HD New 2014 Kindle Fires - discuss - Page 78

zebradude · 02-09-2015, 08:44 AM

Fire HDX 2014 64GB $299.00 TODAY ONLY

Scarpad · 02-09-2015, 01:08 PM

Yeah this is a good deal I picked one up, using deferred payments 70 a month, didn't buy the origami case kinda expensive , anyone recommend a good case ? I might just use a sleeve and a skin

zebradude · 02-09-2015, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scarpad

Yeah this is a good deal I picked one up, using deferred payments 70 a month, didn't buy the origami case kinda expensive , anyone recommend a good case ? I might just use a sleeve and a skin

I really LOVE the origami case as it becomes a stand in 2 ways.

now you can purchase the regular origami case used on the site for $27.95 and they ship it using Prime!

just my .02 cents

Kokomo Lee · 02-10-2015, 11:05 PM

Thank you! I also picked up an HDX 8.9 at the sale price with the 5 payment plan. Looking forward to trying it out.

rcentros · 02-14-2015, 01:48 AM

I never thought I'd buy a Fire, but I've got an HD 6 (with Fintie Smartshell) coming (Sunday for the case, Monday for the HD 6). My daughter bought an HD 8.9" (one of the original 8.9" Fires, but like new condition) and the seller threw in a slightly damaged, 1st Generation Kindle Fire -- which she gave to me. I found out two things using the Kindle Fire. 1) It's not that bad for reading when using Sepia and 2) It works really well with Amazon Prime for movies (and TV shows) and music.

So the slur against the Kindle is that it's merely a media consumption machine. The irony is ... I wasn't in the market for a tablet and wouldn't have bought one. But the 1st Generation Kindle Fire showed how useful a Kindle could be when paired with Amazon Prime. The reasons I didn't just stick with the Kindle Fire is because 1) The blotch on the screen -- kind of like a magnetic mark on a CRT monitor, and 2) It's a bit a big and 3) It's a little outdated. I wanted -- for example -- to install a newer web browser and Chrome, Firefox and Outlook would not work. Really, though, for a four year old device it's pretty useful on Amazon. I've watched a few TV shows and listened to some music -- which brings me to 4) I wanted Bluetooth for my Bluetooth headphones and (maybe in the future) for a Bluetooth Keyboard. Oh, and 5) The $15 off sale, and 6) The ability to spread the cost through five payments (though I'll probably pay the rest off in one lump sum, if everything works out as I hope).

At any rate, I'll let you know what I think the HD 6 when I've tried it out a bit. I hope the Fintie case is good. I like the fact that the HD 6 popped in -- leaving the whole screen open and available. Now, if I can figure out how to use it to control my Chromecast.

booklover6 · 02-14-2015, 07:48 AM

@rcentros If you think reading is fine on the 1st gen Fire, you will be amazed how the screen looks for reading on the HD6. I just love it!

I still use eink for when I leave the house, though. I actually prefer to grab my Kobo Aura, even though the screen contrast is not as good as my Glo, simply because it is so small and thin.

rcentros · 02-15-2015, 01:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by booklover6

@rcentros If you think reading is fine on the 1st gen Fire, you will be amazed how the screen looks for reading on the HD6. I just love it!

I still use eink for when I leave the house, though. I actually prefer to grab my Kobo Aura, even though the screen contrast is not as good as my Glo, simply because it is so small and thin.

I'm still not convinced that LCD is better than E-Ink, but I have been reading more on my phone recently (also using Sepia).

I'm having fun guessing when the HD 6 and case will come in. Originally it was Monday for the HD 6 and Sunday for the Fintie Smartshell. Then it changed to Monday for both. Now it's changed to Sunday (later today) for both, and now they're both in the same box. If it gets dropped back to Monday again, I won't lose any sleep over it. I live in Fort Worth ... these packages start in Fort Worth -- then go to Dallas, then come back to Fort Worth.

Josieb1 · 02-15-2015, 05:17 AM

I love my HD 6. I don't have prime though (although if they develop one of their new TV shows I will, I can't remember it's name but it's the U.S. occupied by Germany one) so use my Fire mainly for audiobooks and text to speech and the occasional reading. I actualy love the white text on black background. Hubby likes the games.

rcentros · 02-15-2015, 12:37 PM

The HD 6 and Case arrived at about 9:30 A.M. -- about half an hour after getting home from early Mass. First impressions. The HD 6 feels and looks bigger than I expected. The screen really does show fingerprints. (I might have to find some kind of screen protector.) Until the HD 6 updated, the web browser wouldn't load pages even though I had successfully registered? (Odd.) Once the update finished everything was fine. Read a chapter out of my current book -- the screen is sharp. Played a movie snippet -- was surprised at the volume and clarity of the sound (and the quality of the video). Much louder than the 1st Generation Kindle Fire.

