Electronics

[jenn521976]

I love my Kindle...purchased it here at the Q, and I have no complaints. Def the best purchase I made last year.

[maryebrown_1]

On 1/20/2014 VaBelle35 said:

On 1/19/2014 suebdoo said:

On 1/19/2014 maryebrown said:

On 1/18/2014 VaBelle35 said:

This is an older version of the Kindle Fire HD (not the HDX, different animal).

I think the only major difference is the screen resolution. This was discussed back in December when it first came on.

The black Friday one had special offers on it. If you look at the info online, it is mentioned. They don't push that too hard on air. People said they are just on the locked screen, they don't interrupt your reading/browsing or anything.

I had just bought my Kindle Fire HD about a week before it was the TSV, and I didn't feel like resetting and deleting everything and shipping it back.

Had I known it was coming to QVC, I would have bought that one. The screen resolution isn't a deal breaker for me. I'm not doing gaming on it and while I did do a trial run with Amazon Prime and watched a couple of tv shows on it, I dont' really plan on doing that as a rule.

Enjoy!

Yes....the Kindle Fire HDX is a different animal and isn't offered on the Q -- they only sell the older models from 2102.

Don't be fooled by the Q's TSVs!!! These shows are hard-sell, infomercial-like, hour-long diatribes about these products (whether it be IPads, Mini Ipads, Kindles, etc) ignoring the nut & blts facts for comparisons to current products; they push how much the items are "wonderful", "easy to use", etc. but they never say that 'it's the newest/latest'!!! Because it's not!

Confused presentations, BUT if you go to Amazon and type in the kindle they have side-by-side comparisons of their items . Good Luck!

BTW, Many reviewers have had problems w/ 'Amazon's tech support'-- saying that they don't recognize Q's purchases (totally baffling to me, but what can you do?) The HDX has a MAYDAY button which I'll probably be using since DH got mine through them.

I realize it is not the HDX I don't need the Mayday thing because this comes w/ the Premier tech thing anyway. I did do a side by side comparison and Amazon offers this same one still, and it is $369 / 384

ETA to add actual prices. HDX goes to $500 + range. $249 works for me and what I need.

Just so we're all on the same page, because I think we're not.

The QVC TSV is/was the Kindle Fire HD. This Kindle Fire HD is an older version, from like 2012, of the Kindle Fire HD. It has nothing to do with the Kindle Fire HDX. Amazon has a newer version of the Kindle Fire HD that has a higher screen resolution and maybe a few other technical tweeks that I don't care about or know enough to notice.

I just feel like every time someone says it's not the newest Kindle Fire HD everyone is thinking we're talking about the HDX. Amazon is still making, tweaking and upgrading the regular old Kindle Fire HDs. And every time they do, they offload the older models for sale at HSN and QVC apparently.

It's still an excellent deal and I'm sorry I didn't get in on it before I bought mine the old fashioned way from Amazon ;o)

I hope you all enjoy them. Amazon has great customer service. I can't imagine their technical support is anything less than top notch. I haven't had to use it yet (thankfully!).

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Yes. The HDX's pixilation is excellent and the speed is almost twice as fast as the HD models.
Agree about Amazon's customer service - wonderful!

And, to clarify, my model is the HDX 32 GB wi-fi model -- new in Nov. 2013 -- and DH purchased it w/ his Citibank rewards points. Amazon's price for this model is $269.00.

[Jordan2]

Anyone interested in buying a cover for their Kindle I bought one from Amazon that was marked down to $30. They probably are phasing the covers out since they are not carrying the Kindle Fire HD anymore.

[LexPex]

I am buying a kindle for my grandson for his 5th birthday. I have the 8.9 kindle fire HD(not HDX) in my cart at Amazon and with the 32 GB the cost is $299.00 and I am not sure that it comes with a charger. I just saw that Q carried the Kindle. Amazon charges $79.99 for a two year warranty and accident protection which I will also purchase. Q says two year preferred customer service (or something) but that is that the same as an extended warranty ??which I certainly need for a five year old. Guess I should check with QVC.

As an aside, these Kindles look great for games, movies etc. I have an IPad mini and my DD and her DH have a IPad. Originally I was going to purchase an IPad mini for him but DD, who is a teacher says that Kindles are compatible with many learning tools.

Any insight into the warranty you get will be appreciated. Thanks

[Bjjo]

As others have said, there is a difference in hd and Hdx. I decided to get Hdx, 64 GB for one of my grandchildren for Xmas.

[maryebrown_1]

On 1/21/2014 merrytime said: As others have said, there is a difference in hd and Hdx. I decided to get Hdx, 64 GB for one of my grandchildren for Xmas.

I bet he/she is enjoying it! It should last for a very long time!

Mine arrived last nite, and DH set it up today -- so easy, programming passwords, and in 2 minutes he was visiting his newsgroups! The hardest part was registration, which took about 30 seconds.

LexPex: it does come w/ a charger! I'm not sure about the warranty (it's charging now) -- is it the Q's or Amazon's that you need an answer for?

[Suebdoo]

On 1/21/2014 LexPex said:

I am buying a kindle for my grandson for his 5th birthday. I have the 8.9 kindle fire HD(not HDX) in my cart at Amazon and with the 32 GB the cost is $299.00 and I am not sure that it comes with a charger. I just saw that Q carried the Kindle. Amazon charges $79.99 for a two year warranty and accident protection which I will also purchase. Q says two year preferred customer service (or something) but that is that the same as an extended warranty ??which I certainly need for a five year old. Guess I should check with QVC.

As an aside, these Kindles look great for games, movies etc. I have an IPad mini and my DD and her DH have a IPad. Originally I was going to purchase an IPad mini for him but DD, who is a teacher says that Kindles are compatible with many learning tools.

Any insight into the warranty you get will be appreciated. Thanks

Q offers the Square Trade warranty which is $49.99 for 3 years for anything that breaks ! drop/ spills wear and tear. The one Amazon offers is only 2 years and I think $79.99. The warranty, SQ, is only good if you purchase on QVC. Also has to be purchased w/in 30 days. Having dealt w/ SQ before I bought it. I am a clutz enough that I bet I drop it in 3 years time ! The SQ warranty is on QVC site

ETA The 2 years thing that comes with this w/ the Q is the Premier Tech Support

[Suebdoo]

On 1/21/2014 jordan2 said:

Anyone interested in buying a cover for their Kindle I bought one from Amazon that was marked down to $30. They probably are phasing the covers out since they are not carrying the Kindle Fire HD anymore.

I found a 10 pc set w/ cover, earplugs, car charger, protective sleeve etc on ebay. Seller starts em out cheap. I won a bundle for $3.34 free shipping. If it is crummy then I will onnly be out a little. If it is great I will let you know if you want !