Likewise. I got it instead of a Kindle since it runs native Android and not some limited version from Amazon.
On Thu, Nov 29, 2012 at 5:43 PM, Simon Watson <si...@swat.me.uk> wrote: > I have the Nexus 7 - it's awesome. No complaints. > > > On 29 November 2012 16:50, Nic Gibson <n...@corbas.co.uk> wrote: > > > 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... > > > > > > > > > >