I broke my Keyboard Kindle a few months ago and now...

Love my grandkids · ‎11-24-2013

I'm wanting to just buy a basic, simple Kindle.

Question: it doesn't use a plug to recharge like the Kindle Keyboard did, but a USB connection to a computer.

Does anyone have experience with USB stuff? I'm not technically savvy, and my BIL could help me learn this -- he's a computer WHIZ.

The Kindle Keyboard is no longer made and I really can't afford a Paperwhite.

I'd really appreciate any reassurance and/or advice ${#emotions_dlg.biggrin}$ . Thanks!

jaxs mom · ‎04-18-2012

When I just looked a couple days ago the Paperwhite was the only e-ink kindle currently being sold new by Amazon. As far as your question on charging using USB, it's simple, just use a USB wall charger. I used the one for my ipad for ages with all my USB charged devices including my paperwhite and recently I upgraded to a 40w 5 slot USB wall charger so I can charge all my devices at once.

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Love my grandkids · ‎11-24-2013

It took quite a bit of looking but I did find it. I may just wait a couple of months and get a Paperwhite.

I'd give anything to get a Kindle Keyboard, sigh.

staciesmom · ‎04-13-2010

Love my Kindle Keyboard! I've never been tempted to get a ""new improved"" model! DH bought it for me about 4 or 5 years ago for Valentine's Day.

jaxs mom · ‎04-18-2012

I have the first kindle that came out in 2007, the paperwhite such an improvement.

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faeriemoon · ‎03-14-2010

I'm on my fifth Kindle keyboard. Bought the original and it became defective and they have continued to replace the defective ones with refurbs. It's rather annoying setting up a new Kindle every time one decides to die. Each time they gave me a trade-in amount, but if the current one goes bad, I'm just going to buy a new one. Refurbs are refurbs.

PalmTree11 · ‎12-30-2010

Amazon releases the new Kindles in the Fall, usually announces October, ship November if I remember. If you can hold out, you may be able to get a deal on the current Paperwhite if they upgrade it.

dancingwoman · ‎03-10-2010

DH has a Kindle Keyboard..I have one and we have an extra just in case...I don't use mine that much anymore now that I have an iPad Air...and iPod Touch..but it comes in handy when I want to read outside..no glare...and I actually think when I'm reading for a long time that its easier on the eyes...DW

sandy53 · ‎03-12-2010

I am on my third Kindle keyboard and I love it. The first two were each replaced by Amazon for free because each reached a point where they would not hold a charge. You might want to check pawn shops to buy one. However, my son just bought a Paperwhite and it is amazing because the screen is so bright. I am going to ask for one for Christmas.

Big Sister · ‎05-15-2010

On 9/15/2014 Love my grandkids said:
It took quite a bit of looking but I did find it. I may just wait a couple of months and get a Paperwhite.

I'd give anything to get a Kindle Keyboard, sigh.

Love my grandkids, I have a Kindle Keyboard also. If mine broke I would definitely look on Amazon for a refurbished one.

Good luck.