BrassMonkey1010
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Just bought my mom one of these for Christmas....not sure if she is going to like it or not /:
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Kindle Fire |OT|
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Restriction: lose access to Amazon prime video service ( the only one I am aware of).
Gain: system level control, e.g. a foreign language keyboard, or a network drive.
If this means what I think it means, then you can just download the Dropbox APK (directly from Dropbox website!) and sideload it. Works very well, IMO.
upgrade to 6.2.1
pistolpete2940
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Anyone else's album arts popping up blurry? It seems like only the songs on the hard drive are blurry, songs from the cloud drive seem fine...
EmCeeGramr
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I just received one as a gift, and while I like it as a $200 tab, the web browser is apparently throwing a temper tantrum like a 5 year old.
It loaded web pages fine at first, then it suddenly couldn't load them at all, and now it can load them, but they don't actually display. To rub it in like a passive aggressive jerk, the carousel still displays a thumbnail of the loaded page that the browser refused to show me!
Trying clearing the cache, restarting the router, checking all setting, etc. Utterly baffled.
Edit: I figured it out, it involved clearing data and cache from the applications menu.
It loaded web pages fine at first, then it suddenly couldn't load them at all, and now it can load them, but they don't actually display. To rub it in like a passive aggressive jerk, the carousel still displays a thumbnail of the loaded page that the browser refused to show me!
Trying clearing the cache, restarting the router, checking all setting, etc. Utterly baffled.
Edit: I figured it out, it involved clearing data and cache from the applications menu.
goldenticket
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got one yesterday for christmas. i really like it
krypt0nian
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Between my non-tech friends and fam getting iPads, iPhones and Kindle Fires, I'll be busy for the next month playing setup boy!
Merry Christmas, Kindle people!
Merry Christmas, Kindle people!
PantherLotus
Professional Schmuck
Got one of these for my wife for Christmas. Several thoughts:
1. Definite learning curve for n00bs. She's more or less techless-minded, but she's also young and learns quickly.
2. The browser is fine unless you're trying to click links. Then it's 50/50 whether or not it will actually register a tap or if you have to try several times. We have a bunch of problems doing a basic google search and clicking the first link.
3. Wi-Fi reception was noticeably slower than my iphone, but not damning.
4. It is heavy. I don't know what to compare it to, it's just heavier than you'd expect and gets heavier the longer you hold it. Feels like a hardback book without the big hard covers to stand it while you read.
5. And she fucking loves it. I got a bunch of books for her and have a couple movies on standby when she wants to watch them, and she's in love. Combine this with a decent facebook experience and she's extremely happy.
6. We played Angry Birds together for an hour or so, that's when we noticed the weird inability to turn the volume up/down inside an app. But it's not incredibly difficult once you figure it out.
7. The carousel thing is going to get pretty loaded down unless there's a way to manage it.
8. The reader is fine. I would tinker with the default fonts and brightness, but that's my thing. She liked it as-is.
8. Overall: exactly what my wife wanted/needed at a perfect price point. I can see why some people would be disappointed, but they're probably expecting something quite robust. Seems to me like this is an amazon delivery device, with a big fat screen, sound, and color.
1. Definite learning curve for n00bs. She's more or less techless-minded, but she's also young and learns quickly.
2. The browser is fine unless you're trying to click links. Then it's 50/50 whether or not it will actually register a tap or if you have to try several times. We have a bunch of problems doing a basic google search and clicking the first link.
3. Wi-Fi reception was noticeably slower than my iphone, but not damning.
4. It is heavy. I don't know what to compare it to, it's just heavier than you'd expect and gets heavier the longer you hold it. Feels like a hardback book without the big hard covers to stand it while you read.
5. And she fucking loves it. I got a bunch of books for her and have a couple movies on standby when she wants to watch them, and she's in love. Combine this with a decent facebook experience and she's extremely happy.
6. We played Angry Birds together for an hour or so, that's when we noticed the weird inability to turn the volume up/down inside an app. But it's not incredibly difficult once you figure it out.
7. The carousel thing is going to get pretty loaded down unless there's a way to manage it.
8. The reader is fine. I would tinker with the default fonts and brightness, but that's my thing. She liked it as-is.
8. Overall: exactly what my wife wanted/needed at a perfect price point. I can see why some people would be disappointed, but they're probably expecting something quite robust. Seems to me like this is an amazon delivery device, with a big fat screen, sound, and color.
as a sidenote the mobile GAF website looks really good on it Alex Anderson
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Posting from mine, hehe.
Got it yesterday from my mom and thought - wow this is kind of expensive for something I don't exactly know what I'll use it for.
This morning I thought DUH MANGA! Gonna read the shit out of some Hajime no Ippo on this, works well.
Downloaded an app so I can listen to RadioSega.net's stream...
Think I'll nab that madden game for a buck and see how functional it is.
Got it yesterday from my mom and thought - wow this is kind of expensive for something I don't exactly know what I'll use it for.
This morning I thought DUH MANGA! Gonna read the shit out of some Hajime no Ippo on this, works well.
Downloaded an app so I can listen to RadioSega.net's stream...
Think I'll nab that madden game for a buck and see how functional it is.
I got one of these for christmas and have no clue what to do with it. I feel like a spoiled douchebag, but I'm thinking of returning it. I'm trying to justify keeping it but for what? Maybe as an e-reader (I'd prefer a real book, but if it's cheaper I'll get used to it)? I'm having trouble thinking of a time when I'll be away from computers but in a situation where a tablet would be practical.
I guess it will be nice for travelling (not that I do much of that). I'll try rooting it to see what it's like without the amazon b.s., but I need to buy a cable and I won't be able to do that until January most likely :/.
