New free Kindle Book downloaded.... - Page 2

koland · 03-10-2009, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by RickyMaveety

Well, that's odd .... you can pre-order it for nothing, but not actually buy it for nothing??

Not what usually happens.

How is the pre-order supposed to work and how are the rest of you getting the download??

It doesn't officially release until march 26 . but, it is out "early" (was supposed by be april 24 originally, so not really), thus it is still in pre-order status on the order page. But, it is out and already on my Kindles.

Just preorder and you should get it right away. If not, check the Manage my Kindle page and download from there (it takes a couple of minutes on Whispernet, it's a huge file.

desertgrandma · 03-10-2009, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by RickyMaveety

Well, that's odd .... you can pre-order it for nothing, but not actually buy it for nothing??

Not what usually happens.

How is the pre-order supposed to work and how are the rest of you getting the download??

I saw the "pre-order" option in a "whats new on Kindle" newsletter I get weekly. By clicking on it, I was apparently put on a list. Today, I got an email saying it wa sent. Turned on my K, and sho 'nuff, there it came.......

RickyMaveety · 03-10-2009, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by koland

It doesn't officially release until march 26 . but, it is out "early" (was supposed by be april 24 originally, so not really), thus it is still in pre-order status on the order page. But, it is out and already on my Kindles.

Just preorder and you should get it right away. If not, check the Manage my Kindle page and download from there (it takes a couple of minutes on Whispernet, it's a huge file.

Hmmm .... not working that way for me. I pre-ordered it maybe an hour ago (?) and even on the Manage My Kindle page, it is still just sitting there in pre-order status. So, I can't download it.

Odd that some people would be able to and others not ...

desertgrandma · 03-10-2009, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by RickyMaveety

Hmmm .... not working that way for me. I pre-ordered it maybe an hour ago (?) and even on the Manage My Kindle page, it is still just sitting there in pre-order status. So, I can't download it.

Odd that some people would be able to and others not ...

'cus we're special. did you read this part....

"Due to the large amount of content in this file, wireless download time is likely to exceed 60 seconds."

ALSO, have you subscribed to the "Amazon Kindle Delivers" newsletter? That might give you a heads up on the next 'special' deal. Click on the link, then click on the "subscribe to Amazon Kindle Delivers" link.

http://www.amazon.com/Cooks-Illustra...6737290&sr=1-5

(right next to the picture of the book)

RickyMaveety · 03-10-2009, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by desertgrandma

'cus we're special. did you read this part....

"Due to the large amount of content in this file, wireless download time is likely to exceed 60 seconds."

ALSO, have you subscribed to the "Amazon Kindle Delivers" newsletter? That might give you a heads up on the next 'special' deal. Click on the link, then click on the "subscribe to Amazon Kindle Delivers" link.

http://www.amazon.com/Cooks-Illustra...6737290&sr=1-5

(right next to the picture of the book)

Silly ..... the wireless download time doesn't matter if I can't download it. If the Amazon site shows it as only in pre-order status, then that means I can't even start the download.

However .... it can't hurt to subscribe to the newsletter, and you are right, that is probably why you guys got to download the book early and I did not.

Although .... what I would do with a cookbook is beyond me. I don't cook. My idea of "cooking" is a large bowl of Hershey's Kisses. Baking I will do ... but cooking? It is to laugh .... hahaha ....

desertgrandma · 03-10-2009, 11:33 PM

Soorry!

I'm sure they'll get around to you..........sooner or later.............

Sporadic · 03-11-2009, 02:47 AM

I had to download it from my content manger on my computer since the whispernet on the Kindle kept failing.

Here's what the book contains.

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Introduction

How To Make Quick Appetizers
How To Make Salad
How To Make Soup
How To Make Stew
How To Cook Garden Vegetables
How To Cook Potatoes
How To Make Pasta Sauces
How To Cook Shrimp & Other Shellfish
How To Cook Chicken Breasts
How To Saute
How To Make Pot Pies And Casseroles
How To Cook Holiday Roasts & Birds
How To Grill
How To Barbecue & Roast On The Grill
How To Stir-Fry
How To Cook Chinese Favorites
how To Make Pizza
How To Make Muffins, Biscuits & Scones
How To Make Cookie Jar Favorites
How To Make An American Layer Cake
How To Make A Pie
How To Make Simple Fruit Desserts
How To Make Holiday Desserts
How To Make Ice Cream
How To Make Sauces & Gravies

And each one has a ton of subchapters. For example

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How To Make A Pie

Pie Crusts
Apple Pie
Summer Fruit Pies
Custard Pie
Pumpkin Pie
Cream Pies
Lemon Meringue Pie
Key Lime Pies

Pretty cool for a person like me who can only cook a few very basic meals.

koland · 03-11-2009, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Sporadic

I had to download it from my content manger on my computer since the whispernet on the Kindle kept failing.

Mine was acting up last night also, but only on one of two kindles. I did a reset and went from nothing to one bar and many error messages to a strong five and four bars with no errors at all.

TheJohnNewton · 03-11-2009, 02:11 PM

I pre-ordered and it downloaded yesterday when I turned the wireless on for my paper and Amazon blog.

Sydney's Mom · 03-11-2009, 02:43 PM

I pre-ordered and got it yesterday, then went to Manage my Kindle and sent it to my daughter's kindle, which has been coopted by her dad, who does all the cooking. It was immediately sent to his.

JSWolf · 03-11-2009, 05:18 PM

It's not yet been sent to the iPod.

4youreyes · 03-11-2009, 05:22 PM

If it is free why when you per-order do they want your method of payment?

Sporadic · 03-11-2009, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 4youreyes

If it is free why when you per-order do they want your method of payment?

Don't you need a payment method tied to your account for 1-Click to work?

JSWolf · 03-11-2009, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 4youreyes

If it is free why when you per-order do they want your method of payment?

I wondered the same thing. The first eBook from Amazon I downloaded that was free I didn't have to pay for it. But the free SF/fantasy eBooks I downloaded I had to pay for.

4youreyes · 03-11-2009, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Sporadic

Don't you need a payment method tied to your account for 1-Click to work?

No I have download several free e-books using the 1-click and it has worked fine for me.

I had taken out my method of payment long ago and I do not have one on file.

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desertgrandma Enjoying the show.... Posts: 14,270 Karma: 10462843 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Arizona Device: A K1, Kindle Paperwhite, an Ipod, IPad2, Iphone, an Ipad Mini & macAir	Soorry! I'm sure they'll get around to you..........sooner or later.............

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TheJohnNewton Addict Posts: 256 Karma: 144599 Join Date: Jan 2008 Device: Boox Nova 2	I pre-ordered and it downloaded yesterday when I turned the wireless on for my paper and Amazon blog.

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Sydney's Mom Wizard Posts: 2,899 Karma: 6995721 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Idaho, on the side of a mountain Device: Kindle Oasis, Fire 3d Gen and 5th Gen and Samsung Tab S	I pre-ordered and got it yesterday, then went to Manage my Kindle and sent it to my daughter's kindle, which has been coopted by her dad, who does all the cooking. It was immediately sent to his.

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