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ectoplasm · 11-24-2011, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by jocampo

My wife wants to keep it. I honestly don't know. I kind of like it, but at the same time, I do not.
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I had mixed feelings about it after the first few hours. After a few days, I feel a lot better about it now that I've figured out how to do things. I know some others posted similar experiences where they warmed up to it after a few days. Not saying this will be the same for you, but you may change your opinion, especially if you're technically inclined and willing to make tweaks.

jocampo · 11-24-2011, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ectoplasm

I had mixed feelings about it after the first few hours. After a few days, I feel a lot better about now that I've figured out how to do things. I know some others posted similar experiences where they warmed up to it after a few days. Not saying this will be the same for you, but you may change your opinion, especially if you're technically included and willing to make tweaks.

Yeah, will give the stuff a few days. But wife started to believe I'm a tablet junkie or addict, which is kind of true, hahahaha...

With two iPad2s, Kindle keyboard, Galaxy SII ... there is no solid explanation for getting a Kindle Fire.

Let's see...

jgaiser · 11-24-2011, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by kennyc

I'm hooked on Firefly.

May have a Thanksgiving Day FireFly marathon.

A great way to spend a day. Don't forget the movie "Serenity".

I'm officially in a personal timeout from MR, but had to pop in to say my Fire has a promised delivery of tomorrow. Unfortunately I'm working a late afternoon/early evening work shift and so probably won't be able to play with it until Saturday. And I'm jealous of everyone's broadband speeds. Here in the country is just dialup, though I have access to broadband wifi at work and my favorite pubs.

Now, back to cooking Thanksgiving dinner. See y'all later...

kennyc · 11-24-2011, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by jocampo

Yeah, will give the stuff a few days. But wife started to believe I'm a tablet junkie or addict, which is kind of true, hahahaha...

With two iPad2s, Kindle keyboard, Galaxy SII ... there is no solid explanation for getting a Kindle Fire.

Let's see...

Dude! Ya gotta get a handle on this okay!! Sheesh....

Oh wait, tablets don't have handles.

kennyc · 11-24-2011, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by jgaiser

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Now, back to cooking Thanksgiving dinner. See y'all later...

Just put the bird in the oven.

dreams · 11-24-2011, 02:54 PM

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SCION · 11-25-2011, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by SCION

I'm still using the NOOK app for some of my magazines (The Economist, The Atlantic, Bloomberg Markets, and the Nation). There are no specific Kindle Fire editions for these. What you get is basically an RSS feed. Which is fine for the eInk Kindles. I found a few magazines that are Kindle Fire specific, but the selection is paltry. I hope this improves very soon. I'd like to give up the NOOK app if I can.

I no longer need to use the NOOK app for magazines. Very happy!

asb2164 · 11-25-2011, 11:44 PM

I am pretty happy with my Fire so far it gave me an excuse to upgrade my Android phone to a 4g model, Which I promptly rooted and flashed a custom Rom on, Free wifi tether now in my pocket.
I have not rooted my Fire yet I am waiting for someone to develop a Rom for it.

jgaiser · 11-26-2011, 05:35 PM

Popping in again...

1 1/2 days with Fire. I'm liking what I see so far. Yeah, with wifi only I'm stuck leaving the house to use it to it's full potential, but I've already loaded it up with books (mobi and epub), movies and audio books that will last me until the next time I get to town.

Thanks to everybody in this sub-forum, I've got a bunch of useful apps loaded, and understand the tablet better. And yes I hate the carousel.

I've been working on my bookreading roommate to purchase an ereader. She's been playing with the Fire and I think she's just about convinced herself that this is the one she's getting.

Blossom · 11-26-2011, 05:39 PM

If you leave WiFi and no apps open the battery on the Fire in Sleep mode uses hardly any power consumption. I have gone three days with little use and no need to Charge then accidentally left WiFi on and found the battery 20% drained before I turned it off.

sadievan · 11-26-2011, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Blossom

If you leave WiFi and no apps open the battery on the Fire in Sleep mode uses hardly any power consumption. I have gone three days with little use and no need to Charge then accidentally left WiFi on and found the battery 20% drained before I turned it off.

I really like the WiFi toggle app you recommended. Works great.

Carol

robertc88 · 11-26-2011, 10:19 PM

For $200, I see little reason to complain so far but it is very early since I bought it yesterday morning. I don't know what it cannot do that my SGT does but as I make my way further with it, I guess I'll find out.

I rather evaluate a product by what it CAN do for the money however. If it meets ones needs then all the better. Comparing it to something that can which the KF cannot isn't really going to matter unless it is a necessity AND the price point is relatively the same.

robertc88 · 11-27-2011, 11:50 AM

Am at a better B&N location now for wi-fi and the KF is smoking. Browsing websites and streaming from NF and Amazon instant is great so far for what I tried.

