Kindle Fire

[Spiros Denaxas]

Likewise.

I got it instead of a Kindle since it runs native Android and not some
limited version from Amazon.


On Thu, Nov 29, 2012 at 5:43 PM, Simon Watson <simon at swat.me.uk> wrote:

> I have the Nexus 7 - it's awesome. No complaints.
>
>
> On 29 November 2012 16:50, Nic Gibson <nicg at corbas.co.uk> wrote:
>
> > I've got a Kindle Fire, a Kindle Fire HD and most of the rest (I do
> > publishing tech for a living, it's an occupational hazard).
> >
> > Given the choice between my Nexus 7 and my Kindle Fire HD, the Nexus 7
> > wins every time. The best eBook app on it (BlueFire probably) is as good
> a
> > reading experience as the Kindle. The Kindle app is as good as Kindle.
> The
> > Kindle fire weighs a ton, uses battery quicker than the Nexus 7 and is
> > nothing like as comfortable to hold. Having said that the iPad mini feels
> > better in the hand than the Nexus 7.
> >
> > nic
> > --
> >
> > On 29 Nov 2012, at 16:45, Dave Cross <dave at dave.org.uk> wrote:
> >
> > > Quoting Mark Keating <m.keating at shadowcat.co.uk>:
> > >
> > >> I would like some informed opinion on the Kindle Fire, a friend is
> > thinking of buying one as a gift for a partner, I could use the review
> > sites but I don't know those people, I do know and like (hey LPW is still
> > bubbling through my veins forgive the crush) you people.
> > >>
> > >> So, good idea, bad idea? Is there something better for the same-ish
> > cost that isn't breaking the bank iPad mini level (I like the Nexus
> > personally but don't own one).
> > >>
> > >> Your responses are thanked for in advance.
> > >
> > > I don't know anyone who has bought a Kindle Fire.
> > >
> > > I know many people who have bought a Nexus 7. None of them regret that
> > decision.
> > >
> > > I can't really see any reason to choose the Kindle Fire over the Nexus
> > 7. You can install the Kindle app on the N7 and then anything that you
> can
> > do on the Kindle Fire.
> > >
> > > Looks like the cheapest Kindle Fire is about £30 cheaper than the
> > cheapest N7. For that saving you seem to get tied more tightly into the
> > Amazon ecosystem.
> > >
> > > I'd recommend the Nexus 7 every time.
> > >
> > > Dave...
> > >
> >
> >
> >
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