Friday, October 18, 2013

How To Buy Your Kindle Fire HD in Hong Kong 教你如何在香港購買Kindle Fire HD

Amazon recently just launched 3 new variations of Kindle Fire HD editions namely: Kindle Fire HD 7" Tablet, Kindle Fire HDX 7" Tablet and Kindle Fire HDX 8.9" Tablet. So what's the difference between the three new Kindle Fire HD editions?

Let's run through each Kindle Fire HD edition one by one shall we? To help you decide which Kindle Fire HD should you buy into Hong Kong.

Kindle Fire HD Tablets
Where to get your very own Kindle Fire HD Tablet in Hong Kong? All of the following versions work perfectly in Hong Kong, including those with special offers:
  • Kindle Fire HD 7" Tablet - It comes with a high contrast HD display, faster processor, and longer battery life. Which meant to you say you watch all types of multimedia on your Kindle Fire HD for an extended timeframe.
  • Kindle Fire HDX 7" Tablet - It has the fastest processor on a 7" tablet, the latest graphics engine, world-class Dolby audio, and a highly portable form factor. And a boosted longer lasting battery life which means Kindle Fire HDX automatically powers down unused system components, extending battery life to 17 hours.
  • Kindle Fire HDX 8.9" Tablet - The most powerful of the 3 Kindle Fire HD Tablets. It comes with a super light large-screen tablet, with stunning HDX display, ultra-fast performance, and front and rear cameras.

You may need to look around the U.S. kindle store and see how people are saying about them before choosing your kindle.

Before you jumped off to Amazon and try to purchase it when it will prompt you with the message "It is only available in United States (USA)". Don't despair, have put together the following step by step guide below to help you get your Kindle Fire HD Tablet into Hong Kong.

How to buy a Kindle Fire HD in Hong Kong

To buy a Kindle Fire HD Tablet into Hong Kong, you need to order it from amazon.com and have it delivered to an U.S. address first. Then we will use an international mail service to ship it to Hong Kong. Such service is available at Comgateway or Borderlinx.com.

Here's a step by step guide to help you buy a Kindle Fire HD Tablet in Hong Kong:

1. First, go to Borderlinx.com (currently Borderlinx is offering 25% off your first shipping) and create an account. You'll get a virtual U.S. address once you have registered.


Example of a virtual U.S. Address (Do not use the above address, register an account at Borderlinx to get your own)

2. Go to
Kindle Fire HD Tablet page for the U.S. shipping page
  
3. Add your kindle touch to shopping cart. I also recommend buying kindle touch accessories from amazon.com because they are not easy to find in Hong Kong. So browse the Kindle accessories store first.

4. Proceed to check out. At this step you have to enter your Borderlinx US address as the shipping address. Billing address can be your real address in Hong Kong. And you can make a payment your Hong Kong credit card.Your Kindle Fire HD will be delivered to Borderlinx shortly, depending on shipping speed you prefer. There are four shipping options available

  • Amazon Next Day Shipping
  • Amazon Two Day Shipping
  • Amazon Standard Shipping
  • Amazon Super Saver is Free (Choose this to save on additional shipping fee)
5. When your Kindle Fire HD arrive at Borderlinx, the company will send you a confirmation email. Confirm your items, and wait for your kindle touch to arrive in Hong Kong!

How much does it cost?


You can use a total cost calculator over at Borderlinx to estimate the price. For Kindle Fire HD, enter the values displayed below.





If you have any questions about Borderlinx, live support is here to help.

