tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-872447660964013545.post8557671392682984666..comments2024-03-18T22:39:50.137-07:00Comments on A Kindle World blog: Kindle Deals, one in connection with Veterans Day. Early Black Friday page. Big6 buy-button glitch. Paperwhite compared to Kobo and Nook Glowlight. A Kindle Fire HD Guide Book free Today Only.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05109282436243758435noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-872447660964013545.post-36428949592846083362012-11-19T05:49:30.008-08:002012-11-19T05:49:30.008-08:00Gordon, it's incredibly useful in that way, fo...Gordon, it's incredibly useful in that way, for sure. It's almost a well-kept secret when it comes to people who don't read the forums closely or certain blogs :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05109282436243758435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-872447660964013545.post-71179315759136790382012-11-17T11:15:53.858-08:002012-11-17T11:15:53.858-08:00I know a cycling couple who depended on a 3G kindl...I know a cycling couple who depended on a 3G kindle for all their internet communications on a tour of Europe. Gordon Inkeleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12457336314246344460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-872447660964013545.post-80386702250374025272012-11-16T11:56:47.749-08:002012-11-16T11:56:47.749-08:00Gordon,
True - all 3G Kindles will work in the sa...Gordon, <br />True - all 3G Kindles will work in the same countries that have 3G access in deals with Amazon... I just get fixated on the fact that the KK will work for ALL text-heavy websites (not just Amazon store or Wikipedia) in about 60 countries.<br /><br /> The slowwww web browsing feature is enabled in 60 countries for the KK but 3G is possible for downloading of just Kindle books and access to the Amazon Kindlestore and Wikipedia in many more countries.<br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05109282436243758435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-872447660964013545.post-32503957559632126012012-11-16T06:00:08.441-08:002012-11-16T06:00:08.441-08:00Do some 3G capable Kindles work in more countries ...Do some 3G capable Kindles work in more countries than others? The KK does have twice the memory of newer models but I'm not sure what we would use it for, given the fact that amazon give us cloud storage anyway. Gordon Inkeleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12457336314246344460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-872447660964013545.post-63390503236082627332012-11-15T18:58:22.799-08:002012-11-15T18:58:22.799-08:00"You can't *beat* more space..." ..."You can't *beat* more space..." :-) Should not rush along when typing...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05109282436243758435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-872447660964013545.post-34606978040831970872012-11-15T18:57:41.629-08:002012-11-15T18:57:41.629-08:00Sure thing, Gordon. (The K3 is underrated, though...Sure thing, Gordon. (The K3 is underrated, though I do now miss Touch a bit, but you can't be more space, text-to-speech, and free 3G website access worldwide (or at least in 60 countries)...<br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05109282436243758435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-872447660964013545.post-8902951791524502592012-11-15T17:25:09.910-08:002012-11-15T17:25:09.910-08:00Sounds like a pretty close comparison. For now, I&...Sounds like a pretty close comparison. For now, I'll keep the KK. <br /><br />Thanks for this useful analysis.Gordon Inkeleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12457336314246344460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-872447660964013545.post-56446874703542567582012-11-15T14:41:16.343-08:002012-11-15T14:41:16.343-08:00Gordon, I was happy with the reading experience on...Gordon, I was happy with the reading experience on the KK as it was and would not have bought another e-reader except for doing the blog.<br /><br /> However, the Paperwhite is really nice when the light is lower indoors, and I use the lighting just to get it to the 'whiter' look w/o letting it glow at me. I came to prefer the KTouch this year though I would not have bought it if not a blogger.<br /><br /> And the Paperwhite is what I choose to use now - there's something about being able to see it as almost white at anytime. And it's very light and yet solid feeling. Fonts are dark enough and resolution is very good. Images tend to look better and the zoom is more effective. <br /><br />BUT I would have been very happy to just stay with what I had and likely would have. <br /><br />One thing: My KTouch had a lighter background than my KK which was nice. The Paperwhite is a tad lighter w/o the light. I think that the KTouch font being heavier comes across somewhat darker, but Paperwhite darkness has been okay, except for the Home screen where they insist on using a very light, thin, whispy font which is 'neat' looking but annoys me. It's very good if one prefers Baskerville font. But we can change to 'covers' view. Otherwise, my main reaction is it's very pleasurable.<br /><br />In rooms w/o any light at all I do see mild area-discolorations if I look for it but still prefer it to the other models. It's just that I would not have felt I needed it were I not blogging about Kindles.