Kindle Fire - Evaluation

The quickly 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 gives the functionality of a tablet plus a colour e-Book reader, but at a really beautiful low charge.

The Fire is created primarily as a media use device 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 locate out.

Features of the kindle fire review

7 inch colour (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 Light-weight, 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 strong resemblance to the BlackBerry Playbook in terms of the weight and feel of the machine. The design itself is pretty streamlined, including just a power button on the unit. With its relatively small dimensions of seven.5 x 4.7 x 0.45 inches, 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 colours. The ISP technology used supplies 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 employ e-Ink technology though nonetheless, so if you want a Kindle primarily for reading I recommend among the earlier models which characteristic  an e-Ink display to lessen eye strain over extended periods.

Connectivity

The Fire isn't too strong on the connectivity front. There's assistance for Wi-Fi, but no assistance for Bluetooth, 3G or GPS. The headphone jack is really 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 really simple and supplies effortless navigation via the touch screen. There's 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 lack 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 quite a few  who're after a pure media consumption gadget, what the Fire delivers will suffice.

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