The Kindle Fire Product Review...
If you are thinking of purchasing a Kindle Fire, to replace an original Kindle, the decision would probably be between the Kindle versus Apple iPad, with size, weight and interface key factors. My immediate take on the Kindle Fire was very positive. It was larger than the original Kindle, but small enough to be considered a book substitute. I found the screen much easier to read than the original Kindle, and it offered all the advantages of a color display.
Two major enhancements included the ability to
browse the web and to download apps, including very important and useful apps, such as Angry Birds. The web browser works wherever one can find Wi-Fi access, including HotSpots. The Apple iPad was also very impressive, offering greater functionality though at a larger size and weight, at about 21 ounces compared to the 14 ounces of the Kindle.
browse the web and to download apps, including very important and useful apps, such as Angry Birds. The web browser works wherever one can find Wi-Fi access, including HotSpots. The Apple iPad was also very impressive, offering greater functionality though at a larger size and weight, at about 21 ounces compared to the 14 ounces of the Kindle.
The Kindle Fire is almost like having your own personal public library in the palm of your hand. Many classics are free, or very inexpensive eliminating the need to drive to a bookstore or local library. The Kindle Fire, and perhaps eReaders in general, offer an expansive personal library, allowing users to specifically (or randomly) choose almost any new book sample or classic.
Amazon also offers a Kindle Owners' Lending Library program ($79 per year) which provides a free library of books (currently about 5,000) and access to a free video streaming service with over 10,000 movies and television episodes. It also provides free shipping on Amazon purchases and is essentially a "no brainer" if you purchase a book or more per month, as the estimated costs would be over $100 per year to do so. The Kindle Fire supports web surfing, downloading and streaming of videos.
The Kindle Fire, eReaders and tablet type solutions will change future consumption of content, because even people who may be considered as "technology laggards" seems to rapidly adopt to the eReaders and tablets. The convenience of being able to transport a dozen or more books on any vacation or business trip, sample any book before purchasing, changing font size and brightness to accommodate personal preferences and access to a growing online library are just a few of the catalysts driving behavioral changes.
Though not all books are yet available on the Kindle, it is estimated at over 650,000+ and I'm sure this will grow rapidly to accommodate consumer purchasing habits, as more people move to eReaders. Bottom line is, the Kindle Fire is a great solution for almost anyone who likes to read.