Hey guys I'm the author of "Your Life is a Business: Understand How the World Works to Become Wealthy". It's available at a great price 2.99. I hope you enjoy it.
who really cares about how fast it is. if I can get to the internet on the go thats all I care about. With the wi-fi you need to be by a wireless hotspot
The Amazon web site says "Kindle with Special Offers has all the same features as Kindle (Latest Generation) and is available with Free 3G + Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi only connectivity."
I would think "all the same features" would include the 3g browsing. Does anyone have the special offers version so you can tell us for sure?
@LenEdgerly Thanks for your reply. Despite the wording at Amazon the special offers kindle and original kindle are identical hardware. I can't see any reason to buy the original over the special offers version.
Kindle 3 - 3G is now only $139 for ad-supported version! I think I might get one just for the free 3G connection and the web browser. I don't read too many books, but the browser is what interests me. Can you tell me, does the Kindle include a backlit screen for reading in dark rooms, or would I need a light on?
@forsaken707 Your aunt will need a WiFi source to buy books. If none exists at her home, that could be inconvenient, but if there is a coffee shop nearby that might work. It gets complicated if there's a password, and she has to set up the WiFi the first time using Settings.
@magicisawesome111 Yes, it's free for as long as you have the Kindle. It's worth the extra $50 if you frequently need to buy content or browse the web away from WiFi. I like it for buying a magazine at an airport just before my flight leaves. So for me, yes, the convenience of 3G is worth the extra. I just bought a 3G with Special Options, which is just $164 - a pretty good deal given the free 3G, IMO.
@forsaken707 - you don't have to have wifi at your house but you MUST have wifi access somewhere and you'll only be able to get books when you do have wifi. Also, DON'T get the $114 version. That one has constant ads on it which is why it is cheaper. You're only saving $25, but now you'll have ads on the screen constantly. Since your aunt doesn't have wifi at home I'd really recommend that she get the Wifi + 3G version or get a wireless router if she has internet at home.
You can access the Kindle store (& the internet in general) any place there's a Wi-Fi hotspot (ie starbucks, library), just as long as it doesn't require a password. If it does, & you have it you still can, just punch it in.
You can access the Kindle store (& the internet in general) anyplace there's a Wi-Fi hotspot (ie starbucks, library), just as long as it doesn't require a password. If it does, & you have it you still can, just punch it in.
The Kindle is the best idea ever! I was looking on Amazon and you can buy a E-book for $1.25! The book that I was looking at ranged from $8.75 to $17.50! Hmmm $1.25 or $8.75/$17.50?
I say this is video is inaccurate. The page loaded faster on both Kindles than any page loads at my house over my Wifi. So yeah, if you have fast internet at your current location, the wifi browsing will be faster...
I got a kindle for X mas. My mom said it was the newest generation of kindle and I have no clue how to use the facebook/twitter. Can somebody tell me a quick description on how to use it. And if you can go on youtube or something like that? My mom doesn't know either.
@LiveforDBZ Set up your Twitter/Facebook accounts under Settings using the Menu key. Highlight a section of something you're reading, then press ALT and the Enter keys. A dialog box will appear in which you can write a tweet or Facebook update. You can't watch YouTube or other videos.
does the kindle 3 with 3g come with wi-fi, cuz i saw that theres a kindle 3 free 3g+ wi-fi. which one would be better to use in a foreign country like in japan or something?
@whateveryoudo1031 That's a good use-case for WiFi only. The 3G is an added convenience, for example if you find yourself at an airport and want to buy a copy of the NYT as your flight's leaving - 3G makes it easy.
does that mean that if I get the 3G version, while I am in rural india I can get the internet on my kindle. cuz if that is the case, I'm totally going for it.
@LenEdgerly Hmm. Thanks Len. I'll keep investigating. Even moderate internet access could still make it worth the extra $50. I have not found any firm information on this yet, though.
