Monday, November 21, 2011

Kindle Fire Review



Amazon Kindle
Fire
Apple iPad 2B&N Nook Tablet
Price$199$499-829$249
Content SourceAmazoniTunesBarnes and Noble
App StoreAmazon App Store & Android AppsiOS App StoreNook Apps
Apps Available15,000+90,000+ for iPad700+
Screen Size (inches)79.77
Screen Resolution1,024×6001,024×7681,024×600
Screen Pixels Per Inch169132169
Size (inches)7.5 x 4.7 x .459.5 x 7.31 x .348.1 x 5.0 x .48
Weight14.6 ounces21.28 ounces14.1 ounces
OSCustom AndroidiOSAndroid 2.2
Capacity8GB16-64GB16GB
Expandable StorageNoNoYes (up to 32GB micro SD cards)
3GNoOptionalNo
Wi-Fi802.11 b/g/n802.11 b/g/n802.11 b/g/n
ProcessorDual-core TI OMAP 4Dual-core A5Dual-core TI OMAP4
CameraNoFront and RearNo
GPSNoOn 3G ModelsNo
BrowserAmazon SilkMobile SafariCustomized Android
Battery Life8 hours7.5 hours9 hours
Information current as of 11/07/11
Amazon Kindle FireApple iPad 2B&N Nook Tablet
ProsLow PriceLargest App StoreExpandable Storage
Unlimited Free Cloud StorageLargest built-in storageLarge built-in storage
Light weightLarge screenLight weight
Small, easily portableCameraLong battery life
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ConsBuilt-in storage could be biggerHigh CostMore expensive than competing Kindle Fire
No camera for skype/chatNearly 50% heavier than FireNo comparable service to Amazon Prime that includes TV shows and Movies
Information current as of 21/11/11