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Ok.....i had a samsung tab 10.1.....too big for me. Got the 8.9 samsung tab. Im still not completley sure its what i want. Basically I want to use it for reading books, games for my 3 year old and light internet and email. My phone does everything the tab does, so I really dont need a full tablet.
What do you guys uaes your kindle fire for?
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For your intended uses the Kindle Fire will work great, actualy I prefer the OMAP 4430 to the Tegra 2. The Kindle Fire is not a cheap tablet, it is every bit as capable as any other Android Tablet (except the transformer prime) it merely lacks some extra features - 3G, Bluetooth, microSD, GPS. It does also lacks Google services and Market, unless you root and add that capability, If you don't have a need for that stuff then the Kindle Fire is a great choice.
Just to let you know it is easy to root. I used burrito root
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Just surffing the internet.
Kindle fire. Dont like the over-satuated screen color of samsung's devices and the IPS screen of kindle fire is more natural.
putney1477 said:
Basically I want to use it for reading books, games for my 3 year old and light internet and email. My phone does everything the tab does, so I really dont need a full tablet.
What do you guys uaes your kindle fire for?
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Basically everything you listed.
I have a kindle fire and it does everything you want. however as much as i like it, still seems to be missing something. At CES, ASUS introduced the MeMO 370T which seems like the best of all worlds in terms of android tablets and supposedly priced @ $249.
I'd go for the Galaxy Tab Plus (7in).
I miss a lot bluetooth/sdcard
But today they announced that there'll be a new asus 7in tegra3 tablet for $250. So I'd wait for that.
http://androidandme.com/2012/01/devices/asus-memo-370t-could-be-a-kindle-killer-tegra-3-for-250/
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http://androidandme.com/2012/01/devices/asus-memo-370t-could-be-a-kindle-killer-tegra-3-for-250/
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Sounds like a bucket of water for the fire lol
un4givn85 said:
Sounds like a bucket of water for the fire lol
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FFFFFFFFFFUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU... Now I've gotta get that, too?!?!? Meh $250 isn't too bad. Kinda wished I'd held out a few more months. Guess my CM7 Kindle Fire will have to do for now...
That Asus one looks droolicious, but don't bet on it for a couple of months.. At least that's what I've learned from experience. The most capable and best bang-for-your-buck tablet right now is the Kindle Fire (with the ICS ROM of course).
My niece loves playing games on it and the web browsing experience for me is awesome. Sounds like you want the same use out of it.
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Sounds like a bucket of water for the fire lol
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Absolutely.. I heard about that during CES & am getting this device the second it hits the virtual shelves. You can't beat that. And quazzie/5-core?? Srsly?!
I play a lot of 3D games on mine, read books, browse the web, listen to music, watch videos, and instant message.
Which do you think?
Should I buy the kindle fire now?
Or should I wait for the amazing Asus memo 370t?
Is the kindle fire that customizable an fun/easy to hack?
P90 said:
Which do you think?
Should I buy the kindle fire now?
Or should I wait for the amazing Asus memo 370t?
Is the kindle fire that customizable an fun/easy to hack?
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The kindle fire is all of the above. Though, I am excited for the memo 307t and do plan on buying it too, when it comes out.
Ok thank you. I think I'm planning on selling my book color and buying a kf. Can't wait!
Is there a release estimate on the memo? I'm very excited for it. I love the fire, but would kill for bluetooth. If I only had a front facing camera I would never need another device lol.
Haha no official release date but rumored around q3
I think I'm going to stick with the Fire. The Memo would be perfect if it had a digitizer w/stylus and a front facing camera, but honestly, without that it's "just another tablet" to me...and as you can see, I've gone through a lot of them. So basically, until they make a tablet that fits all my needs, I'm settled on this one.
What's a digitizer?
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I think I'm going to stick with the Fire. The Memo would be perfect if it had a digitizer w/stylus and a front facing camera, but honestly, without that it's "just another tablet" to me...and as you can see, I've gone through a lot of them. So basically, until they make a tablet that fits all my needs, I'm settled on this one.
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Atmel is working on an active stylus product which would work with a chip that is already in the Transformer, just needs to be activated. I think the Transformer Prime has the same chip, both are a much larger form factor than the FF or the MeMo. Not sure if the MeMo has that chip though.
Found the video from Oct 2011:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dqVmPZcZ5RA
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I think I'm going to stick with the Fire. The Memo would be perfect if it had a digitizer w/stylus and a front facing camera, but honestly, without that it's "just another tablet" to me...and as you can see, I've gone through a lot of them. So basically, until they make a tablet that fits all my needs, I'm settled on this one.
