I just replaced the battery in a Kindle keyboard today. I easily found the battery using Google: $20 including a nifty tool kit (batterykings.com/amazon-kindle-keyboard-tablet-battery-bb-209177/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw6rXeBRD3ARIsAD9ni9D-L0ke4kZkvFFjZErMqMnGzmiGnR2RkHumorCuG22tVEil22WZolQaApPMEALw_wcB) Just open the case , undo 2 screws and the old one lifts right out. Charged it for initial 8 hours, now working nicely.
Thanks so much for making this video. I have owned my kindle since 2011 but unfortunately severely damaged my screen yesterday. I wanted to transfer all my data to my pc but couldnt unlock my device. My password has numbers in it and I had forgotten the layout of the 'Sym' menu. I paused your video at 11:22 and used this to locate the numbers I needed. I have spent 4 hours looking for this and you have saved me a lot of time. Thank you very much.
Currently using one even today. My friend gave it to me after she forgot the password and said she didn't want it anymore, so I restored it and use it almost daily. Super great device, love the thing to death
@@TheEngrAsad I'd say you'd be better off using a new 2022 model. While this one is fantastic, it isn't supported very well anymore, and you'd get a lot more support from a new Kindle.
@@joeldowell5059 Thanks bro but I already got the keyboard version for 20 USD. The only problem is that you can not use in dark room without any external light. Other than that it is nice.
I got this at my neighbor's moving sale last week for free, she ended up not charging me for it. I found a video on how to manually update software on it and it is WORKING AMAZING! The battery had a critical low error but I just left it charging an entire day until it got back on and it's running normally now! Even in 2022 this thing is pretty cool lol
I still love my Kindle Keyboard. There is still such joy in older tec. I especially like the speech as I’m dyslexic. Something so simple and missing from newer models.
@DennisBayazitov yes the nook has an led screen similar to an ipad. the kindle uses e ink technology so it looks more like a real page, and causes less eye strain
Great video as usual. One thing I noticed is that the Kindle does not have EPUB compatibility (format used by many public libraries) so you can load their books.
@sheilae1028 YES you can just tried it out. Go to amazon/kindle store on computer and search your book. Where is says *buy with one click* and under it says *DELIVER TO* Click it and go down to * Transfer via Computer*. Hope that helps and enjoy your kindle!!
I knew if it was anyone that was going to get it, it was going to be you. LOL. I'm sticking to my nook. :) I can stand the minutely slower refresh rate.
This one. The kindle fire has an LCD screen. An e-ink display is way better on your eyes and a lot nicer to read on. The fire is adequate for browsing and video watching.
Just made up my mind for a Kindle. I really have considered all of my options and conclude that Kindle is excellent all the way around. Also, a great yes to buying it is that you can erase the books you don't want anymore without having to connect to your computer t do it. That's a great plus for me! Great video by the way! Thanks!
Concerning number input: If you press Alt + one of the letters of the top row, you can input numbers directly. Q=1, U=7 and so on...it's near the end of the manual .
Great review, I learned that if you hold down the ALT key and press the buttons on the top row "O thru P" you will get your numbers "1 thru 0". This makes putting in numbers much easier.
@DetroitBORG it does support other formats either through the emailing of the document to the amazon email address you registered or through using a program like Calibre
if u wanna quickly type in some numbers on the kindle press and hold "Alt" and then hit the keys from q to p to get numerals 1 to 0 without having to use the Sym key.
@MSComputerVideos Because e ink is literally ink. The kindle/nook uses power to change the position of the ink. Then it is done. LED and LCD screens have to illuminate the lights, and the diodes have to use power...
@pjam07pjam - yes kindle books can be read on the Kindle, the iphone with the kindle app on it, the android with the kindle app on it, macs, windows machines, etc.
