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Old 06-17-2009, 11:24 AM   #16
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I've been luckier than rfog and my shipment passed through clearance processing without charges.
So how much you spend totally? And you use myUS too?
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Old 06-17-2009, 11:29 AM   #17
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I've been luckier than rfog and my shipment passed through clearance processing without charges.
I new. GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR.

You are a very lucky man.
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Old 06-17-2009, 12:03 PM   #18
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MyUS:
- 20+7$ : 1 month premium account (custom declared value [98$] + instructions [remove amazon bill]).
- 54.31$ : shipping.

DX + standard cover (+ 14$ two shipping days):
- $553.96

Total = 457.3 €
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Old 06-17-2009, 03:45 PM   #19
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MyUS:
- 20+7$ : 1 month premium account (custom declared value [98$] + instructions [remove amazon bill]).
- 54.31$ : shipping.

DX + standard cover (+ 14$ two shipping days):
- $553.96

Total = 457.3 €
It seems there is no rule for the cost
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Old 06-18-2009, 02:25 AM   #20
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The base cost is the same (~455 €). The difference is customs clearance charges.
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Old 06-18-2009, 05:09 AM   #21
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(custom declared value [98$] + instructions [remove amazon bill]).
Is that part of the "Merchandise/parcel consolidation" feature? It's not all that clear what the effective differences between the Standard & Premium membership options are.
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Old 06-18-2009, 10:37 AM   #22
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I think that belongs to "Flexible shipping options" and
"Merchandise consolidation" is <ship several items at the same time/package>. You can store several orders that may arrive at some point and then request for being shipped together (very nice feature).

(Note that you have to manually cancel your membership or you'll be charged next month.)
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Old 06-19-2009, 06:44 AM   #23
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Hello rfog,
I congratulate you on your new Kindle DX. I'm curious, what are the options when the battery goes wrong or simply wears out? I've read it's not user replacable, is it? You have to send it back to Amazon to replace it, right? Or are there other options? I'm from outside USA, that's why I'm asking.
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Old 06-19-2009, 09:39 AM   #24
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Yes, he'd have to send it back to Amazon, unless he wants to buy a third-party battery and try to do a disassembly himself. However, the battery is not expected to fail for years and years so it's not something to be concerned about.
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Old 06-19-2009, 11:15 AM   #25
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I'm curious, what are the options when the battery goes wrong or simply wears out? I've read it's not user replacable, is it? You have to send it back to Amazon to replace it, right? Or are there other options? I'm from outside USA, that's why I'm asking.
I'm also worried about that, as I too am outside the US, and it would be a hassle to have it return it. But I'm betting that, by the time it happens, the Kindle will be on sale in Europe, and I'll be ready to purchase a newer, more recent model.
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Old 06-19-2009, 11:38 AM   #26
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by the time it happens, the Kindle will be on sale in Europe, and I'll be ready to purchase a newer, more recent model.
I see the Amazon will release its kindle 3 at the end of this year. If it was true, you don't need to wait long
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Old 06-19-2009, 12:49 PM   #27
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I see the Amazon will release its kindle 3 at the end of this year. If it was true, you don't need to wait long
There's no Kindle 3 in the works.
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Old 06-19-2009, 07:18 PM   #28
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There's no Kindle 3 in the works.
There are various rumours about it though, so there has to be K3 in the development at least.
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Old 06-21-2009, 05:18 PM   #29
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I guess the Douane service is from government. For your opinion, I mean now, which one you prefer, considering everything in all??

Or do you suggest people who is in Europe buy a DX given its quality, function and final price?
Given the DX's function, I suggest waiting to see who else comes out with a larger screen reader and what functionality there is. The PDF support for the DX is sadly lacking. And there is no ePub support. So (IMHO) it's worth waiting to see who does what later this year.
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Finally I've got mine...

Then, total cost has been:

671.27€
Holy crap, that is a lot of money to plop down. I am guessing you are a big reader!
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