The Kindle Fire is all set to embark on a journey that will take it to Australia in the new year, making it only the second country in the world to be able to play host to the second most hottest tablet after the iPad right now. We have already come across reports, though unconfirmed of Amazon making available its Kindle Fire in the UK sometime in January. But till then, … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Fire to reach Australia in New Year
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Amazon Kindle Fire to reach UK in January 2012
Amazon's Kindle Fire is all set to sail for foreign shores with it being the UK where the star tablet will next be seen sharing retail space. However, it will be after the holiday season is over but can be taken as a new year gift as the Kindle Fire is slated to light up the markets there only in January 2012. The Kindle Fire had launched in the US on Nov 15. However, there … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Fire to reach UK in January 2012
Kindle Fire Plagued by Wi-Fi Issues
The much hyped Amazon Kindle Fire has come up against some criticism. Users have complained about their inability to connect to the internet or Wi-Fi networks. Some have been saying they can't connect to the Wi-Fi, while some are complaining they are unable to connect to the internet even after being able to access their routers. The topic has already received some exposure on … [Read more...] about Kindle Fire Plagued by Wi-Fi Issues
CyanogenMod 7 for the Kindle Fire to be Released this Sunday
Loading CyanogenMod 7 on the Amazon Kindle Fire would be a reality come Sunday night. For it is on this day that xda-developers forum member JackpotClavin hopes to release all the tools needed to install on the Amazon tablet. What is also encouraging is that the tablet seems to working just fine after the CyanogenMod 7 makeover. Also, with the CyanogenMOD loaded the Kindle Fire … [Read more...] about CyanogenMod 7 for the Kindle Fire to be Released this Sunday
Amazon Hopes for 5 Million Kindle Fires to Be Shipped by the End of December
Quanta Computers, the company responsible for assembling and delivering the Amazon Kindle Fire, has reportedly shipped 4 million units so far. Internal sources claimed that Amazon continues to order more and should see 5 million units shipped by the end of the year. Meanwhile, Wintek, the company that manufactures the touchscreen display, is estimating that they will ship close … [Read more...] about Amazon Hopes for 5 Million Kindle Fires to Be Shipped by the End of December
Amazon Kindle Fire Firmware Updated to 6.2
The Kindle Fire is still fresh in the market but has already being provided with an update to its software. Termed version 6.2, the update is available OTA and will download and install automatically on the tablet of connected to Wi-Fi. The update can also be downloaded manually from the Amazon site. Amazon is claiming overall operational efficiency of the tablet post the … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Fire Firmware Updated to 6.2
Kindle Fire gets the CyanogenMod 7 Treatment
Amazon recently released the full source code for their first Android offering, the Kindle Fire. It was only a matter of time before CM7 was ported over and it looks like we have a developmental alpha version right now. XDA Developers is the quintessential resource forum for all things mod and hacking for Android. Today a user by the name of JackpotClavin posted two images … [Read more...] about Kindle Fire gets the CyanogenMod 7 Treatment
RIM slashes PlayBook price to $199
$199 is the new $499 for the PlayBook tablet device. For what was once priced at $499 can now be availed of for just $199, a price point that has just been made famous by the Kindle Fire. Also, its here that the most interesting aspect of the story lies. This since its not only the price but the PlayBook also shares a lot of similarity with the Kindle Fire. The price mentioned … [Read more...] about RIM slashes PlayBook price to $199
Tablet Makers Resort to Price Cuts as Kindle Fire Rages
With so many tablet PCs doing the rounds, what was missing so far was the proverbial cat among the pigeons, one that would shake up the entire tablet game upside down. The Kindle Fire may have done just that, for with a price tag as nominal as just $199, the heat is already being felt by other tablet makers as they scramble to match Amazon on the price front. So with Kindle … [Read more...] about Tablet Makers Resort to Price Cuts as Kindle Fire Rages
Amazon Kindle Fire VS. The Kobo Vox
Welcome to another Good e-Reader Comparison Video! Today we take a comprehensive look at two of the latest e-reader/tablet hybrids that is taking the world by storm. Of course we are talking about the Amazon Kindle Fire and Kobo Vox. These two devices have a fair bit in common with the same 7 inch display screen and 1024x600 resolution. Surprisingly these two e-readers look … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Fire VS. The Kobo Vox