Did you already preorder the Kindle 2? (poll) - Page 6

ladybugs7 · 02-13-2009, 11:37 AM

no, low on funds. maybe might win a contest???? I can wish upon a star.......

hogleg · 02-13-2009, 11:57 AM

You need an option for maybe. I use my Hanlin extensively. If E-ink tech continues in its (even modest) success I'll think about it. I get a lot of my books from Baen and their lib or guttenburg (there are so many classics that deserve to be read). I think it would be cool if Kindle came pre-bundled with an assortment of free literature that everyone should at least consider reading...The Republic, The Prince, The Three Musketeers, maybe some other public domain work.

Donna · 02-13-2009, 12:08 PM

I didn't order the Kindle 1, though I wanted to because I am an avid reader. When K2 came out, i HAD to order it. Then i heard about the battery issue and cancelled. Then I re-ordered it anyway because I am so jazzed about getting it. Then I read you can turn it back to the company for a replacement batteryt for $59.00. So, at least if the battery dies I don't have to get a brand new Kindle. I can hardly wait until my kindle 2 gets here.

rho1640 · 02-13-2009, 01:08 PM

I caved and ordered the K2 today -- I am so weak - and I needs all the newest and shiny things -- weak -- weak I tell you

MonaLS · 02-14-2009, 12:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sydney's Mom

I'm happy with my kindle 1. If I am going to get a second, it will be a sony so I can read library books.

Learn how to read library books on your Kindle here:
https://wiki.mobileread.com/wiki/Visual_Kindle_Guide

krisk · 02-14-2009, 07:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pilotbob

Feature wise I think it is pretty on par with the Kindle 1. Lack of expandable memory is a slight step back although not a show stopper for most. Heck, even if the battery isn't user replaceable that not a big deal. Lithium Polymer battery will last for 3 years without much capacity loss.

Keep in mind though... if Amazon wants to sell more kindles, who do they listen to... the people that bought it that just want more features... or the people that didn't buy one. If you want more customers you listen to the potential customers.

The loudest complaint from non-Kindle customers was how "ugly" it was. Not that it didn't have folders or whatever.

BOb

Yes, however we are the evangelists. And unhappy evangelists don't make the cult grow!

kacir · 02-14-2009, 09:05 AM

You forgot to add another option:
No, because Amazon does not allow me to buy Kindle since I am not from USA

jaderose · 02-14-2009, 11:03 AM

I pre-ordered one. I already have the original one and my hubby has taken a liking to it as well. My plan was to get another so we wouldn't have to share. So I decided to try the Kindle 2 and see how we like it. If not, then I'll return it and buy another Kindle 1.

I still can't believe they left out the SD card.

desertgrandma · 02-14-2009, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaderose

I pre-ordered one. I already have the original one and my hubby has taken a liking to it as well. My plan was to get another so we wouldn't have to share. So I decided to try the Kindle 2 and see how we like it. If not, then I'll return it and buy another Kindle 1.

I still can't believe they left out the SD card.

Welcome to mobileread, jaderose........did you go vote?

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=37730

Keeyum · 02-15-2009, 03:08 AM

I really want a K2, but I don't have enough money to get one. I only have enough to get a used K1 maybe. It is just so expensive! I really wish I had the money though.

rcuadro · 02-15-2009, 09:27 AM

Well, i pulled the trigger. I guess I can just give my 505 to my sister or something

pilotdrh2003 · 02-15-2009, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpiderMatt

If K1 owners got priority, I wonder why my K2 isn't shipping until March 2. It's released on Feb 24th. What the hell takes them almost a week to ship it?

