Kindle Fire - Critique
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The in the near future to be launched completely new tablet from Amazon that was recently announced by Jeff Bezos on 28th September has been generating a large buzz amongst tech enthusiasts. The Kindle Fire offers the functionality of a tablet plus a color e-Book reader, yet at an extremely attractive low expense.
The Fire is designed primarily as a media utilization gadget 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 planet and be the tablet to defeat or does it fall short? Continue reading to locate out.
Qualities of the [1]
7 inch colour (IPS) touch screen (1024 x 6000 display resolution) 8GB internal storage memory 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi connectivity Amazon Cloud for unlimited storage of content Lightweight, weighs just 413 grams A single charge provides up to eight hrs of usage Headphone jack, built-in stereo speakers Free 1 month trial of Amazon Prime Design
The Kindle Fire bears a powerful resemblance to the BlackBerry Playbook in terms of the weight and feel of the device. The design itself is absolutely streamlined, including just a power button on the unit. With its relatively small dimensions of seven.5 x 4.7 x 0.45 inches, the Fire is small sufficient to fit in a reasonably sized pocket or be held one-handed.
Display
The 7-inch multi-touch display with IPS (in plane switching) offers a maximum quality of 1024 x 600 at sixteen million colours. The ISP technology used supplies a fantastic array of viewing angles, allowing the display to be viewed at 178° and greater.
Despite having a lower resolution than the iPad, text on the Fire's display looks crisp and sharp. The display doesn't make use of e-Ink technology though nevertheless, so if you want a Kindle primarily for reading I advise among the earlier models which feature an e-Ink display to minimize eye strain over extended periods.
Connectivity
The Fire isn't too strong on the connectivity front. There's assistance for Wi-Fi, yet no aid for Bluetooth, 3G or GPS. The headphone jack is pretty handy for when you want to watch movies or listen to music in private.
User-interface
Amazon has taken a leaf from Apple's book and opted for simplicity when designing the Fire. The user-interface is incredibly simple and supplies simple navigation by means of the touch screen. There's a screen to flip via all of your digital content plus an icon tray to store your favourite items.
Final Thoughts
When all is said 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 shortage of cameras, extra internal storage options and 3G connectivity will be off-putting to some people who're after a full-fledged tablet knowledge, yet for numerous who are after a pure media consumption machine, what the Fire delivers will suffice.
The low expense point of the Fire and its media capabilities are hugely interesting, making it worth serious consideration for anyone interested in enjoying media on the move.
