Tablets, eReaders, Media Players - Page 11

copyrite · 09-10-2017, 07:50 PM

I caved.

I think the cover ended up costing more than the tablet, but with two additional $10 off (thanks, Alexa) that I discovered when I put them both in the cart, I thought might as well.

Cha-ching!

Blossom · 09-11-2017, 03:59 AM

One thing about the lastest Fire tablets is that it's super easy to put Google Play on it. I would like to get a bigger screen. Waiting on Black Friday.

Sent from my XT1528

copyrite · 09-11-2017, 05:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Blossom

easy to put Google Play on it

Is there a link for that?

ApK · 09-11-2017, 08:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by copyrite

Is there a link for that?

Very simple, worked fine for us:

https://forum.xda-developers.com/ama...-fire-t3486603

booklover6 · 09-11-2017, 09:28 AM

Ok, after sending a ticket to the nova development site, I suddenly got the page to come up. After entering my audible code, and being informed I was not eligible, I noticed on the card it is for NEW customers ONLY.

I was able to get the 2 months of Music Unlimited going.

Amazon Help was kind enough to add the three credits to my Audible account!

dandelioncottage · 09-11-2017, 09:34 AM

I want a cheap Android tablet to play a few games not available on iOS. Would the Fire that's on sale work for this? Would 8 gb be enough to install the Google Play store and the games?

tubemonkey · 09-11-2017, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by dandelioncottage

I want a cheap Android tablet to play a few games not available on iOS. Would the Fire that's on sale work for this? Would 8 gb be enough to install the Google Play store and the games?

Yes and yes. For what you're using it for, 8GB is plenty.

dandelioncottage · 09-11-2017, 10:19 AM

I'm still trying to decide whether to spend an extra $20 to get the Fire 8 instead of the 7 (advice welcome), but in the meantime, one more question. I don't want this device to be one of my six Kindle devices for reading. Will I be able to opt out of that?

Quote:

Originally Posted by dandelioncottage

I want a cheap Android tablet to play a few games not available on iOS. Would the Fire that's on sale work for this? Would 8 gb be enough to install the Google Play store and the games?

Catlady · 09-11-2017, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by booklover6

Ok, after sending a ticket to the nova development site, I suddenly got the page to come up. After entering my audible code, and being informed I was not eligible, I noticed on the card it is for NEW customers ONLY.

I was able to get the 2 months of Music Unlimited going.

Amazon Help was kind enough to add the three credits to my Audible account!

Great, glad you got the credits.

QVC is still selling the Echo; the price has gone up slightly to $82.56.

tubemonkey · 09-11-2017, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dandelioncottage

I'm still trying to decide whether to spend an extra $20 to get the Fire 8 instead of the 7 (advice welcome), but in the meantime, one more question. I don't want this device to be one of my six Kindle devices for reading. Will I be able to opt out of that?

I wouldn't spend the extra $20. For your use, a 7" display is plenty.

As to Kindle, you should be able to choose the devices you wish to use it on. I'd have to look it up.

Catlady · 09-11-2017, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tubemonkey

I wouldn't spend the extra $20. For your use, a 7" display is plenty.

As to Kindle, you should be able to choose the devices you wish to use it on. I'd have to look it up.

I would pay the extra $20, just for the upgrade to 16gb. In fact, the 16gb 7-inch and the 16gb 8-inch would both be the same price, because of the bigger discount on the 8-inch. Plus you'd have the larger screen for playing games, and the better resolution.

tubemonkey · 09-11-2017, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Catlady

I would pay the extra $20, just for the upgrade to 16gb. In fact, the 16gb 7-inch and the 16gb 8-inch would both be the same price, because of the bigger discount on the 8-inch. Plus you'd have the larger screen for playing games, and the better resolution.

I don't use my Fire 7 enough to make the improvements in hardware worth it.

I still have my Fire HD 6 and it's my go to tablet for tablety things

issybird · 09-11-2017, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dandelioncottage

I'm still trying to decide whether to spend an extra $20 to get the Fire 8 instead of the 7 (advice welcome), but in the meantime, one more question. I don't want this device to be one of my six Kindle devices for reading. Will I be able to opt out of that?

Get the Fire 8; it's a much better value. In addition to better specs on the 8, too much of the 8gb memory on the 7 is taken up by the OS. You can expand the memory, but that is an imperfect solution; not everything will transfer to the SD card.

dandelioncottage · 09-11-2017, 06:39 PM

In case anyone is curious, I ended up ordering the Fire 8, 16 GB, in red. Now I'd better sign up for a gadget-buyers anonymous group.

Thanks for the help, everyone!

Quote:

Originally Posted by issybird

Get the Fire 8; it's a much better value. In addition to better specs on the 8, too much of the 8gb memory on the 7 is taken up by the OS. You can expand the memory, but that is an imperfect solution; not everything will transfer to the SD card.

ApK · 09-11-2017, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by dandelioncottage

In case anyone is curious, I ended up ordering the Fire 8, 16 GB, in red.

Exactly what my wife got. We named it Li'l Red.

09-10-2017, 07:50 PM	#151
copyrite Wizard Posts: 1,841 Karma: 4985051 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Maryland Device: Kindle	I caved. I think the cover ended up costing more than the tablet, but with two additional $10 off (thanks, Alexa) that I discovered when I put them both in the cart, I thought might as well. Cha-ching! Attached Thumbnails

09-11-2017, 09:28 AM	#155
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	Ok, after sending a ticket to the nova development site, I suddenly got the page to come up. After entering my audible code, and being informed I was not eligible, I noticed on the card it is for NEW customers ONLY. I was able to get the 2 months of Music Unlimited going. Amazon Help was kind enough to add the three credits to my Audible account! Last edited by booklover6; 09-11-2017 at 10:02 AM.

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