Kindle Fire - Overview
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The rapidly to be launched brand new tablet from Amazon which was currently announced by Jeff Bezos on 28th September has been generating a big buzz amongst tech enthusiasts. The Kindle Fire provides the functionality of a tablet plus a colour e-Book reader, yet at a really desirable low fee.
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 planet and be the tablet to beat or does it fall short? Keep reading to find out.
Properties 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 Light-weight, weighs just 413 grams One single charge offers 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 tool. The design itself is incredibly streamlined, including just a power button on the unit. With its relatively small dimensions of seven.5 x 4.7 x 0.45 in ., 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 sixteen million colors. The ISP technology used offers a very good variety of viewing angles, allowing the display to be viewed at 178° and greater.
Even though having a lower quality than the iPad, text on the Fire's display looks crisp and sharp. The display does not make use of e-Ink technology though nonetheless, so if you wish a Kindle primarily for reading I recommend among the earlier models which attribute an e-Ink display to lower eye strain over extended periods.
Connectivity
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 rather handy for when you wish 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 pretty simple and provides easy navigation by using the touch screen. There is a screen to flip via all of your digital content plus a symbol tray to store your favourite items.
Final Thoughts
When all is stated 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 shortage of cameras, extra internal storage options and 3G connectivity will be off-putting to some people who are after a full-fledged tablet experience, yet for lots of who are after a pure media utilization tool, what the Fire delivers will suffice.
The low charge point of the Fire and its media capabilities are hugely interesting, making it worth serious consideration for anyone intrigued in enjoying media on the move.
