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rusmo · 12-14-2011, 11:38 AM

What tells me I'm making the right decision is I haven't touched it in a week and haven't missed using it. I've been reading using my Kindle 2, surfing and playing games on my iPhone and desktop PC, and watching Netflix on my big screen TV. For all the things I enjoy doing, I have something that does it better and/or more conveniently. The Kindle Fire (and perhaps the tablet PC form factor) fills a demand that doesn't exist in my life.

My biggest disappointment with it is the App Store. Most of the apps and games I use most frequently on my iPhone are not available for the Kindle Fire. I know that'll change over time, but I'm not willing to wait to see if these companies are going to port versions of their apps to the Fire.

So, for now, the smart thing for me to do with my money is return it. I'll definitely be keeping an eye out for news on the device and the platform in the future.

12-14-2011, 11:38 AM	#1
rusmo Junior Member Posts: 7 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2011 Device: Kindle 2i	gasp! I'm returning my Kindle Fire. What tells me I'm making the right decision is I haven't touched it in a week and haven't missed using it. I've been reading using my Kindle 2, surfing and playing games on my iPhone and desktop PC, and watching Netflix on my big screen TV. For all the things I enjoy doing, I have something that does it better and/or more conveniently. The Kindle Fire (and perhaps the tablet PC form factor) fills a demand that doesn't exist in my life. My biggest disappointment with it is the App Store. Most of the apps and games I use most frequently on my iPhone are not available for the Kindle Fire. I know that'll change over time, but I'm not willing to wait to see if these companies are going to port versions of their apps to the Fire. So, for now, the smart thing for me to do with my money is return it. I'll definitely be keeping an eye out for news on the device and the platform in the future.