Kindle Fire - Page 3

Filark · 10-24-2011, 08:24 PM

I'm looking for something for my Dad. He thinks he wants a tablet, and he's a big reader so the Vox looks good. But no Google Market? Maybe that's not a problem, but it kind of undercuts the "open" and no-need-to-root argument, doesn't it?

I'd give my Dad an eDGe, but it's too complicated for someone whose memory is not what it once was. I might have to look at Windows tablets, since that's what he knows. Or break down and go with an iPad since that's what my brothers have. ("You should see all the things they can do!") He'll use it to keep up with baseball, check the stock market, read, maybe Netflix, maybe Excel, email, video Skype. Any ideas??

Thanks!

glow · 10-24-2011, 10:43 PM

Oh, I thought the Vox was supposed to have Market access. Was I misinformed?

nikkie · 10-25-2011, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by glow

Oh, I thought the Vox was supposed to have Market access. Was I misinformed?

AFAIK, the Vox does have market access.

glow · 10-25-2011, 12:59 AM

Hmm, it seems unclear based on the wording here:
http://www.kobobooks.com/kobovox_apps

Filark · 10-25-2011, 01:21 AM

The link Nikkie posted has a question a few comments down that questions market access for the Vox, but the author says she has had "confirmation" that the Vox will have the Android Market. I was reading in other areas of MobileRead and thought the consensus was no official Google Market (judging by the 15000 free apps comment, mostly). If it were for me, I wouldn't care. But for Dad it might matter.

You would think Kobo would be more specific in their information if they really are providing access to the "Market." Not that anyone really needs more than 15,000 apps!

nikkie · 10-25-2011, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Filark

The link Nikkie posted has a question a few comments down that questions market access for the Vox, but the author says she has had "confirmation" that the Vox will have the Android Market. I was reading in other areas of MobileRead and thought the consensus was no official Google Market (judging by the 15000 free apps comment, mostly). If it were for me, I wouldn't care. But for Dad it might matter.

You would think Kobo would be more specific in their information if they really are providing access to the "Market." Not that anyone really needs more than 15,000 apps!

My guess is that the 15,000 refers to apps from the marketplace that work with the Vox.

Filark · 10-25-2011, 02:58 AM

Ah! Could be!

5thWiggle · 10-25-2011, 06:56 AM

If you look closely at the images on the kobo website, the market is GetJar, not Google. But that's not to say you can't use Amazon (in the US), handango, or any of the other places we non-market edge users find stuff.

kennyc · 10-25-2011, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by nikkie

Also it's really annoying dealing with hacked firmware every time there's a real update by the maker. I prefer hardware that is open by nature - much easier to work with. I think the Kindle Fire will have a huge market, but I personally would choose a device with access to the marketplace and the same specs.

Have you guys seen the Kobo Vox? Same price as the Kindle Fire, but more open.

Looks nice! I love it, and the price!

AmericanDane · 10-26-2011, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by DianNC

I love that the Kindle tablet has a USB port. Wish the NC did.

The nook color does have a USB port when you install CM7.1 - also this adds a limited range bluetooth and allows you to plug in USB drives to your Nook Color. The dev community is still working on the ability to use a USB camera and mic.

lilly12 · 10-31-2011, 07:28 AM

Is kindle fire is perfect for all ebooks or only amazon ebooks?

WT Sharpe · 10-31-2011, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by lilly12

Is kindle fire is perfect for all ebooks or only amazon ebooks?

That's a good question. The regular Kindles are restricted to Amazon and Kindle-compatible files (such as .prc, .pdf, .txt & .mobi), but the Fire, being a tablet, may be able to run apps that read other formats. My suspicion (but don't take this to the bank yet) is that it will have the capability to read other formats.

kennyc · 10-31-2011, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by WT Sharpe

That's a good question. The regular Kindles are restricted to Amazon and Kindle-compatible files (such as .prc, .pdf, .txt & .mobi), but the Fire, being a tablet, may be able to run apps that read other formats. My suspicion (but don't take this to the bank yet) is that it will have the capability to read other formats.

It's the Microsoft way!

(surround and embrace and suffocate!

).

I too suspect that other reading apps will be supported, but it remains to be seen. I also suspect that it will be rooted within hours of it's release which would open it to other reading apps.

10-24-2011, 08:24 PM	#31
Filark Armed with a smile :) Posts: 1,421 Karma: 2463560 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: California, USA Device: enTourage eDGe & Pocket eDGe, Samsung Galaxy Note II	I'm looking for something for my Dad. He thinks he wants a tablet, and he's a big reader so the Vox looks good. But no Google Market? Maybe that's not a problem, but it kind of undercuts the "open" and no-need-to-root argument, doesn't it? I'd give my Dad an eDGe, but it's too complicated for someone whose memory is not what it once was. I might have to look at Windows tablets, since that's what he knows. Or break down and go with an iPad since that's what my brothers have. ("You should see all the things they can do!") He'll use it to keep up with baseball, check the stock market, read, maybe Netflix, maybe Excel, email, video Skype. Any ideas?? Thanks! Last edited by Filark; 10-24-2011 at 08:35 PM.

10-31-2011, 07:28 AM	#41
lilly12 Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2011 Device: kindle	Hi Is kindle fire is perfect for all ebooks or only amazon ebooks?

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10-24-2011, 10:43 PM	#32
glow Book and Gadget Fan Posts: 199 Karma: 19698 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NJ, USA Device: Nooks GL3, ST w/GL, Color, HD+; Kindles Voyage & Paperwhite; PE, EE	Oh, I thought the Vox was supposed to have Market access. Was I misinformed?

10-25-2011, 12:59 AM	#34
glow Book and Gadget Fan Posts: 199 Karma: 19698 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NJ, USA Device: Nooks GL3, ST w/GL, Color, HD+; Kindles Voyage & Paperwhite; PE, EE	Hmm, it seems unclear based on the wording here: http://www.kobobooks.com/kobovox_apps

10-25-2011, 01:21 AM	#35
Filark Armed with a smile :) Posts: 1,421 Karma: 2463560 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: California, USA Device: enTourage eDGe & Pocket eDGe, Samsung Galaxy Note II	The link Nikkie posted has a question a few comments down that questions market access for the Vox, but the author says she has had "confirmation" that the Vox will have the Android Market. I was reading in other areas of MobileRead and thought the consensus was no official Google Market (judging by the 15000 free apps comment, mostly). If it were for me, I wouldn't care. But for Dad it might matter. You would think Kobo would be more specific in their information if they really are providing access to the "Market." Not that anyone really needs more than 15,000 apps!

10-25-2011, 02:58 AM	#37
Filark Armed with a smile :) Posts: 1,421 Karma: 2463560 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: California, USA Device: enTourage eDGe & Pocket eDGe, Samsung Galaxy Note II	Ah! Could be!

10-25-2011, 06:56 AM	#38
5thWiggle Benevolent Evil Lord Posts: 1,704 Karma: 48339466 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Evil Canada (We all have goatees!) Device: Galaxy Note 8.0, Galaxy Note, iPad Mini, PocketEdge(retired)	If you look closely at the images on the kobo website, the market is GetJar, not Google. But that's not to say you can't use Amazon (in the US), handango, or any of the other places we non-market edge users find stuff.

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