I got my Kindle!! 

Thanks to havocx for all the trouble. 

This bulk is actually my first time paying such a big amount upfront for buying something (normally I do COD). When I first express my interest in joining the bulk, he PM-ed me all his information, with a whole list details and he took time to answer all my concerns too. 

Not surprisingly, I wasn't worried at all for the bulk with the frequent updates sent by havocx even with his busy schedule. When the kindles arrived, he not only PM-ed, but also SMS-ed to notify on the kindle's arrival.

The excited me couldn't wait any longer and quickly arranged a meetup with havocx. I only gave him like 20 minutes notice.  When he passed me the kindle, he took the time to do a demo on the kindle as well. I was practically drooling on the e-ink display.

havocx, thanks for all your time and effort in organizing this bulk. Kudos!

now.. time to continue playing with my kindle. 

wow... thanks for the info shy8629

havocx, can u quote me the price along with this case? http://www.amazon.com/CaseCrown-Generation...s/dp/B0042HZIMW

thanks

hi havocx,
can you change my case to this CaseCrown Amazon Kindle 3 Genuine Leather Premium Case with Multiple Compartments (black) http://www.amazon.com/CaseCrown-Generation...s/dp/B0042HZIMW also.
it look nicer.

Thanks

By the way havocx, have you applied the screen protector on your Kindle? If so, does the anti-glare feature truly works or it makes the screen even harder to read?

Another thing is, is it easy to apply it yourself?

havocx, thanks for a big job well done!

there is a lot more space here, much more than on ebay, so i would like to encourage you to keep up the good work.
1. really appreciated your effort to keep me updated, made me feel safe,
2.my kindle arrived well packed and in working order, and
3. the refund.... wow, beyond what i expected, you were really efficient in coordinating the shipment.

will look forward to using your buying services in future.
best regards.
yong.

just to share with others, i bought this
DURAGADGET New Black Genuine Leather Case/Cover With Adjustable Stand
$19.99 + $4.82 shipping to Msia (50% off, pre-order price 23 Oct)

correct, it is in my invoice, and i have paid.
i tried another order, the shipping is still 4.82.

for other covers, the shipping shown is at least $16....

so have u installed ur own custom screensaver?

i haven't started "jailbreaking" mine yet. i need to do that to start exploring kindlets.

Great job havocx for this bulk. Sorry couldnt reply to this thread earlier since i just came back from my vacation.

I dont know much about the packaging since its delivered to my hometown, so its my mom who handles it but im sure its all good.

I seriously dont mind bulking with havocx again because of his constant updating of the item and how detailed everything is. Thanks again

Heya,

Just wanted to say thanks for all the assist in getting the Kindle and Cover for me! Really appreciate you handling my last minute order, then also keeping me updated throughout all the delivery of the order (my most excited news was when you told me Kindle arrived in Malaysia my first thought - so fast!)

Hopefully the package will be delivered in the hands of its brand new owner latest by tomorrow, since it got shipped to East Malaysia..

Excellent job, excellent service, and very very friendly

Keep up the good job and looking forward to bulk purchasing with you again!

I just watch this review for Amazon Kindle 3. Its seem so cool.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gotyZNvtc44

Oooh

Update!
Package has arrived safe and sound back home, and delivered to the hands of the new, excited owner, who didn't know it was on the way! Lol... Super excited exploring the Kindle now...

   

Nice!

Anyone tried the text-to-speech feature?
I found myself lovin' it so much and I feel that the male voice is much better than female one.
A very convenient feature especially during a train ride, I think!

hey havocx, can you buy amazon books on the kindle in Malaysia? using Malaysian CC?

Wow so tempting...I'm interested but not getting it now...thinking of getting it near Christmas.  Are you gonna open the bulk until December?

So i need to register a new Amazon acc. and register it under a random US address? must my e-mail be registered under the same random US address?
cant wait to read the hitchhikers guide to the galaxy 

Any idea if the Wifi+3G works in Malaysia? Worth getting?

Is the 3G locked to a particular service provider? Thanks.

Here i come..

If you're using Malaysian address for your Amazon account, you don't get any books at all. Even if you use other countries where Amazon deliver Kindle to, (eg: Thailand, Philippines) some of the books will be more expensive by USD2 compared to the US version.

For Kindle 3g, you can't change the simcard (You can always hack it. And change some files inside Kindle). If you order from Amazon US, you get AT&T simcard inside your Kindle. Amazon pays for the roaming charges. If your Amazon account is registered to US address, you can use it to surf all websites (rather than a limited subset of websites). I haven't really used it yet, since I'm trying to avoid detection from Amazon that I'm outside US, but it works. If I get detected, will see if I still can use it. If not probably I will just change the simcard inside.

