Kindle 3rd Gen Review - Gmail, Google Talk, Google Maps, Blogger - Part 1

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**Update** 12/2011 message from Amazon appeared on the kindle (I don't know whether this applies to newer generations) saying: "There is no charge to use Whispernet 3G wireless outside the U.S. to receive books, receive single periodical issues, access archived items, browse the Kindle store, or use the experimental web browser."

Here's a demonstration of several Google products on the 3rd generation Amazon Kindle. Gmail is the most difficult one to use, and while I had success with it yesterday, I was unable to send a message today. I forgot to include Google Calendar on this, but that works as well, although I haven't tried to setup appointments. This is the 3G model, although I am logged onto WIFI for the Google Talk portion. Interestingly enough, my desk is too far for my laptop to get WIFI, but Kindle was able to reach. Normally WIFI is faster, but at that distance from the router, 3G was actually much faster than WIFI.

Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• 3G
• WIFI
• GChat
• e-mail
• email
• Maps
• Blog
• blogger

[odouroushouseant]

@ASSASSIANScreed546 what question do you have?

[odouroushouseant]

@TheShoSho1948 the mobile version if gmail works a lot better for me

[odouroushouseant]

@PlushYou you cannot download from internet as far as I know, however you can download from your computer via USB cable. It has a rudimentary music player

[patriciae9]

can you use the browser for FREE anywhere in the world where there is 3G coverage?

[odouroushouseant]

@patriciae9 I haven't tried, so I don't know for sure. I'm sure you can find the answer with a google search. Amazon says this: "The experimental Web browser is currently only available for some customers outside of the United States."

[crimsure]

i think the 3g n wifi changes depending on what is a stronger signal ...maybe (Lets make up a name for something that is probably not true) Smart Change! with smart change the 3g and wifi will change to keep you a strong signal so you will never experience a slow connection!!!! *now waits for this to spread*

[odouroushouseant]

@crimsure Pretty much! the funny thing is that the kindle had better luck than my laptop in getting wifi signals in that room

[ASSASSIANScreed546]

can u go on youtube plz anwser

[PlushYou]

Can we download music into this kindle?

[plutopianation]

@patriciae9 I was told the browser on the UK Kindle with 3G would not support any web pages other than wiki and amazon via it's 3G service

[mangadragon98]

im getting just WIFI, save me 50 quid ;p thanks for the vid

[kaivin88]

is it possiblr to track you phone via google earth with you cellphone number registered to gmail?

[TheShoSho1948]

When you access your gmail account is it the mobile or desktop version? Can you use the lab feature - CANNED RESPONSES? I can find a tablet that allows me to use Canned responses in gmail.

[reptilesmendoza]

@odouroushouseant Hellow I have a kindle 3 3G and I am from Argentina. Now I am answering with the kindle 3G signal from Kuala Lumpur and a few weeks ago I tested in many places of indonesia wich I had 3G and sometimes edge signal for just checking my gmail in some little villages like Blankjerem, sumatra all free. I also tested buying newspapers from my country here and other books with no problems and no additional price.So tahnaks kindle.