It's here! (and charging)

[Bittybye]

I was wondering how it handled other formats, I already saw the vid for the PDF but I'd like to see the non Azw formats for some books. I'm really interested in getting one, but I need to see how it would handle the books I've already bought from other sources.

Thanks.

[wesleyer]

Originally Posted by ricsmania

Well, there is a problem with that, because Brazil doesn't use the same 3G bands as the US. There is a warning on the US page saying that international buyers should order from the international page to garantee that 3G will work on their country.

As I said, I'm from Brazil too and had no problems using 3G. There is even an Anatel (*) logo on the back. And this is the so-called US Kindle (do not mistake it by the "real", previous generations, US Kindles, which were CDMA-based). The 3G hardware is multi-band. I can't say it will cover all possible 3G bands around the world, but I'd be surprised if it didn't.
And it definitely works on Brazil (the roaming is done through TIM here, if you are interested).

Of course, this is based on the Kindle I own (KDXG), but I have no reason to believe it would be different with the K3. I don't think it makes sense for Amazon (in terms of manufacturing costs) to keep two different hardware versions, one for the US and other for other countries, while it can easily cover all countries with a single model. The distinction on the pages was probably done to help international buyers who really can't use the US plug, but IMHO it confuses more than helps.

Anyway, I'm just trying to help. Order the international version if you feel more comfortable with that, but the US version does work here.

(*): For the non-brazilians: Anatel is a Brazilian government agency roughly equivalent to the US FCC.

[Quake1028]

Originally Posted by Bittybye

I was wondering how it handled other formats, I already saw the vid for the PDF but I'd like to see the non Azw formats for some books. I'm really interested in getting one, but I need to see how it would handle the books I've already bought from other sources.

Thanks.

What other sources?

[Bittybye]

Originally Posted by Quake1028

What other sources?

Um, several mostly I want to know how it does with calibre converted books. A lot of my books are non DRM'ed ePub but if the Kindle supports MOBI and HTML I can convert them. I just want to know if how well Kindle supports them.

I don't buy stuff that's DRM'ed so I won't be buying from Amazon so I need to know if it supports the other formats as well as it does it's native format.

[rlparker]

Originally Posted by Pushka

Nah, not a dimwit, I had to google to see about bait and bate! It came up with eggcorn, which is a linguistics term where modern usage takes over spelling etc. I guess the classic eggcorns these days is txt tlk.

Okay, thanks! Don't know why I didn't think to google it!

Originally Posted by coolbreeze

Wow, the browser is awesome. ...

Thanks, that's good news!

Hey, are you by any chance this coolbreeze?

[svenlind]

Originally Posted by Bittybye

Um, several mostly I want to know how it does with calibre converted books. A lot of my books are non DRM'ed ePub but if the Kindle supports MOBI and HTML I can convert them. I just want to know if how well Kindle supports them.

I have converted many books from epub and other formats to mobi using Calibre. It works very well with the Kindle.

[djgreedo]

Originally Posted by svenlind

I have converted many books from epub and other formats to mobi using Calibre. It works very well with the Kindle.

Me too.

ePub > mobi converts very well (not perfect).

The only issues you might get are issues with complex formatting that doesn't always convert perfectly. If your books are fiction or similar (i.e. minimal formatting) your Calibre-converted epubs will work fine on the Kindle.

[Bittybye]

Thanks, sounds good, and the only books I use are fiction, so it sounds perfect. I just might just get one.

[Corran006]

I might be one of the first, got it about 11 am EST. I was surprised how quick it came in the mail.

[carld]

Originally Posted by TheKindleWorm

Bah - memory sticks! I like the idea of adding on the storage to suit your own personal needs but if I'm having to fiddle about with taking a memory stick out and plugging that into the PC - well I may as well just plug the whole Kindle in.

Agreed, I was annoyed that Amazon dropped the card slot from the K2, but I ended up taking the SD card out of my K1 when it got corrupted and never replaced it. I found that I don't actually miss the card, even on my K1. So, after several rants about it, I realized I don't mind that they got rid of the card slot.

And yes, it's actually a lot more bother to open up the back of the K1, get the card out, plug it into the computer, transfer files, plug it back into the K1, put the back cover back on, and put it back in its case, than it is just to plug in the USB cable.

[alansplace]

Originally Posted by carld

Agreed, I was annoyed that Amazon dropped the card slot from the K2, but I ended up taking the SD card out of my K1 when it got corrupted and never replaced it. I found that I don't actually miss the card, even on my K1. So, after several rants about it, I realized I don't mind that they got rid of the card slot.

And yes, it's actually a lot more bother to open up the back of the K1, get the card out, plug it into the computer, transfer files, plug it back into the K1, put the back cover back on, and put it back in its case, than it is just to plug in the USB cable.

Originally Posted by jhempel24

Being able to put books on it without connecting it to a computer for one. You can put the card into your computer load it up when your kindle is not at the computer and just slide it into the unit when you are on the go. It's kind of cumbersome to have the unit connected to the pc/laptop

Originally Posted by thinkpadx

I agree, a memory slot would be most useful. Connecting the Kindle to the PC is somewhat cumbersome as opposed to just having a memory card to transfer the files to. They had it on the K1 so why they removed it is a bit of a mystery.

If you've got PDF-files stored as images and not text they're going to be a lot larger than just 500k.

i really don't see the disadvantage of connecting to either a desktop or a laptop since you'd have to use a computer to put the books on the card anyway.
--
Alan

[alansplace]

Originally Posted by Erinath

Can't quite believe it, but my Kindle arrived about 15 mins ago. I've got it charging up at the mo. It's so swish & cute. I haven't started loading anything on to it yet. Will report back later.

i have a question for you. is there a two piece back like the kindle 2? if so then maybe battery replacement can be accomplished the same way as on the kindle 2.

enquiring minds want to know.
--
Alan

[Mrgauth]

Got mine. First impression is that it is too tiny. Can't figure out how to hold it without putting hand on screen or keyboard. Not a deal breaker as I think I could adapt.

Unfortunately, the deal breaker is not being able to convert my DRM legally purchased epub's to mobi. I have too many that I have not read to have this Kindle sit on a shelf for 6 mos. while I read them all to clear out my Sony.

So, I am gonna return the kindle and maybe after I have read all my books on my Sony that can't be moved over I will consider getting a k3 then.

2nd Kindle purchased, 2nd returned. While they fixed my number one complaint with the K2(background contrast), this other deal is a purchase-killer for moi.

[Alisa]

I thought their lack of support for ePub was pretty clear. Why did you buy it? Anyway, if they're ADE encrypted, it's pretty darned easy to decrypt them. Not necessarily legal, but easy.

[chainring]

Originally Posted by Mrgauth

Unfortunately, the deal breaker is not being able to convert my DRM legally purchased epub's to mobi. I have too many that I have not read to have this Kindle sit on a shelf for 6 mos. while I read them all to clear out my Sony.

So, I am gonna return the kindle and maybe after I have read all my books on my Sony that can't be moved over I will consider getting a k3 then.

2nd Kindle purchased, 2nd returned. While they fixed my number one complaint with the K2(background contrast), this other deal is a purchase-killer for moi.

How about converting one, or a few, of your DRM'd ePub's to mobi, read them on the K3, then do the same with more? How many do you need loaded up at one time?