Kindle Fire - Evaluation

The rapidly  to be launched brand new tablet from Amazon which was fairly recently announced by Jeff Bezos on 28th September has been generating a massive buzz amongst tech enthusiasts. The Kindle Fire supplies the functionality of a tablet and as well a colour e-Book reader, yet at an incredibly appealing low rate.

The Fire is created primarily as a media utilization device 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? Read on to locate out.

Specifications of the This external link was removed for your protection

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 supplies 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 machine. The design itself is rather 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) supplies a maximum quality of 1024 x 600 at sixteen million colours. The ISP technology used provides an excellent array of viewing angles, allowing the display to be viewed at 178° and greater.

In spite of having a lower resolution than the iPad, text on the Fire's display looks crisp and sharp. The display doesn't employ e-Ink technology though nonetheless, so if you wish a Kindle primarily for reading I recommend highly one of the earlier models which function an e-Ink display to lessen eye strain over extended periods.

Connectivity

The Fire isn't too strong on the connectivity front. There is assist  for Wi-Fi, yet no  aid for Bluetooth, 3G or GPS. The headphone jack is incredibly 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 quite simple and supplies simple navigation by way of the touch screen. There's a screen to flip via all of your digital content plus an icon tray to store your favorite 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 individuals who are after a full-fledged tablet experience, but for numerous  who're after a pure media use  gadget, what the Fire delivers will suffice.

The low rate 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.