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FP TC etc. · « **Reply #200 on:** November 15, 2011, 02:17:38 PM »

So I guess the Kindle Fire shipped or whatever. Anyone have an update on how awesome/nonawesome they are? Pete?

Pete · « **Reply #201 on:** November 15, 2011, 02:19:02 PM »

Quote from: FP TC etc. on November 15, 2011, 02:17:38 PM

So I guess the Kindle Fire shipped or whatever. Anyone have an update on how awesome/nonawesome they are? Pete?

Just got the email last night saying that they shipped....FULL REPORT TO COME LATER THIS WEEK.

FP TC etc. · « **Reply #202 on:** November 15, 2011, 02:20:53 PM »

Quote from: Pete on November 15, 2011, 02:19:02 PM

Quote from: FP TC etc. on November 15, 2011, 02:17:38 PM
So I guess the Kindle Fire shipped or whatever. Anyone have an update on how awesome/nonawesome they are? Pete?

Just got the email last night saying that they shipped....FULL REPORT TO COME LATER THIS WEEK.

jtksu · « **Reply #203 on:** November 15, 2011, 02:21:49 PM »

Curious how the Fire turns out. My mom is dead set on an ipad2 and I have not been successful in my attempts to sway her towards the Fire. Guess I shouldn't give a damn if she wants to waste a few hundred bucks but it's just the principal, ya know?

Pete · « **Reply #204 on:** November 15, 2011, 02:24:29 PM »

I've been looking around, and the big drawback on the Kindle Fire seems to be that they don't provide the ability to get the android app that lets you tether your phone to your tablet, to let your phone provide the internet connectivity (most android tablets do this).

If you are going to be around wifi all the time, then it's not a problem.

FP TC etc. · « **Reply #205 on:** November 15, 2011, 02:26:43 PM »

Quote from: Pete on November 15, 2011, 02:24:29 PM

I've been looking around, and the big drawback on the Kindle Fire seems to be that they don't provide the ability to get the android app that lets you tether your phone to your tablet, to let your phone provide the internet connectivity (most android tablets do this).

If you are going to be around wifi all the time, then it's not a problem.

That doesn't seem like a big deal to me

jtksu · « **Reply #206 on:** November 15, 2011, 02:29:20 PM »

Yeah, I don't see myself really using a tablet anywhere other than around a wifi. Guess it would be kinda neat to have the option to roam with it but I can't imagine that actually coming into play very often, if ever.

Skipper44 · « **Reply #207 on:** November 15, 2011, 02:31:14 PM »

Quote from: Pete on November 15, 2011, 02:24:29 PM

I've been looking around, and the big drawback on the Kindle Fire seems to be that they don't provide the ability to get the android app that lets you tether your phone to your tablet, to let your phone provide the internet connectivity (most android tablets do this).

If you are going to be around wifi all the time, then it's not a problem.

tether with USB cable?

FP TC etc. · « **Reply #208 on:** November 15, 2011, 02:33:58 PM »

and plus my phone creates a wireless hotspot, so kind of a non-issue anyway.

jtksu · « **Reply #209 on:** November 15, 2011, 02:38:04 PM »

Good point, forgot about that capability. (I never use my hotspot.)

Pete · « **Reply #210 on:** November 15, 2011, 03:37:46 PM »

Quote from: Skipper44 on November 15, 2011, 02:31:14 PM

Quote from: Pete on November 15, 2011, 02:24:29 PM
I've been looking around, and the big drawback on the Kindle Fire seems to be that they don't provide the ability to get the android app that lets you tether your phone to your tablet, to let your phone provide the internet connectivity (most android tablets do this).

If you are going to be around wifi all the time, then it's not a problem.
tether with USB cable?

That's what I am saying, I don't think it can tether with a cable OR connect to the phone via bluetooth....you have to have a phone with a hotspot if you want to use your phone for the internet connection.

ew2x4 · « **Reply #211 on:** November 16, 2011, 04:09:52 PM »

Amazon released the Fire open source code. That's huge.

CNS · « **Reply #212 on:** November 16, 2011, 06:57:01 PM »

Quote from: ew2x4 on November 16, 2011, 04:09:52 PM

Amazon released the Fire open source code. That's huge.

