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Kindle 4 Wi-Fi 6", $60 Woolworths (QLD Possibly Other States)

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aedeau on 03/08/2012 - 19:34 files.ozbargain.com.au (3727 clicks)
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So I've been looking for a Kindle Wifi for the GF. Called around and found out these are being sold at Woolies for $60, which i think is an amazing price. These things cost $79 in the US (with ads), and there's no easy way for Aussies to buy them. Checked around and DSE are currently selling these for $139, so yeah… imo good deal!

I purchased mine from Sunnybank, QLD but I called at least one other store nearby and they confirmed that they have stock and for the same price. As I understand, there's a new kindle with backlighting soon to be announced, which may explain why they're so cheap.

I haven't tested an Officeworks price match, so your mileage may vary.

EDIT: I don't think OW sells kindles, only kobos and some other ones. The cheapest kobo I saw at OW was $97. If you're the market for a kindle, get one now before it gets ozbargained!

Kindle:
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e354/aedeau/Photo3-08-1252…

DSE rip off price:
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e354/aedeau/Photo3-08-1251…

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  • HereYeeHereYee on 03/08/2012 - 20:24
    +1

    This will fly like hotcakes!

    • shmahoo on 05/08/2012 - 13:10
      +1

      They do, if you flip 'em just right

  • superforever on 03/08/2012 - 20:25

    They sell KIndle?

  • bargainhuntaa on 03/08/2012 - 20:27
    +4

    Thank you for shopping with the fresh food people. in self service checkout computer voice

    • Davo1111 on 03/08/2012 - 20:34
      +29

      "unexpected item in the baggage area"

      ARRGHHHH

      • Oliver on 03/08/2012 - 20:40
        +15

        Should totally get % discounts for self service. After all, we're saving on their manpower/wages.

        • RohBoat on 03/08/2012 - 21:44
          +2

          That's why I don't use them! Make 'em work I say.

        • jdr on 03/08/2012 - 23:48
          +1

          I use both ways. It's nice to create some demand for customer service staff before they are all obliterated if the big stores have their way.

        • Wampus on 04/08/2012 - 10:29
          +12

          Man in front of me at self serve checkout : "Apparently I work here now"

        • Grunef on 06/08/2012 - 12:15

          It would be interesting to know how many people do scan through the cheaper fruit and veggies when they use self serve.

      • bargainhuntaa on 03/08/2012 - 20:53
        +6

        I will remember to buy kindle with my bread next time i go shopping.

    • JR63 on 03/08/2012 - 21:19

      It actually says Australia's Fresh Food People now, they spent millions on a re-launch just to add "Australia's" (and people that worked there had to wear stupid white shirts)

  • A Banana4scale on 03/08/2012 - 20:27

    anyone check other states?

  • Davo1111 on 03/08/2012 - 20:27
    +4

    fyi you missed out on 30 FF points :(

  • WeiKaiLe on 03/08/2012 - 20:36
    +5

    If someone finds this in Melbourne please post here, I want to be a good son and buy one and some books for my mum to enjoy on her holiday.

    • braddsey on 03/08/2012 - 21:09
      +2

      No go at Ivanhoe either. Still $139.

  • ScottEh on 03/08/2012 - 20:47
    +1

    Wouldn't exactly call DSE's price a "rip-off" considering there's basically no margin in these at all + Amazon sells the same model for $120 shipped without Aus warranty - just lucky Woolies are doing some ridiculous clear-out. Will try my locals in the morning - thanks for the heads up OP!

    • AncientWisdom on 03/08/2012 - 21:21
      +3

      Anything sold on Amazon (to Aus) carries Australian warranty…

      • ScottEh on 03/08/2012 - 21:35

        Right you are, thanks for the clarification.

      • nige0090 on 04/08/2012 - 14:15

        Sounds interesting. Can you provide a supporting link?

  • unity1 on 03/08/2012 - 20:48
    +3

    Checked at Ferntree gully Melbourne, they were on special but not for $60, they were about $111

    • WeiKaiLe on 03/08/2012 - 20:56
      +2

      Thanks for letting us know.

  • sol3x on 03/08/2012 - 20:49

    Kobo vs Kindle? Any difference? i know to some of you the question may sound stupid, but im looking for something to read ebooks mainly epubs and pdfs. Simply just reading so no need for all those fancy tablets.
    could anyone help?

    • Orte on 03/08/2012 - 20:57

      No significant difference. IIRC Kindle doesn't support epubs but that shouldn't be a problem.

      • aedeau on 03/08/2012 - 21:05

        http://calibre-ebook.com/about

        EDIT: I should check link next time before hitting reply :)

        • sol3x on 03/08/2012 - 21:20

          thanks guys for ur replies. Did a quick check, basically Kobo's screen is slightly larger and has a SD card slot which u could use to expand the capacity whereas Kindle doesn't.

          Apparently Amazon is giving out 40% off on the entry-level ereaders (Kindle 4, both with-ad and ad-free). BUT this is only applicable to Amazon.com Rewards Visa Card holders.

