Yup. Just wish there was color eink for comic reading.
How's the Nook HD? Just a different tablet?
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How's the Nook HD? Just a different tablet?
Darkmakaimura
Can You Imagine What SureAI Is Going To Do With Garfield?
Yeah that's my bad. I really don't know that until about an hour ago when I looked it up. I actually didn't even know what an eInk was. I'm way off base here so I will take my Fire HD discussion to the appropriate thread.
Looks like Kindle Paperwhite might be released for international customers in early 2013.
Swedish chain Webhallen have begun listing them but stated early 2013 as release date.
It might be grey imports though, since they are selling the special offers version (usually not sold internationally). And the price is quite a lot higher than if ordering directly from amazon.
http://www.webhallen.com/se-sv/hemelektronik/kampanjer/amazon_kindle/
Swedish chain Webhallen have begun listing them but stated early 2013 as release date.
It might be grey imports though, since they are selling the special offers version (usually not sold internationally). And the price is quite a lot higher than if ordering directly from amazon.
http://www.webhallen.com/se-sv/hemelektronik/kampanjer/amazon_kindle/
hardcastlemccormick
Banned
You can make a copy of the files, but they will be useless without breaking the DRM unless your Kindle account has been authorized and you are connected to the internet. Which, on the topic of what the original poster was asking, isn't useful: if Amazon were to remove that book from your account as they asked (an unlikely event, yes), then that "backup" wouldn't have helped. This is why I needed to clarify.
hardcastlemccormick
Banned
see above
VistraNorrez
Member
The special offers were pretty good when the Paperwhite came out. I know I used some of them. But I've mostly ignored them the past month. There are a ton of ads though. I've seen up to 5 pages of "special offers". A lot of movie ads lately.
Well I wasn't talking about you specifically, many people do this despite having an idea about the differences.
Dead Prince
Banned
that's what i see on my fire HD. just movie ads and electronic products. i have to go into the "offers" tab just to see some. haven't seen anything that makes me want to go buy (Except the case lol)
You rock, thanks.
Now, these ads don't pop up as you're turning pages, do they? How/when do they appear?
hardcastlemccormick
Banned
Only when you put the device to sleep and the last chunk of the home screen. It's not a very big deal.
It used to be "get $10 mp3 albums for $1!" or a list of really great books for $3 each. Now it's maybe a $2 MP3 credit, or a list of boring indie romance thriller books that nobody buys even when they're free.
Cool, ordered her one...might use it myself if she lets me.
Thanks for the elaboration. I hear the Nook HD is good for comics, does the Nook color use color eink or is it lcd? Any color eink on the market?
hardcastlemccormick
Banned
No color e-ink yet. If it's a color screen, it's an LCD right now.
Zaraki_Kenpachi
Member
Has amazon been putting the kindles on sale anymore? Like black friday or for christmas coming up should I expect the prices to be lowered or come with a gift card or anything? My brother wants one and he's wondering if he should wait until christmas in case they do sales on the paperwhite kindle anymore.
virtuoso88
Member
I've not seen any deals on eink kindles for over a month. Fires only.
Paperwhites won't be going on sale, they have enough problems keeping them in stock. The Fire and 8.9 Fire HD are the least popular models so they've been clearing a bit of excess stock.
Zaraki_Kenpachi
Member
Alright, that's what I was wondering. I saw Fires on sale but I haven't seen kindles and they used to run promos when I got my kindle keyboard ages ago and wasn't sure if they sold enough now that they didn't need to anymore. Thanks for the help!
so how much of a bad idea would be to get a regular Kindle now that the parperwhite is out?
regular one goes for about $150 here, wich is obviously much more expensive than the US but id like to gift one to my mom (and use it occasionally myself as well) for christmas and I cant find a paperwhite anywhere locally. Is the no-light aspect that much of a bummer?
regular one goes for about $150 here, wich is obviously much more expensive than the US but id like to gift one to my mom (and use it occasionally myself as well) for christmas and I cant find a paperwhite anywhere locally. Is the no-light aspect that much of a bummer?
