The All-New Kindle Fire
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Kindle Owners' Lending Library
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All the Content
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Features
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Technical Details
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| Kindle Fire HD 8.9" | Kindle Fire HD | Kindle Fire |
| Shop now | Shop now | Shop now |
| Price | ||
| from £229 | from £159 | now from £99 |
| Screen Size | ||
| 8.9" | 7" | 7" |
| Display Technology | ||
| HD LCD | HD LCD | LCD |
| Resolution | ||
| 1920 x 1200, up to 1080p HD | 1280 x 800, up to 720p HD | 1024 x 600 |
| Audio | ||
| Dolby Audio, dual stereo speakers | Dolby Audio, dual-driver stereo speakers | Stereo speakers |
| Connectivity | ||
| Dual-band, dual-antenna Wi-Fi | Dual-band, dual-antenna Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Storage | ||
| 16 GB or 32 GB on device plus free Cloud storage for all Amazon content | 16 GB or 32 GB on device plus free Cloud storage for all Amazon content | 8 GB on device plus free Cloud storage for all Amazon content |
| Dimensions | ||
| 23.9 cm x 16.3 cm x 0.9 cm | 19.3 cm x 13.7 cm x 1.03 cm | 18.9 cm x 12 cm x 1.15 cm |
| Weight | ||
| 567 g | 395 g | 400 g |
| Processor | ||
| Dual-core, 1.5GHz OMAP4470 | Dual-core, 1.2GHz OMAP 4460 | Dual-core, 1.2GHz OMAP 4430 |
| Batery Life | ||
| Over 10 hours' continuous use | Over 11 hours' continuous use | Almost 9 hours' continuous use |
| Web | ||
| Cloud-accelerated browsing using Amazon Silk | Cloud-accelerated browsing using Amazon Silk | Cloud-accelerated browsing using Amazon Silk |
| Interface | ||
| 10-point multi-touch | 10-point multi-touch | 2-point multi-touch |
Customer Reviews
I have had problems with magazines, the formatting poor for the titles I have tried, I guess they are trying to catch up with the 7"inch concept... maybe panel views would be better for this type of reading.
I have seen a lot of 1 star reviews and read them - seem most are complaining about not being able to buy the device at all due to where they live, or people who do not even own the device just touting other products. Not sure why such reviews are left up as they are not product reviews.
To address a few of the reviews that do seem to at least come from people who have bought one..
That it is flimsy: The Kindle fire is anything but flimsy, it is solid and has a bit of weight to it making it feel very sturdy/solid.
Takes ages to connect to wi-fi: When I switched on my K-Fire the first thing it asked was for my network password, it then connected, so from hitting the on switch to connecting to the wi-fi was around 40 seconds, after that it connects within seconds everytime you turn the device on.
Advertising is invasive: I have the model that has advertising - it is just a screensaver at the initial screen where you unlock the device, thats it - you see it for a few seconds, and its then gone. Read more ›
Kindle Fire has an impressively quick response time with minimal lag as you scroll through web pages (though whether this remains the case as content is added we will have to wait and see). It's easy to open new tabs, bookmark pages etc, and all the sites I've visisted so far - BBC News, Facebook, MSN and so on - all nicely displayed/configured for this size of tablet.
I will say that I did struggle to get wifi connected initially (the format of the wifi password seems more important to Kindle than it did to my laptop or iphone, both of which happily accepted the short code on the router/modem. For the Kindle, I actually had to find the full code on my laptop control panel and enter it in that exact format for authentication to work). Once up and running I didn't find all the features of the Fire quite as intuitive to navigate as I might have expected - even as a long time iphone user used to touchscreen technology. Read more ›
However, I then got to have a go on one! It is smooth, quick and idiot proof for a technophobe like me. I bought one at the weekend and am so glad i did.
It is really easy to set up, I switched it on and my books were all on there, even the one i am reading right now was set to the right page. Games are fast and clear, I have had to wrestle if from my husband as he loves plying angry birds!
The only downside is that it is not supplied with a charger. Not a massive problem as I have my old kindle charger, but if I didnt I would not have been able to charge it as we do not have a computer.
Have read some reviews about it being impossible to read the kindle fire outdoors. This is not a problem for me. I have used it outside and the screen seemed fine (much better than my samsung phone). I think that it is great, as I can now stay up and read in the dark without disturbing my husband. This was one major drawback of my old kindle, as the small readling lights that you can buy really limit your field of vision.
All in all, a fab device! I have even convinced my sister to buy one!
The Kindle is ideal for holidays or travelling and easily stored in your handbag or holdall. I Didn't realise that you could use this for wi-fi web browsing until I had a chance to play with it. The Kindle Fire will download apps, books, photos and music. I couldn't believe the amount of free books available via Amazon and a lending library where users can share purchases. It has organiser/calender/contacts facilities for those who like to use the filofax/diary. Some teething issues with BBC iPlayer app which is currently being developed for the android market - this will soon become available for those who want to watch tv on your Kindle.
The sound quality wasn't too bad and I was able to play music via the Amazon store. There is an earphone jack input alebit headphones will need to be purchased seperately. I've not had chance to assess the sound quality through the headphones yet so cannot comment.
The Kindle Fire only has an 8GB memory but this is reflective in the price. Amazon offer a free 5GB icloud facility so that you can store your purchases and data on-line rather than use all the memory on the device. Alternatively, you can use other external storage devices.
Accessories don't come cheap but I would consider buying a case as I imagine the kindle could be easily scratched or damaged. I bought the Marware branded kindle fire leather CEO Hybrid case which was a great fit and looks smart. This retails around the £40 mark albeit can be purchased cheaper if you shop around. Read more ›
great build quality.
really easy to use.
exceptional value.
quick delivery. Read more
books: i am able to download my books easily and dosnt take too long to install. Read more
also like the way you can hear music before you buy
