Monday, October 17, 2011

The Amazon kindle fire

By Brian Steve


Apple's iPad has single-handedly dominated the tablet PC landscape since its launch in early 2010. With the amount of tablets being launched since 2010, the question always arises regarding how these new tablets stock up from the market leader, the Ipad 2.

We now have seen many top tech companies launch their very own version of tablet PCs such as the Samsung Galaxy, Motorola Xoom and RIM's Blackberry Playbook, to mention several. However, none of those competitors happen to be in a position to significantly impact Apple's domination within the tablet PC arena up to now.

On top, appears to be the Amazon's all-new tablet will pose a large challenge on the ipad tablet, especially that must be pricing $199 in comparison with Apple's ipad tablet price of $499. However, a closer go through the specifications and features needs to help determine which tablet is best for your family. Having said so, let's go on a close go through the positives and negatives on the Amazon Kindle Fire.

Operating-system: the Amazon Kindle Fire runs over a customized version of Android 2. 3 OS, whereas, the Apple 2 runs Apple's iOS 4. 3. 1. Without getting too technical, the two of these os's are comparable, using a few differences. However, with all the mix of the newest cloud-accelerated split browser, Amazon Silk, the net experience around the Kindle is expected a great advantage with regards to speed and performance.

Amazon Silk Browser: as briefly stated previously, Silk can be a cloud-accelerated web browser that is certainly exclusive to Amazon's Kindle Fire. Essentially, this innovative browser does the many heavy lifting through Amazon's remote servers, thereby using less resources on the Kindle Fire device. This not simply works well for the tablets speed and performance, and also conserves battery-life.

Processor: the Kindle Fire uses the TI OMAP 4 dual core processor, whereas, the ipad tablet uses Apple's A5 dual core processor. Both processors possess a speed of just one GHz, therefore, they may be quite comparable when it comes to speed.

Memory & Storage: the 1st generation Kindle Fire has limited space at 8 GB and does not take an alternative to boost this storage (i. e. it shouldn't have a very microSD slot). However, the ipad-2 has various memory storage options, namely, 16, 32 and 64 GB. Having said so, Amazon provides free online space through Amazon cloud for digital content like apps, music, movies, books and games.

Display & Screen Resolution: the Kindle Fire plus the ipad tablet have high-resolution multi-touch screens. However, the Kindle tablet carries a smaller 7 inch screen as compared with the iPad's 9. 7 inch screen. Therefore, dependant upon that which you intend with your tablet for, you would probably choose one in the other.

Camera & Microphone: one of many drawbacks in the Kindle Fire tablet is the fact it lacks webcams. The ipad-2 is included with front and back cameras which can be perfect for online video chatting or conferencing and also for recording videos.

Battery-life & USB Port: the ipad tablet has a advantage in the Kindle Fire in relation to battery-life. The ipad tablet battery can last approximately 10 hours as compared with approximately 8 hours about the Kindle Fire. Regarding USB support, the ipad tablet USB port is via the dock connector, whereas, the Kindle tablet carries a built-in USB 2. 0 (micro-B Connector) and that is easier.

Wireless & 3G Connectivity: the Amazon Kindle Fire comes only while using Wi-Fi options, whereas, Apple's iPad is sold with both, Wi-Fi options in addition to 3G connectivity. If you decide to are constantly moving about and should be coupled to the internet, you ought to be mindful of absence of 3G option from the Kindle tablet.

Apps Availability: the wide selection and sheer quantity of apps available from the Apple Appstore and also security in the apps is huge advantage for iPad users. However, Kindle Fire works on the Android operating-system, meaning users will gain access to the Android os App Market. Also, Kindle tablet users will gain access to the Amazon Appstore which include 1000s of apps and games.

Price Comparison: Amazon has surprised the consumers by pricing the Kindle Fire tablet at US$199. In comparison to the ipad-2 (the least expensive one) costing around US$499, this allows Amazon a massive advantage, particularly when price is actually a big aspect in picking a tablet.

Through the above review, you can determine that Amazon's Kindle Fire will never pose a substantial challenge to Apple's iPad, besides the cost differential. However, In my opinion that this can be a great start for Amazon since it enters the competitive world of tablet PCs. By pricing the Kindle Fire at US$199, Amazon has made tablet PCs a lot more accessible towards the mainstream and will also be a favorite present for your Christmas/Holiday season.




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