App explosion coming.

ew2x4 · « **Reply #213 on:** November 16, 2011, 07:00:00 PM »

Quote from: CNS Casey on November 16, 2011, 06:57:01 PM

Quote from: ew2x4 on November 16, 2011, 04:09:52 PM
Amazon released the Fire open source code. That's huge.

App explosion coming.

Don't need open source for apps. You're gonna be getting custom operating systems based on fire. You're gonna get Fire on other tablets.

SwiftCat · « **Reply #214 on:** November 16, 2011, 11:12:01 PM »

Quote from: ew2x4 on November 16, 2011, 07:00:00 PM

Quote from: CNS Casey on November 16, 2011, 06:57:01 PM
Quote from: ew2x4 on November 16, 2011, 04:09:52 PM
Amazon released the Fire open source code. That's huge.

App explosion coming.

Don't need open source for apps. You're gonna be getting custom operating systems based on fire. You're gonna get Fire on other tablets.

Probably the biggest thing. Would be pretty sweet to get the Fire's modified Android running on my Touchpad.

ew2x4 · « **Reply #215 on:** November 17, 2011, 09:52:30 AM »

Why would you prefer a closed down android over a fully open and customizable android?

SwiftCat · « **Reply #216 on:** November 17, 2011, 12:06:09 PM »

If the source is released, why is one more "open and customisable" than the other?

Pete · « **Reply #217 on:** November 17, 2011, 01:10:10 PM »

Mine should arrive either today or tomorrow.

FP TC etc. · « **Reply #218 on:** November 17, 2011, 01:48:17 PM »

Quote from: Pete on November 17, 2011, 01:10:10 PM

Mine should arrive either today or tomorrow.

I expect a full and detailed report.

If the 7 inch screen isn't too big of a pain in the ass I think I'll pull the trigger on one.

Skipper44 · « **Reply #219 on:** November 17, 2011, 03:01:59 PM »

Quote from: Pete on November 17, 2011, 01:10:10 PM

Mine should arrive either today or tomorrow.

Please give it a test run during chat, tia

Pete · « **Reply #220 on:** November 17, 2011, 03:15:47 PM »

Quote from: Skipper44 on November 17, 2011, 03:01:59 PM

Quote from: Pete on November 17, 2011, 01:10:10 PM
Mine should arrive either today or tomorrow.
Please give it a test run during chat, tia

Will do

steve dave · « **Reply #221 on:** November 18, 2011, 01:28:45 PM »

http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/18/kindle-fire-vs-nook-tablet-fight/#continued

ew2x4 · « **Reply #222 on:** November 18, 2011, 02:36:21 PM »

Quote from: SwiftCat on November 17, 2011, 12:06:09 PM

If the source is released, why is one more "open and customisable" than the other?

Just because the source is released, doesn't mean anyone can go right in and change stuff up. There is still no android market and it's still locked down. You're gonna have to be a developer who will spend months recoding it to get it more open and customizable.

ew2x4 · « **Reply #223 on:** November 18, 2011, 02:40:42 PM »

Quote from: steve dave on November 18, 2011, 01:28:45 PM

http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/18/kindle-fire-vs-nook-tablet-fight/#continued

With the stock OS, I'd probably get the Kindle Fire. With Cyanogenmod, I'd get the Nook tablet.

My wife bought a couple nook colors for a little over $100 a month ago. I've had fun putting other roms on it. I still don't have much use for it beyond reading, but it's a decent little toy to have.

CNS · « **Reply #224 on:** November 18, 2011, 02:45:45 PM »

Quote from: ew2x4 on November 18, 2011, 02:40:42 PM

Quote from: steve dave on November 18, 2011, 01:28:45 PM
http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/18/kindle-fire-vs-nook-tablet-fight/#continued

With the stock OS, I'd probably get the Kindle Fire. With Cyanogenmod, I'd get the Nook tablet.

My wife bought a couple nook colors for a little over $100 a month ago. I've had fun putting other roms on it. I still don't have much use for it beyond reading, but it's a decent little toy to have.

I bought a couple factory refurbished Nook Colors for $130 for my kids for xmas. Planning on rooting them and putting android on them for games, apps, and other stuff. Couldn't pass them up so cheap. Came with 2yr warranties too.