Kindle Fire - Review

The shortly  to be launched brand new tablet from Amazon which was recent times 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 in addition a colour e-Book reader, yet at an extremely captivating low cost.

The Fire is created primarily as a media consumption 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 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 offers 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 strong resemblance to the BlackBerry Playbook in terms of the weight and feel of the tool. The design itself is pretty 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 enough 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 quality of 1024 x 600 at sixteen million colours. The ISP technology used provides a superb variety of viewing angles, allowing the display to be viewed at 178° and greater.

Despite having a lower quality than the iPad, text on the Fire's display looks crisp and sharp. The display doesn't employ e-Ink technology though however, so if you want a Kindle primarily for reading I recommend one of the earlier models which attribute  an e-Ink display to reduce eye strain over extended periods.

Connectivity

The Fire isn't too strong on the connectivity front. There's aid for Wi-Fi, yet no help  for Bluetooth, 3G or GPS. The headphone jack is definitely 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 simplicity when designing the Fire. The user-interface is absolutely easy and provides simple navigation by using  the touch screen. There is a screen to flip via all your digital content plus a symbol tray to store your favorite items.

Final Thoughts

When all is said and done, the Kindle Fire isn't an iPad killer, but 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 individuals who're after a full-fledged tablet knowledge, yet for  lots of who're after a pure media use   tool, what the Fire delivers will suffice.

The low price 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.