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Associatedmskram on 23/04/2012 - 14:44 woolworths.com.au (1461 clicks)
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Amazon Kindle Keyboard with Wifi only. They are new.
I saw it at work last night. Out of stock at Parramatta, NSW. I grabbed one at Ermington but I am not sure if that was the last of stock. I am not sure how widespread it is, ask at the service desk whether they are selling any.
Also has Kindle Keyboard+3g for $149, standard case for $19.95 and case with light for $29.95. Thanks to luztra for the extra info

List of stores:
NSW
Out of Stock:
* Sydney Town Hall

KK+3G in stock at:
* Parramatta

Western Australia (thanks to luztra for the info)

No stock of the KK Wi-Fi at these stores:
* Kwinana
* Rockingham City
* Waikiki
* Warnbro
* Secret Harbour

One KK+3G in stock at:
* Warnbro

Standard Leather Cases in stock at:
* Rockingham City

Victoria

Six KK+3G
* Sunshine Marketplace

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  • Domingo on 23/04/2012 - 14:49
    +1

    Got excited for a minute, thought this was some magical new Kindle product with an external keyboard. Then realised its just something I already have. :(

    • alizzan on 24/04/2012 - 11:44

      Why would you want a Kindle with an external keyboard? (Unless it was a Kindle Fire, then I would understand)

      • Domingo on 26/04/2012 - 07:20

        I don't really. I wouldn't mind taking this mythical external keyboard and using it when I need to use citrix on my phone, rather than attempting to type on the on-screen keyboard and not being able to see any of the display anymore.

  • luztra on 23/04/2012 - 15:05
    +1

    This is nationwide (for all stores that have stock).

  • scotty on 23/04/2012 - 15:06

    Similar to this? http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/61795 Woolies own DickSmith so it could be refurbished like the one on DSE's website.

    • kheob on 23/04/2012 - 15:09
      +2

      But I think the OP emphasised the 'NEW' because Woolies/Big W/DSE are known to sell the refurbished units as well. Might go and check it out later.

      • Associatedmskram @ Woolworths on 23/04/2012 - 15:14
        +4

        That was exactly my point. If it is unclear I'll amend the title if somebody can suggest what would be better phrasing.

    • Associatedmskram @ Woolworths on 23/04/2012 - 15:12

      Exactly the same thing, except there was no mention of being refurbished. I was told they were new. If there's anything on the receipt or box that will confirm whether its not a refurb I'll check.

      • kheob on 23/04/2012 - 15:14

        Well I googled refurbished Kindle KB and it came up with this: http://imgc.classistatic.com/cps/kjc/120212/445r1/0416k24_20…

        So I guess if there's no sticker then it's new. Can you post a picture if the box + receipt?

        • Associatedmskram @ Woolworths on 23/04/2012 - 15:20

          My phone camera isn't working properly since I updated so I can't upload a picture sorry.
          There is no sticker on the back of the box. Looks like your link but without stickers. I'm pretty sure that means it is new.
          The receipt has the description "Amazon Kindle Wifi Wireless RDNG DEV1EA".
          In reply to my reply, there is also no R with a cloud either.

        • maybeamacy on 23/04/2012 - 15:22

          Mt refurbished kindle from Big W didn't have that sticker…?

          I think it did have an R with a cloud on it though? On the side or something

        • kheob on 23/04/2012 - 16:28

          Hmmm, my box is different to the image I posted (see my comment below).

          EDIT: Nevermind. I just opened it and there's another box on the inside.

        • nmendoza on 24/04/2012 - 11:30

          I bought a refurbished Kindle from Big W when that $99 deal came out some time ago. When it came, it didn't have any sticker on it or anything that would indicate it was refurbished. So it may be refurbished even without the sticker.

          In any case, in this case I was impressed by the quality of the refurbished unit. If the receipt hadn't specifically mentioned it was refurbished, I would have assumed it was new. I wouldn't hesitate to buy a refurbished one from Big W again.

        • Duff5000 on 25/04/2012 - 01:08

          I have a "refurbished" bigw one as well.

          By refurbished maybe they were just re-flashed for our region from another or similar. I cant see any sign at all that it had been used, no dust, finger prints ect. Looks totally mint.

        • [Deactivated] on 25/04/2012 - 15:05

          my keyboard refurb (not from woolies) has no top sticker either and it looks mint.
          it does have the special offers barcode with the 'R' in the cloud

        • StewBalls on 25/04/2012 - 16:33

          My understanding is that the refurbs were mostly new, or so damn close to it that you would never know without a sticker. I think it's win-win either way! :)

  • dorothi_toto on 23/04/2012 - 15:24

    how do we know which stores are selling? do we have to ring up each woolies to find out? easier method somebody?

