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Kindle Fire |OT|
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IDK, don't need the camera, and every media player I use has its own on-screen volume control. Faster cpu + bigger mem would be nice, I guess.
Amazon will never use the actual Google OS, but update their custom Kindle OS. Also no way it will be OLED. Kindle Fire is marketed as the cheap low-end tablet option, they won't have high-end stuff like OLED any time soon.
Yeah, sorry, I meant I hope the base their forked version off 4.0.
Edit - I know the oled is a long shot, but it's a wishlist.
FunnyBunny
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I can attest to the fact Netflix performs much better now after the app updated. I no longer dread flipping through my queue.
Yeah, sorry, I meant I hope the base their forked version off 4.0.
Edit - I know the oled is a long shot, but it's a wishlist.
A bit more than just a long shot.
Even the high end tablets like the latest Transformer Prime and iPad 3 won't be OLED. It's like expecting the latest minivan to outclass the latest high end sports car.A camera is probably likely though.
A bit more than just a long shot.
It's like expecting the latest minivan to outclass the latest high end sports car.
One can dream lol.
What does your wishlist look like?
DietRob
i've been begging for over 5 years.
I was hesitant to post any because it's just a bunch of random sites that I don't know the credibility of but with that disclaimer out of the way here you go:
http://newssizzle.com/amazon-kindle...-prime-2-to-double-its-offensive-arsenal/4622
Adding to my wishlist:
Bigger screen and nicer screen. 10 inches would be fine.
Removable storage.
Blu-tooth (maybe)
Thank you, sir!
Bigger screens have been rumored even before the fire launched, so we will see a 9/10 inch screen. I'm excited to see what amazon does with the fire 2. Hopefully they improve on the fire.
Kindle Fire 2 is likely to be a fairly large upgrade seeing as Kindle Fire was rushed seemingly from some Blackberry Playbook design and not designed by Team 126. Also adds a little credence of it launching a bit sooner rather than on the anniversary.
IIRC the main rumors were that they were toying with 10" screens. Also technology estimates seem to point to color e-ink devices (of which Amazon will likely be the first to sell and popularize) to arrive this year.
IIRC the main rumors were that they were toying with 10" screens. Also technology estimates seem to point to color e-ink devices (of which Amazon will likely be the first to sell and popularize) to arrive this year.
Xplatformer
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if they can do all that for $299, and they fix the Carasel, they got my money. My Ipad $$ is going toward a low end Macbook pro.
FunnyBunny
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Does anyone here use the Maxthon Browser?
I just downloaded it today, and holy smokes does it destroy Silk. It looks better, pages load faster and it is an all around much better browsing experience. I like it more than my sideloaded version of Dolphin.
I just downloaded it today, and holy smokes does it destroy Silk. It looks better, pages load faster and it is an all around much better browsing experience. I like it more than my sideloaded version of Dolphin.
Just tried it out after reading your post, and I like Silk's UI better overall, but I found that Maxthon let's me watch HD youtube vids, which I can't do with Silk, so I'll keep it around for that.
Xplatformer
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I prefer the Silk UI as well, but Maxthon loads faster and shows more page real estate in full screen mode. Imho Maxthon and Opera are better browsers, but I like Silk's UI.
outunderthestars
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Trying to change episodes for a tv series in Netlfix and not finding a way. Anyone have advice?
press "i" and wait...
Did a little "Spring cleaning" of my Blu-ray, DVD, game library; getting rid of stuff I haven't watched or played in months/years. I prefer to use Amazon's trade in program for stuff like this just because it takes the hassle out of listing each individual item, and then waiting who knows how long for a buyer to come along. Turns out I'm gonna end up with $215 in Amazon credit.
I'll be joining the Fire party soon.
I'll be joining the Fire party soon.
Yeah, the form factor is the big reason I want it. The rumors of a 10 inch Fire coming this Summer/Fall don't interest me a bit, and kind of defeats the purpose of the device. If I want a tablet of that size, with the specs such a device would require, I'll get an iPad sometime down the road.
How about just make it lighter and cheaper instead? There is no point competing iPad in gaming and (arguably) content creation. So, just forget about game controller and keyboard, concentrate on media consumption.
$150, still 7" screen, 1/3 lighter but maintain the same battery life, cpu+gpu powerful enough to play Youtube and Netflix smoothly.
$150, still 7" screen, 1/3 lighter but maintain the same battery life, cpu+gpu powerful enough to play Youtube and Netflix smoothly.
shawnlreed
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I've come to really love my Kindle Fire.
I use it primarily for reading.
The form factor is the key for me. It's much more portable than an iPad.
The only way I'd switch to an iPad is if they made a smaller model.
I use it primarily for reading.
The form factor is the key for me. It's much more portable than an iPad.
The only way I'd switch to an iPad is if they made a smaller model.
Don't think so. But if you have other media player installed ( e.g., BS player), it will automatically switch to it.
malingenie
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For some reason the update seems to have increased the performance of some if my apps, like angry birds. I could be wrong. It feels snappier.
http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-19736_7-57406061-251/kindle-fire-updated-with-sharing-book-extras/
Quick rundown of the new features.
Quick rundown of the new features.
Emerson
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What? That's been a feature as long as I've owned a Fire.
Now you can lower the brightness to comfortably use it when you're in bed.
Sweet! I just sideloaded Screen Filter in the meantime though
Kindle Fire Refurbished Amazon Gold Box Deal - Only 139$
Just bought, get it before it sells out!
Just bought, get it before it sells out!
Clearing out returned inventory before the next Fire is released to make room for those that want to trade up to the new model?
Nop
BFIB
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Anyone see this yet?
http://nvonews.com/2012/03/29/amazon-kindle-fire-2-set-to-be-launched-with-1920-x-1200-resolution/
I'm sure a Kindle Fire 2 is on the way this year, but the huge bump in resolution will make it a day 1 for myself.
http://nvonews.com/2012/03/29/amazon-kindle-fire-2-set-to-be-launched-with-1920-x-1200-resolution/
I'm sure a Kindle Fire 2 is on the way this year, but the huge bump in resolution will make it a day 1 for myself.
DietRob
i've been begging for over 5 years.
Yea, something similar was posted a few days ago. I agree I really like my kindle and will certainly jump on the next model that is released.
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