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Originally Posted by BBR
I was considering having a look at this, but after reading this review in full - I'll stick to my apple, and look around for a decent e-ink device as a follow up.
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So, an Apple fanboy has decided not to get another tablet based on an editorial by another Apple fanboy? In other news, the sun will rise tomorrow.
For the record, the Fire *is*a tablet. I know this because I am using mine for a LOT more than reading eBooks and watching videos. I haven't hit the app space limit, but I have installed some useful applications including...
- an alarm clock
- a calculator
- a notepad
- a contact manager
- a conversion app
- a dictionary
- an office app (full create/edit)
- an email client
- facebook
- flash cards
- a GRE/SAT app
- a calendar
- internet radio
- a list manager
- a math tutorial
- a math reference
- periodic table
- a police scanner
- spanish flashcards
- spanish tutorial
- anatomy tutorial
- sketch book
- a texting utility
- wifi analyzer
- a metronome
- a weather app
- a signing app
and countless games, so, indeed, there *is* an app for that.
I could use another tablet for these things. I chose Amazon's Fire because...
1) It's a great value. It only costs $200 (and I got mine for a lot less than that). Amazon has provided me with beaucoup free apps and content. I can borrow media from Amazon and public libraries. Prime is good. Free shipping plus tv and movies for $80/yr is appealing to me. (Netflix has doubled in price and I may just transition to Amazon next year.) I have a high level of confidence that Amazon will grow their media library.
2) I believe Amazon is in this game to win. Like Microsoft, Amazon is a tenacious competitor. From discount book store to online retailer to media mogul, Bezos is very serious. I don't expect to learn that the Fire has been discontinued or is no longer supported.
3) Jeff Bezos: “There are two kinds of companies, those that work to try to charge more and those that work to charge less. We will be the second.” I believe this and look forward to an enduring relationship with Amazon.
I can't believe how much scrutiny this toy has received. Reminds me of the people who press their faces against a 32" TV screen trying to discern a difference between 720p and 1080p. Take a step back and enjoy the show.