Are you getting a new kindle? - Page 3

Pomtroll · 09-29-2011, 12:01 PM

I love touch screen. So if I get another kindle it will definitely be the touch wifi...though the 3G seems kind of nice...

But I will wait for awhile since my Kindle 3 is not even a year old....but in November it will be sooooo

yankgirl · 09-29-2011, 12:21 PM

I'm tempted to get one of them, but I'm trying to justify the need. I have a K2 and an iPad2 (I think I just like new gadgets) A co-worker of mine is looking to replace his wife's kindle with one of the newer ones. Only thing is, the loves playing the Every Word game on the K3, according to Amazon you are able to play the word games with new keyboardless ones, but I'm not exactly sure how. Does anyone have a clue? Also are the games like that going to be playable on the fire?

texasnightowl · 09-29-2011, 12:39 PM

Finally made up my mind...didn't really *need* a new Kindle as my K1 still works fine, but the hype made me anxious to upgrade. I've ordered the KKSO/WiFi aka Kindle Keyboard Special Offers WiFi version. I wasn't crazy about touch, but had it had side buttons I may have gone with it.

As a Prime member, Amazon says I'll get it my KKSO via Saturday delivery, so we'll see. As soon as it arrives I'll take advantage of one of the special offers for 40% off a case. So that will save money right away! Plus I have 2 colleagues at work interested in giving me a few bucks for my K1.

techiegirl · 09-29-2011, 01:12 PM

I just ordered the new Kindle (without keyboard). I love the size and don't need the touch screen.

carld · 09-29-2011, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by texasnightowl

Finally made up my mind...didn't really *need* a new Kindle as my K1 still works fine, but the hype made me anxious to upgrade.

I upgraded from a K1 to a K3, and I think the Pearl screen is worth the upgrade. It really is a nice improvement.

apriluofa · 09-29-2011, 06:37 PM

Ordered a Touch yesterday afternoon

Delivery estimate: Nov. 30, 2011 - Dec. 5, 2011
1 "Kindle Touch, Wi-Fi, 6" E Ink Display"

carld · 09-29-2011, 06:41 PM

I just about have myself talked into getting a Kindle Fire. If I do I'll pass my trusty K3 off to a friend who's 92, and interested in reading westerns.

roebeet · 09-29-2011, 08:08 PM

I have my SONY Reader for on the go (since it fits on my pocket) and a K3 for home. The K4 non-touch could combine the two for me, which would be nice.

I don't need a keyboard, I just need a no-frills Pearl based display that can fit in my pocket. I think the $79 one really fits the bill for me, so I might get that and sell my other two. Still debating.

AndyfromVA · 09-29-2011, 08:14 PM

I'm considering either the Kindle Touch WiFi or the Kindle non-touch, but I have to play around with them first to see how responsive they are. I'm leaning towards the Touch, though.

Plumfan · 09-29-2011, 08:54 PM

I already voted in the poll for the K-touch, I am a very cautious spender when it is something for myself. Then I decided on a never-to-be repeated in my lifetime splurge, and ordered the K Fire.

metoo999 · 09-30-2011, 01:23 AM

The geek in me wants a Kindle Touch, but my Kindle 3 is working fine and I don't have a good reason to upgrade. Maybe if an act of god happens like my K3 got run over by a taxi, then maybe...

I just realized the non-SO Kindle Touch is $140, no thanks. I'd rather keep my fingers off and get the $109 non-touch one.

Deja Moo · 09-30-2011, 01:46 AM

I'm another one with a K3, who won't be getting a new Kindle until this one wears out. Then, maybe that 79 dollar one (yes, I'm cheap).

Blog Kindle · 09-30-2011, 02:06 AM

Preordered all 3, so I can review them and you can make a better and informed choice.

Based on my experience with Sony PRS-350 and Kindle 4, I'd go with touch. While keyboard is non essential, you notice how much you miss it when it is gone (K4) - pulling a book from archive where there are 100s becomes a small pain. While touch + eInk isn't great, it's worth the space savings provided by missing keyboard.

shibamistress · 09-30-2011, 02:08 AM

I answered that I was getting the K-Fire, but I'm not really getting anything right now. I just WANT it! Because I've wanted a tablet for awhile, was thinking of getting a Nook color and instead, there's this! Made my day!

But it will no doubt be months before I actually buy one.

and I might still end up with something else.

Stingo · 09-30-2011, 08:33 AM

The only thing that has started to shake my faith in keeping the k3 is word of improvements in the new screen. If the new screen is visibly better that might do me in. Most important factor for me is how readable the screen is.

View Poll Results: What are you buying based on today's offerings?
Gimme color! I'm getting a K-Fire	27	17.09%
I am all about touch. Kindle Touch.	38	24.05%
Cheap and simple works for me. Kindle non-touch.	24	15.19%
I'll take a keyboard any day. Sticking with a K3.	57	36.08%
Size mattes. Time to buy that DXG.	4	2.53%
Bye Amazon. I'm going to <apple, nook, other>	8	5.06%
Voters: 158. You may not vote on this poll

09-30-2011, 01:23 AM	#41
metoo999 Enthusiast Posts: 31 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2011 Device: Kindle 3 Wifi	The geek in me wants a Kindle Touch, but my Kindle 3 is working fine and I don't have a good reason to upgrade. Maybe if an act of god happens like my K3 got run over by a taxi, then maybe... I just realized the non-SO Kindle Touch is $140, no thanks. I'd rather keep my fingers off and get the $109 non-touch one. Last edited by metoo999; 09-30-2011 at 01:26 AM.

