NEW Kindle order page is UP!! Who bought one? - Page 3

Poodlemom1 · 09-28-2011, 01:45 PM

I ordered the Touch 3G SO and purple lighted cover.

texasnightowl · 09-28-2011, 01:52 PM

I'm torn between the K3 Keyboard and the new non-touch Kindle. On the one hand, I can count on one hand the number of times I've used the keyboard on my K1. On the other hand I like the darker grey color of the K3.

metoo999 · 09-28-2011, 01:53 PM

That $99 Kindle Touch is really attractive, nice price and look. Maybe when my Kindle 3 dies, I'll get that one. I don't have a use for the Fire right now since I'm rarely without my laptop.

WT Sharpe · 09-28-2011, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by texasnightowl

...I can count on one hand the number of times I've used the keyboard on my K1....

I can count on one hand how many times I've used the keyboard on the K3—if we've only counting since this morning, that is.

That number would be three, or perhaps four times.

texasnightowl · 09-28-2011, 02:01 PM

I just don't take notes or annotate. I read a ton of fiction and there is nothing I need to "write down."

Ginwen · 09-28-2011, 02:05 PM

I ordered the 3G with Special Offers. My K2 has been getting pretty non-responsive lately, losing its charge quickly, and I rarely use the keyboard, so I've been waiting for this. I like having 3G so the only real decision was special offers or not, hopefully I don't find them too annoying.

DreamWriter · 09-28-2011, 02:07 PM

I haven't decided whether I'm going to buy a new Kindle yet. The choices are a bit overwhelming at the moment.

TheLost · 09-28-2011, 02:13 PM

I ordered the $79 Kindle SO.. It will be replacing my heavily used K2 3g.

I debated about getting the touch... but in the end i didn't want to have to worry about touching the screen. I want something i can 'handle' without loosing my place

(watching the videos online.. a single tap will change the page)

Something i haven't seen anybody mention..

1) The 'non-touch' kindle does not have 'Read-to-Me' (text-to-speech)
2) The 'non-touch' kindle has 1/2 the battery life listed as the touch (1 month vs 2)

These points don't bother me... since i never used text-to-speech on my K2 and after 3 years im lucky to get 2 weeks of battery

pj123 · 09-28-2011, 02:25 PM

I believe many of us use ereader for academic reading. Here are some questions important to us:

1. does the device have pinch-to-zoom function?

2. does it allow for file storage/transfer via SD card?

3. does it support folder/directory structure?

4.how is the pdf annotation?

TheLost · 09-28-2011, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pj123

I believe many of us use ereader for academic reading. Here are some questions important to us:

1. does the device have pinch-to-zoom function?

2. does it allow for file storage/transfer via SD card?

3. does it support folder/directory structure?

4.how is the pdf annotation?

1). No
2). No
3). No
4). Touchscreen keyboard on a 6" display.. so its painfull.

all this leads to... Buy an iPad or other full function tablet.

The kindle ($79) and kindle touch ($99) are more like a 'paperback book' then a 'text book'.

worsel60 · 09-28-2011, 02:33 PM

I've ordered the Fire. Delivery estimate 11/17. I haven't convinced myself I need to replace my K2 with a Touch yet.

pagansoul · 09-28-2011, 02:51 PM

I've gone from Kindle 1 to 2 and now I have the 3. I'm going to wait next year and see what else is in the electronic pipes. I'm happy with my K3 for now and have an iPad for color viewing.

zebradude · 09-28-2011, 03:02 PM

I bought a Kindle Fire and a Kindle Touch 3g. Fire due on the 16th and the Touch due on the 22nd.

eSheri · 09-28-2011, 03:04 PM

DreamWriter! Thank you for the price & configuration breakdown! A separate, printable sticky would be great!

Zoshka · 09-28-2011, 03:12 PM

I ordered the Touch 3G, but then changed my mind and got the basic non-KSO Kindle, once I saw it still has the nice side page-turn levers, as on the K3. It's also a little lighter, and without 3G I'll be less tempted to use the web browser. The rounded edges mean it will be more comfortable to rest in my palm over the K3. My only disappointment is they added gizmo features like X-ray but still have the same old limited font choices, whereas all the competition offer multiple font options now.

09-28-2011, 02:05 PM	#36
Ginwen Addict Posts: 261 Karma: 777376 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Kent, WA Device: Kindle Touch/IPad	I ordered the 3G with Special Offers. My K2 has been getting pretty non-responsive lately, losing its charge quickly, and I rarely use the keyboard, so I've been waiting for this. I like having 3G so the only real decision was special offers or not, hopefully I don't find them too annoying. Last edited by Ginwen; 09-28-2011 at 03:19 PM.

09-28-2011, 02:25 PM	#39
pj123 Zealot Posts: 114 Karma: 1050004 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: Lenovo Tablet 3 Pro, Kobo Aura H2O, Ipad	some questions regarding the new kindle touch I believe many of us use ereader for academic reading. Here are some questions important to us: 1. does the device have pinch-to-zoom function? 2. does it allow for file storage/transfer via SD card? 3. does it support folder/directory structure? 4.how is the pdf annotation?

