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Refurbished Amazon Kindle 6 Inch e-Reader $99 + $9 Shipping
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theworks on 03/11/2011 - 10:00 graysonline.com (537 clicks)

Saw this and thought it was pretty cheap for an ereader within australia.

Amazon Kindle Keyboard Wi-Fi 6 inch E-Reader (Manufacturer refurbished) - Under instructions from: Dick Smith Electronics

The Amazon Kindle Keyboard is a revolutionary wireless reading device and is now available at GraysOnline!

The Kindle Keyboard eBook comes with a high-contrast E Ink Screen, new sleek light design – while keeping the same 6" size reading area. Battery Life of up to 2 months. Hold up to 3,500 books that download in 60 seconds, and comes with built-In Wi-Fi allowing you to connect to Wi-Fi hotspots.

The sales of e-book readers have now overtaken that of traditional paperback books and will soon be a way of the future. No more stacks of books piling and collecting dust, pages tearing and yellowing, lugging around heavy books, and paying through the nose for expensive books. The Kindle allows you to neatly store all your books in one compact handy take anywhere device. It’s portable, affordable, searchable, readable, and packed with features that make them absurdly convenient.

The Amazon Kindle is one of the hottest products at the moment and now at GraysOnline we have it at Australia’s cheapest price.

Buy now for $99+ Shipping. Limited stock so get in quick.

Features:
High-Contrast E Ink Screen with Pearl Technology:

The clearest text and sharpest images with latest E Ink Pearl display.
Read in Bright Sunlight:

Unlike LCD screens (e.g iPad), Kindle's screen reads like real paper, with no glare. Read as easily in bright sunlight as in your living room.
Holds 3,500 Books:

Kindle's storage is doubled so you can carry up to 3,500 books.
Lighter Than a Paperback:

At only 247 grams and less than 1cm thick, Kindle is lighter than a paperback and thinner than a magazine!
Battery Life of Up to Two Months:

A single charge lasts up to two months with wireless off based upon a half-hour of daily reading time. If you read for one hour a day, you will get battery life of up to one month.
Built-In Wi-Fi:

Connect to Wi-Fi hotspots at home or on the road.
Simple to Use:

Kindle is ready to use right out of the box and no setup, no software to install, no computer required.
Improved PDF Reader:

Now with new dictionary lookup, notes and highlights, and support for password protected PDFs. Easily carry all of your documents on the go.
Read-to-Me:

With Text-to-Speech, Kindle can read English-language content out loud to you.
Read Everywhere with Whispersync:

Your Kindle books can be read on your Kindle, iPhone, iPad, PC, Mac, Android device, and BlackBerry. Whispersync technology remembers your page in the book across devices, so you can pick up where you left off.
Worry-Free Archive:

Books you purchase from the Kindle Store are automatically backed up online in your Kindle library. Re-download books wirelessly for free, anytime.

Specifications:

  • Text to speech function
  • Viewing modes: portrait and landscape
  • Enhanced PDF reader with dictionary lookup, notes and highlights – Whispersync
  • Storage: up to 3,500 books
  • Battery life: Up to 2 months (Wireless Off) - Up to 3 weeks (Wireless on)
  • Product dimensions: 7.5" x 4.8" x 0.335" inch
  • Manufacturer refurbished (by Amazon)

GST Note: GST is included in the price of this item. GST is included in the freight.

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  • SirFlibbled on 03/11/2011 - 10:06

    greys online which means + buyers premium.

    Might as well buy one from the US.

    • georgedeka on 03/11/2011 - 10:19

      As it is not an auction im not sure the buyers premium applies.

  • phluffed on 03/11/2011 - 10:06
    +4

    my problem with this is that it's already a refurb where for an extra $50 you get a brand new one with warranty.

    • theworks on 03/11/2011 - 10:08

      hmm good point, maybe not such a great deal afterall

    • cheapo.one on 04/11/2011 - 17:50

      relative to the $99 price tag, $50 is a pretty difference

  • ryann on 03/11/2011 - 10:18
    +7

    You can get the new model for US$130 including shipping to Australia.

    This is not a bargain for superceded, repaired stock.

    • georgedeka on 03/11/2011 - 10:21
      +2

      Was just looking at that myself, but the old model is actually better.
      4Gb Storage - new has 2gb
      Audio - no audio on the new one
      Keyboard can be useful if you like taking notes

      There are some good comparisions between the versions in the comments on amazon.com

      • patientvalue on 03/11/2011 - 10:26

        Georgedeka could you provide the link to the comments section comparing the 2 versions.

        Where can we buy the old version - wifi or 3G.

        cheers

        • zeroxp on 03/11/2011 - 12:37

          Both touch and keyboard models are available at Dick Smith now.
          Keyboard model $159.
          Or you can ship from Amazon directly too.

      • [Deactivated] on 03/11/2011 - 10:45
        +1

        2Gb vs 4Gb won't be an issue for many. as it's loading up your Kindle with 1200 vs 2400 books.
        Anything you purchase from Amazon you can delete & reload for free. It would only matter if you had a heap of unconverted PDFs. But PDFs aren't very good on this device unless you have very good eyesight.
        You can use Calibre to convert to mobi & shrink the size (especially if you remove large graphics).

