Monday 17 October 2011

Review on the kindle fire

By Brian Steve


Apple's iPad has single-handedly dominated the tablet PC landscape since its launch in early 2010. Although tablets being launched since 2010, the question always arises concerning how these new tablets build up up against the market leader, the Apple 2.

We now have seen many top tech companies launch their very own version of tablet PCs such as the Samsung Galaxy, Motorola Xoom and RIM's Blackberry Playbook, to mention several. However, none of those competitors happen to be in a position to significantly impact Apple's domination within the tablet PC arena up to now.

Initially, appears like the Amazon's all-new tablet will pose a substantial challenge towards the ipad tablet, especially that it can be costing $199 when compared with Apple's ipad tablet price of $499. However, a closer look into the specifications and features is needed to help determine which tablet is best for you. Having said so, let's have a close look into the benefits and drawbacks from the Amazon Kindle Fire.

Main system: the Amazon Kindle Fire runs with a customized version of Android 2. 3 OS, whereas, the Ipad booklet 2 runs Apple's iOS 4. 3. 1. Without getting too technical, those two systems are comparable, which has a few differences. However, while using combined the modern cloud-accelerated split browser, Amazon Silk, the world wide web experience about the Kindle is expected with an advantage regarding speed and performance.

Amazon Silk Browser: as briefly stated earlier, Silk is actually a cloud-accelerated browser that may be exclusive to Amazon's Kindle Fire. Basically, this innovative web-browser does each of the heavy lifting through Amazon's remote servers, thereby using less resources in the Kindle Fire device. This not merely facilitates the tablets speed and performance, but in addition conserves battery-life.

Processor: the Kindle Fire uses the TI OMAP 4 dual core processor, whereas, the ipad-2 uses Apple's A5 dual core processor. The processors have a very speed of just one GHz, therefore, these are quite comparable with regards to speed.

Memory & Storage: the 1st generation Kindle Fire has limited space at 8 GB and does not take an alternative to boost this storage (i. e. it shouldn't have a very microSD slot). However, the ipad-2 has various memory storage options, namely, 16, 32 and 64 GB. Having said so, Amazon provides free online space through Amazon cloud for digital content like apps, music, movies, books and games.

Display & Screen Resolution: the Kindle Fire plus the ipad tablet have high-resolution multi-touch screens. However, the Kindle tablet carries a smaller 7 inch screen as compared with the iPad's 9. 7 inch screen. Therefore, dependant upon that which you intend with your tablet for, you would probably choose one in the other.

Camera & Microphone: one of many drawbacks in the Kindle Fire tablet is the fact it lacks webcams. The ipad-2 is included with front and back cameras which can be perfect for online video chatting or conferencing and also for recording videos.

Battery-life & USB Port: the ipad tablet comes with an advantage on the Kindle Fire with regards to battery-life. The ipad tablet battery can last as much as 10 hours when compared with approximately 8 hours within the Kindle Fire. When it comes to USB support, the ipad tablet USB port is via the dock connector, whereas, the Kindle tablet features a built-in USB 2. 0 (micro-B Connector) that is far easier.

Wireless & 3G Connectivity: the Amazon Kindle Fire comes only while using Wi-Fi options, whereas, Apple's iPad is sold with both, Wi-Fi options in addition to 3G connectivity. If you decide to are constantly moving about and should be coupled to the internet, you ought to be mindful of absence of 3G option from the Kindle tablet.

Apps Availability: the wide selection and sheer quantity of apps available from the Apple Appstore and also security in the apps is huge advantage for iPad users. However, Kindle Fire works on the Android operating-system, meaning users will gain access to the Android os App Market. Also, Kindle tablet users will gain access to the Amazon Appstore which include 1000s of apps and games.

Price Comparison: Amazon has surprised the consumers by pricing the Kindle Fire tablet at US$199. In comparison to the ipad-2 (the least expensive one) costing around US$499, this allows Amazon a massive advantage, particularly when price is actually a big aspect in picking a tablet.

In the above review, one can possibly determine that Amazon's Kindle Fire will not likely pose a large challenge to Apple's iPad, aside from the purchase price differential. However, I really believe that this is usually a great start for Amazon mainly because it enters the competitive world of tablet PCs. By pricing the Kindle Fire at US$199, Amazon has made tablet PCs considerably more accessible on the mainstream and will also be a common present to the Christmas/Holiday season.




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