If you're going to get books from Amazon, and you have 3G Kindle, make sure you choose the option "Transfer to your computer" rather than deliver to your Kindle directly. If you get the books using the 3G, you will be charged with USD2 per book delivered through 3G. That's the international Whispernet charges.

is it that the 3G roaming issues or book distributor issues that disallow amazon to cover their business area to our country? It seem that there is no official explanation for this. Does anyone know why they do that? Because it is really ridiculous that they can ship to Zibabwe or Angola and not our country. Just because their money value is bigger than us?

Just so that you know, Amazon don't deliver to Singapore too.

From what I read, it may be because of the censorship that our government has. Not sure though.. All rumors.

Thanks Havocx,
Let me post the answers from you to my question in our PM exchanges.

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So here's the benefits of 3G in Malaysia. Amazon uses Whyspernet for synching, ie your books that you have purchased, would be able to synchronize even if youre without Wifi connection. Meaning you'll always have access to your books and buying new books whenever you feel like it.

Also with 3G since Kindle comes with a browser, you'll be able to access websites and data when you are on the move at anytime you please. Since Kindle has a super long battery life, youre 3G will last about 15 days without needing recharging if youre always surfing using 3G. Its also not locked to any service providers.

Now the cons : My personal thoughts.
Kindle holds 33,000 books. Synching in an extra 1000 books before you go to a trip up Mount Kinabalu will be waaay more books than you can finish. Also, if you happen to bring the Kindle up, and still want to sync, remember ebooks are just about 50kb for a 950page book, it will be a super quick sync, something you would already do earlier before going up the mountain smile.gif

Next on browsing. Nowadays you can also browse on your mobile phone. The Kindle has a decent browser, in fact its quite good, except you have to remember it will be in black and white. So yes you can surf the net, do your banking online and things like that, but the experience may not be as fulfilling since the screen is just black and white.

But of course thats my personal thoughts only, the only person i know with a Kindle 3G on Lowyat forum is ailinchia, she visits the thread too now and then, perhaps you can see her responses to help you decide, if you ask me, and my personal use of Kindle, the 3G would be wasted on me. nod.gif
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Added on October 22, 2010, 4:35 pmHavocx,

What's "Kindle DM List (*Special Bulk)" ?
Anything different from normal bulk?

Just a warning, if you use 3G  to sync with Whispernet (outside of US), it's USD2 per book.

I picked the 3G version for fun. It's not much of a premium, and you get free roaming as well. Good if you're stuck in a airport overseas and there is no free wifi available. I also wanted to see if it's possible to do anything else with the 3G (A-GPS anyone?).

Other than that, I don't really see a point of getting 3G version if you're just going to use it locally. Some phones can even act as an hotspot so you can just connect your kindle to your phone.

Yup. It's an additional of USD2 per book on top of the original price.
Now u make me curious on the Kindle DM as well. Anything I will be interested in? Haha.

Just to share to anyone who has yet to buy this Kindle, I've received mine yesterday from havocx via COD at Ipoh and believe me this Kindle is amazing! 

I really thanked havocx for a 5 star service from the start of my enquiry until the day it came to me becoz without all of his continous support, advices & infos I don't think I'll be able purchase it safely & exactly as I imagined..
This is not to 'bodek' him ok but trust me, you can ask other succesfull buyers as well & I can guarantee they'll say the same... 
I'm not the kind who'll buy anything online with large cash amount at risk so thank goodness it really paid off...

As for the Kindle, the whole package is beyond my expectations especially on its screen & new e-ink technology which I never thought was so 'book-like'. I was expecting another of those gadget that's either a mini remake of the iPads, or another hyped up ebook reader with those typical LCD screens..but I was wrong! Kindle 3 is on a class of its own...

I was so impressed yesterday that I shockingly made another order..hehehe.. 

Well if you want more detailed description you'll just have to buy it to see for yourself...pity this is the last bulk...

Again congrats to havocx for the excellent service & looking forward to deal with him again! 

hi havocx you got PM.

Hi havocx, hope you can PM me the final quote & update the list (pg.1) as I've changed the cover model...thanks!

OK finalising my order now...

OK hope everything will go smoothly...

Thank you Havocx!
Just bumping the thread in case there is anyone out there interested in making last minute order.

hi havocx, payment made, pls check your PM,SMS & bank account.

looking forward to get it~

anymore order accepted? just stumble upon kindle and kinda like it. pls PM me soonest! thx!