This video makes me feel old and I’m only 20 turning 21 in October and it’s so strange seeing the old tech I grew up with and that I’m fond of being shown back when it was new versus now where I can get it very cheaply or even free because many people consider all this old tech Ewaste now but I remember when this kindle was new my grandma had one and man I wanted one for myself how time flys by it’s crazy
Nice. I'm finally interested in getting a e-reader. Before this, they were way above my budget, seemed inefficient, and more of a bubble than practical gadget that enriches my lifestyle. And $189 with free 3G connection can't get any sweeter! Oh, and I hear e-ink display is supposed to hold a same screen INDEFINITELY. Is this true? Or does it still draw battery charge?
I just found one at the thrift store for 7 bucks. I restored it, cleaned it up, and it works like a charm. Now, I just have to choose between physical books or digital lol. This device honestly feels like it has years of life left in it. We need to normalize using "obsolete" Devices. There's so much tech waste. It's nice to not have all the stupid bells and whistles. I wish there were more phone options to not have all that extra crap lol For context Im mid 30's lol
Thanks for a very nice unboxing and overview! I have been waiting for a while for one of these video's to turn up on YT. The Kindle has only just been released in the UK, and I think this one is right for me. Just have to wait almost a month for shipping due to the popularity!
Excellent review. Glad I chose to order the Kindle 3 now instead of any of the other e-readers (or even the iPad). Yes, the iPad does a lot more and has a better browser but, for the money, and the fact i just want to read books, the Kindle is perfect. Can't wait to get it.
@cnoq8 You could always convert pdf, epub, etc files using Calibre. It's free to download and very easy to use. Just Google it... You may lose the pictures in PDF files if there are any in the conversion process, though.
@DetroitBORG Unfortunatley not yet, and I just checked my orders page and it still is yet to be dispatched, I think they're out of stock. "Due to strong customer demand, Kindle is temporarily sold out. Orders are prioritised on a first-come, first-served basis. Orders placed today are expected to dispatch in 2 to 3 weeks." That was from the Kindle page. I suppose it's true that if you make a product surprisingly cheaper, people will buy more and you could make more money of it. Just gotta wait.
@DetroitBORG Thanks for the reply! You probably addressed this in the video, but does either one of them handle pdf documents well? I know kindle offers the DX for that purpose, but it's a lot more expensive. Thanks again! And the is a GREAT review btw.
Man this is amazing. i live in Texas in the US and its a huge state and my family lives all over it. It usually takes hours to get to each place. My grandma's house is in the middle of no where too. I can use this to surf the net + bring an entire library around with me without bringing tons of books. And if i want another book, I d just buy it and get it in 60 sec. WOW. amazing review btw i want to get this
Ordered mine two days ago... Now just to wait about a million weeks for it to be delivered. Hopefully it should be worth the wait though, I have about 20 books I have bought already, just so I can read them as soon as possible. At least I'll have a nice leather case to open and close for a while though.
Just wanted to congratulate you for your two videos (unboxing and leather case). Very informative comments, well spoken, excellent lighting and focusing.It help me take the decision to buy one of my own. Thanks.
@gullivera maybe because the publishers think that text-speech will diminish their audiobook sales? idk because the text to speech doesn't sound very good its all computerized with no emotion
Well,this one IS cool,however I'm more of a touch screen person,so I'm probably going to preorder the new Kindle Touch for Christmas. Really awesome vid by the way!!!
The video stated: "unlike the nook this can not be open by teh user"...Do you wish to bet on that? It is super easy, and yes you can replace the battery...
I have mine sitting next to me charging. I like my Kobo Aura One as well as my Kindle Oasis 2 but I still like my Kindle Keyboard 3 and use it. It’s still A true gem of an eReader.