I have a K1 and ordered a K2 on the 9th. I sent an email to CS asking about this and they said they don't know why my shipping date is 3/2 and will do more research.

pilotdrh2003 · 02-15-2009, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kacir

You forgot to add another option:
No, because Amazon does not allow me to buy Kindle since I am not from USA

According to the rumors floating around they are close to releasing an international Kindle. I haven't seen anything about the wireless side of it but I would think they could at least use bluetooth so books could be downloaded to your computer and then transferred wirelessly. So I hope you can have one soon!

pilotbob · 02-15-2009, 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pilotdrh2003

According to the rumors floating around they are close to releasing an international Kindle. I haven't seen anything about the wireless side of it but I would think they could at least use bluetooth so books could be downloaded to your computer and then transferred wirelessly. So I hope you can have one soon!

Possible but a WiFi device would make more sense. They could contract with some hot spot provider in the UK... not sure if they exist though. (Sort of like how apple partnered with Starbucks).

BOb

pilotdrh2003 · 02-15-2009, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pilotbob

Possible but a WiFi device would make more sense. They could contract with some hot spot provider in the UK... not sure if they exist though. (Sort of like how apple partnered with Starbucks).

BOb

Wifi and Bluetooth, that would be nice. Might as well have cell, wifimax and bluetooth on the K3 also.......as well as an SD slot on the top next to the headphone jack. I never liked the SD slot being behind the cover, take it out of the jacket, take off the back, power down, swap the card, reverse everything. Wow. I just put mine in with MP3's (a real player for the background music would be nice so you could select what you want to hear) and then managed it via USB after that.

If they do all of that they could then just have a world version.

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No	23	12.17%
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02-13-2009, 11:37 AM	#76
ladybugs7 Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Frazier Park, California Device: none yet	no, low on funds. maybe might win a contest???? I can wish upon a star.......

02-13-2009, 11:57 AM	#77
hogleg Enthusiast Posts: 37 Karma: 452360 Join Date: Dec 2007 Device: Hanlin V3	You need an option for maybe. I use my Hanlin extensively. If E-ink tech continues in its (even modest) success I'll think about it. I get a lot of my books from Baen and their lib or guttenburg (there are so many classics that deserve to be read). I think it would be cool if Kindle came pre-bundled with an assortment of free literature that everyone should at least consider reading...The Republic, The Prince, The Three Musketeers, maybe some other public domain work.

02-13-2009, 12:08 PM	#78
Donna Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2009 Device: Kindle 2	I didn't order the Kindle 1, though I wanted to because I am an avid reader. When K2 came out, i HAD to order it. Then i heard about the battery issue and cancelled. Then I re-ordered it anyway because I am so jazzed about getting it. Then I read you can turn it back to the company for a replacement batteryt for $59.00. So, at least if the battery dies I don't have to get a brand new Kindle. I can hardly wait until my kindle 2 gets here.

02-13-2009, 01:08 PM	#79
rho1640 Member Posts: 13 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2007 Device: Kindle 1	I caved and ordered the K2 today -- I am so weak - and I needs all the newest and shiny things -- weak -- weak I tell you

02-14-2009, 09:05 AM	#82
kacir Wizard Posts: 3,463 Karma: 10684861 Join Date: May 2006 Device: PocketBook 360, before it was Sony Reader, cassiopeia A-20	You forgot to add another option: No, because Amazon does not allow me to buy Kindle since I am not from USA

02-14-2009, 11:03 AM	#83
jaderose Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2009 Device: Kindle	I pre-ordered one. I already have the original one and my hubby has taken a liking to it as well. My plan was to get another so we wouldn't have to share. So I decided to try the Kindle 2 and see how we like it. If not, then I'll return it and buy another Kindle 1. I still can't believe they left out the SD card.

02-15-2009, 03:08 AM	#85
Keeyum Member Posts: 12 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: California Device: Kindle 2	I really want a K2, but I don't have enough money to get one. I only have enough to get a used K1 maybe. It is just so expensive! I really wish I had the money though.

02-15-2009, 09:27 AM	#86
rcuadro Wizard Posts: 1,686 Karma: 874275 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Device: Kindle DX	Well, i pulled the trigger. I guess I can just give my 505 to my sister or something