Kindle Fire - Evaluation

The shortly  to be launched brand-new tablet from Amazon which was fairly recently announced by Jeff Bezos on 28th September has been generating a big buzz amongst tech enthusiasts. The Kindle Fire presents the functionality of a tablet and as well a color e-Book reader, yet at a really captivating low fee.

The Fire is created primarily as a media utilization 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.

Properties of the

seven 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 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 robust resemblance to the BlackBerry Playbook in terms of the weight and feel of the gadget. The design itself is quite streamlined, including just a power button on the unit. With its relatively small dimensions of seven.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 quality of 1024 x 600 at 16 million colours. The ISP technology used provides an excellent 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 does not make use of e-Ink technology though nevertheless, so if you want a Kindle primarily for reading I recommend among the earlier models which element  an e-Ink display to lower eye strain over extended periods.

Connectivity

The Fire isn't too strong on the connectivity front. There is assistance for Wi-Fi, yet no help for Bluetooth, 3G or GPS. The headphone jack is pretty 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 simpleness when designing the Fire. The user-interface is amazingly simple and supplies easy navigation by way of the touch screen. There's a screen to flip through all of your digital content plus an icon tray to store your favorite items.

Final Thoughts

When all is mentioned 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 shortage of cameras, extra internal storage options and 3G connectivity will be off-putting to some people who are after a full-fledged tablet experience, yet for  lots of who're after a pure media  usage  device, what the Fire delivers will suffice.

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