@DetroitBORG that is a setback but i really won't use "go to" very often if it saves your page if you know what i mean. Yeah thats gonna get some getting used to
Actually you dont have to press the symbol buttons to add number. There are shortcuts for the numbers from ALT+ Q to ALT + P (the top letters line on the Kindle keyboard) for numbers from 1 to 9. And there are a lot of other keyboard shortcuts. Some of you might come across ghosting effect (the marks of the site you were browsing before) - Alt+G will refresh the site and remve this sometimes annoying effect. Alt+B -adding bookmarks. Alt+Shift+M - minesweeper and so on and so on.
Bought it last Friday, Haven't put it down, I'm reading more then ever now! The Sample options are great from Amazon. And if I like the book alot I will buy a paper version for the good ol' bookshelf. :)
Great video and nice seeing a side by side with the nook. [Mortal Kombat voice] KINDLE 3, WINS. XD I got mine yesterday in the mail and I am LOVING this thing. I had a Kindle 2 and it was kinda cool, but this thing is REALLY nice. Amazon did a fantastic job.
I'm curious as to why a publisher would not allow text to speech? Are their a lot of books that don't allow this feature? My mum has got me one for christmas, I can't wait!
@TheDarxo I placed an order september 13 for a wifi 3rd generation kindle (It said it would ship september 20) and it arrived to my po box today in miami (I live in Panama so it's another 3 days until i get i)... don't know if i'm lucky but i'm very grateful to have a quick shipping from amazon.
I am not sure whether to get the Kindle 3 or 3G for my daughter, can you recommend which is better? Thank you for the instruction video on the kindle and the leather cover, it was very helpful in making up my mind to but it for my daughter.
@xRadicalAurax No, I still like real books too and intend to buy them. But this is nice to have for when you are on the go and don't want to carry books all the time
i was on the fence about getting this device but after seeing this video and your other video about the lighted leather cover i was sold...great review...also im very glad i bought one. fantastic device!
I want a functional and straightforward e-reader. Do you think the Kindle 3 or the regular Nook is the right device for me? Thanks for all the great videos and unboxings and please help!
@DetroitBORG it's like $600 for 16gb and only wifi. it's extremly expensive, just a bigger itouch, and doesn't even support flash. it's only for extremly rich people or fanboys
A combination of finding myself short on bookshelf space, the lower prices of eBooks, what I've read about eye-strain from LCD devices, and my geek tendencies has me sold on the Kindle. I threw my lot in for the contest they're holding for 10 of the Wifi + 3G model, but knowing my luck, I'll be buying one this Summer anyway. X)
Im not real familiar with e ink. Why does the screen flash black right before it changes? Also, in your nook unboxing you said e ink takes no power to display a constant image. Why is this?
I am a paramedic student and my books are huge and I have alot of them. Taking them places are awful. My question is, in my paramedic book their are pictures. Does the kindle display pictures? Also can you highlight in the kindle? The book is called Essentials of Paramedic Care by Bryan E. Bledsoe, Robert S. Porter, and Richard A. Cherry. Also its the second edition. I am just trying to find something to replace these over weight books.
@DetroitBORG aww man remember me? got my kindle 3 last week and it is AMAZING. It took about 2 minutes to get used to the page refresh. Its amazing for school because 1.its light 2. the built in dictionary makes all the classics we have to read that use old english simple 3. ALL CLASSICS ARE FREE. 4.its thinner than a pencil. Anyway i really didn't know about the kindle 3 until i saw a comercial and looked at your video. Thanks for review, The k3 is AWESOME!!
@pakmanmanc Well duh there is glare if you angle it right. If you move the kindle a few degrees then there is absolutely NO glare in sunlight, i tried it, and sunlight makes reading easier because there's more light. On the ipad, there is glare any way you turn it. i don't know what your hahaahing about, in sunlight the ipad will wash out and blind you do to the reflection, even on accident. The kindle wins on the glare challenge.
I know that the contrast is higher on the kindle than the nook, but I was debating on the graphite or white for my kindle. Having a white nook, do you notice any higher contrast on a graphite e-reader than a white one? A lot of people say the graphite makes the screen stand out more.
