Help/info needed - Kindle Paperwhite 3, 3G + WiFi

MishyMoo on 29/03/2017 - 17:02
Last edited 29/03/2017 - 19:57

Does anyone know what the data limit (if any) is on "Paperwhite 3, 3g + wifi" for the kindle that gives you lifetime access to data?
Also, how user friendly is it?
Is it ok for emergencies only, or meant to be used just for downloading books.
Amazon online chat advised that its unlimited, but I find this difficult to believe.

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  • simba24 on 29/03/2017 - 23:15
    +1

    It is unlimited but it only allows you to download books from the Amazon store. There's also an experimental browser which gives you access to wikipedia but I think that's as far as it goes

    • MishyMoo on 30/03/2017 - 00:31

      Thanks simba24. Appreciated

  • Adz81 on 29/03/2017 - 23:19
    +1

    You used to be able to view a REALLY basic version of facebook (we're talking years ago, I haven't tried since my first Kindle (I'm on number 4 now… Those screens don't like being leaned on). Email was possible but eye gougingly painful to use. Most practical use really is to buy and download books.

    • mskeggs on 30/03/2017 - 07:35
      +1

      I replaced a screen a few weeks ago. About $22 for the replacement and 10mins with a screwdriver = good as new.

      • Adz81 on 30/03/2017 - 11:55

        Ah, geeze… Thanks for that… I'll keep it in mind when I inevitably break my current one (and I'll start looking for my old ones too… but I think I think them out).

  • MishyMoo on 30/03/2017 - 00:32

    Thanks Adz81. Appreciated

  • mskeggs on 30/03/2017 - 07:34
    +1

    I had a v3 with the keyboard with cellular, and it was modem 2g speeds.
    As others have said, it was unlimited, but not really usable for anything but downloading books.
    As a emergency back-up when travelling I suppose it might be mildly useful, but it was so cumbersome to use it isn't practical.

    • MishyMoo on 31/03/2017 - 02:58

      Thank you mskeggs

  • amaslam on 07/04/2017 - 13:13
    +1

    I've read that it's 50 MB a day of 'anything' browsing/download. Unlimited really only for Amazon.com related activities.

    Link:
    https://www.google.com.au/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=we…

    • MishyMoo on 08/04/2017 - 00:51

      Thanks amaslam. This gives me a better idea so I can make a decision. M

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