Kindle Fire is one of the most coveted Kindle models all over the world, especially in Canada. As with most of the previous Kindle models, Kindle Fire in Canada is not happening as soon as people would want. Because of this, many people have tried to look for – and succeeded, too – other ways of getting their hands on this device outside of Amazon.
Other Ways of Getting the Kindle Fire
So just how does one get a Kindle Fire in Canada? Practically, the easiest way to do this is by contacting anybody who is living in the United States where it is originally available, having them buy it for you, and then asking them to ship it over to your Canadian address (or maybe you can go over there and pick it up yourself).
However, not every Canadian has a friend or family in the US. There are other options for these people. One of these is to order the item straight off the Amazon international store. You can choose to have the item shipped to the UPS store (still in the US) that is nearest to your address. This can be a drive from your home to the store, but you have to cross the border.
Another method is to transact with third party companies (e.g. Borderlinx, Vpost, or Comgateway) that can purchase the item on your behalf. One more option is for you to order the item yourself to their address.
Will the Kindle Fire Work in Canada?
Okay, so now you have the highly anticipated Kindle Fire in Canada. Without a doubt, you would want to get your hands on it and try what it can do. While most of the features and functions of the Kindle Fire will indeed work in Canada, some special offers would remain exclusive to US users. An example of this was the recent Amazon Prime. Applications (apps) will also not be available for download from the Amazon marketplace for Canadian users.
Although these may seem like a huge let-down, there are still many things that you can do with the Kindle Fire in Canada. For one, internet connectivity through Wi-Fi networks can be enjoyed. You can also browse through the selection of book titles available on the Kindle Store for purchase and download. You can listen to music and watch video. With the “Splashtop” app feature, users can now stream movies, TV shows and music through the Kindle Fire (accessing any computer via wireless internet connection).
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The Kindle Reader
The Kindle
Reader is a line of e-book readers released by Amazon last 2007. Users are able
to browse through the Kindle store for thousands of book titles available for
download. Aside from books, the Kindle Reader also allows reading of
newspapers, blogs, magazines, and other forms of digital media, usually through
wireless connectivity. At first, there was only one type of Kindle Reader.
Today, there are different of models available to users in the United States and
other countries. Each model caters to the needs and preferences of the users.
As time passes by, the technology employed by these devices continue to grow
and improve from their predecessors.
The Kindle
Reader series got its name from an Amazon branding consultant. It was Michael
Cronan’s idea to name the product “kindle” – in definition, to light a fire.
The name quick caught up with users as a metaphor for learning and intellectual
stimulation.
The very first
reader in the series was launched in 2007, followed by the Kindle DX in 2009.
In 2011, the Kindle Keyboard and Kindle Touch were introduced to the market.
The latest addition to the family is the Kindle Fire.
All content can
be wirelessly downloaded in select territories using the 3G network of Amazon
or Wi-Fi connection. Most content can also be purchased online. “Whispernet” is
the Amazon 3G network coverage, available with no extra fees or subscription
within the home country of the user.
The sales of the
Kindle Reader series have been very successful since their first release. As a
matter of fact, the last quarter of the year 2010 marked the first time for
e-book sales to beat the sales of paperbacks in record history. This says a lot
– especially for the reading community. What was previously a hostile
environment for e-book readers has now become a welcoming and warm audience.
People – and manufacturers – have learned to grasp the importance and
advantages of leaping forward with better technology. With this product, people
are able to more conveniently access and store thousands of book titles with a
tap on the screen or a click of a button. The relative size of the Kindle
models make them easy to carry around as these can fit in easily with most
purses and bags, and even large pockets. Now, reading your favorite classic,
best-seller, or underdog novel can be enjoyed whenever and wherever – minus the
bulk of having to carry around paperbacks all the time.
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