        • francis.tks on 03/08/2012 - 22:40
          +2

          hmmm, trust me that storage is pretty much quite sufficient. The largest book I have read is only 16mb large(Steve Jobs book with lots of pics). Unless if you put photos and heaps of graphic novels, it should suffice.

        • blablabla23 on 04/08/2012 - 00:00

          it you meant the biography of steve jobs by walter isaacson, mine is only 4.2mb. How did yours get all the way up to 16mb?

        • miq on 04/08/2012 - 00:12

          I have a kobo and couldn't be more happy with it. They look better and have a way nicer UI than the kindle, however of course this is subjective.

        • AntMan76 on 04/08/2012 - 00:27
          +4

          Maybe his has the Appendix listing all the patents and the stupid court cases. That would take up some space.

        • unity1 on 04/08/2012 - 11:31
          +3

          Probably loves Steve Jobs so much that he downloaded it 4 times

        • casval on 04/08/2012 - 14:10
          +1

          Also, Kobo (and Sony) can do PDFs well. You can also borrow ebooks from the library on these but not the Kindle.

    • zzz on 03/08/2012 - 21:19
      +41

      Library card. Millions of books. Unlimited battery.
      Weighs 2 grams but is region locked.

      • zzz on 03/08/2012 - 22:12

        Accidentally negged! Mod please revoke!

        • gilbarc on 03/08/2012 - 22:19

          You can revoke it yourself. Hit the "Votes" link up the top (just below the deal title), and you can revoke it from there.

        • billybrown on 03/08/2012 - 22:26

          haha i see what you did there

        • zzz on 04/08/2012 - 00:17

          Done! Thanks!

      • bbyboy on 05/08/2012 - 02:29
        -1

        have you tried carrying 10 books to work on the train?

      • montemaj on 08/08/2012 - 12:02

        Our library also has ebooks you can borrow/download for free.
        Amazing as I was able to download Eyewitness Travel guides to my tablet and bring it with me overseas.

  • Spamman on 03/08/2012 - 21:12

    I just got one for $60 at Taigum QLD..they had 2 left when they closed at 9pm.

    • Ahan on 03/08/2012 - 21:56

      Two weeks ago they were still selling at $99 and I ended up buying Kindle 3 3g for $109.

  • sev snape on 03/08/2012 - 21:34

    Just to clarify… are these different to the Kindle's here on OzB a month or two ago??

    • sasangeleus on 03/08/2012 - 22:58

      Same ones. Looks like its QLD only at the moment

  • ChadHominem on 03/08/2012 - 21:35

    Do all woolworths sell kindles or just certain ones?

    • Employeecrayner @ Woolworths on 03/08/2012 - 22:48
      +2

      Some do and some don't, my store doesn't. If you're desperate for one of these $60 Kindles, call your local store(s) and get them to check prices and stock levels before you go.

  • BH1 on 03/08/2012 - 21:39

    Im guessing these kindles are refurbs?

    • [Deactivated] on 03/08/2012 - 21:53
      +3

      woolworths selling refurbs? doesnt sound right :/

    • retiredfeline on 03/08/2012 - 23:56
      +3

      Doubt it. The one I got at $99 a couple of months ago was new. Probably just clearing stock.

    • asa79 on 05/08/2012 - 00:59

      Nope brand new

  • dkausa on 03/08/2012 - 21:52
    +3

    No go at Tuggerah, NSW a few moments ago. Scanned at $111.

  • BH1 on 03/08/2012 - 22:15
    +1

    Just checked with a friend doing night shift at woollies wentworthville (Sydney). Not on sale.. They are selling for $160 :(

    • panterali on 03/08/2012 - 22:39
      +1

      Checked it at Parramatta (NSW) and it has been out of stock for 4 weeks and the price is very stable.

    • constantly L8 on 04/08/2012 - 14:28

      $111 at marrickville NSW :(

  • CuteBirdy on 03/08/2012 - 22:44

    Looks like only for QLD.

  • massari on 03/08/2012 - 23:01

    ill check up here in cairns tomorrow :)

  • Orte on 04/08/2012 - 00:06

    Does Brisbane CBD (MacArthur) Woolies sell Kindles? I don't recall ever seeing one, same with my local Woolies.

    • retiredfeline on 04/08/2012 - 00:23

      Not every Woolies has them, and sometimes the staff aren't even aware of it even when they do. When I got mine a couple of months back I had to ask the service counter to show me what stock they had.

  • miq on 04/08/2012 - 00:13
    -6

    QUEENSLANDER!!!

  • coolsteps on 04/08/2012 - 00:51

    are these the specs ? http://dicksmith.com.au/product/A3470/ 2gb internal memory is rather limited as i want to use it for web browsing. can it support 32gb micro sd cards or other external storage devices? ref "does not connect to WPA and WPA2 secured networks using 802.1X authentication methods;" thats another worry never the less its priced reasonably.

    • retiredfeline on 04/08/2012 - 01:18
      +3

      Yes 2GB, no expansion slots. Believe me you don't want to browse the web on this except in desperation, even though there is a browser under the experimental menu. For one thing there is no pointing device and you move from link to link using the arrow keys. The keyboard is on screen and you select the letters by the arrow keys too.