@combusken27 Dude it was designed for reading. So what if there is no color? Using your imagination while reading it is more colorful than a "multi media" device.
@DetroitBORG I have been leaning towards the nook as well, however I still find myself drawn to the Kindle because of the quicker page turning and lower weight. I wonder if this would be enough to put it in front of the nook, even if it has external memory and more open format capabilities?
Hello.. I have a question and I would apreciate your help... Now I see that this model doesnt have numbers on the keyboard like the DX version... in this kindle are you able to go for example from page 3 to page 250 by using the "Go to" option? If yes, how does it work without being able to type the page numer? THANKS! great video!
@DetroitBORG YOU WERE SO RIGHT MAN :D The best thing I ever bought! :D Your video helped me to decide :) Thanks :) (heading back to Harry Potter reading...) :D
Great Review! I know this is mainly a review of the Kindle, and less of a comparison, but out of the Kindle and Nook, which would you choose? Overall. Thanks!
Bah to the Nook and Kindle, the iPad is king in the eReader market in my opinion. I mean why not have a device that does almost everything than a device that primarily just does books? Anyway, great un-boxing dude!
i just received my kindle and i do not have wifi connection in my home. so i was wondering is there any way to load my ebooks to my kindle directly from the computer?
@DetroitBORG Have you played around with the K3 alot? Mine should be coming this friday and ive been reading some reviews on amazon for 1* for i was curious why it got so low. well they say that the kindle freezes or reboots when worked to hard i.e. using notes or dictionary often or scrolling internet fast. Does this happen? im scared mine will be faulty
"You can't take the back panel off, to add RAM or replace the battery" I hear this as I sit here with the back panel off while replacing the battery.
Nathan Caggiano how do you do it?
I just replaced the battery in a Kindle keyboard today. I easily found the battery using Google: $20 including a nifty tool kit (batterykings.com/amazon-kindle-keyboard-tablet-battery-bb-209177/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw6rXeBRD3ARIsAD9ni9D-L0ke4kZkvFFjZErMqMnGzmiGnR2RkHumorCuG22tVEil22WZolQaApPMEALw_wcB)
Just open the case , undo 2 screws and the old one lifts right out. Charged it for initial 8 hours, now working nicely.
How did you do it? Mine has lines wondering if I can fix It
Thanks so much for making this video. I have owned my kindle since 2011 but unfortunately severely damaged my screen yesterday. I wanted to transfer all my data to my pc but couldnt unlock my device. My password has numbers in it and I had forgotten the layout of the 'Sym' menu. I paused your video at 11:22 and used this to locate the numbers I needed. I have spent 4 hours looking for this and you have saved me a lot of time. Thank you very much.
Best Kindle put there! Have had mine for 6 years! It is the best!
It was the first kindle I owned. Even though I have a Kindle Oasis now, I kind of miss this old kindle with the keyboard.
Currently using one even today. My friend gave it to me after she forgot the password and said she didn't want it anymore, so I restored it and use it almost daily. Super great device, love the thing to death
Do you recommend this in 2022 or I should go with 4th or 6th generation.
@@TheEngrAsad I'd say you'd be better off using a new 2022 model. While this one is fantastic, it isn't supported very well anymore, and you'd get a lot more support from a new Kindle.
I got mine new. What do you mean a password. I just turn it on by the button side button.
@@joeldowell5059
Thanks bro but I already got the keyboard version for 20 USD. The only problem is that you can not use in dark room without any external light. Other than that it is nice.
Still have it, six years and counting.
hey, would you think it would be a great buy currently for a cheap reading device? How does the speed fare?
Denny Adiputra Great. I have one of these
This was one of the best investments I made on my early 20s, I bought mine 8 years ago.
Lucky 😩 mines just won’t turn on
@@luuhsetty8074 What's the problem? Maybe I can help you.
