There is a new player in the tablet market. The Amazon Kindle Fire is a new Android tablet. Selling for just $199, the Fire runs on a dual core processor that powers the Android 2.3 OS. The Fire has a 7-inch screen, which supports 16 million colors. The screen is multi-touch, but only allows up to two fingers. Batteries can last for up to 8 hours.
When you hold the Kindle Fire tablet, you will find a single button on one side of the device and stereo speakers on the other. It’s about 11.5 MM thick and contains no media slots. While The Amazon Kindle Fire does come with only 8GB of internal memory, you probably really don’t need more than that as it comes with unlimited storage in the cloud.
While the Kindle Fire does run on the Android platform, that is where the similarity ends. Really, its interface is totally unique and does not resemble any other tablet or smart phone on the market today. The home screen is designed to look like a bookshelf. From there you can access your content and apps. You can pin your favorites right to the bookshelf.
The Amazon Kindle Fire tablet is really focused on being an entertainment-based device as opposed as being focused on communication. There is no camera or external microphone. A great option is the $79 a year subscription to Amazon Prime which provides unlimited streaming TV and video. You can try Amazon Prime for 30 days as a free trial to see if you like it first.
The great price of the Kindle Fire tablet makes it very attractive for anyone who shops with Amazon. Being priced much less than the iPad and other tablets, this is the perfect option for anyone who enjoys reading books, watching TV, or playing games.
