tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7775202942071290462.post6673599786204211169..comments2024-03-29T00:24:35.052-07:00Comments on Behind the Lines: Amazon's Kindle Fire: So MisunderstoodAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01874801330155969526noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7775202942071290462.post-52108446520935965392011-11-24T10:28:45.372-08:002011-11-24T10:28:45.372-08:00I read outdoors, not necessarily in the sun. Can ...I read outdoors, not necessarily in the sun. Can you surf the net enjoyably and read with the kindle fire or the nook tablet? I can test the nook at a BN store, but how to check out the Kindle? I know e-ink is the best, but I'd be happy with "OK"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7775202942071290462.post-13995028700667872142011-11-21T05:36:05.441-08:002011-11-21T05:36:05.441-08:00nice review!
but what is the best idea to call kin...nice review!<br />but what is the best idea to call kindle fire? ebook reader or tablet?Aspirepadhttp://www.aspirepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7775202942071290462.post-86424083170465003032011-11-16T21:20:28.841-08:002011-11-16T21:20:28.841-08:00And speaking of the Nook Tablet and internal memor...And speaking of the Nook Tablet and internal memory, it seems the thing devotes 12GB of memory to B&N purchases...and only *1GB* to non-B&N content. I seriously wouldn't have believed the company would do something so stupid if I hadn't seen it in this screen shot: http://engt.co/v7Q1DH. B&N's statement that partners will be able to utilize some of that 12GB does not soften the blow.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01874801330155969526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7775202942071290462.post-86671010654101825662011-11-16T17:11:00.931-08:002011-11-16T17:11:00.931-08:00Hey Chip - good review - I put one on my Christmas...Hey Chip - good review - I put one on my Christmas list. BTW, I also like back-lit since I am usually reading in dimly lit places. The comparison between the Honda and the Lexus is apt.Shipwrecksamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00209684761560943792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7775202942071290462.post-21628743185755199372011-11-16T11:32:56.698-08:002011-11-16T11:32:56.698-08:00@James: Given recent headlines about the rise of A...@James: Given recent headlines about the rise of Android viruses being tied to downloading outside of Google's Marketplace, I'm reluctant to make exceptions to a policy of not downloading from third parties. Possible? Sure, but when Quickoffice will not only allow Dropbox navigation but also let me work with the files and not have to bounce between apps, I'm good with the simpler route. If you're as much of an IT pro as I think you are, then you'll appreciate the less-is-more approach here.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01874801330155969526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7775202942071290462.post-6597293155332033522011-11-16T11:26:09.891-08:002011-11-16T11:26:09.891-08:00the reviews frustrated me toothe reviews frustrated me tooAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7775202942071290462.post-86795169623549064162011-11-16T11:24:37.077-08:002011-11-16T11:24:37.077-08:00Wise and insightful review. Everything doesn't...Wise and insightful review. Everything doesn't have to be an iPad.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7775202942071290462.post-47131131906029841102011-11-16T11:16:35.263-08:002011-11-16T11:16:35.263-08:00dropbox is available direct from their site as an ...dropbox is available direct from their site as an .apk download. You just need to tell the Fire to allow installation from all sources, and then you can install it.<br /><br />Good review. the bottom line with this device - for what I believe most people actually use their tablets for, I think this device does it at an amazing price. Plus the polish and build quality are certainly apple like.Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06631041298740691195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7775202942071290462.post-55870588963797653062011-11-16T10:45:11.499-08:002011-11-16T10:45:11.499-08:00Amazing review!!Amazing review!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13069404817203099927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7775202942071290462.post-20150856699084532172011-11-16T10:29:15.946-08:002011-11-16T10:29:15.946-08:00I think we are a ways away from the "iPad kil...I think we are a ways away from the "iPad killer". I have been curious about the Fire since it was announced. I like my Kindle for reading, and I don't think I can go back to back-lit readers. The e-ink is too good. I agree with the cloud promotion. It seems like with Prime the Fire is a must-have. Without Prime, I am not sure.John Thomashttp://sci-guys.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7775202942071290462.post-83865544455695982702011-11-16T10:25:47.009-08:002011-11-16T10:25:47.009-08:00After reading some articles that outline the silly...After reading some articles that outline the silly pros/cons comparing this to the ipad, I was getting nervous about it (my fire will be delivered via UPS any minute now...), but after your review, specifically "The comparison is like condemning a Honda Civic because it's not a Lexus. Well...duh." I'm now super-excited about it. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7775202942071290462.post-41611008053861753292011-11-16T01:25:01.786-08:002011-11-16T01:25:01.786-08:00Great speed-review. Excellent perspectives. Thanks...Great speed-review. Excellent perspectives. Thanks! - SGCAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com