@LenEdgerly - that is incorrect. Currently the browser is fully functional in at least 61 countries and India is in that list of 61 countries so if you can get 3G in rural India then you should be able to browse. Wikipedia is available in 100 countries. I will admit that the list of 61 countries is pretty strange though. All of the Americas but little in Europe (Ireland, Ukraine, Romania, Norway, etc.)
I hope Amazon won't get rid of the Browser. That would be bad bizness practice. "Experimental" probably means that you are on you're own if you have issues with the Browser.
@kaerlighed Kindle's don't have color displays, the use E-Ink to replicate the experience of reading a book. Yeah you don't have color but it doesn't glare in the sun like LCD displays.
@LenEdgerly Is it free anywhere? how much does it cost to access web in Europe for instance? I understand that the cost of the surf is get back from Amazon from the cost of the book, but if I don't buy any, just surf the web?
@LenEdgerly Is it free anywhere? how much does it cost to access web in Europe for instance? I understand that the cost of the surf is get back from Amazon from the cost of the book, but if I don't buy any, just surf the web?
u cant make a comparison like this...
MegaTwangster 3 days ago
looks like a 1950s computer of some sort
UBossMusic 3 months ago
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Have anyone used its USIM card for another modem? Or tried to use Kindle itself as a modem?
Anyway, ordering the version ASAP. Kindle Touch doesn't have free 3G browsing anymore (except wikipedia and amazon pages)
nrz666 3 months ago
Hey guys I'm the author of "Your Life is a Business: Understand How the World Works to Become Wealthy". It's available at a great price 2.99. I hope you enjoy it.
themop11 4 months ago
who really cares about how fast it is. if I can get to the internet on the go thats all I care about. With the wi-fi you need to be by a wireless hotspot
operationono 5 months ago
DO you have to pay for the 3g service?
thetito626 5 months ago
@thetito626 no amazon pays for it
hersim123 4 months ago
@forsaken707
wi-fi is needed else she needs to visit burger king or other hotspot services.
qwaszx994 5 months ago
@ButterySnowBoard
If you really want to download books then yes. Otherwise you saw how slow the browsing is...
LIONFURY3 6 months ago
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comniwat 6 months ago
In your opinion is the 3g worth the extra money?
ButterySnowBoard 6 months ago
I'M GONNA PUT DINA RIGBY IN THE GROUND!!!
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2009frankcastle 6 months ago
One word: tripod.
javierordz 6 months ago
The Amazon web site says "Kindle with Special Offers has all the same features as Kindle (Latest Generation) and is available with Free 3G + Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi only connectivity."
I would think "all the same features" would include the 3g browsing. Does anyone have the special offers version so you can tell us for sure?
ed1958ed 7 months ago
@ed1958ed I have a 3G with Special Offers and it does include browsing the web.
LenEdgerly 6 months ago
@LenEdgerly Thanks for your reply. Despite the wording at Amazon the special offers kindle and original kindle are identical hardware. I can't see any reason to buy the original over the special offers version.
ed1958ed 6 months ago
Kindle 3 - 3G is now only $139 for ad-supported version! I think I might get one just for the free 3G connection and the web browser. I don't read too many books, but the browser is what interests me. Can you tell me, does the Kindle include a backlit screen for reading in dark rooms, or would I need a light on?
HotOnYourTrail 7 months ago
Can you surf any web-page with kindle 3? or just wikipedia and the ones in the bookmark.
Nightwolf9SS 7 months ago
Looking sexy in the licra!!! I keeds :D
UndefinedThing 8 months ago
@forsaken707 Your aunt will need a WiFi source to buy books. If none exists at her home, that could be inconvenient, but if there is a coffee shop nearby that might work. It gets complicated if there's a password, and she has to set up the WiFi the first time using Settings.
LenEdgerly 8 months ago
@PenultimateRun Nope.
LenEdgerly 8 months ago
is the 3g completely free for as long as you have the kindle ? and is it worth the 50 bucks? please respond
magicisawesome111 8 months ago
@magicisawesome111 Yes, it's free for as long as you have the Kindle. It's worth the extra $50 if you frequently need to buy content or browse the web away from WiFi. I like it for buying a magazine at an airport just before my flight leaves. So for me, yes, the convenience of 3G is worth the extra. I just bought a 3G with Special Options, which is just $164 - a pretty good deal given the free 3G, IMO.