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Have you tried the HTC Flyer/View? It has stylus and front/rear cameras. New deals are popping up on it all the time. Has a 1.5ghz single core processor, but seems snappier than my dual core tablets.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1020
P90 said:
Which do you think?
Should I buy the kindle fire now?
Or should I wait for the amazing Asus memo 370t?
Is the kindle fire that customizable an fun/easy to hack?
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I have never been much of a waiter.....hence the Kindle Fire...
I can't speak of other 'budget' e-reader/tablets, but I absolutely love my Kindle Fire. I finally took the plunge and rooted it and flashed CM7; it's amazing. Awesome device before, GREAT device now, IMO.
With that said, I would vote KF.
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I can't speak of other 'budget' e-reader/tablets, but I absolutely love my Kindle Fire. I finally took the plunge and rooted it and flashed CM7; it's amazing. Awesome device before, GREAT device now, IMO.
With that said, I would vote KF.
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Sweet! Is it hard to root? I am not tech friendly with hardly anything android.
P90 said:
Sweet! Is it hard to root? I am not tech friendly with hardly anything android.
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Now? No. It should only take you a matter of minutes, IF you follow directions.
butterflygirl said:
Have you tried the HTC Flyer/View? It has stylus and front/rear cameras. New deals are popping up on it all the time. Has a 1.5ghz single core processor, but seems snappier than my dual core tablets.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1020
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Everyone says you can find great deals on this one, but I missed the Best Buy closeout at $299 and I can't find the thing for less than $400 anywhere which, in my opinion, is way too much for the age of this tab. I'm thinking of the Memo 171 which is a dual core with stylus support and has a camera, but I'm not sure what the price will be or when it will be released. There is also rumor of a Galaxy Note 10" tablet too...which might be decent (thought I would prefer a 7" tablet).
LOL - I should have clicked your link first. $199 for a refurb...my finger is twitching over the "add to cart" button...
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Sweet! Is it hard to root? I am not tech friendly with hardly anything android.
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I didn't think it was hard at all. I was pretty nervous at first but did enough reading on the subject that I was comfortable to give it a go. I have been jailbreaking iDevices for a few years now, but this is my first Android device, so I was afraid of the....unknown you could say.
But no, it's not hard to do and really only takes a few minutes once you have ADB up and running on your PC.
Before finding the latest and greatest Kindle Fire Utility, I was set to download BurritoRoot3 and go through the manual process. I downloaded/installed the Java Development Kit, downloaded/installed Android SDK Tools (I think this is for ADB), downloaded Superuser and BurritoRoot3, and ran through the driver installation so the Kindle could be recognized by the PC.
But then I found out about KFU .9.3 (I think that's the correct version), that installs just about everything for you (drivers, SU, BR3)!
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But then I found out about KFU .9.3 (I think that's the correct version), that installs just about everything for you (drivers, SU, BR3)!
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yea that utility is amazing. rooting the fire and installing twrp and a custom rom is very easy to do.
the asus memo looks pretty sweet and at a good price point for it. altho it looks like a giant phone, lol. if only it recieved calls...
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yea that utility is amazing. rooting the fire and installing twrp and a custom rom is very easy to do.
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It definitely is!
I have a question that maybe you can help me with, figured instead of creating a new thread:
I currently have CM7 SoS on my KF. Lets say I wanted to flash another custom ROM, do I have to do all the 'wipe' steps like I did from coming from stock?
I can't seem to find a definitive answer.
I would absolutely wait, The extra 512MB of ram, micro sd slot, better camera and cpu that's leagues better will make you kick yourself once it's out. I was thinking about the fire but as soon as I saw the memo 370t at CES for the price and specs I was sold, even if it was sold at $300 I think it would be a better investment.
I'm definitely getting the Asus Memo 370T when it's available for pre-order. Here are the known specs:
Operating System: Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich
Processor: nVidia Tegra 3 Quad Core processor
Memory: 1 GB
Storage: 16 or 32 GB
Display: 7" 1,280 x 800 LCD IPS screen
Camera: 8MP rear facing (sadly, no front facing, though)
Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, microUSB, microHDMI, GPS
Price: Base model (16 GB) rumored to be $250.00. 32 GB model unknown as of this time.
Even though it's a bit on the smallish side for a tablet per se, it's still quite a device on the relatively cheap.
