So everyone raves about this Kindle, even Oprah says "you must own this", well, they obviously are not talking to anyone outside of the continental USA, even though half of their viewers, and amazon's users, are just that. You would think anything available in the USA would work in Canada right? Wrong. Not only do you have to go through crazy channels just to get a Kindle here, once you get it, nothing works, it is a very expensive paperweight. Who would ever think that a download of a book couldn't be downloaded outside of a geographical border??? If you are outside of the USA, DO NOT BUY THIS. Go with the Sony eBook reader instead, more affordable, works just as well, and is accessible anywhere in north america at the least.Not recommended.