documents to your Kindle via USB for free at anytime. Service fees for transferring personal documents via Whispernet are currently $.99 per megabyte. Learn more
* Wireless download times can vary based on 3G or EDGE/GPRS coverage, signal strength and file size.
* Kindle books, newspapers, and magazines are currently priced and sold in United States dollars
* Blogs are currently not available for your country
* Kindle includes a 1-year limited warranty. See details
* Use of the Kindle is subject to the Kindle License Agreement and Terms of Use

Even if she's in a non 3G area and has access to a computer Kindle might be easiest for her because all you have to do is download your file and copy it over using USB. She wouldn't need to install any software like Adobe Digital Editions and then authorize whatever computer she's using to get books onto her device like most of the ePub based devices would require. Nook wouldn't require that either, but AFAIK you have to jump through some hoops to make purchases from B&N when not in the US. Of course if she's bringing a computer with her she wouldn't have to worry about installing Adobe Digital Editions and authorizing once there as you/she could get that all set up before she leaves.

One thing to consider that most readers (but not Kindle without some work) will allow the download of eBooks from the library if your local library offers it. Even if it doesn't for $15 you can get her a non-resident card from the Philadelphia Free Library (unless you happen to live there then it's free) and she can get some of her books from there. This does require Adobe Digital Editions, but if that's not an issue it can be a nice extra to have.

Will this reader be for reading fiction or???

07-04-2010, 02:37 PM	#1
spbb558 Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2010 Device: none	Confussed! My high school aged teen will be going to South America on a foreign exchange program for a year. We want to buy an e book reader for the trip. What would the best reader for ease in downloading and compatitbilty in South America> So far looking at Kindle and Nook adn we're confused!

07-05-2010, 10:20 AM	#6
spbb558 Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2010 Device: none	pocketbook No, I haven't looked at pocketbooks yet, I'll take a look. Thanks!

07-05-2010, 02:11 PM	#10
spbb558 Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2010 Device: none	10-12 months. We plan on lbuying a books before she leaves but I want her to be able to buy books easily while there. Last edited by spbb558; 07-05-2010 at 02:13 PM.

07-04-2010, 03:23 PM	#3
spbb558 Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2010 Device: none	We want it in place of taking bunches of books in a suitcase. We'll have her download books befors she leaves, but I want her to be able to buy new books while in Argentina. Can you tell me where the the matrix is located? Thanks for your help!

07-04-2010, 03:50 PM	#4
bookwurm70 Addict Posts: 265 Karma: 89314 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Southern Illinois Device: eSlick, Pocketbook IQ, iPad, Kobo Aura, Kobo Aura ONE	You can't buy new books for the nook while overseas. I live in Russia, and have tried. If you use a VPN service it might work, to trick B&N into thinking that you are in America. With Amazon, you can purchase outside of the U.S. for an extra $2 per book. However, it can work that you go in and set your Geographical location to the U.S. and it won't charge the extra fee. I've done that with free books and it has worked when purchasing from the website, not directly on the Kindle. If you buy them on the Kindle while out of the country, I think you will have to pay the $2 "roaming" charge. But there are other websites that you can purchase from to get books when overseas, although they don't generally have the selection that either one of them has. But I think most of the ones I use you could side-load onto the nook.

07-05-2010, 01:20 AM	#5
Yar-PocketBooker Fanatic Posts: 589 Karma: 6976 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: New York Device: PocketBooks and Onyxes and anything E-Ink...	Did you put turn your eyes to PocketBook(s) yet?

07-05-2010, 11:02 AM	#8
cheerio6414 Addict Posts: 210 Karma: 36 Join Date: Mar 2010 Device: Kindle 2	How long will he be in South America?

07-05-2010, 05:42 PM	#12
BenLee eReader Junkie Posts: 304 Karma: 1220 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: New York City, NY Device: Kindle + Sony	Kindle has support for over 100 countries. That might be an option, but I am not sure how many countries in South America are supported.

07-05-2010, 05:56 PM	#13
fjtorres Grand Sorcerer Posts: 11,732 Karma: 128354696 Join Date: May 2009 Location: 26 kly from Sgr A* Device: T100TA,PW2,PRS-T1,KT,FireHD 8.9,K2, PB360,BeBook One,Axim51v,TC1000	At launch, Kindle 2i was supported in these countries: http://blogkindle.com/2009/10/intern...e-of-kindle-2/ Things have changed since, usually for the better. (canada is now supported, more or less. ) If you know the specific country, there is a link to check for support at: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...SIN=B0015T963C

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