      • ddhytz on 03/11/2011 - 12:03

        If you type a lot the old K3 is better. Or wait for Kindle Touch.

      • Daniel15 on 03/11/2011 - 21:48

        You can get the model with the keyboard for US$139 + shipping new from Amazon - http://www.amazon.com/Kindle-Wireless-Reader-Wifi-Graphite/d…

    • hes21 on 03/11/2011 - 10:28
      +1

      The older model is better in many ways, for instance it has a keyboard and has free international internet through the experimental browser. If you want only a reader then the new model would be better, if you want more, then like me you will e looking for the older model.

      • laser on 03/11/2011 - 10:35

        It only says wifi, no mention of 3g, does the model on sale have the free internationa; internet you mention?

        • ryann on 03/11/2011 - 10:40

          There are two models, wi-fi and 3g. This offer is not the 3g.

        • hes21 on 03/11/2011 - 10:43

          You are right, this is not the 3g model.

      • [Deactivated] on 03/11/2011 - 10:41

        The 3G model (not the one above) "has free international internet"
        The above model has the experimental browser (which is crap unless you're reading just txt) but you need to provide WiFi.

  • lucksmith on 03/11/2011 - 10:25

    I'd like an e-book reader, but i'll prolly wait around for some reviews of the kindle fire.

    • ESEMCE on 03/11/2011 - 10:31
      +6

      If you want an eBook reader, the e-Ink Kindles are going to be significantly better for reading than the Kindle Fire. The LCD screen of the Fire will be backlit, meaning you'll effectively be reading whilst looking at a light bulb!

      • theworks on 03/11/2011 - 10:37
        +2

        Yeah, I agree with this. I found a kindle (and returned it to its owner) and compared it to my ipad. No competition with readability - I find the ipad okay but not entirely comfortable on the eyes or its weight. Been on the hunt for a kindle since.

        Can anyone trump this deal with a better one?

      • lucksmith on 03/11/2011 - 11:52

        do you know which e-reader has the most format support?

  • padfoot07 on 03/11/2011 - 12:19

    What's the best, cheapest reader out at the moment? I'm interested but would like to spend <$100.

    • OutOfComplaintForms on 03/11/2011 - 18:04

      Honestly, just spend a little more and get the Kindle, or wait for the price to settle a bit. The battery life on every other eReaders pale in contrast with the Kindle - not to mention there are free books bargains posted from Amazon.com posted on here all the time.

      • patientvalue on 03/11/2011 - 18:26

        pushniacki, Everywhere i look, kindle expresses battery life in time (weeks/months) while all other brands talk about the number of 'page turns' - which is frustrating and difficult to make comparisons. Do you have a website link to show a comparison, thanks.

  • ITveteran on 03/11/2011 - 12:57

    I think Dick Smith is selling it for $139 brand new.

    • cheapo.one on 04/11/2011 - 17:52

      that's the new model (that is described as inferior above)

      TBH, i have this older model and i find the extra storage useful but the newer one has a smaller form factor

      each to their own, i guess

  • symo on 03/11/2011 - 23:35

    GST included ? item not new - therefore NO GST should be applicable !

  • figarow on 04/11/2011 - 20:34
    +1

    For all those saying this isn't a good deal you really need to do more research. This is a VERY GOOD DEAL. Yes it's a refurb but you are getting 12 months warranty from Dick Smith. This is what you are getting: http://dicksmith.com.au/product/A3456/kindle-keyboard-wi-fi-… so a saving of $50 is a saving of 1/3 off the retail price, factor in the 12 months warranty and if anything does go wrong with it after that Amazon would likely fix any issues, you got yourself a nice deal! +1 from me and mine is on order… THANKS OP!

  • diddy50 on 08/11/2011 - 09:49

    anyone receive it yet?

    what is the condition like?
    scuffed, scratched?

    • figarow on 08/11/2011 - 14:27

      Should be here tomorrow or the next day, will you let you guys know..

  • figarow on 08/11/2011 - 20:37
    +1

    Update, here is some info on the condition of the these units: http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum-replies.cfm?t=1712173&p…

  • figarow on 09/11/2011 - 10:19
    +5

    Opened up the parcel box and to my surprise i see a fully sealed amazon box, meaning i needed to pull the tab to rip open the box. I could not believe how good these are are for refurbs, there is absolutely NO WAY to know this is not brand spanking new, it is flawless in every way. The clear plastic sticky stuff on the screen once peeled off reveals not a scratch, not a mark nothing but brand new looking device. Turned it on and it looks great.

    I was immediately struck by how light and thin this thing is. Very nice, i'm happy with my purchase!

    I recommend just leaving the box sealed when you get it if it's for a present, i think by tuning it on i may have ruined the end user experience of the welcome/getting started screens etc.

    • [Deactivated] on 16/11/2011 - 22:48

      Saw your post on Whirlpool as well. Convinced me to order it! Ordered it on Sunday 13th, received dispatch email today so hopefully I can get it by the end of this week. Also, hopefully all the units that they're shipping are like yours!

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