What other customers whom have bought Kindle Fire HD are saying:

The following feedback are from customers whom have bought Kindle Fire HD at Amazon Store

Pros of Kindle Fire HD:
  • Juiceman: "This is my third kindle fire. I own the original, the HD and today I received the newest version. It's by far the best one yet! The screen quality, the new shape of the back, the outside volume controls, the new off and on button....i could go on and on why this one is the best! Thanks to Jeff and the other folks at Amazon that come to market with these great products."
  • Mark: "This kindle is for someone that is on a budget, wants a device to surf the web,reading books, looking at photos, watching movies, playing games, and obviously "facebooking." If you want something more "show off-ie" then this isn't the kindle tablet for you.
    Also, keep in mind amazon is an extraordinary company. They are fair priced for almost everything they sell on their website, especially their books. I cannot thank them enough for saving hundreds of dollars on books I need for college. For not being an electronics company like Apple, Samsung Sony etc, they can definitely give those companies a run for their money with their tablets. So thank you amazon for making a very affordable, dependable tablet!" 
  • Lockhart: "After spending a couple hours with it my conclusion is this tablet has exceeded my expectations, and is a quality tablet for a budget tablet. I haven't encountered any problems with it and I am a satisfied customer. I like what they have done with the new OS and keeping things simple and inexpensive compared to the competition." 

Cons of Kindle Paperwhite:
  • Celexi: "I do wish that Amazon would add the ability to create folders for our books though; scrolling through the full list is annoying if you have more than 100-200 books, and very annoying if you have 1300-1400 like I do. Still a great reader / tablet though! "
  • Mark: "I wish there was a camera and Mic in this kindle so I could Skype with my family. Keeping the price and size in mind you can't really blame amazon. Well, at least the NSA can't see or hear what I'm doing. If you want those features then you can always buy the better version of the kindle."
  • Jennifer: "The price on the Kindles have come down so low, that saving an extra 15 or so to get the Kindle with special offers might not even be appealing. I decided that it couldn't hurt, so I tried it. They are screensavers (full color) that are on the screen each time it powers on/comes up from sleep mode. Right now there are about 10 on mine that rotate: one for a theatrical release (Carrie), one for an amazon series to watch, one for Self magazine, and several books. I was trying to see if there's a way you could block a particular one if it really annoys you, and I don't see how you can do that."

Recommended Accessories to get for your Kindle Fire HD

The following accessories are highly recommended by other customers like yourself whom have bought Kindle Fire HD at Amazon Store.
I hope this article is helpful for you to decide which Kindle HD to get and please do feel free to share your thoughts on our Kindle Hong Kong Facebook community page. If you have any questions or suggestion, please leave me a comment.

Comparison of Kindle Fire HD Tablets

Still can't decided which version of Kindle Fire HD tablets to get? Here's the quick comparison chart to help you decide.


 

