I've got a Kindle Fire, a Kindle Fire HD and most of the rest (I do publishing tech for a living, it's an occupational hazard).
Given the choice between my Nexus 7 and my Kindle Fire HD, the Nexus 7 wins every time. The best eBook app on it (BlueFire probably) is as good a reading experience as the Kindle. The Kindle app is as good as Kindle. The Kindle fire weighs a ton, uses battery quicker than the Nexus 7 and is nothing like as comfortable to hold. Having said that the iPad mini feels better in the hand than the Nexus 7. nic -- On 29 Nov 2012, at 16:45, Dave Cross <d...@dave.org.uk> wrote: > Quoting Mark Keating <m.keat...@shadowcat.co.uk>: > >> I would like some informed opinion on the Kindle Fire, a friend is thinking >> of buying one as a gift for a partner, I could use the review sites but I >> don't know those people, I do know and like (hey LPW is still bubbling >> through my veins forgive the crush) you people. >> >> So, good idea, bad idea? Is there something better for the same-ish cost >> that isn't breaking the bank iPad mini level (I like the Nexus personally >> but don't own one). >> >> Your responses are thanked for in advance. > > I don't know anyone who has bought a Kindle Fire. > > I know many people who have bought a Nexus 7. None of them regret that > decision. > > I can't really see any reason to choose the Kindle Fire over the Nexus 7. You > can install the Kindle app on the N7 and then anything that you can do on the > Kindle Fire. > > Looks like the cheapest Kindle Fire is about £30 cheaper than the cheapest > N7. For that saving you seem to get tied more tightly into the Amazon > ecosystem. > > I'd recommend the Nexus 7 every time. > > Dave... >
