Q. Just wondering what you like most about your Kindle and what book you read the most on it. Happy Holidays :)
Also if you don't have one you can just say your favorite book :)
Also if you don't have one you can just say your favorite book :)
A. Hi, vintage boy, here's my list of "favorite" things about Kindle Fire:
- it is confirmed that when Kinde Fire's Silk internet browser is pointed at the Android market, it reverts to the Amazon market - they only want you to get apps from Amazon store'
- It runs hot;
- The stereo speakers are both on top of the device, which means that when watching movies they are both on the same side, turning them into mono sound;
- Slower and jerkier than expected web browsing thus no benefit from Silk;
- Just 6.5Gb storage free at startup;
- Prime movies can't be downloaded, only streamed, making them impossible to watch without Wi-Fi;
- many defective units being reported;
- The home page carousel shows everything you ever bought and every site you visited, with no way to delete items, which means compromising items you bought or sites you visited can't be removed. There goes your privacy;
- Touchscreen being reported as having a sluggish response, lack of physical back button and virtual back button being sluggish and not always at the same place;
- Power cord is too short to be able to use device at the same time as it charges;
- Power button is badly placed, leading to accidental turning off of the device (a lot of complains about this one);
- Wi-Fi connection problems are being frequently reported;
- Does not support proxy servers, making it difficult to connect to the internet outside the home environment;
- Does not support ad-hoc connections so you can't use the 3G connection from your phone with tethering.
- when the Kindle is activated to allow for 1-Click shopping through the account connected to the device, and such behavior cannot be turned off. Additionally the device asks for no confirmation password before validating the purchase, which means that if anyone gets hold of the device, he can purchase things at will.
- LCD screen does not have lamination thus has a lot of glare and is not good for reading.
Take a look at Nook Tablet has been getting rave pro reviews on the web and it is the best device in it's class. It's got Netflix, Hulu, Pandora, Angry Brids, etc., the best battery life, the best screen, double the RAM and space for apps/photos/movies, microSD slot and a microphone for Skype (not on Kindle), physical volume controls on the side (not on Kindle) and much zippier performance during video playback and apps usage than choppy/laggy act of Kindle Fire according to many user and pro's reviews.
- it is confirmed that when Kinde Fire's Silk internet browser is pointed at the Android market, it reverts to the Amazon market - they only want you to get apps from Amazon store'
- It runs hot;
- The stereo speakers are both on top of the device, which means that when watching movies they are both on the same side, turning them into mono sound;
- Slower and jerkier than expected web browsing thus no benefit from Silk;
- Just 6.5Gb storage free at startup;
- Prime movies can't be downloaded, only streamed, making them impossible to watch without Wi-Fi;
- many defective units being reported;
- The home page carousel shows everything you ever bought and every site you visited, with no way to delete items, which means compromising items you bought or sites you visited can't be removed. There goes your privacy;
- Touchscreen being reported as having a sluggish response, lack of physical back button and virtual back button being sluggish and not always at the same place;
- Power cord is too short to be able to use device at the same time as it charges;
- Power button is badly placed, leading to accidental turning off of the device (a lot of complains about this one);
- Wi-Fi connection problems are being frequently reported;
- Does not support proxy servers, making it difficult to connect to the internet outside the home environment;
- Does not support ad-hoc connections so you can't use the 3G connection from your phone with tethering.
- when the Kindle is activated to allow for 1-Click shopping through the account connected to the device, and such behavior cannot be turned off. Additionally the device asks for no confirmation password before validating the purchase, which means that if anyone gets hold of the device, he can purchase things at will.
- LCD screen does not have lamination thus has a lot of glare and is not good for reading.
Take a look at Nook Tablet has been getting rave pro reviews on the web and it is the best device in it's class. It's got Netflix, Hulu, Pandora, Angry Brids, etc., the best battery life, the best screen, double the RAM and space for apps/photos/movies, microSD slot and a microphone for Skype (not on Kindle), physical volume controls on the side (not on Kindle) and much zippier performance during video playback and apps usage than choppy/laggy act of Kindle Fire according to many user and pro's reviews.
Convince me the Kindle Fire is better than a Nook Color or Nook Tablet?
Q. Okay, here's the thing. For Christmas, I really want an eReader, and I am pretty sure I am going to get one. My dad likes the Kindle Fire WAY better than a Nook, but I am opposite. Can you please convince me why I should go along with my dad and get a Kindle Fire?