Technical Specifications of Kindle Fire HD




 Display8.9" HDX touchscreen display, with 2560x1600 resolution at 339 ppi, 100% sRGB color accuracy, video playback up to 1080p, max brightness over 400 nits, Dynamic Image Contrast, reduced glare and advanced polarizing filter
Size9.1" x 6.2" x 0.31" (231 mm x 158 mm x 7.8 mm)
WeightWi-Fi – 13.2 ounces (374 grams). 4G LTE + Wi-Fi – 13.5 ounces (384 grams)
Actual size and weight may vary by configuration and manufacturing process
CPU & RAM2.2GHz Quad-core Snapdragon 800 CPU, with Adreno 330 GPU and 2GB of RAM
Storage16GB (10.9GB available to user) or 32GB (25.1GB available to user) or 64 GB (53.7GB available to user) of internal storage
Battery LifeUp to 12 hours of reading, surfing the web on Wi-Fi, watching video, or listening to music. Up to 18 hours of battery life when only reading. Battery life will vary based on device settings, usage, and other factors such as web browsing and downloading content. Actual results may vary
Charge TimeFully charges in under 5 hours via the Kindle PowerFast charging accessory (included in the box), or slightly longer with other micro-USB power adapters that you may already have
Wi-Fi ConnectivityDual-band, dual-antenna Wi-Fi (MIMO+HT40) for faster streaming and fewer dropped connections than standard Wi-Fi. Supports public and private Wi-Fi networks or hotspots that use the 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, or 802.11n standard with support for WEP, WPA and WPA2 security using password authentication; does not support connecting to ad-hoc (or peer-to-peer) Wi-Fi networks
4G ConnectivitySupport for ultra-fast 4G LTE wireless networks with HSPA+, HSDPA, and with AT&T wireless, EDGE/GPRS fallback
PortsUSB 2.0 (micro-B connector) port for connection to a PC or Macintosh computer or to charge your device with the included PowerFast charger
Audio3.5 mm stereo jack and integrated stereo speakers with Dolby Digital Plus audio engine
Content Formats SupportedKindle (AZW), KF8, TXT, PDF, unprotected MOBI, PRC natively, Audible Enhanced format (AAX), DOC, DOCX, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP, Dolby Digital (AC-3), Dolby Digital Plus (E-AC-3), non-DRM AAC, MP3, MIDI, PCM/WAVE, OGG, WAV, M4V, MP4, AAC LC/LTP, HE-AACv1, HE-AACv2, MKV, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, HTML5, CSS3, 3GP, VP8 (WEBM)
SensorsAmbient light sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, GPS (4G)
Camera SpecsFront-facing 720p HD Camera. 8MP rear-facing camera with LED flash, Electronic Image Stabilization, and a wide-aperture 5P f/2.2 lens
Location ServicesLocation-based services via Wi-Fi. 4G model also uses assisted-GPS
Additional FeaturesExternal volume controls, built-in dual microphone, built-in Bluetooth to support a variety of different wireless accessories such as keyboards or controllers, with support for A2DP compatible stereo headphones, headsets, and speakers
Accessibility FeaturesScreen Reader, Explore by Touch, and Screen Magnifier, enabling access to the vast majority of Kindle Fire features. Screen Reader features IVONA’s award-winning natural language text-to-speech voice. Also includes adjustable font sizes/color, and built-in dictionary. 
System RequirementsKindle Fire HDX 8.9" is ready to use right out of the box—no setup, no software to install, no computer required to download content
Warranty and Service1-year Limited Warranty and service included. Optional 2-year Extended Warranty available for U.S. customers sold separately.
Included in the BoxKindle Fire HDX 8.9" tablet, USB 2.0 cable, 9W Kindle PowerFast charger, and Quick Start Guide


Here's a quick overview video on Kindle Fire HD


Conclusion

So the bottomline - this is an awesome tablet for the price you are paying for. This tablet is probably the cheapest tablet that you can buy with it being dependable. There are a lot more cheaper tablets out there, but you get what you pay for.

Keep the price in mind when buying this amazing tablet, this is why amazon offers a lot better kindles that cost more. This kindle is for someone that is on a budget, wants a device to surf the web,reading books, looking at photos, watching movies, playing games. Enough said, ready to get your very own Kindle Fire HD?

Tuesday, August 27, 2013

Kindle Top 10 eBooks of August 2013 八月排名前十位電子書

    Kindle Top 10 eBooks of August 2013
    1. The Sound of Things Falling: A Novel
    2. Night Film: A Novel
    3. Lawrence in Arabia: War, Deceit...
    4. Babayaga: A Novel
    5. Turn Around Bright Eyes: The Rituals
    6. Manson: The Life and Times of Charles...
    7. Sea Creatures
    8. The Telling Room: A Tale of Love
    9. The Husband's Secret
    10. Last Car Over the Sagamore Bridge
    This is a great starting list if you are looking to find Kindle Top 10 eBooks of August 2013 on Kindle Store now.The above Kindle ebooks are available at incredibly low prices via Amazon and you can check each one out via the bolded links.

    Don't have a Kindle yet? Get our review here on how to get Kindle in Hong Kong now!  