As for the Fintie case ... I like its look and feel -- and, when opening and closing the cover, it successfully turns the HD 6 on and off -- but I don't like the way it doesn't quite fold back on itself. So far not particularly comfortable for holding. But I probably just have some adjusting to do to get used to it. If I can't adjust to it, I may look into an Amazon OEM case -- if they fold back a little better.

At any rate, overall I like it.

Josieb1 · 02-15-2015, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rcentros

As for the Fintie case ... I like its look and feel -- and, when opening and closing the cover, it successfully turns the HD 6 on and off -- but I don't like the way it doesn't quite fold back on itself. So far not particularly comfortable for holding. But I probably just have some adjusting to do to get used to it. If I can't adjust to it, I may look into an Amazon OEM case -- if they fold back a little better.

At any rate, overall I like it.

I bought a third party case first, then the Amazon Standing Case in red. That's much better quality IMO.

http://www.amazon.com/Standing-Prote...+standing+case

I bought mine used btw.

rcentros · 02-15-2015, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Josieb1

I bought a third party case first, then the Amazon Standing Case in red. That's much better quality IMO.

http://www.amazon.com/Standing-Prote...+standing+case

I bought mine used btw.

That's probably what I'll end up doing. I was a bit too cheap, I think. Actually everything is fine with the Fintie case, except when folding it over. I'll use it for a while. If I don't get used to it, I'll pick up one of the Amazon ones. Used and new Amazon cases currently aren't a whole lot different in price, at least not in black.

Just to see if it would work, I installed GrooVe IP on the HD6. Actually doesn't work too bad for a WiFi phone. Except I felt kind of silly holding a 6" tablet to my ear. Gave it a pretty good test -- about a 25 minute call to my brother. This may work out alright.

DreamWriter · 02-15-2015, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rcentros

The HD 6 and Case arrived at about 9:30 A.M. -- about half an hour after getting home from early Mass. First impressions. The HD 6 feels and looks bigger than I expected. The screen really does show fingerprints. (I might have to find some kind of screen protector.) Until the HD 6 updated, the web browser wouldn't load pages even though I had successfully registered? (Odd.) Once the update finished everything was fine. Read a chapter out of my current book -- the screen is sharp. Played a movie snippet -- was surprised at the volume and clarity of the sound (and the quality of the video). Much louder than the 1st Generation Kindle Fire.

As for the Fintie case ... I like its look and feel -- and, when opening and closing the cover, it successfully turns the HD 6 on and off -- but I don't like the way it doesn't quite fold back on itself. So far not particularly comfortable for holding. But I probably just have some adjusting to do to get used to it. If I can't adjust to it, I may look into an Amazon OEM case -- if they fold back a little better.

At any rate, overall I like it.

Glad you're enjoying your Fire HD6! It's nice that it arrived a day earlier than expected.

I use my Fire HD6 mostly for reading and streaming Amazon prime TV and movies. It works great! The screen clarity and colors are amazing.

Blossom · 02-15-2015, 07:36 PM

I use mine as my main reader now my Nexus 7 has updated to Lollipop it has done something to clarity of the screen that I can no longer read on it in the dark without my eyes going crazy. I use a Poetic Slimline case. It's a nice case for the price. My KF6 is wonderful to read on.

Breathinlady · 02-16-2015, 03:42 PM

After buying several cases for my HD6 finally found the ideal one for me. It is light weight, offered in several colors. The price is reasonable with all the goodies a case should have, a hand strap, a MUST for me to read easily laying down, magnetic on/off cover and a stylus holder..
MoKo Amazon Kindle Fire HD 6 2014 Case

booklover6 · 02-16-2015, 04:05 PM

I don't use a case, I use a shell, like this one (though I got one from China for half that price via ebay)

02-14-2015, 07:48 AM	#1161
booklover6 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,545 Karma: 14008730 Join Date: May 2008 Location: PA (USA) Device: Kobo Clara, 2E, Libre 1, PW4, PW5, 2022 Kindle, Kobo Libre Colour	@rcentros If you think reading is fine on the 1st gen Fire, you will be amazed how the screen looks for reading on the HD6. I just love it! I still use eink for when I leave the house, though. I actually prefer to grab my Kobo Aura, even though the screen contrast is not as good as my Glo, simply because it is so small and thin. Last edited by booklover6; 02-14-2015 at 07:57 AM.

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02-09-2015, 08:44 AM	#1156
zebradude Addict Posts: 310 Karma: 12963484 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Naperville, IL, MidGard Device: See Signature	Fire HDX 2014 64GB $299.00 TODAY ONLY

02-09-2015, 01:08 PM	#1157
Scarpad Addict Posts: 310 Karma: 1013114 Join Date: Sep 2006	Yeah this is a good deal I picked one up, using deferred payments 70 a month, didn't buy the origami case kinda expensive , anyone recommend a good case ? I might just use a sleeve and a skin

02-10-2015, 11:05 PM	#1159
Kokomo Lee Keeps on Ticking... Posts: 79 Karma: 42864 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pacific NW Device: Kindles, iStuff, Nexus and a partridge	Thank you! I also picked up an HDX 8.9 at the sale price with the 5 payment plan. Looking forward to trying it out.

