Kindle Fire - Overview

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The in the near future to be launched brand new tablet from Amazon which was currently announced by Jeff Bezos on 28th September has been creating a huge buzz amongst tech enthusiasts. The Kindle Fire offers the functionality of a tablet and in addition a color e-Book reader, but at an incredibly desirable low price.

The Fire is created primarily as a media usage tool 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 beat or does it fall short? Continue reading to find out.

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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 Lightweight, weighs just 413 grams One single charge provides 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 gadget . 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 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) offers a maximum quality of 1024 x 600 at 16 million colors. The ISP technology used provides a fantastic range of viewing angles, allowing the display to be viewed at 178° and greater.

Even though having a lower resolution than the iPad, text on the Fire's display looks crisp and sharp. The display does not use e-Ink technology though however, so if you want a Kindle primarily for reading I recommend highly one of the earlier models which characteristic an e-Ink display to lower eye strain over extended periods.

Connectivity

The Fire isn't too strong on the connectivity front. There's assist for Wi-Fi, yet no support for Bluetooth, 3G or GPS. The headphone jack is actually 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 simpleness when designing the Fire. The user-interface is amazingly simple and supplies simple navigation by way of the touch screen. There's a screen to flip via all your digital content plus an icon tray to store your favourite objects.

Final Thoughts

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 deficiency of cameras, extra internal storage options and 3G connectivity will be off-putting to some individuals who're after a full-fledged tablet experience, but for many who are after a pure media consumption tool, what the Fire delivers will suffice.

The low cost 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.