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Main features and specifications:

• 7" multi-touch display; 1024x600 pixel resolution at 169 ppi
• Dimensions: 7.5" x 4.7" x 0.45"
• Weight: 14.6 ounces
• 8GB internal storage
• USB 2.0 (micro-B connector)
• 3.5 mm stereo audio jack w/ top-mounted stereo speakers
• Uses Amazon Silk web browser
• Comes with Amazon Cloud storage
• 1-year limited warranty

What We Liked:

• Beautiful, Inside and Out: You may notice that people stare when you pull out your Kindle. Like a moth to a flame, you cannot help but be drawn to the Fire. With a vibrant 7" multi-touch display, reading, playing games and watching movies and shows was a joyful experience. At 14.6 ounces, this device fits perfectly in the palm of your hand and will never weigh you down. Amazon's Silk web browser is surprisingly fast and the dual-core processor allows me to do multiple things at once without waiting.


• Sufficient Storage: You get 8GB of storage on this Kindle. Some may say that this is not enough, but keeping it at 8GB is what allows Amazon to keep the price low. More storage space would mean a price that would compare to the iPad. To put this in perspective, Amazon's website says that 8GB of storage gets you 80 apps plus either 10 movies or 800 songs or 6,000 books. Sounds good to me. Your Amazon content is stored for free in Amazon's Cloud as well. This is probably not the best storage device when it comes to all of your office work, but it does a good job at giving you access to docs anywhere at anytime.


• App Happy: The Fire comes with apps that are actually useful: Netflix, Pandora, ESPN ScoreCenter and Hulu Plus to name a few. Getting apps was a breeze too; just take a browse through the app store and select the apps you want. Just be aware that you do not have to put in your password each time you get an app, free or paid, so you may not want to let your kids have free reign with the device. In no time, you might actually fill up your storage with just apps. I also love that I can get one paid app free everyday because I try out apps that I might not normally buy and the savings add up, a win-win!


• Battery That Lasts: We tried out the Fire for a couple of weeks and without continuous hourly use, we were able to go for a couple of days without a recharge. Amazon boasts 8 hours of continuous reading (but no one is buying this device just for reading) or 7.5 hours of video playback before you will have to plug it in. A full charge takes around 4 hours.


• Lightning Fast: Whether you are getting an app or browsing the web, the Fire is fast. Period. I put Amazon's Silk to the test and had a good old-fashioned showdown between my Mac and the Fire to see which one pulled up websites the fastest. It was close, but the Fire pulled the trigger faster every time. Pulling up email was quick too, making this Kindle even more useful. I was also happy to learn that I could pull all of my email into a single inbox since, like many others, I use several different webmail accounts. My Fire was the perfect teaching tool too when I took it along with me to teach a classroom full of teenagers. Let's just say that I never want to go back to textbooks or carrying papers around ever again!


• Kid Friendly: If you have kids, this may be the device to beat all others when it comes to children's books. The colors practically pop off the page and children can definitely master their way through books and apps in no time. With a durable and scratch resistant display, you won't feel as bad putting it in little hands either. If you are anything like me though, you do not just hand over tech devices to your child without supervising them. There are no parental controls on the Fire, so sit close by when your kid wants a turn.


• The Extras: With the purchase of your Kindle Fire, you get a one-month free trial membership to Amazon's Prime services. The Prime membership includes free two-day shipping and instant streaming of movies and TV shows. I love Prime! You also get access to Kindle's Lending Library with your Amazon Prime membership, where you can borrow from an array of titles including bestsellers, all with no return date. How cool is that? The Kindle store offers millions of books, magazines and songs to choose from as well as thousands of movies and TV shows. Like I said, you may have a hard time detaching yourself from your Kindle. If you decide you want to keep your Prime membership, it will cost you $79 annually.


• Pick Up Where You Left Off: Amazon's Whispersync technology automatically syncs the last page you read, your notes, library and where you paused your movie across all of your devices. No more fast forwarding or flipping through pages trying to find where you left off, Amazon will take care of that for you.
• Affordable For All: The Fire will cost you $199, a great price for a great device. You get a lot of extras without breaking the bank. I also love that I can walk into a store and buy the Fire, instead of having to buy it exclusively from Amazon.com. I do appreciate taking a test drive before I fork over my money.

What We Didn't Like:

• Power Button: The power button for the Fire is found on the bottom of the device. So, if you are planning on setting it down on any surface in order to share your view with others, you will turn the device off. Not the most brilliant feature.


• Volume Up: You will find the speakers on the top of this device, but the sound quality is definitely not the top of the line. There were times when I had to hold it up to my ear to hear the movie I was watching.


• No Customizing: You will not be able to customize the Fire's menu, but in all fairness, the device is simple and the menu is straight forward and easy to use, so there really is no need for customization.


• Give Up A Little For A Lot: There are some things that you may be use to having that you will not get with this Kindle: there is no 3G wireless, no expandable memory, no maps, etc. Amazon had to sacrifice a little in order to keep the price low, but I think that what you get with the Fire will make you forget about all of the things you do not get.

Our Verdict:

The Kindle Fire is a brilliant little device that goes everywhere you go. It is beautiful, fast and simple. Before long, you may even find yourself looking forward to curling up with your Kindle more than a night out on the town. Oh, and do not be surprised if people ask you what it is and where they can get one after they see yours.

Our Score: 4.5 out of 5
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