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I saw that about the password. Mu iPhone comes up with a password screen too. I am talking about where a browser must be launched to see and agree to the T&C first. Not necessarily a password. It is different.
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Originally Posted by cordelli
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I think it depends on the person, there are people reading a kindle on the train on the way home, they will not be able to get the next book until they get someplace with wifi.
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Originally Posted by star_world
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I have both and I use them for completely different things. I just don't see how it's possible to use an iPad for serious reading - thousands of pages - without serious eye strain. I've read several dozen long novels on my Kindle.
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Originally Posted by oldpenny16
(Post 14393802)
I love my iPad but am thinking of getting the WiFi Kindle for reading in situations such as out on my patio or in a car where the iPad is nearly unseeable for someone my age.
Does this make sense? The Kindle 2 can be read by "someone my age" in pretty bright light both outside and in the car. It also works fine with the window shade open on the sunny side of a plane. The new Kindle has 50% more contrast, so that will be better. You can select as large a font as you want and again, the new fonts are supposed to be even clearer. Amazon gives you 30? day return privilege, so you can check it out for yourself. |
Originally Posted by cordelli
(Post 14392845)
I would totally go wifi only, once those hit the refrub store they will probably be under $100. That will be a great deal, and probably not too long from now. |
Originally Posted by Platcomike
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Amazon gives you 30? day return privilege, so you can check it out for yourself. |
Originally Posted by dtsm
(Post 14398565)
Can someone verify this? I'd be willing to give it a try with even a 14 day return policy...
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Btw, actually read a bunch of the amazon.com>kindle community>discussions and found same answer just now, plus lots of other good information. Just placed my order for the wifi & 3G model ;) |
Originally Posted by dougef
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Maybe a dumb question, but - if wifi only, there are many places where before you can do anything on the wifi connection, you need to either enter a name and code or at least agree to the terms and conditions. I am thinking specifically of Panera Bread, the local mall which has free wifi and many hotels that require you to accept their terms each day. Will the Kindle have the ability to display such a page and accept the terms etc? Anyone know how that would work?
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Originally Posted by dtsm
(Post 14398565)
Can someone verify this? I'd be willing to give it a try with even a 14 day return policy...
http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/custom...deId=200144510 Returning Kindle You can return any Kindle you purchased directly from Amazon.com for a full refund within 30 days of the day you received it as long as it is in new condition and in accordance with our return policy. Your Kindle is not eligible for return and refund after the 30-day return period has expired. |
Originally Posted by Platcomike
(Post 14397555)
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That will be a great deal, and probably not too long from now. |
For a Kindle with 3g access, doesn't it need to have a cell data subscription thus more recurring costs?
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Someone is paying for the cell data, but it's not the Kindle owner.
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Originally Posted by lavedder
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For a Kindle with 3g access, doesn't it need to have a cell data subscription thus more recurring costs?
Free 3G Wireless – No monthly payments, no annual contracts |
Originally Posted by nerd
(Post 14410409)
Someone is paying for the cell data, but it's not the Kindle owner.
According my kindle friends, the best kept secret is free 3G access. Because no streaming, no video, no flash, nothing but just text (i.e. books), the cost of downloads relatively low and Amazon 'pays' for it. One of my friends claims he's never not had access, even in the deep woods (??) |
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