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I'm definitely getting the Asus Memo 370T when it's available for pre-order. Here are the known specs:
Operating System: Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich
Processor: nVidia Tegra 3 Quad Core processor
Memory: 1 GB
Storage: 16 or 32 GB
Display: 7" 1,280 x 800 LCD IPS screen
Camera: 8MP rear facing (sadly, no front facing, though)Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, microUSB, microHDMI, GPS
Price: Base model (16 GB) rumored to be $250.00. 32 GB model unknown as of this time.
Even though it's a bit on the smallish side for a tablet per se, it's still quite a device on the relatively cheap.
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Yeah, what were they thining there?
Hi all. I wanna buy new tablet and I stucked here for two is Kindle Fire and Novo 7. And I wanna ask which is better, if Kindle Fire, why ? if Novo 7, why ?
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Hi all. I wanna buy new tablet and I stucked here for two is Kindle Fire and Novo 7. And I wanna ask which is better, if Kindle Fire, why ? if Novo 7, why ?
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It depends how comfortable you are with flashing and modding. You'll have to do this on the Kindle Fire to get the Android Market/Google Play on it as you won't be able to use the Amazon Appstore at all being outside the US.
The Ainovo comes with ICS where as the Kindle Fire ICS has a few bugs such as hardware video acceleration. I do like the Kindle Fire Stock ROM and have flashed Paul Obrien's ROM. I use the Android market for any of my app needs, to hell with Amazon and their walled garden.
I'm a fan of the Kindle Fire tbh. It's a solid tablet with easy to find accessories. I just don't think it's for "Joe consumer" that lives outside of the US if they don't want to mod their tablet.
Hope that helps.
On the one hand yes I want to change android, develop it. You know installing custom roms ant etc. But on the other hand Novo 7 reads SD cards have HDMI connection but big minus is that you cant change anything and therebis no Google Play. But it is cheaper than Kindle. So I am really mest uo but I think I will buy Kindle from Ebay.co.uk couse just from there they are sending to Lithuania
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I personally think the Fire is better...unless you just have to have the camera. The 800x480 resolution of the Novo would drive me bonkers.
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Kindle Fire all the way! Dual core, Amazon services, Gorilla glass, its all good. Plus, tons of mods!
Which Novo 7? There are several.... Build quality and support are always going to be an issue with Ainol....might get lucky and the unit is fine...or have dead pixels and screen seperation like folks are getting with the Novo 7 Aurora...
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Kindle Fire all the way! Dual core, Amazon services, Gorilla glass, its all good. Plus, tons of mods!
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^What they said. Also, what was mentioned above... unless you absolutely want a camera that you'll use sporadically, then sure go for the other. The Kindle's a nice little toy.
I chosed Ainol Novo 7 Aurora, which have 1 gb processor, micro sd slot, hdmi out, IPS screen (same as iPad 2) and 1080p HD quality. and I think it is better than Kindle also you get 1 year warranty and it cost less and it have orginal ICS with Google Play.
Kindle Fire
You will have much more ROMs to choose from for the Kindle Fire. It is supposed to be the second most popular tablet at this point. And if you need HWA you can always use CM7 until ICS is a little more stable. It might be a little more money, but you get a device that you will be able to find accessories for as well as a plethora of ROMs
Additional Storage
Kindle Fire does NOT allow you to add any storage. At 8GB you may very well find yourself extremely limited when attempting to add media.
Ainovo Novo 7 on the other hand has up to 32GB expandable storage, which means you can have unlimited storage because you can also switch out differnt cards. Say you want 32GB of music on one MicroSD card, then you can put other things on another card. Even one 32GB MicroSD is probably fine, but 8 or 16GB is certainly not sufficient.
p.s. ICS is perfectly stable.
I got a Kindle Fire HD the other day - at first I loved it but the mods amazon have done to android are starting to annoy me now. I've rooted it and installed another home screen (go launcher HD) but getting simple things done involves messing about and hacking that I would rather not have to do. I'm considering buying a Nexus7 now - not sure if i'll be able to take the kindle back for a refund or just have to take a financial hit there. My question is, is it worth doing? Is the Nexus a lot better?
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Dean
I went from the regular Kindle Fire to the Nexus 7 [gave the Fire to my mom...]. I was torn between the Fire HD and the Nexus, but decided on the Nexus to give me a full Android experience. I can still use the Kindle app to read books and Amazon's MP3 app to give me access to my music which is all stored on Amazon's cloud. For me, this was the right choice.
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I got a Kindle Fire HD the other day - at first I loved it but the mods amazon have done to android are starting to annoy me now. I've rooted it and installed another home screen (go launcher HD) but getting simple things done involves messing about and hacking that I would rather not have to do. I'm considering buying a Nexus7 now - not sure if i'll be able to take the kindle back for a refund or just have to take a financial hit there. My question is, is it worth doing? Is the Nexus a lot better?
