| Kindle 3G Wireless Reading Device, Free 3G + Wi-Fi, 6" Display, Graphite, 3G Works Globally - Latest Generation | 
| Brand: Amazon
Category: Amazon Devices
Buy New: $189.00
as of 9/7/2010 14:15 CDT details
New (1) Used (1) from $189.00
Seller: Amazon.com
Rating:  509 reviews
Sales Rank: 2
Color: Graphite
Media: Electronics
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.7
UPC: 892685001256
EAN: 0892685001256
ASIN: B002FQJT3Q
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Product Description
The all-new Kindle has a new electronic-ink screen with 50 percent better contrast than any other e-reader, a new sleek design with a 21 percent smaller body while still keeping the same 6-inch-size reading area, and a 15 percent lighter weight at just 8.7 ounces. The new Kindle also offers 20 percent faster page turns, up to one month of battery life, double the storage to 3,500 books, built-in Wi-Fi, a graphite color option and more—all for only $189, and still with free 3G wireless—no monthly bills or annual contracts.
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 509
 Quality control problems September 7, 2010
hgaphoto (CA USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
First, the good stuff. Kindle 3 has a very readable high contrast screen. The form factor is small and light enough to be a book replacement. Purchasing and downloading content is simple and convenient.
However, I had a series of problems which eventually led me to return my Kindle.
After unpacking and charging my Kindle 3, it refused to connect to my wireless network. I have a variety of other devices ranging from a Nintendo Wii to an iPod Touch and two computers that work just fine on my wireless network, but the Kindle couldn't connect after many attempts. I eventually gave up and turned it off. When I turned it back on several hours later, it had mysteriously connected to my WiFi network with the exact same settings that did not work earlier. I have noticed that several other users have ran into the same problem.
The next problem I noticed was that something was rolling around inside the casing. This is obviously not a good sign. Then, my Kindle 3 started freezing. The first freeze happened while using the experimental browser. As this is an "experimental" application, I wasn't too concerned. After a power reset, the Kindle came back up. The second freeze happened while playing Shuffled Row, which is a good game. After this freeze, my Kindle refused to reboot after many power reset attempts. (Yes, I did try keeping the power switch in the "turn-on" position for up to 30 seconds as suggested by the manual.) I eventually gave up and put it down. However, after a few minutes, the Kindle started to reboot itself. The was another freeze while reading a book, which was fixed with a power reset. I tried to contact Amazon for service, but it looks like the only way to get Kindle customer service is through a phone call.
And then my Kindle froze again while reading a book. This time, nothing would reset the kindle. When this last freeze happened, the battery was charged about 75%. At this point, there was no option but to return the kindle. There are some comments among the negative reviews here that the usual Amazon.com return process does not work. In my case, I was able to follow the regular Amazon return process and print a return label. So my Kindle is back to Amazon after less than a week of use.
Judging from other reviews that had similar experiences as mine, Amazon appears to have a specific quality control problem with this latest version of the Kindle. People may be more tolerant of the reliability other electronic gadgets, however, it is unacceptable for a product that is primarily intended to replace paper books to have issues like freezing and/or rebooting. After all, I never had a "paper" book freeze or reboot on me so far. Receiving a product with defects that should have been caught during testing before shipping pretty much destroys the "Kindle experience".
 Can't appreciate Amazon's practice September 7, 2010
Curious Joe (LA, CA)
1 out of 9 found this review helpful
This review is not about the product, but on Amazon's tactics.
Order status of the item was Shipped for past 4 days with no change in status. For 2 day shipping i should have received it 2 days ago. As of now, UPS didn't even recive the product for shipping.
I can understand that Amazon is trying to lock out the user from cancelling the order, i'm not sure if this will help so much.
Two great days of reading... September 7, 2010
AlvinCalvin
0 out of 5 found this review helpful
and then nothing.
I'm not rating all Kindles... just the product that I received (after a two-week delay of course).
It doesn't work. After the second day, I got a continual white screen of death. Pretty sad because I was all set to rave about this thing. I loved it. But $139 for what amounts to nothing more than a coaster. No thanks. I don't know why, but I expected more than this from Amazon.
Now I have to go through the considerable hassle of returning this product. DRRRRRRAAAAAGGGGGG!!!! All I wanted to do was read a book.
Next I'll be reviewing Amazon's return services. I'll be sure to let you know how that goes.
So much problem to get the Kindled I ordered... September 7, 2010
Lan Truong (East Lansing, Mi United States)
0 out of 9 found this review helpful
Amazon never shipped the Kindle WiFi that I pre-ordered on Jul 31st. After that, it took 7 phone calls and lots of annoyance to get the unit & the right version I ordered. What happened to this Kindle launch? My experience failed my expectation from Amazon spectacularly. If there are other experiences like mine, Amazon costs themselves more money to make it right to the customers after they already annoy the heck out of them with messing up their orders. My learning: maybe never pre-order anything with Amazon since they seem to mess up my pre-order but has always performed well with normal purchases.
Otherwise, the device itself is easy and fun to use so far.
I Wanted a Dedicated E-Reader, and That's What I Got September 7, 2010
Matthew E. Coenen (Spokane, WA)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I'm a first-time Kindle owner, so I have nothing to "compare" the latest Kindle to. I don't own a Nook. I don't own an iPad (and, in any case, that's comparing apples to oranges). I don't have a Sony e-reader. '
This will be a short, simple review.
I received my Kindle about a week ago and haven't been able to put it down.
Things I like about my Kindle?
1. The e-ink display is amazing.
2. Using the 5-way controller is simple and effective.
3. Page turn speeds are faster than I thought they would be.
4. It's lightweight, even with the attached cover (I have an Amazon cover with a built-in light)
5. Page-turning buttons are quiet and well-placed.
6. Recharge time is fast.
7. I can order a book and start reading it in less than 60 seconds. Nice!
8. Portability... I can take 3,000 books with me when I travel for work and not require additional suitcases or baggage fees.
Things I'm not too keen on?
1. Buttons are too close together and are laid out oddly.
2. Lack of individual number buttons is frustrating.
3. Power button on the bottom? Not a bad thing. Just an odd thing. (Same for the headphone input). I usually rest the "bottom" of a book on my lap when I read.
Things I hope change in the future?
1. How books are organized... When I put a book in a collection (which is actually a "tag"), it still appears in the main list. It's not actually "moved", it's merely associated.
2. The look of the main screen. I'd like "folders" or some other way to display "collections".
3. Ability to create personal "screen savers."
4. E-book pricing, though Amazon has little control over this. Still, most titles are the same price as or less than their hardback/paperback counterparts. (And I'm not opposed to paying more for convenience and portability).
Things that don't bother me regarding other reviews?
1. The browser is experimental. Amazon has created a dedicated e-reader, and it's meant to be used to read. Period. Not browse the web. If you want to browse the web, get a computer -- not an e-reader.
2. The Kindle is not an mP3 player, either. Yes, it's nice to have some classical music playing in the background while I read, but I don't need to see the title of the song, album art, etc. (And you can skip from track to track on the Kindle using shortcut keys).
3. Lack of a "color" or "touch" screen.
In summary, for $139, I'm quite thrilled with my purchase and have arleady read multiple books on it. In fact, I think I've read more in the past week than I've read in the past month.
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