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WOO HOO! Get her a cover for it. People here are saying it's much smaller than the K3 and feels better in the hand with a cover. Great gift!

The new kindles are out they are called Kindle Touch and Amazon is taking pre-orders they don't ship until November, two models, one with only wifi and one with wifi and 3g and then there's the Kindle Fire which is more like a tablet, for reading it's not as good, but, you can stream videos from...

As someone else said the browser isn't great, but, in a pinch it's great to have and well worth the extra money. Recently I was in Greece and used it all the time to check my email. Just use mobile sites instead of full blown websites. No problems with freezing when using them. Look at...

The man who owns kindlemap.net, also owns v.pike.com. I just tried both and yes, you can get a real map! The browser on the Kindle is a bit clumsy, but, it does work. You can even get driving directions. So, in a pinch I guess you could find this useful.

On Amazon's website you can check which areas have 3G Edge or GPRS coverage...here's a link to the coverage map. http://client0.cellmaps.com/viewer.html?cov=1 As far as Kindle's browser, Amazon states that it is experimental. The Kindle is primarily an ereader not an internet browser. You can...

Check out this site for schedules http://www.santorini.com/holidays/boats/

You must connect to a wifi network, the 3G will then be off, the update will not come over a 3G connection. Leave your Kindle on wifi for awhile (mine took about 15 minutes, some take longer), also, make sure the connection is strong. The update will be delivered to the Kindle over the wifi...

Just read this, a Danish boat has been hijacked...children on board!! http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/41831045/ns/world_news-africa/

Here's the latest report from the NY Times [URL="http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/24/world/africa/24pirates.html?scp=1&sq=seizing%20of%20pirates&st=cse"] I wonder if we will ever learn what really happened.

I'm in the States and just read about it...so sad

To date the best list of shortcuts, etc. that I've found was on the link that I posted previously. One thing I wasn't aware of before I got my Kindle was that you can have several Kindles registered to the same Amazon account (it's either 5 or 6) if you and members of your family (or friends)...

I've had my Kindle for about a month and so far only use it to read. I know that you can play games and do crossword puzzles on it. I'm not sure if all games are available in all countries. You would have to check on Amazon. Already loaded onto the Kindle is the game minesweeper. To access...

A couple of things: I've found that many books can be "read" to me. To turn on "Text to Speech" press the shift + sym keys simultaneously. There are also audible books that are compatible for Kindle. As far as the official Amazon cover that has the built in light, I would be wary of it. This...

I am in the US and many people here have no problem connecting to Wifi as you describe. If you do have a problem connecting to a hot spot or wifi with the Kindle, don't forget you can always download the book to your computer and then transfer to the Kindle. If any of you are on Facebook...

I learned how to pressure cook octopus from a Greek fisherman's wife. Ok, trust you now know how to clean it, etc. Put the octopus in pot, cover with water and boil for about 6 minutes (NOT under pressure). Some scum will come to top, drain and refill pot with fresh water and octopus. Add...