Kindle Touch or Kindle 4th Gen ?

tado · 09-15-2012, 04:21 PM

Hey, i'm a causally reader and looking into buying a Kindle. As of now the Paperwhite isn't available internationally and by the time is comes out in Canada it would cost probably about $150, or $160. For me my budget is $100 (give or take a few dollars). So i've watched a lot of videos comparing the two kindles (touch and 4th gen) and had a few questions about both of them.

Touch:
"Share" i've seen this feature only on the touch. It it mean i can email a select texted ?

Sync Software: Is Calibre the best desktop software to use ?

Instapaper/Readability: Has anyone had problems using the "send to kindle" function ?

4th Gen:
Hardware buttons feel comfortable ? I can see myself loving the "Next/back button"

Difficult to delete items ?

And if theres anyone out there that has tried both, i would like to hear your opinons on which one to buy

susan_cassidy · 09-15-2012, 04:24 PM

Calibre isn't really sync software, in that Kindle syncing is done through Amazon. If you are talking about moving books to the Kindle, that's something else.

tado · 09-15-2012, 04:32 PM

I have a collection of epub and PDF files that I would like to move onto my Kindle. Is Calibre the best choice for that ?

Bilbo1967 · 09-15-2012, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tado

I have a collection of epub and PDF files that I would like to move onto my Kindle. Is Calibre the best choice for that ?

Kindle won't read epub files, although Calibre can convert them to a suitable format for you.

Have you considered a reader that will read epubs? Kobo, Sony, Nook etc...

tado · 09-15-2012, 04:45 PM

I've haven't considered really considered any other ebook readers. I would really like to get a Kindle. Converting files to epub dont really bother me.

Bilbo1967 · 09-15-2012, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tado

I've haven't considered really considered any other ebook readers. I would really like to get a Kindle. Converting files to epub dont really bother me.

Fair enough. You will need Calibre to convert your epubs then.

tado · 09-15-2012, 04:57 PM

Another question:

For those who ordered from the Kindle Store (INTL prices) will I be charged the import/duty fees ?

Shopaholic · 09-15-2012, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tado

Another question:

For those who ordered from the Kindle Store (INTL prices) will I be charged the import/duty fees ?

Probably. You have to check with your country's customs office. It's charged by them not the sender.

tado · 09-15-2012, 08:34 PM

I just checked out the INTL Kindle Store for buying a Kindle 4th Gen, and the duty/custom fee is $9.98 CND. Just a FYI for those new buyers

Shopaholic · 09-15-2012, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tado

I just checked out the INTL Kindle Store for buying a Kindle 4th Gen, and the duty/custom fee is $9.98 CND. Just a FYI for those new buyers

You're in Canada? Go for a drive & grab one at Best Buy. They say 90% of Canada is an hour's drive from the border. Go for a drive! Look up a zip code for an area you'll be in & punch it into the Best Buy US website to check availability.

09-15-2012, 04:21 PM	#1
tado Member Posts: 14 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2012 Device: Kindle	Kindle Touch or Kindle 4th Gen ? Hey, i'm a causally reader and looking into buying a Kindle. As of now the Paperwhite isn't available internationally and by the time is comes out in Canada it would cost probably about $150, or $160. For me my budget is $100 (give or take a few dollars). So i've watched a lot of videos comparing the two kindles (touch and 4th gen) and had a few questions about both of them. Touch: "Share" i've seen this feature only on the touch. It it mean i can email a select texted ? Sync Software: Is Calibre the best desktop software to use ? Instapaper/Readability: Has anyone had problems using the "send to kindle" function ? 4th Gen: Hardware buttons feel comfortable ? I can see myself loving the "Next/back button" Difficult to delete items ? And if theres anyone out there that has tried both, i would like to hear your opinons on which one to buy

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09-15-2012, 04:24 PM	#2
susan_cassidy Wizard Posts: 2,251 Karma: 3720310 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: USA Device: Kindle, iPad (not used much for reading)	Calibre isn't really sync software, in that Kindle syncing is done through Amazon. If you are talking about moving books to the Kindle, that's something else.

09-15-2012, 04:32 PM	#3
tado Member Posts: 14 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2012 Device: Kindle	I have a collection of epub and PDF files that I would like to move onto my Kindle. Is Calibre the best choice for that ?

09-15-2012, 04:45 PM	#5
tado Member Posts: 14 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2012 Device: Kindle	I've haven't considered really considered any other ebook readers. I would really like to get a Kindle. Converting files to epub dont really bother me.

09-15-2012, 04:57 PM	#7
tado Member Posts: 14 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2012 Device: Kindle	Another question: For those who ordered from the Kindle Store (INTL prices) will I be charged the import/duty fees ?

09-15-2012, 08:34 PM	#9
tado Member Posts: 14 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2012 Device: Kindle	I just checked out the INTL Kindle Store for buying a Kindle 4th Gen, and the duty/custom fee is $9.98 CND. Just a FYI for those new buyers