New Kindle as low as $79! - Page 3

Ajax · 09-28-2011, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by travfar

Amazon has still messed up the pricing. The KSO should cost more, not less. Those special offers are just like Amazon handing you money. My Kindle 3 has paid for itself about 3 times over in the last 2 months.

That's exactly why I went with KSO K4s, I want to get in on some of the deals. Especially when I realized I haven't even noticed a screensaver on my K3 in the past 6 months.

Anarel · 09-28-2011, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by ucfgrad93

I love using the physical keyboard to take notes on my K3. I'm not so sure that I would like having to use the directional pad to maneuvor to each letter. Sounds very slow and cumbersome.

That's how it looks, very slow. I was thinking of going for it, since it had the page turn buttons, but not when keyboard navigation is like that...

ucfgrad93 · 09-28-2011, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Anarel

That's how it looks, very slow. I was thinking of going for it, since it had the page turn buttons, but not when keyboard navigation is like that...

Agreed. Out of the new ones, I think I would go for the touch 3G. I use the keyboard too much to suffer through the clunky interface for the new non-touch model.

jermyzy · 09-28-2011, 01:16 PM

Okay, looks like I'm ordering the non-touch Kindle model. For my purposes, I think lack of keyboard/touchscreen will be okay, as I use it solely for reading (I don't take notes or anything). The only problem is if I'm trying to browse the amazon store while travelling, as I would download most of my books at home before travelling and I can probably do that on my PC. At $79, it's cheap enough that if I really want a touch model, I can purchase that next year

ucfgrad93 · 09-28-2011, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by jermyzy

Okay, looks like I'm ordering the non-touch Kindle model. For my purposes, I think lack of keyboard/touchscreen will be okay, as I use it solely for reading (I don't take notes or anything). The only problem is if I'm trying to browse the amazon store while travelling, as I would download most of my books at home before travelling and I can probably do that on my PC. At $79, it's cheap enough that if I really want a touch model, I can purchase that next year

It does have wifi so getting books while traveling shouldn't be a problem.

voracious71 · 09-28-2011, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by ucfgrad93

Ok, just checked the Amazon website. The Kindle is $79 with Special Offers; and $109 without. Still good prices, but I'm not as excited as I was. It is available now. The others are on pre-order to be "released" on November 21.

I was always someone who thought that I'd never want a SO Kindle. I have a K3 with special offers and like it very much- I've used several of the offers already.

I pre-ordered the Fire and ordered the $79 Kindle. I was very impressed with all the choices and the price points- Amazon hit it out of the park this morning.

jswinden · 09-28-2011, 01:55 PM

I pre-ordered the Fire this morning. I initially decided to not go with any of the new eInk models as I have a K3 WiFi SO which I love. But then I thought why not order the non-touch SO and give it a spin around the block? Amazon has a really nice return policy and the price is right. Not sure I will like that silver bezel or the lack of a physical keyboard, but what the heck I'm giving it a try. Mine should be delivered tomorrow! it might go back Friday, but at least I can try it out.

EDIT: I definitely don't want a touchscreen model. Tried several but didn't like them. The non-touch does have physical page buttons.

jermyzy · 09-28-2011, 02:11 PM

Which sleeve would you guys recommend? My first ereader so I've never tried any of them. Want to order at same time as I'm shipping to US and want to only make one trip. Do you guys recommend getting the ones from Amazon (e.g. the Built Everest neoprene sleeve) or just source a cheaper generic one locally?

Barty · 09-28-2011, 02:11 PM

Be aware that the non touch kindle appears to lack TTS and indeed any audio capability. This really kills it for me.

jswinden · 09-28-2011, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Barty

Be aware that the non touch kindle appears to lack TTS and indeed any audio capability. This really kills it for me.

Good catch, thanks! I hadn't noticed the omission of those two features. No matter for me though as I've never used either one with my K3.

jessejhein · 09-28-2011, 03:14 PM

Also note the non touch kindle has half the battery life and half the memory space of the touch and even the keyboard versions. That still gets you a claimed 1 month of life and 2 GB of memory, but it should be noted.

*EDIT* Of course it's also about 1.5 oz lighter. So that's to the good.