I'll be monitoring the football games this afternoon with the KF and cannot wait to see how nfl.com works.

I didn't realize the device follows along as you type so this is just another plus. I'm a hunt and peck typer so this makes that so much easier.

jswinden · 11-27-2011, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by robertc88

Am at a better B&N location now for wi-fi and the KF is smoking. Browsing websites and streaming from NF and Amazon instant is great so far for what I tried.

I'll be monitoring the football games this afternoon with the KF and cannot wait to see how nfl.com works.

I didn't realize the device follows along as you type so this is just another plus. I'm a hunt and peck typer so this makes that so much easier.

You have to careful with it though, and any other device using autocorrect, as it will sometimes change your words if you don't pay attention. Sometimes I send messages that make no sense because the autocorrect didn't recognize the word I was typing and changed it without my noticing. It is especially bad about trying to change acronyms.

SCION · 11-27-2011, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by jswinden

You have to careful with it though, and any other device using autocorrect, as it will sometimes change your words if you don't pay attention. Sometimes I send messages that make no sense because the autocorrect didn't recognize the word I was typing and changed it without my noticing. It is especially bad about trying to change acronyms.

Oh, so that's what that was! I thought you were losing it a few times.

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11-24-2011, 02:54 PM	#141
dreams It's about the umbrella Posts: 25,110 Karma: 56250158 Join Date: Jan 2009 Device: Sony 505\| K Fire \| KK 3G+Wi-Fi \| iPhone 3Gs \|Vista 32-bit Hm Prem w/FF	Due to reports, we would like to just post a reminder for any continuing posts. Moderator Notice Please feel free to disagree with a person's opinions, or dispute their facts or data, providing you do so politely. Likewise, please address your criticisms to those opinions, facts and data rather than the person. Refer to MobileRead's Guidelines, specifically the full text of the very first item. When posting, your attention to the Guidelines is required.

11-25-2011, 11:44 PM	#143
asb2164 Member Posts: 15 Karma: 7210 Join Date: Dec 2010 Device: Kindle	I am pretty happy with my Fire so far it gave me an excuse to upgrade my Android phone to a 4g model, Which I promptly rooted and flashed a custom Rom on, Free wifi tether now in my pocket. I have not rooted my Fire yet I am waiting for someone to develop a Rom for it.

11-26-2011, 05:35 PM	#144
jgaiser Omnivorous Posts: 3,283 Karma: 27978909 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Rural NW Oregon Device: Kindle Voyage, Kindle Fire HD, Kindle 3, KPW1	Popping in again... 1 1/2 days with Fire. I'm liking what I see so far. Yeah, with wifi only I'm stuck leaving the house to use it to it's full potential, but I've already loaded it up with books (mobi and epub), movies and audio books that will last me until the next time I get to town. Thanks to everybody in this sub-forum, I've got a bunch of useful apps loaded, and understand the tablet better. And yes I hate the carousel. I've been working on my bookreading roommate to purchase an ereader. She's been playing with the Fire and I think she's just about convinced herself that this is the one she's getting.

11-26-2011, 05:39 PM	#145
Blossom Treasure Seeker Posts: 18,708 Karma: 26026435 Join Date: Mar 2010 Device: Kobo HD Glo, Kindles, Kindle Fires, Andriod Devices	If you leave WiFi and no apps open the battery on the Fire in Sleep mode uses hardly any power consumption. I have gone three days with little use and no need to Charge then accidentally left WiFi on and found the battery 20% drained before I turned it off.

11-26-2011, 10:19 PM	#147
robertc88 Fanatic Posts: 555 Karma: 1579999 Join Date: Jan 2011 Device: none	For $200, I see little reason to complain so far but it is very early since I bought it yesterday morning. I don't know what it cannot do that my SGT does but as I make my way further with it, I guess I'll find out. I rather evaluate a product by what it CAN do for the money however. If it meets ones needs then all the better. Comparing it to something that can which the KF cannot isn't really going to matter unless it is a necessity AND the price point is relatively the same.

11-27-2011, 11:50 AM	#148
robertc88 Fanatic Posts: 555 Karma: 1579999 Join Date: Jan 2011 Device: none	Am at a better B&N location now for wi-fi and the KF is smoking. Browsing websites and streaming from NF and Amazon instant is great so far for what I tried. I'll be monitoring the football games this afternoon with the KF and cannot wait to see how nfl.com works. I didn't realize the device follows along as you type so this is just another plus. I'm a hunt and peck typer so this makes that so much easier.

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