16 Different Kindle Offers on Woot

rcentros · 12-14-2018, 08:24 PM

Most are refurbished, but at least one is new and maybe some are just called "used." Almost every Kindle model represented from the Kindle 3 on up.

https://www.woot.com/category/comput..._cnt_cdet_pc_5

Barbara1955 · 12-14-2018, 09:53 PM

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Little.Egret · 12-14-2018, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by rcentros

Most are refurbished, but at least one is new and maybe some are just called "used." Almost every Kindle model represented from the Kindle 3 on up.

Better

https://www.woot.com/category/computers/tablets

rcentros · 12-14-2018, 11:08 PM

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hmmm…we can't find that

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Better

https://www.woot.com/category/computers/tablets

Sorry about that. I must have been doing some kind of search, the URL I had inserted was a really long one. I've edited the post in the original link.

GtrsRGr8 · 12-15-2018, 01:11 AM

Which one should I buy?

rcentros · 12-15-2018, 01:34 AM

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Which one should I buy?

Well, I think Woot hopes you'll buy one or two of each (even more).

If I was in the market for a new eReader, I would probably look at the Refurbished Voyage for $100. Or maybe the Kindle 3 for $20.

ZodWallop · 12-15-2018, 11:56 PM

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If I was in the market for a new eReader, I would probably look at the Refurbished Voyage for $100.

Of the ones listed at Woot!, yeah, I think the $100 Voyage is the winner. I played around a little with a Kindle today at Target and I really didn't like it much. Something like getting to the table of contents seemed too convoluted to me (using the copy of The Great Gatsby that was loaded on the display device).

Maybe I was just having a bad experience. I dunno.

rcentros · 12-16-2018, 08:00 PM

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...I played around a little with a Kindle today at Target and I really didn't like it much. Something like getting to the table of contents seemed too convoluted to me (using the copy of The Great Gatsby that was loaded on the display device).

Maybe I was just having a bad experience. I dunno.

Funny, I went to Best Buy and saw the new Paperwhite for the first time on Friday. Unfortunately they don't let you do anything with them anymore — just watch a demonstration. I liked the "heft" of it (how light it was) and thought it looked well built. The images on the screen were nice and dark, but often graphics are darker and sharper than the actual fonts on these, so it doesn't tell you much. At any rate, the flush screen impressed me and am glad that I got the Tolino Vision 2. If the build is similar to the original Kobo Aura (which I think it is) I can see why you like the Aura.

ZodWallop · 12-17-2018, 10:17 AM

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Funny, I went to Best Buy and saw the new Paperwhite for the first time on Friday. Unfortunately they don't let you do anything with them anymore — just watch a demonstration. I liked the "heft" of it (how light it was) and thought it looked well built. The images on the screen were nice and dark, but often graphics are darker and sharper than the actual fonts on these, so it doesn't tell you much. At any rate, the flush screen impressed me and am glad that I got the Tolino Vision 2. If the build is similar to the original Kobo Aura (which I think it is) I can see why you like the Aura.

Target had a demonstration on the screen, but I was able to exit out of it. I think not letting potential buyers experiment with the display model is a mistake. Maybe they figure Kindle is such a known quantity at this time that isn't needed?

The new Paperwhite does remind me of my Aura. I still have a soft spot for that little device, which is partly why the Glowlight Plus hasn't completely taken over my reading life.

rcentros · 12-17-2018, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ZodWallop

Target had a demonstration on the screen, but I was able to exit out of it. I think not letting potential buyers experiment with the display model is a mistake. Maybe they figure Kindle is such a known quantity at this time that isn't needed?

Best Buy has been doing this for a while now. I don't like it at all. I noticed they still had a couple of the Paperwhite 3s on sale, for $20 more than the Paperwhite 4s, which is kind of odd.

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The new Paperwhite does remind me of my Aura. I still have a soft spot for that little device, which is partly why the Glowlight Plus hasn't completely taken over my reading life.

I really like the Tolino Vision 2. Small, light, bright screen, dark fonts and can be dimmed way down for night reading. It looks like the Tolinos are turning into my "go to" readers. Hardware-wise the Visions are basically your Aura, except slightly longer and with a home button (and an E-Carta screen). (And versions 2 through 4 are waterproof.)

