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BryanPhillips 
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Posted 28 March 2012 - 05:52 PM
"The Kindle Fire is feeling more like a McDonald's hamburger next to Apple's prime-rib." Sorry, but I DON'T THINK SO! MY KFire doesn't get hot like the I-Pad. My KFire doesn't have wireless problems like the I-PAD. My KFIRE is CHARGED when it indicates that it is charged. AND! I can put my KFire in my jacket pocket - you can't do that with an I-Pad. So, your opening comment is quite unnecessary.
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Posted 28 March 2012 - 09:18 PM
What up with the anti-google approach to the Kindle. I could not even install Gmail app ! Amazon needs to loosen up.
Another downer is that it does not support HDMI yet. So you should not think it can become a media hud. Which would be nice given that Amazon rents and sells movies over the cloud.
The screen is high resolution, but it pales in comparison to a Galaxy Note (of course I guess)
I feel lost when the back and menu bottoms disappear too. I wonder if ICS devices have the same problem ?
On the bright side, it runs flash content seamlessly, and it does what it is advertised to do.
The media content is very accessible right-there in the home screen, which is something that would be cool on Google's devices.
I would recommend the Kindle fire as a device to read books and nothing else. If you have the budget, get a Galaxy Note, use it as phone . If it is too big for you, you can still use it as a tablet. It does everything the Kindle does plus it is freer. The OLED screen and its speed are more than enough to justify the upgrade.
Another downer is that it does not support HDMI yet. So you should not think it can become a media hud. Which would be nice given that Amazon rents and sells movies over the cloud.
The screen is high resolution, but it pales in comparison to a Galaxy Note (of course I guess)
I feel lost when the back and menu bottoms disappear too. I wonder if ICS devices have the same problem ?
On the bright side, it runs flash content seamlessly, and it does what it is advertised to do.
The media content is very accessible right-there in the home screen, which is something that would be cool on Google's devices.
I would recommend the Kindle fire as a device to read books and nothing else. If you have the budget, get a Galaxy Note, use it as phone . If it is too big for you, you can still use it as a tablet. It does everything the Kindle does plus it is freer. The OLED screen and its speed are more than enough to justify the upgrade.
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Posted 28 March 2012 - 10:37 PM
Sorry, I have an iPad and it does not get hot, I have no problems with wireless, it is always charged, and I don't have a jacket pocket because I live in Florida. Other than that I think the Kindle is fine. I just have had an iPad (one model or another) for the last two years and I don't need another tablet.
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Posted 29 March 2012 - 05:03 AM
My parents just picked up a Kindle Fire. I tried using it instead of my iPad 2. My iPad 2 made me stop using my Macbook Pro, to the point that the battery in my Macbook Pro went totally dead and would no longer take a charge (that's how long I didn't use my laptop). The Kindle Fire made me start using the laptop again.lol
I mean, it's not a bad tablet, it's actually quite good... as long as you've never used an iPad. Lack of screen real estate, lack of processing power, lack of apps, etc are things you will notice in the move from an iPad to a Kindle Fire.
I can live with the smaller screen, but the whole system is so sluggish. Browsing the internet was a chore and the apps available leave a lot to be desired, though IMO the implementation of the App store for the Kindle Fire works a lot better than it does on an Android phone. It works a lot like the Appple App Store.
I say, if you've never had a tablet before it'll be just fine. But if you've experience the iPad world (especially with 3G) and you're hoping to get a bargain iPad like experience, you'll be severely disappointed.
I mean, it's not a bad tablet, it's actually quite good... as long as you've never used an iPad. Lack of screen real estate, lack of processing power, lack of apps, etc are things you will notice in the move from an iPad to a Kindle Fire.
I can live with the smaller screen, but the whole system is so sluggish. Browsing the internet was a chore and the apps available leave a lot to be desired, though IMO the implementation of the App store for the Kindle Fire works a lot better than it does on an Android phone. It works a lot like the Appple App Store.
I say, if you've never had a tablet before it'll be just fine. But if you've experience the iPad world (especially with 3G) and you're hoping to get a bargain iPad like experience, you'll be severely disappointed.
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Posted 29 March 2012 - 08:00 AM
Now if only books could be downloaded at a reasonable price. How come $12.00 for a book that I can buy a paper copy for $7.00? Why do I feel I'm being ripped off?
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Posted 30 March 2012 - 05:08 AM
jsnowbordr47, on 29 March 2012 - 05:03 AM, said:
My parents just picked up a Kindle Fire. I tried using it instead of my iPad 2. My iPad 2 made me stop using my Macbook Pro, to the point that the battery in my Macbook Pro went totally dead and would no longer take a charge (that's how long I didn't use my laptop). The Kindle Fire made me start using the laptop again.lol
I mean, it's not a bad tablet, it's actually quite good... as long as you've never used an iPad. Lack of screen real estate, lack of processing power, lack of apps, etc are things you will notice in the move from an iPad to a Kindle Fire.
I can live with the smaller screen, but the whole system is so sluggish. Browsing the internet was a chore and the apps available leave a lot to be desired, though IMO the implementation of the App store for the Kindle Fire works a lot better than it does on an Android phone. It works a lot like the Appple App Store.