     

    Monday, August 26, 2013

    Kindle New York Times Non-Fiction Top 10 Best Sellers ebooks 紐約時報排名前十位非小說電子書

       Kindle New York Times Non-Fiction Top 10 Best Sellers ebooks
      1. Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson
      2. Killing Lincoln: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever by Bill O'Reilly
      3. Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption by Laura Hillenbrand
      4. Through My Eyes by Tim Tebow
      5. Jack Kennedy: Elusive Hero by Chris Matthews
      6. Being George Washington: The Indispensable Man, As You've Never Seen Him by Glenn Beck
      7. Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman
      8. Catherine the Great: Portrait of a Woman by Robert K. Massie
      9. Heaven is for Real: A Little Boy's Astounding Story of His Trip to Heaven and Back by Todd Burpo 
      10. Then Again by Diane Keaton
      This is a great starting list if you are looking to find Kindle New York Times Non-Fiction Top 10 Best Sellers ebooks on Kindle Store now.The above Kindle ebooks are available at incredibly low prices via Amazon and you can check each one out via the bolded links.

      Don't have a Kindle yet? Get our review here on how to get Kindle in Hong Kong now!  

       

      Kindle New York Times Fiction Top 10 Best Sellers ebooks 紐約時報排名前十位小說電子書

         Kindle New York Times Fiction Top 10 Best Sellers ebooks
        1. Stephen King
        2. The Litigators by John Grisham
        3. Kill Alex Cross by James Patterson
        4. Locked On by Tom Clancy
        5. Death Comes to Pemberley by P.D. James
        6. The Best of Meby Nicholas Sparks
        7. Red Mist (A Scarpetta Novel) by Patricia Cornwell
        8. Explosive Eighteen: A Stephanie Plum Novel (Stephanie Plum Novels) by Janet Evanovich
        9. V is for Vengeance (KINSEY MILLHONE MYSTERY) by Sue Grafton
        10. The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest: Book 3 of the Millennium Trilogy (Vintage Crime/Black Lizard) by Stieg Larsson
        This is a great starting list if you are looking to find Kindle New York Times Fiction Top 10 Best Sellers ebooks on Kindle Store now.The above Kindle ebooks are available at incredibly low prices via Amazon and you can check each one out via the bolded links.

        Don't have a Kindle yet? Get our review here on how to get Kindle in your country now!  

         

        Saturday, August 10, 2013

        Top 10 Best Selling Kindle Business ebooks 排名前十位商業電子書

          Top 10 Best Selling Kindle Business ebooks
          1. Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead
          2. Thinking, Fast and Slow 
          3. Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead
          4. Outliers: The Story of Success
          5. Steve Jobs
          6. How To Win Friends and Influence People
          7. Manage Your Day-to-Day: Build Your Routine, Find Your Focus, and Sharpen Your Creative Mind (The 99U Book Series)
          8. Influencer: The New Science of Leading Change, Second Edition
          9. The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business
          10. Choose Yourself!
          This is a great starting list if you are looking to find Kindle Top Business ebooks on Kindle Store now.The above Kindle ebooks are available at incredibly low prices via Amazon and you can check each one out via the bolded links.

          Don't have a Kindle yet? Get our review here on how to get Kindle in Hong Kong now!  

           

          Sunday, April 14, 2013

          April 2013: Top 10 Best Selling Kindle ebooks 四月排名前十位電子書

            Top 10 Best Selling Kindle ebooks for April 2013 
            1. Six Years by Harlan Coben
            2. Lover At Last: A Novel
            3. Walking Disaster: A Novel 
            4. Fever (THE BREATHLESS TRILOGY)
            5. The Burgess Boys: A Novel 
            6. Just One Night, Part 2: Exposed  
            7. Music of the Heart by Katie Ashley
            8. The Boy from Reactor 4 by Orest Stelmach
            9. The Wanderer (Thunder Point) by Robyn Carr
            10. Twice Tempted: A Night Prince Novel
            This is a great starting list if you are looking to find the April 2013's Top Sellers ebooks on Kindle Store now.The above Kindle ebooks are available at incredibly low prices via Amazon and you can check each one out via the bolded links.

            Don't have a Kindle yet? Get our review here on how to get Kindle in Hong Kong now!  

