I've had a Kindle Keyboard with lighted case that I've been pretty happy with for a couple of years. However, I'm thinking of upgrading to the Paperwhite for the improved display. Is it worth the price, and is there any trade-off in battery life?
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posted by iamisaid
on May 10, 2013 -
17 answers
I ordered a box set from an amazon user at the end of april listed as "like new" which it wasn't. Asked for a refund, and he asked for more details and pictures which i gave, then i heard nothing for well over a week. So i decided to file an a to z claim on Monday, then today (Thursday) he says how he had been locked out of his bank account due to some banking issue. Now he's all gung ho to give me a refund after i send the stuff back and drop the a to z.
I feel a little weary trusting him. He has good feed back, but it's only 6 feedbacks. Should i do as he suggests or continue letting amazon look into it?
posted by earthquakeglue
on May 8, 2013 -
15 answers
I have so many used books to sell that I decided to start posting them on Amazon, and much to my amazement, they are selling like hotcakes. In the meantime, I'm having a hard time parsing the unbelievable "fees" Amazon is charging me. Is this for real? Am I doing something wrong? What are my options?
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posted by phaedon
on May 7, 2013 -
22 answers
A google search of my name revealed an Amazon "Hope to Read" list that I didn't know existed. This is a
public record of the books I've bought and, for kindle books, how much I've read of each. I've tried looking through Amazon's settings and googling this question--how do I make my books private?
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posted by melancholyplay
on Apr 26, 2013 -
12 answers
I am trying to avoid shopping at amazon.com because of the company's predatory business model. What are the best online alternatives for each product category?
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posted by alms
on Apr 22, 2013 -
33 answers
1. Non-profit bookstore.
2. Books are donated.
3. Books are priced for $1 or $2.
4. Resellers come in and buy books.
5. ???
6. ???
7. No profit
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posted by Folk
on Apr 22, 2013 -
40 answers
I'm going to have a phone interview with an amazon corporate recruiter in a few hours. What can I expect?
posted by tylerfulltilt
on Apr 18, 2013 -
5 answers
I like buying things on Amazon prime, but only if they are roughly equal to or less than the cost of something that can be found in a supermarket. Is there some site that I can use to find a reasonable "supermarket price" (not the sale price) for things with brand names (like shaving cream or garbage bags) so that I can make sure I'm not paying well above the market price for something? I'd imagine prices vary by region, but I'm willing to take any suggestions.
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posted by Feel the beat of the rhythm of the night
on Apr 10, 2013 -
14 answers
I recently read a blog post / article written by a best-selling Amazon author who noted that after all of Amazon's small print, he was only getting about 20% revenue share on the sale of his work (comparable to the traditional publishing industry) rather than Amazon's frequently lauded 70%. Can anyone find the post / article in question?
posted by whimsicalnymph
on Apr 8, 2013 -
6 answers
Why hasn't Amazon implemented "collections" or "folders" in the kindle for the ipad application?
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posted by mscottveach
on Mar 30, 2013 -
14 answers
I recently went onto amazon and found multiple items in my cart that I had not placed there. Could my account have been hacked, or is it just some weird glitch?
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posted by Sakura3210
on Mar 24, 2013 -
22 answers
Which websites list Kindle-compatible books which are free for a limited time?
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posted by lea724
on Mar 20, 2013 -
18 answers
I'm looking to purchase
The Practical Nomad as an e-book for my Kindle. It seems like it was previously available, but all the Amazon links are dead and I can't find any other e-book store where it can be purchased. I have a physical copy of the book already, but would like an e-book to travel with.
posted by smitt
on Mar 17, 2013 -
1 answer
Those of you who have been through the amazon corporate hiring process, what was it like? Did I commit a major boneheaded move in my application for a job?
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posted by tylerfulltilt
on Mar 7, 2013 -
3 answers
I've had this problem twice now: I purchase an electronic item from Amazon and when I call in for service under warranty, I'm told that their records show a different, much earlier purchase date.
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posted by ziggly
on Feb 27, 2013 -
11 answers
I've had an e-reader, but never a Kindle and never one with 3G. I understand the reading PDFs and mobi file part, but what else should I know about: what the 3G is good for; apps; hacks; subscribable Kindle-optimized content; the Kindle ecosystem? Besides Instapaper, are there other convert-stuff-to-read-on-your-ereader things I should know about?
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posted by Zed
on Feb 4, 2013 -
7 answers
Is there a way for me to get the MP3s I bought from Amazon.com before they introduced the cloud player (where you downloaded them once and that was it) to be available via cloud player now?
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posted by dhens
on Jan 14, 2013 -
9 answers
Can I use an Amazon Gift Card to pay for items on Amazon.com
AND the Amazon App Store or do they each have their own gift card?
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posted by boby
on Jan 11, 2013 -
3 answers
I want to help a relative sell a collection of CDs. Is there any software that takes UPCs or other identifying information and automatically checks Amazon, Spun.com, eBay, etc., for current resale prices?
posted by espertus
on Dec 26, 2012 -
9 answers
There was an item missing from a recent Amazon delivery I received. If I complain, is someone at a processing center going to get fired?
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posted by charmcityblues
on Nov 26, 2012 -
14 answers
Where can I buy colored/patterned men's socks for cheap? (extra points for somewhere on Amazon.)
