At the moment I am in the US for the next 9 months, but after that im going back to Germany. I'm really considering picking up the Kindle Fire here and then just use it in Europe. The mean reasons I want the Kindle for are surfing, youtube, reading books, and maybe some apps (games or so). So my main question is now, wether the amazon app store will work in Europe? I don't care about the Cloud or smth, but about the apps. So do you think the apps will work in Europe?
Otherwise, I would propably buy a HTC Flyer which would be 100 bucks more and would propably not have as good hardware as the Kindle Fire (Dual Core CPU compared to Single Core CPU). So would you suggest me pickung up the Kindle Fire or the HTC Flyer?
I think the apps will work in europe. Only thing not working is the Amazon cloud.
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http://www.technologyblogged.com/mobile-phones/amazon-kindle-fire-uk-release-date-may-2012-exclusive
They suggest that the Kindle Fire will be launched in the UK during May 2012. This can't come soon enough.
I don t thing so.
Since the new Samsung nexus 7 zoll tab is announced.
maybe amazon will sell a new KF2 here in europe
Sorry to be selfish, but I hope it's not true. I recently acquired a second KF off ebay and I live in Europe.....
for what, the nexus or the KF2 ?
Appstore to open this summer:
http://allthingsd.com/20120611/amaz...rnationally-this-summer-will-the-fire-follow/
Christmas 2012 suggested for Kindle Fire release now:
http://www.pluggedin.co.uk/article/is-the-amazon-kindle-fire-finally-coming-to-the-uk
Will it be the same specs as now or a newer model?
It's crazy that they've left it so long (legal issues right?). I'm likely just going to import one (for app development purposes, I want to optimise for the Fire and sell in the Amazon store). Will I have any trouble accessing the app store and stuff in the UK if I am using an imported one?
sbeddoesdesign said:
It's crazy that they've left it so long (legal issues right?). I'm likely just going to import one (for app development purposes, I want to optimise for the Fire and sell in the Amazon store). Will I have any trouble accessing the app store and stuff in the UK if I am using an imported one?
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You won't be able to use the Amazon appstore but Google Play should work fine.
Do you think amazon will sell the nexus 7since there kind of going after the kindle fire.I'm thinking they probably won't sell it which is too bad since I have a $40 gift card to amazon.
That would be really ironic, seeing how everyone is calling the Nexus a Kindle Fire killer. They ARE selling accessories, I do know that... but I am really curious as well. Anyone got an answer?
I know they sell the Nook devices which are currently the main competitors of the Kindle devices, so I'm guessing that they probably will.
jtc276 said:
I know they sell the Nook devices which are currently the main competitors of the Kindle devices, so I'm guessing that they probably will.
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3rd party sellers sell the Nook products on the Amazon site, not Amazon themselves. I assume it'll be the same with the Nexus 7 since only 3rd party sellers sell the Galaxy Nexus (GSM version anyway. Amazon Wireless will sell you the Verizon and Sprint versions).
Considering Gamestop is selling the Nexus 7 it's possible. but i seriously doubt it.
Amazon has never sold an iPad, although it sold every iPod model imaginable. People wondered for a long time why Amazon did't sell the iPad. Then they released the Kindle Fire.
Amazon isn't like the Apple store. Tons of manufacturers list practically every sort of tablet and phone there.
So, I don't see why not.
I'm hoping that Amazon or a 3rd party will sell the tablet... But I'm not sure if I should pre order it or wait until it becomes available on Amazon.
I wish the tablet came in different colors :/
Yea amazon has never sold an iPad but they have pretty much every other tablet on there. Would be awesome if they end up selling it. I'm still debating whether or not to get one as I have a fire right now
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We need a poll of how many people purchase the Nexus on Amazon using the Fire...
I'm thinking about picking one of these up tomorrow if the sale works out. Note that this sale was supposed to be last week, but they postponed it until tomorrow due to some technical difficulty.
http://reviews.cnet.com/marketplace/2748-32333_7-2096.html?tag=nl.e794&s_cid=e794&ttag=e794
I would be new to the Kindle Fire, but not Android. I have a Nexus 7, Evo LTE, and have owned and sold several other phones and tablets. This one interests me because it's a cheap option for the kids, and I would also like to take advantage of the free monthly kindle lending library book with my Prime account. The most important thing is to get the Play store on there so I can take advantage of my purchases. It looks like I can root the fire, install the play store, and a market opener app, unroot, and still keep the existing OS. I believe the original OS is required to use the extra Prime features (and also a couple of kids apps I've found exclusive to the kindle). I may eventually go with a CM10.1 based ROM in the future, but I would like to at least try the stock OS for the Prime features first.
One hesitation I have is the lack of storage for kids movies. I've seen the nook tablet refurbs for $80 over the holidays, which I know has 1GB ram and SD card slot, but the kf seems to have better software support both from the stock software to the custom development.
So, what do you guys think? Is this the best option for a sub-$100 tablet for kids?
If you install a custom rom (CM10.1) will the amazon market still recognize the tablet as a kindle fire, and can you still install the kindle fire edition apps?
UPDATED: Sale was changed to $70 from $75. Supposed to start tomorrow at 8AM PST.
Kindle Fire Refurbs for $75
It would be a very good choice to get a kindle fire. And if you wanted to go cheaper you could always buy a demo version on eBay for $50. Then root it and put stock ROM on it. That's what I did for my brother
tobiascuypers said:
It would be a very good choice to get a kindle fire. And if you wanted to go cheaper you could always buy a demo version on eBay for $50. Then root it and put stock ROM on it. That's what I did for my brother
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Thanks. I didn't realize about the demo units. They seem to end at about $55 on ebay, and many don't come with chargers. With the sale now at $70, I think I'll take the 90 day warranty and the ability to take back to best buy.
timtlm said:
Thanks. I didn't realize about the demo units. They seem to end at about $55 on ebay, and many don't come with chargers. With the sale now at $70, I think I'll take the 90 day warranty and the ability to take back to best buy.
