Geekzone: technology news, blogs, forums
Guest
Welcome Guest.
You haven't logged in yet. If you don't have an account you can register now.


Forums › Gadgets, robotics, home automation, electronics (including wearables) › New Kindle Fire HD - how to get one in NZ


247 posts

Master Geek


# 108980 10-Sep-2012 16:31
Send private message

Hi

Anyone know how to get a Kindle HD delivered to NZ? I am not goign to USA to buy one and don't know anyone else that is goign there either.

I tried to use my NZ credit card to pre-order the Kindle HD but sicne it wasn't a USA c/c it wouldn't accept it. Perhaps a OneSmart card could work??

Is it possible to purchase the device from Amazon and then get it delivered to a USA freight forwarding (like shipitto.com)?

Anyone bought the normal Kindle Fire from Amazon? Did they have any of the above challenges?




Create new topic
BDFL - Memuneh
65018 posts

Uber Geek

Administrator
Trusted
Geekzone
Lifetime subscriber

  # 685020 12-Sep-2012 15:45
Send private message

Perhaps order from our Amazon affiliate link and use the new NZ Post service YouShop?




Sharesies investment funds | Geekzone broadband switch | Backblaze backup (Geekzone aff) | Amazon (Geekzone aff) | MightyApe (Geekzone aff) | My technology disclosure 

Professional yak shaver
1599 posts

Uber Geek

Trusted
BitSignal
Lifetime subscriber

  # 685029 12-Sep-2012 15:52
Send private message

mailmarshall: Hi

Anyone know how to get a Kindle HD delivered to NZ? I am not goign to USA to buy one and don't know anyone else that is goign there either.

I tried to use my NZ credit card to pre-order the Kindle HD but sicne it wasn't a USA c/c it wouldn't accept it. Perhaps a OneSmart card could work??

Is it possible to purchase the device from Amazon and then get it delivered to a USA freight forwarding (like shipitto.com)?

Anyone bought the normal Kindle Fire from Amazon? Did they have any of the above challenges?





Yes, you can pre-order and have it delivered to a US forwarding address (like Shipito.com). You'll need a US credit card, though. You can getone from usunlocked.com, for example.




"Roads? Where we're going, we don't need roads." - Doc Emmet Brown

 
 
 
 


106 posts

Master Geek


  # 685080 12-Sep-2012 16:39
Send private message

A kindle fire is not much use in NZ without some hacking. It doesn't have access to the google play store and the amazon app store is region blocked.

1283 posts

Uber Geek

Trusted

  # 685126 12-Sep-2012 17:36
Send private message

I want a kindle paperwhite. Looks awesome.
I guess I will have to look at shipitto, or similar, or wait until available in NZ. :(

Anyone traveling to the US later in the year?

Cheers,
Joseph



247 posts

Master Geek


  # 685362 13-Sep-2012 09:30
Send private message

Thanks guys.. Sux how we don't have the basic Kindle Fire in NZ yet!!!

17 posts

Geek


  # 690342 23-Sep-2012 23:00
Send private message

Hey folks

I suggest trying to get one thru these guys:

http://www.expansys.co.nz/tablet-pcs+ipads/coming-soon/

They have listings for the Fire, the Paperwhite etc.  They are pretty good at keeping release dates up to date also so you know where you are at in the queue.  They take NZ credit cards.  Ship from either HK or Singapore, reasonably priced and I have had a couple of phones delivered without hassle.  Not affiliated in any way but do recommend.

Enjoy.

3539 posts

Uber Geek

Trusted

  # 690349 23-Sep-2012 23:31
Send private message

Shakingaj: Hey folks

I suggest trying to get one thru these guys:

http://www.expansys.co.nz/tablet-pcs+ipads/coming-soon/
...
They are pretty good at keeping release dates up to date also so you know where you are at in the queue.  They take NZ credit cards.  Ship from either HK or Singapore, reasonably priced and I have had a couple of phones delivered without hassle.  Not affiliated in any way but do recommend.

Enjoy.

+1

I have also ordered stuff from Expansys and had no problems at all.  Delivery was prompt and the one time I needed something repaired under warranty service, they looked after me and got it sorted.





 
 
 
 


21581 posts

Uber Geek

Trusted
Lifetime subscriber

  # 690351 23-Sep-2012 23:38
Send private message

jofizz: I want a kindle paperwhite. Looks awesome.
I guess I will have to look at shipitto, or similar, or wait until available in NZ. :(

Anyone traveling to the US later in the year?

Cheers,
Joseph


I'm going in October and intend to try and get one myself, though shipping and delivery time frames look very very tight so I might not be able to. 

Create new topic



Twitter and LinkedIn »



Follow us to receive Twitter updates when new discussions are posted in our forums:



Follow us to receive Twitter updates when news items and blogs are posted in our frontpage:



Follow us to receive Twitter updates when tech item prices are listed in our price comparison site:





News »

Intel introduces cryogenic control chip to enable quantum computers
Posted 10-Dec-2019 21:32

Vodafone 5G service live in four cities
Posted 10-Dec-2019 08:30

Samsung Galaxy Fold now available in New Zealand
Posted 6-Dec-2019 00:01

NZ company oDocs awarded US$ 100,000 Dubai World Expo grant
Posted 5-Dec-2019 16:00

New Zealand Rugby Selects AWS-Powered Analytics for Deeper Game Insights
Posted 5-Dec-2019 11:33

IMAGR and Farro bring checkout-less supermarket shopping to New Zealand
Posted 5-Dec-2019 09:07

Wellington Airport becomes first 5G connected airport in the country
Posted 3-Dec-2019 08:42

MetService secures Al Jazeera as a new weather client
Posted 28-Nov-2019 09:40

NZ a top 10 connected nation with stage one of ultra-fast broadband roll-out completed
Posted 24-Nov-2019 14:15

Microsoft Translator understands te reo Māori
Posted 22-Nov-2019 08:46

Chorus to launch Hyperfibre service
Posted 18-Nov-2019 15:00

Microsoft launches first Experience Center worldwide for Asia Pacific in Singapore
Posted 13-Nov-2019 13:08

Disney+ comes to LG Smart TVs
Posted 13-Nov-2019 12:55

Spark launches new wireless broadband "Unplan Metro"
Posted 11-Nov-2019 08:19

Malwarebytes overhauls flagship product with new UI, faster engine and lighter footprint
Posted 6-Nov-2019 11:48


Geekzone Live »

Try automatic live updates from Geekzone directly in your browser, without refreshing the page, with Geekzone Live now.


Support Geekzone »

Our community of supporters help make Geekzone possible. Click the button below to join them.

Support Geezone on PressPatron


Updates »

Are you subscribed to our RSS feed? You can download the latest headlines and summaries from our stories directly to your computer or smartphone by using a feed reader.

Alternatively, you can receive a daily email with Geekzone updates.