kindle???

[chocolateMinnie]

Could anyone clarify for me if I buy a kindle or kindle fire in the USA will they be ok here? I'm assuming yes as they are recharged by USB but don't want to buy a couple as Christmas presents and then find out I've made a big mistake. Thanks.

 

[Tony Toon]

My husband and I both bought kindles in BestBuy when we were over in July. There is no problem whatsoever using them here in the UK. They charge via USB and can also be charged form the mains using the plug adaptor available from Amazon. I also set ours up to be tied to Amazon UK for purchases rather than Amazon USA. The only thing you have to keep an eye out for is the warranty. This is only valid in the country of purchase (i.e.USA) and so is not valid here. BestBuy did have an additional warranty available. DH paid about $10 for an 2 year warranty for his kindle touch wifi, while I paid about $15 for a 2 year warranty for my kindle touch 3G/wifi model. Take care though as some stores try to sell you a much dearer warranty (for a laptop) rather than the cheaper version for an e-reader. They kindles themselves were much cheaper in the US than here.

Mrs TT

 

[chocolateMinnie]

My husband and I both bought kindles in BestBuy when we were over in July. There is no problem whatsoever using them here in the UK. They charge via USB and can also be charged form the mains using the plug adaptor available from Amazon. I also set ours up to be tied to Amazon UK for purchases rather than Amazon USA. The only thing you have to keep an eye out for is the warranty. This is only valid in the country of purchase (i.e.USA) and so is not valid here. BestBuy did have an additional warranty available. DH paid about $10 for an 2 year warranty for his kindle touch wifi, while I paid about $15 for a 2 year warranty for my kindle touch 3G/wifi model. Take care though as some stores try to sell you a much dearer warranty (for a laptop) rather than the cheaper version for an e-reader. They kindles themselves were much cheaper in the US than here.

Mrs TT

Thanks that is what I hoped. The heads up about the warranty is invaluable. Thanks again

 

[wayneg]

Is it worth buying when you have to buy the warranty ontop?
I just compared the Kindle Fire on Amazon.co.uk & .com
£30 difference less the cost of warranty so down to about £20 saving.

We have bouight a couple of iPads over there with about £100 each saving, not sure I would give up holiday time to save £20 myself but then again I am not into shopping.

 

[chocolateMinnie]

Is it worth buying when you have to buy the warranty ontop?
I just compared the Kindle Fire on Amazon.co.uk & .com
£30 difference less the cost of warranty so down to about £20 saving.

We have bouight a couple of iPads over there with about £100 each saving, not sure I would give up holiday time to save £20 myself but then again I am not into shopping.

Fair comment Wayneg - I did think they may be cheaper and we have seen cheap electronics over there and also at the airport. Will only pick up if they are a good deal. Would kick myself if I did see them cheaper though and then have to dither about whether we could use them here or not. As for the ipad it is well out of our league to be able to afford two for DS and DD Christmas present.

 

[goofieslonglostsis]

My husband and I both bought kindles in BestBuy when we were over in July. There is no problem whatsoever using them here in the UK. They charge via USB and can also be charged form the mains using the plug adaptor available from Amazon. I also set ours up to be tied to Amazon UK for purchases rather than Amazon USA. The only thing you have to keep an eye out for is the warranty. This is only valid in the country of purchase (i.e.USA) and so is not valid here. BestBuy did have an additional warranty available. DH paid about $10 for an 2 year warranty for his kindle touch wifi, while I paid about $15 for a 2 year warranty for my kindle touch 3G/wifi model. Take care though as some stores try to sell you a much dearer warranty (for a laptop) rather than the cheaper version for an e-reader. They kindles themselves were much cheaper in the US than here.

Mrs TT

With regards to the warrenty; you might want to contact Amazon, wouldn't be surprised if Bestbuy was trying to up you one.

I've been using Kindles for my family ever since they first started sending Kindles outside of the US. Some bought and sent to our side of the Channel (am Dutch) and some bought through Amazon and delivered to our WDW resort to bring home myself.

