Why would you buy an AppleTV then? Can you buy a movie from anywhere else to play on it either?
Yes, definitely!
We have about 10,000 songs and 1,000 videos (ripped DVDs, purchased movies and TV shows, home movies...) on a Mac Mini Media library (2 2TB external HDDs) .
For $99 + $29 the AppleTV + HDMI cable is the best of breed (compared to a $25,000 Kalaidescape),
If Amazon has to lose $50. on every unit sold, it must be a loser. Amazon is a pimp, and the Kindle fire is a cheap whore.....shame on them.
No, no, no. Don't be an Apple whore. They're just as bad as the trolls.
Amazon CAN take the bet on selling their hardware at a loss because their system is designed to make it up in software purchases. Because they're Amazon; it's what they do. It's not a straight gamble and it's nothing to immediately dismiss based on concept.
Hasn't worked well for Sony with the PS3, but we'll see how Amazon does.
The 10" form factor is a major reason I don`t have an iPad as I would want it for reading mostly.
My wife has one and I think it`s an excellent piece of tech, just not for my personal needs.
This 7" tablet and an Amazon Prime account for $200.00 is something to good to pass up.
What kind of reading? If web reading is your primary goal, then I agree you want a full tablet. However, if your primary target are books then I would avoid a tablet.
Although, I have an iPad, I bought an Kindle 3 for reading books specifically. It was a better fit for serious book reading then the iPad (i.e. text, no color graphics). Battery, Screen and Weight were key difference.
You may discover this as well. I think if you buy the Fire purely based on a need for book reading you may be disappointed. I recommend you take a serious look at the eInk Kindle. Save yourself the extra $120. If the Kindle 4 is anything like the Kindle 3, then Kindle 4 $79 unit in my opinion should be much better for serious book reading then the Fire.
The Kindle eInk reader are actually better reader then ANY tablet at ANY price, IMHO.
Trying to buy a single device in the hope to address multiple needs is tempting but can lead to a serious mistake.
The 4:3 aspect ratio iPad is perfect for viewing photos optimally, internet web pages, PDF documents containing color and diagrams. I use my iPad over my laptop when I need to do these tasks. Its a much better fit.
For movies, the iPad is ok. However, if that was my primary goal and had no access to a 16:9 TV then I would pick an Android 16:9 aspect ratio tablet. However, as i dont watch movies all that much on my tablet (vs my HD TV), the 4:3 ratio iPad was better for my needs.
however, I dont attempt to do any serious MS Office work with my Tablet. Laptop is much better for that.
For video editing and photo editing, I use a workstation with a large monitor.
So you see, I believe in picking the right tool for the job. Hoping to combine all my needs into one device is disappointment waiting to happen.
Apple fanboys don't start their posts with "I'm an Apple fanboy."
Could have sworn we just covered that recently…
I find that whenever someone is trying to be manipulative, they always open with a statement that try to assert that they are open minded, however it usually become obvious to their true intend a few minutes later when their follow on dialog is completely unaligned with the opening statement.
This mostly comes from politicians and management.
What kind of reading? If web reading is your primary goal, then I agree you want a full tablet. However, if your primary target are books then I would avoid a tablet.
Although, I have an iPad, I bought an Kindle 3 for reading books specifically. It was a better fit for serious book reading then the iPad (i.e. text, no color graphics). Battery, Screen and Weight were key difference.
You may discover this as well. I think if you buy the Fire purely based on a need for book reading you may be disappointed. I recommend you take a serious look at the eInk Kindle. Save yourself the extra $120. If the Kindle 4 is anything like the Kindle 3, then Kindle 4 $79 unit in my opinion should be much better for serious book reading then the Fire.
The Kindle eInk reader are actually better reader then ANY tablet at ANY price, IMHO.
Trying to buy a single device in the hope to address multiple needs is tempting but can lead to a serious mistake.
I like my iPad just fine thank you. I love reading on it. I like the fact that I can address multiple needs with my iPad. I don't see it as a mistake in the least bit. To each his own.
