Have you pre-ordered the Kindle Fire (poll)

OtterBooks · 09-28-2011, 04:09 PM

Keeping it simple for now. This isn't about general or possible future interest in purchase (or disinterest), but a poll of those who have already decided prior to release. *It is merely a raw count of a particular decision, not an adversarial opinion poll or percentage measurement. It's just easier than asking without a poll and then manually counting from responses.

Neither could mean you aren't interested at all, or may still be deciding, but I just wanted to get a feel for how many jumped on Fire right away. If you are disinterested or hesitant, ok, feel free to comment as such to contribute to amusing discussion. I was going to put this in Kindle forums, but General seemed a better fit since the Fire could conceivably appeal to non traditional kindle owners.

I set the poll to extend up until the day before release day, but I messed up my math. If a moderator would be so gracious as to change it to be open for votes until November 14th, that would be swell. If not, no biggie.

Edit: If you're undecided but think there's a chance you'll order sometime before release, feel free to hold off your vote til later (since you cant change the vote later, I dont think).

Nyssa · 09-28-2011, 04:35 PM

Not planning on getting one any time soon, if at all, but then again, that's what I originally said about the iPhone, so who knows..... *shrug*

SCION · 09-28-2011, 04:36 PM

Ordered 2 for children.

wodin · 09-28-2011, 04:37 PM

I'm happy with my 7" Galaxy Tab.

While the price of the Fire is attractive, it's got nothing I don't already have; plus a lot more.

EowynCarter · 09-28-2011, 04:38 PM

No, I never pre-order anything. And it's US only.

I might think about it when it have a price in euros.

DiapDealer · 09-28-2011, 04:44 PM

I don't need a giant cell-phone that can't make phone calls.

Daithi · 09-28-2011, 04:49 PM

I'm still thinking about.

I'd like one, but I'd prefer a 10" screen, so maybe I'll wait. But, $200 is pretty cheap, so maybe I'll just get one.

I'm also thinking about getting one for my kids for Christmas. I'm also thinking about the $79 Kindles for my niece and nephew.

abookreader · 09-28-2011, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DiapDealer

I don't need a giant cell-phone that can't make phone calls.

Makes it that much harder for the politicians to reach you with the robocalls come election time.

JD Gumby · 09-28-2011, 05:20 PM

Lack of a definitive 'no' option is rather silly and biases the poll beyond all repair (and explaining the scope of 'Neither' in the OP doesn't help). I know I, for one, will never, EVER get a Kindle Fire, what with its browser being a man-in-the-middle by routing everything through its cloud servers - including SSL connections.

OtterBooks · 09-28-2011, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JD Gumby

Lack of a definitive 'no' option is rather silly and biases the poll beyond all repair (and explaining the scope of 'Neither' in the OP doesn't help). I know I, for one, will never, EVER get a Kindle Fire, what with its browser being a man-in-the-middle by routing everything through its cloud servers - including SSL connections.

It's just a headcount, good sir, relax. Not an opinion poll. I just wanted an approximate number of people around here who pre-ordered, or will soon. That's all it does. It does not establish some kind of 'winner'. If you wish to make a "How do you feel about the Fire" poll, be my guest. Conversation about how contrary you are to buying it is more than welcome, of course, but the poll itself is merely a headcount. I understand that many people don't want one (heck, probably most people don't want one).

replica145 · 09-28-2011, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DiapDealer

I don't need a giant cell-phone that can't make phone calls.

This. It's a pretty slick device but I already have a smartphone and give Amazon enough money. I'd consider a dirt cheap 10" to read digital comics, but that's all.

patrickt · 09-28-2011, 06:54 PM

I ordered a new Kindle ereader. I don't need a tablet PC.

pixiestyx · 09-28-2011, 07:05 PM

Neither. Other than books, I'm not a big fan of pre-ordering in general. I like to wait and see reviews from those who have used the item hands on. Too much marketing hype & spin these days. Besides, with other 7" tablets coming out soon, I'd rather wait and have some fun comparison shopping

nookkatz · 09-28-2011, 07:28 PM

I don't intend to buy one, though I think it's a great device. I'm happy with my stock Nook Color.

JeremyR · 09-28-2011, 08:38 PM

Well, besides being broke, I just really don't know what I would do with it.

I read on a K3. Games? I'm waiting to get one of those Sony Vitas. Movies/music? Too big, and I use my laptop for that.

