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  • Jul 14, 2010, 12:17 PM
    HotPotato2009
    Where do they sell the Kindle reader or the eReader?
    I was looking to buy one of the electronic books that are out. There's the Kindle reader, the eReader and the iPad. I don't know if all of these are the same but I want one lol.

    People from where I live don't seem to know where I can get these from, at least from somewhere where I can put it on layaway.

    If anyone has any information on this device or where I can put it on layaway at, please let me know.

    Thanks!
  • Jul 14, 2010, 12:23 PM
    NeedKarma
    The Kindle is an Amazon product.
    Aren't you a little tight on money? An ebook reader may be a luxury you don't really need right now.
  • Jul 14, 2010, 12:25 PM
    HotPotato2009

    Oooook.. I don't think that was the question Karma lol. I asked "Where I Can Get It" to put on layaway... information.

    How do you know whether I am tight on money or not anyhow?
  • Jul 14, 2010, 12:29 PM
    NeedKarma
    https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-t...er-458490.html
    https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/bankru...an-475696.html

    Ebooks are no cheaper than paper books, though there is free ebook content to be found.
  • Jul 14, 2010, 12:37 PM
    Just_Another_Lemming

    This site should help you get started both with buying and figuring out which one you want and/or can afford
    eBook Reader 2010 - TopTenREVIEWS
  • Jul 14, 2010, 12:53 PM
    HotPotato2009

    Thanks Just! I will look at that!

    @Karma - Thanks for that. Go and check out those threads now.
    And that is why I was hoping to get info on if anyone know if there are any places that sell them that also have layaway. Christmas gift. Not something I am going to get right away
  • Jul 14, 2010, 12:54 PM
    NeedKarma
    Ah I see, that's good planning.
  • Jul 14, 2010, 12:58 PM
    HotPotato2009

    Yeah. Problem is, I just can't seem to find a place that do have them with layaway.
  • Jul 14, 2010, 01:24 PM
    NeedKarma
    The problem is that online stores likely will not offer you that option. We were looking into the Kobo which is sold at Chapters/Indigo stores which may offer the layaway option. I find that layaway is a financing plan that is rapidly evaporating.
  • Jul 14, 2010, 01:33 PM
    ScottGem

    K-Mart and Walmart still offer layaway plans. Both should sell the Sony and Barnes and Noble readers.
  • Jul 14, 2010, 01:38 PM
    Just_Another_Lemming

    Yes, layaway seems to be going the way of green stamps & free toasters for opening up an account at a bank. Not that I am old enough to remember such things. *cough*

    HPotato, if this is for Christmas, then just start researching online, reading as many different reviews as possible, frequently check the sites selling them and keep your eyes open for any bargains between now and then.

    At the rate electronic & computer "toys" are coming out, by Christmas we might see a Kindle 10.2 or Ereader 5000 and you will be able to pick up a first generation bookreader for next to nothing. Okay, maybe that's just wishful thinking on my part. Worth a shot.
  • Jul 15, 2010, 04:51 AM
    rstella
    Kindle is an Amazon product, so you can find it on any of the Amazons - .com, co.uk, etc.
    You can find the Nook at any Barnes and Noble.
  • Jul 16, 2010, 10:30 AM
    HotPotato2009

    Thanks Scott Gem. I didn't know Kmart had them there. Our Walmart here stopped doing layaways years ago!! Sucks too cause Walmart was the when they had layaway lol!
  • Jul 16, 2010, 10:32 AM
    HotPotato2009

    @rstella - Yeah Amazon was the first place I looked. I didn't know Barnes and Nobles had them too!
  • Jul 19, 2010, 12:21 AM
    rstella
    The Kindle is an Amazon product - you can purchase it on any Amazon website.
  • Jul 19, 2010, 03:52 AM
    ScottGem
    Comment on rstella's post
    That was noted in the very first response.
  • Jul 19, 2010, 01:22 PM
    tamma

    I recently bought Kobo eReader and I am extremely happy with the purchase. It cost me $170 total (free shipping) from Chapters/Indigo website. Very simple to use and you buy the books from the Kobo website.
  • Jul 20, 2010, 12:16 PM
    HotPotato2009

    @ tamma - Did you get it from Amazon?
  • Jul 20, 2010, 12:42 PM
    NeedKarma
    Kobo is a competitor to the Kindle from Amazon so no.
  • Jul 21, 2010, 06:27 PM
    tamma

    Not sure where you are but I'm in Canada and bought the ereader through chapter.indigo.ca. Check out kobobooks.com. It is quite worth it.

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