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

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  • tassie Pete on 04/08/2012 - 13:59
    +2

    Brilliant! I got mine this morning from Woolworths Sandy Bay (TAS); they had ten in stock, then there were nine. Thanks very much for posting this.

  • eug on 04/08/2012 - 14:01

    MacArthur and Spring Hill don't have any. Anyone knows of any other store in brisbane with stock?

    • joeliuscaesarus on 06/08/2012 - 14:13

      nothing at maccarthur mate, called them this morning.
      im heading to sherwood this arvo to pick 1 up. apparently they got some in on the weekend!

  • dealman on 04/08/2012 - 14:06

    is on clearance for 111 $ in Safeway WErribee (Vic) the lady said its upto the store's discretion :-(

    and they sell quite a few so its not discounted,
    The price might say more about local area and their interest in the device, seems to me like a store based price. Wish I could get it here.

  • Pry on 04/08/2012 - 14:54

    None at Chermside, Brisbane :(

  • Twisty on 04/08/2012 - 15:09

    Got one

  • I Haggle on 04/08/2012 - 15:24

    Woolworths Warwick store , Perth . : Still at a price of $111.20.
    Stock is "kept in the backroom".

    • hambuger on 04/08/2012 - 17:25

      Yeah, I tried there too. :(

  • massari on 04/08/2012 - 15:27

    Got one at manuda (somewhere in cairns) :D had 1 left. So cheap! thanks OP <3 Will go nicely with my asus transformer, hp touchpad, optus tab and galaxy nexus :D

  • King Tightarse on 04/08/2012 - 15:49

    Want but cannot find any Wifis in Melbourne inner south east.
    Please speak up if you find some for $60

    • shmahoo on 06/08/2012 - 09:54
      +1

      I read that as "Wifies"

  • Ms Mars on 04/08/2012 - 16:02

    I got the last one at Golden Grove SA.

  • Coops1 on 04/08/2012 - 16:06

    Thanks OP, just picked one up from Moonah TAS, New Town sold out before the special.

    • unity1 on 04/08/2012 - 16:10

      How much are they selling for in Tasmania?

      • Coops1 on 04/08/2012 - 18:23

        $60 here. New Town were very skeptical of the $60 price, "….I really don't think so….", until they rang the other store to confirm availability and price for me :)

      • tassie Pete on 04/08/2012 - 20:49

        Mine was $60 at Woolworths in Sandy Bay. Came up as that when they scanned it.

  • systmworks on 04/08/2012 - 16:09

    Got one at Robina mall QLD

    The WW opposit Coles had sold out but they still had some at the new downstairs WW below BigW (Saturday lunchtime)

  • randalthor1204 on 04/08/2012 - 16:36

    Thanks just got one at maroochydore

  • Kiz on 04/08/2012 - 16:40
    +1

    They are $111 at Saveway Scoresby Vic. If anyone finds them in Vic, let me know

  • Twisty on 04/08/2012 - 16:54

    Now to get me a kindle case woolies wanted $21 for one, can get it cheaper. I would like to get the official case

  • Twisty on 04/08/2012 - 17:00

    Can the case woolies sell be gotten cheaper??

    I'm guessing they sell the official one

  • King Tightarse on 04/08/2012 - 18:39
    +1

    Well I have called 5 Safeways, no dice.

    If anyone bought a spare or wants to to an Oxbargain brother a favor, let me know.
    Would PayPal and pay postage etc of course.

    PM me!

  • jdr on 04/08/2012 - 19:28
    +3

    For those that have bought one, you can supposedly convert ePub downloads to Kindle format with this free app http://calibre-ebook.com/ . I haven't tried it yet.

    • tinx on 04/08/2012 - 21:16

      it does.

      can also convert .azw (with additional plugins) and .pdf to .mobi

  • RDY4WR on 04/08/2012 - 20:49

    Tried Padstow, Riverwood, Revesby, Menai & Bankstown. NO STOCK for most but Riverwood had the 3G for $109…

  • bex on 04/08/2012 - 22:30

    Got 2 at Beaconsfield Vic…had a special price of $79 and showed printout of the docket to get the $60 price. Not sure if they have any left.

