Kindle Fire - Evaluation

The soon to be launched new tablet from Amazon that was these days announced by Jeff Bezos on 28th September has been generating a large buzz amongst tech enthusiasts. The Kindle Fire offers the functionality of a tablet and also a color e-Book reader, yet at an incredibly attractive low expense.

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 world and be the tablet to defeat or does it fall short? Keep reading to locate out.

Qualities of the

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 Light-weight, weighs just 413 grams One 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 gadget. The design itself is really streamlined, including just a power button on the unit. With its relatively small dimensions of seven.5 x 4.7 x 0.45 in ., 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) provides a maximum resolution of 1024 x 600 at 16 million colors. The ISP technology used provides a superb range of viewing angles, allowing the display to be viewed at 178° and greater.

Despite having a lower quality 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 want a Kindle primarily for reading I suggest one of the earlier models which aspect an e-Ink display to minimize 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 want 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 pretty easy and offers easy navigation through  the touch screen. There's a screen to flip via all your digital content plus an icon tray to store your favorite objects.

Final Thoughts

When all is said 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 knowledge, but for  a lot of  who're after a pure media  utilization machine, what the Fire delivers will suffice.

The low expense 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.