Can a Kindle bought on the US Amazon site work in the UK?

peachybabe | 14:51 Fri 27th Apr 2012 | Technology

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The basic Kindle costs more on Amazon UK than it does on Amazon.com. My brother is visiting from the USA in September. Would it be worth my while to ask him to purchase it over there and bring it over here? Are there any problems that I might encounter in its use?

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hc4361

I've just had a look at the US Amazon site and the Kindle without advertising is $109 - I think that's around £75.
It's £89 from Amazon UK. I strongly recommend you buy it from the UK store because it will be easier to sort any problems out.

hc4361

Kindle Touch is £79 at Asda.

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Thats true! Never thought of "aftercare"! Many thanks!

hc4361

Please ignore my last answer - the Kobo Touch is £79 at Asda

hc4361

In fact I prefer the Kobo to the Kindle.

Davethedog

hc - Why so? never used a Kobo does it have advantages over the kindle?

hc4361

My answers have not been posting.

Asda is selling the Kobo Touch for £79 and imo is superior to the Kindle

hc4361

It reads more formats so you can download books from many different sources, including your local library.

hc4361

And the Kobo has a card reader.

Good round up of both here. Note the Kobo is much cheaper at Asda.

http://www.zdnet.co.u...eader-touch-10024630/

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