02-14-2015, 01:48 AM	#1160
rcentros eReader Wrangler Posts: 7,847 Karma: 51000001 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Boise, ID Device: PB HD3, GL3, Tolino Vision 4, Voyage, Clara HD	I never thought I'd buy a Fire, but I've got an HD 6 (with Fintie Smartshell) coming (Sunday for the case, Monday for the HD 6). My daughter bought an HD 8.9" (one of the original 8.9" Fires, but like new condition) and the seller threw in a slightly damaged, 1st Generation Kindle Fire -- which she gave to me. I found out two things using the Kindle Fire. 1) It's not that bad for reading when using Sepia and 2) It works really well with Amazon Prime for movies (and TV shows) and music. So the slur against the Kindle is that it's merely a media consumption machine. The irony is ... I wasn't in the market for a tablet and wouldn't have bought one. But the 1st Generation Kindle Fire showed how useful a Kindle could be when paired with Amazon Prime. The reasons I didn't just stick with the Kindle Fire is because 1) The blotch on the screen -- kind of like a magnetic mark on a CRT monitor, and 2) It's a bit a big and 3) It's a little outdated. I wanted -- for example -- to install a newer web browser and Chrome, Firefox and Outlook would not work. Really, though, for a four year old device it's pretty useful on Amazon. I've watched a few TV shows and listened to some music -- which brings me to 4) I wanted Bluetooth for my Bluetooth headphones and (maybe in the future) for a Bluetooth Keyboard. Oh, and 5) The $15 off sale, and 6) The ability to spread the cost through five payments (though I'll probably pay the rest off in one lump sum, if everything works out as I hope). At any rate, I'll let you know what I think the HD 6 when I've tried it out a bit. I hope the Fintie case is good. I like the fact that the HD 6 popped in -- leaving the whole screen open and available. Now, if I can figure out how to use it to control my Chromecast.

02-15-2015, 05:17 AM	#1163
Josieb1 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,082 Karma: 18051062 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: UK Device: Kindle Scribe, Coloursoft, PW SE, Kindle 6, Kobo Libra Colour, Libra 2	I love my HD 6. I don't have prime though (although if they develop one of their new TV shows I will, I can't remember it's name but it's the U.S. occupied by Germany one) so use my Fire mainly for audiobooks and text to speech and the occasional reading. I actualy love the white text on black background. Hubby likes the games.

02-15-2015, 12:37 PM	#1164
rcentros eReader Wrangler Posts: 7,847 Karma: 51000001 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Boise, ID Device: PB HD3, GL3, Tolino Vision 4, Voyage, Clara HD	The HD 6 and Case arrived at about 9:30 A.M. -- about half an hour after getting home from early Mass. First impressions. The HD 6 feels and looks bigger than I expected. The screen really does show fingerprints. (I might have to find some kind of screen protector.) Until the HD 6 updated, the web browser wouldn't load pages even though I had successfully registered? (Odd.) Once the update finished everything was fine. Read a chapter out of my current book -- the screen is sharp. Played a movie snippet -- was surprised at the volume and clarity of the sound (and the quality of the video). Much louder than the 1st Generation Kindle Fire. As for the Fintie case ... I like its look and feel -- and, when opening and closing the cover, it successfully turns the HD 6 on and off -- but I don't like the way it doesn't quite fold back on itself. So far not particularly comfortable for holding. But I probably just have some adjusting to do to get used to it. If I can't adjust to it, I may look into an Amazon OEM case -- if they fold back a little better. At any rate, overall I like it.

02-15-2015, 07:36 PM	#1168
Blossom Treasure Seeker Posts: 18,708 Karma: 26026435 Join Date: Mar 2010 Device: Kobo HD Glo, Kindles, Kindle Fires, Andriod Devices	I use mine as my main reader now my Nexus 7 has updated to Lollipop it has done something to clarity of the screen that I can no longer read on it in the dark without my eyes going crazy. I use a Poetic Slimline case. It's a nice case for the price. My KF6 is wonderful to read on.

02-16-2015, 03:42 PM	#1169
Breathinlady Zealot Posts: 144 Karma: 2968914 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Indiana Device: K3, Kindle Fire HD,HD6,10HD,2 Fire Phones iPod touch, iPad3, Nexus 10	After buying several cases for my HD6 finally found the ideal one for me. It is light weight, offered in several colors. The price is reasonable with all the goodies a case should have, a hand strap, a MUST for me to read easily laying down, magnetic on/off cover and a stylus holder.. MoKo Amazon Kindle Fire HD 6 2014 Case

02-16-2015, 04:05 PM	#1170
booklover6 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,545 Karma: 14008730 Join Date: May 2008 Location: PA (USA) Device: Kobo Clara, 2E, Libre 1, PW4, PW5, 2022 Kindle, Kobo Libre Colour	I don't use a case, I use a shell, like this one (though I got one from China for half that price via ebay)