Amazon Announces 4 New Kindle devices... - Page 7

seajewel · 09-28-2011, 03:02 PM

I do like the physical buttons on my 505, and I especially like the thumb button on the bottom LEFT hand side, because I often read one-handed that way and like that I can turn the page without having to move my hand to the right side of the Reader.

I'm not sure how the amazon one works. I would love to have a touch screen that is configurable, so that I could designate just one out of place area (like the TOP left hand corner, for me) to turn back and the rest of the screen to turn forward.

kjk · 09-28-2011, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by pilotbob

Hmm... thought they said Android Market... perhaps not.
BOb

I'm sure the hackers will find a way.

I did note this though:

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Your Favorite Apps and Games
Angry Birds, Plants vs. Zombies, The Weather Channel and more, plus a great paid app for free every day. All apps are Amazon-tested on Kindle Fire for the best experience possible.

Amazon-tested.

Pinkie · 09-28-2011, 03:04 PM

Hmmm - I visit the US every year on business. If the Kindles are usable worldwide, and they seem to be, since the charger allows for it, I might wait. Do you think that the ad supported ones will actually care that you're accessing it from the UK?
I bought a Nook Color last year and it works a treat in the UK, except that I can't buy the books or the apps. I use Calibre a lot, so I can send books to both my Kindle and my NC so that's not too big a problem. And until recently my NC was rooted.
Still prefer the Nook Color for one simple reason - the micro SD card slot. I love the convenience of being able to switch or expand the memory. I don't like being limited to 8g, and since I travel a fair bit, I don't like being dependent on the cloud. Once they bring out a 3G Fire, I might consider it.

tubemonkey · 09-28-2011, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by texasnightowl

This...I probably would buy the touch if it had side buttons. As is, still trying to decide between the $79 non-touch or the $99 keyboard.

Storage: non-touch= 1.25GB ..... keyboard= 3GB
Battery Life: non-touch= 1 month ..... keyboard= 2 months
MP3 Player: non-touch= no ..... keyboard= yes (needed for audiobooks)

pilotbob · 09-28-2011, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Pinkie

Hmmm - I visit the US every year on business. If the Kindles are usable worldwide, and they seem to be, since the charger allows for it, I might wait. Do you think that the ad supported ones will actually care that you're accessing it from the UK?

I really think they will be selling these devices internationally soon, perhaps Q1 next year... its probably just a supply issue at this point.

They don't want the thing to go out of stock like to original release the first day it can be ordered.

BOb

L.J. Sellers · 09-28-2011, 03:07 PM

I just read a blog that said the announced prices were for Kindles "with special offers," aka advertising. The new low-end Kindle without the ads is supposedly $109, $30 more. I still think they'll sell a million.
L.J.
[Promotional link deleted - MODERATOR]

pilotbob · 09-28-2011, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by L.J. Sellers

I just read a blog that said the announced prices were for Kindles "with special offers," aka advertising. The new low-end Kindle without the ads is supposedly $109, $30 more. I still think they'll sell a million.
L.J.
[Promotional link deleted - MODERATOR]

Yes, the OP of this thread states that as well.

BOb

stonetools · 09-28-2011, 03:08 PM

Wow, looks like Amazon released a virtual tsanami of devices. There's something at every price point and for (almost) everyone. Well done, Mr. Bezos.
I haven't been able to digest all the choices as yet, but one thing seems likely: there's a Kindle of some kind in my Christmas buying plans.

ProfCrash · 09-28-2011, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Pinkie

Hmmm - I visit the US every year on business. If the Kindles are usable worldwide, and they seem to be, since the charger allows for it, I might wait. Do you think that the ad supported ones will actually care that you're accessing it from the UK?
I bought a Nook Color last year and it works a treat in the UK, except that I can't buy the books or the apps. I use Calibre a lot, so I can send books to both my Kindle and my NC so that's not too big a problem. And until recently my NC was rooted.
Still prefer the Nook Color for one simple reason - the micro SD card slot. I love the convenience of being able to switch or expand the memory. I don't like being limited to 8g, and since I travel a fair bit, I don't like being dependent on the cloud. Once they bring out a 3G Fire, I might consider it.

The SO Kindles have made their way out of the US and have not had any problems. You cannot take advantage of the offers but the Kindles work fine.

