Kindle Fire
Sep 28, 2011 | 1:45 pm
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except that the kindle fire doesn't ship until november and ipads and iphones get that ability in a week or so when ios 5 is released.
Sep 28, 2011 | 1:46 pm
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The form factor is perfect for me (10" tablets are too big, IMHO) and the price is perfect, too, but I agree that this isn't a general purpose tablet.
If it had a camera, GPS, and an SD slot, then it would be the perfect upgrade from my current tablet. But the Kindle Fire looks like a fantastic e-reader, which is what it's designed to be.
If it had a camera, GPS, and an SD slot, then it would be the perfect upgrade from my current tablet. But the Kindle Fire looks like a fantastic e-reader, which is what it's designed to be.
Sep 28, 2011 | 3:23 pm
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Read this yesterday re: Amazon/Fire:
"company has been on a tear to secure movies and TV shows that will make it competitive with other content distributors. It recently lined up Fox and CBS, but also has deals with NBC Universal, Sony, and Warner Bros. Yet Amazon isn’t expected to position the Kindle Fire as a potential iPad killer. The Kindle Fire will feature a carousel that makes it easy for users to buy and access videos, music, text, and apps from the online retailer. But the device also is expected to accommodate rival content services such as Netflix and Hulu.
The inexpensive device with a 7-inch screen is designed to compare favorably with Barnes & Noble’s Nook and give Amazon a sexy product to sell this holiday season. The company’s challengers to the iPad should arrive next year: more powerful tablets with code names Coyote (for the 7-inch model) and Hollywood (for the 10-inch one)."
I currently have a Kindle, so would be interested to see what Coyote or Hollywood offers when they come out & how it compares to ipad.
Friends of mine who don't have a Kindle are definitely interested in the Fire, especially at that price point.
Cheers.
"company has been on a tear to secure movies and TV shows that will make it competitive with other content distributors. It recently lined up Fox and CBS, but also has deals with NBC Universal, Sony, and Warner Bros. Yet Amazon isn’t expected to position the Kindle Fire as a potential iPad killer. The Kindle Fire will feature a carousel that makes it easy for users to buy and access videos, music, text, and apps from the online retailer. But the device also is expected to accommodate rival content services such as Netflix and Hulu.
The inexpensive device with a 7-inch screen is designed to compare favorably with Barnes & Noble’s Nook and give Amazon a sexy product to sell this holiday season. The company’s challengers to the iPad should arrive next year: more powerful tablets with code names Coyote (for the 7-inch model) and Hollywood (for the 10-inch one)."
I currently have a Kindle, so would be interested to see what Coyote or Hollywood offers when they come out & how it compares to ipad.
Friends of mine who don't have a Kindle are definitely interested in the Fire, especially at that price point.
Cheers.
Sep 28, 2011 | 4:04 pm
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My Wish List
8.9"
Android Gingerbread or custom ROM
unlocked 3G or FauxG
Voice Commands ("Computer...Earl Grey Hot")
8-10 hour runtime
2 year "no questions asked" warranty
Decent Camera(s)
USB 2.0
Bluetooth
Tethering
BTW Bezos' latest offer is a game changer (if this isn't BS):
http://www.talkandroid.com/63668-sil...plained-video/
Android Gingerbread or custom ROM
unlocked 3G or FauxG
Voice Commands ("Computer...Earl Grey Hot")
8-10 hour runtime
2 year "no questions asked" warranty
Decent Camera(s)
USB 2.0
Bluetooth
Tethering
BTW Bezos' latest offer is a game changer (if this isn't BS):
http://www.talkandroid.com/63668-sil...plained-video/
Sep 28, 2011 | 5:11 pm
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Sep 28, 2011 | 6:55 pm
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Did I read the specs right for it, it won't do anything without wifi?
I can understand needing wifi to surf the internet, but it's a step backwards not to be able to download books without it.
I can understand needing wifi to surf the internet, but it's a step backwards not to be able to download books without it.
Sep 28, 2011 | 7:32 pm
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(iPad, GT 10.1, Fire)Actually, I think if using domestically, where I'm sure I will have WiFi or at least 3G/4G, the thin client paradigm works well. The problem will be overseas and in situations connectivity is not great or guaranteed. Non the less, the price point does make it quite appealing.
Sep 28, 2011 | 8:02 pm
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Sep 28, 2011 | 11:13 pm
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Sep 28, 2011 | 11:25 pm
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Sep 29, 2011 | 12:04 am
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