Anyone got a Kindle Fire

[stephec]

With mothers day approaching hints are non too subtly flying round as to the purchase of a Kindle, mainly as a reader, but the options of the Fire are quite appealing.

So my question is, is the Fire's screen as good as a normal Kindle when used as a book reader?

Thanks in advance to anyone who can help.

 

[stephec]

And just to confuse matters I'm now considering this as well - http://www.tesco.com/direct/versus-touchpad-8gb-9-tablet/189-3804.prd?pageLevel=&skuId=189-3804

 

[billy92]

Hi, a tablet screen will not be as good as an e-reader when using it to read books. This is because e-readers use a type of screen that does not glare so it can be used in all light conditions. An e-reader will also use much less battery so needs charging less. The tablet will be good as it can read books and do much more as you can download apps.

It all depends what you are looking for.

 

[billy92]

[QUOTE 2342557, member: 45"]I'd also be interested to know what people think of the 8gb Fire. They're £99 at Carphone Warehouse and John Lewis will price match.[/quote]

It may also be worth you looking at a nexus 7. I have one of these and they are great. They will also have a greater choice of apps than the kindle fire

 

[stephec]

It's a Kindle she likes the idea of, but I know she'd probably use a tablet just as much if she had one.

Can we change this in to a 'best tablet for £150' topic?

 

[billy92]

It's a Kindle she likes the idea of, but I know she'd probably use a tablet just as much if she had one.

Can we change this in to a 'best tablet for £150' topic?

I would say if you can stretch to £160 then go for a nexus 7 but I'm slightly biased as I own one but before buying it I did look at the other options out there. Main factor for me was that the app store is much more evolved so apps are more likely to be available on it

 

[The Brewer]

I have an Archos 101g9, but tend to use my wife Fire HD when ever she puts it down. The apps aren't as available and books aren't cheap, but its quite good

 

[Supersuperleeds]

If she just wants an e-reader stick with the Kindle (not fire), if she wants a tablet I would try and stretch to the Nexus 7.

 

[goo_mason]

You know how you have trouble seeing a mobile phone screen when you're outside, and they're almost impossible to see in direct sunlight? That's what you'll get with a Kindle Fire or a tablet in strong light. A plain Kindle is as visible in direct sunlight as it is under normal light. If they plan on reading outdoors or in direct sunlight, in a car or on a bus, then go for a plain Kindle.

I have a Kindle and a Nexus 7 - I use the Kindle for all of my reading (except for graphic novels which I read on the Nexus 7 in bed at night!)

 

[stephec]

Thanks everyone, I think it will be a basic Kindle.

 

[Jerry Atrik]

Ive got the Kindle Fire which is great but i wish i got the Fire HD with the camera now for touring .

 

[gavintc]

If you afford it, the Ipad mini is outstanding. My wife has just got one - I think the Kindle will gather dust now.

 

[gavintc]

[QUOTE 2344770, member: 45"]I looked at those, but the Nexus 7 was soooooo much cheaper and excellenter.[/quote]

It did help that she got it tax free in the US.

 

[redcard]

If you afford it, the Ipad mini is outstanding. My wife has just got one - I think the Kindle will gather dust now.

I've been thinking of the Nexus for months. However, I played with one in CPW and it just looked and felt rubbish compared to the iPad mini. Think it was the bezel that put me off. The screen appeared a lot smaller than the mini.

Anyway, I thought I might regret getting a mini, so got a full size iPad instead!

I can't understand the universally positive reviews the Nexus has got - no way does it measure up to an iPad.

 

[goo_mason]

I've been thinking of the Nexus for months. However, I played with one in CPW and it just looked and felt rubbish compared to the iPad mini. Think it was the bezel that put me off. The screen appeared a lot smaller than the mini.

Anyway, I thought I might regret getting a mini, so got a full size iPad instead!

I can't understand the universally positive reviews the Nexus has got - no way does it measure up to an iPad.

Horses for courses. The iPad is rather expensive compared to a Nexus 7, slightly less portable/pocketable and tied onto the Apple ecosystem. As an existing Android user of a few years's standing, the Nexus 7 fitted the bill for me - excellent bang for my buck, not having to pay again for apps I'd already paid for on my Android phones, not tied to bloody iTunes (which already makes my life difficult enough as an iPod user) and something small enough to slip into a small bag or large pocket. It does everything I need it for and more - so why spend a whole lot more on something I really don't need?