You will have to find someone in the US to buy it for you and ship it to you though.

texasnightowl · 09-28-2011, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tubemonkey

Storage: non-touch= 1.25GB ..... keyboard= 3GB
Battery Life: non-touch= 1 month ..... keyboard= 2 months
MP3 Player: non-touch= no ..... keyboard= yes (needed for audiobooks)

And I do like the graphite color better than this silver? color.

Is it true that some people have had problems with cracks at the corners of the K3?

The Special Offers ad banner seems pretty unobtrusive as these things go...I don't think that would really bother me.

HarryT · 09-28-2011, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by L.J. Sellers

I just read a blog that said the announced prices were for Kindles "with special offers," aka advertising. The new low-end Kindle without the ads is supposedly $109, $30 more. I still think they'll sell a million.
L.J.
http://ljsellers.com

There's no "supposedly" about it; those ARE the prices.

stonetools · 09-28-2011, 03:12 PM

Help me out here, guys, which one comes with mp3/audio functionality-for audiobooks? Wifey loves audiobooks .

ProfCrash · 09-28-2011, 03:14 PM

All the models except the $79 model.

stonetools · 09-28-2011, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by kjk

I'm sure the hackers will find a way.

I did note this though:

Amazon-tested.

The reviwers will say for sure, but I'm betting that there will be no easy way to the Google Market anywhere on the Fire.

stonetools · 09-28-2011, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by ProfCrash

All the models except the $79 model.

Thanks.

09-28-2011, 03:07 PM	#96
L.J. Sellers Novelist Posts: 287 Karma: 387979 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Eugene, Oregon Device: Kindle	I just read a blog that said the announced prices were for Kindles "with special offers," aka advertising. The new low-end Kindle without the ads is supposedly $109, $30 more. I still think they'll sell a million. L.J. [Promotional link deleted - MODERATOR] Last edited by Dr. Drib; 02-26-2012 at 06:36 AM.

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seajewel Fanatic Posts: 589 Karma: 1451235 Join Date: Jun 2008 Device: Sony PRS-505, Sony PRS-950	I do like the physical buttons on my 505, and I especially like the thumb button on the bottom LEFT hand side, because I often read one-handed that way and like that I can turn the page without having to move my hand to the right side of the Reader. I'm not sure how the amazon one works. I would love to have a touch screen that is configurable, so that I could designate just one out of place area (like the TOP left hand corner, for me) to turn back and the rest of the screen to turn forward.

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Pinkie Connoisseur Posts: 66 Karma: 707918 Join Date: Mar 2008 Device: Kindle keyboard, Nook Color, Kobo	Hmmm - I visit the US every year on business. If the Kindles are usable worldwide, and they seem to be, since the charger allows for it, I might wait. Do you think that the ad supported ones will actually care that you're accessing it from the UK? I bought a Nook Color last year and it works a treat in the UK, except that I can't buy the books or the apps. I use Calibre a lot, so I can send books to both my Kindle and my NC so that's not too big a problem. And until recently my NC was rooted. Still prefer the Nook Color for one simple reason - the micro SD card slot. I love the convenience of being able to switch or expand the memory. I don't like being limited to 8g, and since I travel a fair bit, I don't like being dependent on the cloud. Once they bring out a 3G Fire, I might consider it.

09-28-2011, 03:08 PM	#98
stonetools Wizard Posts: 2,016 Karma: 2838487 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Washington, DC Device: Ipad, IPhone	Wow, looks like Amazon released a virtual tsanami of devices. There's something at every price point and for (almost) everyone. Well done, Mr. Bezos. I haven't been able to digest all the choices as yet, but one thing seems likely: there's a Kindle of some kind in my Christmas buying plans.

09-28-2011, 03:12 PM	#102
stonetools Wizard Posts: 2,016 Karma: 2838487 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Washington, DC Device: Ipad, IPhone	Help me out here, guys, which one comes with mp3/audio functionality-for audiobooks? Wifey loves audiobooks .

09-28-2011, 03:14 PM	#103
ProfCrash Tea Enthusiast Posts: 8,554 Karma: 75384937 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Somewhere in the USA Device: Kindle1, Kindle DX Graphite, K3 3G, IPad 3, PW2	All the models except the $79 model.