View Poll Results: Have you pre-ordered the Kindle Fire?
Already clicked that green button. Hurry up Amazon.	28	22.22%
Definitely will pre-order, just waiting until: home from work/payday/spouse approval etc	5	3.97%
Neither	93	73.81%
Voters: 126. You may not vote on this poll

09-28-2011, 04:09 PM	#1
OtterBooks Wizard Posts: 1,262 Karma: 2979086 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: Kindle 4, iPad Mini/Retina	Have you pre-ordered the Kindle Fire (poll) Keeping it simple for now. This isn't about general or possible future interest in purchase (or disinterest), but a poll of those who have already decided prior to release. It is merely a raw count of a particular decision, not an adversarial opinion poll or percentage measurement. It's just easier than asking without a poll and then manually counting from responses. Neither could mean you aren't interested at all, or may still be deciding, but I just wanted to get a feel for how many jumped on Fire right away. If you are disinterested or hesitant, ok, feel free to comment as such to contribute to amusing discussion. I was going to put this in Kindle forums, but General seemed a better fit since the Fire could conceivably appeal to non traditional kindle owners. I set the poll to extend up until the day before release day, but I messed up my math. If a moderator would be so gracious as to change it to be open for votes until November 14th, that would be swell. If not, no biggie. Edit: If you're undecided but think there's a chance you'll order sometime before release, feel free to hold off your vote til later (since you cant change the vote later, I dont think). Last edited by OtterBooks; 09-28-2011 at 06:18 PM.*

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09-28-2011, 04:35 PM	#2
Nyssa Series Addict Posts: 6,180 Karma: 167189477 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Florida, USA Device: Kindle Paperwhite (2nd Gen)	Not planning on getting one any time soon, if at all, but then again, that's what I originally said about the iPhone, so who knows..... shrug

09-28-2011, 04:36 PM	#3
SCION Séduisant Posts: 4,706 Karma: 2107018 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Texas, USA Device: Boox Note Air2+; Kobo Libra2; Kindle Scribe, Oasis3; iPad Mini6	Ordered 2 for children.

09-28-2011, 04:37 PM	#4
wodin Illiterate Posts: 10,279 Karma: 37848716 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: The Sandwich Isles Device: Samsung Galaxy S10+, Microsoft Surface Pro	I'm happy with my 7" Galaxy Tab. While the price of the Fire is attractive, it's got nothing I don't already have; plus a lot more.

09-28-2011, 04:38 PM	#5
EowynCarter Wizard Posts: 4,332 Karma: 4000000 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Paris Device: Cybooks; Sony PRS-T1	No, I never pre-order anything. And it's US only. I might think about it when it have a price in euros.

09-28-2011, 04:44 PM	#6
DiapDealer Grand Sorcerer Posts: 27,547 Karma: 193191846 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: Nexus 7, Kindle Fire HD	I don't need a giant cell-phone that can't make phone calls.

09-28-2011, 04:49 PM	#7
Daithi Publishers are evil! Posts: 2,418 Karma: 36205264 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rhode Island Device: Various Kindles	I'm still thinking about. I'd like one, but I'd prefer a 10" screen, so maybe I'll wait. But, $200 is pretty cheap, so maybe I'll just get one. I'm also thinking about getting one for my kids for Christmas. I'm also thinking about the $79 Kindles for my niece and nephew.

09-28-2011, 05:20 PM	#9
JD Gumby Cynical Old Curmudgeon Posts: 1,085 Karma: 8495696 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Halifax, Canada Device: Kobo Mini, Kobo Arc, HTC Desire C	Lack of a definitive 'no' option is rather silly and biases the poll beyond all repair (and explaining the scope of 'Neither' in the OP doesn't help). I know I, for one, will never, EVER get a Kindle Fire, what with its browser being a man-in-the-middle by routing everything through its cloud servers - including SSL connections.

09-28-2011, 06:54 PM	#12
patrickt Wizard Posts: 1,221 Karma: 8381518 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Oaxaca, Mexico Device: Paperwhite 4 X 2	I ordered a new Kindle ereader. I don't need a tablet PC.

09-28-2011, 07:05 PM	#13
pixiestyx Enthusiast Posts: 41 Karma: 483410 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: New England Device: Aura H2O; N7 2013; Samsung GN 10.1 2014	Neither. Other than books, I'm not a big fan of pre-ordering in general. I like to wait and see reviews from those who have used the item hands on. Too much marketing hype & spin these days. Besides, with other 7" tablets coming out soon, I'd rather wait and have some fun comparison shopping

09-28-2011, 07:28 PM	#14
nookkatz Tuxedo Cats! Posts: 210 Karma: 1033575 Join Date: Aug 2010 Device: Nooks and iThings	I don't intend to buy one, though I think it's a great device. I'm happy with my stock Nook Color.

09-28-2011, 08:38 PM	#15
JeremyR Guru Posts: 973 Karma: 2458402 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: St. Louis Device: Kindle Keyboard, Nook HD+	Well, besides being broke, I just really don't know what I would do with it. I read on a K3. Games? I'm waiting to get one of those Sony Vitas. Movies/music? Too big, and I use my laptop for that.