09-30-2011, 02:08 AM	#44
shibamistress Groupie Posts: 162 Karma: 226854 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Southwest US Device: KSO (3G), Nook Color, android apps	I answered that I was getting the K-Fire, but I'm not really getting anything right now. I just WANT it! Because I've wanted a tablet for awhile, was thinking of getting a Nook color and instead, there's this! Made my day! But it will no doubt be months before I actually buy one. and I might still end up with something else. Last edited by shibamistress; 09-30-2011 at 02:11 AM.

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09-29-2011, 12:01 PM	#31
Pomtroll Guru Posts: 822 Karma: 1341819 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Minnesota USA Device: Sony 350, Sony T1, Kindle Touch, Kindle PW1	I love touch screen. So if I get another kindle it will definitely be the touch wifi...though the 3G seems kind of nice... But I will wait for awhile since my Kindle 3 is not even a year old....but in November it will be sooooo

09-29-2011, 12:21 PM	#32
yankgirl Connoisseur Posts: 72 Karma: 50 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NJ Device: iPhone, iPad 2, PPP(purple pocket pro) Nook Tablet, K4 & Kindle Fire!	I'm tempted to get one of them, but I'm trying to justify the need. I have a K2 and an iPad2 (I think I just like new gadgets) A co-worker of mine is looking to replace his wife's kindle with one of the newer ones. Only thing is, the loves playing the Every Word game on the K3, according to Amazon you are able to play the word games with new keyboardless ones, but I'm not exactly sure how. Does anyone have a clue? Also are the games like that going to be playable on the fire?

09-29-2011, 12:39 PM	#33
texasnightowl Guru Posts: 797 Karma: 2873645 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Texas Device: PW5, Oasis 3, K4B(NT), K3/KK	Finally made up my mind...didn't really need a new Kindle as my K1 still works fine, but the hype made me anxious to upgrade. I've ordered the KKSO/WiFi aka Kindle Keyboard Special Offers WiFi version. I wasn't crazy about touch, but had it had side buttons I may have gone with it. As a Prime member, Amazon says I'll get it my KKSO via Saturday delivery, so we'll see. As soon as it arrives I'll take advantage of one of the special offers for 40% off a case. So that will save money right away! Plus I have 2 colleagues at work interested in giving me a few bucks for my K1.

09-29-2011, 01:12 PM	#34
techiegirl Groupie Posts: 169 Karma: 1014914 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: Kindle Voyage, iPad Mini, iPhone 6+	I just ordered the new Kindle (without keyboard). I love the size and don't need the touch screen.

09-29-2011, 06:37 PM	#36
apriluofa eBook Addict Posts: 8 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Northport, AL Device: Kindle 3 Wi-Fi, Kindle Touch Wi-Fi	Ordered a Touch yesterday afternoon Delivery estimate: Nov. 30, 2011 - Dec. 5, 2011 1 "Kindle Touch, Wi-Fi, 6" E Ink Display"

09-29-2011, 06:41 PM	#37
carld Wizard Posts: 2,698 Karma: 4748723 Join Date: Dec 2007 Device: Kindle Paperwhite	I just about have myself talked into getting a Kindle Fire. If I do I'll pass my trusty K3 off to a friend who's 92, and interested in reading westerns.

09-29-2011, 08:08 PM	#38
roebeet Connoisseur Posts: 67 Karma: 770 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Pennsylvania, USA Device: Kindle 4 Basic, Kobo Aura	I have my SONY Reader for on the go (since it fits on my pocket) and a K3 for home. The K4 non-touch could combine the two for me, which would be nice. I don't need a keyboard, I just need a no-frills Pearl based display that can fit in my pocket. I think the $79 one really fits the bill for me, so I might get that and sell my other two. Still debating.

09-29-2011, 08:14 PM	#39
AndyfromVA Zealot Posts: 127 Karma: 1002610 Join Date: Jun 2010 Device: Nook 1E, K3, K4, Paperwhite 2	I'm considering either the Kindle Touch WiFi or the Kindle non-touch, but I have to play around with them first to see how responsive they are. I'm leaning towards the Touch, though.

09-29-2011, 08:54 PM	#40
Plumfan Member Posts: 24 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Port Saint Lucie, FL Device: Kindle 2	I already voted in the poll for the K-touch, I am a very cautious spender when it is something for myself. Then I decided on a never-to-be repeated in my lifetime splurge, and ordered the K Fire.

09-30-2011, 01:46 AM	#42
Deja Moo Enthusiast Posts: 32 Karma: 8228 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: PaperWhite	I'm another one with a K3, who won't be getting a new Kindle until this one wears out. Then, maybe that 79 dollar one (yes, I'm cheap).

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09-30-2011, 02:06 AM	#43
Blog Kindle Addict Posts: 224 Karma: 25122 Join Date: Mar 2009 Device: Kindle 1/2/3/4/Touch/DX/Fire\|PRS-600/350\|Nook(color)\|iPad\|iPad2\|EVO 4G	Preordered all 3, so I can review them and you can make a better and informed choice. Based on my experience with Sony PRS-350 and Kindle 4, I'd go with touch. While keyboard is non essential, you notice how much you miss it when it is gone (K4) - pulling a book from archive where there are 100s becomes a small pain. While touch + eInk isn't great, it's worth the space savings provided by missing keyboard.

09-30-2011, 08:33 AM	#45
Stingo Fanatic Posts: 581 Karma: 1334691 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Miami Device: KH2O, KPW2, KDXG, KPW1, K3, S505	The only thing that has started to shake my faith in keeping the k3 is word of improvements in the new screen. If the new screen is visibly better that might do me in. Most important factor for me is how readable the screen is.