Kindle Fire - Overview
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| - | The in the near future to be launched new tablet from Amazon that was | + | The in the near future to be launched new tablet from Amazon that was recently announced by Jeff Bezos on 28th September has been creating a massive buzz amongst tech enthusiasts. The Kindle Fire presents the functionality of a tablet and also a colour e-Book reader, yet at an extremely attractive low expense. |
| - | The Fire is | + | The Fire is designed primarily as a media usage machine which runs on a modified version of the Android OS. Does the Kindle Fire have what it takes to scorch the competition in the tablet world and be the tablet to defeat or does it fall short? Read on to locate out. |
| - | + | Characteristics of the [http://www.kindle-reviews.net ] | |
seven inch color (IPS) touch screen (1024 x 6000 display quality) | seven inch color (IPS) touch screen (1024 x 6000 display quality) | ||
Amazon Cloud for unlimited storage of content | Amazon Cloud for unlimited storage of content | ||
Light-weight, weighs just 413 grams | Light-weight, weighs just 413 grams | ||
| - | A single charge | + | A single charge offers up to eight hours of usage |
Headphone jack, built-in stereo speakers | Headphone jack, built-in stereo speakers | ||
Free 1 month trial of Amazon Prime | Free 1 month trial of Amazon Prime | ||
Design | Design | ||
| - | The Kindle Fire bears | + | The Kindle Fire bears a robust resemblance to the BlackBerry Playbook in terms of the weight and feel of the device. The design itself is amazingly streamlined, including just a power button on the unit. With its relatively small dimensions of seven.5 x 4.seven x 0.45 in ., the Fire is small sufficient to fit in a reasonably sized pocket or be held one-handed. |
Display | Display | ||
| - | The 7-inch multi-touch display with IPS (in plane switching) offers a maximum | + | The 7-inch multi-touch display with IPS (in plane switching) offers a maximum resolution of 1024 x 600 at sixteen million colours. The ISP technology used offers an excellent range of viewing angles, allowing the display to be viewed at 178° and greater. |
| - | Despite having a lower quality than the iPad, text on the Fire's display looks crisp and sharp. The display | + | Despite having a lower quality than the iPad, text on the Fire's display looks crisp and sharp. The display does not utilize e-Ink technology though nevertheless, so if you wish a Kindle primarily for reading I recommend highly one of the earlier models which function an e-Ink display to lessen eye strain over extended periods. |
Connectivity | Connectivity | ||
| - | The Fire isn't too strong on the connectivity front. There is support for Wi-Fi, yet no | + | The Fire isn't too strong on the connectivity front. There is support for Wi-Fi, yet no assistance for Bluetooth, 3G or GPS. The headphone jack is absolutely handy for when you wish to watch movies or listen to music in private. |
User-interface | User-interface | ||
| - | Amazon has taken a leaf from Apple's book and opted for | + | Amazon has taken a leaf from Apple's book and opted for simplicity when designing the Fire. The user-interface is absolutely simple and supplies simple navigation through the touch screen. There's a screen to flip through all your digital content plus a symbol tray to store your favourite items. |
Final Thoughts | Final Thoughts | ||
| - | When all is | + | When all is mentioned and done, the Kindle Fire isn't an iPad killer, but it sure packs a punch with its spec and is a great entry for Amazon into the tablet market. The lack of cameras, extra internal storage options and 3G connectivity will be off-putting to some people who're after a full-fledged tablet experience, yet for numerous who are after a pure media use tool, what the Fire delivers will suffice. |
| - | The low | + | The low rate point of the Fire and its media capabilities are hugely attractive, making it worth serious consideration for anyone intrigued in enjoying media on the move. |
