Kindle Fire - Analysis

The rapidly  to be launched completely new tablet from Amazon which was fairly recently announced by Jeff Bezos on 28th September has been creating a massive buzz amongst tech enthusiasts. The Kindle Fire offers the functionality of a tablet plus a colour e-Book reader, but at a very captivating low price range.

The Fire is created primarily as a media use  tool 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? Keep reading to find out.

Qualities of the kindle fire review

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 Light-weight, weighs just 413 grams One 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 robust resemblance to the BlackBerry Playbook in terms of the weight and feel of the machine. The design itself is definitely streamlined, including just a power button on the unit. With its relatively small dimensions of 7.5 x 4.seven 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) offers a maximum resolution of 1024 x 600 at 16 million colors. The ISP technology used provides a superb range of viewing angles, allowing the display to be viewed at 178° and greater.

Even though 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 however, so if you want a Kindle primarily for reading I advise one of the earlier models which attribute  an e-Ink display to minimize eye strain over extended periods.

Connectivity

The Fire isn't too strong on the connectivity front. There's aid for Wi-Fi, yet no help  for Bluetooth, 3G or GPS. The headphone jack is amazingly 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 simplicity when designing the Fire. The user-interface is very simple and provides simple navigation by 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 explained and done, the Kindle Fire isn't an iPad killer, but it sure packs a punch with its spec and is an excellent entry for Amazon into the tablet market. The shortage of cameras, extra internal storage options and 3G connectivity will be off-putting to some people who're after a full-fledged tablet experience, but for  several  who're after a pure media  usage  machine, what the Fire delivers will suffice.

The low price range 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.