    • Associatedmskram @ Woolworths on 23/04/2012 - 15:29
      +1

      If Woolworths had a national database like Officeworks I would have checked. As it is, if people tell me where it is/isn't I'll update the description to include that information. Otherwise I think calling up might be the only way.

      • hotwinter on 23/04/2012 - 15:43

        Could u pls check any stock left around north of river suburbs in Perth? Thanks.

  • dirtybird on 23/04/2012 - 15:37

    They dont like to make it easy do they.
    Ring around the state for stock.

  • luztra on 23/04/2012 - 15:45
    +4

    Just want to confirm, that these are BRAND NEW. I picked one up a week or two ago (as a spare). It is just luck-of-the-draw which stores still have stock. You can also get the KK+3G for $149. Woolworths are selling the cases discounted as well: $19.95 for the regular Amazon leather case and $29.95 for the lighted Amazon leather case.

    For West Aussies SOR:

    No stock of the KK Wi-Fi at these stores:
    * Kwinana
    * Rockingham City
    * Waikiki
    * Warnbro
    * Secret Harbour

    One KK+3G in stock at:
    * Warnbro

    Standard Leather Cases in stock at:
    * Rockingham City

    • Associatedmskram @ Woolworths on 23/04/2012 - 15:57

      Thanks for the extra information, I've added it to the description.

    • davidl2 on 23/04/2012 - 19:36

      why didn't you post up here a week or two ago? :-I

  • bingzang on 23/04/2012 - 16:15

    out of stock at Sydeny Town Hall.

  • kheob on 23/04/2012 - 16:27

    Just got back from the Sunshine Marketplace Woolies. I took the last Wifi one but they had 6 3G ones left. Here's a photo of the box and receipt: http://i.imgur.com/Q5EF5.jpg

    Thanks mskram!!!

    • dealman on 23/04/2012 - 16:40

      You could have earned 69 QFF points ,,,OMG ,,,

      thanks for the receipt mate , but that is just poor Ozbargaining ;-)

  • fookos on 23/04/2012 - 16:39

    There's been chatter of this markdown at Woolies for about a week but stock seems fairly thin. I happen to ask at my local when I did the shopping but they had none left (think they only had one and sold it).

    The 3G version was about $150 and the newer model (Kindle 4) was normal price.

    I'm kind of glad they were out of stock as I probably couldn't have resisted. Just bought a Kindle Touch for someone with lighted case and it's brilliant. Will save myself for that.

  • dorothi_toto on 23/04/2012 - 16:48

    Staff are so incompetent: after calling about 7 stores. Despite specifically stating "Kindle with keyboard, wifi only for $99" … I keep getting responses like this:

    • is that the large one or the small one
    • is that 3G or wifi
    • i also got laughed at for asking if it was new or refurb. Seems pretty normal question to me.
    • in double checking the prices, i also got quotes like $200 (they weren't near a scanner, gets locked upstairs in some special room apparently).
    • oh and this is the worst, i have to break open the box to tell you which kindle it is. The box doesn't have any product info on it. … Ok i would refuse to take that one on many grounds - namely "new" and "breaking" don't go hand in hand for me.
  • goamax on 23/04/2012 - 17:18
    +1

    Here's where I got mine, use Everyday Rewards for more off!

    Part of Woolies/DSE Group

    http://www.doorbuster.com.au/amazon-kindle-refurb.html

    • kheob on 23/04/2012 - 17:20

      But that's refurbished and the normal price for a refurbished one.

    • orbital on 23/04/2012 - 19:01
      +1

      and don't forget to include postage costs on top

      • goamax on 24/04/2012 - 11:23

        $97.92 posted after Everyday discount, packed, performs and looks like brand new item, even tho' refurb quoted.

        Bought 2 at different times, same experience.

        Anecdotally said to be clearing warehouse stock as refurbs to appease previous new buyers.

  • symo on 23/04/2012 - 18:53

    thanks op, just got cover for kindle keyboad from bondi jnct, 2 lighted covers, 1 unlighted for keyboard, and 1 for touch left (not on display - must ask at service counter). Sorry cant vote, my nokia want let me.

    • dorothi_toto on 23/04/2012 - 19:12

      what do the cases look like? can you provide a link?

      • luztra on 23/04/2012 - 19:53
        +1

        They are the genuine Amazon cases. Just go to Amazon's website for more information.

