immortalpuppet Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 I had a play with a 3g Kindle a while ago. The sim card was built in and cannot be removed. This being the case, it is not a service providers sim card and not linked into their network. There were some service providers in Europe that signed up to the amazon mobile network service (wispanet?) but not many of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mutley Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 I had a play with a 3g Kindle a while ago. The sim card was built in and cannot be removed. This being the case, it is not a service providers sim card and not linked into their network. There were some service providers in Europe that signed up to the amazon mobile network service (wispanet?) but not many of them. It looks like there are quite a lot of countries signed up for it actually but the IOM looks noticeably white in the coverage map. Can anyone confirm if the 3G version works here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Git Posted September 28, 2010 Author Share Posted September 28, 2010 How much would you need 3G over here? Would WiFi do locally and then possibly use 3G when away from the IOM? I've a few books on the Kindle apps on my computer, iPad and iPhone and the sync feature works so well I prefer it over iBooks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
immortalpuppet Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 It looks like there are quite a lot of countries signed up for it actually but the IOM looks noticeably white in the coverage map. Can anyone confirm if the 3G version works here? According to the key, if its white it does not have coverage. Simples. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbms Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 In reality I do believe this is a short lived unit, if you look at ggogle up and coming Gizmodo and all the other android ipad rivals then you can get a reader that will handle all kindle can and give you the functions of the ipad plush flash and full adobe as well as the fact they all have a built in fully operating phone, if you want something the size of ebooks the samsung galaxy tablet is out next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Git Posted September 28, 2010 Author Share Posted September 28, 2010 Price, battery life, screen and weight favour the Kindle if all you want is an ebook reader though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parchedpeas Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 One month battery life is hard to beat. If you're about reading books, then this is the one you want. Reading a backlit screen will never compete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbx Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 One of our guys received his 3G Kindle today and it works quite happily in our office via 3G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mutley Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 One of our guys received his 3G Kindle today and it works quite happily in our office via 3G Cheers thanks for the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slim Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 There were some service providers in Europe that signed up to the amazon mobile network service (wispanet?) but not many of them. That's just not true. Jim: you're comparing apples n oranges. Pad devices fit a different niche than ebook readers, the eink tech really does make a big difference and the price is a lot lower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
immortalpuppet Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 There were some service providers in Europe that signed up to the amazon mobile network service (wispanet?) but not many of them. That's just not true. I see, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amazon_Kindle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slim Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 I see, http://en.wikipedia....i/Amazon_Kindle You trying to make a point with that link? A single reference to Europe with an out of date link from before the full european launch? Coverage is superb, as you can see from the map. They signed plenty of operators. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbms Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Jim: you're comparing apples n oranges. Pad devices fit a different niche than ebook readers, the eink tech really does make a big difference and the price is a lot lower. Yep very true, I was just looking at it from what I wanted and as I want to put colour manuals and reference books on it colour is a big priority hence my bias towards a pad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katman Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Do they do a waterproof one for reading in the bath or the beach? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandma Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Amazon UK do deliver direct to the Isle of Man. Never had a problem as we have a UK Post Code. I ordered my 3g Kindle this last Monday and have been notified that expected despatch date is 6th October. I have about 30 free books pending in my Kindle box on Amazon to download as soon as the Kindle comes out of the box. Also ordered the leather cover with light. Will try the 3g ASAP. I too travel UK in the holidays and will be in Italy at Xmas so will try the 3G there. The map does show coverage for Italy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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