Today with all the color flashy tablets on the market the Kindle Paperwhite 3G
Well depends what you want. The Paperwhite is very easy on the eyes and mimics the ease of reading an actual paper book. A built-in light is also a nice addition. So if you already have an iPad or Nexus 10 is the flat white worth it?
The Paperwhite is nice but you need another perk to buy it right? Free 3G globally! Yes, just about anywhere in the world where there is a wireless signal you are connected. Now obviously you’re not streaming videos but imagine being able to check your email without having to be hooked up to wi-fi or not worrying about insane roaming costs whilst overseas? Maybe you have to confirm a reservation and you don’t have a local SIM card yet. The Kindle 3G had you covered. On a recent trip to Venice I departed the airport and forgot how I was supposed to get to my hotel. I didn’t have a local SIM card yet and rather than pay the high cost of international data I pulled out my Kindle. I quick search gave me the information I needed, zero fees.
This is Amazons official description:
Unlike tablets, the Kindle Paperwhite 3G
The last line says it all. No monthly fee, no contract. This is the reason to carry one more gadget on your next trip.
-Karl
Although I prefer real books, this is a great choice for traveling light. The 3G option & no contract, the built-in light could definitely win me over.
It is a sign of the times, although I still like traditional books too. It is nice to just DL a book at anytime and have the 3G anywhere.
Wow, I am amazed at the free 3G globally. I have the original Kindle which is also like paper and I like that it is softer on the eyes. I am glad this one came out with the mix of more than reading and allows for emails, etc. I have the Kindle Fire as well. Very happy with it except the battery doesn’t always charge properly.
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It is handy for sure. If I have the wifi and 3g off and just using it for reading the battery last about 4 weeks. But it has got me connected more than a few times in a jam.
It took me a long time to even consider getting a tablet…I am a lover of real books, flipping through the pages, a cute bookmark or just a good old ” dog-ear” ….I can find myself lost and completely happy for hours at a time in a bookstore (especially the small bookstores you find rich in character and with an owner, perhaps a little eccentric lol, tucked away on a towns downtown streets-not to say I don’t enjoy a coffee at one of the big chain bookstores from time to time)…heck I still like going to the library 🙂 That all said I received a Kindle for Xmas last year and I do love it…especially when traveling!!!! The free 3G access is really awesome!! Yet another great travel tip, Karl!! 🙂 thank you
I hope there will always be a place for paper books. I find myself going back and forth, but always favoring the Kindle when on the road. But I agree, as much as I do not like to shop, I still enjoy roaming book store aisles.
Does the new Kindle Paperwhite 3G have the same functionality as the old Kindle Keyboard 3G? I.e. a web browser with 25MB traffic per month to check emails, news sites, wikitravel and even hostelbookers or couchsurfing?
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Yes, although I usually use it for emails, twitter, news and occasionally to check on bookings, I have never reached my data limit yet. It has got me out of a few “jams” here and there…
Thank you, that’s nice to know. I thought I would be stuck with my Kindle Keyboard forever (-;
I only reached the data limit once, when I didn’t have access to wifi for a long time.
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