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posted by threeants
on Nov 18, 2012 -
7 answers
Any experience with selling an article, as opposed to a book, for Kindle on Amazon?
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posted by zenpop
on Oct 31, 2012 -
4 answers
What are your experiences with using a service to receive donations via SMS/text message at your charity?
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posted by Mo Nickels
on Oct 21, 2012 -
1 answer
Where can I buy Mo Yan's books "Red Sorghum" and "The Garlic Ballads" in traditional Chinese? (not the English translation)?
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posted by mhh5
on Oct 18, 2012 -
3 answers
Mom just gave me a $100 Amazon gift card for my birthday. I'm thinking of taking the Amazon Prime plunge. But, I already have Netflix and am very happy with that. "Fringe" is my main reason for wanting Prime and even though it would save me money over renting the show, I wonder if there is other Prime exclusive content to help push me over the edge.
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posted by Infinity_8
on Oct 4, 2012 -
29 answers
Amazon insiders, and/or HR savants: I am applying for a position at Amazon, through their "Careers at Amazon" site. I notice that there are several positions listed, with different ID numbers, but essentially similar roles in the same metro area. Is it prudent, imprudent, or a non-issue to apply for all of those? Do they all go past the same sets of eyes?
posted by anonymous
on Sep 17, 2012 -
5 answers
My guy and I are digging in to all of his old stuff and we're going to sell a bunch of it off. What's the best way to do this?
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posted by patheral
on Sep 11, 2012 -
12 answers
My wife would like to de-register her Kindle from my account and move it to her own Amazon account that she has sole control of. Is it possible for us to move some (but not all) of the digital content to her new account?
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posted by Irontom
on Aug 30, 2012 -
8 answers
Calling all Mefi Entomologists! On a trip in the Peruvian Amazon (Manu National Park), I broke a small log that was suspended over a shallow creek. Apparently, it held an insect nest, because ten seconds later everyone in our group was jumping around and batting at these tiny flying insects which buzzed straight into our hair and got tangled up. They didn't sting, but our guide described them as "haircutter bees" and said they would bite through strands of hair. They were smaller than honeybees and all black, I believe. Anyone have any idea what this insect was or a Latin name?
posted by dahliachewswell
on Aug 24, 2012 -
4 answers
Non-USAian Amazon Affiliates - do you get paid directly from amazon and in money rather than Amazon credits ?
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posted by southof40
on Aug 22, 2012 -
3 answers
How do I get Amazon to think I'm in France?
Amazon-filter: I live in the U.S. and would like buy Kindle-books from the Amazon.fr (France) store. How do I get Amazon to think I'm in France?
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posted by chefscotticus
on Aug 20, 2012 -
11 answers
Alright. Why has the price of ebooks in the Kindle store (suddenly?) risen so dramatically? Will this trend reverse?
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posted by kitcat
on Aug 1, 2012 -
23 answers
I live in Australia. My new Kindle is hooked up to the Amazon.co.uk store for legacy reasons. Should I bother trying to change it to amazon.com like most Kindles in Australia do?
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posted by 8k
on Jul 30, 2012 -
3 answers
How did you go from not liking reading books on your iPad to enjoying the experience? And how do you negotiate the morass that is the self-published ebook section of Amazon?
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posted by lesbiassparrow
on Jul 29, 2012 -
32 answers
PS3 + Amazon Instant Video is giving me no sound. PS3 works perfectly with sound with all other games/movies etc.
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posted by wile e
on Jul 28, 2012 -
2 answers
Please recommend some movies and TV shows I would enjoy watching that are available for free streaming with an amazon prime membership.
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posted by medusa
on Jul 25, 2012 -
9 answers
Kindle keyboard w/ lines on screen... Amazon does NOT seem interested in replacing (this time). Any options on repair?
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posted by Jacen
on Jul 25, 2012 -
6 answers
How can I watch Glee Project online? Oxygen on cable is not an option, nor is satellite TV. My daughter would very much appreciate you clueing in her dad.
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posted by msalt
on Jul 18, 2012 -
13 answers
Got my nine-year-old a Kindle Fire for her birthday. Help me set it up and fill it with good things.
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posted by cross_impact
on Jul 5, 2012 -
9 answers
Given that the copyright landscape is about to change in Canada, educate me about VPN services and securing my connection like I'm a n00b!
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posted by liquado
on Jun 20, 2012 -
5 answers
I have a subscription video language learning product - it's a popular iPhone app, and we have two languages- (Spanish and English) - about 30 hours total. We built it in-house and we would love to stream at least a few teaser episodes on Netflix and Amazon. But since we created it, we don't have a distributor who can reach out to Amazon or Netflix. Has anyone done this that could put me in touch with someone? The typical searches have yielded little and emailing support@agiantstreamingmediasite will probably not work...
posted by carlodio
on Jun 6, 2012 -
1 answer
Two questions based around Amazon.co.uk. I would like to know, probably rough, figures for Amazon.co.uk customer base and the average percent discount they have on books.
posted by dazzle
on May 30, 2012 -
1 answer
Do you see
this 3-layer bento lunch box for sale online? One box in the stack is white with the yellow design, one is white with the orange design, and the 3rd box is white with the green design.
posted by cashman
on May 19, 2012 -
10 answers
Is it possible to search Amazon.com for the highest rated, five star products, across all departments?
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posted by jaimev
on May 7, 2012 -
1 answer
