Pros and Cons Review of Amazon's New Kindle Fire
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Review the Pros and Cons of the New Kindle Fire Tablet by Amazon
Amazon has released their brand new Kindle! The Kindle Fire Tablet! So, what's all the buzz about? What are the pro's and con's of this new tablet that is supposed to rival the iPad and other tablets?
Amazon has been very successful with their Kindles and now they have gone a step further. They are releasing The Kindle Fire just in time for the Christmas season that is the most affordable, full featured tablet on the market. Current Kindle owners know how great their e reader is. They know it's lightweight and they can easily download millions of books to read anywhere they want. But what if you haven't owned a Kindle, or a Tablet before? Do you have questions about what this new Fire Tablet is all about? And what about the pro's and con's of buying the most affordable tablet on the market?
I have put this review into simple terminology, no big tech talk (there is a link for the technical part) for you. Of course since the Kindle Fire isn't released to the public until Nov. 15th this information has come from many techie people as well as from Amazon's marketing materials, and not a personal review. I wish it was a personal review, but I too have to wait for mine. If you already know you want one of these new tablets you can order it here, or read the pro's and con's, watch the Video's and make the best decision for yourself.
Amazon has been very successful with their Kindles and now they have gone a step further. They are releasing The Kindle Fire just in time for the Christmas season that is the most affordable, full featured tablet on the market. Current Kindle owners know how great their e reader is. They know it's lightweight and they can easily download millions of books to read anywhere they want. But what if you haven't owned a Kindle, or a Tablet before? Do you have questions about what this new Fire Tablet is all about? And what about the pro's and con's of buying the most affordable tablet on the market?
I have put this review into simple terminology, no big tech talk (there is a link for the technical part) for you. Of course since the Kindle Fire isn't released to the public until Nov. 15th this information has come from many techie people as well as from Amazon's marketing materials, and not a personal review. I wish it was a personal review, but I too have to wait for mine. If you already know you want one of these new tablets you can order it here, or read the pro's and con's, watch the Video's and make the best decision for yourself.
The New York Times on the Kindle Fire
Amazon's new tablet mutimedia player
Poll of Tablet Users
The Kindle Fire vs iPad
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Pros of the Kindle Fire
these are a few of the things that make The Fire a good deal
- 1Price- You can't, nor can Apple, beat the price of $199
- 2Adobe Flash Support- Apple doesn't have it, and you need it for many sites, and to play flash videos.
- 3Lightweight-The 7-inch color touchscreen, without a camera, makes it light enough that you can hold it in one hand!
- 4Advanced Damage Resistant Display-New screen that isn't as sensitive to scratches and damage.
- 5Millions of Downloadable Books- The Kindle owners already know the benefits of Amazon's millions of book titles. Books for both adults and children! Now these books will be in color...so those favorite illustrations will really come to life.
- 6FREE Cloud Storage- Amazon's free cloud storage means you don't have to have as much internal memory. Everything is stored for you and quickly as well as easily accessible.
- 7 Borrow Kindle Books from the Library- Many local libraries have Kindle books that you can "borrow" instead of buying from Amazon. You just "borrow" the book, transfer it to your Kindle Fire via WiFi and read it. Not all libraries have this yet, but times are changing.
- 8 Warranty and Personal Customer Service- Comes with a 1 year limited warranty that can be upgraded to 2 years. They also have live customer service! More info on Amazon's Kindle Fire Warranty
- 9 Fast Dual Core Processor- The Kindle Fire has the same dual core processor (for speed) that the iPad has.
Cons of The Kindle Fire
- 1WiFi with no 3G- There is no 3G connection everything is via WiFi
- 2No Camera- Some features were removed from the Fire to make it lighter, easier to handle, and affordable. A camera was one of them
- 3Memory- People used to having 16, 32, or more, GB of memory might see the 8GB's (6GB's usable) as a problem. Amazon's Cloud Storage stores all your apps and stuff for you so expandable memory becomes less of an issue. According to Amazon's spec's the memory is enough to store "80 apps, plus 10 movies or 800 songs or 6,000 books".
- 4Android App's- You cannot use all App's, only the Android ones, but Amazon has a large store of Apps available.
- 5Amazon Silk Browser's Storage of Personal Info- This is both a pro and a con, like many new technologies. Amazon's Silk browser stores information to make it faster for you to browse the web but it also stores the information. A double edged sword that raises privacy concerns. You can read more here if interested Amazon Silk.
- 6No SD Card- I'm not sure how much this affects everyone though, but it is one of the things that some people want. Although there is no SD slot, there is a USB miniport. Current Kindle users love the Amazon Kindle ebooks and content, so not having a SD slot in the new tablet isn't a change to them.
Youtube Video's of the Amazon Kindle Fire
live demonstration, tech details, and more info on Amazon's new tablet
These videos should answer all your questions, allow you to see the comparison of the iPad vs the Kindle Fire, and answer technical questions. Just click the different videos to see each one.
curated content from YouTube
Amazon Kindle Fire
the new touchscreen tablet
The Fire isn't due to be released until November 15, 2011. You can pre-order yours on a first come, first served basis, so if you want to make sure you get yours in time for Christmas it's best not to wait too long.