LenEdgerly 8 months ago
@LenEdgerly Thank you. I saw that it is now only $164 so i am definitely considering it. Thanks for getting back to me so fast!
magicisawesome111 8 months ago
@LenEdgerly It looks like the Kindle with the "Special Offers" only supports the Web Browser over Wi-Fi, not 3G.
The (now) $139 Kindle 3G with Special Offers states:
New WebKit-Based Browser - Browse the web over Wi-Fi (experimental)
The $189 Kindle 3G states:
WebKit-Based Browser – Free 3G web browsing (experimental)
Is my assumption correct?
hotdealwire 7 months ago
Do you think that the 3G would work properly in Brazil?
Jigor969 8 months ago
@forsaken707 - you don't have to have wifi at your house but you MUST have wifi access somewhere and you'll only be able to get books when you do have wifi. Also, DON'T get the $114 version. That one has constant ads on it which is why it is cheaper. You're only saving $25, but now you'll have ads on the screen constantly. Since your aunt doesn't have wifi at home I'd really recommend that she get the Wifi + 3G version or get a wireless router if she has internet at home.
2011blueman 9 months ago
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@forsaken707
You can access the Kindle store (& the internet in general) any place there's a Wi-Fi hotspot (ie starbucks, library), just as long as it doesn't require a password. If it does, & you have it you still can, just punch it in.
jdmitchell2 9 months ago
@forsaken707
You can access the Kindle store (& the internet in general) anyplace there's a Wi-Fi hotspot (ie starbucks, library), just as long as it doesn't require a password. If it does, & you have it you still can, just punch it in.
jdmitchell2 9 months ago
Buy it now on Mahaffeyiti(dot)com for the cheapest price on the net !!!! Kindle 3G is Amazing !!
mahaffeyitidotcom 11 months ago
ur wifi has only 3 bars (1:12), get closer to ur router n re-run ur test.
steven6639 1 year ago
Kindle 3 probably uses AT&T 3G
MattsFarm01 1 year ago
The Kindle is the best idea ever! I was looking on Amazon and you can buy a E-book for $1.25! The book that I was looking at ranged from $8.75 to $17.50! Hmmm $1.25 or $8.75/$17.50?
Baboonaiih 1 year ago
This is quite a pointless video, it is pretty obvious which is going to be faster....
RDProductions1001 1 year ago
I say this is video is inaccurate. The page loaded faster on both Kindles than any page loads at my house over my Wifi. So yeah, if you have fast internet at your current location, the wifi browsing will be faster...
OrganizedChaosX19 1 year ago
i find it funny how you did this before a bike ride, pretty random! but great review!
harrrrrison 1 year ago
I got a kindle for X mas. My mom said it was the newest generation of kindle and I have no clue how to use the facebook/twitter. Can somebody tell me a quick description on how to use it. And if you can go on youtube or something like that? My mom doesn't know either.
LiveforDBZ 1 year ago
@LiveforDBZ Set up your Twitter/Facebook accounts under Settings using the Menu key. Highlight a section of something you're reading, then press ALT and the Enter keys. A dialog box will appear in which you can write a tweet or Facebook update. You can't watch YouTube or other videos.
LenEdgerly 1 year ago
@LenEdgerly Thank you it worked HAPPY NEW YEAR!
LiveforDBZ 1 year ago
Can you watch any videos on it? Say youtube?
BananasFinest 1 year ago
@BananasFinest Its an E-Book reader.
Baboonaiih 1 year ago
Did you really buy two kindles to "race" them smh! We are in a recession man!!
ChiaPetsAlways 1 year ago
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... get some warm clothes and stop shaking the camera - and do not post this kind of ugly videos to the world.
