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Old 07-09-2012, 09:08
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16 GB - £159
32 GB £199

Orders are prioritised on a first come, first served basis. Kindle Fire HD will be released on October 25.


World's most advanced 7" tablet


1280x800 HD display with polarising filter and anti-glare technology for rich colour and deep contrast from any viewing angle
Custom Dolby audio and dual-driver stereo speakers for immersive, virtual surround sound
World's first tablet with dual antenna, dual-band Wi-Fi for ultra-fast downloads and HD streaming
High performance 1.2 Ghz dual-core processor with Imagination PowerVR 3D graphics core for fast and fluid performance
Thin, light, and portable design that's easy to hold in one hand
Access to over 22 million movies, TV shows, songs, books, and magazines, plus tens of thousands of popular apps and games such as Cut the Rope HD, Angry Birds Space HD, Skyscanner, Jamie's 20-minute meals and Auto Trader
One-month free trial of LOVEFiLM Instant video streaming for unlimited access to thousands of movies and TV series.
Ultra-fast web browsing and e-mail over built-in Wi-Fi, with integrated support for Facebook, Twitter, Gmail, and more, as well as Exchange calendar, contacts, and email
Free Skype-to-Skype video calls with front facing HD camera
Free unlimited cloud storage for all your Amazon content
Includes special offers personalised for you and sponsored screensavers.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/r...SIN=B0083PWAWU
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Old 07-09-2012, 09:13
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Looks interesting.......

Am I going to buy one, no. But then again I am not after a 7" tablet device but it would be on the short list if I was.

I don't think the loss of quad core to dual core compared to nexus 7 is going to hurt it.

As always the key is going to be app support. I've been playing with Amazon appstore UK the last few days and I have to say they need to build up content which I am sure they will be. AFAIK they can run any android app on there but don't know if google play is going to work on the Fire HD.
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Old 07-09-2012, 09:16
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I will get one if there will be access to media such as movies and TV shows like there is in the US.
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Old 07-09-2012, 09:34
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Items Ordered Price £159.00
1 of: Kindle Fire HD 7", Dolby Audio, Dual-Band Wi-Fi, 16 GB[Electronics]
Condition: New
Sold by: Amazon EU S.a.r.L.

It won't be shiped until 25th October for UK users btw.

Kindle Fire HD 7", Dolby Audio, Dual-Band Wi-Fi, 16 GB £159

or if u want the basic upgraded version...
Kindle Fire 7" LCD Display, Wi-Fi, 8GB £129

So what does everyone think of the new Kindlefire Paperwhite release? (not available for the UK yet but it is in North America)

I keep calling it "KindleFire PAPERWEIGHT"
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Old 07-09-2012, 09:51
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I will get one if there will be access to media such as movies and TV shows like there is in the US.
There won't be. When Amazon say 'access to' they mean rentable / purchasable.

That access isn't free in the US either though. Amazon Prime, which includes the free streaming, is $79 per year in the US.

Here in the UK they will sell a LOVEFiLM subscription instead, but the range of content available will be much smaller.

So what does everyone think of the new Kindlefire Paperwhite release? (not available for the UK yet but it is in North America)

I keep calling it "KindleFire PAPERWEIGHT"
Looks good from what I've seen.

It's not part of the Fire range though. It's just called Kindle Paperwhite and Kindle Paperwhite 3G.
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Old 07-09-2012, 10:24
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There won't be. When Amazon say 'access to' they mean rentable / purchasable.

That access isn't free in the US either though. Amazon Prime, which includes the free streaming, is $79 per year in the US.

Here in the UK they will sell a LOVEFiLM subscription instead, but the range of content available will be much smaller.



Looks good from what I've seen.

It's not part of the Fire range though. It's just called Kindle Paperwhite and Kindle Paperwhite 3G.
Oh I don't want free stuff I want to be able to buy and download movies and tv shows like you can do from itunes. If we can do that and it isn't only content from lovefilm they are offering them I will buy one. Have pre-ordered the 16 gb but will cancel if the only content available is through Lovefilm streaming.
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Old 07-09-2012, 10:28
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"For an HD device, 8GB of storage is not enough. High definition content is substantially larger"

Translates to 'just like other major manufacturers we cripple the device by not spending that extra dollar on an SD card slot'.
When reading the blurb I was initially thinking it had an SD slot.

A decent tablet even if only dual core.
Without a GPS it can only be recommended for those wanting Kindle facilities. Lack of GPS in a tablet this size makes it feel cheap.

