Netflix, Pandora and more available on Fire - Page 3

sadievan · 11-09-2011, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by SCION

They'll see an increase in orders. Many who were interested in the NOOK because of Netflix will have another reason to consider Amazon. Unless they're die hard .epub only folks or rooters.

Carol

sadievan · 11-09-2011, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by SCION

Did you warn her about the lack of SD card slot and 8Gb of storage?

Carol

gweminence · 11-09-2011, 06:02 PM

Dunno why this is such a surprise to anyone. I've said all along that the ability to sideload nearly anything you want is nearly certain.

tubemonkey · 11-09-2011, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by SCION

Possibly for a handful of folks within that target market who are spec driven. But if it's a basic choice between Amazon's stuff and B&N's stuff, there's no match up.

That's not spec driven; it's content driven.

A tablet without onboard content in an area with no wifi, is an expensive paperweight.

SCION · 11-09-2011, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by tubemonkey

That's not spec driven; it's content driven.

A tablet without onboard content in an area with no wifi, is an expensive paperweight.

I agree. What does that have to do with 8Gb of storage and no SD card slot? If you don't have any more room to store content, then that means you have onboard content.

I get what you're saying about some folks wanting to pop in an SD card with content or easily exceeding the onboard storage. I have Transformers 1 and 2 on my tablet and each one is 1Gb. So, the Kindle would only hold 7 of those movies. I'm not disputing that. But once I'm done watching a movie it's deleted off of my device. I don't need it there anymore.

tubemonkey · 11-09-2011, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by gweminence

It's funny to me that you keep predicting failure for the Fire.

Hundreds of thousands of pre-orders -- a number that will easily surpass 7 digits over the holiday season -- say, you're in the minority.

I'm not predicting failure. It'll be a smash hit this holiday season; and definitely a bigger hit than the Nook Tablet (which I'm getting).

tubemonkey · 11-09-2011, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by SCION

I agree. What does that have to do with 8Gb of storage and no SD card slot? If you don't have any more room to store content, then that means you have onboard content.

It's 6GB and after adding in apps, MP3s, books, audiobooks, and a few movies, the storage is shot. Not good for vacations.

SCION · 11-09-2011, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by tubemonkey

It's 6GB and after adding in apps, MP3s, books, audiobooks, and a few movies, the storage is shot. Not good for vacations.

You mean not good when vacationing someplace that doesn't have WiFi at the hotel you're staying at? Yes, if you're roughing it somewhere then that could be a problem. Or if you're traveling across country in an RV. How often will that be for someone? Someone can always grab a laptop or netbook and bring that for storing and watching movies on for those rare occasions. Or pop in an SD card in a smartphone and watch movies on that.

tubemonkey · 11-09-2011, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by SCION

I get what you're saying about some folks wanting to pop in an SD card with content or easily exceeding the onboard storage. I have Transformers 1 and 2 on my tablet and each one is 1Gb. So, the Kindle would only hold 7 of those movies. I'm not disputing that. But once I'm done watching a movie it's deleted off of my device. I don't need it there anymore.

Amazon shrewdly designed the Fire to be a cloud and streaming device, with the ability to hold a small amount of content. I think some people will quickly tire from constantly loading and unloading videos.

For those who plan to only stream video content, the Fire is an excellent choice and well spec'd for their needs.

LoganK · 11-09-2011, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Noah98

I'm a big fan of Aldiko, and I would like to see it on the Kindle Fire. My wife is leaning towards getting a KF for Christmas

I really like Aldiko as well, but it's so slow compared to the Kindle and Nook. Add in the lack of highlighting and the semi-clunky bookmark interface and it is really falling behind. (Cool Reader is shaping up to be really nice, though...)

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Originally Posted by SCION

Possibly for a handful of folks within that target market who are spec driven. But if it's a basic choice between Amazon's stuff and B&N's stuff, there's no match up.

Exactly, B&N wins. (Sorry, you left yourself open there...)

As I see it, they both have solid marketplaces. (I give an edge to the Nook for ePub support as it is better suited to a lot of the technical content I read, it is easier for me to modify my books when the publisher screws up, and I feel less locked in.) With the Nook I know what I am getting because I have seen it before. What people seem to be missing with the Fire is that it is still built on dreams at this point.

Will the Fire be able to download movies? Will sideloading Android applications really work? Is the interface nice and responsive? Is finding content easy? Is the battery life good? How is it to hold for long periods of time? At this point, I don't think we really know.

For me, personally, Amazon has only one strength that would matter to me: new-content video available for purchase. I'd love to have the option of buying the latest episode of Futurama and watching it on an airplane, but, currently, nobody is willing to sell me that. Amazon, at least, might change this up a bit.

Other than that, we are mostly arguing about a device vs. a slightly different device.

tubemonkey · 11-09-2011, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by SCION

You mean not good when vacationing someplace that doesn't have WiFi at the hotel you're staying at? Yes, if you're roughing it somewhere then that could be a problem. Or if you're traveling across country in an RV. How often will that be for someone? Someone can always grab a laptop or netbook and bring that for storing and watching movies on for those rare occasions. Or pop in an SD card in a smartphone and watch movies on that.

Not everyone stays in hotels, motels, and campgrounds that offer free wifi. So they'd always be without wifi while on vacation.

SCION · 11-09-2011, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by LoganK

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Exactly, B&N wins. (Sorry, you left yourself open there...)

As I see it, they both have solid marketplaces. (I give an edge to the Nook for ePub support as it is better suited to a lot of the technical content I read, it is easier for me to modify my books when the publisher screws up, and I feel less locked in.) .

So you remove the DRM on your books?

Amazon wins for content (books) for me because there are MANY non-fiction ebooks that Barnes and Noble doesn't carry. They're only available on Amazon. I've yet to see an ebook that's only available as a NOOK book.

hn333 · 11-09-2011, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by tubemonkey

I'm surprised to see Netflix there. Well, it looks like B&N got to them. Maybe there's hope for Blockbuster, Hulu Plus, Zinio, and maybe a few Google apps?

From the first day it was announce Amazon said the Fire would have a Netflix app.

tubemonkey · 11-09-2011, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by hn333

From the first day it was announce Amazon said the Fire would have a Netflix app.

Thanks, I don't remember seeing that.

friktion · 11-09-2011, 10:15 PM

Yes, it's good for the Fire (ES File Explorer). Sorry for the delay - I only just read your message.

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Originally Posted by Blossom

Could you check ES File Explorer and see if it has a check by it?

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gweminence Fat Guy Posts: 408 Karma: 24165 Join Date: Jun 2010 Device: Kindle Voyage	Dunno why this is such a surprise to anyone. I've said all along that the ability to sideload nearly anything you want is nearly certain.