Kindle Fire - Review

The soon to be launched completely new tablet from Amazon which was currently announced by Jeff Bezos on 28th September has been generating a large buzz amongst tech enthusiasts. The Kindle Fire presents the functionality of a tablet and as well a color e-Book reader, but at a really appealing low price level.

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 planet and be the tablet to beat or does it fall short? Read on to locate out.

Qualities of the kindle fire review

7 inch colour (IPS) touch screen (1024 x 6000 display quality) 8GB internal storage memory 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi connectivity Amazon Cloud for unlimited storage of content Light-weight, weighs just 413 grams A single charge provides up to 8 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 7.5 x 4.seven x 0.45 inches, 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) offers a maximum resolution of 1024 x 600 at sixteen million colours. The ISP technology used provides a great selection of viewing angles, allowing the display to be viewed at 178° and greater.

Even though having a lower quality than the iPad, text on the Fire's display looks crisp and sharp. The display does not employ e-Ink technology though nevertheless, so if you wish a Kindle primarily for reading I suggest 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 aid for Wi-Fi, but no support for Bluetooth, 3G or GPS. The headphone jack is rather 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 actually easy and offers easy navigation using  the touch screen. There is a screen to flip via all of your digital content plus an icon 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 an incredible entry for Amazon into the tablet market. The deficiency of cameras, extra internal storage options and 3G connectivity will be off-putting to some people who are after a full-fledged tablet knowledge, yet for  several  who are after a pure media consumption gadget, what the Fire delivers will suffice.

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