I apologize if this is a repost, but a Hot Deals search of Kindle came up with nothing and I feel this is a hot deal.
Amazon's Warehouse Deals currently has the Kindle 1 (refurbished) for $149.99 and the Kindle 2 (refurbished) for $219.00, with Free Super Saver Shipping. I was not charged tax in NC on the Kindle 2.
myAmex said: The kindle 2 refurb was $189 a few days ago. It would have been nice if you told us a few days ago.
rehtonAesoohC
Member
posted: Sep. 17, 2009 @ 2:10p
Just to let you all know - the Kindle 2, while a fantastic e-Reader, is VERY susceptible to breaking. I bought one, and had to replace it twice in the time I had it. The first time, I accidentally dropped it about 2 feet onto carpet, and the screen wouldn't work after that. The second time, it just stopped working for no reason at all. Keep in mind, each of these were brand new when I got it... The warranty is great- they cross ship the new one to you and give you a shipping label, and you have a year for it to break again and again and again. Just bear in mind that it WILL break, and when it does, you will want to be prepared.
rehtonAesoohC said: Just to let you all know - the Kindle 2, while a fantastic e-Reader, is VERY susceptible to breaking. I bought one, and had to replace it twice in the time I had it. The first time, I accidentally dropped it about 2 feet onto carpet, and the screen wouldn't work after that. The second time, it just stopped working for no reason at all. Keep in mind, each of these were brand new when I got it... The warranty is great- they cross ship the new one to you and give you a shipping label, and you have a year for it to break again and again and again. Just bear in mind that it WILL break, and when it does, you will want to be prepared.
Buy it with many Visa or AMEX cards and you get two years of warranty for no charge. They double the warranty just for using the card to make the purchase. Great deal.
myAmex said: The kindle 2 refurb was $189 a few days ago.
I thought that was the Kindle 1... wish I had known!
Edit: Oh, looks like that one lasted about an hour, though.
froggyhumi
New Member
posted: Sep. 17, 2009 @ 4:13p
namlook said: rehtonAesoohC said: Just to let you all know - the Kindle 2, while a fantastic e-Reader, is VERY susceptible to breaking. I bought one, and had to replace it twice in the time I had it. The first time, I accidentally dropped it about 2 feet onto carpet, and the screen wouldn't work after that. The second time, it just stopped working for no reason at all. Keep in mind, each of these were brand new when I got it... The warranty is great- they cross ship the new one to you and give you a shipping label, and you have a year for it to break again and again and again. Just bear in mind that it WILL break, and when it does, you will want to be prepared.
Buy it with many Visa or AMEX cards and you get two years of warranty for no charge. They double the warranty just for using the card to make the purchase. Great deal.
At least for AMEX, I don't think that applies to refurbs, though I could be wrong.
Only the Kindle DX (newer model) reads PDFs, though there is some sort of conversion process you can use to convert PDFs for the other models. Sony Reader reads PDFs.
I got my Kindle 1's today.. they are BRAND NEW... they aren't refurbs at all as far as I can tell. All sealed in the new original packaging. Probably just getting rid of excess stock.
ex0dus said: I got my Kindle 1's today.. they are BRAND NEW... they aren't refurbs at all as far as I can tell. All sealed in the new original packaging. Probably just getting rid of excess stock.
Sweet... hope it's the same case with my Kindle 2, but I doubt it will be.
Looks like the Kindle 1 is no longer listed. The link for the Kindle 2 is still active.
Yobz
Senior Member
posted: Sep. 19, 2009 @ 2:10p
The Kindle 2 I got looks brand new in every way and packaged the same as a new one. They must be clearing stock, maybe gearing up to announce a new one?
vante said: Only the Kindle DX (newer model) reads PDFs, though there is some sort of conversion process you can use to convert PDFs for the other models. Sony Reader reads PDFs.
