Amazon Prime Day - 13th/14th October 2020

KilOit · 14-10-2020 08:52PM

When did Amazon turn into Aliexpress? all i see is cheap tat

gmisk · 14-10-2020 08:59PM

glasso wrote: »

has high resolution
waterproof
back light
can extend storage

cheaper one is not waterproof or high resolution. back light is not as good as the paperwhite one. can't extend storage

https://www.techradar.com/news/amazon-kindle-vs-amazon-kindle-paperwhite-which-e-reader-is-best

I actually just realised I have a voucher so I am kinda tempted to get that kindle paperwhite...two questions if anyone could help possibly.
-Will I notice a massive difference in screen resolution? (I am going from old original kindle)
-Is it easy to move all books across to new device? (Very few from amazon store)

banchang · 14-10-2020 09:05PM

gmisk wrote: »

I actually just realised I have a voucher so I am kinda tempted to get that kindle paperwhite...two questions if anyone could help possibly.
-Will I notice a massive difference in screen resolution? (I am going from old original kindle)
-Is it easy to move all books across to new device? (Very few from amazon store)

I'd go instead for the Prime Day reduced Fire 8" or 10" - acts like a Kindle but you get a great tablet as well

Micro SD cards reduced to crazy levels as well, so go for the 32GB & add big SD card also

£13.99 if you have Prime for 128GB card

https://www.amazon.co.uk/SanDisk-microSDXC-Memory-Adapter-Performance/dp/B073JYC4XM?ref_=Oct_s9_apbd_otopr_hd_bw_b1T4wpT&pf_rd_r=2KWBAWXGVE5C6Y2TNFEJ&pf_rd_p=6f95cc1d-e99a-5d95-8bc5-9dc400b898e2&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-10&pf_rd_t=BROWSE&pf_rd_i=1345826031

T-Bird · 14-10-2020 09:08PM

Basq wrote: »

My item was Fulfilled by Amazon, but sold by third party seller. Same as her item.

I asked Amazon and they really insisted they don't want the item back, despite me insisting.

You'd think giving Covid that clothes would be something they wouldn't want back (wasn't able to try on stuff in Next Sale recently for that reason) as opposed to a lamp.

Cost of shipping, organisation and data entry etc outweighs cost of items

killbillvol2 · 14-10-2020 09:08PM

KilOit wrote: »

When did Amazon turn into Aliexpress? all i see is cheap tat

What you see is based on what you've bought before. Just saying...

Soarer · 14-10-2020 09:09PM

Basq wrote: »

Tried to return a lamp there as the plug on it is insanely long and would need to move cabinet out from the wall is sits on.. and got a returnless refund. Onto CS now as would like to return it to be honest.

Missus tried to return a top that was huge and she has to pay £9 to return a £12 top.

The mind boggles!

If there happened to be something wrong with the top, they’d pay for return shipping.
You never know what your eyes might see, even if it’s not there!

Allegedly!

killbillvol2 · 14-10-2020 09:11PM

banchang wrote: »

I'd go instead for the Prime Day reduced Fire 8" or 10" - acts like a Kindle but you get a great tablet as well

Micro SD cards reduced to crazy levels as well, so go for the 32GB & add big SD card also

£13.99 if you have Prime for 128GB card

https://www.amazon.co.uk/SanDisk-microSDXC-Memory-Adapter-Performance/dp/B073JYC4XM?ref_=Oct_s9_apbd_otopr_hd_bw_b1T4wpT&pf_rd_r=2KWBAWXGVE5C6Y2TNFEJ&pf_rd_p=6f95cc1d-e99a-5d95-8bc5-9dc400b898e2&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-10&pf_rd_t=BROWSE&pf_rd_i=1345826031

Don't do this. There's no substitute for a kindle. The paperwhite Vs the older model is like moving from reading in a cave in candlelight to moving to a modern library.

rustynutz · 14-10-2020 09:12PM

banchang wrote: »

I'd go instead for the Prime Day reduced Fire 8" or 10" - acts like a Kindle but you get a great tablet as well

Micro SD cards reduced to crazy levels as well, so go for the 32GB & add big SD card also

£13.99 if you have Prime for 128GB card

https://www.amazon.co.uk/SanDisk-microSDXC-Memory-Adapter-Performance/dp/B073JYC4XM?ref_=Oct_s9_apbd_otopr_hd_bw_b1T4wpT&pf_rd_r=2KWBAWXGVE5C6Y2TNFEJ&pf_rd_p=6f95cc1d-e99a-5d95-8bc5-9dc400b898e2&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-10&pf_rd_t=BROWSE&pf_rd_i=1345826031

I didnt realise the Fire could be used like a kindle, does it have the same "easy on your eyes" screen for reading?

unkel · 14-10-2020 09:12PM

Gumbo wrote: »

I got a pop up to look at an eBook and I’d get £5
Credit. I clicked through, browsed the library. I have no kindle or anything. This was yesterday.

Today I got an email to say the £5 was available to use.
I just bought an Echo Dot for €15.52 delivered using it. Anyone else get this banner when using the site?

Yeah it was mentioned earlier in this thread. Hope you got the GBP10 free when you topped up your account by GPB100 too?

killbillvol2 · 14-10-2020 09:13PM

gmisk wrote: »

I actually just realised I have a voucher so I am kinda tempted to get that kindle paperwhite...two questions if anyone could help possibly.
-Will I notice a massive difference in screen resolution? (I am going from old original kindle)
-Is it easy to move all books across to new device? (Very few from amazon store)

All your books will move if they're in the cloud.

killbillvol2 · 14-10-2020 09:14PM

rustynutz wrote: »

I didnt realise the Fire could be used like a kindle, does it have the same "easy on your eyes" screen for reading?

