Kindle Fire - Evaluation

The in the near future to be launched completely new tablet from Amazon which was recent times announced by Jeff Bezos on 28th September has been generating a huge buzz amongst tech enthusiasts. The Kindle Fire provides the functionality of a tablet plus a color e-Book reader, yet at a really appealing low charge.

The Fire is designed 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 defeat or does it fall short? Read on to locate out.

Properties of the [1]

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 Lightweight, weighs just 413 grams A single charge supplies up to 8 hours 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 machine. The design itself is rather 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 offers a very good selection 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 make use of e-Ink technology though however, so if you want a Kindle primarily for reading I recommend highly one of the earlier models which function an e-Ink display to minimize eye strain over extended periods.

Connectivity

The Fire isn't too strong on the connectivity front. There's support for Wi-Fi, yet no assistance for Bluetooth, 3G or GPS. The headphone jack is absolutely 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 rather simple and offers easy navigation using the touch screen. There is a screen to flip through all your digital content plus a symbol tray to store your favorite objects.

Final Thoughts

When all is mentioned and done, the Kindle Fire isn't an iPad killer, but it sure packs a punch with its spec and is a great 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 are after a pure media consumption machine, what the Fire delivers will suffice.

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