[Amazon.ca] New Kindle - Priced the same as US Amazon

Jun 22nd, 2016 9:36 am

#1

SunjayC [OP]: Newbie; Jun 27, 2011; 58 posts; 88 upvotes; Guelph, Ontario

Jun 22nd, 2016 9:36 am

[Amazon.ca] New Kindle - Priced the same as US Amazon

Deal Link:: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0186FET66/ref ... _i=desktop

Hey everyone,

Amazon just announced their new 2016 entry level kindles and currently they are retailing for both $80 on the CDN and USD site. I'm sure this is just an error they will fix shortly but for now its a great way to save given our crazy conversion rate.

Jun 22nd, 2016 10:00 am

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stevedion: Member; Nov 22, 2009; 228 posts; 149 upvotes

Jun 22nd, 2016 10:00 am

Hummm. impulse buy. I have till July 7th to change my mind.

+1

Jun 22nd, 2016 10:04 am

#3

spellingbeechampoin: Jr. Member; Nov 21, 2013; 168 posts; 53 upvotes; 3rd Rock

Jun 22nd, 2016 10:04 am

stevedion wrote: ↑Hummm. impulse buy. I have till July 7th to change my mind.

That's exactly my thinking.

“Anyone who can only think of one way to spell a word obviously lacks imagination.”
― Mark Twain

Jun 22nd, 2016 10:05 am

#4

JamesA1: Deal Fanatic; Mar 20, 2009; 8862 posts; 2690 upvotes; Vancouver

Jun 22nd, 2016 10:05 am

There's a review of this new model here: http://www.cnet.com/news/amazon-updates ... y-options/

$80 for the basic model with no screen light and a lo-res screen is only a warm price. It's still $140 for the Paperwhite.

Jun 22nd, 2016 10:24 am

#5

squadz: Temp. Banned; Aug 7, 2011; 6623 posts; 998 upvotes; Vaughan

Jun 22nd, 2016 10:24 am

Love my paperwhite, don't see any new updates or reasons to change.

Jun 22nd, 2016 10:26 am

#6

Mitama: Newbie; Nov 3, 2015; 63 posts; 38 upvotes; Montreal, QC

Jun 22nd, 2016 10:26 am

Is it worth it even if it does not have the built in lights?

Jun 22nd, 2016 10:30 am

#7

Scott86: Deal Addict; Jun 14, 2011; 1781 posts; 1215 upvotes

Jun 22nd, 2016 10:30 am

squadz wrote: ↑Love my paperwhite, don't see any new updates or reasons to change.

I still havnt found a reason to replace my Kindle 3(keyboard) or Sony prs-500. Yeah, the new screens are more crisp, and the backlighting is convenient, but it's still replacing something that had low quality print and no light source(traditional books) so its not like I need those extra attributes. Also seems like the 2 I own(about 10 years old on the prs500) are negligibly different from the sub-$100 dollar ones sold today. Black levels seem to be the only difference.

Jun 22nd, 2016 10:31 am

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Spazmogen1: Member; Oct 19, 2013; 379 posts; 121 upvotes; Toronto, ON

Jun 22nd, 2016 10:31 am

$99.99 on the US site.
$79.99 on the CDN site + free shipping...

I won't be replacing my Kindle Touch as I can live without the back light.

Jun 22nd, 2016 10:31 am

#9

4got10: Deal Addict; Dec 9, 2004; 1410 posts; 287 upvotes; EDM Area

Jun 22nd, 2016 10:31 am

having had both, paperwhite is the only way to go.

+1

Jun 22nd, 2016 11:03 am

#10

NG: Deal Expert; Jun 14, 2001; 15556 posts; 1026 upvotes

Jun 22nd, 2016 11:03 am

Woud consider it if they still came with basic wireless internet service. Without it there are better alternatives.

Should we have open retail markets to bring more UK and US retailers to Canada?wegmans-tops-trader-joes-americas-favou ... #p27788812

+1

Jun 22nd, 2016 11:13 am

#11

jackie999: Deal Addict; Aug 6, 2009; 3291 posts; 746 upvotes; Aurora, ON

Jun 22nd, 2016 11:13 am

Sticking with my Kindle 3 - I tried a paperwhite and I really don't like to 'touch the screen' to turn page.
Waiting on the Kindle Voyage to be available..the page turn sensors is a must for me.

