Originally Posted by IvanIV:
“Is it this power adapter?
http://store.apple.com/uk/product/MB706
It either has to have an USB receptacle like the one in that picture where you can plug in the cable that comes with the Kindle, or it must have a micro-USB connector that can be plugged directly into the Kindle. If it only has that funny Apple connector that goes directly into iPhone it won't work.
As for 3G, it's a convenience, a nice to have. But they changed the policy how it can be used. With the old 3G keyboard you can use 3G for web browsing at home and abroad for free, which is nice if you want to check your emails, or news headlines and such. With 3G touch you can only browse wikipedia and google, regardless if at home or abroad, 3G is then used almost exclusively for books purchasing and book delivery. It's up to you to decide if it makes sense to have 3G with touch, keyboard or not at all. I have 3G keyboard and I use 3G for books regularly, in abroad, too. I also used 3G for web browsing abroad. I do not abuse it, but it's nice to get online with it if you can't find free wi-fi. The web browser is rather basic and slow, but if the alternative is nothing, it's OK. Up to you. It's a question of comfort. Even the cheapest 5-way-controller model is great for the core functionality - reading, the display is the same for all models. 3G keyboard is an old model now, though.”
“Is it this power adapter?
http://store.apple.com/uk/product/MB706
It either has to have an USB receptacle like the one in that picture where you can plug in the cable that comes with the Kindle, or it must have a micro-USB connector that can be plugged directly into the Kindle. If it only has that funny Apple connector that goes directly into iPhone it won't work.
As for 3G, it's a convenience, a nice to have. But they changed the policy how it can be used. With the old 3G keyboard you can use 3G for web browsing at home and abroad for free, which is nice if you want to check your emails, or news headlines and such. With 3G touch you can only browse wikipedia and google, regardless if at home or abroad, 3G is then used almost exclusively for books purchasing and book delivery. It's up to you to decide if it makes sense to have 3G with touch, keyboard or not at all. I have 3G keyboard and I use 3G for books regularly, in abroad, too. I also used 3G for web browsing abroad. I do not abuse it, but it's nice to get online with it if you can't find free wi-fi. The web browser is rather basic and slow, but if the alternative is nothing, it's OK. Up to you. It's a question of comfort. Even the cheapest 5-way-controller model is great for the core functionality - reading, the display is the same for all models. 3G keyboard is an old model now, though.”
Just a little point of correction - the only two websites you can access on the Touch without Wifi are Wikipedia and Amazon, not Google. Having had an original Kindle with 3G I was rather disappointed to discover this when I received my 3G Touch.
There is one other advantage to the 3G version though which you didn't mention, which is Whispersync. This is great if you are in the habit of reading the same book on multiple devices and want to keep them all at the same page. However, probably not worth the extra £60 for the average user.




