I have both a Kindle reader and Kindle Fire tablet. Both have their merits and I still use them both. The e-ink Kindle reader has unbelievable battery life, but apart from the browser, which is great for downloading from Project Gutneberg, it lacks tablety features.
The Fire is a good solid low cost tablet. I got the first released one with no camera or memory slot. The display is very nice and it is full of android goodness and lets you play Angry Birds when Anne Rice gets a bit too heavy. The reader is about the same, but gives you a light beige background, not sure why.
Mother got the Fire as her reader of choice. I am not sure if she even uses the applications. Fire battery life if 2-3 hours on a good day, but it charges quite fast.
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Date: 2013-02-07 06:56 am (UTC)The Fire is a good solid low cost tablet. I got the first released one with no camera or memory slot. The display is very nice and it is full of android goodness and lets you play Angry Birds when Anne Rice gets a bit too heavy. The reader is about the same, but gives you a light beige background, not sure why.
Mother got the Fire as her reader of choice. I am not sure if she even uses the applications. Fire battery life if 2-3 hours on a good day, but it charges quite fast.