Kindle Fire 7" HD First Look - Imported US Version

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Lou Reading Ryria Series by Michael J Sullivan

15 Oct 2012, 01:33 PM | Post: #1

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Kindle Fire 7" HD First Look - Imported US Version

I've had my Kindle Fire HD 7" for a few days now and finally found time to get to grips with it.

The first thing you notice is just how much like an iPad it looks (minus the chrome trim). On starting up you are presented with the usual options to register the device to your account, in my case an Amazon.co.uk one.

The interface has been jazzed up considerably from the original Kindle Fire one and thanks to the more powerful hardware, the whole thing feels much more responsive and smooth. The touch screen is worlds apart from the clumsy implementation of the original Fire which was terrible for misclicks on links when using the browser. The fire has really grown up in this respect and whilst browsing the web isn't quite as smooth as the iPad 3, it is not far off at all and overall incredibly usable.

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The downsides of preempting the official UK release become apparent immediately, with access to the app store, movies and music rendered impotent due to a lack of current support. The understanding is that all of these will begin to work as expected once the UK launch begins on October 25th 2012.

Books however work just fine and the reader is a very polished affair. The higher resolution screen makes text and graphics pin sharp and the reader also includes text-to-speech, something now omitted from e-ink Kindles.

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Much was made of the new audio capabilities and it does indeed sound good through the stereo speakers. Not exactly earth-shattering, but pretty respectable for a small device and plenty good enough to watch a movie or listen to some music without headphones.

Overall, I'm very impressed with the Kindle Fire 7" HD. Although crippled at the moment because of the lack of UK support, you can see that it's a great piece of hardware with plenty of potential. Roll on 25th Oct.

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15 Oct 2012, 01:38 PM | Post: #2

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One thing I should add is that it is not possible to use the BBC iPlayer with the Kindle Fire 7" HD as Flash is no longer supported. The BBC are however working on a new standalone App that negates the need for Flash. This is due for release very soon and with any luck should be available via the Amazon Appstore in time for UK launch.

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15 Oct 2012, 02:18 PM | Post: #3

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RE: Kindle Fire 7" HD First Look - Imported US Version

Really looking forward to getting mine! Smile

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15 Oct 2012, 05:49 PM | Post: #4

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RE: Kindle Fire 7" HD First Look - Imported US Version

I'm looking forward to getting mine too. I only ordered it yesterday and my predicted delivery date is early November. However, I guess I'll still get it before those who wait until it's been released to order one.
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17 Oct 2012, 08:23 AM | Post: #5

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Mine is agreed for delivery 25th..... Ready for my Madrid trip etc

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21 Oct 2012, 12:55 PM | Post: #6

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21 Oct 2012, 01:04 PM | Post: #7

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RE: Kindle Fire 7" HD First Look - Imported US Version

I doubt the BBC iPlayer app will take too long. They already do a non flash version for the iphone/ipad. Smile

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21 Oct 2012, 03:03 PM | Post: #8

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I've had my Fire HD ordered since 12 Sept as it was coming out on the 25th Oct and my birthday is the 24th it seemed to me that I should treat myself!!!! I ordered Tablet Power Adapter, Kindle PowerFast for Accelerated Charging, UK (for Kindle Fire and Kindle Fire HD) at the same time for £8.99. I also ordered on 25th Sept for an amazing £4.84 a Black Luxury Multi Function Standby Case for the New Kindle Fire HD 7" Tablet 16GB or 32GB Roll on delivery day I can't wait .... Groovy

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21 Oct 2012, 05:15 PM | Post: #9

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(21 Oct 2012 01:04 PM)petesortwell Wrote: I doubt the BBC iPlayer app will take too long. They already do a non flash version for the iphone/ipad.

Don't hold your breath ... Android phone/tablet owners have been waiting on this (with masses of on-line grumbling) for ages!
... the iphone/ipad stuff has been there for while, so we're all feeling a bit ignored!
There are work arounds out there for the Google Nexus7 though so you may get that posted before the Beeb comes up with a new player.

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24 Oct 2012, 07:19 PM | Post: #10

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RE: Kindle Fire 7" HD First Look - Imported US Version

Kindle Fire HD has been dispatched today prefect timing it's my birthday. Happy Birthday to me Wine3

Estimated delivery is Monday I'm hoping for Sat to give me time to play!!!!!

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