provides free online storage space through Amazon cloud for digital content like apps, music, movies, books and games. Display & Screen Resolution: the Kindle Fire as well as the iPad 2 have high-resolution multi-touch screens. However, the Kindle tablet has a smaller 7 inch screen as compared to the iPad's 9.7 inch screen. Therefore, depending on what you intend using your tablet for, you would choose one over the other. Camera & Microphone: one of the drawbacks of the Kindle Fire tablet is that it lacks webcams. The iPad 2 comes with front and back cameras which are great for online video chatting or conferencing as well as for recording videos. Battery Life & USB Port: the iPad 2 has an advantage over the Kindle Fire when it comes to battery life. The iPad 2 battery can last up to 10 hours as compared to approximately 8 hours on the Kindle Fire. In terms of USB support, the iPad 2 USB port is via the dock connector, whereas, the Kindle tablet has a built-in USB 2.0 (micro-B Connector) which is more convenient. Wireless & 3G Connectivity: the Amazon Kindle Fire comes only with the Wi-Fi options, whereas, Apple's iPad comes with both, Wi-Fi options as well as 3G connectivity. So if you are constantly on the move and need to be connected to the internet, you need to be aware of this lack of 3G option in the Kindle tablet. Apps Availability: the wide range and sheer number of apps available through the Apple Appstore as well as security of the apps is huge advantage for iPad users. However, Kindle Fire runs on the Android operating system, which means that users will have access to the Google Android App Market. Also, Kindle tablet users will have access to the Amazon Appstore which includes thousands of apps and games. Price Comparison: Amazon has surprised the consumers by pricing the Kindle Fire tablet at US$199. Compared to the iPad 2 (the cheapest one) costing around US$499, this provides Amazon a huge advantage, especially if price is a big factor in choosing a tablet. From the above review, one can determine that Amazon's Kindle Fire will not pose a significant challenge to Apple's iPad, other than the price differential. However, I believe that this is a great start for Amazon as it enters the competitive world of tablet PCs. By pricing the Kindle Fire at US$199, Amazon has made tablet PCs much more accessible to the mainstream and will be a popular gift idea for the Christmas/Holiday season. If interested, you can check this video review of the features of the Kindle Fire. Based on the above, what are your initial reactions and overall impressions on Amazon's all-new Kindle tablet? I'd love to get your feedback and thoughts.
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