Over the years have had some problems with one and never ever has there been a second hesitation when it comes to warranty. It is perfect service. Have had a replacement sent free of charge (and sent faulty one back on Amazons charge) about 8 months after buying when having a battery problem. Had it on my door step within 36 hours. Was a known problem with that type back then and we got a newer type to replace it. That newer one now is having some troubles and eventhough it very theoretically is "old", Amazon will do nothing but offer perfect warranty including yet again replacing it once I get home (is my dads kindle and his english is too bad, so waiting for me to come back and deal with it for him). All free of charge, no doubting me or having to ask for it, but simply looking at the records, seeing that software help didn't do the trick and believing their product should not be displaying the problem we are having, no matter how much or little used it is.

This actually is one of the reasons we are such kindle believers in the family and have multiple ones. It has shown and continues to show that problems can always happen but if it does, we know it has proper warranty and service.

 

[chocolateMinnie]

With regards to the warrenty; you might want to contact Amazon, wouldn't be surprised if Bestbuy was trying to up you one.

I've been using Kindles for my family ever since they first started sending Kindles outside of the US. Some bought and sent to our side of the Channel (am Dutch) and some bought through Amazon and delivered to our WDW resort to bring home myself.

Over the years have had some problems with one and never ever has there been a second hesitation when it comes to warranty. It is perfect service. Have had a replacement sent free of charge (and sent faulty one back on Amazons charge) about 8 months after buying when having a battery problem. Had it on my door step within 36 hours. Was a known problem with that type back then and we got a newer type to replace it. That newer one now is having some troubles and eventhough it very theoretically is "old", Amazon will do nothing but offer perfect warranty including yet again replacing it once I get home (is my dads kindle and his english is too bad, so waiting for me to come back and deal with it for him). All free of charge, no doubting me or having to ask for it, but simply looking at the records, seeing that software help didn't do the trick and believing their product should not be displaying the problem we are having, no matter how much or little used it is.

This actually is one of the reasons we are such kindle believers in the family and have multiple ones. It has shown and continues to show that problems can always happen but if it does, we know it has proper warranty and service.

thanks for the great feedback -that is great recommendation for kindle

 

[orangetiggs]

I contacted amazon today as mil wants to get one and they told me a us version wouldnt work here?

 

[wayneg]

I contacted amazon today as mil wants to get one and they told me a us version wouldnt work here?

Someone else that doesn't have an idea what they are doing. No reason they shouldn't work here.

I have been on phone today for nearly 2 hours sorting out a phone contract. Since ordering on Friday I decided I wanted a more expensive tariff. Phone seller said ring Three, Three said ring seller. Tried again, same again. Told the seller they change my tariff or I return the phone, she said I couldn't as I had put the sim card in. I ended up telling her to get the T&C's onscreen, clearly says 7 day cooling off period, day 1 starts from inserting the SIM card.
Why does no-one know anything about what they are selling?

 

[Hipster Meg]

I contacted amazon today as mil wants to get one and they told me a us version wouldnt work here?

My in-laws just bought me Kindle back from their US holiday and it works perfectly fine.

 

[ford family]

Fair comment Wayneg - I did think they may be cheaper and we have seen cheap electronics over there and also at the airport. Will only pick up if they are a good deal. Would kick myself if I did see them cheaper though and then have to dither about whether we could use them here or not. As for the ipad it is well out of our league to be able to afford two for DS and DD Christmas present.

Bear in mind that prices in the US are usually diplayed before sales tax as that differs from county to county.

ford family

 

[wayneg]

What about the Nexus 7 not an ipad but probably better than the Kindles.

http://www.comet.co.uk/p/Tablets/buy-GOOGLE-NEXUS-7-TABLET-Tablet/123397

Thread here about the Fire HD, with discount it brings it to within £25 of the US price (less when warranty is added in US)
http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/kindle-fire-hd-149-tesco-direct-rrp-159-1344279

 

[married2mm]

What about the Nexus 7 not an ipad but probably better than the Kindles.

http://www.comet.co.uk/p/Tablets/buy-GOOGLE-NEXUS-7-TABLET-Tablet/123397?_$ja=tsid:8361|prd:47868&utm_source=HotUKDeals&utm_medium=Affiliates&awc=157_1351111748_f4763b6507354527b9562a675b335462&cm_mmc=AW-_-HotUKDeals-_-links-_-generic


Thread here about the Fire HD, with discount it brings it to within £25 of the US price (less when warranty is added in US)
http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/kindle-fire-hd-149-tesco-direct-rrp-159-1344279

please excuse my ignorance, but what is the difference between (mini)ipad,kindle or nexus 7? which is best?

if wanting to surf web, play some games,look on youtube etc?