ZodWallop · 12-17-2018, 06:09 PM

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Best Buy has been doing this for a while now. I don't like it at all. I noticed they still had a couple of the Paperwhite 3s on sale, for $20 more than the Paperwhite 4s, which is kind of odd.

I saw the same. I feel bad for anyone who accidentally buys a Paperwhite 3 at full price as a gift.

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I really like the Tolino Vision 2. Small, light, bright screen, dark fonts and can be dimmed way down for night reading. It looks like the Tolinos are turning into my "go to" readers. Hardware-wise the Visions are basically your Aura, except slightly longer and with a home button (and an E-Carta screen). (And versions 2 through 4 are waterproof.)

Yeah, after your previous mention, I checked out a review of the Tolino Vision HD 3. But it didn't look to be an improvement on my Glowlight Plus. It may be smaller, but it's not like the Glowlight Plus feels gigantic.

Pizza_Cant_Read · 12-17-2018, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ZodWallop

Target had a demonstration on the screen, but I was able to exit out of it. I think not letting potential buyers experiment with the display model is a mistake. Maybe they figure Kindle is such a known quantity at this time that isn't needed?

A mistake indeed. I bought my first Oasis only because the worker at the airport bookstore/kiosk took one out of the box for me. I wasn’t supposed to turn it on but doing so sure helped me convince my wife to let me buy it :D

rcentros · 12-17-2018, 10:27 PM

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Yeah, after your previous mention, I checked out a review of the Tolino Vision HD 3. But it didn't look to be an improvement on my Glowlight Plus. It may be smaller, but it's not like the Glowlight Plus feels gigantic.

It's not that much smaller. And the Tolino interface is pretty spartan. I'm just cheap. The Vision 2 was priced well from a seller I've bought from before. And, to be honest, I'm getting used to the Tolinos and I like their "spartan" interface.

ZodWallop · 12-17-2018, 11:38 PM

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And, to be honest, I'm getting used to the Tolinos and I like their "spartan" interface.

You might like the newer Nooks. Have you spent any time with a Glowlight 3?

driph · 12-18-2018, 09:53 PM

Careful with Woot "refurbished" Kindles. I bought a Voyage last month and they shipped me a Paperwhite. Shipped that back and received a Voyage with multiple pinholes throughout the bottom portion of the screen.

Dealing with customer service now for round three, but at this point I'm about to call it a loss and write off Woot for this sort of purchase.

12-14-2018, 08:24 PM	#1
rcentros eReader Wrangler Posts: 7,865 Karma: 51519919 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Boise, ID Device: PB HD3, GL3, Tolino Vision 4, Voyage, Clara HD	16 Different Kindle Offers on Woot Most are refurbished, but at least one is new and maybe some are just called "used." Almost every Kindle model represented from the Kindle 3 on up. https://www.woot.com/category/comput..._cnt_cdet_pc_5 Last edited by rcentros; 12-14-2018 at 11:06 PM.

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12-14-2018, 09:53 PM	#2
Barbara1955 Non-Techy Posts: 4,455 Karma: 15499273 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: WV---USA Device: Samsung Cell Phone & Amazon Fires & Kobo eReaders	hmmm…we can't find that The page your browser asked for isn't on our servers. This is what we geeks call a 404 error. The link you followed may be old, or you might have mistyped the address. If you are unable to find what you're looking for write us and we'll try to help.

12-15-2018, 01:11 AM	#5
GtrsRGr8 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 7,334 Karma: 27815322 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Southeastern U.S., ya'll Device: Kindle; Kindle (10.1.1) for PC; Kindle Cloud Reader	Which one should I buy?

12-18-2018, 09:53 PM	#15
driph Junior Member Posts: 8 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2011 Device: Paperwhite	Careful with Woot "refurbished" Kindles. I bought a Voyage last month and they shipped me a Paperwhite. Shipped that back and received a Voyage with multiple pinholes throughout the bottom portion of the screen. Dealing with customer service now for round three, but at this point I'm about to call it a loss and write off Woot for this sort of purchase.

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