Kindle Fire - Analysis

The in the near future to be launched new tablet from Amazon which was nowadays announced by Jeff Bezos on 28th September has been creating a massive buzz amongst tech enthusiasts. The Kindle Fire provides the functionality of a tablet and as well a colour e-Book reader, but at an incredibly captivating low price level.

The Fire is created 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 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 offers 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 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 ins, 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) supplies a maximum quality of 1024 x 600 at sixteen million colors. The ISP technology used provides a fantastic selection of viewing angles, allowing the display to be viewed at 178° and greater.

Despite 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 however, so if you wish a Kindle primarily for reading I suggest one of the earlier models which aspect an e-Ink display to lower eye strain over extended periods.

Connectivity

The Fire isn't too strong on the connectivity front. There's assist  for Wi-Fi, but no help  for Bluetooth, 3G or GPS. The headphone jack is very 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 very easy and provides easy navigation by way of the touch screen. There is a screen to flip through all of your digital content plus a symbol tray to store your favourite objects.

Final Thoughts

When all is claimed 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 knowledge, yet for  lots of who are after a pure media  usage  device, what the Fire delivers will suffice.

The low charge point of the Fire and its media capabilities are hugely interesting, making it worth serious consideration for anyone intrigued in enjoying media on the move.