Yeah you can convert any file, takes about 10 seconds on average. And you can even remove the DRM on the .azw files if you are concerned about that issue. I've found it to be a good reader, and unlike the poster earlier I've had no problems with it at all, even after dropping it a few times.
Thanks OP. Nabbed a Kindle 1. At this price, I'm most definitely in. Shame I paid $299 for my Kindle 2.
alykarim1
New Member
posted: Sep. 25, 2009 @ 7:49a
URGH I am still fuming with the fact that i Just got one for 300 .... oh well, ordered one for my brother for 150... Kindle 1 makes more sense, free case....
umass66
Member
posted: Sep. 25, 2009 @ 8:19a
does kindle 1 read pdf files
angryasian
Cranky Member
posted: Sep. 25, 2009 @ 8:54a
I purchased a Kindle 1 and received it a couple of days. Here is my mini review:
It arrived in a factory sealed box. I can not tell if it was a refurb. No scratches or anything. It came in a real cool looking box.
I used calibre and converted pdf's. It worked like a charm. I also converted some pdf magazines. It can read them but however it takes a long time to flip pages. Probably due to the graphics.
Tried the wifi feature for basic browsing. Kinda slow.
I was going to wait to find a Sony ereader. For the price this can not be beat.
pdf's are converted for kindle 1; not terribly well. i've find word doc format to be most successful. if you are leeching .lit or pdf books probably best to convert to word doc, remove images, send to kindle.
amber abc lit converter rocks.
if you torrent lit book you will massive collections
The Kindle 1st generation you purchased from Warehouse Deals comes with a One-Year Limited Warranty against defects in materials and workmanship under ordinary use.
You can read the full text Kindle's warranty here:
Still have not gotten many. Shipping on this svcks! 5 days later and I still have not gotten it. Took them 4 days to ship and then they sent it via USPS (the worst IMO). I am in LA - I pretty much get everything after 2-3 business days even with UPS ground.
KUNGFUKID
Member
posted: Oct. 1, 2009 @ 2:20p
In for 0ne Kindle2. Thank you very much!
kenblakely
Senior Member - 2K
posted: Oct. 1, 2009 @ 2:31p
rehtonAesoohC said: Just to let you all know - the Kindle 2, while a fantastic e-Reader, is VERY susceptible to breaking. I bought one, and had to replace it twice in the time I had it. The first time, I accidentally dropped it about 2 feet onto carpet, and the screen wouldn't work after that. The second time, it just stopped working for no reason at all. Keep in mind, each of these were brand new when I got it... The warranty is great- they cross ship the new one to you and give you a shipping label, and you have a year for it to break again and again and again. Just bear in mind that it WILL break, and when it does, you will want to be prepared.Which is an excellent reason to not buy one at all, and to stay away from the whole eBook Reader thing until the price is more in tune with reality. A $200 device to read books on? What?
If I drop a book on the ground / in a puddle / step on it / run over it / whatever - it's still readable, and off I go. No expense, no fighting to get a replacement, no reloading.
Kindle is a solution waiting for a problem. Stay away.
HiThere144 said: jeeves said: If only my library would allow renting for e-books....
You know, you don't necessarily need to use your local library for e-books...for example, I am an out-of-town member of the Washington, D.C. public library system (costs $20 per year), and check out ebooks online from there frequently, even though I live an hour and a half away from the nearest D.C. library. Most larger metro libraries will have such memberships available, but most also require you to pick up your new library card in person. Many have a grace period of 30 days or so where you can try before you buy.
The thing you need to worry about with the Kindle is that it doesn't read the more popular (with libraries, that is) DRM'ed (copy-protected) epub format books. There is a way to convert non-DRM'd epub's (calibre will do it), but removing the drm is a separate (and perhaps illegal) process that takes some searching, installing, and operating a different program altogether.
Edit: Whoa, didn't see the age of the thread, there. Oh, well, still useful info about Kindles.
I would not have thought of this - thanks. In my home town (Houston, TX) they have an "eBranch". Linky
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