Extended Kindle Trial Period for the Holidays

[Dylrob]

Originally Posted by daffy4u

There is also the low book prices. And as some are doing (though I think it's an expensive way to go), you can "transition" some of those books to other readers.

Fair enough. But I still dunno... I managed to break my Sony (not even entirely sure how), and the Kindle *looks* more fragile than the PRS-500.

[daffy4u]

Originally Posted by Dylrob

Fair enough. But I still dunno... I managed to break my Sony (not even entirely sure how), and the Kindle *looks* more fragile than the PRS-500.

*You*, should get insurance.

[JSWolf]

Originally Posted by delphidb96

Yes! As a matter of fact, they decided it was a WARRANTY REPAIR! Yoo-Hoo!

Even so, I'm still fighting to get my EB-100 repaired and I'm seriously considering adding a Jinke V3 - either the BeBook or the EZ-Reader variant - to my stable.

Good job Bookeen (finally). But given the lack of support from Netronix, I would not buy anything withtheir name on it. They are terrible.

I would go for the EZ-reader if it uses the same firmware as it will be available in the US and easily returned if warranty requires.

[delphidb96]

Originally Posted by JSWolf

Good job Bookeen (finally). But given the lack of support from Netronix, I would not buy anything withtheir name on it. They are terrible.

I would go for the EZ-reader if it uses the same firmware as it will be available in the US and easily returned if warranty requires.

What I'm thinking is that because the EZ-Reader/BeBooks are V3 variants, I should be able to load OpenInkpot onto an SD card and run FBReader and Madshelf without any problem.

[pshrynk]

Originally Posted by Dylrob

I might be tempted, except there's no Sprint EVDO service out where I live (there is EVDO, but it's only Altel and Verizon). Yeah I know you can hook it up to the PC, but then that diminishes its distinction from other devices.

Sprint EVDO may eventually get to you. I had just the 1+ coverage for the first 10 months I had it, then all of a sudden it started working as an EVDO. And Sprint won't say when they are going to make the change, either. But they are becoming somewhat Microsoftish in their take-over of the coverage universe.

[WaltC]

Originally Posted by daffy4u

Okay, that makes more sense. Everyone placing a Kindle order with the Oprah discount should do so today.

It looks like you can have the Oprah discount and the Amazon end of year return policy-- From Oprah's web site:

This offer is valid through November 1, 2008 at 11:59 p.m. PST.

[pilotbob]

FYI: I received a response from Amazon. It was a long email, but here is the important part.

This means that if you purchase a Kindle on October 31st, the Kindle may or may not ship on or after November 1st. If you would like to wait until November 1st to place your order so you can utilize the holiday return policy, you have our assurance that the Kindle Oprah promotion will still be allowed to apply, as this is the last day that the promotion is available. Be sure to enter "OPRAHWINFREY" as the promotional code when placing your order for the Kindle.

So, I am about 90% sure I will be ordering a Kindle for mom for Christmas tomorrow.

BOb

[tcv]

I know I am getting one for Christmas.

[Dylrob]

Originally Posted by daffy4u

*You*, should get insurance.

Oy, I know. The one time I decided not to get the insurance is the one time I ever actually needed it.

But then again, is it wise to pay the extra premium when I may be upgrading as early as the first part of next year?

Originally Posted by pshrynk

Sprint EVDO may eventually get to you. I had just the 1+ coverage for the first 10 months I had it, then all of a sudden it started working as an EVDO. And Sprint won't say when they are going to make the change, either. But they are becoming somewhat Microsoftish in their take-over of the coverage universe.

But the fact that you had 1+ service still meant that Sprint was in your area already. It just hadn't upgraded their hardware. Where I live there is absolutely no Sprint coverage whatsoever.

[HarryT]

Originally Posted by Dylrob

Oy, I know. The one time I decided not to get the insurance is the one time I ever actually needed it.

Have you checked to see whether such breakages are covered by your home contents insurance? They generally would be in the UK, at least.

[pshrynk]

Originally Posted by Dylrob

Oy, I know. The one time I decided not to get the insurance is the one time I ever actually needed it.

But then again, is it wise to pay the extra premium when I may be upgrading as early as the first part of next year?



But the fact that you had 1+ service still meant that Sprint was in your area already. It just hadn't upgraded their hardware. Where I live there is absolutely no Sprint coverage whatsoever.

Then a Kindle is not a good choice for you. Maybe in the future when NextelSprintAlltellATTVerizon gets around to covering your area.

[Boston]

Originally Posted by pilotbob

FYI: I received a response from Amazon. It was a long email, but here is the important part.



So, I am about 90% sure I will be ordering a Kindle for mom for Christmas tomorrow.

BOb

Ordered one for my mom today as well.

I've been debating getting my mother a Kindle for Christmas...I love mine but miss sharing books with her. She's not a gadget person (still doesn't know how to pick up her messages on her cell phone and thinks her PC is for forwarding email jokes) so am not sure how she'll take to an eBook. But she's a bigger reader than I am and the extended return period was just the incentive I needed. Now the big question is whether I buy an extended warranty not knowing if she'll keep it or not

[zelda_pinwheel]

Originally Posted by Boston

Ordered one for my mom today as well.

I've been debating getting my mother a Kindle for Christmas...I love mine but miss sharing books with her. She's not a gadget person (still doesn't know how to pick up her messages on her cell phone and thinks her PC is for forwarding email jokes) so am not sure how she'll take to an eBook. But she's a bigger reader than I am and the extended return period was just the incentive I needed. Now the big question is whether I buy an extended warranty not knowing if she'll keep it or not

maybe you could try to test the waters by asking her what she thinks of yours, in a subtle, "not trying to find out whether you'd like your own, just asking ; you know, in the interest of science" sort of way. ooh, i know : say you're doing a poll.

[daffy4u]

Originally Posted by Boston

Ordered one for my mom today as well.

I've been debating getting my mother a Kindle for Christmas...I love mine but miss sharing books with her. She's not a gadget person (still doesn't know how to pick up her messages on her cell phone and thinks her PC is for forwarding email jokes) so am not sure how she'll take to an eBook. But she's a bigger reader than I am and the extended return period was just the incentive I needed. Now the big question is whether I buy an extended warranty not knowing if she'll keep it or not

If she doesn't keep it, *you* should keep the one with the insurance and sell the one without (if yours doesn't have insurance, that is). Or check to see if the insurance is transferable and include it in the sell price, if you decide not to keep it yourself.

[Boston]

for all the creative thinking and suggestions!

Unfortunately, my mom lives 500 miles from me and I won't be seeing her until Thanksgiving. I tried explaining the eBoook concept to her and she couldn't understand what I was talking about and didn't seem too excited simply saying "I guess we can't share books anymore".

Mine is insured and I am trying to decide whether I should insure hers as my plan is to simply return it to Amazon if she doesn't like it at Christmas.