  • scorpionsa on 04/08/2012 - 22:35

    Thanks. Got one at Parabanks SA (Salisbury)

  • notarebene on 04/08/2012 - 22:47

    I was able to reserve one in Gold Coast and couldn't get to it during the day. When I went to collect it in the evening, they told me they sold it to someone else even though it was on hold for me. WTH!

    • CuteBirdy on 05/08/2012 - 16:32

      You poor thing!

  • simedog on 04/08/2012 - 22:52

    Picked on up in the western suburbs of Bris this morning.

    • jdr on 05/08/2012 - 15:12
      +1

      Probably would have been helpful to others to name the store and whether they had more.

  • sasangeleus on 05/08/2012 - 09:58
    +1

    anyone had any luck in NSW stores?

    • jimbo jones on 15/08/2012 - 19:22

      I've only seen it in the North Shore (Sydney Metro) in one store for > $100.

      Most stores seem to be sold out of the Kindle with keyboard.

      I'm hoping to find something for my niece - Kindle with keyboard.

  • poltak on 05/08/2012 - 10:15

    None left at Beaconsfield or Berwick, VIC. Pakenham, VIC store has them at ~$110 but will not price match other stores even with this receipt.

  • wc on 05/08/2012 - 11:19

    simedog which store did u buy it from & any more stock ?

    • simedog on 06/08/2012 - 15:07

      Darra, and don't know.

  • Corey on 05/08/2012 - 11:31

    None at Coorparoo or Carindale.

  • kiwipride on 05/08/2012 - 11:59

    Can this be rooted?

    • jdr on 05/08/2012 - 15:39
      +4

      depends how hard you drop it, but yes.

    • jv on 06/08/2012 - 21:54
      +1

      i dropped one in the bath once and it got rooted…

      • jdr on 06/08/2012 - 23:51
        -1

        It's late. Clearly you need sleep if that's the best you can do :-)

  • halfrabbit on 05/08/2012 - 12:06

    Sold out at Plainland, Qld.

  • King Tightarse on 05/08/2012 - 13:13

    Any love for a brother from another mother, from another state?
    Please PM me if you can get these in QLD or Tassie and are going to buy one of these (buy two!) and I'll send you the funds plus postage.

    Share the love! :)

    • jdr on 05/08/2012 - 15:11

      I wish you luck. If I had found two, I probably would have got one for you. I made quite a few calls late yesterday and finally tracked one down at Pacific Pines on the way to the Gold Coast (and I'd never heard of the place). It was their last, sorry.

      • King Tightarse on 05/08/2012 - 15:17

        Hey thanks, appreciate the kind thoughts :)

        • massari on 05/08/2012 - 17:53

          Check out ebay. They are cheapish there (assuming people buying it? ) might be able to get a deall..

        • King Tightarse on 05/08/2012 - 18:18

          Yep had a good look Massari, quite a few but usually go for at least $110+ with postage or ~$80 with insane ($30-$40) postage from the US.

          Still hoping a fellow Ozbargainer QLD-er or Tasmanian will step up :)
          If they DO, I'll send through the money plus postage via PayPal, no mucking around. Hell I'll even send up an Aussie Post prepaid satchel if that helps.

    • shmahoo on 06/08/2012 - 09:56
      +3

      I'm sure the term you're looking for is "a mate from another state"

      • King Tightarse on 06/08/2012 - 12:12

        Haha sounds good.

        Still waiting though. Favor works both ways, if anyone helps out I will be happy to send up any Melbourne-only deals that appear.

        • jdr on 06/08/2012 - 15:07

          hey KT, reading your PMs?

  • Gmann on 05/08/2012 - 18:18

    Just got mine. Loving the readability even in the sun.
    Park Ridge, QLD had 5 left when I got mine.
    Underwood (Kuraby), QLD has 1 left.

    • jdr on 06/08/2012 - 00:42

      I rang Park Ridge store Saturday afternoon and they said that they were sold out. Guess I was unlucky enough to get a clueless knob on the phone.

      • Gmann on 06/08/2012 - 06:13
        +1

        Damn, that sucks. They could still have stock. I actually talked to the manager when I got there. His name is Michael. Try again, you might get lucky.

