With prices starting 199 USD, Amazon Kindle Fire HD and Google Nexus 7 will compete fiercely in tablet segment.
When Amazon launched Kindle Fire for the first time in 2011, $ 199 tablet form causing "sauce" in the market because the price calculator table too "bargain", however the reign of Fire ends when Nexus 7-Google's Android tablet 4.1 appears.
2012, Amazon continues to counterattack with Kindle Fire with much improved hardware, software overhaul with a starting price of 199 USD equivalent. Devices in the product is right for you? And considering the pros, cons and configuration of each machine to make decisions for themselves.
Advantages
If the main purpose of using Tablet PCs is entertainment, there are many reasons to love the Kindle Fire HD. Same predecessor, new device sticking closely with bulky content ecosystem, including Amazon's Kindle ebook, MP3, video on demand ... The members of Prime Services (fees of $ 79/year) would have more incentives, such as free books from the library at Amazon.
A feature called FreeTime enables parents to set the time children are using the computer table. With Whispersync, book lovers easily moved from character to the audio format of a few Yearbook. In addition, x-ray feature provides a lot of information behind the scenes of the movie, TV show for the fans.
About hardware, Kindle Fire HD has several features and Nexus 7 not the enemy. 32 GB $ 249 USD, have HDMI for sharing content on TV. Those who don't like reading on the computer table, Amazon will make them happy with screen glare with glossy new Fire HD.
The downside
Kindle Fire HD is self-contained ecosystem and most only works perfectly with Amazon's own service with unlimited application range compared with Google apps. Hardware also lacked many features in Nexus 7, NFC, e-compass, gyro and GPS. Amazon also integrates the maps application guidance on PC or new table. Applications purchased from Google Play does not easily install on Kindle Fire HD.
Advantages
Computer table by Google and Asus co-producer brings Android experience "pure". The device running the latest Android OS 4.1 "Jelly Bean" with many outstanding features such as ordered by voice, NFC, Google Now (provided prompt and real time data). Features such as Google Maps and GPS turn Nexus 7 the Assistant power when travelling, while sensors and gyro compass helps 3D game experience more enjoyable. Repository application and game just behind Apple; application on buying for Nexus 7 can be easily added to many other Android smartphone. Deep integration with Google services (Gmail, Calendar, Docs and Drive) which allows users to professional continuous rotation from the computer, phone and computer table.
The downside
Although the Android interface owner Nexus 7 available, the device still unsatisfying who only focus on entertainment and browsing the web. The starting price of $ 199 for the 8 GB to 16 GB version on a par of Amazon Kindle Fire HD. ecosystem content (movies, music, books) Google can't unmatched Amazon.
Conclusion
Two horizontal horizontal financial equipment, a bearing to "best profile" in the price range, one to focus on extensive application ecosystem. In other words, if you want to invest in recreational treasures of the Amazon, Fire HD option suits (eBook Kindle and Amazon's music applications are available on Nexus 7 but the videos and the rental library is not). If Google Play there are application Amazon doesn't have to be, 7 Nexus is the device should select.
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