Cheers
Dean
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The Nexus 7 will give you all the pure Android experience, and all the freedom that goes with it, but you may find the screen on the Kindle Fire HD to be better:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=33755719&postcount=68
I have a Nexus 7 and it was a no-brainer for me. The kindle HD is nice, but I like the full Google experience. Plus you're more likely to see updates because you won't have to go through proprietary companies before Google pushes an update. I got my wife the HD and she loves it. But she reads mostly and she likes Amazon Prime's free book per month thing. We compared video playback using Netflix. The HD was just a tad brighter, but the colors and resolution looked better in the Nexus. The HD is a nice tablet...but if you like customization and care about updates - the Nexus is the way to go.
There may be someone like you that had a Nexus and wants the HD...try CL to see if someone will trade. Otherwise, sell the HD (you should still be able to get a good price) and if you have some Xbox out PlayStation games you don't want, trade them in at GameStop and use the credit towards a Nexus. Yes, they sell the Nexus there. That's where I got mine and used the game credit to get the 16GB version.
Hope this helps.
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Thanks everyone - I think I'll go for the Nexus and either sell the kindle or give it to a family member - Guess you'll be seeing a lot more of me around this section once I get it
Been comparing these two for ages.
Differences are:
1. Build quality. Kindle appears to be a better build (I've used both).
2. Screen. Kindle is better, especially for reading and at different angles
3. WiFi. Kindle is dual band and is faster
4. Sound. Kindle is dolby stereo and better
5. Innards / CPU. Nexus has a faster CPU and GPU, with some games specifically optimised for it. Kindle I used appeared to have significant lag at times.
6. OS. Kindle uses a skinned version of an earlier version of Android. It cannot do everything the Nexus can and is not as compatible with things the Nexus is. The Nexus is likely to get the latest android updates, the kindle may never get them.
7. Play Store: The Kindle uses its own store and has less apps in it. Many apps will not work with the Kindle.
8. Google Play Music: This is not supported currently on the Kindle
9. Camera. The camera on the Kindle cannot be used as a camera as no app currently exists for it. This is not the case with the Nexus
10. GPS. The Kindle does not have a GPS in it (Kindle Fire HD does, but has no apps to use it as yet)
11. HDMI Out: The Kindle has this. The Nexus does not.
12. Charger. The Nexus comes with a charger. The kindle you have to buy one seperatley or use a slower USB to microusb charger.
13. Size. The Kindle is a little larger. This makes it harder to hold in one hand or pocket easily. However, it gives a nice bezel to hold while reading
14. Battery. Kindle battery life is on paper slightly better than the Nexus. (11.5 vs 9.5 hrs)
15. NFC. Nexus has it. Kindle does not.
16. Magnetometer. Nexus has it. Kindle does not
17. Bluetooth. Nexus has it. Kindle does not - bit odd leaving that out.
So... the Nexus is better, but possibly not as well built and does not have as good sound or screen. Its also possibly going to be stuck on its current OS level and not get all the new and nice upgrades. Your favourite apps may not work on it.
If it annoys you, then you will be happy with the N7!!!!
I was in the exact same shoes and I'm extremely happy I made the switch. No matter how you say it, the KFHD is nothing but a gimped android device with the amazon system running, including using custom launcher.
Dev's are working on a boot strap for the KFHD but it's still in early development and not to mention waiting for (stable) rom.
You'll be happy with the N7 out of the box.
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Went out and got the 32gb n7 today and gave the kidnle to the gf. I LOVE the nexus! Really happy that I got it! Thanks to everyone who helped me make the choice
Hey Guys,
I just now bought fire hd8(8gh gen) and i found our that it doesn't support display mirroring.
I don't know why Amazon decided to go in the reverse direction of technological evolution and for some reason they are removing display mirroring from all their latest devices like FIRE HD 8 and 10, fire TV stick 4k.
Here are my questions:
1) does anyone know the reason of this getting removed?
2) Is there a work around to make it working?
hisun2006in said:
Hey Guys,
I just now bought fire hd8(8gh gen) and i found our that it doesn't support display mirroring.
I don't know why Amazon decided to go in the reverse direction of technological evolution and for some reason they are removing display mirroring from all their latest devices like FIRE HD 8 and 10, fire TV stick 4k.
Here are my questions:
1) does anyone know the reason of this getting removed?
2) Is there a work around to make it working?
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You can use TeamViewer (mirror through PC) app instead.