How to Use the Kindle Wireless Reading Device in Europe Without 3G

The Kindle has been part of the US culture now for nearly 4 years and has been one of the most successful products that Amazon has ever marketed. And for a very good reason: it is an amazing invention and is full of great potential. For those living outside of the US, Canada and the UK, it has been a long wait. With the production of the Kindle 3 with 3G access, now everyone can enjoy the Kindle Ebook Reader experience. But is it really necessary to buy the more expensive model with 3G access to enjoy the Kindle experience?

Yes and No. You can use the basic Kindle 3 model that does not have the 3G Whispernet feature and still read your books. Not many people understand the difference between the two models until they have purchased one and had a chance to learn more about it.

I hope that this little article will give you better understanding of how the Kindle works outside the US market (which is served by the AT&T network).

There are three models of the Kindle Ebook Reader: the Kindle Wi-Fi, Kindle 3G with Whispernet and the Kindle DX. All three models are pretty standard in how they operate and it is only the size and internet technology that really differentiates them.

Let's talk about the Wi-Fi and the 3G models first. The Wi-Fi version is designed for the US market since it uses the AT&T interface. This is only available in the US. So if you have a wireless router and high-speed internet connection, then this version is perfect for you and you should not have to invest in the more expensive version of the 3G.

The 3G model has the exact same features as the Wi-Fi, with the added convenience of the 3G wireless internet connection. 3G is the same service that mobile phones use, so you can download books in over 100 countries around the world, including Denmark (where I live).

The disadvantage of having of the 3G version is only in the cost. It is presently about $50 more expensive. Also, when you download books internationally, there is a small extra charge on top of the price of the book. The average is $1.00.

So if you prefer not to pay the extra $50, can you still download books? Yes, of course you can, and it won't cost you extra either. You won't be able to download them directly to your Kindle and you won't have internet access. The secret is actually very simple. You can download your books onto your Kindle via your computer.

It takes a little extra time (maybe 30 - 60 seconds more). You purchase your book via Amazon's website and when you checkout, you choose the option of having your book delivered to your computer. Once it is downloaded to your computer, hook up your Kindle with the USB cord and drag it over. POW! It is there in no time.

In order to be thorough, let me just mention the DX model. It is the same as the 3G, except it is a larger Kindle with a 9.7-inch screen versus the 6-inch screen, weighs twice as much and costs twice as much. In my opinion, it is not worth the extra money and is not as convenient. It's too big to carry and has no extra benefits over the standard versions. Save your money and purchase some books to read on your Kindle instead.

Please remember, if you buy the US version, you won't be able to plug the Kindle into an electrical outlet for charging since the voltage is different. Do not fear; just hook up your Kindle to your USB port on your home computer and it charges it for you. Simple, quick and easy.

So if the price of the Kindle Wireless Reading Device in your home country is a bit overpriced (just see prices in Denmark for one), check out www.kindleebookreaderreview.com for how to get it at the original US price and more helpful Kindle advice. Hope this has helped you decide on which Kindle version is right for you and your budget.

How to Format and Check Your Kindle Ebook Without Owning a Kindle Device

Self publishing for Kindle ereading devices is hot. Amazon has made it easy for ordinary people to publish their own books, without the help of a publishing company.

You just write your book, convert it to the correct format, and submit it to the Kindle Direct Publishing store, where people can instantly buy and download it on their Kindle.

However, before you submit your book to the store, there are some important thins to keep in mind.

People who buy digital books from Amazon have seven days to return them.

If your book is not properly formatted, has an amateurish look, and is hard to read and navigate through by lacking an active table of contents, your reader will ask for a refund, and you will lose the buyer forever. It's as simple as that.

That's why you need to format your Ebook correctly.

The font I recommend you to use for your book is Times New Roman, the size is 12-14.

Start your book with a (centered) title and your author name, followed by a clickable Table Of Contents to make it easy for your readers to navigate through your content.

Insert a page break after every chapter, to make your book look professional.

These simple tips will make your Kindle book look great.

Before submitting your Ebook to the Direct Publishing Platform, you should always check how your book will look on a Kindle reader device.

But what if you don't own a Kindle reader?

No problem. You can still check your book's layout by following one of these tips.

1) Download a copy of the MobiPocket Creator program.

The MobiPocket program is free to use, and converts DOC, PDF, and TXT files to the Kindle MOBI and PRC format, and you can see how your document will look in the Kindle device.

- If your original document does not include a table of contents, you can use the Wizard to automatically create one for you.

2) Another way to see how your Ebook will look without owning a Kindle device, is with the free "Kindle for your PC" program from Amazon.

Go to Amazon.com and click on the Kindle link > Ereaders > Kindle for PC (or Mac).

Install the software, and open the Ebook file to see how your book is formatted.

3) Or you can download a copy of the (free) Kindle Previewer tool from Amazon. Do a search for "Kindle Previewer tool" via Google, and you will find the download page.

Follow one of the above steps, and you will no longer have to be worried about how your Kindle book will appear on a Kindle device.

