Kindle Fire - Critique
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The soon to be launched completely new tablet from Amazon which was lately announced by Jeff Bezos on 28th September has been generating a huge buzz amongst tech enthusiasts. The Kindle Fire presents the functionality of a tablet plus a color e-Book reader, yet at a very eye-catching low price.
The Fire is created 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 beat or does it fall short? Keep reading to find out.
Features of the [1]
seven inch color (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 Light-weight, weighs just 413 grams A single charge supplies up to 8 hours 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 actually streamlined, including just a power button on the unit. With its relatively small dimensions of 7.5 x 4.7 x 0.45 ins, 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) provides a maximum resolution of 1024 x 600 at 16 million colors. The ISP technology used supplies a very good selection of viewing angles, allowing the display to be viewed at 178° and greater.
In spite of 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 nonetheless, so if you want a Kindle primarily for reading I advise one of the earlier models which element an e-Ink display to lower eye strain over extended periods.
Connectivity
The Fire isn't too strong on the connectivity front. There is help for Wi-Fi, yet no assist for Bluetooth, 3G or GPS. The headphone jack is rather handy for when you would like to watch movies or listen to music in private.
User-interface
Amazon has taken a leaf from Apple's book and opted for simpleness when designing the Fire. The user-interface is very easy and offers easy navigation by means of the touch screen. There's a screen to flip through all of your digital content plus an icon tray to store your favourite objects.
Final Thoughts
When all is explained and done, the Kindle Fire isn't an iPad killer, yet it sure packs a punch with its spec and is a fantastic 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 are after a full-fledged tablet knowledge, yet for several who are after a pure media usage device, what the Fire delivers will suffice.
The low price level point of the Fire and its media capabilities are hugely appealing, making it worth serious consideration for anyone intrigued in enjoying media on the move.