  • Grimr on 05/08/2012 - 20:06

    Thanks, grabbed 2. Typing is terrifyingly slow, good thing it is sold an an e-reader and not an e-writer.

  • wolffram on 06/08/2012 - 07:21

    Just for info I have tried 3 stores in Frankston Vic and all are still $111 :(

  • Birdsong on 06/08/2012 - 09:27

    Thanks for the info! I just got the last one at the Carrara Woolworths (Gold Coast) and I also tried the Q Centre Mermaid Waters one for those of us who haven't been able to nab one but they don't have any left.

  • Dune on 06/08/2012 - 10:03

    Got one at $60 from Sunnybank, QLD. Apparently it was the last one left.

  • martyn on 06/08/2012 - 12:51

    My wife picked one up from Woolworths Bracken Ridge, she said there appeared to be a few there but better to phone ahead.

    • Red Hippo on 06/08/2012 - 15:28

      Thanks for the head up. I think i just got the last one there. Thanks to OP as well.

  • jdr on 06/08/2012 - 16:59
    +1

    Update:
    Bracken Ridge 0
    Sunnybank 0
    Park Ridge 0
    Sherwood 0

  • joeliuscaesarus on 06/08/2012 - 19:41
    +1

    Update 2:

    I just got the 2nd last 1 at Bullimba, for those still looking in Brisbane I can rule out the following:

    Bullimba: 1
    Moorooka: 0
    Buranda: 0
    Toowong: 0
    Maccarthur: 0
    Spring Hill: 0
    Coorparoo: 0

    • JakeTheMuSS on 07/08/2012 - 10:04

      Thanks Joe grabbed that last one at Bulimba.. :)

      Bulimba: 0
      Moorooka: 0
      Buranda: 0
      Toowong: 0
      Maccarthur: 0
      Spring Hill: 0
      Coorparoo: 0

      • tfp on 07/08/2012 - 10:50

        Stafford: 0
        Albany Creek: 0, 1x Kindle keyboard 3G+WiFi at $209

        • ATD on 07/08/2012 - 20:53

          They are ripping you off on the keyboard 3G+WiFi. My local has them going for $109. Was deciding between that and the WiFi tonight and got the latter.

  • King Tightarse on 06/08/2012 - 20:13
    +6

    Huge kudos to jdr who went out of his way to find one for me in Melbourne.
    Thanks mate and the favor is coming back your way next time there's special down here that you need.
    Cheers!

    • jdr on 06/08/2012 - 20:49
      +7

      No problems mate. As you say, the situation can easily be the opposite in the future. At least it gives me a positive feeling (which will be ruined if I return to that damn WD TV Live deal comments page :-) )!

  • SBOB on 06/08/2012 - 20:18

    tried 2 stores in Launceston today (down here for work) without luck…
    Prospect and some other one both said no stock..
    didnt bother calling the other 2

  • thehunter on 06/08/2012 - 20:34

    I just picked one up from Woolworth Mitcham in SA. Should be one left as when I called they had two in stock.

    • jv on 06/08/2012 - 21:56

      wonder if Mitcham in VIC will price match ?

  • Kyza on 06/08/2012 - 21:54

    Got lots left at Harbourtown Gold Coast got mine this afternoon

  • DarwinBoy on 07/08/2012 - 12:30

    Picked one up in Darwin.all good. will replace the one i cracked the screen on last month, glad i bought that cover at the DSE closing down up here now.

  • aussieaubs on 07/08/2012 - 12:57

    I read their website - For further information please contact the Woolworths Press Office on (02) 8885 1033.
    http://www.woolworths.com.au/wps/wcm/connect/Website/Woolwor…

    dont know if this helps, but the woman on the phone said each store should price match…

    • simion on 07/08/2012 - 15:23

      Not sure whether it's true… I tried to price match the kindle at Woolworth at Perth.,even with a receipt, they still said no. They can only sell the price at 111 something. But it does confuse me though, they would not even match their own price…

      • teekay on 08/08/2012 - 16:16

        Was that the store in enex100 or the other one?