About this Author

If you want to publish and sell your own book via the Kindle Bookstore, visit my blog and download my free report: "How To Publish Your Book On Amazon's Kindle Store" at: http://kindle-publishing.blogspot.com.

How to Read Kindle Books Without a Kindle

Amazon's Kindle was truly a breakthrough device when it was released in 2007. It allows its owners to instantly download books directly onto the device in less than 60 seconds. Even better, the Kindle version of many books usually cost less than the physical version. The majority of New York Times bestsellers are only $9.99, which is often a significant savings over brand new hardcover books. If you visit Amazon.com often, you've probably seen the link to instantly download the Kindle version of the book, but were frustrated because you didn't have a Kindle. Perhaps you don't want to pay hundreds of dollars for a Kindle when new devices like Apple's iPad are hitting the market. Whatever the reason, the good news it that you actually DON'T need a Kindle in order to download Kindle books. Here are a few ways you can do it.

1. The Kindle App

This is applicable to owners of the iPod Touch, iPhone, and iPad. Many users of these devices aren't aware that there is a free Kindle App available to download in the App Store. Amazon released this App on March 3, 2009, and it has since been downloaded hundreds of thousands of times. Even better, this App is also available for the iPad. This means that iPad owners can use their device to read not only the books that Apple makes available to them, but also Kindle's library of nearly half a million books.

2. Kindle for PC

Another option is to download Amazon's free Kindle for PC application. This allows you to download Kindle books directly to your computer and to use the Kindle for PC application to read them. The program is simple to use, and it is probably the best computer reading experience available. The only downside is that you cannot make annotations like you can on an actual Kindle.

3. Kindle for Mac

Until March of 2010, Mac users were left out in the cold when it came to reading Kindle books without a Kindle. However, that all changed when Amazon finally released a third method for reading Kindle books without a Kindle. Mac owners had been disgruntled about this and wondered why it was taking Amazon so long to release such a product, but Amazon finally delivered with the free Kindle for Mac software.

By providing all these methods to download Kindle books without a Kindle, Amazon has opened their library of books to an enormous number of potential customers. It is rumored that they are currently working on an App for Google's Android cell phone operating system. This will increase their reach even further.

If you've previously felt left out because you couldn't read Kindle books, there is little reason to feel that way any longer. Unless you're reading this article on a Linux computer, you most likely already have all the hardware you need to begin enjoying Kindle books. To learn more about how to get free books on the iPad, or to find discounts if you're looking to buy the iPad online, please visit my website.

How to Buy Ebooks From Amazon Without a Kindle

Although Amazon will not confirm how many of their popular Kindle e-readers have been sold, the number is estimated to be in the millions. One testament to the Kindle's popularity is that there are more than 950,000 ebook titles available for immediate download from Amazon's Kindle store. Add to that all of the ways readers can buy Kindle ebooks even without owning a Kindle and you can believe Amazon's claim that Kindle ebook sales have surpassed sales of print books.

All you need to buy ebooks from Amazon without a Kindle is one of the many free Kindle reading apps available. Start by going to Amazon.com. In the left navigation, click on Kindle, then Free Kindle Reading Apps. On that page you will find links to download the Kindle reading app for the Windows PC, Mac, iPhone and iPod Touch, iPad, Android, BlackBerry and Windows Phone 7.

With the app installed you can download free and paid ebooks from the Kindle store and read them on your favorite device. (Because of a recent change in the terms of service for Apple apps, ebooks can not be downloaded via the Kindle apps running on an Apple device. However, ebooks can be purchased through a web browser and delivered to the Apple device.)

Even if you own a Kindle, you may want to use one or more of the Kindle reader apps. Using an app on a mobile device allows you to buy from anywhere, and read anywhere, even if you don't have your Kindle with you. Most people have their phones with them wherever they go, so anytime you have a few spare minutes you can read a bit of that novel you are having a hard time putting down. Any of the Kindle ebooks already in your library can be transferred to other devices, and the ebooks can be accessed from more than one device. For example, I have some of my Kindle ebooks on my Kindle, my PC and my iPhone.

Amazon's WhisperSync automatically synchronizes the last page read across multiple devices. That means that you can start reading an ebook on your Kindle, then pick up right where you left off when you turn on the Kindle app on your iPad or Windows PC.

Another advantage of the free apps is that most of them allow you to view photos and other images in the books in full color, instead of the black and white of the Kindle e-reader. Some Kindle ebooks now include audio and video that is only available when the ebooks are viewed on the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad Kindle apps, making them more interactive and visually interesting than just words on the page.

I own a Kindle and I love it, but I also love the flexibility of using the Kindle apps for my other devices. And if you do not yet own a Kindle, the apps give you access to nearly a million ebooks, many of which are only available for the Kindle and its apps. You can be reading your favorites in just minutes.

Cathy Stucker is the founder of http://SellingBooks.com/. Visit SellingBooks.com to learn about writing, publishing and marketing books, including how to publish your ebook on the Kindle.