Kindles on Sale: Better Value on Kindles

Kindles on Sale: Lower Prices, better value on Kindles

Since the first launch of the Kindle in 2007, Amazon has been going from strength to strength in the world of digital e-readers.  To date, there are several models of Kindles on Sale.  Some are new and some are “as-good-as-new”. Most of the models are e-readers, with the latest and most popular being the Kindle Fire tablet, launched recently in November 2011.

While several stores carry Kindle products, the place where you will find the latest deals on new and “as-good-as-new” kindles are at the official store, listed here:

Kindles on Sale

Price Guide – The Kindle family

• The Kindle (The New Kindle 4) – $79 (new)
  
• Kindle Touch wifi – $99 (new), or Kindle Touch (3G & wifi version) – $149 (new) (Limited used models from $59)
  
• Kindle Keyboard (wifi or wifi & 3G) –$139 – $189 (new) (Limited used models from $79 – $139)
  
• Kindle Fire tablet – $199 (The first Kindle in Color; currently not on sale.)      

About Kindles on Sale (30%-40% less than the regular prices)

If you are on a budget, and even if you are not, it is worth giving used Kindles sold by Amazon a serious consideration.  These used models are priced at least 30% off the regular retail price.  I would not consider buying a used model off any buyer.  However, the ones sold by Amazon are given the stamp of quality.

Firstly they are vetted by Amazon to ensure optimal performance. Some models are returned in view customers getting an upgrade, while others are models that have been used for demos. Secondly, all of the used Kindles sold by Amazon are given a year’s warranty.  Although they are highly in demand and in limited quantity, you may be lucky enough to find one.

To see if any of these models are available, click here.

The Kindle ereaders

The 3 Amazon Kindle ereaders are: The Kindle, Kindle Touch and Kindle Keyboard. These readers use the Kindle Format 8, providing rich formatting of text.  If you are looking for an ereader that is purpose-built for uncompromised, enjoyable reading over long periods of time, without eye-strain that is common with electronic devices, the choice really boils down to either the Kindle or Nook.

I prefer the Kindle for a few reasons.

1. Being a frequent buyer of books from Amazon, I have always been able to find the books I want in the store – be it fiction, factual, best sellers, or niche topics.

2.  Furthermore, a Kindle ereader also allows you to get many books for $9.99 or less, like:

The Mill River Recluse for $0.99 and Kingpin for $0.99, and The Help for $9.99.

The sweetener for me is that Amazon also offers special deals on electronic books, many of which cost $0.00 to purchase.

3.  Another reason I prefer the Kindle over the Nook is because of the page color.  The Nook has a grey background, whereas the Kindle has a white background.  It may be a minor point, but for me I found the grey background quite dark.  Perhaps over time, they would give users a choice to change this background color.

Some users may may that the experimental browser used on the Kindle makes it slow.  However, this is purely because many users are not aware of how work it properly.  There is information and tips to make the Kindle the best ereader for you.

Customer Feedback 

I did extensive research on the Kindle before purchasing it.  Boy, am I glad I bought it. It is much better to use in person… If you want the best experience, go with the Kindle. – Mr Goodwrench on Amazon on the Kindle Keyboard wi-fii

So which is better – The Kindle, Kindle Keyboard or the Kindle Touch?

There are common features across the Kindle ereaders, like:

• Free cloud storage
• E-ink technology to remove glare from the page
• Built-in wifi technology
• Adjustable text sizes
• Able to read pdfs and other personal documents
• Whispersync – Bookmarking your last page, so that you can resume from where you left off.

The main differences are in relation to: 1) Memory, 2) Touchscreen/Keypad/Buttons, 3) Battery Life

Kindle e-readers: Differences at a glance

Our observation

The touchscreen and keyboard versions are much easier to use, and faster when typing text.  So for quick typing, we prefer either the Kindle Touch or Kindle Keyboard – depending on your preference for a keyboard or touchscreen.

As to whether there is a need for 3G, it all depends on whether you have access to a high-speed wifi connection.  If you do, then the Kindle Touch at $99 would suffice.  However for $50 more, I would personally go for the 3G there is unlimited data downloads for life – this is a very good deal indeed given the high costs of data downloads.  Besides, I do not have to worry if places are wi-fi enabled, and to plug into a network before downloading.

The Kindle Fire tablet (aka: Kindle in Color – Price: $199)

This is an e-reader/tablet android, and the first tablet to be released by Amazon.  Launched in November 2011, it has been making news and generating a lot of excitement in the world of tablets for its price and the quality of features it delivers at such a low price.

With this Kindle in Color, think of it firstly as an e-reader that is built with a host of other features found in a tablet.  Users who look as an e-reader first, followed by a tablet are extremely happy with what it has to offer.

However, if you are looking for a pure tablet which offers more choices of apps and movie-storage, you may still consider the i-pad to be better.  And that is fine.  It appears that ipad users lean towards using these 2 functions more – games and apps.  On the other hand Kindle tablet buyers use it for reading first, followed by using the other features like apps/games and videos as complimentary functions.

“The Kindle Fire links with Amazon’s impressive collection of digital music, video, magazine, and book services all in one bundle. It also carries apps such as Netflix, Pandora, and Hulu. The Fire … is exceptional for the price.” - CNET

While there are many positive features, many have noted that one of the most main attractive features of this tablet is the entry- price.  True, even if it is priced at $199, it would not be of any use unless it was fit for purpose.  And that’s why the Kindle Fire tablet stands out.  Not only is it believed to be less than the cost to build it, it carries most of the features that an ipad has, except for a lot less.

For those who like buying reading material online, the Kindle Fire now gives them an added option of having an ereader, movie-player, music player, a browser & book reader in color all rolled into one – a luxury for many who would not have considered a tablet otherwise.

For more information from the official store, click here: Kindle Fire tablet

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