A. Hi Anonymous, first of all there's no content advantage of Kindle - that's a myth. Nook has to offer the same things that Kindle has and more B&N ebook store has more content than Amazon's with 2.5 million paid books and 2 million free public domain ones. Amazon prime is worthless - for $79 you get 13,000 movies and 10,000 books are included while Netflix has millions of movies and B&N ebook store has millions of books (and over 2.5 million free ones). Also it's worth mentioning that if you walk in with any Nook to Barnes & Noble store, you'll get tech support and youâre allowed to read ANY available eBook for free while in the store via free provided in the store Wi-Fi.
Nook Tablet (that is Nook Color 2) is the best - it's been getting rave pro reviews on the web and it is the best device in it's class - much better than Kindle Fire. It's got Netflix, Hulu, Pandora, Angry Brids, etc., the best battery life (30% beter), the best non-glare laminated screen (visibly noticable difference in side by side tests in video playback and eBooks reading), double the RAM and space for apps/photos/movies, microSD slot (not on Kindle) and a microphone for Skype (not on Kindle), and much zippier performance during video playback and apps usage than choppy/laggy act of Kindle Fire according to many user reviews. Also, it's been reported that many Kindle Fire units have faulty Wi-Fi and people have a lot of issues connecting to internet according to many user reviews. Amazon's own web site has hundreds (more than 1300 now) of reviews of Kindle Fire's new owners that gave it 1 or 2 star reviews because of choppy/laggy experience they got from this underpowered device. Other issues are that it runs hot to touch, video playback is jerky, touch screen is not responsive and it takes 2-3 touches to register, power button placement is very poor and is prone to accidental power off, all the hype of Silk browser is a myth where the browsing is actually slower than on other Android tablets, etc.
If you don't believe me, check out sample of pro review below:
ENGADGET
Both devices rock 1GHz dual-core processors, but the Nook has an edge here, with its 1GB of RAM to the Fire's 512MB -- and certainly the difference is noticeable, even when booting up something as simple as a game like Angry Birds. Things are even more pronounced during video playback. We took Shutter Island for a spin via Netflix streaming on both devices, and it was really like night and day. Motion is far less choppy on the Barnes & Noble device. The HD playback on the Nook also picked up subtle imagery like patterns on ties, which were largely lost on the Fire
Nook Tablet (that is Nook Color 2) is the best - it's been getting rave pro reviews on the web and it is the best device in it's class - much better than Kindle Fire. It's got Netflix, Hulu, Pandora, Angry Brids, etc., the best battery life (30% beter), the best non-glare laminated screen (visibly noticable difference in side by side tests in video playback and eBooks reading), double the RAM and space for apps/photos/movies, microSD slot (not on Kindle) and a microphone for Skype (not on Kindle), and much zippier performance during video playback and apps usage than choppy/laggy act of Kindle Fire according to many user reviews. Also, it's been reported that many Kindle Fire units have faulty Wi-Fi and people have a lot of issues connecting to internet according to many user reviews. Amazon's own web site has hundreds (more than 1300 now) of reviews of Kindle Fire's new owners that gave it 1 or 2 star reviews because of choppy/laggy experience they got from this underpowered device. Other issues are that it runs hot to touch, video playback is jerky, touch screen is not responsive and it takes 2-3 touches to register, power button placement is very poor and is prone to accidental power off, all the hype of Silk browser is a myth where the browsing is actually slower than on other Android tablets, etc.
If you don't believe me, check out sample of pro review below:
ENGADGET
Both devices rock 1GHz dual-core processors, but the Nook has an edge here, with its 1GB of RAM to the Fire's 512MB -- and certainly the difference is noticeable, even when booting up something as simple as a game like Angry Birds. Things are even more pronounced during video playback. We took Shutter Island for a spin via Netflix streaming on both devices, and it was really like night and day. Motion is far less choppy on the Barnes & Noble device. The HD playback on the Nook also picked up subtle imagery like patterns on ties, which were largely lost on the Fire
I would like to know what is the difference between an Ipad 16gb,32gb, and 64gb?