Zzyzx · 09-28-2011, 03:43 PM

I have a K3. I use it for reading only. The only "extraordinary" thing I do with it is to look up a word in the dictionary, but that happens about once a month. I hate the keyboard, it's annoying as he**. I really need to sell the K3 and go for the nifty little non-touch one. It will suit my needs perfectly.

How much can I get for a K3 nowadays?

eSheri · 09-28-2011, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Zzyzx

How much can I get for a K3 nowadays?

For some strange reason, people on eBay are paying more for used Kindles than they would if they purchased them brand new! Its crazy!

jswinden · 09-28-2011, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Zzyzx

I have a K3. I use it for reading only. The only "extraordinary" thing I do with it is to look up a word in the dictionary, but that happens about once a month. I hate the keyboard, it's annoying as he**. I really need to sell the K3 and go for the nifty little non-touch one. It will suit my needs perfectly.

How much can I get for a K3 nowadays?

There are a lot of diehards who prefer the keyboard, so I bet you can get a decent amount. The screen should be as good as the newer models.

Ron. · 09-28-2011, 06:02 PM

Very tempted to get the 79$ model and sell my k3 wifi...

09-28-2011, 01:55 PM	#37
jswinden Nameless Being	I pre-ordered the Fire this morning. I initially decided to not go with any of the new eInk models as I have a K3 WiFi SO which I love. But then I thought why not order the non-touch SO and give it a spin around the block? Amazon has a really nice return policy and the price is right. Not sure I will like that silver bezel or the lack of a physical keyboard, but what the heck I'm giving it a try. Mine should be delivered tomorrow! it might go back Friday, but at least I can try it out. EDIT: I definitely don't want a touchscreen model. Tried several but didn't like them. The non-touch does have physical page buttons. Last edited by jswinden; 09-28-2011 at 01:58 PM.

09-28-2011, 03:14 PM	#41
jessejhein Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 12 Join Date: Jul 2011 Device: Kindle DX G	Also note the non touch kindle has half the battery life and half the memory space of the touch and even the keyboard versions. That still gets you a claimed 1 month of life and 2 GB of memory, but it should be noted. EDIT Of course it's also about 1.5 oz lighter. So that's to the good. Last edited by jessejhein; 09-28-2011 at 03:17 PM.

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09-28-2011, 01:16 PM	#34
jermyzy Enthusiast Posts: 30 Karma: 4296 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Canada Device: Kindle 4	Okay, looks like I'm ordering the non-touch Kindle model. For my purposes, I think lack of keyboard/touchscreen will be okay, as I use it solely for reading (I don't take notes or anything). The only problem is if I'm trying to browse the amazon store while travelling, as I would download most of my books at home before travelling and I can probably do that on my PC. At $79, it's cheap enough that if I really want a touch model, I can purchase that next year

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jermyzy Enthusiast Posts: 30 Karma: 4296 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Canada Device: Kindle 4	Which sleeve would you guys recommend? My first ereader so I've never tried any of them. Want to order at same time as I'm shipping to US and want to only make one trip. Do you guys recommend getting the ones from Amazon (e.g. the Built Everest neoprene sleeve) or just source a cheaper generic one locally?

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Barty doofus Posts: 2,529 Karma: 13088847 Join Date: Sep 2010 Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kindle Voyage	Be aware that the non touch kindle appears to lack TTS and indeed any audio capability. This really kills it for me.

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Zzyzx Enthusiast Posts: 39 Karma: 4454 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Oslo, Norway Device: Kindle Keyboard, Opus, Odyssey Frontlight, Kobo Mini	I have a K3. I use it for reading only. The only "extraordinary" thing I do with it is to look up a word in the dictionary, but that happens about once a month. I hate the keyboard, it's annoying as he**. I really need to sell the K3 and go for the nifty little non-touch one. It will suit my needs perfectly. How much can I get for a K3 nowadays?

09-28-2011, 06:02 PM	#45
Ron. Evangelist Posts: 448 Karma: 864744 Join Date: Mar 2011 Device: Kindle 3, LookBook, Nook Simple Touch	Very tempted to get the 79$ model and sell my k3 wifi...

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