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You won't be able to download Kindle Edition apps on the playstore if you put 10.1 on there. Personally, I would jump on this tablet for 70, after putting 10.1 on there it runs pretty smooth, does all I want it to, all around good media device. Not even jealous of my friend's nexus 7 .
This deal is live now for anyone interested. You need to enter the promo code "cnetkindle" when checking out.
I bought a brand new one for $100 bucks about 2 weeks ago on ebay , I havent gone custom rom yet , I have rooted (fff & twrp) , still contemplating losing the amazon stuff , I dont really read much so losing it isnt a big thing , I really like the size , I also have an Acer a500 and that is 10 inch , but the Kindle is actually the "just right size" (after my Galaxy Note) !
$70 is a great price for one of these, even if local storage isn't great. Thanks for the tip on the sale!
Its a sturdy device that my 3 yr old son loves. But we don't travel with it so we don't need local storage. Streaming via Netflix over WiFi is working fine for us.
I didn't care for the stock launcher or OS and so fixed that. But maybe you could just install a different launcher after getting the play store installed. Then you wouldn't lose your amazon perks.
Sold out.....
That's just how good our 1st gen KFs are!!!!
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I like Amazon tablet builds combined with custom roms. If it were not for custom roms, I would probably not consider buying another Amzon tablet. But theses babies will be fast. Each of the new HDX tablets houses a 2.2GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 CPU and an Adreno 330 graphics processor. Comes stock with Amazon's bloatware 4.2 Jelly Bean.
Amazon is now taking pre-orders on all Kindle Fire HDX's. First KFHDX 7" with wifi only will ship October 18. It does not look like 8 Gig will be an option at this time (if at all.)
--------------------- 7" - 8.9"
Wi-Fi (16GB) $229 $379
Wi-Fi (32GB) $269 $429
Wi-Fi (64GB) $309 $479
4G (16GB) $329 $479
4G (32GB) $369 $529
4G (64GB) $409 $579
Yeah. No 8gb. They are not necessary though. In the long run you will find yourself wanting more space.
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I like Amazon tablet builds combined with custom roms. If it were not for custom roms, I would probably not consider buying another Amzon tablet. But theses babies will be fast. Each of the new HDX tablets houses a 2.2GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 CPU and an Adreno 330 graphics processor. Comes stock with Amazon's bloatware 4.2 Jelly Bean.
Amazon is now taking pre-orders on all Kindle Fire HDX's. First KFHDX 7" with wifi only will ship October 18. It does not look like 8 Gig will be an option at this time (if at all.)
--------------------- 7" - 8.9"
Wi-Fi (16GB) $229 $379
Wi-Fi (32GB) $269 $429
Wi-Fi (64GB) $309 $479
4G (16GB) $329 $479
4G (32GB) $369 $529
4G (64GB) $409 $579
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This tablet plus custom rom will be the perfect android tablet!
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It remains to be seen if the HDX will be jailbroken. If not, I will have to stick with the Nexus 7 for my go-to tablet.
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I'm sure it will be some time before an HTX gets rooted and longer for a 2nd bootloader exploit. Time will tell.
Looks like Amazon is ahead of schedule. At least they have charged my card today and they usually do it, when shipment is processed/you can no more cancel it or change in a simple way.
And my HDX is marked now as Shipping Now. I suppose it should left Amazon today or Monday as latest.
Hope so.
I got mine delivered yesterday. Great device. Even tried Mayday support and I was overall happy and impressed.
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I got mine delivered yesterday. Great device. Even tried Mayday support and I was overall happy and impressed.
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How fast is the stock HDX over stock HD 7? More pep?
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LinearEquation said:
How fast is the stock HDX over stock HD 7? More pep?
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Definitely the HDX is much improved over the HD. The screen is the major difference but performance is obvious as well.
Lucky man!! I have doubt about 7 or 8.9 inch.. Really I like both.. The custom rom is the more important point. It is better than the new nexus 7..so... I will got one. The multiwindows like samsung tab will be perfect!
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madridfran said:
This tablet plus custom rom will be the perfect android tablet!
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Depends on your definition of perfect. Lack of SD card slot, lack of micro HDMI and bloatware Amazon OS based on old Jellybean version are major drawbacks, IMO.
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I just got an 8.9! That new financing deal amazon did is great, i can easily budget it and get one quick! I just flashed my first kindle fire for my girlfriend and she's using it like a brand new google tablet. I will say this though, this thing gets HOT with standard usage. It's so incredibly thin too, i'm so scared of breaking it. I've sideloaded things like chrome and a few other essentials that aren't on the amazon store and even found a way to get that 5 dollar credit by installing on another device. Cool stuff.
Hi all.
So, me & my fiancee both still have a 7" HDX, 32GB, LTE version. Is there any benefit to "upgrading" to the new Amazon Kindle HD8?
I know that those don't have an LTE option, but they do support MicroSD, which is nice. I could live without LTE, and tether to my phone.
But - app wise, compatibility with other devices, performance - are they any better than my 4 year old HDX? They ARE cheap, and that's pleasant, but I can't decide whether they are any good.
I wish Amazon had stuck to the high end devices, like the HDX, but I still struggle to find any other tablets that work as well as the Kindle devices. I personally really like Amazon's UI, I prefer it to stock Android.
Thanks for any advice/opinions!