Like I said, I feel like an ass for wanting to return it, especially since it's the most expensive christmas gift I've ever received. There's gotta be SOMETHING (aside from reading) that this works better than a PC for, right?
I guess it will be nice for travelling (not that I do much of that). I'll try rooting it to see what it's like without the amazon b.s., but I need to buy a cable and I won't be able to do that until January most likely :/.
Like I said, I feel like an ass for wanting to return it, especially since it's the most expensive christmas gift I've ever received. There's gotta be SOMETHING (aside from reading) that this works better than a PC for, right?
Madden isn't too bad. Kinda odd at first.
I like asphalt 6 and gamelofts uncharted clone. Also the free app, on the marketplace. Where's my water is fucking fantastic
PantherLotus
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Wife loves Where's My Water. It's very much like Angry Birds in both goals and addictiveness. Fun time.
Anybody have a quality alarm clock on it?
Anybody have a quality alarm clock on it?
Yeah, Where's My Water works pretty well.
I also notice they have the Feedly app, which isn't too bad.
Wish Flipboard was on here...or am I just not seeing it in the Market?
PantherLotus
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doesn't that only work with a camera?
Skel1ingt0n
I can't *believe* these lazy developers keep making file sizes so damn large. Btw, how does technology work?
Long story, short:
I pre-ordered one of these, and had it shipped out via one-day shipping on release. It was gonna be a gift for myself, on someone else's dime, but that didn't work out. Now I need to return it.
Two questions:
1) How long do I have to return it? I know it's normally 30 days, but I believe Amazon has extended holiday returns - I just can't find the details.
2) Can I open it and play with it while I have it? Maybe I'll fall in love with it, I just doubt it. But is there any reason to not at least give it a shot?
Thanks!
I pre-ordered one of these, and had it shipped out via one-day shipping on release. It was gonna be a gift for myself, on someone else's dime, but that didn't work out. Now I need to return it.
Two questions:
1) How long do I have to return it? I know it's normally 30 days, but I believe Amazon has extended holiday returns - I just can't find the details.
2) Can I open it and play with it while I have it? Maybe I'll fall in love with it, I just doubt it. But is there any reason to not at least give it a shot?
Thanks!
Contact Amazon CS (chat, email, etc.) They are very good. And of course you can play with it before return it!
Nothing else. Well there's scribbling and drawing but few of the new generation of mobile tablets support that functionality properly. Tablets really are a luxury devices at the moment.
greader is up there. Free, unofficial, but very good. Only thing missing is the pro version (for real money) which could deal with a few extra things (like podcasts).
Got one of these for Christmas and the form factor really works for me. The speaker placement leaves something to be desired and I wish it had a microphone for voice-to-text, but for $200 it's pretty nice.
I wish there was a way to organize my wish lists on this thing. I don't see an option to put items in user-defined lists; everything goes to the default list. Also, why doesn't the appstore in the Amazon app show the daily freebie?
I wish there was a way to organize my wish lists on this thing. I don't see an option to put items in user-defined lists; everything goes to the default list. Also, why doesn't the appstore in the Amazon app show the daily freebie?
Which one, Flipboard? No, it and Feedly are both news/reader aggregate apps.
ereader
Comic reader
Internet Browser
Movies
Mobile games
Interactive apps/magazines
is what I'm primarily using tablets for. I find it much more comfortable to lounge on the couch or outside or in bed and watch movies/get online with a tablet than with a laptop. i also like checking out apps built for touchscreen tablets. Overall for media consumption it's much better than a laptop imo.
Reading comics is one thing I hadn't anticipated using it for, but I've been plowing through The Walking Dead (finished the 5th collection last night). I've been reading a bunch more since buying the Fire (comics and books), so I'm loving it.
Mobileapps Gaf works better on Kindle Fire than any other device I've tried.
A glass trophy or a sturdy paperweight.
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Deleted member 47027
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So I have my backed up TV and Movies on my PC, but Kindle won't recognize .avi. Is there a player in the app store anyone can recommend, or do I need to re-encode all my shit...again? Blauergfhghit
To get my mp4s to play, I have to use the Gallery app. Annoying that they do not show up in the Video section. Even worse is that the Gallery plays all movies at the same resolution regardless of whether the source is widescreen or full screen.
sideload BS player. It can also play videos shared over LAN.
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Deleted member 47027
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Excellent to hear. I will work on it~
turn it into a normal android tablet at $200?
I find myself browsing GAF on my fire way more than my laptop.
You know cause I'm not here enough during the day
Diseased Yak
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How do you do this, exactly? Which version of BS player do you download?
v0.9 build 111. They have a newer version in the android market.
Got one unexpectedly from my mother in law. As an iPad 2 user, I feel the fire has a much better form factor for on the go use. Much easier to take it on the subway for the morning commute than the iPad.
Everything else is vastly inferior (as one would expect). Web browsing is loooooool worthy.
Everything else is vastly inferior (as one would expect). Web browsing is loooooool worthy.
PantherLotus
Professional Schmuck
Agreed.
BFIB
Member
I had the same issue when I first received my Kindle Fire. I have a Netgear wireless router, and I ended up doing a hard reboot on the router, and did a factory reset on my Kindle Fire. I have not had any issues since.
Also, do an install of 6.2.1 if you haven't already done so. Fixes some wifi issues people were having w/ certain wireless router models.
As for CyMod7, a buddy of mine put it on his Kindle Fire. Its pretty cool, though you lose Amazon's video service if you go that route. Reverting back to the Kindle Fire OS is a simple process of basically removing the software for CyMod7, and reloading the latest Kindle Fire version.
I'm waiting to see what CyMod9 offers first.
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