Comments on: Why Israel Won’t be Getting the Kindle

By: Manual Peard

Manual Peard — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 20:08:32 +0000

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By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Sun, 21 Nov 2010 13:15:40 +0000

I received my Kindle-3 today!!! Yay!! I live in Israel, ordered it from the amazon-site and had to pay a lot extra because of import-taxes. But hey, it’s worth it! So yes, you can definitely get the Kindle here too!!!!

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By: newsgeek

newsgeek — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 18:12:03 +0000

Possibly a PDF that is already in a right to left language would display properly, but the Kindle uses a proprietary format for its “regular” books, and I don’t think they have produced any content in non-Latin languages.

By: nurusz

nurusz — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 20:15:21 +0000

Does the device support Hebrew and other right to left languages ?

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By: Evelyn

Evelyn — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 16:27:45 +0000

Thanks, Yossi, for the update. I’m taking a group to Israel this fall and they’ve asked about the Kindle problem….glad to know it’s clear to use as is the IPad. I assume that neither are a problem in airport security?

By: Yossi

Yossi — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 10:50:24 +0000

Just so you know, Israel now has the Kindle with free 3G. Better update your page.

Kol tuv,
Yossi.

By: William SIlverman

William SIlverman — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 13:15:16 +0000

Malka,

On amazon.com :

1. Click on “Your Account”
2. login (automatic, if you told your browser to remember it)
3. On the menu: “Shop All Departments”, select “Kindle”
(or just click on “Manage Your Kindle”, if displayed, and continue at 5 below)
4. Click on “Manage Your Kindle”
5. Scroll down to “Your Orders”
6. Click on the “+” box next to the book you want to download
7. Click on “Download to Computer” – a box pops up!
8. Select the device you want to download to (usually the default, already)
9. Click on “Download to Computer” in the popup box
10. A download popup appears -
(Change the name, to one you like better, if any, but keep the suffix “.azw”)
click on “Save” (Microsoft Internet Explore)
select “Save File” and click on “Save” (Firefox)
(or whatever on other browsers, e.g. Chrome)

The book is download to your computer!

The procedure to copy the book to your kindle, is:

1. Plug the USB cable that came with your kindle into ypur kindle and into your
computer – the small end goes into the kindle
(there is a slot on your computer, usually under a small door near the bottom of
the front panel, to plug into – DONT force it – try the other way around).
2. Your kindle should appear on your computer screen
3. Double-click on the folder labeled “documents”
4. Copy/Paste (or Cut/Paste) the file you downloaded into the folder
5. Using your computer, eject your kindle
(use “Safely Remove Hardware” on Windows 7/XP/Vista);
after you have ejected the kindle, you may disconnect the cable)

The book you downloaded should appear on the “Home” page of the kindle

See also http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=200375630
sections (scroll down):

Downloading Archived Items Without a Wireless Connection
Transferring Files Via USB

Best of luck!

By: Karen

Karen — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 16:41:02 +0000

Hi Malka,

You can purchase most books ONLY if you have an American credit card. There are ways to get around this…

You go to a site like ezbuyus.co.il or mustop.co.il and get an american address.

Apply for an american credit card and use the address that you got in america as a contact.

They will forward you all statements and such, but this can get pricey…

I think that they also have a way of purchasing things for you… These companies offer you this service – read up on their web sites.

Hope this helps!

Karen