Yes, it's not new. And I have no idea how old this is, based on my minimal knowledge of e-readers. But this seems like a terrific price, even if it's refurbed by the seller.
From the seller: “This item may have very light wear and is in working condition. Does not come with original box."
Detailed item info Product Information Reading gets innovative and easy with the Kindle 2 tablet from Amazon. With latest E Ink Pearl display, this Amazon Wi-Fi tablet ensures excellent text clarity and image sharpness. Having 8.5 ounces weight and 1/3-inch thin design, this Amazon tablet PC proves to be light and compact than those conventional magazines to ensure ease of portability. You can now share meaningful passages or contents with on Twitter and Facebook using this Amazon Wi-Fi tablet. Connect to Wi-Fi hotspots and this Amazon tablet PC will allow you to download books in seconds. The Kindle 2 tablet can read English-language content out loud to you with its Text-to-Speech feature for your convenience. The 5-way navigation button of the Kindle 2 tablet provides ease operation.
Key Features Type eBook Reader Family Line Kindle Display Size 6in (15.24 cm) Hard Drive Capacity 2 GB Operating System Linux Internet Connectivity Wi-Fi + 3G Supported File Types AA, AAX, AZW, BMP, DOC, GIF, HTML, JPEG, MOBI, MP3, PDF, PNG, PRC, TXT Color White
kickerstarter said: Does anyone know if the Kindle 2 allows you to access the web via 3G? I believe it does, but I wouldn't let that be a major factor in deciding to buy it or not. The "expeirmental browser" is extremely slow - not surprising based on the processing power on these - and very cumbersome to navigate with the arrow keys/keypad. It came in handy once for me while traveling abroad in a foreign country and I wanted to get a hotel confirmation number from my email, but I didn't want to pay for internet cafe. It took me 5+ minutes to get to my gmail account and find the email I was searching for... it worked, but not something I'd want to be using on a regular basis.
ekeith2000
Ancient Member
posted: Jan. 10, 2013 @ 12:35p
kickerstarter said: Does anyone know if the Kindle 2 allows you to access the web via 3G?
It basically allows you to access the Amazon bookstore and your Amazon account without a WiFi connection. Please don't ask for more than that for free.
KMCHERRY
Senior Member
posted: Jan. 10, 2013 @ 12:37p
ekeith2000 said: kickerstarter said: Does anyone know if the Kindle 2 allows you to access the web via 3G?
It basically allows you to access the Amazon bookstore and your Amazon account without a WiFi connection. Please don't ask for more than that for free.
I don't disagree with this in general, but don't they advertise being able to check e-mail with it? I thought that was why they set a limit on it.
dealmaster00
Senior Member - 4K
posted: Jan. 10, 2013 @ 12:45p
FYI, nook simple touch goes on sale for $59 frequently, it is much better than the kindle 2 (faster page turns, better display, better battery).
tougher
Cranky Member
posted: Jan. 10, 2013 @ 12:57p
KMCHERRY said: ekeith2000 said: kickerstarter said: Does anyone know if the Kindle 2 allows you to access the web via 3G?
It basically allows you to access the Amazon bookstore and your Amazon account without a WiFi connection. Please don't ask for more than that for free.
I don't disagree with this in general, but don't they advertise being able to check e-mail with it? I thought that was why they set a limit on it.
Their "3g" sucks. Its basicly useless except access Amazon bookstore.
info411man
Shopaholic Member
posted: Jan. 10, 2013 @ 1:02p
If this is a 2nd generation it does not support wifi only 3g click for more info.
etee
Senior Member
posted: Jan. 10, 2013 @ 1:06p
I think I have a similar kindle, but mine does not have Wi-Fi.
I've used the experimental browser to connect to the barebones gmail website from a beach in Barcelona and the French Alps. I could read and write messages. It was painful and slow, but nice to be able to check-in from places that have a cellular connection for free. I'd recommend it over a non-3G enabled kindle for sure.
spotlmnop
Member
posted: Jan. 10, 2013 @ 1:11p
If it does not have wifi and its an unlocked 3g, how do you download books on to the device?
a2travelguy
Geeky member
posted: Jan. 10, 2013 @ 1:12p
Specs listed above say both 3G and WiFi.
info411man
Shopaholic Member
posted: Jan. 10, 2013 @ 1:15p
spotlmnop said: If it does not have wifi and its an unlocked 3g, how do you download books on to the device? Books are downloaded over 3g connection as long as you are in a coverage area. Coverage map links.
info411man
Shopaholic Member
posted: Jan. 10, 2013 @ 1:19p
a2travelguy said: Specs listed above say both 3G and WiFi. Those specs are from eBay, not Amazon. I recently purchased this model from another seller on eBay for my father and when I received it I found out it does not support wifi only 3G.
etee
Senior Member
posted: Jan. 10, 2013 @ 1:21p
a2travelguy said: Specs listed above say both 3G and WiFi.
Starting with the 3rd gen, Kindle could have both 3G and WiFi available.
So now the question is whether this is the original Kindle 2 or the updated Kindle 2 international version.
"The original Kindle 2 used CDMA2000, for use on the Sprint network. The international version used standard GSM and 3G GSM, enabling it to be used on AT&T's U.S. mobile network and internationally in 100 other countries.[25]" -From wikipedia
etee
Senior Member
posted: Jan. 10, 2013 @ 1:22p
info411man said: spotlmnop said: If it does not have wifi and its an unlocked 3g, how do you download books on to the device? Books are downloaded over 3g connection as long as you are in a coverage area. Coverage map links.
Alternatively you can copy books onto the device using the included micro USB cable.
ezwrighter
Nice Hat.
posted: Jan. 10, 2013 @ 2:37p
anybody hack one of these into a wireless bridge? would make a nice emergency internet connection for life
bm22
Wacky Member
posted: Jan. 10, 2013 @ 3:06p
My 9 year old daughter has a kindle keyboard with wifi and 3G. Although it is slow on 3G and a little cumbersome to navigate, it is free mobile internet access for life. While my wife is driving, my daughter can look things up for her from the backseat. It has been very useful in this regard.
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