Kindle Fire - Critique

The shortly  to be launched new tablet from Amazon which was currently announced by Jeff Bezos on 28th September has been generating a huge buzz amongst tech enthusiasts. The Kindle Fire provides the functionality of a tablet and also a color e-Book reader, yet at a really captivating low rate.

The Fire is designed primarily as a media usage  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 planet and be the tablet to defeat or does it fall short? Keep reading to find out.

Properties of the kindle fire review

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 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 strong resemblance to the BlackBerry Playbook in terms of the weight and feel of the device. The design itself is actually streamlined, including just a power button on the unit. With its relatively small dimensions of 7.5 x 4.7 x 0.45 inches, 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) offers a maximum quality of 1024 x 600 at sixteen million colors. The ISP technology used supplies a very good variety 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 does not utilize e-Ink technology though nevertheless, so if you wish a Kindle primarily for reading I advise 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 assist  for Wi-Fi, but no  assist  for Bluetooth, 3G or GPS. The headphone jack is rather handy for when you would like 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 absolutely simple and offers easy navigation by means of the touch screen. There's a screen to flip through all your digital content plus a symbol tray to store your favorite 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 fantastic entry for Amazon into the tablet market. The deficiency 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  quite a few  who're after a pure media use  gadget, 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.