I say, if you've never had a tablet before it'll be just fine. But if you've experience the iPad world (especially with 3G) and you're hoping to get a bargain iPad like experience, you'll be severely disappointed.
I mean, it's not a bad tablet, it's actually quite good... as long as you've never used an iPad. Lack of screen real estate, lack of processing power, lack of apps, etc are things you will notice in the move from an iPad to a Kindle Fire.
I can live with the smaller screen, but the whole system is so sluggish. Browsing the internet was a chore and the apps available leave a lot to be desired, though IMO the implementation of the App store for the Kindle Fire works a lot better than it does on an Android phone. It works a lot like the Appple App Store.
I say, if you've never had a tablet before it'll be just fine. But if you've experience the iPad world (especially with 3G) and you're hoping to get a bargain iPad like experience, you'll be severely disappointed.
It's a personal decision. I have an iPad 3 and now plans to get a Kindle Fire, but I can see reasons why someone would want one, though they mostly come down to size, price and having vested yourself in the Amazon eco-system. It is nice to see people coming up with workarounds to give the Fire a better interface and make the experience better.
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Posted 31 March 2012 - 07:15 AM
I went to the Go Launcher EX site and the only option I find is to install it on my android phone. I can't find an option to download it. i went to my account and tried to add the fire but it isn't listed a supported device. How do you download the launcher?
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Posted 31 March 2012 - 03:37 PM
NormrBrooks, on 29 March 2012 - 08:00 AM, said:
Now if only books could be downloaded at a reasonable price. How come $12.00 for a book that I can buy a paper copy for $7.00? Why do I feel I'm being ripped off?
Because you are. But you might be surprised to learn the source of your displeasure. According to the US Department of Justice it is the result of illegal collusion on the part of Apple and five of the six major book publishers to fix the price of e-books. That is why the DoJ filed suit against them.
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Posted 26 April 2012 - 01:51 AM
I'd suggest you installing MX Video Player instead of converting videos.
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Posted 20 May 2012 - 09:38 PM
I thought it has 8 GB not 5 GB. I am also worried about memory since I will mostly watch videos on planes -- and I was worried at 8 GB. I'd like to be able to take 10 hours of video with me (not HD and a relatively small amount of music, books, and other apps).
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Posted 28 May 2012 - 08:32 PM
Is it free?
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Posted 29 May 2012 - 01:21 PM
kronoscornelius, on 28 March 2012 - 09:18 PM, said:
What up with the anti-google approach to the Kindle. I could not even install Gmail app ! Amazon needs to loosen up.
Another downer is that it does not support HDMI yet. So you should not think it can become a media hud. Which would be nice given that Amazon rents and sells movies over the cloud.
The screen is high resolution, but it pales in comparison to a Galaxy Note (of course I guess)
I feel lost when the back and menu bottoms disappear too. I wonder if ICS devices have the same problem ?
On the bright side, it runs flash content seamlessly, and it does what it is advertised to do.
The media content is very accessible right-there in the home screen, which is something that would be cool on Google's devices.
I would recommend the Kindle fire as a device to read books and nothing else. If you have the budget, get a Galaxy Note, use it as phone . If it is too big for you, you can still use it as a tablet. It does everything the Kindle does plus it is freer. The OLED screen and its speed are more than enough to justify the upgrade.
Another downer is that it does not support HDMI yet. So you should not think it can become a media hud. Which would be nice given that Amazon rents and sells movies over the cloud.
The screen is high resolution, but it pales in comparison to a Galaxy Note (of course I guess)
I feel lost when the back and menu bottoms disappear too. I wonder if ICS devices have the same problem ?
On the bright side, it runs flash content seamlessly, and it does what it is advertised to do.
The media content is very accessible right-there in the home screen, which is something that would be cool on Google's devices.
I would recommend the Kindle fire as a device to read books and nothing else. If you have the budget, get a Galaxy Note, use it as phone . If it is too big for you, you can still use it as a tablet. It does everything the Kindle does plus it is freer. The OLED screen and its speed are more than enough to justify the upgrade.
You know you can download Imo on KFire for gmail and other email, right?
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Posted 24 June 2012 - 06:13 PM
You say "Your Kindle Fire bookshelf interface doesn't go away--instead, it becomes an app that you can choose to launch." Where exactly is this app? The only thing I've seen is the Kindle Reader, but when I click that, it doesn't do a thing. And my books are all mobi-format. Is this looking for a different format?
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Posted 14 August 2012 - 06:37 AM
Ir is not letting me download the program it says something about I don't have a device but I have a kindle fire and it also says something about how I don't have the google play app what should I do?
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Posted 20 August 2012 - 07:12 PM
kindle fire is an awesome tablet I love mine, facebook, hbo,netflix,amazon prime movies, vevo music videos, calculator, sticher radio, BR,ESPN, mine is full of music and the games are great, I use it to read, I love the carousel concept.My magazines twitter, usa today recipes it has a comic book app that is great. I love my Ipad but for $200 it is awesome and I use it more than I use my Ipad anymore and that is the truth it is a great toy,tool, device. I can't mix an album on it like I can on an Ipad but I would never do that because I am not a musician so who cares the Fire is a cool machine and I have talked all my friend, family into getting one and everyone has been happy
