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cicsos2 · 08-19-2013, 10:20 AM

I also have a Gen 1 KF. It is now more responsive and fun to use. Apps, apps, and more apps - available from multiple locations. If you don't like the default launcher, try another. You will have easy access to two more plus what ever else may be available.

I've stuck with Dolphin plus Flash so I can still stream Amazon Prime Videos.

The email app is much better than the default Amazon email. I used Kaiten email on my KF before converting and right now have both since I can't decide which one I like best.

Their customer service, via the forums, is beyond expectations - for both live chat as well as Q&A. Even when they are outside the support times, it is not unusual to find one or more of them still there helping people. The closest thing to a canned response that you may see is "I'm on live chat right now, ready to help". One night, one of the guys stayed with me until 1am his time. I signed off and went to bed - but he stayed with it and by 8am the next day, he had a new build with a fix for my problem.

Plus - now the HD models are also supported in addition to the Gen 1 and 2. For the 8.9 with 4g LTE - you will lose the cell data capability (i.e. no 4G LTE) - so that is a major decision. In my case, I'll keep my 8.9 4G as a stock Kindle.

One of the items I'm looking forward to trying is to use an OTG cable and hook up a 8 or 8 gig memory stick and try playing a movie. One of the Gen 1 users has got that working.

They have implemented a battery saving option - it turns the wireless off when you put it to sleep unless the power cord is hooked up. Last Monday (7 days ago) I charged the device overnight. The next morning I unplugged it, checked the battery level and put it to sleep. During the week I would take a peek at the battery level once or twice a day. Finally, on Saturday night, when the battery level had finally dropped to 78%, I went ahead and recharged.

Lest I forget - especially with the complaints about the changes to the Silk browser that got pushed down last week - I now have control over when the device checks for updates to the operating system and if any updates are applied automatically or manually.

So, go on over to the N2Aos.com site and check out the FAQs and the forums ... and then go ahead and spend the $20 and join the party.

For the record: I have no connection to the N2A group other than I've paid my $20 to upgrade my Gen 1 Kindle Fire that was covered in dust and crying for attention.

08-19-2013, 10:20 AM	#23
cicsos2 Enthusiast Posts: 44 Karma: 11536 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Texas Device: kindle Kbd, Fire(N2A), & 8.9	Why Switch? Why Not! I also have a Gen 1 KF. It is now more responsive and fun to use. Apps, apps, and more apps - available from multiple locations. If you don't like the default launcher, try another. You will have easy access to two more plus what ever else may be available. I've stuck with Dolphin plus Flash so I can still stream Amazon Prime Videos. The email app is much better than the default Amazon email. I used Kaiten email on my KF before converting and right now have both since I can't decide which one I like best. Their customer service, via the forums, is beyond expectations - for both live chat as well as Q&A. Even when they are outside the support times, it is not unusual to find one or more of them still there helping people. The closest thing to a canned response that you may see is "I'm on live chat right now, ready to help". One night, one of the guys stayed with me until 1am his time. I signed off and went to bed - but he stayed with it and by 8am the next day, he had a new build with a fix for my problem. Plus - now the HD models are also supported in addition to the Gen 1 and 2. For the 8.9 with 4g LTE - you will lose the cell data capability (i.e. no 4G LTE) - so that is a major decision. In my case, I'll keep my 8.9 4G as a stock Kindle. One of the items I'm looking forward to trying is to use an OTG cable and hook up a 8 or 8 gig memory stick and try playing a movie. One of the Gen 1 users has got that working. They have implemented a battery saving option - it turns the wireless off when you put it to sleep unless the power cord is hooked up. Last Monday (7 days ago) I charged the device overnight. The next morning I unplugged it, checked the battery level and put it to sleep. During the week I would take a peek at the battery level once or twice a day. Finally, on Saturday night, when the battery level had finally dropped to 78%, I went ahead and recharged. Lest I forget - especially with the complaints about the changes to the Silk browser that got pushed down last week - I now have control over when the device checks for updates to the operating system and if any updates are applied automatically or manually. So, go on over to the N2Aos.com site and check out the FAQs and the forums ... and then go ahead and spend the $20 and join the party. For the record: I have no connection to the N2A group other than I've paid my $20 to upgrade my Gen 1 Kindle Fire that was covered in dust and crying for attention.