USA Today:
These early adopters are running into an experience that is often clunky, a touchscreen that isn’t super responsive, a Web browser that struggles on many websites and head-scratching hardware omissions. (There are no volume buttons.)
Kindle Fire
Kindle Fire is the new Edsel
David Streitfeld for the New York Times:
A few of their many complaints: there is no external volume control. The off switch is easy to hit by accident. Web pages take a long time to load. There is no privacy on the device; a spouse or child who picks it up will instantly know everything you have been doing. The touch screen is frequently hesitant and sometimes downright balky.
I haven’t seen a completely positive review of the Kindle Fire yet. Most people are having problems with it and Amazon needs to get that fixed. The company says they have an update coming and many expect a new device next year, but I don’t know if that will be enough.
The tablet market has mercilessly chewed up everything except the iPad.
Kids charging up a storm on Kindle Fire
Reuters: What happens is that when you order a Kindle Fire […] it comes with your Amazon account information preloaded, along with “1-Click” ordering. That means anyone who is holding that device can place an order, whether it’s their account … Continued
Usability expert hates the Kindle Fire
Part of making a successful product is making it usable for your target audience. That, apparently, is something that Amazon completely missed with its new Kindle Fire. “Amazon.com’s new Kindle Fire offers a disappointingly poor user experience,” said usability expert … Continued
∞ Shawn Blanc reviews the Kindle Touch
Shawn does one of his typical in-depth reviews. He does a number of comparisons to the iPad, as well. Personally, I don’t get the Kindle — never have.