Kindle Fire - Review

The in the near future to be launched completely new tablet from Amazon that was fairly recently announced by Jeff Bezos on 28th September has been creating a large buzz amongst tech enthusiasts. The Kindle Fire gives the functionality of a tablet and as well a color e-Book reader, but at an extremely appealing low fee.

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

Features of the

7 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 Light-weight, weighs just 413 grams One single charge offers up to eight hrs 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 incredibly 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 resolution of 1024 x 600 at sixteen million colours. The ISP technology used provides a great 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 does not employ e-Ink technology though however, so if you want a Kindle primarily for reading I advise among the earlier models which function an e-Ink display to lower eye strain over extended periods.

Connectivity

The Fire isn't too strong on the connectivity front. There's aid for Wi-Fi, but no help  for Bluetooth, 3G or GPS. The headphone jack is incredibly 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 simpleness when designing the Fire. The user-interface is actually simple and supplies easy navigation via the touch screen. There's a screen to flip via 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 an incredible entry for Amazon into the tablet market. The lack of cameras, extra internal storage options and 3G connectivity will be off-putting to some people who are after a full-fledged tablet experience, yet for a lot of  who are after a pure media  utilization machine, what the Fire delivers will suffice.

The low fee point of the Fire and its media capabilities are hugely eye-catching, making it worth serious consideration for anyone intrigued in enjoying media on the move.