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Amazon: Ready! Aim! "FIRE"
October 5, 2011
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Amazon’s long-awaited entry into the tablet market has arrived. The Amazon Kindle Fire is now available for pre-orders, with shipping for delivery on November 15th. Amazon’s device is smaller than Apple’s iPad and will sell for considerably less than the iPad. The Fire runs on Google’s Android operating system, giving users access to thousands of apps as well as the Amazon media store.
Naturally, everyone is interested in Amazon’s ability to compete with Apple’s iPad. A primary selling point is that the Kindle Fire will cost less than half of the basic level iPad. Here’s how the devices compare in some key aspects:
Feature
Kindle Fire
iPad 2
Screen Size
7 inches
10 inches
Capacity
8GB
16, 32 or 64GB
Operating System
Android
iOS
3G Capability
No
Yes
Camera
No
Yes (front and rear)
Price
$199
$499 (16GB, no 3G capability)
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