Canadian vs US version of Kindle 3? - Page 3

Pushka · 12-08-2010, 04:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Cid

Wow. Just wow. What a mean decision to keep german customers for the Wifi-only version on a 5-7 week waiting lifeline... Can't be the "international" USB cable. Supplies seem to be very limited.
Thanks for the info!

It is an international issue not just a German one.

Baldrake · 12-08-2010, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris Edwards

I don't think that is correct.

The international kindle has a Vodafone UK SIM card and would take advantage of Voda's roaming agreements internationally.

The US kindle has an ATT SIM card and would take advantage of AT&T's roaming agreements internationally.

Both use HSDPA / GSM.

From what I understand, the current generation kindle does not use the Sprint network at all.

It seems odd that the Canadian kindle is now the international kindle instead of the US one. I bought a kindle 3 when it first came out in Canada and it is the AT&T version (identical to what is sold in the US). I was about to place another order for a christmas gift and now it is forcing the purchase of an international kindle as has been mentioned earlier.

I think that purchasing a kindle in the US and bringing it to Canada may be the only way to get one in time for Christmas, and I don't imagine there would be any consequences to that as it would be an identical kindle to what I have now.

Additionally, when you move you can change your kindle registration address, so I don't imagine that you would need to wait until you're back in Canada to register as one has noted above. Just register with your Canadian address and add your Kindle to your account. Even if you are physically in the US at the time it shouldn't care.

See post #7 in this thread (from Daffy.) In Canada, we get the US version, not the international version.

Also, if you look at the coverage maps (also linked earlier in thread), you will see that the US version works just fine in European countries.

Chris Edwards · 12-08-2010, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Baldrake

See post #7 in this thread (from Daffy.) In Canada, we get the US version, not the international version.

Also, if you look at the coverage maps (also linked earlier in thread), you will see that the US version works just fine in European countries.

I didn't say otherwise. I was responding to another post saying that the US version used Sprint's network.

Although-- I suspect that Amazon is now selling the International version in Canada instead of the US version. As when you check-out it forces you to buy the International version, even if you have the US one selected for purchase. I know it wasn't always like this (I've bought 2, and they're both the US version), but I think that Amazon has recently changed this.

martyhs · 12-09-2010, 11:52 AM

If I have a Kindle registered to my Canadian address and I am travelling in the US would I access the Cdn or US bookstore if I want to buy a book from the Kindle?

Chris Edwards · 12-09-2010, 03:52 PM

The store you use is based on where your Kindle account is registered to. So you would still be using the Canadian store even when traveling to the states.

martyhs · 12-10-2010, 10:04 AM

What if I changed the registration of my account before I went ot the US? Btw is there any advantage to US store over Cdn one?

ProfCrash · 12-10-2010, 10:47 AM

The US store has many more available books then the Canadian store. There are ways to use the US store. If you check in the Kindle Forum you should find a topic or two that tells you how to register to gain access to the US store.

I believe it requires having a valid US address and using a VPN blocker to mask your IP address.

Cordanim · 12-10-2010, 02:39 PM

What a confusing thread LOL

Here's what I did when I wanted to get a Kindle for my wife for Christmas...

Went to amazon.com to try to purchase - would have been about 10 weeks for delivery!
Decided not to go that route since it wouldn't be under the tree!
Logged in to eBay and found a reputable US seller, asked a few questions about delivery, etc.
Bought the US Kindle 3 (Wi-Fi only) from the eBay seller.
Two days later Fed Ex delivered it to my door with no brokerage, customs or HST fees!

So, all was good...I wanted to charge it up and make sure everything was fine before wrapping it up, so I plugged it in, got it connected to my home WiFi router and set it up with my amazon.ca login, etc. Everything worked perfectly so far.

But it looked empty

So I thought, well, let's see how much problem we have in Canada purchasing a book...I search (very easily I might add) for "Nora Roberts" (her favourite author) and I effortlessly purchased The Bride's Quartet for her (a recent four-book set by Nora that was on my wife's Christmas list)!

All in all, I would say that the Kindle was definitely the way to go...no hassles with the above book purchases, or with registering the device at all!

I'm assuming the confusion lies in the devices that have the 3G capabilities...?

Kev

sjt · 12-10-2010, 03:33 PM

Thank you to all who have provided information. I purchased the kindle 3 through amazon, it arrived in 2 days

and I will register it to my father's account on amazon.ca after he gleefully unwraps his gift. It sounds as though we won't encounter any major difficulties! Happy Holidays

Francesco · 12-10-2010, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by NickBuzz

But can you actually switch dictionaries later on? Maybe even add a non-english one? I'm not sure if there is a special thread for this...

You can. I have a Spanish mono dictionary that I sometimes use.

ssdirect · 04-29-2011, 11:06 PM

With the current exchange rates with Canada over par with US, you would expect pricing on the websites to be comparable .. NOT.

I was comparing my neighbors US version to my CDN one. Hmm. PC Magazine subscription 2.99 CDN vs 1.49 US, etc, etc.

US version has games and active content available (some free) to download, CDN has none.

Both devices are version 3.1

Why?

Pushka · 04-30-2011, 02:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ssdirect

With the current exchange rates with Canada over par with US, you would expect pricing on the websites to be comparable .. NOT.