I like my iPad just fine thank you. I love reading on it. I like the fact that I can address multiple needs with my iPad. I don't see it as a mistake in the least bit. To each his own.
I agree. To each is own. However, given the fact that I own both devices I pick the best one for the task. Not to say the iPad is a bad reader. You can certainly do it, just not optimal from my experience. You can also read books on your laptop or your phone. People who never owned an iPad will swear to you that they are happy to read eBooks on their laptops just fine as well, and don't need an iPad for reading. I can't blame them, from their point of view, I am sure they believe it.
Although, I have an iPad, I bought an Kindle 3 for reading books specifically. It was a better fit for serious book reading then the iPad (i.e. text, no color graphics)
I don't think you can get anymore serious than a textbook, which for the sciences tend to be filled with colour graphics. I recently bought a colour Kindle textbook that displays beautifully on my iPad and Mac. It would significantly weaken the experience to degrade the textbook to black and white.
I don't think you can get anymore serious than a textbook, which for the sciences tend to be filled with colour graphics. I recently bought a colour Kindle textbook that displays beautifully on my iPad and Mac. It would significantly weaken the experience to degrade the textbook to black and white.
I agree completely. 4:3 tablet is best for anything that involves color and/or graphics. I was hoping that I made that clear in my original post.
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I meant kicking Apple's butt WRT market share. Android outsells iOS at a greater than 2 to 1 ratio.
Trouble is that return rate for Android to iOS is like 20 to 1
What if you are at the beach, a park, etc.
Use your Android phone as a WIFI hotspot?
Why would you buy an AppleTV then? Can you buy a movie from anywhere else to play on it either?
Yes, definitely!
We have about 10,000 songs and 1,000 videos (ripped DVDs, purchased movies and TV shows, home movies...) on a Mac Mini Media library (2 2TB external HDDs) .
For $99 + $29 the AppleTV + HDMI cable is the best of breed (compared to a $25,000 Kalaidescape),
Use your Android phone as a WIFI hotspot?
Does the Fire support connection ti an Android hotspot?
If Amazon has to lose $50. on every unit sold, it must be a loser. Amazon is a pimp, and the Kindle fire is a cheap whore.....shame on them.
No, no, no. Don't be an Apple whore. They're just as bad as the trolls.
Amazon CAN take the bet on selling their hardware at a loss because their system is designed to make it up in software purchases. Because they're Amazon; it's what they do. It's not a straight gamble and it's nothing to immediately dismiss based on concept.
Hasn't worked well for Sony with the PS3, but we'll see how Amazon does.
The 10" form factor is a major reason I don`t have an iPad as I would want it for reading mostly.
My wife has one and I think it`s an excellent piece of tech, just not for my personal needs.
This 7" tablet and an Amazon Prime account for $200.00 is something to good to pass up.
I`m arguably an Apple fanboy.
Apple fanboys don't start their posts with "I'm an Apple fanboy."
Could have sworn we just covered that recently…
I`m arguably an Apple fanboy.
The 10" form factor is a major reason I don`t have an iPad as I would want it for reading mostly.
My wife has one and I think it`s an excellent piece of tech, just not for my personal needs.
This 7" tablet and an Amazon Prime account for $200.00 is something to good to pass up.
What kind of reading? If web reading is your primary goal, then I agree you want a full tablet. However, if your primary target are books then I would avoid a tablet.
Although, I have an iPad, I bought an Kindle 3 for reading books specifically. It was a better fit for serious book reading then the iPad (i.e. text, no color graphics). Battery, Screen and Weight were key difference.
You may discover this as well. I think if you buy the Fire purely based on a need for book reading you may be disappointed. I recommend you take a serious look at the eInk Kindle. Save yourself the extra $120. If the Kindle 4 is anything like the Kindle 3, then Kindle 4 $79 unit in my opinion should be much better for serious book reading then the Fire.
The Kindle eInk reader are actually better reader then ANY tablet at ANY price, IMHO.
Trying to buy a single device in the hope to address multiple needs is tempting but can lead to a serious mistake.
