By Brian Steve


Apple's iPad has single-handedly dominated the tablet PC landscape since its launch in early 2010. Although tablets being launched since 2010, the question always arises concerning how these new tablets build up up against the market leader, the Apple 2.

Looking for seen many top tech companies launch their unique version of tablet PCs such as Samsung Galaxy, Motorola Xoom and RIM's Blackberry Playbook, several some. However, none of the competitors are already capable to significantly impact Apple's domination from the tablet PC arena until now.

Initially, appears like the Amazon's all-new tablet will pose a substantial challenge towards the ipad tablet, especially that it can be costing $199 when compared with Apple's ipad tablet price of $499. However, a closer look into the specifications and features is needed to help determine which tablet is best for you. Having said so, let's have a close look into the benefits and drawbacks from the Amazon Kindle Fire.

Operating-system: the Amazon Kindle Fire runs over a customized version of Android 2. 3 OS, whereas, the Apple 2 runs Apple's iOS 4. 3. 1. Without getting too technical, the two of these os's are comparable, using a few differences. However, with all the mix of the newest cloud-accelerated split browser, Amazon Silk, the net experience around the Kindle is expected a great advantage with regards to speed and performance.

Amazon Silk Browser: as briefly mentioned previously, Silk is really a cloud-accelerated web browser which is exclusive to Amazon's Kindle Fire. Simply, this innovative internet browser does all of the heavy lifting through Amazon's remote servers, thereby using less resources from the Kindle Fire device. This not just assists with the tablets speed and performance, but additionally conserves battery-life.

Processor: the Kindle Fire uses the TI OMAP 4 dual core processor, whereas, the ipad tablet uses Apple's A5 dual core processor. Both processors possess a speed of just one GHz, therefore, they may be quite comparable when it comes to speed.

Memory & Storage: the 1st generation Kindle Fire has limited space at 8 GB and does not take an alternative to boost this storage (i. e. it shouldn't have a very microSD slot). However, the ipad-2 has various memory storage options, namely, 16, 32 and 64 GB. Having said so, Amazon provides free online space through Amazon cloud for digital content like apps, music, movies, books and games.

Display & Screen Resolution: the Kindle Fire plus the ipad tablet have high-resolution multi-touch screens. However, the Kindle tablet carries a smaller 7 inch screen as compared with the iPad's 9. 7 inch screen. Therefore, dependant upon that which you intend with your tablet for, you would probably choose one in the other.

Camera & Microphone: among the drawbacks from the Kindle Fire tablet is the fact that it lacks webcams. The ipad tablet includes front and back cameras that are ideal for online video chatting or conferencing along with for recording videos.

Battery-life & USB Port: the ipad tablet has a advantage in the Kindle Fire in relation to battery-life. The ipad tablet battery can last approximately 10 hours as compared with approximately 8 hours about the Kindle Fire. Regarding USB support, the ipad tablet USB port is via the dock connector, whereas, the Kindle tablet carries a built-in USB 2. 0 (micro-B Connector) and that is easier.

Wireless & 3G Connectivity: the Amazon Kindle Fire comes only with all the Wi-Fi options, whereas, Apple's iPad is included with both, Wi-Fi options and also 3G connectivity. When you are constantly changing towns or suburbs and must be attached to the internet, you should be aware about absence of 3G option inside the Kindle tablet.

Apps Availability: the wide selection and sheer quantity of apps available from the Apple Appstore and also security in the apps is huge advantage for iPad users. However, Kindle Fire works on the Android operating-system, meaning users will gain access to the Android os App Market. Also, Kindle tablet users will gain access to the Amazon Appstore which include 1000s of apps and games.

Price Comparison: Amazon has surprised the consumers by pricing the Kindle Fire tablet at US$199. When compared to ipad tablet (the lowest priced one) costing around US$499, this gives Amazon an enormous advantage, particularly if price is really a big element in selecting a tablet.

Through the above review, you can determine that Amazon's Kindle Fire will never pose a substantial challenge to Apple's iPad, besides the cost differential. However, In my opinion that this can be a great start for Amazon since it enters the competitive world of tablet PCs. By pricing the Kindle Fire at US$199, Amazon has made tablet PCs a lot more accessible towards the mainstream and will also be a favorite present for your Christmas/Holiday season.




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