I got this at my neighbor's moving sale last week for free, she ended up not charging me for it. I found a video on how to manually update software on it and it is WORKING AMAZING! The battery had a critical low error but I just left it charging an entire day until it got back on and it's running normally now! Even in 2022 this thing is pretty cool lol
I still love my Kindle Keyboard. There is still such joy in older tec. I especially like the speech as I’m dyslexic. Something so simple and missing from newer models.
@DennisBayazitov yes the nook has an led screen similar to an ipad. the kindle uses e ink technology so it looks more like a real page, and causes less eye strain
Great video as usual. One thing I noticed is that the Kindle does not have EPUB compatibility (format used by many public libraries) so you can load their books.
@sheilae1028 YES you can just tried it out. Go to amazon/kindle store on computer and search your book. Where is says *buy with one click* and under it says *DELIVER TO* Click it and go down to * Transfer via Computer*. Hope that helps and enjoy your kindle!!
I knew if it was anyone that was going to get it, it was going to be you. LOL. I'm sticking to my nook. :) I can stand the minutely slower refresh rate.
Helllllloooooo
@@zacharyworthington1820 hi
This one. The kindle fire has an LCD screen. An e-ink display is way better on your eyes and a lot nicer to read on. The fire is adequate for browsing and video watching.
still have my 3g one i love it one of my best investments
Same here!
would you still recommend it today for a cheap reading device?
Just made up my mind for a Kindle. I really have considered all of my options and conclude that Kindle is excellent all the way around. Also, a great yes to buying it is that you can erase the books you don't want anymore without having to connect to your computer t do it. That's a great plus for me! Great video by the way! Thanks!
Concerning number input: If you press Alt + one of the letters of the top row, you can input numbers directly. Q=1, U=7 and so on...it's near the end of the manual .
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And it's so fantastic! You can download books, and take it everwhere! It's so fantastic, life is your creation!
I'm getting a Kindle this Tuesday and I cannot wait!!! :)
Great review, I learned that if you hold down the ALT key and press the buttons on the top row "O thru P" you will get your numbers "1 thru 0". This makes putting in numbers much easier.
@DetroitBORG it does support other formats either through the emailing of the document to the amazon email address you registered or through using a program like Calibre
wish the new kindles e-readers had audio. I liked listing to the audio book as i read along with it.
if u wanna quickly type in some numbers on the kindle press and hold "Alt" and then hit the keys from q to p to get numerals 1 to 0 without having to use the Sym key.
Great review, I just ordered 2 for me and my lady.
@MSComputerVideos Because e ink is literally ink. The kindle/nook uses power to change the position of the ink. Then it is done. LED and LCD screens have to illuminate the lights, and the diodes have to use power...
@pjam07pjam - yes kindle books can be read on the Kindle, the iphone with the kindle app on it, the android with the kindle app on it, macs, windows machines, etc.
This video makes me feel old and I’m only 20 turning 21 in October and it’s so strange seeing the old tech I grew up with and that I’m fond of being shown back when it was new versus now where I can get it very cheaply or even free because many people consider all this old tech Ewaste now but I remember when this kindle was new my grandma had one and man I wanted one for myself how time flys by it’s crazy
Nice. I'm finally interested in getting a e-reader. Before this, they were way above my budget, seemed inefficient, and more of a bubble than practical gadget that enriches my lifestyle. And $189 with free 3G connection can't get any sweeter!
Oh, and I hear e-ink display is supposed to hold a same screen INDEFINITELY. Is this true? Or does it still draw battery charge?
I just found one at the thrift store for 7 bucks. I restored it, cleaned it up, and it works like a charm. Now, I just have to choose between physical books or digital lol. This device honestly feels like it has years of life left in it. We need to normalize using "obsolete" Devices. There's so much tech waste. It's nice to not have all the stupid bells and whistles. I wish there were more phone options to not have all that extra crap lol For context Im mid 30's lol
Thanks for a very nice unboxing and overview! I have been waiting for a while for one of these video's to turn up on YT.