No.

gmisk · 14-10-2020 09:20PM

killbillvol2 wrote: »

All your books will move if they're in the cloud.

They aren't as far as I know, but seems to be tutorials to stick them onto laptop via usb then bring across

gmisk · 14-10-2020 09:21PM

banchang wrote: »

I'd go instead for the Prime Day reduced Fire 8" or 10" - acts like a Kindle but you get a great tablet as well

Micro SD cards reduced to crazy levels as well, so go for the 32GB & add big SD card also

£13.99 if you have Prime for 128GB card

https://www.amazon.co.uk/SanDisk-microSDXC-Memory-Adapter-Performance/dp/B073JYC4XM?ref_=Oct_s9_apbd_otopr_hd_bw_b1T4wpT&pf_rd_r=2KWBAWXGVE5C6Y2TNFEJ&pf_rd_p=6f95cc1d-e99a-5d95-8bc5-9dc400b898e2&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-10&pf_rd_t=BROWSE&pf_rd_i=1345826031

Thanks I'd defo prefer an e-reader place is coming down with tablets they wreck my eyes tbh

Thanks for all the replies folks much appreciated

ifeelstupid · 14-10-2020 09:26PM

rustynutz wrote: »

I didnt realise the Fire could be used like a kindle, does it have the same "easy on your eyes" screen for reading?

Fire doesn't come close in my opinion. Kindle is much lighter and definitely easier on your eyes. Buy a fire if you need a tablet by all means but if you already have a tablet you can download the Kindle app and give it a try. No comparison (in my opinion!)

I don't think I have read a "paper" book since the Kindle was launched.

You can transfer non-Amazon books over by connecting Kindle to laptop or computer. Download books into a folder, connect new Kindle and transfer over

Gumbo · 14-10-2020 09:28PM

unkel wrote: »

Yeah it was mentioned earlier in this thread. Hope you got the GBP10 free when you topped up your account by GPB100 too?

The thought did cross my mind but I was only buying a fire stick for the kitchen and this speaker is from Santa for one of the kids rooms. Nothing else jumped out at me to be honest.

Basq · 14-10-2020 09:32PM

Citizenpain wrote: »

Just change the plug ..?

Oh, first thing I thought of but plug is proprietary and can't be changed.. as it's soldered together and a cable screws into it.

Worse thing is one of the first reviews indicates that so should have looked closed

Soarer wrote: »

If there happened to be something wrong with the top, they’d pay for return shipping.
You never know what your eyes might see, even if it’s not there!

Allegedly!

She got the refund after complaining as a "one-off gesture.."

event · 14-10-2020 09:34PM

KilOit wrote: »

When did Amazon turn into Aliexpress? all i see is cheap tat

Been like that a while. If its not an amazon product, its cheap tat

killbillvol2 wrote: »

What you see is based on what you've bought before. Just saying...

Thats on sponsored ads. But not the actual search algorithm thats used when you search for items.

killbillvol2 · 14-10-2020 09:37PM

gmisk wrote: »

They aren't as far as I know, but seems to be tutorials to stick them onto laptop via usb then bring across

Not derailing the thread any further but if they're on your Kindle you can sync them to the cloud and they'll appear on any device where you're logged in to your Amazon account. It's simple enough in the settings on your Kindle.

Aquos76 · 14-10-2020 09:41PM

Sheep Shagger wrote: »

Pity there doesn't appear to be a deal on 12 months prime membership.

Our existing one comes up 22/10 and after paying a one off annual fee last year its going to roll off to a €7.99 per month plan BUT if you switch to annual payment they'll charge us €79 (we paid €59 but still).

I think you'll find those prices should be in £ and not €

gmisk · 14-10-2020 09:42PM

killbillvol2 wrote: »

Not derailing the thread any further but if they're on your Kindle you can sync them to the cloud and they'll appear on any device where you're logged in to your Amazon account. It's simple enough in the settings on your Kindle.

Your a star really appreciate that!

Mervyn Skidmore · 14-10-2020 09:51PM

Fire tablet 10 worth it or is it riddled with ads?

givecredit · 14-10-2020 09:59PM

Mervyn Skidmore wrote: »

Fire tablet 10 worth it or is it riddled with ads?

Worth it.

Easyslip · 14-10-2020 10:00PM

Got a pair of caterpiller boots today for £46:93 only 2 pairs left bargain

damn i cant post link because im new, sorry

Nigel Fairservice · 14-10-2020 10:04PM

Small haul for me this year. A tile pro and a laser thermometer thing. Missed out on the One Plus 8 128 GB model for £399 by sleeping on it. Already had a lot of the smart stuff on sale from previous years.

torrevieja · 14-10-2020 10:12PM

folks i know its coming near the end looking for a extra ipad back up surfing internet , not playing games but not the dearest ,

i know some people mention fire tablet , but i hear you dont get google play , intersted what you recommend if i go fire do i go 8 or 10 do i go for 32gb or 64gb and just add a storage card any help appreciated

TheW1zard · 14-10-2020 10:15PM

Picked up a dashcam for 15 euro down from 40

stesaurus · 14-10-2020 10:19PM

Basq wrote: »

Oh, first thing I thought of but plug is proprietary and can't be changed.. as it's soldered together and a cable screws into it

Just check the adapter to see what voltage you need and either re-purpose an old adapter or buy another to suit. Cut off that stupid screw and rewire it to the new adapter.