They have adopted the new production method of using a single piece laminated screen.
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Old 07-09-2012, 10:40
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Sounds good. They make the screen sound quality! Double the storage of my Nexus. If I watch hd movies it's a usb stick I have to use. Not the most elegant solution. Are they carefully avoiding mentions of the operating system?
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Old 07-09-2012, 10:41
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"For an HD device, 8GB of storage is not enough. High definition content is substantially larger"

Translates to 'just like other major manufacturers we cripple the device by not spending that extra dollar on an SD card slot'.
When reading the blurb I was initially thinking it had an SD slot.
It comes with 16GB or 32GB. I doubt that downloaded content will be blu ray, you can get compress HD down to a couple of hundred MB per hour and still be pretty good on a 7" display.

As for SD card, they want you tied into their cloud services, same as google. So unless you are going away for several weeks without access to internet then 32GB should be OK.
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Old 07-09-2012, 10:46
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Yep, they all do.

It's them with their head in the clouds dictating to us.
Supply and demand, what comes first?
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Old 07-09-2012, 11:27
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what is the situ with Kindle Fires and the Google Play store? It does seem that Amazon's app store is lacking in size in comparison.

http://www.android.gs/install-androi...n-kindle-fire/

for the first generation, it was fiddly, and for that reason, I'm out.

Hopefully that situation will change. On my Nexus 7, I can buy apps from Amazon if I want, though understandably, the default is the google store. It should be the same on the Kindle Fires.

Maybe as the Kindle Fires take off (they did do well in America first generation) it will be obvious for developers to chuck their apps in both.


Comparing specs the only real thing I see on the Fires that I'm missing is extra storage.
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Old 07-09-2012, 12:07
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Hopefully that situation will change. On my Nexus 7, I can buy apps from Amazon if I want, though understandably, the default is the google store. It should be the same on the Kindle Fires.
Amazon don’t want you to buy through Google Play though. They want to get a cut of the money when you pay for content on their app store – it’s part of the reason they can do the tablet for the price.
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Old 07-09-2012, 12:13
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sure and Google would prefer you to buy from the Play Store, for the same reasons. But they still let you have the choice.
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Old 07-09-2012, 12:15
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Hope Amazon have fixed their app store filtering system. Whilst they test and curate apps for their store like Apple, the app filtering system is based on OS version rather than screen size and other requirements that the Google Play store uses to ensure that customers get the right compatibility for their devices. If you're buying stuff for a Kindle, make sure you read the description fully to ensure you get an app that's compatible.
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Old 07-09-2012, 13:00
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Nexus = computer
Fire = gadget which apart from size is close in many ways to the the iPad.

Obviously the Fire can probably be hacked to become more computer like.
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Old 07-09-2012, 16:39
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Edit: It's based on ICS

Wonder if the the 8.9" Fire will become available...
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Old 07-09-2012, 16:54
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No 3G, no point.
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Old 07-09-2012, 17:07
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A lot of people don't need 3G, just Wi-Fi

Also, it will probably cost to turn off the ads:

http://www.engadget.com/2012/09/07/a...lshare_twitter
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Old 07-09-2012, 17:47
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I wonder if other retailers will start stocking these soon...
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Old 07-09-2012, 18:02
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wifi hot spots and home wifi is fine for me now but we may need a faster connection for video streaming soon.





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Old 07-09-2012, 20:23
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You can also use your mobile phone as a hotspot for intenet on the go.
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Old 07-09-2012, 22:57
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With all this bigging up it seems to have the same chip in it as the Archos 80 G9.
You also get GPS, an SD slot and HDMI with the G9.

The media do speak a heck of a lot of rubbish. It is not a new chip and being cut down there is surely plenty of profit margin.

Especially so with them cutting out the middle man.
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Old 08-09-2012, 00:10
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Okay, so I had just decided to invest in an iPad, and this comes out !!

I already have a Kindle keyboard 3G.

Am I right in thinking that the Kindle Fire is still best for reading and downloading books etc - but that it now has workable browsing and email?? Anyone actually used one? Does it compare to the iPad in terms of ease of use??

Any help gladly received......
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Old 08-09-2012, 00:16
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Okay, so I had just decided to invest in an iPad, and this comes out !!

I already have a Kindle keyboard 3G.

Am I right in thinking that the Kindle Fire is still best for reading and downloading books etc - but that it now has workable browsing and email?? Anyone actually used one? Does it compare to the iPad in terms of ease of use??

Any help gladly received......
The kindle fire is a tablet with an lcd screen. An e-ink display will be better for reading books.
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Old 08-09-2012, 00:38
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The kindle fire is a tablet with an lcd screen. An e-ink display will be better for reading books.
Thanks
The Kindle Fire's main downfall for me would be the lack of a camera, I think.....

Also, while browsing around here, I've found that Blackberry Playbook is selling for between £129 and £159!! Seems like a bargain to me....I might go along to Curry's tomorrow to take a look ---- and probably get even more confused.
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