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09-28-2011, 01:45 PM	#31
Poodlemom1 Groupie Posts: 184 Karma: 1028568 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: OK Device: Voyage, Oasis, Glow HD, Fire HD6, iPad Air 2, Mini 2	I ordered the Touch 3G SO and purple lighted cover.

09-28-2011, 01:52 PM	#32
texasnightowl Guru Posts: 812 Karma: 2873645 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Texas Device: PW5, Oasis 3, K4B(NT), K3/KK	I'm torn between the K3 Keyboard and the new non-touch Kindle. On the one hand, I can count on one hand the number of times I've used the keyboard on my K1. On the other hand I like the darker grey color of the K3.

09-28-2011, 01:53 PM	#33
metoo999 Enthusiast Posts: 31 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2011 Device: Kindle 3 Wifi	That $99 Kindle Touch is really attractive, nice price and look. Maybe when my Kindle 3 dies, I'll get that one. I don't have a use for the Fire right now since I'm rarely without my laptop.

09-28-2011, 02:01 PM	#35
texasnightowl Guru Posts: 812 Karma: 2873645 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Texas Device: PW5, Oasis 3, K4B(NT), K3/KK	I just don't take notes or annotate. I read a ton of fiction and there is nothing I need to "write down."

09-28-2011, 02:07 PM	#37
DreamWriter Books are brain food. Posts: 2,950 Karma: 4836916 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: U.S. Device: Paperwhite · Fire HD6/HD8/HD10 · Galaxy Tab A7	I haven't decided whether I'm going to buy a new Kindle yet. The choices are a bit overwhelming at the moment. For others who may be interested, here are prices and links to all the Kindle models: NO KEYBOARD BUTTONS: $79 – NEW Kindle with page buttons + 5-way (no touchscreen) wi-fi only with special offers (ads) – 6" e-ink display $109 – NEW Kindle with page buttons + 5-way (no touchscreen) wi-fi only with no ads – 6" e-ink display $99 – Kindle Touch wi-fi only with special offers (ads) – 6" e-ink display $139 – Kindle Touch wi-fi only with no ads – 6" display/e-ink $149 – Kindle Touch free 3G+wi-fi with special offers (ads) – 6" e-ink display $189 – Kindle Touch free 3G+wi-fi with no ads – 6" e-ink display $199 – Kindle Fire – wi-fi only – full color 7" multi-touch display KINDLE WITH KEYBOARD: $99 – K3 Kindle Keyboard wi-fi only with special offers (ads) – 6" e-ink display $139 – K3 Kindle Keyboard wi-fi only with no ads – 6" e-ink display $139 – K3 Kindle Keyboard free 3G+wi-fi with special offers (ads) – 6" e-ink display $189 – K3 Kindle Keyboard free 3G+wi-fi with no ads – 6" e-ink display $379 – Kindle DX free 3G only – 9.7" e-ink display

09-28-2011, 02:13 PM	#38
TheLost Member Posts: 23 Karma: 10996 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: Kindle 2	I ordered the $79 Kindle SO.. It will be replacing my heavily used K2 3g. I debated about getting the touch... but in the end i didn't want to have to worry about touching the screen. I want something i can 'handle' without loosing my place (watching the videos online.. a single tap will change the page) Something i haven't seen anybody mention.. 1) The 'non-touch' kindle does not have 'Read-to-Me' (text-to-speech) 2) The 'non-touch' kindle has 1/2 the battery life listed as the touch (1 month vs 2) These points don't bother me... since i never used text-to-speech on my K2 and after 3 years im lucky to get 2 weeks of battery

09-28-2011, 02:33 PM	#41
worsel60 Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2008 Device: Kindle	I've ordered the Fire. Delivery estimate 11/17. I haven't convinced myself I need to replace my K2 with a Touch yet.

09-28-2011, 02:51 PM	#42
pagansoul Fanatic Posts: 509 Karma: 1098204 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Earth Device: iPhone5, iPad Gen3, Kobo, Kindle Fire, Kobo Vox. Samsung Galaxy Tab 7	I've gone from Kindle 1 to 2 and now I have the 3. I'm going to wait next year and see what else is in the electronic pipes. I'm happy with my K3 for now and have an iPad for color viewing.

09-28-2011, 03:02 PM	#43
zebradude Addict Posts: 310 Karma: 12963484 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Naperville, IL, MidGard Device: See Signature	I bought a Kindle Fire and a Kindle Touch 3g. Fire due on the 16th and the Touch due on the 22nd.

09-28-2011, 03:04 PM	#44
eSheri Addict Posts: 323 Karma: 1015098 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Middle of the US Device: K3+3G, Sony 350, Kindle Fire HD, iPad Mini	DreamWriter! Thank you for the price & configuration breakdown! A separate, printable sticky would be great!

09-28-2011, 03:12 PM	#45
Zoshka Connoisseur Posts: 97 Karma: 1000000 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: WA Device: Kindle 3 & 4, Nook Tablet	I ordered the Touch 3G, but then changed my mind and got the basic non-KSO Kindle, once I saw it still has the nice side page-turn levers, as on the K3. It's also a little lighter, and without 3G I'll be less tempted to use the web browser. The rounded edges mean it will be more comfortable to rest in my palm over the K3. My only disappointment is they added gizmo features like X-ray but still have the same old limited font choices, whereas all the competition offer multiple font options now.