      It's an e-reader for e-books. If you want a pad, get a pad.

    • Shevek on 04/08/2012 - 01:35

      802.1X is more a corporate form of wireless authentication, shouldn't be a worry for home users.

  • auna on 04/08/2012 - 01:06
    +1

    Doesn't support my wifi setup. The question is why the limitation?

    • retiredfeline on 04/08/2012 - 01:15

      Works fine with my G router. What doesn't work for you?

  • XyleneFree on 04/08/2012 - 08:20

    Got one! Thanks OP

  • yws on 04/08/2012 - 08:50
    +1

    Got one from Woolies @ Camp Hill. There were none left at Buranda. Thanks OP, great price!!

  • Spets on 04/08/2012 - 10:09

    Anything in SA?

    • torch90 on 04/08/2012 - 11:28

      Just picked up the last one from Mawson Lakes. It is at $60.

    • torch90 on 04/08/2012 - 11:28
      +1

      Just picked up the last one from Mawson Lakes. It is at $60.

  • SBOB on 04/08/2012 - 10:44

    Jesmond NSW was $111 this morning so no Kindle bargains down here it seems

  • ployer on 04/08/2012 - 10:46

    Thanks man. Just got one.

    • dealman on 04/08/2012 - 14:10

      where from? Which store ? any one in Melb ?

  • danyboy on 04/08/2012 - 10:51

    Just got one too! Great stuff!!

    • dealman on 04/08/2012 - 14:10

      where from? Which store ? any one in Melb ?

  • Sestrooper on 04/08/2012 - 11:03

    Cheers

  • Twisty on 04/08/2012 - 11:17

    Nothing at Burleigh, Gold Coast

    Anyone know who sells them on the Gold Coast?

    • bob_wangkar on 04/08/2012 - 11:24
      +1

      Helensvale mate :)

      • Twisty on 04/08/2012 - 11:35

        Do they have them for $60 there?

    • Sestrooper on 04/08/2012 - 11:57
      +1

      Ashmore had about 10! I just got 4 for family!

  • wolffram on 04/08/2012 - 11:29

    Safeway in Vic (Frankston) has the 3G wi-fi (not keyboard) on special for $109 which they are advertising as half price.

    • unity1 on 04/08/2012 - 11:45

      is that the kindle touch 3g?

      • wilson1b on 04/08/2012 - 12:38
        +1

        no its a keyboard 3g, just grabbed the last one at coburg(VIC)

        • unity1 on 04/08/2012 - 15:29

          Any chance of a receipt?

      • saine on 04/08/2012 - 12:50
        +4

        Just note that the only thing you can do with the Kindle Touch over 3G is download Amazon books.
        The older Kindle Keyboard 3G allows you to surf the web.

        I didn't realise this before I upgraded to the touch - wish I still had my keyboard.

        • PlasticSpaceman on 04/08/2012 - 15:48

          Whoa. Thanks for the head's up. Definitely going to take better care of my older 3G kindle! Is great when overseas as I can use it to check emails (if slightly painfully) etc for free…. locally I can always tether off the mobile so no great advantage to having the 3G version.

        • eug on 04/08/2012 - 22:38
          +3

          Just don't go too crazy with it, Amazon has put a 50MB/month limit on it.
          http://www.engadget.com/2012/07/24/amazon-kindle-50mb-limit-…

        • montemaj on 08/08/2012 - 12:05

          Yeah. The Kindle keyboard is very helpful if you need to surf the web overseas in an emergency. Too small screen but it works !! Bought mine from a previous DSE sale via graysonline for $99.

      • wolffram on 05/08/2012 - 07:19

        No, it's the Kindle 4, it has the 5 buttons across the bottom only.

  • icyoryal on 04/08/2012 - 11:31

    Nothing from NSW Ermington, Wentworthville or Parramatta Westfield.

    • jwh on 04/08/2012 - 12:01

      Thanks, saved me some time (and money)

  • hambuger on 04/08/2012 - 13:00
    +1

    Will try a couple of WA stores today but not holding my breath.

    • SaberX on 06/08/2012 - 01:07

      Any WA stores selling it? Or no luck for WA?

      Where next for the next cheapeast kindles in perth?

      • SaberX on 07/08/2012 - 10:45
        +1

        Woah.. a neg just for asking that? jesus - what is with some people on here? Was just a simple question…

        • King Tightarse on 07/08/2012 - 11:48
          +1

          Guess someone misshit or you pissed someone off and they are following you around.
          Here, I'll fix it up for you :)

        • A Banana4scale on 07/08/2012 - 23:56
          -1

          maybe it was the grammar/spelling police.

          cheapeast

          That doesn't look right?

        • SaberX on 09/08/2012 - 11:14

          My bad.. honest typo, but still, unless my entired sentence was written in ghetto speak then I could understand?

          haha thanks King Tightarse… you didn't have to but appreciated in good humour :)

        • LincolnLenny on 09/08/2012 - 11:16

          Entire*** Sorry, couldn't resist :P

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