The Kindle has only just been released in the UK, and I think this one is right for me. Just have to wait almost a month for shipping due to the popularity!
hello stevier, hope everythings going well.
Why did you skip the bit where you access the wifi settings? it would have been helpful to see how you access the wifi.
Excellent review. Glad I chose to order the Kindle 3 now instead of any of the other e-readers (or even the iPad). Yes, the iPad does a lot more and has a better browser but, for the money, and the fact i just want to read books, the Kindle is perfect. Can't wait to get it.
@vsaroca Not really. If the Kindle doesn't work it won't be of much use to read the manual on the Kindle.
Just ordered a Kindle... Can't wait till it arrives! :D
This is my birthday present from my parents. Can't wait to read the crap out of tons of books.
@cnoq8 You could always convert pdf, epub, etc files using Calibre. It's free to download and very easy to use. Just Google it... You may lose the pictures in PDF files if there are any in the conversion process, though.
@DetroitBORG Unfortunatley not yet, and I just checked my orders page and it still is yet to be dispatched, I think they're out of stock.
"Due to strong customer demand, Kindle is temporarily sold out. Orders are prioritised on a first-come, first-served basis. Orders placed today are expected to dispatch in 2 to 3 weeks."
That was from the Kindle page.
I suppose it's true that if you make a product surprisingly cheaper, people will buy more and you could make more money of it.
Just gotta wait.
@vsaroca because you're "supposed to read it" before using your kindle.
@number1ogre all books published before the 1920s are FREE on kindle. thats all the classics
@DetroitBORG Thanks for the reply! You probably addressed this in the video, but does either one of them handle pdf documents well? I know kindle offers the DX for that purpose, but it's a lot more expensive. Thanks again!
And the is a GREAT review btw.
Man this is amazing. i live in Texas in the US and its a huge state and my family lives all over it. It usually takes hours to get to each place. My grandma's house is in the middle of no where too. I can use this to surf the net + bring an entire library around with me without bringing tons of books. And if i want another book, I d just buy it and get it in 60 sec. WOW. amazing review btw i want to get this
Ordered mine two days ago...
Now just to wait about a million weeks for it to be delivered.
Hopefully it should be worth the wait though, I have about 20 books I have bought already, just so I can read them as soon as possible.
At least I'll have a nice leather case to open and close for a while though.
Is the Nook backlit? Because I'm considering both products, but don't want to be reading on a device that gives me eye strain.
Just wanted to congratulate you for your two videos (unboxing and leather case). Very informative comments, well spoken, excellent lighting and focusing.It help me take the decision to buy one of my own. Thanks.
@gullivera maybe because the publishers think that text-speech will diminish their audiobook sales? idk because the text to speech doesn't sound very good its all computerized with no emotion
Well,this one IS cool,however I'm more of a touch screen person,so I'm probably going to preorder the new Kindle Touch for Christmas. Really awesome vid by the way!!!
The video stated: "unlike the nook this can not be open by teh user"...Do you wish to bet on that? It is super easy, and yes you can replace the battery...
@MSComputerVideos because its like shocking a piece of ink onto the screen then leaving it there. Only that little shock is used
Excellent close up shots!!! Reaaly looked as if we were holding it in our hands!
Me and my wife are both getting Kindles for Christmas, can not wait!!!! Woo-whoo
I have mine sitting next to me charging. I like my Kobo Aura One as well as my Kindle Oasis 2 but I still like my Kindle Keyboard 3 and use it. It’s still A true gem of an eReader.
@DetroitBORG that is a setback but i really won't use "go to" very often if it saves your page if you know what i mean. Yeah thats gonna get some getting used to
Actually you dont have to press the symbol buttons to add number.
