Kindle Fire - Critique

The quickly to be launched brand new tablet from Amazon which was these days announced by Jeff Bezos on 28th September has been creating a large buzz amongst tech enthusiasts. The Kindle Fire supplies the functionality of a tablet plus a colour e-Book reader, yet at an incredibly beautiful low price.

The Fire is created primarily as a media use gadget  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 find out.

Characteristics of the

7 inch color (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 One single charge supplies up to eight hours 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 gadget. The design itself is definitely streamlined, including just a power button on the unit. With its relatively small dimensions of 7.5 x 4.7 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) supplies a maximum resolution of 1024 x 600 at 16 million colors. The ISP technology used provides an excellent selection 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 doesn't make use of e-Ink technology though nonetheless, so if you wish a Kindle primarily for reading I recommend one of the earlier models which feature an e-Ink display to lessen eye strain over extended periods.

Connectivity

The Fire isn't too strong on the connectivity front. There is assistance for Wi-Fi, yet no support for Bluetooth, 3G or GPS. The headphone jack is quite 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 simplicity when designing the Fire. The user-interface is very easy and provides easy navigation by means of the touch screen. There's a screen to flip via all of your digital content plus a symbol tray to store your favorite items.

Final Thoughts

When all is claimed 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're after a full-fledged tablet experience, yet for several  who are after a pure media  utilization machine, what the Fire delivers will suffice.

The low price 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.