Kindle Fire HDX 8.9" Advise- 4g LTE or Wi-Fi Only
Hey folks, I'm on informational overload and need to some help.
DW, an avid reader, needs a new Kindle. We are not tech savy, but after some research, quickly saw advantages to the newly released Kindle Fire HDX's.
The primary use will be for reading (Not interested in another brand of E-reader), and what we have learned so far is that the Kindle Fire HDX is also a preferred tablet for many.
Since we only have 1 lap-top between us, I want to maximize the potential of the Kindle as a tablet, and feel that getting the more costly 64 GB is a 'no-brainer'.
Deciding if getting the 4g LTE capability is a more difficult decision. Cost is $100 more, $479 vs $579, about 20% more. I don't want to cheap out, but wonder if the 4g LTE is worthwhile. One has to pick AT&T or Verizon when the Kindle is ordered.
DW is on the road alot, usually by herself. Trips range from 200 mi. overnighters to longer, extended stays. While most motels have Wifi, I want to make sure that she has internet connection while driving. I can see where the tablet would get used more than the iphone when on the road due to the bigger screen for her's (and mine) older eyes.
DW has an iphone 5s and tethering is an option for a WiFi only device. And tethering (and extra data) can be activated/de-activated as needed.
The $100 saved could be applied to a more economical 20GB Millencom Hot Spot data plan. I'm not sure if a Millencom plan can be activated/deactivated as needed as the AT&T plan can be.
Talking to AT&T today, I learned about the Mobile Share plans. This makes a good argument for getting a 4g LTE device. The Kindle could be used without tethering or a MyFi. Data would be shared between DW's phone, my phone, her Kindle, and, well, maybe, my Kindle. A big plus is that if a iphone is damaged or stolen, one still has a connection. I really wish that unused data could be saved and accumulate.
For 2 iphones and 2 tablets, share data plan costs would be $180 per month for 6 GB (and unlimited talk and text). Lessor plans are available, but the savings are not there, 300 MB for $140 or 1 GB for $150.
After writing this long-winded post-sorry, I am leaning towards the 4g LTE capable Kindle Fire HDX (and making the wife wait til Dec. 10) as this provides the most options. Tether for the immediate future, maybe switch to a 'shared' plan prior to a longer trip.
Any comments or thoughts would be appreciated.
Fred
DW, an avid reader, needs a new Kindle. We are not tech savy, but after some research, quickly saw advantages to the newly released Kindle Fire HDX's.
The primary use will be for reading (Not interested in another brand of E-reader), and what we have learned so far is that the Kindle Fire HDX is also a preferred tablet for many.
Since we only have 1 lap-top between us, I want to maximize the potential of the Kindle as a tablet, and feel that getting the more costly 64 GB is a 'no-brainer'.
Deciding if getting the 4g LTE capability is a more difficult decision. Cost is $100 more, $479 vs $579, about 20% more. I don't want to cheap out, but wonder if the 4g LTE is worthwhile. One has to pick AT&T or Verizon when the Kindle is ordered.
DW is on the road alot, usually by herself. Trips range from 200 mi. overnighters to longer, extended stays. While most motels have Wifi, I want to make sure that she has internet connection while driving. I can see where the tablet would get used more than the iphone when on the road due to the bigger screen for her's (and mine) older eyes.
DW has an iphone 5s and tethering is an option for a WiFi only device. And tethering (and extra data) can be activated/de-activated as needed.
The $100 saved could be applied to a more economical 20GB Millencom Hot Spot data plan. I'm not sure if a Millencom plan can be activated/deactivated as needed as the AT&T plan can be.
Talking to AT&T today, I learned about the Mobile Share plans. This makes a good argument for getting a 4g LTE device. The Kindle could be used without tethering or a MyFi. Data would be shared between DW's phone, my phone, her Kindle, and, well, maybe, my Kindle. A big plus is that if a iphone is damaged or stolen, one still has a connection. I really wish that unused data could be saved and accumulate.
For 2 iphones and 2 tablets, share data plan costs would be $180 per month for 6 GB (and unlimited talk and text). Lessor plans are available, but the savings are not there, 300 MB for $140 or 1 GB for $150.
After writing this long-winded post-sorry, I am leaning towards the 4g LTE capable Kindle Fire HDX (and making the wife wait til Dec. 10) as this provides the most options. Tether for the immediate future, maybe switch to a 'shared' plan prior to a longer trip.
Any comments or thoughts would be appreciated.
Fred
