Would you sell or return your Kindle Fire for a hypothetical iPad 7 inches?

[beej231]

Originally Posted by poohbear_nc

Never! While iPads are wonderful hardware with wonderful apps (I did own an iPad 1), I HATE being tethered to iTunes and, by & large, being limited/prevented from loading whatever I want onto my tablet. The Fire is open enough to allow me to load virtually whatever I want, and there is no tethering to a cumbersome PC/Mac program. If/when Apple ever wises up to not require iTunes, I may reconsider.

In a heartbeat. I use an iPad when I work. You're not tethered to anything. You are free to use a variety of programs for everything. I love it but could not afford it.

[beej231]

Originally Posted by beej231

In a heartbeat. I use an iPad when I work. You're not tethered to anything. You are free to use a variety of programs for everything. I love it but could not afford it.

However, iTunes is a convenient way to get lots of stuff and you don't need a Mac or PC to get it.

[dacarlson]

Originally Posted by beej231

In a heartbeat. I use an iPad when I work. You're not tethered to anything. You are free to use a variety of programs for everything. I love it but could not afford it.

I would be happy to send you one to "test." Do your dirtiest to screw it up and we'll see if we can fix it.

[jocampo]

Originally Posted by poohbear_nc

I HATE being tethered to iTunes

Well, you don't need need iTunes to sync or update iPad2 , no more. I guess is the same for 1st gen iPad.

Excluding wife's iPod, I don't use iTunes anymore ....

Very early to say and this thread is mere speculation. But if all iPad apps are backward compatible on that hypothetical 7" iPad tablet, including Kindle for iOs, and if price is 300 bucks or less, I may think about it.

[Chi Cygni]

No. I use ipad1 everyday and intend to until it gives the ghost. But after that it will be Android tablet. Not sure of the size, 7 or 10". Fire is not available here.

[scrapking]

Originally Posted by timezone

Never to any Apple product. I have a windows phone. People should try it. It is better than Apple or Android. I hope Amazon comes out with a Windows 8 tablet. Not that far fetched with them poaching a well placed Microsoft employee. I will consider a larger Kindle Fire if it is thinner and lighter. Or a newer 7inch Fire if thinner and lighter with a memory slot.

Kobo's already said they'll be providing reader software for Windows 8 PCs and tablets, so it's definitely on the radar of the e-reader companies.

BTW, I love Windows Phone and the Metro user interface as well. I might retire my Kobo Vox for a Windows 8 tablet running Kobo's software, depending on pricing and features.

Since Windows 8 code can theoretically run on Windows 8 PCs, Windows 8 tablets, and Windows Phone 8 smartphones, can you imagine a transformer-like device that does all three?! 0_o Detach your PC monitor and it becomes a tablet; detach your phone from the monitor for when all you need is a smartphone. It wouldn't be as useful for a family, but might be perfect for a single person or a college student.

[jocampo]

Originally Posted by Chi Cygni

No. I use ipad1 everyday and intend to until it gives the ghost. But after that it will be Android tablet. Not sure of the size, 7 or 10". Fire is not available here.

Wow!

That's a very interesting point, I forgot that. Kindle Fire is not an International device, while iPads are.

There are lot of 10 inches Android tablets on the market (well known companies I mean) but not many on 7 inches.

[beej231]

[QUOTE=jocampo;1981449]Well, you don't need need iTunes to sync or update iPad2 , no more. I guess is the same for 1st gen iPad.

Excluding wife's iPod, I don't use iTunes anymore ....

I switched to Apple products in 2004 so I like the software and use it a lot. I love iPhoto and iTunes, they are both nice interfaces. But the other folks where I work use a variety of other things. They get movies and music anywhere. My biggest usage is apps for handicapped kids. Apple has lots. They also donated the iPad and pay for someone to teach the kids how to use it based on each kid's ability. Can't do better than that. They get my vote.

[Chi Cygni]

Originally Posted by jocampo

Wow!

That's a very interesting point, I forgot that. Kindle Fire is not an International device, while iPads are.

There are lot of 10 inches Android tablets on the market (well known companies I mean) but not many on 7 inches.

I almost didn't post here since I cannot return or sell my Fire as it's not applicable I like Android, got my first phone for xmas and I enjoy the apps. Nevertheless, I like Apple products, very decent and pleasure to work with. My ipad1 was worth every € I paid for it although I didn't know that at the time of purchase. Talk about being blinded by a shiny gadget

[beej231]

Originally Posted by dacarlson

I would be happy to send you one to "test." Do your dirtiest to screw it up and we'll see if we can fix it.

I can't imagine what I could do to it that this group of kids hasn't done, seriously. I think the only thing that could screw it up would be a messed up jailbreak. The kids have already tried everything.

[diba]

For FIRE it is sufficient to install GO launcher, at least for some ...

[Andy_T]

Yes, I would most likely.

While I like my Kindle Fire, I have A LOT of software on the iPad/iPod (> 50 GB, > 500 apps) and see the value of not having to buy everything twice.

Ironically, I like the kindle app on the iPad better than the kindle's native reading programs. Among others, it does two-column text. Don't know why they can't have that on the KFire.

One free app of the day is nice, but on the iTunes store, there's every day dozens of free apps, some of them very good.

Best regards,
Andy

[transer]

Originally Posted by Andy_T

Yes, I would most likely.

While I like my Kindle Fire, I have A LOT of software on the iPad/iPod (> 50 GB, > 500 apps) and see the value of not having to buy everything twice.

I'm in a same boat, I had an iPhone long before Android existed, so I have quite a bit of iOS software. If I had to choose between a Fire and somewhat more expensive 8" iPad, I'd probably choose the iPad just to reuse the software I've already invested in. However, now that I have a Fire, I'm not likely to abandon it for an iPad, unless I win the lottery

[beej231]

Originally Posted by diba

For FIRE it is sufficient to install GO launcher, at least for some ...

Yeah but for the iPad? Jailbreaking I guess, if it gets screwed up.

[jocampo]

Originally Posted by Andy_T

Yes, I would most likely.

While I like my Kindle Fire, I have A LOT of software on the iPad/iPod (> 50 GB, > 500 apps) and see the value of not having to buy everything twice.

Ironically, I like the kindle app on the iPad better than the kindle's native reading programs. Among others, it does two-column text. Don't know why they can't have that on the KFire.

One free app of the day is nice, but on the iTunes store, there's every day dozens of free apps, some of them very good.

Best regards,
Andy

Same feeling.

And I like my Kindle Fire but the reading app. can be better!

The Kindle for iOs looks way more polished and professional. Granted, Kindle for iOs is a more mature product, but I think the Android version has been out there for a while now.