If you’re looking to purchase an eBook reader with a reasonable price, the Kindle Fire, Full Color 7″ Multi-touch Display, Wi-Fi is the tablet PC to consider.
Apple’s iPad has single-handedly dominated the tablet PC landscape since its launch in early 2010. We have seen many top tech companies launch their own version of tablet PCs like the Samsung Galaxy, Motorola Xoom and RIM’s Blackberry Playbook, to name a few.
At first glance, looks like the Amazon’s all-new tablet will pose a significant challenge to the iPad 2, especially that it’s priced at $199 compared to Apple’s iPad 2 price of $499.
Having said so, let’s take a close look at the pros and cons of the Amazon Kindle Fire.
3 OS, whereas, the Apple iPad 2 runs Apple’s iOS 4.
However, with the combination of the new cloud-accelerated split browser, Amazon Silk, the web experience on the Kindle is expected to have an advantage in terms of speed and performance.
In simple terms, this innovative web browser does all the heavy lifting through Amazon’s remote servers, thereby using less resources of the Kindle Fire device.
Processor: the Kindle Fire uses the TI OMAP 4 dual-core processor, whereas, the iPad 2 uses Apple’s A5 dual-core processor.
Memory & Storage: the first generation Kindle Fire has limited storage space at 8 GB and does not have an option to increase this storage (it doesn’t have a microSD slot).
Having said so, Amazon provides free online storage space through Amazon cloud for digital content like apps, music, movies, books and games.
However, the Kindle tablet has a smaller 7 inch screen as compared to the iPad’s 9. Therefore, depending on what you intend using your tablet for, you would choose one over the other.
The iPad 2 comes with front and back cameras which are great for online video chatting or conferencing as well as for recording videos. Its battery can last up to 10 hours as compared to approximately 8 hours on the Kindle Fire. The Kindle tablet has a built-in USB 2.0 (micro-B Connector) which is more convenient
So if you are constantly on the move and need to be connected to the internet, you need to be aware of this lack of 3G option in the Kindle tablet.
However, Kindle Fire runs on the Android operating system, which means that users will have access to the Google Android App Market.
Price Comparison: Amazon has surprised the consumers by pricing the Kindle Fire tablet at US$199.
From the above review, one can determine that Amazon’s Kindle Fire will not pose a significant challenge to Apple’s iPad, other than the price differential.
By pricing the Kindle Fire at US$199, Amazon has made tablet PCs much more accessible to the mainstream and will be a popular gift idea for the Christmas/Holiday season.
Based on the information above, the Amazon’s all-new Kindle tablet PC is my first choice when deciding on electronic ebook reader.
Where to Purchase Accessories for Kindle Fire
If you own the new Kindle Fire, you will probably need and want accessories for your tablet PC to protect and make it last. Amazon offers more Kindle Fire Accessoriesthan any other stores, not to mention the internet.
Popular stores have the advantage of enticing you to select and use your purchase right away, even so the bad thing is their choice has limitations and in addition. In most cases, you will be charged an increased price over the matching item ordered on the internet.
The best place to purchase your Kindle Fire tablet PC and accessories is Amazon. Well, since they are the creator of the tablet PC that has become a must for book readers all over the world. There really is no alternatives when it comes to buying a Kindle and Kindle accessories.
Amazon carries all Kindle models and also a wide range of accessories like the basics…
Leather Cover, Clip-On Reading Light
, Charger/AC Adapter
, Anti-Glare Screen Protector 2-Pack with Cleaning Cloth
, Carry bags, Warranty
There are major stores that do carry the accessories for Kindle or Kindle Fire and you should be able to track down one not far away! One of the more popular store that consumers are familiar with is Target. They do stock Kindle accessories but you may be limited to the items that you may need.
Having said that, there are so many web sites supplying Kindle accessories but there is no room to mention every one of them. eBay is one of the internet store that may have accessories and again, you may see just a few items for your tablet PC.
Now that you know the best places to purchase your Kindle Accessories from, you really should look at what Kindle accessories you need to make your Kindle Fire a stand out from the rest of the tablet PC.