             

            Friday, March 29, 2013

            Where to buy Kindle Paperwhite in Hong Kong 教你如何在香港購買Kindle Paperwhite 電子書

            Thinking of getting a Kindle Paperwhite in Hong Kong and is it possible to buy Kindle Paperwhite in Hong Kong? Yes,it is possible to order from Amazon US and get your very own Kindle Paperwhite in Hong Kong. Here's the easiest and cheapest way to get a kindle Paperwhite in Hong Kong. 香港終於可以買Kindle Paperwhite 電子書!

            Get your Kindle Paperwhite in Hong Kong now!

            Which Kindle Paperwhite should I buy in Hong Kong?

            All Kindle Paperwhite readers do work perfectly in Hong Kong, including those with special offers.
            • Kindle Paperwhite is the latest Kindle which is available right now. It has a built in light, a touch screen, higher resolution and a higher contrast touchscreen and most importantly a longer battery life (8 weeks with wireless turned off). Now you read anywhere even without proper lighting.
            • Kindle Paperwhite 3G has additional 3G connection which allow you to download e-books without WiFi connection. 3G is free in over 100 countries. It's perfect for travelers or those who love convenience.
            • Kindle Paperwhite with special offers comes with advertisement, so it has lower price. Ads will be displayed as screensaver and on bottom of home screen. It works just like the ad-free version in Hong Kong.
            • Kindle Paperwhite 3G with special offers comes with advertisement, so it has lower price. Ads will be displayed as screensaver and on bottom of home screen. It works just like the ad-free version in Hong Kong.
            You may need to look around the U.S. kindle store and see how people are saying about them before choosing your kindle.

            How to buy a Kindle Paperwhite in Hong Kong

            To buy a Kindle Paperwhite from Hong Kong, you need to order it from amazon.com and have it delivered to an U.S. address first. Then we will use an international mail service to ship it to Hong Kong. Such service is available at Vshub, Comgateway or Borderlinx.com.

            Here's a step by step guide to help you buy a Kindle Paperwhite in Hong Kong:

            1. First, go to Borderlinx.com (currently Borderlinx is offering 25% off your first shipping) and create an account. You'll get a virtual U.S. address once you have registered.

















            Example of a virtual U.S. Address (Do not use the above address, register an account at Borderlinx to get your own)

            2. Go to Kindle Paperwhite for U.S. shipping page

            3. Add your kindle touch to shopping cart. I also recommend buying kindle touch accessories from amazon.com because they are not easy to find in Hong Kong. So browse the Kindle accessories store first.

            4. Proceed to check out. At this step you have to enter your Borderlinx US address as the shipping address. Billing address can be your real address in Hong Kong. And you can make a payment your Hong Kong credit card.Your Kindle Paperwhite will be delivered to Borderlinx shortly, depending on shipping speed you prefer. There are four shipping options available

            • Amazon Next Day Shipping
            • Amazon Two Day Shipping
            • Amazon Standard Shipping
            • Amazon Super Saver is Free (Choose this to save on additional shipping fee)
            5. When your Kindle Paperwhite arrive at Borderlinx, the company will send you a confirmation email. Confirm your items, and wait for your kindle touch to arrive in Hong Kong!

            Notice: You might want to add in a power adapter as the power adapter is not included in your Kindle Paperwhite or Kindle Paperwhite 3G

            How much does it cost?


            You can use a total cost calculator over at Borderlinx to estimate the price. For Kindle Paperwhite, enter the values displayed below.





            If you have any questions about Borderlinx, live support is here to help.

