Kindle Fire - Analysis

The rapidly  to be launched brand new tablet from Amazon that was recently announced by Jeff Bezos on 28th September has been creating a massive buzz amongst tech enthusiasts. The Kindle Fire gives the functionality of a tablet and also a color e-Book reader, but at an incredibly beautiful low price level.

The Fire is created primarily as a media usage  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? Keep reading to locate out.

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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 hours of usage Headphone jack, built-in stereo speakers Free 1 month trial of Amazon Prime Design

The Kindle Fire bears a strong resemblance to the BlackBerry Playbook in terms of the weight and feel of the machine. The design itself is actually streamlined, including just a power button on the unit. With its relatively small dimensions of seven.5 x 4.seven 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) supplies a maximum resolution of 1024 x 600 at sixteen million colors. The ISP technology used provides a very good 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 utilize e-Ink technology though nonetheless, so if you wish a Kindle primarily for reading I recommend highly 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 is aid for Wi-Fi, but no  aid 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 simplicity when designing the Fire. The user-interface is absolutely easy and provides effortless navigation by using  the touch screen. There's a screen to flip through all your digital content plus a symbol tray to store your favourite items.

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 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 individuals who're after a full-fledged tablet knowledge, but for many who're after a pure media  usage  gadget, what the Fire delivers will suffice.

The low expense point of the Fire and its media capabilities are hugely alluring, making it worth serious consideration for anyone interested in enjoying media on the move.