<br /><br /> I didn't have a positive reaction to the Nook Glowlight because the lighting method bothered me.<br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05109282436243758435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-872447660964013545.post-86060125748714818322012-11-15T08:10:31.854-08:002012-11-15T08:10:31.854-08:00How would you compare the reading experience on th...How would you compare the reading experience on the PW vs the KK? Gordon Inkeleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12457336314246344460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-872447660964013545.post-47113150612337247782012-11-13T11:11:08.327-08:002012-11-13T11:11:08.327-08:00The charger works for any Kindle model. I use vari...The charger works for any Kindle model. I use various Kindle chargers interchangeably w/ no probs. Sorry it wasn't 50%. But we tend to call until we reach a more-reasonable customer rep. It's not that you sat on it or something - the screen went bad. That should be treated differently. Some of the reps are not as up on these things. A loyal Kindle 3 customer 2 yrs later should get a decent discount. But glad you're okay to get one at not too bad a discount. (I'd try again.)<br /><br />I have to use the 'delay' feature as I literally get about 100 spam comments to each genuine one. I don't want to use the Captcha because that is very frustrating to most who want to say something. There's a notice about this below the input box when commenting. <br /><br />Sorry for the inconvenience and confusion. I have a Paperwhite and on the first day I could see some pink blue-green, but leaving it exposed to the air took away 95% of it and I have to remember to look hard now to see any area discolorations and only in a room with no lights. Otherwise, it's gorgeous now.<br /><br /> The KK is a good model. More space and with text-to-speech and free 3G globally on any mainly text-focused website.<br /><br />Thanks for your generous words.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05109282436243758435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-872447660964013545.post-60532946919417650632012-11-13T11:00:24.331-08:002012-11-13T11:00:24.331-08:00Andrys: Not sure if my previous post went through....Andrys: Not sure if my previous post went through...I bought a KK @ 30% discount. They weren't willing to go further. This will fit in the case that I have. I'll keep an eye on the K pw over the next month to see if they manage to address the various screen issues that seem to have come up. <br /><br />MANY thanks for your very helpful suggestions above. Once again, your blog proves to be an essential resource for Kindle owners. Gordon Inkeleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12457336314246344460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-872447660964013545.post-9992877747751992962012-11-13T10:24:11.611-08:002012-11-13T10:24:11.611-08:00Thanks Andrys. I called and they offered me a $15 ...Thanks Andrys. I called and they offered me a $15 discount on the basic (non keyboard) Kindle or the Kindle Touch, which doesn't seem to be current. Guess I will call back using the number you suggest. As you know, the new Paperwhite models won't ship for more than a month and seem to have encountered some problems. Another issue for me: I have the Amazon case for the Kindle KK and the charger. Gordon Inkeleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12457336314246344460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-872447660964013545.post-29311248731239549502012-11-13T09:53:52.733-08:002012-11-13T09:53:52.733-08:00Gordon, I forgot to give you the specific Kindle S...Gordon, I forgot to give you the specific Kindle Support number, which is better to call than the general Amazon one.<br /><br /> 866-321-8851 U.S.<br /><br />If you're outside the U.S., use the "Contact Us" at the Kindle Support page. That's at <a href="http://amzn.to/kcall_me" rel="nofollow">http://amzn.to/kcall_me</a><br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05109282436243758435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-872447660964013545.post-37583888049183943942012-11-13T03:14:52.138-08:002012-11-13T03:14:52.138-08:00Gordon, sorry to read that. But if you call them,...Gordon, sorry to read that. But if you call them, some reps will offer to sell you another one at half price. If one doesn't, call again and try another rep.<br /><br /> The current Kindle Keyboard model hasn't changed at all. Let me know how ti goes.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05109282436243758435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-872447660964013545.post-78289119691844682542012-11-12T23:44:19.082-08:002012-11-12T23:44:19.082-08:00Andrys: The screen on my approximately 2 year old ...Andrys: The screen on my approximately 2 year old kindle keyboard 3G failed so I am looking for a replacement. Do the current Kindle keyboard models offer exactly the same features--or has the KK changed?Gordon Inkeleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12457336314246344460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-872447660964013545.post-28314738541061528502012-11-11T11:09:51.528-08:002012-11-11T11:09:51.528-08:00Nice deal 30 kindles for $3! I’ll be checking them...Nice deal 30 kindles for $3! I’ll be checking them out when I have the time. 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