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Kindle help?
I am looking to buy a kindle as a gift for someone who can't access any WiFi but has Internet connection to their laptop. Is it possible to buy kindle books and download them to the laptop as opposed to sending them wirelessly to the kindle? Would appreciate any help. Thanks
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Get the 3G version and you can download books almost anywhere.
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I am looking to buy a kindle as a gift for someone who can't access any WiFi but has Internet connection to their laptop. Is it possible to buy kindle books and download them to the laptop as opposed to sending them wirelessly to the kindle? Would appreciate any help. Thanks
![]() This cheap model is OK if you do not plan to frequently purchase books directly from it. It has an on-screen keyboard you have to navigate using the 5-way controller and it gets annoying pretty quickly. It can't play MP3 files (not that I ever used it more than to try out if it works) and it won't read the (enabled) books either. |
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I am looking to buy a kindle as a gift for someone who can't access any WiFi but has Internet connection to their laptop. Is it possible to buy kindle books and download them to the laptop as opposed to sending them wirelessly to the kindle? Would appreciate any help. Thanks
![]() Although my OH and I have 3G Kindles I've only once used the 3G function. I download books on to my laptop, organise them using Calibre and deliver them to the relevant Kindle (OH and I have very different reading tastes). WiFi is all around these days - we even were able to access it in game reserves in the Kruger. |
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Get the 3G version and you can download books almost anywhere.
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.............it won't read the (enabled) books either.
I'm also considering the new Kindle for my Xmas list. Could someone tell me about its access to the internet. Does it have only a few sites you can go to? Or can you type in any internet address? At home (or away) do you simply enter the appropriate router password? Is there any charge for access? In the UK? Abroad? Thanks in advance. |
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What's an enabled book?
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I'm also considering the new Kindle for my Xmas list. Could someone tell me about its access to the internet.
Does it have only a few sites you can go to? Or can you type in any internet address? Quote:
At home (or away) do you simply enter the appropriate router password?
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Is there any charge for access? In the UK? Abroad?
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It would seem I'm in the minority recommending a WiFi only Kindle.
I see that you can now buy the keyboard WiFi Kindle for £80. |
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As the post related to MP3s I'm guessing they meant text to speech enabled books. The new Kindle has no speaker or headphone socket.............
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.............You type an address in. ............ If possible use mobile versions of websites - they're faster to use - a bit like m.digitalspy.co.uk.............
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............Yes, when you first connect. It will save the passwords though so you don't have to enter them again & again............
Of course, just like a laptop. Quote:
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No charge. |
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I take it that's different to an MP3 file? I've got an MP3 player with a couple of plays on, as well as music, so the lack of speakers, etc. doesn't bother me.
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Sounds good to me, lots of times in strange places Google Maps would be useful, as would travel news.. Is there any equivalent of 'Favourites'?
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When I think about it, it's obvious really, because you're accessing the net through a network.
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Don't get too excited about Kindle's browser. It too is experimental, i.e. slow and fiddly. Better than nothing though.
I'd avoid the mobile versions of websites: IMDb mobile is awful. |
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Don't get too excited about Kindle's browser. It too is experimental, i.e. slow and fiddly. Better than nothing though.
I'd avoid the mobile versions of websites: IMDb mobile is awful. |
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Don't get too excited about Kindle's browser. It too is experimental, i.e. slow and fiddly. Better than nothing though.
I'd avoid the mobile versions of websites: IMDb mobile is awful. Thanks for all the repiles; the Kindle's definitely going on my Xmas list. |
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It would seem I'm in the minority recommending a WiFi only Kindle.
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I see that you can now buy the keyboard WiFi Kindle for £80. |
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I'm with you - I looked long and hard at it, and decided the 3G wasn't worth it - the WiFi one does everything I need.
It's still £149 on Amazon, and even the second-hand ones (refurbished) are £120 - where do you get £80 from?. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Kindle-Wirel...8932203&sr=8-3 Refurbished - my son bought one - it's indistinguishable from new. |
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I have a 3G but once i had built up a collection of unread books i have never used it. Better off saving the money and using it to buy some books. Quote:
It would seem I'm in the minority recommending a WiFi only Kindle.
I see that you can now buy the keyboard WiFi Kindle for £80. |
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