Jun 22nd, 2016 2:43 pm

#12

spellingbeechampoin: Jr. Member; Nov 21, 2013; 168 posts; 53 upvotes; 3rd Rock

Jun 22nd, 2016 2:43 pm

It is actually an "AD" on their main page now, so I don't believe it is a pricing error...

“Anyone who can only think of one way to spell a word obviously lacks imagination.”
― Mark Twain

Jun 22nd, 2016 2:51 pm

#13

goozy1: Deal Addict; Aug 7, 2011; 1905 posts; 2943 upvotes; VANCOUVER

Jun 22nd, 2016 2:51 pm

jackie999 wrote: ↑Sticking with my Kindle 3 - I tried a paperwhite and I really don't like to 'touch the screen' to turn page.
Waiting on the Kindle Voyage to be available..the page turn sensors is a must for me.

The voyage is available in canada now but it's $300: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00IOY ... _dk_ki_txt

I bought one when they first came out in the states and the dollar was close to par. It's a really good device but even at ~$200 it was hard to justify. I don't know if I would pay $300

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Jun 22nd, 2016 2:53 pm

#14

TheWalrus: Deal Addict; Sep 3, 2012; 1858 posts; 627 upvotes; TO

Jun 22nd, 2016 2:53 pm

Mitama wrote: ↑Is it worth it even if it does not have the built in lights?

I've had both. Eventually sold the Kindle and kept the PaperWhite because reading in the dark or in bed without turning the light on and bothering my SO was worth it.

The screen is also much crisper. And I got the PW for 99$ when it was on special vs 49$ for the basic Kindle also when it was on special.

All in all, I would recommend the PW over the basic.

Wins
2015: 69.99$

+3

Jun 22nd, 2016 2:56 pm

#15

comp_freak: Deal Addict; Jan 8, 2006; 1664 posts; 932 upvotes

Jun 22nd, 2016 2:56 pm

The US version might be different - it has doulbe the storage and audio over bluetooth http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2016/06/ ... r-just-80/

Spect at https://www.amazon.com/All-New-Kindle-E ... rds=kindle

Jun 22nd, 2016 3:51 pm

#16

genetik: Sr. Member; May 21, 2007; 904 posts; 265 upvotes; Montreal

Jun 22nd, 2016 3:51 pm

I think it's because you picked the one with ''special offers''. Isnt that the model with spam on it?

Jun 22nd, 2016 5:58 pm

#17

JamesA1: Deal Fanatic; Mar 20, 2009; 8862 posts; 2690 upvotes; Vancouver

Jun 22nd, 2016 5:58 pm

The one referenced is a new model for both Canada and the U.S. which won't be available to ship until July. But the base model is still using a cheaper lo-res panel without a built-in light.

Jun 22nd, 2016 9:26 pm

#18

Lanthie: Newbie; Mar 28, 2012; 41 posts; 12 upvotes; NEW WESTMINSTER

Jun 22nd, 2016 9:26 pm

Color e-ink exists but they haven't incorporated this technology into their readers. Until they do, I won't be replacing my paperwhite.

Jun 22nd, 2016 9:34 pm

#19

Longobongo: Deal Fanatic; Jun 2, 2006; 6957 posts; 1504 upvotes; Mississauga

Jun 22nd, 2016 9:34 pm

the extra for the paperwhite is worth it

Jun 22nd, 2016 9:41 pm

#20

i6s1: Deal Expert; Feb 9, 2003; 19667 posts; 3847 upvotes; 9347934 downvotes

Jun 22nd, 2016 9:41 pm

I ordered it and at some point I'll look at the reviews and cancel if it doesn't seem that great. Have a Sony 300 that's falling apart. I wanted one with a backlight but they're quite a bit more. Might use this for a few years until backlight gets even cheaper.

New Kindle - Priced the same as US Amazon

[Amazon.ca] New Kindle - Priced the same as US Amazon

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