I was comparing my neighbors US version to my CDN one. Hmm. PC Magazine subscription 2.99 CDN vs 1.49 US, etc, etc.

US version has games and active content available (some free) to download, CDN has none.

Both devices are version 3.1

Why?

So checkout in USA Dollars?

ssdirect · 05-09-2011, 08:42 AM

I'm sorry, I did not explain properly ..

On my Canadian Kindle, the prices in the Kindle Store are only in Canadian Dollars, and all the online magazine pricing is about double the US despite the fact that the Canadian Dollar is currently worth more than the US Dollar.

On my friends US Kindle, the prices in the Kindle Store are in US Dollars, with many more selections available, at half the prices.

Now tell me, why ..

crich70 · 05-09-2011, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ssdirect

US version has games and active content available (some free) to download, CDN has none.

Both devices are version 3.1

Why?

I think it's a matter of geographical restriction at work. Just as some books are available in Canada or the U.K. but not in the U.S. the game apps in question seem to have the same restriction. Exactly why that is the case is a good question.

CRussel · 05-09-2011, 01:09 PM

So, set up a US account and if you run into restrictions, move the kindle to that address. (It's not hard and you don't have to have a physical presence in the US.)

12-09-2010, 11:52 AM	#34
martyhs Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: Kindle	Canadian Registered Kindle travelling in US If I have a Kindle registered to my Canadian address and I am travelling in the US would I access the Cdn or US bookstore if I want to buy a book from the Kindle?

12-10-2010, 02:39 PM	#38
Cordanim Kindle Newbie Posts: 29 Karma: 5280 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Cambridge, ON Device: Kindle Paperwhite 3G, Kindle 3 3G, iPad 2, BlackBerry Bold 9900	What a confusing thread LOL Here's what I did when I wanted to get a Kindle for my wife for Christmas... Went to amazon.com to try to purchase - would have been about 10 weeks for delivery! Decided not to go that route since it wouldn't be under the tree! Logged in to eBay and found a reputable US seller, asked a few questions about delivery, etc. Bought the US Kindle 3 (Wi-Fi only) from the eBay seller. Two days later Fed Ex delivered it to my door with no brokerage, customs or HST fees! So, all was good...I wanted to charge it up and make sure everything was fine before wrapping it up, so I plugged it in, got it connected to my home WiFi router and set it up with my amazon.ca login, etc. Everything worked perfectly so far. But it looked empty So I thought, well, let's see how much problem we have in Canada purchasing a book...I search (very easily I might add) for "Nora Roberts" (her favourite author) and I effortlessly purchased The Bride's Quartet for her (a recent four-book set by Nora that was on my wife's Christmas list)! All in all, I would say that the Kindle was definitely the way to go...no hassles with the above book purchases, or with registering the device at all! I'm assuming the confusion lies in the devices that have the 3G capabilities...? Kev

04-29-2011, 11:06 PM	#41
ssdirect Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Apr 2011 Device: Kindle 3.1	One other major difference: US vs Can Prices .. With the current exchange rates with Canada over par with US, you would expect pricing on the websites to be comparable .. NOT. I was comparing my neighbors US version to my CDN one. Hmm. PC Magazine subscription 2.99 CDN vs 1.49 US, etc, etc. US version has games and active content available (some free) to download, CDN has none. Both devices are version 3.1 Why?

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12-09-2010, 03:52 PM	#35
Chris Edwards Junior Member Posts: 9 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Canada Device: Kindle PW 2021	The store you use is based on where your Kindle account is registered to. So you would still be using the Canadian store even when traveling to the states.

12-10-2010, 10:04 AM	#36
martyhs Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: Kindle	What if I changed the registration of my account before I went ot the US? Btw is there any advantage to US store over Cdn one?

12-10-2010, 10:47 AM	#37
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	The US store has many more available books then the Canadian store. There are ways to use the US store. If you check in the Kindle Forum you should find a topic or two that tells you how to register to gain access to the US store. I believe it requires having a valid US address and using a VPN blocker to mask your IP address.

12-10-2010, 03:33 PM	#39
sjt Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2010 Device: kindle	Thank you to all who have provided information. I purchased the kindle 3 through amazon, it arrived in 2 days and I will register it to my father's account on amazon.ca after he gleefully unwraps his gift. It sounds as though we won't encounter any major difficulties! Happy Holidays

05-09-2011, 08:42 AM	#43
ssdirect Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Apr 2011 Device: Kindle 3.1	I'm sorry, I did not explain properly .. On my Canadian Kindle, the prices in the Kindle Store are only in Canadian Dollars, and all the online magazine pricing is about double the US despite the fact that the Canadian Dollar is currently worth more than the US Dollar. On my friends US Kindle, the prices in the Kindle Store are in US Dollars, with many more selections available, at half the prices. Now tell me, why ..

05-09-2011, 01:09 PM	#45
CRussel (he/him/his) Posts: 12,282 Karma: 80074820 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sunshine Coast, BC Device: Oasis (Gen3),Paperwhite (Gen10), Voyage, Paperwhite(orig), Fire HD 8	So, set up a US account and if you run into restrictions, move the kindle to that address. (It's not hard and you don't have to have a physical presence in the US.)