The Kindle Fire is set to get technology enthusiasts' pulses racing this year. This is a new version of the popular tablet e-book reader. It was announced in late September of 2011 and the first orders were delivered to customers in November.
An improvement on its 3G and 4G predecessors in terms of its e-book capabilities, the Kindle Fire also comes with a myriad of other features which seem to be making it a popular choice with many. These include internet browsing and email, as well as thousands of apps, music and movies that can now be downloaded on to the tablet.
Its appeal seems to lie in the more-for-less approach Amazon has taken with it. The gadget retails at just $200 in the USA, making it significantly cheaper than other tablets such as the IPad.
Of course, with a lower price tag, there are bound to be some pitfalls. Some have complained of the heaviness of the device, as it seems that nowadays every new gadget that comes out is lighter, smaller and thinner than previous versions. At just $200, additional features that are present on other tablets are not available on the Kindle Fire. GPS, a microphone, a camera and 3G wireless are not installed and the storage capacity is rather limited at 8G. For those who want to watch movies, which always take up a lot of storage space, this may be an issue.
The Kindle Fire does have quite a few redeeming qualities however, especially its generous seven-inch screen which has IPS technology. And IPS is a factor which seems to appeal to customers. It is the wide-angle-view capability that allows more than one person to watch a music video or movie on the device at the same time. It is a similar feature to that found on the iPad 2. The resolution of the screen is also a plus point, at 1024 x 600 pixels.
One of the most attractive features of this device is the quality of the multi-touch screen, as it is very responsive, making web browsing much easier. Many touchscreen devices today, such as smart phones, can prove difficult to work with in this regard. Having to swipe several times to turn to another page when reading, for example, can be irritating. The Kindle Fire's sensitive touchscreen seems to be a significant point in its favour.
The Android app store on this device offers almost all of the most well-known and well-loved apps. For those people who want all of the basic features of higher-priced tablets, but are on a tight budget, Kindle Fire is a good alternative.
The battery life is another advantage, coming in between 7 and 9 hours. How quickly it dies will depend on the features that are being used. The dual-core processor used in this device is impressive, considering the small price tag. With 512MB of RAM, it is the same as the iPad 2 in this respect.
It seems that Kindle Fire is the first step in a new, more affordable range of tablets which offer plenty of features at an affordable cost. While there are certainly some kinks to work out, there's no doubt that this new form of tablet will lead the way in terms of cheaper, better technology in the years to come.
The above article is composed and edited by Rosette Summers. She is associated with many Technologies communities broadband expert, the fastest internet provider company, as their freelance writer and adviser. In her free time she writes articles related to broadband technology, mobile phones etc.
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