Is 3g worth 50?

Zarich · 02-21-2011, 03:12 AM

Just wondering As I just picked up the wifi version. Some have said I should take it back and opt for the 3g. $50 seems like a lot for that type of access. I guess it is free? But is it that much more useful? wifi is not a huge issue for me as I have a router at home, and at work. So is the $50 worth it?

halljames · 02-21-2011, 03:48 AM

I would say no. I mean, bottom line its for reading ebooks on. Why do you need an always on connection if your just reading books.

HarryT · 02-21-2011, 03:52 AM

Personally I think that paying extra for the 3G version is very well worthwhile. One is not always in range of a WiFi network, and 3G delivery of books works beautifully. Also, the 3G gives you (depending where you live, of course), free, almost world-wide, web browsing. OK, it's not the world's greatest web browser, but it's plenty good enough for many purposes.

I am very pleased that I bought the 3G Kindle.

spacemonkey · 02-21-2011, 03:59 AM

For me, NO.

I have my iphone if I want to browse the web, and while I don't always have wifi for book delivery, it's just a case of making sure you have your current read plus 1 or 2 more on the device already and you won't be unable to read waiting for a wifi network.

If I'm going on holiday, then I make sure I stack up more books ahead of time.

SM

DreamWriter · 02-21-2011, 04:17 AM

In my case, I don't have wifi at home, so 3G is very important to me and well worth the extra $50. Since you have wifi at home and work, you'll do fine without 3G. It may be very handy if you travel a lot, so that is something to consider.

desertblues · 02-21-2011, 05:14 AM

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Originally Posted by HarryT

Personally I think that paying extra for the 3G version is very well worthwhile. One is not always in range of a WiFi network, and 3G delivery of books works beautifully. Also, the 3G gives you (depending where you live, of course), free, almost world-wide, web browsing. OK, it's not the world's greatest web browser, but it's plenty good enough for many purposes.

I am very pleased that I bought the 3G Kindle.

I bought two Kindles; each with 3G and I have already used it to check my email, while travelling.

fidjit · 02-21-2011, 05:41 AM

Even if you travel overseas once for a couple of day it's worth it.

I've got 1 wifi and 1 wifi/3g.

About 2 months after buying had an unexpected 10 day work trip to the US ( from Aus ). Definitely got my extra $50 worth checking email, surfing web and using VOIP suppliers website to send SMS.........

Can't even think how much it would have cost if I'd used Tel$tra's atrocious international roaming fees.........

Yes could have just used my phone while travelling around with wifi , but the Kindle was very convenient while on the bus/tram etc where no wifi was available......

JerryinOCMD · 02-21-2011, 08:42 AM

I was on the fence, and could probably get along fine without the 3G, but for $50 I'm still happy that it's there if I should need it.

Hollow Man · 02-21-2011, 09:05 AM

If $50 is a lot of money to you and you have wifi at home, than no. If $50 doesn't seem like a lot of money to you, then yes, it's decent insurance, because there's no monthly subscription fee to use the 3G.

It's a good deal when you consider the Kindle 2 sold for the same price before it was shelved, and it didn't have wifi at all.

-HM

readit · 02-21-2011, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Zarich

...ot for that type of access. I guess it is free? But is it that much more useful? ...

3G is never free.... it is a wireless connection which uses mobile phone networks...you always need a loaded SIM to connect (prepaid/PAYG possible) . In Holiday your current provider will bill you big time, when using data-volume roaming.

A simple 3G Dongle from any provider sells for 15Pound, and if *any* device has a USB port, it is likely you can use it on it.

wvcherrybomb · 02-21-2011, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by readit

3G is never free.... it is a wireless connection which uses mobile phone networks...you always need a loaded SIM to connect (prepaid/PAYG possible) . In Holiday your current provider will bill you big time, when using data-volume roaming.

Wrong. Kindle's 3G is 100% free worldwide. You are never charged for using it.

Scott_T · 02-21-2011, 09:58 AM

Sounds like you answered the question yourself

DiapDealer · 02-21-2011, 10:06 AM

If $50 dollars is something you can spare easily or spend without having to consult your budget, then yes... it's probably worth it. Otherwise, no. Emergency, unplanned book purchases where there is no wireless (or a computer connected to the internet) are pretty rare IMO.

It all depends on what $50 means to you.

pashlit · 02-21-2011, 10:15 AM

Short answer: NO. I d prefer having WI-FI on my DXG instead of 3G. 3G is completely worthless to me. You can always have a couple of extra books to read on your device in case of emergency )) And as far as Internet browser is concerned, my cheap cell phone can check emails or weather much better )) Well, its IMHO of course.

tm3 · 02-21-2011, 10:29 AM

i'd rather have it and not need it, than need it and not have it.