        • simion on 10/08/2012 - 12:31

          No, I tried the Belmont one and Carousel in Perth, no success…

  • LincolnLenny on 07/08/2012 - 19:00

    Picked mine up 15 minutes ago. What an awesome deal. The Woolworths in Wulguru in Townsville still had about 10 left ;)

  • dbrent12 on 08/08/2012 - 08:53
    +1

    yeah thanks for deal OP.
    I got mine from Camp Hill, had to explain what a kindle was first…..

  • SaberX on 09/08/2012 - 19:28

    So I rang woolies and they weren'ts ellin the $60 one.. with 4 buttons, it's excruciating to explain given I'm not a kindle fan and so I'm telling them how many buttons given all they know is it's a 'kindle'.

    None of the 4 button, kindle wifis :(.

    They said they're doing Kindle touch - wifi for $110, with $20 off the RRP? Per dick smiths website this goes for $185. What do you guys think?

    Otherwise they said the Keyboard one is $97? or was it $117… either way what are your thoughts on this guys? I need an urgent response - which is better value for money?

    Does the keyboard one only come in handy (having the keyboard) for browsing the web? I thought that free 3g feature got taken out (as I won't be buying a 3g sim card for this one, already got one on my tablet).

    That aside.. for performance and battery life would you go the touch or the keyboard? Any pro's/cons? Would've been great to get the $60 kindle wifis though.. cheap and easy…

    P.S. Has anyone had issues with the kindle touch being sensitive to accidentally touching/swiping the screen when not intended?

  • SaberX on 09/08/2012 - 20:08
    +1

    Ok rang a perth store… no luck.. $111 for the kindle wifi as it's being discontinued so there's a $27 discount supposedly. Persistently tried to get a price match, they spoke to store manager etc but no go. Got directed to another store with larger stock and trying that via the phone now.

    THe lady al;so claims there's no price matching around woolworths store, contrary to what other users said.

    Ok so I tried this other store (just got off the phone) and THEY claim their kindle is 83.40.. kindle wifi. Some seriously messed up pricing here amongst stores.

    They claim its sent from sydney so it's fixed and therefore they can't do anything about price matching to $60. Strange given the first store claimed $111 was their store price, and that each store had 'discretion' based on store quantities to clear them fast.

    So now the best options in perth:

    $83.40 for a kindle wifi
    $110 for a kindle touch
    $107 or $127 (can't remember) for the kindle keyboard.

    What is everyones recommendation for those prices as I haven't used any of those models and have no idea which is best to buy.

    • simion on 10/08/2012 - 12:38

      I doubt Woolworths sell kindle touch, correct me if I am wrong. I think the Kindle wifi is Kindle 4, which is the one from this post that people can get mostly from East coast. Actually they look quite similar, so maybe that's why the staff get confused. While here in Perth , I think some Woolies sell kindle wifi(or kindle 4, not touch version) either at $83.4 or $111.20. We have both Kindle 4 and Kindle keyboard 3G. I like the light weight of Kindle 4 personally, however, hard to type anything. Another difference is that the Kindle keyboard does the page refresh every page turn(turning black), I don't think it's a big deal but just want to point it out.

      • SaberX on 12/08/2012 - 16:59

        Perhaps your right… I wonder where else is doing $83.40 kindle 4's in perth though.. it is hard to find them… hmm maybeI will have to take a trip in to the woolworths that had the 'touch' on sale for $110 to check if they indeed got it wrong and it's the kindle 4 (wifi) they were referring to.

        So the kindle 4 does not do the page refresh (turning black) every page like the kindle keyboard??

        Is the lower battery life noticeable? As I note that it is about 30 mins reading each day for a month (with wifi off) versus 2 months for the other models. Basically meaning 15 vs 30 hours of reading…

        does it get noticeable reading a few hours a day that you have to charge it often? Or no biggie, just set and forget charge it while you sleep/over weekends etc?

  • crispy12 on 10/08/2012 - 16:21

    Snapped up a pair at Beenleigh Woolies. Had one left in Beenleigh, and one at Paddington. QLD

  • Dune on 13/08/2012 - 19:33

    Noticed quite a few left in various Wooolies in Toowoomba.

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