Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Announced!

[karlheng]

Oh no
Haha do u know if the kindle that qishan sell is ads or non-ads?
Japan version too?

Hmm... My colleagues and I bought it. No ads. Japanese characters on the outer box. Made in China. The guy at the shop said it's US set when queried - maybe he really meant "it can be used like a US set".

So, is this a Japanese set? Still worth it?

 

[jeffyen2]

Hmm... My colleagues and I bought it. No ads. Japanese characters on the outer box. Made in China. The guy at the shop said it's US set when queried - maybe he really meant "it can be used like a US set".

So, is this a Japanese set? Still worth it?

Interesting, I got one from Japan too and there're no Japanese characters. I guess if there are *only* Japanese characters on the box, it's a Japanese set then. (as in the serial number is associated with amazon.co.jp). It's definitely worth it, giving what is happening this week. I really like qisahn, especially their ingenious ways of getting inexpensive stock, and maybe it's better for them to be more transparent in their 'product listings'..

The unit will function as per normal. They are all the same. Just that if there's a support issue, Amazon US will know that it's from Japan and may decline supporting it. It costs around S$130 delivered to Singapore, but Amazon Japan no longer sells it to non-residents. Just a few days ago, Kindle Paperwhites (WiFi) are all out of stock at amazon.com

 

[karlheng]

Interesting, I got one from Japan too and there're no Japanese characters. I guess if there are *only* Japanese characters on the box, it's a Japanese set then. (as in the serial number is associated with amazon.co.jp). It's definitely worth it, giving what is happening this week. I really like qisahn, especially their ingenious ways of getting inexpensive stock, and maybe it's better for them to be more transparent in their 'product listings'..

The unit will function as per normal. They are all the same. Just that if there's a support issue, Amazon US will know that it's from Japan and may decline supporting it. It costs around S$130 delivered to Singapore, but Amazon Japan no longer sells it to non-residents. Just a few days ago, Kindle Paperwhites (WiFi) are all out of stock at amazon.com

I guess Amazon just adds an additional wrapper (box) with Japanese characters on the "US set" and sells as "Japanese set". Yes, given the latest situation at Japan, mine was a reasonable good deal. Warranty could be an issue though - maybe I can clarify with Qisahn over chat.
Update: Qisahn clarified that 1-year warranty is with amazon.com. That's US warranty I suppose.

 

[jeffyen2]

I guess Amazon just adds an additional wrapper (box) with Japanese characters on the "US set" and sells as "Japanese set". Yes, given the latest situation at Japan, mine was a reasonable good deal. Warranty could be an issue though - maybe I can clarify with Qisahn over chat.
Update: Qisahn clarified that 1-year warranty is with amazon.com. That's US warranty I suppose.

The question you can ask them is: where was the kindle obtained from. It is mostly just an academic finding as they will surely do what it takes to fix any issue if it arises. I wont really be too concerned. Technically it is not just the box but the serial number is also flagged differently. I have seen this myself and so has Sesame Street in an earlier post in this thread.

 

[duffie]

well I was at Trendsmobile yesterday to rma my seagate harddisk
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They are also selling kindle paperwhite I can't remember the non 3 g price but the 3g was going at 319. Its a piece of paper stuck on the glass wall of their shop.

Is it the non-ad version?

 

[leonaheidern]

Is it the non-ad version?

Not sure actually I don't remember anything on the paper that said non-ad.

 

[leonaheidern]

Not sure actually I don't remember anything on the paper that said non-ad.

Are ad's that bad? I have ads on my kindle touch and I got used to it after a while

Kinda nice to have a new cover from time to time.

 

[duffie]

Not sure actually I don't remember anything on the paper that said non-ad.

Well, it is and they never stock it. I just came back from them. They only order it upon customer request, takes at least 2 weeks from the US. Only the flyer in the window says "in stock".

 

[jeffyen2]

Are ad's that bad? I have ads on my kindle touch and I got used to it after a while

Kinda nice to have a new cover from time to time.

I like ads for the exact same reason lol.. They are so nicely done!

 

[leonaheidern]

on monday I saw the kindle touch being carried by a guy in working clothes without any case whatsoever

I am Starting to feel any cover is heavy already.

Wonder if I could just throw it in a soft drawstring pouch and carry around instead.

I do have the basic screen protector.

I also have the invisible armour liquid. Need to reapply every 3-6 months though but wonder how good it is at preventing scratches.

 

[zacharyandrew]

on monday I saw the kindle touch being carried by a guy in working clothes without any case whatsoever

I am Starting to feel any cover is heavy already.

Wonder if I could just throw it in a soft drawstring pouch and carry around instead.

I do have the basic screen protector.

I also have the invisible armour liquid. Need to reapply every 3-6 months though but wonder how good it is at preventing scratches.

My friend and I don't use covers at all but then again I'm pretty paranoid about how and where I keep my kindle so it's still in good shape. Been more than half a year now.

 

[feist_]

on monday I saw the kindle touch being carried by a guy in working clothes without any case whatsoever

I am Starting to feel any cover is heavy already.

Wonder if I could just throw it in a soft drawstring pouch and carry around instead.

I do have the basic screen protector.

I also have the invisible armour liquid. Need to reapply every 3-6 months though but wonder how good it is at preventing scratches.

I toss my kindle into my bag everywhere i go! with keys and stuff.
still scratchless and i'm quite rough with my stuff.. heh

of course, i didnt start out this way.. i just kept procrastinating on getting a cover...

anw kindle got v little resale value! enjoy it for what it is - a light, mobile reader. no need to protect like iphone

 

[jeffyen2]

I toss my kindle into my bag everywhere i go! with keys and stuff.
still scratchless and i'm quite rough with my stuff.. heh

of course, i didnt start out this way.. i just kept procrastinating on getting a cover...

anw kindle got v little resale value! enjoy it for what it is - a light, mobile reader. no need to protect like iphone

The cover is actually to protect the screen in case it is dropped from the hand while reading. The second scenario is to protect it from being broken if squeezed in bag. (The cover prevents a sharp point of force over a small area.) Screen protector... no need lah lol

 

[noelnoel]

For me, better be safe than sorry, not much heavier anyway.

 

[bardsmanship]

Yeah for me I am 'butterfingers' so a cover/case is a must.

 

[leonaheidern]

ok cover it is then

though maybe getting an A5 envelope works as well haha.

 

[feist_]

ok cover it is then

though maybe getting an A5 envelope works as well haha.

for the longest time my friend used an envelope with bubblewrap inside..........

hmm... as for protecting against falling.. jeff made a good point.

The cover is actually to protect the screen in case it is dropped from the hand while reading.

oooo this has happened to me before.. lucky kindle's quite light! I'm usually able to fumble and catch haha maybe i should really buy a cover. (i tried looking for one, but none sexy and cheap)

 

[leonaheidern]

for the longest time my friend used an envelope with bubblewrap inside..........

hmm... as for protecting against falling.. jeff made a good point.



oooo this has happened to me before.. lucky kindle's quite light! I'm usually able to fumble and catch haha maybe i should really buy a cover. (i tried looking for one, but none sexy and cheap)

wouldn't buying some thing with grips behind the kindle and sticking on the kindle work?

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[sanfong]

Kindle PW WIFI only not on Amazon, 3G still available.

Any update on new Kindle coming up??

 

[rife]

Looks like they just announced an updated model of the paperwhite!

Happened to see it after requesting for a replacement for my slightly defective pw. They actually offered to send me a replacement without me returning the old device, after I casually mentioned that shipping it back will cost me too much. Really wonderful customer service from Amazon.