VistraNorrez
Member
The regular Kindle is still a great device. If you are used to book lights, then they work just as well on that Kindle.
I hope your mom likes it! I was more than a bit hesitant when I got my first Kindle, but the Paperwhite has Changed Everything.
have you tried ordering the regular from amazon.com?
would still probably be cheaper than buying it locally
beelzebozo
Jealous Bastard
KINDLE 3 keyboard device completely frozen on special offers screensaver, when plugged into computer registers as "SE BLANK RINGO" device. called amazon customer service who had no fix. charged the kindle completely to no avail. internet searches turn up no solutions.
do any of you kindle wiz kids know what to do? halp!
do any of you kindle wiz kids know what to do? halp!
customs are a bummer, I would most likely have to pay a fee that would surpass the price. We're also going in vacation soon and I wanted it for that, so no waiting is also a plus
sister making a US trip in May. If I end up loving this i'll probably ask her to bring a couple paperwhites
pelicansurf
Needs a Holiday on Gallifrey
Dead Prince
Banned
got the paperwhite added to the cart. can't decide if i want it. D:
GF tries to order Paperwhite (from Canada). Receives standard Kindle, instead (which she plans to return for a refund). Two days later she then receives another standard Kindle, despite only paying for one.
Does Amazon do this often? I'd expect they lose quite a bit of money this way since most people just keep the item instead of sending it back.
Does Amazon do this often? I'd expect they lose quite a bit of money this way since most people just keep the item instead of sending it back.
Dead Prince
Banned
you positive she's clicking paperwhite? lol
nicoga3000
Saint Nic
Worth it if you read enough. Such a sexy reading device.
Dead Prince
Banned
best buy just keeps sending me reward certificates. got $30 so far. waiting for family to give me some gift cards before i go buy one lol.
adamsappel
Member
You're probably just able to hear electronics. I can hear things like battery chargers, "off" tv's, etc. It can be very annoying when you notice it.
nicoga3000
Saint Nic
Oh nice - I'd be all over that!
It does sound kinda electrical yeah. Oh well its not like turning a page on a real book doesnt cause noise too, lol
mainly just wondering if anyone else heard it or if it was faulty
Its really faint and id be surprised if it wasnt just the way the tech works, idk how you could "break it" thos way fpr example
like a short "bzzz" when you have your ear up to it as you turn a page
Huh. I just tried this and yeah, it does make a very faint noise when you turn the page. Can only hear it when I basically have it pressed to my ear, though.
Dead Prince
Banned
try the "what are you reading" threads. they have lots of links and stuff in there.
I just received the Kindle Paperwhite as an early Christmas gift.
What's considered "normal" for deficiencies in the screen?
I don't notice any discoloration, but there are two pin-sized "holes" where the light seeps through toward the bottom of the screen. It doesn't detract from the reading experience, as you have to carefully stare to find the two tiny spots.
Is this considered normal? My iMac has two dead pixels on it toward the bottom (it came this way), and Apple's official stance states such occurrences are acceptable in modicums (they won't replace the panel unless it's more than ten or so).
Does anyone else have similar observations to share regarding the Paperwhite's screen? Is it worth the trouble of having the unit replaced? Would Amazon consider this worthy of a replacement Kindle?
Edit: I ordered a replacement.
What's considered "normal" for deficiencies in the screen?
I don't notice any discoloration, but there are two pin-sized "holes" where the light seeps through toward the bottom of the screen. It doesn't detract from the reading experience, as you have to carefully stare to find the two tiny spots.
Is this considered normal? My iMac has two dead pixels on it toward the bottom (it came this way), and Apple's official stance states such occurrences are acceptable in modicums (they won't replace the panel unless it's more than ten or so).
Edit: I ordered a replacement.
Compromise: let's meet at the B.C./Washington border!
Thanks for the thought. Hoping the Paperwhite is available here by Feb. For now my reading light + K3 is working fine.
Any ideas about Amazon shipping a second Kindle by accident? If the person decides to keep the extra one, is Amazon out of luck?