There are shortcuts for the numbers from ALT+ Q to ALT + P (the top letters line on the Kindle keyboard) for numbers from 1 to 9. And there are a lot of other keyboard shortcuts. Some of you might come across ghosting effect (the marks of the site you were browsing before) - Alt+G will refresh the site and remve this sometimes annoying effect. Alt+B -adding bookmarks. Alt+Shift+M - minesweeper and so on and so on.
hello and welcome to the year 2023
you are now in the future
I still have my Kindle keyboard and it is working well 😉
How do I adjust brightness on my kindle
For all the people who didn't know you can use alt+top row of keys (q,w,e,...) for numbers. So you dont need to constantle press symbol.
Bought it last Friday, Haven't put it down, I'm reading more then ever now! The Sample options are great from Amazon. And if I like the book alot I will buy a paper version for the good ol' bookshelf. :)
Have you put it down yet
Great video and nice seeing a side by side with the nook. [Mortal Kombat voice] KINDLE 3, WINS. XD
I got mine yesterday in the mail and I am LOVING this thing. I had a Kindle 2 and it was kinda cool, but this thing is REALLY nice. Amazon did a fantastic job.
I'm curious as to why a publisher would not allow text to speech? Are their a lot of books that don't allow this feature?
My mum has got me one for christmas, I can't wait!
@TheDarxo I placed an order september 13 for a wifi 3rd generation kindle (It said it would ship september 20) and it arrived to my po box today in miami (I live in Panama so it's another 3 days until i get i)... don't know if i'm lucky but i'm very grateful to have a quick shipping from amazon.
im sleepy right now and when you put the ipad on, it hurt my eyes to read it from here. Im so getting the kindle
It’s amazing
I am not sure whether to get the Kindle 3 or 3G for my daughter, can you recommend which is better?
Thank you for the instruction video on the kindle and the leather cover, it was very helpful in making up my mind to but it for my daughter.
@xRadicalAurax No, I still like real books too and intend to buy them. But this is nice to have for when you are on the go and don't want to carry books all the time
This was an excellent and thorough review of a Kindle!
I love the LEGO entire fricking movie ad
i was on the fence about getting this device but after seeing this video and your other video about the lighted leather cover i was sold...great review...also im very glad i bought one. fantastic device!
Can't wait for my Kindle to arrive! :-D Thanks for this walkthrough.
I want a functional and straightforward e-reader. Do you think the Kindle 3 or the regular Nook is the right device for me? Thanks for all the great videos and unboxings and please help!
I just bought one for $30 on eBay, I love to read in this device more than in my paperwhite, the test2voice is an amazing feature. I LOVE IT!
Paper white 2 6th gen vs this one. Which is better.
@DetroitBORG it's like $600 for 16gb and only wifi. it's extremly expensive, just a bigger itouch, and doesn't even support flash. it's only for extremly rich people or fanboys
@MidWestAir1 Infrared* :| It doesn't have a browser.
I have just got a new kindle. I already use it so much and excited to use it more!
@AZNAngel32 i know and the fact that i takes about 2 seconds to scroll to the word and find out its definition
I'm getting one(yay). I wanted a nook simple touch, but they don't ship to new Zealand :(
A combination of finding myself short on bookshelf space, the lower prices of eBooks, what I've read about eye-strain from LCD devices, and my geek tendencies has me sold on the Kindle. I threw my lot in for the contest they're holding for 10 of the Wifi + 3G model, but knowing my luck, I'll be buying one this Summer anyway. X)
would you recommend getting the kindle if you have all the books you love in paperback already and having to go in and buy the book again
Thank you for making this great video. I myself is thinking of a Kindle but sadly in my country Sweden, it cost a lot to get ahold of a e-book reader.
When a newer model supercedes the Kindle 3 will I be able to transfer my books from the 3 to the new model or will I lose them?
Bethan (Beth) Henshaw you will be able to transfer your books
Im not real familiar with e ink. Why does the screen flash black right before it changes? Also, in your nook unboxing you said e ink takes no power to display a constant image. Why is this?