            What other customers whom have bought Kindle Paperwhite are saying:
            The following feedback are from customers whom have bought Kindle Paperwhite and Paperwhite 3G at Amazon Store

            Pros of Kindle Paperwhite:
            • Michael Gallagher: "Reading at night is a good experience with the lighting display in comparison to the other versions of Kindle because you don't need an additional light that can get in the way: it didn't disturb, for example, my wife who likes to watch TV in a dark room. It was also very convenient on a plane ride at night as I was able to see the full page of the text vs. a light attachment only reaching most of the screen: there are no impediments to the reading screen."
            • Scott: "The Kindle Paperwhite is definitely upgrade-worthy for all previous kindle users who read more than a few books a year. A stunning display, better touch sensitivity, and software features that Amazon should have come out with years ago, finally make the Kindle the undisputed leader in the e-reader market. Previously I would go back and forth between my Kindle Touch and Fire when reading books, but the Paperwhite is such a pleasure to use that I can't imagine ever choosing the Fire over it again. If you are an avid reader and have never purchased a Kindle before, the Paperwhite will really give you an appreciation for how far these devices have come." 
            • Phil: "I wanted a simple and inexpensive e-book reader. This Kindle Paperwhite has many capabilities beyond what I need and I'm sure that as I get used to it, I will find myself taking advantage of them from time to time (web browsing, for example). It does not have audio capability nor was I looking for that. This Kindle does exactly what I want, it works well, and is very elegant and well made. I am very happy with my purchase and looking forward to many years of enjoyment." 

            Cons of Kindle Paperwhite:
            • Scott: "No Power adapter. It comes with a micro-usb charging cable, but you have to have a computer or already own a power adapter from another product to be able to charge it. Amazon did this with the Touch as well and I think it is absolutely ridiculous. I know Amazon wants to charge separately for this but I think not including one is really greedy. If you need one, you may want to buy the Kindle Power Adapter although I'm sure you could probably find a much cheaper one somewhere."
            • Ben Silber: "I haven't seen a lot of people talking about the battery life in their reviews, so I wanted to make this a point in mine. The battery is good. SO you're asking "why is it in the cons?" Well, the answer is it's not great. I had left my KK alone for months at a time without the battery even going past 25% battery left."
            • Tyler: "The downsides of this device are few and far between. The chief amongst them, for me, is the lack of page turn buttons. Leaving the buttons out was, most likely, a move to cut costs. While I cannot abide by folks who say "Just tap the screen and keep your hands clean," I find that this lack of buttons is far outweighed by the positives this device brings to the table."

            Recommended Accessories to get for your Kindle Paperwhite

            The following accessories are highly recommended by other customers like yourself whom have bought Kindle Paperwhite and Kindle Paperwhite 3G at Amazon Store.
            Here's a quick overview review video on Kindle Paperwhite


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            Technical Specifications of Kindle Paperwhite 3G

            Get your Kindle Paperwhite now!

            DisplayAmazon's 6" Paperwhite display with patented built-in light, 212 ppi, optimized font technology, 16-level gray scale
            Size6.7" x 4.6" x 0.36" (169 mm x 117 mm x 9.1 mm)
            Weight7.8 ounces (222 grams)
            System RequirementsNone; fully wireless and doesn't require a computer to download content
            On-Device Storage2 GB internal (approximately 1.25 GB available for user content). Holds up to 1,100 books
            Cloud StorageFree cloud storage for all Amazon content
            Battery LifeA single charge lasts up to eight weeks, based on a half hour of reading per day with wireless off and the light setting at 10. Battery life will vary based on light and wireless usage
            Charge TimeFully charges in approximately 4 hours from a computer via USB cable
            3G ConnectivityHSDPA modem (3G) with a fallback to EDGE/GPRS; utilizes Amazon Whispernet to provide wireless coverage via AT&T's 3G high-speed data network in the U.S. and partner networks outside of the U.S.
            Wi-Fi ConnectivitySupports public and private Wi-Fi networks or hotspots that use the 802.11b, 802.11g, or 802.11n standard with support for WEP, WPA and WPA2 security using password authentication or Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
            Content Formats SupportedKindle Format 8 (AZW3), Kindle (AZW), TXT, PDF, unprotected MOBI, PRC natively; HTML, DOC, DOCX, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP through conversion



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