        • StewBalls on 25/04/2012 - 16:34
          +1

          What I particularly like is that the lighted case is powered by the device itself, no need for mucking around with additional batteries! :)

  • dorothi_toto on 23/04/2012 - 20:12

    Thanks OP for posting this - i've been wanting a cheap kindle for ages! now got one - happy!

  • grababargain on 23/04/2012 - 20:30
    -5

    Good deal for a new Kindle with keyboard wifi. But you should also consider the Kindle Fire, available for around $200 on eBay. Reading and surfing in colour is a whole world of difference to black and white.

    • wowoyu on 23/04/2012 - 21:07
      +2

      They are using different screens. For reading, EInk screen is the best at the moment.

      • grababargain on 23/04/2012 - 21:54
        -6

        The Kindle Fire has three reading modes - black on white, white on black (night mode) and sepia. You'll retire the regular Kindle when you have the Fire. Also, the coloured Eink screen is not too far off.

        • luztra on 23/04/2012 - 22:16
          +4

          You obviously do not do a lot of reading. There is NO WAY the Kindle Fire would be an avid readers first choice.

  • StewBalls on 23/04/2012 - 21:39
    +1

    Sweet, grabbed myself a 3g for $149! :)

    • StewBalls on 24/04/2012 - 13:51

      I slipped into another Woolies near work at lunchtime too & grabbed myself a case with a light for $30 - half price! :)

      It's definitely worth the ring around to find stocks of what you want, there's a few still about at various Woolies stores apparently! ;)

  • grababargain on 24/04/2012 - 00:24
    -1

    Research the Fire and you will find out that millions are using it to read ebooks. Technical books like the Operations Management that was posted had coloured charts and diagrams and looked more vivid on the Fire than the regular Kindle. The latter is only good for reading novels.

    • tm001 on 24/04/2012 - 11:10

      Well, for those books you can happily use your iPad/Transformer/whatever else tablet you are using.
      Kindle's target are people who want to read everywhere, who prefer the quality and readibility of the display.
      Don't get me wrong, Fire may be excellent, but just for different type of customers. I want to be able to read outside, don't worry about the battery every day and have experience as close as possible to a classic paper.
      For colour things I use iPad or even the Optus ZTE (more portable), but I still got Kindle. Try it and you will not want to go back. :-)

      • grababargain on 24/04/2012 - 20:03

        Yes, I've tried it on the Kindle Fire and don't want to go back to my Kindle 3 :-)

  • bogan on 24/04/2012 - 09:19

    For the KK + 3G sold here, can someone clarify whether:
    -this is the sponsored one with ads?
    -and if it is sponsored, only connects to the Vodafone network in Australia?

    Thanks.

    • tm001 on 24/04/2012 - 11:04

      No Ads, that is only in the US. This is a standard brand new Kindle keyboard 3G + Wifi.
      From what I can see yes, it does connect to Vodafone. Will check somewhere where there is no Vodafone coverage…
      But I think by now you got a very slim chance of getting one…

  • tm001 on 24/04/2012 - 10:55
    +1

    Excellent deal! Cheaper than Amazon! Got lucky and get my hands on the last KK + 3G at Thornleigh, including the original case with light. Unbelievable price. Thanks mskram!

  • Associatedmrk51v @ Woolworths on 24/04/2012 - 14:12

    There is 1 available as of last night at West Ryde NSW store. I sold 1 last night, and there was one more left.

  • mauxmee on 24/04/2012 - 14:12

    bought one wiki version at Sydney carlingford WW last night for $99, and was told only one left

  • tomssy on 24/04/2012 - 18:43

    None at Leichhardt but the lady there was kind enough to call around and managed to get a KK 3G from Ashfield. There might be a few there left.

  • bargainator666 on 24/04/2012 - 19:24

    Lucky enough to get a 3g one at Woolies Wynyard. Lady that served me said there were a few left.

  • sphinx on 24/04/2012 - 20:03

    just got the $99 WiFi Kindle (definitely new, not refurbished) and a $29.95 lighted cover from Lane Cove WW. Thanks!

  • KBZ on 24/04/2012 - 22:51

    Hmm I wonder if that woolies I go to marked it down. Will tell after I buy one don't want to miss out :P

  • bozter on 26/04/2012 - 12:00
    +1

    checked at Rouse hill yesterday and the WIFI version's price had gone to $159

    The checked chick said they were on special the previous day (24th April)

    • Grunef on 27/04/2012 - 13:02

      I spoke to some one at South Preston, and they said it was $159

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