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11-15-2011, 08:41 PM
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So I got the kindle fire (typing on it right now). It's pretty good but the Amazon skin is kind of awkward. I really want to put stock Aneroid on it if I do plan on keeping it. It is very responsive but IMO the skin really hurts the device. Amazon already said they know it will be rooted and have no plans on trying to stop it, so that is a plus.
The device doesn't come with a usb adaptor, just a wall charger. The manual is built into the device.
Overall it feels really nice but just a little lacking in the software department. I am undecided on wether I should keep it or not. I guess I will decide within the next few days.
Anyone else get it?
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11-15-2011, 08:48 PM
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But, for the price it's got to be a winner!
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11-15-2011, 08:50 PM
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I'll be watching XDA closely for the next few days. Interested in hearing more thoughts, A.
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11-15-2011, 09:28 PM
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Originally Posted by avt123 So I got the kindle fire (typing on it right now). It's pretty good but the Amazon skin is kind of awkward. I really want to put stock Aneroid on it if I do plan on keeping it. It is very responsive but IMO the skin really hurts the device. Amazon already said they know it will be rooted and have no plans on trying to stop it, so that is a plus.
The device doesn't come with a usb adaptor, just a wall charger. The manual is built into the device.
Overall it feels really nice but just a little lacking in the software department. I am undecided on wether I should keep it or not. I guess I will decide within the next few days.
Anyone else get it? | I'm going to take a look into getting one, just to use here and there and keep in the car. Only interested in it because of the price(funny how RIM could not understand this issue with the playbook release  )
Keep trying it, and if it's not for you, they are selling near full price used on ebay, give craigslist a try.
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11-15-2011, 09:39 PM
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Yea I am definitely going to keep it for the trial period. If I hear nothing about the hacking community making any progress at that time, then I will return/ sell it.
I only bought it for the price which is awesome. And for the price, it is very nice. I would have considered the playbook, but I am not going to spend that much on a tablet. Touchpads are going for $230+ as well so that's another option.
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11-15-2011, 10:23 PM
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Originally Posted by avt123 Yea I am definitely going to keep it for the trial period. If I hear nothing about the hacking community making any progress at that time, then I will return/ sell it.
I only bought it for the price which is awesome. And for the price, it is very nice. I would have considered the playbook, but I am not going to spend that much on a tablet. Touchpads are going for $230+ as well so that's another option. | I'm sure the folks over at XDA are going to turn the KF into a usable Android tablet in due time.
BTW I have a fire sale Touchpad running CM7 and all I can say is WOW! If you can get your hands on one I highly recommend it.
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11-15-2011, 10:53 PM
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If it was the price that would keep you from the Playbook, they're going on sale at several locations starting on Friday. Search around the forums for locations.
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11-15-2011, 11:10 PM
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I will say that the Prime movies stream real nice. Real real nice.
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11-16-2011, 07:53 AM
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Got one coming friday, but it's for my Dad, for Christmas! For me, I just bought an Acer Iconia 500 for 259 on deal I found a slickdeals. I caught it early, as it sold out in like hours.
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11-16-2011, 07:56 AM
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Apparently, it is already rootable via SuperOneClick.
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11-16-2011, 09:29 AM
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Originally Posted by trelawrence Apparently, it is already rootable via SuperOneClick. | Awesome. I'm not going to root it yet until a ROM is out. Hopefully ICS is on this baby soon.
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11-16-2011, 09:36 AM
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Althought its going to be tough to use a ROM because of lack of onboard memory.
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11-16-2011, 11:02 AM
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I've been contemplating getting one, because I like the fact they have magazines available on them. Have you looked into those at all? I'm curious as to how they work, and whether it would be worth if for that or not..
EDIT: I see source code was just released for the KF. I'm sure there will be some people cooking up a storm now!
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11-16-2011, 11:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Rickroller I've been contemplating getting one, because I like the fact they have magazines available on them. Have you looked into those at all? I'm curious as to how they work, and whether it would be worth if for that or not.. | This is the one thing I have not yet fooled with, as I suspected it would be a dud on the smaller display.
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11-16-2011, 11:15 AM
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Originally Posted by JD914 I'm sure the folks over at XDA are going to turn the KF into a usable Android tablet in due time.
BTW I have a fire sale Touchpad running CM7 and all I can say is WOW! If you can get your hands on one I highly recommend it. | Its a usable Android tablet right now.
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