The 4:3 aspect ratio iPad is perfect for viewing photos optimally, internet web pages, PDF documents containing color and diagrams. I use my iPad over my laptop when I need to do these tasks. Its a much better fit.
For movies, the iPad is ok. However, if that was my primary goal and had no access to a 16:9 TV then I would pick an Android 16:9 aspect ratio tablet. However, as i dont watch movies all that much on my tablet (vs my HD TV), the 4:3 ratio iPad was better for my needs.
however, I dont attempt to do any serious MS Office work with my Tablet. Laptop is much better for that.
For video editing and photo editing, I use a workstation with a large monitor.
So you see, I believe in picking the right tool for the job. Hoping to combine all my needs into one device is disappointment waiting to happen.
Best of luck.
Apple fanboys don't start their posts with "I'm an Apple fanboy."
Could have sworn we just covered that recently…
I find that whenever someone is trying to be manipulative, they always open with a statement that try to assert that they are open minded, however it usually become obvious to their true intend a few minutes later when their follow on dialog is completely unaligned with the opening statement.
This mostly comes from politicians and management.
What kind of reading? If web reading is your primary goal, then I agree you want a full tablet. However, if your primary target are books then I would avoid a tablet.
Although, I have an iPad, I bought an Kindle 3 for reading books specifically. It was a better fit for serious book reading then the iPad (i.e. text, no color graphics). Battery, Screen and Weight were key difference.
You may discover this as well. I think if you buy the Fire purely based on a need for book reading you may be disappointed. I recommend you take a serious look at the eInk Kindle. Save yourself the extra $120. If the Kindle 4 is anything like the Kindle 3, then Kindle 4 $79 unit in my opinion should be much better for serious book reading then the Fire.
The Kindle eInk reader are actually better reader then ANY tablet at ANY price, IMHO.
Trying to buy a single device in the hope to address multiple needs is tempting but can lead to a serious mistake.
I like my iPad just fine thank you. I love reading on it. I like the fact that I can address multiple needs with my iPad. I don't see it as a mistake in the least bit. To each his own.
I`m arguably an Apple fanboy.
The 10" form factor is a major reason I don`t have an iPad as I would want it for reading mostly.
My wife has one and I think it`s an excellent piece of tech, just not for my personal needs.
This 7" tablet and an Amazon Prime account for $200.00 is something to good to pass up.
Add $70 for the Prime account. That's how they can sell for a $50 loss on the hardware; now they are up $20 before you even buy a book.
I like my iPad just fine thank you. I love reading on it. I like the fact that I can address multiple needs with my iPad. I don't see it as a mistake in the least bit. To each his own.
I agree. To each is own. However, given the fact that I own both devices I pick the best one for the task. Not to say the iPad is a bad reader. You can certainly do it, just not optimal from my experience. You can also read books on your laptop or your phone. People who never owned an iPad will swear to you that they are happy to read eBooks on their laptops just fine as well, and don't need an iPad for reading. I can't blame them, from their point of view, I am sure they believe it.
They dont know a thing about marketing, consumer behavior and purchasing patterns.
Although, I have an iPad, I bought an Kindle 3 for reading books specifically. It was a better fit for serious book reading then the iPad (i.e. text, no color graphics)
I don't think you can get anymore serious than a textbook, which for the sciences tend to be filled with colour graphics. I recently bought a colour Kindle textbook that displays beautifully on my iPad and Mac. It would significantly weaken the experience to degrade the textbook to black and white.
I don't think you can get anymore serious than a textbook, which for the sciences tend to be filled with colour graphics. I recently bought a colour Kindle textbook that displays beautifully on my iPad and Mac. It would significantly weaken the experience to degrade the textbook to black and white.
I agree completely. 4:3 tablet is best for anything that involves color and/or graphics. I was hoping that I made that clear in my original post.
Apple fanboys don't start their posts with "I'm an Apple fanboy."
Could have sworn we just covered that recently?
It was covered.
If Amazon has to lose $50. on every unit sold, it must be a loser. Amazon is a pimp, and the Kindle fire is a cheap whore.....shame on them.
Now that is a brillant comment.