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ePub religion will only carry them so far. And if they let Amazon be *cheaper* and have the *better* screen... Nook has a new 3G product in FCC testing so that may have the pearl screen. Sony? We'll see; its time to put up or shut up for Sony, I think. What's the old saying? "Lead, follow or get out of the way"? I fear we'll see quite a few players getting out of the way, given the new Kindle's features and their international pricing. |
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Doesn't Amazon have some exclusive right to the new pearl screen? Something like six-months, I think. I may be misremembering that.
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The biggest reasons I'm going to be ordering as soon as it's available.
Graphite color, smaller keyboard, and they kept page turn buttons on both sides!!!! The only reason I haven't bought a DX yet is the lack of page turn buttons on both sides. |
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This is probably a silly question, but I am tech challenged. Will I need the 3G option to be able to download books in a non wi-fi covered area ) or does whispernet magically do this some other way)?
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If Sony releases a new version of PRS-505 and PRS-600 with the new Pearl screen, it still remain a strong contender.
If it releases a 9.7" Pearl screen reader with the touch screen capability. It will make a better option for technical pdf and academic crowd. If they resolved the glare issue with the touch screen, then we got the perfect reader. |
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With all Kindles (and all other dedicated ebook readers), you have the option of downloading the ebook to a Mac/PC and "side loading" it onto the Kindle via USB.
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I've got a K1 at the moment, I don't need to use a usb for download. My question is whether I need the 3G option to download when I am not within wi-fi range?
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Anyone want to buy a PRS505? |
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If you have an internet connected computer that would work to download the books, but no whispersync |
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Yes, if you are not in a Wi-Fi area/hotspot/whatever and you do not want to connect via USB to a computer then you will need 3G.
I have a K1 but honestly, rarely use the 3G. I have a huge TBR stack (or folder!) and I usually browse online on my PC and "buy" my ebooks...and then download them all at once. So my behavior is perfect for wifi cuz I can do exactly the same and connect via wifi on my network at home or in a hotspot or download to my PC and transfer them. |
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The K1 and K2 only had 3G; the WiFi is new to the K3. So if you need the 3G, you need the higher-priced model. If you don't, you can get the WiFi-only version. |
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And that is the first time I've ever seen a Kindle, and wanted one. Finally compact enough to not look like the screen on a 1950's cabinet TV.
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