Amazon has just announced it will make the Kindle available world wide with an international shipping to over 100 countries, including the Philippines.
The Amazon Kindle (the 6″ international GSM version) will retail for $279 or just over Php13,000 at current exchange rates. Of course, this does not include customs and other taxes.
For the Philippines, it will be available for shipment on October 19 but you can pre-order it now.
The map below shows 3G (dark purple) and EDGE/GPRS (light purple) coverage for the Philippines. Accessing this network via the Kindle will be free. There are no monthly fees too. However, subscription for blogs and the experimental browser is not available in the Philippines.
This also means you can now download and buy the ebooks (over 290,000 of them) plus US magazines and international newspapers even if you don’t have any US-based credit card.
Twitter: sylv3rblade
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meh.. it’s on sir abe’s middle of the post *facepalm*
@iko
“i own the kindle 2 and until now i haven’t registered the kindle yet since i am outside the sprint service area.”
How could you not have registered the Kindle yet? You can do that at Amazon.com Manage Your Kindle. I didn’t register my new K2 via the device since I’m in the Philippines now, but I did through Amazon.com.
And without registering, you wouldn’t be able to download or buy books from Amazon’s Kindle store.
“pero without the experimental browser, will I still be able to access the Amazon store on my kindle?”
Yes, if you have the international edition you can buy books directly from your device and it will be delivered wirelessly. No monthly fees and delivery fees. Albeit the books are more expensive than the US counterpart. I just checked:
Dan Brown books:
Da Vinci Code
US Price: $7.59
International Price: not available
Angels & Demons
US: 7.99
Int’l: 9.99
Deception Point
US: 7.99
Int’l: 9.99
The Lost Symbol
US: 9.99
Int’l: not available
Stephanie Meyer:
Twilight
US: 6.59
Int’l: 8.59
New Moon
US: 7.91
Int’l: 9.91
Eclipse
US: 7.79
Int’l: 9.79
Breaking Dawn
US: 9.99
Int’l: 11.99
kunyari i bought something from amzon. and 50$ iyon magkano po ang patong ng tax?
seriously considering to buy a Kindle.
Can i use it to read medical journals in PDF form?
[...] to earlier reports, my Kindle contains what Amazon calls an “experimental” web browser, but I was only [...]
got my kindle 2 for valentines. it’s great. i can download a book in 1 minute via 3G. it connects to all the networks, you can also manually select the carrier. although, the browser does not seem to work there’s a message, “due to local restrictions, web browsing is not available for all countries”
Twitter: buhnanapancakes
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what’s the real delivery date for kindle? I just ordered mine this March 18, EDD is March 24. What’s the real number, after customs duty and such? Thanks guys.
Twitter: buhnanapancakes
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Whats the real date of delivery for a kindle? any feedbacks? because the estimate is march 24, but I want to know the real number after customs and all that red tape. Thanks guys.
The Kindle Wireless Reader</a? from Amazon is the perfect anytime gift for your favorite book lover, or for yourself. Kindle is simple to use, no computer required. Read your favorite books, newspapers, blogs, or even your own personal documents with Kindle – anywhere! What’s more, there’s no monthly fee! I love my Kindle!
a friend of a friend is selling me kindle2 for Php9K but without warranty,charger or USB cord..should i buy it?i mean, is it easy to just download ebooks to my laptop and transfer to kindle?help!
Twitter: buhnanapancakes
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Maybe you’d be better of buying a new kindle 2, just add a few more thousand. Sure, it’s easy to download ebooks but a problem I’m having with .PDF ebooks that I download is that when converted to kindle format, it can get a bit unreadable. For best results you need to use Amazon whispernet. If you plan on reading ebooks with lots of text and detailed illustrations, get an iPad. Hahaha. Really.
@ cherry how it works wirelessly? please elaborate coz im planning to buy, ty
anyone here knows where I can buy kindle accessories in manila?
Twitter: la__reine
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i want this one so much.
i loooove my kindle. aside from the obvious benefit of having hundreds of book in my bag at all times, other features include the text to speech function which allows me to “read” while driving. correct me if i’m wrong, but isn’t the use of 3g free of charge? i’m using my kindle in drafting this comment and since amazon doesn’t even have my credit card details…must be free! oh i’m also at the beach now. no glare on my kindle, unlike with my old ebook reader. happiness!
I really want a KINDLE!!! I badly needed it. I want to buy here at pinas but dont know where to buy one. I dont want to buy it online. Can someone help me? maybe someone can tell me a store that is selling it other than info maxx.
If I bought at http://www.amazon.com can I still use it even it was not registered in U.S.?
I have watched a morning show (Unang hirit/ Umagang KAy Ganda not sure which one) discussing all ebook reader. I wasn’t able to get the contact number of the person or his store ad. maybe someone know him or have also watched the show. please i really need a help. =D
same worry as lifeinslippers, i’m worried about the 3G use on kindle. while surfing is rudimentary, but it’s good enough for me to check email & facebook. now, they have my credit card info on file. i’ve started using the 3G only these past few days. but sometimes i’m afraid, knowing the 3G involves international deals between amazon and smart (?), who knows they’ll charge me same rates as roaming.
does it have a USB port? I’ve got loads of E-books so will it be possible to just put a USB on it and be able to read it there?
where can I buy it better.. CANADA or Philippines?
with a-not-so pricey-price… but I’ll use it in the philippines..
I just got my Kindle3 wifi and 3G. and im so loving it! =D
Hi! My kindle was bought and registered in the states under my sister’s account. Anyone there who knows how i can register it here in my name and pay for the ebooks myself? tnx!
Diane, there’s a DEREGISTER command in your Kindle’s SETTINGS.
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For those who are curious about ordering Kindle in the Philippines (through Amazon or another method), you can read this article: http://www.kindlelove.org/2011/buykindleinthephilippines/
Hope it helps!
pde po ba sya lagyan ng books na download lng gling sa computer ? yung para ka lng naglalagay ng mp3 songs sa cellphone .