Wol

>>ordered a wifi one from amazon usa on 9th Nov. on amazons tracking page, shows dispatch not before 6 Dec!
ps. check e bay for accessories, covers, chargers etc.<<


I've got a cheapo cover for my netbook, which is the same size as the Kindle - if it fits well I will get another for it. They only cost a few dollars instead of the Amazon zillions.

spalen

What is even neater - is that you can read books on the Ipod version or pc version - then when you tturn on the Kindle - it says " Oh you read up to page 95 on teh other one - would you like me to sync you to that page ? " - how cool a feature.

Wol

My DX arrived at 0700 this morning - nine days after getting to Sydney!

First impressions are very positive - the e-ink looks perfect, the controls are intuitive and the connection via Calibre works well.

ozhappy981

Glad it finally arrived. I'll be very interested to hear what you think of it once you've read a book.

don544

just got my wifi delivered today. does any one know if you can use your home pc to download kindle books, or do need to connect via a wifi service? i can't work it out

Wol

Just ask the site to download via USB, and the book arrives on your computer to be dragged into the Kindle just like any file.

One thing to watch is that it asks on the first page whether you wat it to come on 3G or via your computer, then the second page appears to insert direct to the Kindle. That's a red herring - it's still kept your USB selection and the "Kindle" pop-up merely refers to *your* Kindle. (Probably something to do with preventing copying.)

fish.01

You can do either I think. You can get it via your PC or get it direct via wireless (rather than wifi) through the inbuilt free 3G connection to your nearest mobile tower. You can even connect to overseas mobile networks for free as well if you travel.

This can be done from anywhere so your PC is not involved - ie. sent straight from amazon to your kindle through the mobile phone 3G network. I think you can then backup onto your pc when you get home if you wish.

mikelincs

We have WiFi for our computers, and have coonected our kindles through the hub, so if we get anything for the kindle it downloads to kindle as long as the wireless connection is activated, if it isn't, then it downloads as soon as you activeate it. There are literally thousands of downloads available, just use any of the torrent sites..

fish.01

Yeah sorry, I didn't mean to give the impression you couldn't use wifi to connect to your local computer....just think with the way the question was phrased "can use your home pc to download kindle books, or do need to connect via a wifi service" that they probably meant (wireless) mobile broadband through 3G mobile network rather than wifi as they said "use your home pc...or...connect via a wifi service".

knockoff nige

I have to admit, the Kindle is very very impressive. I've been using one for a week now and really dont want to be without it. I hate carrying books around and so this makes a huge difference as its so easy to bring with me. But the best bit is how much better it is than printed text on a page. No smudging, no dots, just clear. And no backlight which means I can read without eye strain.

Job well done Amazon.

don544

thanks for all the replies from above question. i have a home computer without wireless or wifi. i have downloaded via usb to my kindle, it shows as h drive on my computer, and the book is on it, but when i turn on my kindle, the book isn't there
Dom

knockoff nige

Is it registered? If not, sign up to amazon.com and register your kindles serial number on there. Bring it to a cafe with wifi and sign in with your new account. Once thats done, you should see your books.

fish.01

At the risk of labouring a point...do you know you can download for free directly to your Kindle with your home PC switched off as long as your house is in range of the mobile phone (wireless broadband) network?

Edit: Oh hang on, you can get a WIFI only Kindle - maybe you have one them?

don544

yes, its a wifi. tried connecting at local shopping centre, it connected but wouldn't down load anything!
thanks to previous posts, i think i have sussed how to connect and download via usb, so will try that when i finsh work.
thanks again to all
Dom

fish.01

Strange that it connected at your local shopping centre at all if it is not a 3G model

Glad that the others have got you sorted!!