
I have not purchased a Kindle Fire for myself. I have a Kindle with Keyboard and an iPad so I did not feel the need to buy a Kindle Fire. But my Mother got one for Christmas, so I have spent a good bit of time over the last week playing with it, helping her use it and getting a good overall impression of its good and bad.
Conclusion
I will start with the end. If you have an iPad you will not want to buy a Kindle Fire. But if you would like a small tablets to watch videos, surf the web, do some occasional reading and play games, the Kindle Fire is a very good option.
The Good
The screen is quite good. I watch some videos and they were sharp and clear. It is a bit reflective but I did not think any more reflective than the iPad. It will be hard to read in direct sunlight, but that is true with any LCD screen.
The interface is easy to use and the cover-flow idea works for people that are new to tablets. I think it is easier to use than the standard Android system, especially for new users.
The speakers are mobile speakers, so you can’t expect huge sound, but they are sufficient.
The 7-inch size is much better for reading than the iPad. If you are going to have an LCD screen (I really prefer eink for reading, see below) I think the 7 in size is the most natural.
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