C4myTube 1 year ago
@C4myTube LOOOL
Epifrin 1 year ago
does the kindle 3 with 3g come with wi-fi, cuz i saw that theres a kindle 3 free 3g+ wi-fi. which one would be better to use in a foreign country like in japan or something?
frenchkitty55 1 year ago
@whateveryoudo1031 That's a good use-case for WiFi only. The 3G is an added convenience, for example if you find yourself at an airport and want to buy a copy of the NYT as your flight's leaving - 3G makes it easy.
LenEdgerly 1 year ago
free internet? what a steal...
ziderazzi 1 year ago
you cant browse the internet normally with a kindle?
please inform me about what versions can browse freely and the price
TheIronBj 1 year ago
this is great!!! but I have a question....Can you check you email like hotmail, Gmail, yahoo, etc.....???
MomanMorales 1 year ago
@MomanMorales Yup you can. Im about to go buy one.
goalguy876 1 year ago
does that mean that if I get the 3G version, while I am in rural india I can get the internet on my kindle. cuz if that is the case, I'm totally going for it.
emptyrob 1 year ago
@emptyrob I think that in most countries overseas the 3G only enables you to get to Wikipedia, not general Internet browsing.
LenEdgerly 1 year ago
@LenEdgerly Hmm. Thanks Len. I'll keep investigating. Even moderate internet access could still make it worth the extra $50. I have not found any firm information on this yet, though.
emptyrob 1 year ago
@LenEdgerly that is not true, i am on holiday to italy and it is working fine with internet
wallempd 1 year ago
@LenEdgerly - that is incorrect. Currently the browser is fully functional in at least 61 countries and India is in that list of 61 countries so if you can get 3G in rural India then you should be able to browse. Wikipedia is available in 100 countries. I will admit that the list of 61 countries is pretty strange though. All of the Americas but little in Europe (Ireland, Ukraine, Romania, Norway, etc.)
2011blueman 9 months ago
@emptyrob yes i have the 3g version its awesome
applekiller963 1 year ago
Using Mobile Version of Gmail should be great.
I hope Amazon won't get rid of the Browser. That would be bad bizness practice. "Experimental" probably means that you are on you're own if you have issues with the Browser.
Thanks Len.
Super4188 1 year ago
i don't have wi-fi, so does that mean i have to get the 3G version to buy books or does the wi-fi version come with a usb port?
kikiransom 1 year ago
@kikiransom - they all have usb ports and accept pdf files and what-not.
danielodors 1 year ago
Thanks! The wifi is all I need, and you helped me see this :)
zebraoutpost 1 year ago
Common sense will led you to realize wifi speed will depend upon your internet speed.
javiesau 1 year ago
Cottage? Assistant?...This guy thinks he's more then what he is...Geek.
kilagon10 1 year ago
will the w ebsite come out in colour or simply balck and white?
kaerlighed 1 year ago
@kaerlighed Kindle's don't have color displays, the use E-Ink to replicate the experience of reading a book. Yeah you don't have color but it doesn't glare in the sun like LCD displays.
MidknightMadnezz 1 year ago
can you access any web site while on 3G? or does amazon block most?
dogdude44 1 year ago
@dogdude44 You can access any web site on 3G .
LenEdgerly 1 year ago
@LenEdgerly Is it free anywhere? how much does it cost to access web in Europe for instance? I understand that the cost of the surf is get back from Amazon from the cost of the book, but if I don't buy any, just surf the web?
gabyavra 1 year ago
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@LenEdgerly Is it free anywhere? how much does it cost to access web in Europe for instance? I understand that the cost of the surf is get back from Amazon from the cost of the book, but if I don't buy any, just surf the web?
gabyavra 1 year ago
@dogdude44 amazon doesn't really block sites. but lots of sites won't load on the limited browser.
icejackfrost 1 year ago
@dogdude44 No blocks, but many web sites will not work. Any site with multiple windows (Gmail) for example. Still, for free, I cant complain.
OccamsComb 1 year ago
step on it and see if it helps
f00kumofo123 1 year ago