Good news- You aren't charged until your Kindle Fire ships!
Good news- You aren't charged until your Kindle Fire ships!
Kindle Fire, Full Color 7" Multi-touch Display, Wi-Fi
Amazon Price: $199.00 (as of 06/01/2012)
This is the most competitive tablet to hit the market since iPad was released. The price is 3 times less than the iPad, you have a ton of features. The size is perfect for carrying with you on trips, the park, or even just using it at home. The reviews of the Kindle Fire are good too!
More News About The Kindle Fire
Amazon and Kindle Fire in the news
- 'Charisma: Why Obama Will Beat Romney': Just-Released Kindle Book Predicts ...
- ... candidate has more charisma with swing voters -- giving Barack Obama the edge he needs over Republican challenger Mitt Romney, says Mark Edward Taylor, author of the just-released Kindle book Charisma: Why Obama Will Beat Romney (Edenridge Press).
- Publish to Amazon Kindle with QuarkXPress 9.3
- Quark announced today the availability of a new, free update to QuarkXPress 9 that allows designers to export digital content directly to the Amazon Kindle format. The Kindle is the world's bestselling e-reader that gives users access to over a million ...
- Ravens' Kindle: 'I haven't proved anything yet'
- AP FILE PHOTO Ravens linebacker Sergio Kindle runs a drill during NFL football training camp at the team's practice facility in Owings Mills, July 29, 2011. Posted: Thursday, May 31, 2012 6:19 pm | Updated: 11:54 pm, Thu May 31, 2012.
- Amazon Kindle Touch review
- by Madeline Bennett The Kindle Touch is a great addition to the Amazon e-reader stable, with the same impressive battery, storage and e-ink screen of the original plus a touch-screen to bring it into the tablet era. Amazon launched its first ...
More detailed info for the Kindle Fire
including a Spanish Language version
Amazon's Cloud Reader
Kindle in Spanish
Kindle Software Updates
Official Amazon Kindle Fire Accessories
Kindle Fire Cases and Sleeves
Some of the Kindle Fire cases and accessories won't be released until the middle of November along with the official release date of this new Amazon tablet.The new cases for this new tablet come in a variety of colors and styles. Hard cases, and leather ones, colorful or plain black, you choose.
Kindle Fire Cases and Accessories
7" Tablet Cases
tablet cases from ebay
You can get an official Amazon Kindle Fire case, or any of the 7" cases will work too.
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The release of Amazon's first tablet, the very affordable Kindle Fire is all the buzz in the tech world. Many people have an iPad and love the touchscreen and ease of use, but it cost more than double the price of the new Amazon one. So, what do you think? Did these pro's and con's help you any to make a decision? Even if you aren't buying one tell us what you think from reading this review and watching the Kindle Fire Videos.
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desa999
May 15, 2012 @ 6:08 am | delete
- Ok thanks for this review. I currently use two computers, not thinking of expanding yet.
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RachelDillin May 3, 2012 @ 11:45 pm | delete
- I want a tablet, but I cannot justify it. If I do buy the Kindle Fire I certainly want to wait until the 2nd generation.
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SudokuNut
Dec 21, 2011 @ 10:52 pm | delete
- I've been weighing up the pros and cons of this device and am still undecided. I already have an iPad but something more pocket sized would be handy too. I think I'll be waiting for the inevitable next generation which will hopefully have things like a camera, sd slot etc. which I'd be willing to pay a little more for.
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marymc Nov 14, 2011 @ 10:46 am | delete
- Thanks for the info. On a limited budget, I will most likely order the Amazon Fire, it will be right for me. Thank you.
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Sunflower_Susan Nov 13, 2011 @ 9:43 pm | delete
- My son and I are talking about getting each other a kindle for Christmas. Can't decide if it's what I want or not. It's really cool, I just don't know if it will do what I would like it to do. Very helpful lens! Thank you. :o)
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mbaldwin577
Oct 19, 2011 @ 4:53 pm | delete
- One concern for the Kendle Fire, is the fact it is not accessible by blind users. The regular Kendle is so if Amazon wants to keep the market of schools and such where it is required, they might want to consider making the Fire accessible, or keep the original one around.
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YayasHome
Oct 19, 2011 @ 10:05 am | delete
- I REALLY want the Kindle Fire. Now, you've made me want it, even more. Thanks... for reals. :)
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OldStones
Oct 16, 2011 @ 5:31 pm | delete
- Well done, it will be interesting to see how the Kindle Fire will compete with Apple's ipad.
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Sylvestermouse
Oct 16, 2011 @ 3:18 pm | delete
- Hey this is a great article! Very informative! I really need a Kindle :)
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TheLittleCardShop
Oct 16, 2011 @ 12:10 pm | delete
- Very good information and review of the Kindle Fire
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Kindle Fire Full Color 7" Multi-touch Display
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Kindle Fire, Full Color 7" Multi-touch Display, Wi-Fi
Amazon Price: $199.00 (as of 06/01/2012)
Get a jump on everyone and order in advance your All-new Kindle Fire! Orders are prioritized on a first come, first served basis.Tthe hottest, most affordable full featured ereader on the market!