Q. Beside the memory what is the difference between these models that the price varies between so much between them....also the difference between the Ipad and the Kindle Fire. I am planning on buying one of these and would like to know before I make the decision. Thanks in advance
A. Hi It's Me, only space amount is different among those iPad 2 models. If you want the best get iPad as it is a much better device that has a larger screen, two cameras, and over 500,000 apps/games in iTunes store. However, it is also much more expensive, heavier and less portable to take with you on the go. Kindle Fire is not a replacement though as it is one underpowered device. 512 MB of RAM is nearly not enough to handle movies streaming and high-graphics apps on Android devices - that's why Kindle Fire is very choppy at movies playback and is slow at apps loading and at boot according to all pro reviews on the web. Nook Tablet is much better than Kindle Fire - it's like day and night in terms of the device performance. At this time known issues with Kindle Fire are that it runs hot to touch, video playback is jerky, touch screen is not responsive and it takes 2-3 touches to register, power button placement is very poor and is prone to accidental power off, all the hype of Silk browser is not true where the browsing is actually slower than on other Android tablets, Wi-Fi connection gives a lot of trouble to users on it, etc.
I got my Nook Tablet recently and it's as good as all pro reviews on the web said it was. Superb screen with not much glare thanks to lamination, lag-free video playback, super-fast app loading and activity, built-in microphone for Skype and physical volume controls on the side (not on Kindle Fire). It's got Netflix, Hulu, Pandora, Angry Brids, etc., the best battery life (30% better than Fire), the best non-glare laminated screen (vs. very reflective non-laminated Fire screen), double the RAM (1.0 GB) and space for apps/photos/movies, microSD slot (not on FIre), mic for Skype (not on Fire), physical volume controls on the side (not on Fire.). Netflix has millions of movies (much more than Amazon store) and B&N ebook store has more content than Amazon's with 2.5 million paid books and 2 million free public domain ones. Also it's worth mentioning that if you walk in with any Nook to Barnes & Noble store, you'll get tech support and youâre allowed to read ANY available eBook for free while in the store via free provided in the store Wi-Fi.
One pro review to consider:
CNET:
We streamed Netflix side by side with the Kindle Fire, and head-to-head comparisons were very favorable to the Nook--it simply looked better. Both tablets have the same app, but the Nook Tablet's picture looked more vivid and detailed. The Nook Tablet also has physical volume controls on the side, which come in handy--the Kindle Fire strangely lacks them. The screen, which is a higher-quality IPS display than the Kindle Fire, really shows off Netflix and Hulu Plus to amazing effect...
It's the best screen on a budget tablet that I've ever seen. More storage--both onboard (16GB) and via microSD expansion--and the ability to read EPUB files could be big news for those who want flexibility. There's plenty of expansion room, and you'll have a hard time running out of space for your apps or your magazine downloads.
I got my Nook Tablet recently and it's as good as all pro reviews on the web said it was. Superb screen with not much glare thanks to lamination, lag-free video playback, super-fast app loading and activity, built-in microphone for Skype and physical volume controls on the side (not on Kindle Fire). It's got Netflix, Hulu, Pandora, Angry Brids, etc., the best battery life (30% better than Fire), the best non-glare laminated screen (vs. very reflective non-laminated Fire screen), double the RAM (1.0 GB) and space for apps/photos/movies, microSD slot (not on FIre), mic for Skype (not on Fire), physical volume controls on the side (not on Fire.). Netflix has millions of movies (much more than Amazon store) and B&N ebook store has more content than Amazon's with 2.5 million paid books and 2 million free public domain ones. Also it's worth mentioning that if you walk in with any Nook to Barnes & Noble store, you'll get tech support and youâre allowed to read ANY available eBook for free while in the store via free provided in the store Wi-Fi.
One pro review to consider:
CNET:
We streamed Netflix side by side with the Kindle Fire, and head-to-head comparisons were very favorable to the Nook--it simply looked better. Both tablets have the same app, but the Nook Tablet's picture looked more vivid and detailed. The Nook Tablet also has physical volume controls on the side, which come in handy--the Kindle Fire strangely lacks them. The screen, which is a higher-quality IPS display than the Kindle Fire, really shows off Netflix and Hulu Plus to amazing effect...
It's the best screen on a budget tablet that I've ever seen. More storage--both onboard (16GB) and via microSD expansion--and the ability to read EPUB files could be big news for those who want flexibility. There's plenty of expansion room, and you'll have a hard time running out of space for your apps or your magazine downloads.
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