Does Kindle 2 work in Europe

John Connolly · 04-30-2009, 08:48 AM

Does Kindle 2 work in Europe.
I am undecided whether to buy?

tirsales · 04-30-2009, 08:49 AM

It does not

John Connolly · 04-30-2009, 08:58 AM

Thank you for your quick reply

tirsales · 04-30-2009, 08:59 AM

Always a pleasure

BTW: Welcome to Mobileread

HarryT · 04-30-2009, 09:34 AM

Does it work?

Yes, certainly it works.

All that doesn't work is the wireless connectivity.

tirsales · 04-30-2009, 09:38 AM

I *knew* it. Thought about editing my post, but then I wasnt sure if the Kindle needed some kind of server-connection to work.

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryT

Does it work?

Yes, certainly it works.

All that doesn't work is the wireless connectivity.

That means: It can be used as a normal e-reader - though there perhaps will be some problems buying or getting new content ... AFAIK the kindle store can only be used from within the US.

HarryT · 04-30-2009, 09:41 AM

You need a credit card with a US billing address to use the Kindle Store, that's correct. But there are lot of other places to get books, and you can transfer them to the Kindle via USB, just as you can with any other reader. The actual Kindle itself will work just fine.

Mike L · 04-30-2009, 10:07 AM

I can assure you that the Kindle does work in Europe. And you don't need a credit card registered to a US address, as you can purchase books from Amazon using gift vouchers (and, of course, there are other places from which you can obtain Kindle books).

What we don't have in Europe is Whispernet, but that's not a show-stopper as you can purchase books on your PC and transfer to the Kindle via USB.

SteGar · 04-30-2009, 01:44 PM

I concur with what Mike L is saying (even though I don't live in Europe).

I live in Montréal (which for the US is the equivalent of Europe...) and I just got my K2 a couple of weeks ago. It works like a charm to buy with gift certficates and transfer with the USB cable, I even got myself the Sunday edition of the NYT last weekend...

You only need a friend or relative to have it shipped to their address in the US and you are set !

I hesitated a lot and research the whole thing for a while, but the decision to go with the K2 was the best call.

Go for it !

Slow_hand · 04-30-2009, 05:10 PM

It is not intended to work outside the US, so if you buy one and have problems getting books onto it, please don't whine. Ask questions, get advice, but please don't whine.

HarryT · 05-01-2009, 02:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteGar

I live in Montréal (which for the US is the equivalent of Europe...) and I just got my K2 a couple of weeks ago. It works like a charm to buy with gift certficates and transfer with the USB cable, I even got myself the Sunday edition of the NYT last weekend...

Can you explain, please, how the "gift certificate" thing works?

Mike L · 05-01-2009, 10:02 AM

Harry,

Quote:

Can you explain, please, how the "gift certificate" thing works?

You set up two accounts at Amazon. Account 1 is the one to whom you register your Kindle. Account 2 is just an ordinary account - no special requirements as far as method of payment or country of residence is concerned. Each account has a different email address.

Account 1 enables 1-Click, with a US address. A credit card is not needed at this stage.

Account 2 purchase a gift card, and mails it to Account 1. Account 1 applies the card to his/her account.

Now, whenever you want to buy a Kindle book, you log in as Account 1, and make the purchase via 1-Click. Since you have a positive gift card balance, it does not prompt for a credit card number. It just takes the money off your gift card.

That's about all there is to it.

wallcraft · 05-01-2009, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike L

Account 1 enables 1-Click, with a US address. A credit card is not needed at this stage.

There have been reports that a credit card is now needed, but it does not have to be a US credit card (only a US address). See Amazon Kindle outside of the US.

All4Fun · 05-01-2009, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike L

Harry,

You set up two accounts at Amazon. Account 1 is the one to whom you register your Kindle. Account 2 is just an ordinary account - no special requirements as far as method of payment or country of residence is concerned. Each account has a different email address.

Account 1 enables 1-Click, with a US address. A credit card is not needed at this stage.

Account 2 purchase a gift card, and mails it to Account 1. Account 1 applies the card to his/her account.

Now, whenever you want to buy a Kindle book, you log in as Account 1, and make the purchase via 1-Click. Since you have a positive gift card balance, it does not prompt for a credit card number. It just takes the money off your gift card.

That's about all there is to it.

Does Account 2 need to be U.S. based also? I've read that the gift card "currency" between the 2 Amazon accounts has to be the same (U.S. with U.S., Canadian with Canadian). So, Canadian based Amazon account couldn't buy a gift card for a U.S. based Amazon account.

EDIT: Forget the question. I just proved it myself using a Canadian Amazon account to buy a $10 gift card for a U.S. Amazon account. It works and was applied successfully.

tirsales · 05-02-2009, 02:32 AM

I would never pay a merchant who actively tries to hinder me from giving him money ... Frankly I dont understand why anybody would.

04-30-2009, 08:48 AM	#1
John Connolly Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Apr 2009 Device: none	Does Kindle 2 work in Europe Does Kindle 2 work in Europe. I am undecided whether to buy?

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tirsales MIA ... but returning som Posts: 1,600 Karma: 511342 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Germany Device: PRS-505 and Really not owning a PRS-700	Always a pleasure BTW: Welcome to Mobileread

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HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Does it work? Yes, certainly it works. All that doesn't work is the wireless connectivity.

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HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	You need a credit card with a US billing address to use the Kindle Store, that's correct. But there are lot of other places to get books, and you can transfer them to the Kindle via USB, just as you can with any other reader. The actual Kindle itself will work just fine.

04-30-2009, 10:07 AM	#8
Mike L Wizard Posts: 1,479 Karma: 3846231 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Device: Kindle 3, Samsung Galaxy	I can assure you that the Kindle does work in Europe. And you don't need a credit card registered to a US address, as you can purchase books from Amazon using gift vouchers (and, of course, there are other places from which you can obtain Kindle books). What we don't have in Europe is Whispernet, but that's not a show-stopper as you can purchase books on your PC and transfer to the Kindle via USB.

04-30-2009, 01:44 PM	#9
SteGar Enthusiast Posts: 47 Karma: 174 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Montreal, Canada Device: Kindle 2	I concur with what Mike L is saying (even though I don't live in Europe). I live in Montréal (which for the US is the equivalent of Europe...) and I just got my K2 a couple of weeks ago. It works like a charm to buy with gift certficates and transfer with the USB cable, I even got myself the Sunday edition of the NYT last weekend... You only need a friend or relative to have it shipped to their address in the US and you are set ! I hesitated a lot and research the whole thing for a while, but the decision to go with the K2 was the best call. Go for it !

04-30-2009, 05:10 PM	#10
Slow_hand Groupie Posts: 190 Karma: 326 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore Device: Amazon Kindle 2	It is not intended to work outside the US, so if you buy one and have problems getting books onto it, please don't whine. Ask questions, get advice, but please don't whine.

05-02-2009, 02:32 AM	#15
tirsales MIA ... but returning som Posts: 1,600 Karma: 511342 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Germany Device: PRS-505 and Really not owning a PRS-700	I would never pay a merchant who actively tries to hinder me from giving him money ... Frankly I dont understand why anybody would.

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