02-21-2011, 03:12 AM	#1
Zarich Zealot Posts: 129 Karma: 1202 Join Date: Feb 2011 Device: Kindle 3 Wi-Fi	Is 3g worth 50? Just wondering As I just picked up the wifi version. Some have said I should take it back and opt for the 3g. $50 seems like a lot for that type of access. I guess it is free? But is it that much more useful? wifi is not a huge issue for me as I have a router at home, and at work. So is the $50 worth it?

02-21-2011, 05:41 AM	#7
fidjit Member Posts: 24 Karma: 3458 Join Date: Sep 2010 Device: Kindle 3 3G	Even if you travel overseas once for a couple of day it's worth it. I've got 1 wifi and 1 wifi/3g. About 2 months after buying had an unexpected 10 day work trip to the US ( from Aus ). Definitely got my extra $50 worth checking email, surfing web and using VOIP suppliers website to send SMS......... Can't even think how much it would have cost if I'd used Tel$tra's atrocious international roaming fees......... Yes could have just used my phone while travelling around with wifi , but the Kindle was very convenient while on the bus/tram etc where no wifi was available...... Last edited by fidjit; 02-21-2011 at 05:46 AM.

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02-21-2011, 03:48 AM	#2
halljames Zealot Posts: 116 Karma: 463 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Newcastle, UK Device: Apple iPad	I would say no. I mean, bottom line its for reading ebooks on. Why do you need an always on connection if your just reading books.

02-21-2011, 03:52 AM	#3
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Personally I think that paying extra for the 3G version is very well worthwhile. One is not always in range of a WiFi network, and 3G delivery of books works beautifully. Also, the 3G gives you (depending where you live, of course), free, almost world-wide, web browsing. OK, it's not the world's greatest web browser, but it's plenty good enough for many purposes. I am very pleased that I bought the 3G Kindle.

02-21-2011, 03:59 AM	#4
spacemonkey Enthusiast Posts: 47 Karma: 120 Join Date: Aug 2010 Device: kindle 3 wifi	For me, NO. I have my iphone if I want to browse the web, and while I don't always have wifi for book delivery, it's just a case of making sure you have your current read plus 1 or 2 more on the device already and you won't be unable to read waiting for a wifi network. If I'm going on holiday, then I make sure I stack up more books ahead of time. SM

02-21-2011, 04:17 AM	#5
DreamWriter Books are brain food. Posts: 2,950 Karma: 4836916 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: U.S. Device: Paperwhite · Fire HD6/HD8/HD10 · Galaxy Tab A7	In my case, I don't have wifi at home, so 3G is very important to me and well worth the extra $50. Since you have wifi at home and work, you'll do fine without 3G. It may be very handy if you travel a lot, so that is something to consider.

02-21-2011, 08:42 AM	#8
JerryinOCMD Enthusiast Posts: 28 Karma: 696 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: Kindle 3	I was on the fence, and could probably get along fine without the 3G, but for $50 I'm still happy that it's there if I should need it.

02-21-2011, 09:05 AM	#9
Hollow Man Evangelist Posts: 400 Karma: 2000000 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Connecticut Device: Kindle Colorsoft, Oasis, Keyboard; iPhone 13 Pro, Air	If $50 is a lot of money to you and you have wifi at home, than no. If $50 doesn't seem like a lot of money to you, then yes, it's decent insurance, because there's no monthly subscription fee to use the 3G. It's a good deal when you consider the Kindle 2 sold for the same price before it was shelved, and it didn't have wifi at all. -HM

02-21-2011, 09:58 AM	#12
Scott_T Groupie Posts: 154 Karma: 876 Join Date: Dec 2009 Device: Kindle 3 wifi, Sony PRS-300, Sony PRS-500, Reb1100(dead)	Sounds like you answered the question yourself

02-21-2011, 10:06 AM	#13
DiapDealer Grand Sorcerer Posts: 28,306 Karma: 203719142 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: Nexus 7, Kindle Fire HD	If $50 dollars is something you can spare easily or spend without having to consult your budget, then yes... it's probably worth it. Otherwise, no. Emergency, unplanned book purchases where there is no wireless (or a computer connected to the internet) are pretty rare IMO. It all depends on what $50 means to you.

02-21-2011, 10:15 AM	#14
pashlit Zealot Posts: 132 Karma: 1310 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Hamilton, NJ Device: DXG, PRS-350	Short answer: NO. I d prefer having WI-FI on my DXG instead of 3G. 3G is completely worthless to me. You can always have a couple of extra books to read on your device in case of emergency )) And as far as Internet browser is concerned, my cheap cell phone can check emails or weather much better )) Well, its IMHO of course.

02-21-2011, 10:29 AM	#15
tm3 Groupie Posts: 174 Karma: 56678 Join Date: Sep 2010 Device: Kindle 3	i'd rather have it and not need it, than need it and not have it.

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