Comments on: Deal of the Day – Amazon Kindle with global 3G Wireless $279.00 http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/10/07/deal-of-the-day-amazon-kindle-with-global-3g-wireless-279-00/ Gadget reviews and news by Julie Strietelmeier and friends since 1997 Sun, 27 May 2012 00:39:26 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: georgi55 http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/10/07/deal-of-the-day-amazon-kindle-with-global-3g-wireless-279-00/comment-page-1/#comment-45984 georgi55 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 16:27:43 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=23089#comment-45984 hmm, thanks for the clarification jtip10, I was misinformed. hmm, thanks for the clarification jtip10, I was misinformed.

]]> By: Haesslich http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/10/07/deal-of-the-day-amazon-kindle-with-global-3g-wireless-279-00/comment-page-1/#comment-45954 Haesslich Thu, 08 Oct 2009 03:27:53 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=23089#comment-45954 Note - this only works in the UK and selected other countries. Canada is explicitly mentioned as not supported. Canada's in the same boat as most African countries, save two which support the Kindle without the wireless agreement... Yup. Amazon hates Canada still, given that they're selling the Kindle without wireless support in some African nations but not to their nearest neighbour. Note – this only works in the UK and selected other countries. Canada is explicitly mentioned as not supported. Canada’s in the same boat as most African countries, save two which support the Kindle without the wireless agreement…

Yup. Amazon hates Canada still, given that they’re selling the Kindle without wireless support in some African nations but not to their nearest neighbour.

]]> By: jtip10 http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/10/07/deal-of-the-day-amazon-kindle-with-global-3g-wireless-279-00/comment-page-1/#comment-45931 jtip10 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 20:16:22 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=23089#comment-45931 Ahhh, NO -- that would require two different radios in the new International Kindle -- Sprint and AT&T use different technology. Further a review of the Tech Spech on each device shows: Kindle Wireless Reading Device (6" Display, U.S. Wireless, Latest Generation) Connectivity: EVDO modem with fallback to 1xRTT; utilizes Amazon Whispernet to provide U.S wireless coverage via Sprint's 3G high-speed data network. Check our wireless coverage map for availability. This expanded coverage is only available for Kindle. See Wireless Terms and Conditions. Kindle Wireless Reading Device (6" Display, U.S. & International Wireless, Latest Generation) Connectivity: HSDPA modem (3G) with a fallback to EDGE/GPRS; utilizes Amazon Whispernet to provide wireless coverage via AT&T's 3G high-speed data network in the U.S. and partner networks outside of the U.S. See Wireless Terms and Conditions. These can easily be seen on Amazon. Ahhh, NO — that would require two different radios in the new International Kindle — Sprint and AT&T use different technology.
Further a review of the Tech Spech on each device shows:

Kindle Wireless Reading Device (6″ Display, U.S. Wireless, Latest Generation)
Connectivity: EVDO modem with fallback to 1xRTT; utilizes Amazon Whispernet to provide U.S wireless coverage via Sprint’s 3G high-speed data network. Check our wireless coverage map for availability. This expanded coverage is only available for Kindle. See Wireless Terms and Conditions.

Kindle Wireless Reading Device (6″ Display, U.S. & International Wireless, Latest Generation)
Connectivity: HSDPA modem (3G) with a fallback to EDGE/GPRS; utilizes Amazon Whispernet to provide wireless coverage via AT&T’s 3G high-speed data network in the U.S. and partner networks outside of the U.S. See Wireless Terms and Conditions.

These can easily be seen on Amazon.

]]> By: georgi55 http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/10/07/deal-of-the-day-amazon-kindle-with-global-3g-wireless-279-00/comment-page-1/#comment-45929 georgi55 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 20:08:42 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=23089#comment-45929 It's still Sprint in US, only uses AT&T's roaming agreement when international. It’s still Sprint in US, only uses AT&T’s roaming agreement when international.

]]> By: jtip10 http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/10/07/deal-of-the-day-amazon-kindle-with-global-3g-wireless-279-00/comment-page-1/#comment-45926 jtip10 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 19:42:42 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=23089#comment-45926 Also keep in mind that Kindle buyers now have the choice.... The original K2 rides on Sprint's network, the new International K2 will ride on AT&T's network when connected domestically. Also keep in mind that Kindle buyers now have the choice….
The original K2 rides on Sprint’s network, the new International K2 will ride on AT&T’s network when connected domestically.

]]> By: georgi55 http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/10/07/deal-of-the-day-amazon-kindle-with-global-3g-wireless-279-00/comment-page-1/#comment-45920 georgi55 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 18:08:17 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=23089#comment-45920 There is $1.99 fee for downloading while overseas There is $1.99 fee for downloading while overseas

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