I am a paramedic student and my books are huge and I have alot of them. Taking them places are awful. My question is, in my paramedic book their are pictures. Does the kindle display pictures? Also can you highlight in the kindle? The book is called Essentials of Paramedic Care by Bryan E. Bledsoe, Robert S. Porter, and Richard A. Cherry. Also its the second edition. I am just trying to find something to replace these over weight books.
@DetroitBORG aww man remember me? got my kindle 3 last week and it is AMAZING. It took about 2 minutes to get used to the page refresh. Its amazing for school because 1.its light 2. the built in dictionary makes all the classics we have to read that use old english simple 3. ALL CLASSICS ARE FREE. 4.its thinner than a pencil. Anyway i really didn't know about the kindle 3 until i saw a comercial and looked at your video. Thanks for review, The k3 is AWESOME!!
@pakmanmanc Well duh there is glare if you angle it right. If you move the kindle a few degrees then there is absolutely NO glare in sunlight, i tried it, and sunlight makes reading easier because there's more light. On the ipad, there is glare any way you turn it. i don't know what your hahaahing about, in sunlight the ipad will wash out and blind you do to the reflection, even on accident. The kindle wins on the glare challenge.
Still have it 8 years...no problems.
I know that the contrast is higher on the kindle than the nook, but I was debating on the graphite or white for my kindle. Having a white nook, do you notice any higher contrast on a graphite e-reader than a white one? A lot of people say the graphite makes the screen stand out more.
@combusken27 Dude it was designed for reading. So what if there is no color? Using your imagination while reading it is more colorful than a "multi media" device.
@DetroitBORG I have been leaning towards the nook as well, however I still find myself drawn to the Kindle because of the quicker page turning and lower weight. I wonder if this would be enough to put it in front of the nook, even if it has external memory and more open format capabilities?
Hello.. I have a question and I would apreciate your help... Now I see that this model doesnt have numbers on the keyboard like the DX version... in this kindle are you able to go for example from page 3 to page 250 by using the "Go to" option? If yes, how does it work without being able to type the page numer?
THANKS! great video!
Thanks for that, a really helpful review. My Kindle arrives tomorrow and I am now more confident of using it.
Cheers
@DetroitBORG YOU WERE SO RIGHT MAN :D The best thing I ever bought! :D Your video helped me to decide :) Thanks :) (heading back to Harry Potter reading...) :D
I don't see how anyone could put a thumbs down on this...like always great review guys!!
Great Review!
I know this is mainly a review of the Kindle, and less of a comparison, but out of the Kindle and Nook, which would you choose? Overall.
Thanks!
Kindle all the way . It’s amazing
Hello, thank you for the video.. but you didnt mention, how many languages does it support? Specially non- latin characters?
the box it comes in remindes me of when you order food to go and they give you the styrafom box :P
Wondering if i should buy a used kindle keyboard or buy an ematic color ereader. Might buy both tbh.
Bah to the Nook and Kindle, the iPad is king in the eReader market in my opinion. I mean why not have a device that does almost everything than a device that primarily just does books?
Anyway, great un-boxing dude!
whats the microphone for?
i just received my kindle and i do not have wifi connection in my home. so i was wondering is there any way to load my ebooks to my kindle directly from the computer?
for a super long lasting web browser, kindle 3 3G is the king. and I would pay $200 for a quick and neat little anytime browser.
Wow! the picture quality on your video is great.
I have to replace the charger but can't find the right one for this port. Do you by any chance know what type of cable I need? Thanks very much
wait wait i dont get it . do you have to buy a card to put money in the kindle store?
I still have it, I only had to replace the battery. It is now 10 years old!
@DetroitBORG Have you played around with the K3 alot? Mine should be coming this friday and ive been reading some reviews on amazon for 1* for i was curious why it got so low. well they say that the kindle freezes or reboots when worked to hard i.e. using notes or dictionary often or scrolling internet fast. Does this happen? im scared mine will be faulty