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zhanzr · 02-25-2012, 06:27 AM

Although there are a lot of differences, such as the price, the dimensions, the battery longevity, the software support. For a reader whose major focus is on the reading, the most striking difference is the display.

The Kindle Fire has an IPS Touch LCD. If you are already a smartphone user, you will not feel strange to the Fire. The most important point is you will feel fatigue if you read continuously for several hours, like me. Try to read on your smartphone to simulate the scenario.

The Kindle Touch has an E-Ink Touch LCD. Generally speaking, it is very similar to read on a physical book. However, the refresh rate is somehow low. You will notice the slowness when you flip the pages. I usually close my eyes for rest when I flip the pages.

I have a kindle touch myself. Personally I give a 85 score out of 100 . I also plan to buy a kindle fire 2( if it will ever emerge) as a complement.

If you majorly want to use a device for reading, I recommend a Kindle Touch. But notice the slow refresh rate. In all the other situation, choose the Fire.

02-25-2012, 06:27 AM	#14
zhanzr Member Posts: 18 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Hong Kong Device: Kindle Touch	The most striking difference is the display Although there are a lot of differences, such as the price, the dimensions, the battery longevity, the software support. For a reader whose major focus is on the reading, the most striking difference is the display. The Kindle Fire has an IPS Touch LCD. If you are already a smartphone user, you will not feel strange to the Fire. The most important point is you will feel fatigue if you read continuously for several hours, like me. Try to read on your smartphone to simulate the scenario. The Kindle Touch has an E-Ink Touch LCD. Generally speaking, it is very similar to read on a physical book. However, the refresh rate is somehow low. You will notice the slowness when you flip the pages. I usually close my eyes for rest when I flip the pages. I have a kindle touch myself. Personally I give a 85 score out of 100 . I also plan to buy a kindle fire 2( if it will ever emerge) as a complement. If you majorly want to use a device for reading, I recommend a Kindle Touch. But notice the slow refresh rate. In all the other situation, choose the Fire.