 

[wayneg]

please excuse my ignorance, but what is the difference between (mini)ipad,kindle or nexus 7? which is best?

if wanting to surf web, play some games,look on youtube etc?

Don't know enough about them. DS has the latest iPad, I just don't see the point in them, I think it means I am getting old
Just read reviews, ones I have read all rate the Nexus 7
http://www.stuff.tv/review/google-nexus-7

 

[torsie24]

Just coming in with another option - so ignore me if you've already done the research and are set on a Kindle.

But I was going to get a Kindle, and then got a Kobo Touch instead.

By far a better decision for me.

Exact same size and features as a Kindle Touch, but was half the price and I can buy books from anywhere to use on it (always find places cheaper than Amazon) and I can put my Surrey Library books on there (which you can't with Kindle)

Have recommended to a few people and they've all gone Kobo instead and are really glad they did.

 

[married2mm]

Don't know enough about them. DS has the latest iPad, I just don't see the point in them, I think it means I am getting old

lol-i must admit-i actually like typing on a keypad-not just touching a screen-so i'm past it also!

Just read reviews, ones I have read all rate the Nexus 7
http://www.stuff.tv/review/google-nexus-7

thanks,
i shall read review and see if it makes any sense to a non-techno like myself

 

[wayneg]

Nexus down another £10 today. wait a while and you might get them free in a box of cornflakes.
http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/asu...-99-10-voucher-pc-world-currys-online-1344806

 

[Magic Megadegs]

please excuse my ignorance, but what is the difference between (mini)ipad,kindle or nexus 7? which is best?

if wanting to surf web, play some games,look on youtube etc?

Hi there. None of them have flash support or player which means you struggle to run flash games etc but that is overcome able with relevant apps. Basically mini ipad your tied into apple and their App Store, google you have to use google play to download stuff and kindle which is loosely based on android platform uses its own App Store. Kindles App Store is growing but very limited certainly in comparison to apples (biggest by a mile) and google play.

We are having the same deliberations x I think we are going with the mini ipad for ds as despite the difference in cost (it is the most expensive) we have probably spent at least the difference in content eg apps/music/films for dh's ipad and the family iPod touch. These can obviously then be downloaded gratis onto the new apple device so in reality despite the initial outlay it will actually save money in content (does that make sense?!?)

The only gripe is falling into the Apple trap which we have hook, line and sinker. Once they've got you, they make it hard to escape!!!

Good luck with your hunting xxx

 

[married2mm]

Hi there. None of them have flash support or player which means you struggle to run flash games etc but that is overcome able with relevant apps. Basically mini ipad your tied into apple and their App Store, google you have to use google play to download stuff and kindle which is loosely based on android platform uses its own App Store. Kindles App Store is growing but very limited certainly in comparison to apples (biggest by a mile) and google play.

We are having the same deliberations x I think we are going with the mini ipad for ds as despite the difference in cost (it is the most expensive) we have probably spent at least the difference in content eg apps/music/films for dh's ipad and the family iPod touch. These can obviously then be downloaded gratis onto the new apple device so in reality despite the initial outlay it will actually save money in content (does that make sense?!?)

The only gripe is falling into the Apple trap which we have hook, line and sinker. Once they've got you, they make it hard to escape!!!

Good luck with your hunting xxx

thanks for all the info-still undecided though-think mini ipad is currently in the lead-for "coolness" more than anything!
must make final decision soon.

 

[wayneg]

thanks for all the info-still undecided though-think mini ipad is currently in the lead-for "coolness" more than anything!
must make final decision soon.

Depends what you want it for, Matt has the iPad 3, says he would not want the smaller screen, the one he has is small enough.

Apple have some great deals on "refurb" deals like this http://store.apple.com/uk/product/FC707B/A/refurbished-ipad-with-wi-fi-64gb-black-3rd-generation
£120 off retail, they say refurb but write up says new battery, new case, full 12 month warrenty, I guess they are selling new as refurb so they can discount shift stock.
Stock comes and goes every day, some of the cheaper models were there this morning but gone now.