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- Thread starter Jhbgirl
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no. You buy the books off Amazon. Unless you want to load your own books. Then you convert them to a .mobi format and copy them on. Simple as that.
As Madman said - you buy from Amazon. Very easy. Dirt cheap.
MagicDude4Eva
Banned
And if you get the 3G version you have internet access everywhere for free
Incredible connection advertised them a while back but now said they won't be selling them. I read on amazon.co.uk that countries outside of europe need to buy from amazon.com Won't there be a problem with the power connection since they don't use the same as SA?
Even in SA?
You just need a converter or a powered usb port to charge the unit.
Yes, if you get the 3g unit you have basic free internet access. Its not great tho. I've tried reading myBB a couple of times but its slow and the browser on the unit is very limited.
I have ordered 2 from Amazon directly. Its easy and simple. And usually arrives in a week.
you won't be sorry.
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diabolus
Executive Member
I charge my Kindle with a mini usb charger either directly from a PC or using my cellphone [blackberry] charger . Basically any mini-usb charger will do.
As for ordering , Amazon.com is way better than Amazon.co.uk , it's faster , easier and they work out all the taxes/import duties in advance [so you don't pay anything when it arrives] .
As for ordering , Amazon.com is way better than Amazon.co.uk , it's faster , easier and they work out all the taxes/import duties in advance [so you don't pay anything when it arrives] .
lws
Well-Known Member
That's weird because I just ordered my Kindle two weeks ago and it arrived within 5 days. I guess everyone suddenly wants a Kindle.
diabolus
Executive Member
I think you picked something wrong. They ship it in like 5 days, are you using the Express shipping or did you select some other shipping option? It is in stock and all on Amazon.COM [don't use Amazon.CO.UK !]
When you try and process the order they change the kindle you order to the international version and what one takes 7-9 weeks. If you add the regular 3G kindle it says ships in 5 days but then it also says during the processing that that one isn't available for purchase outside of us.
All you need is an adaptor that fits the US-type plug on the "power supply". Cost me around R30 from Mica (and has sockets for a whole lot of other plug types too).
lws
Well-Known Member
Just tried to buy another Kindle to see if I get the same problem and it looks like the holiday seasons is taking its toll on supplies after all (my theory anyway) as I also get the you will be getting this in January message.
There has been a huge demand for Kindles since the Kindle 3 was announced. I know quite a few of the MyBB members had to wait for delivery of their K3s, but once it gets to dispatch, it normally gets to you within 5 days.
