Thus one might say that it should be no surprise that the Amazon Kindle Fire HD, which allows us to do all three, is so popular. However, there are plenty of tablets and what not, that also allow you to do all three and more. So why are Kindle Fire HDs so popular then?
Price
The first thing that must be taken into consideration when understanding why the Kindle Fire HD is so popular is the price of the product. Unlike pricier high-end tablets it can be bought brand new for a very affordable £159 off Amazon.Such a low price will obviously increase demand and must be taken as a serious factor behind the product’s popularity.
Design
On the surface the tablet features a very conventional looking design, so it isn’t really set apart much from its market competitors. It nonetheless boasts a clean and solid appearance, complimented by a metallic strip on the back of it.Front Facing Video Camera
The tablet’s front facing 1.3megapixel camera is a great feature, which allows users to video chat via platforms such as Skype.Neat Screen
A tablet’s screen is a key matter for consumers and users. The original Kindle Fire HD boasts a 7-inch IPS LCD screen with a pixel resolution of 1280 x 800. It thus holds a good pixel density and is capable of producing some nice details. |
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Seeing that it’s an IPS LCD screen it displays very natural looking and vibrant colors. It is thus one of the better displays on a tablet available on the market. With great viewing angles it’s more than usable even in outdoor conditions.
Interface
The interface, based on Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, is very easy to use and user-friendly. The home screen has a nice layout to it, listing the most recently used apps, while the menu is listed down into different categories making the consumer’s job a whole lot easier.MicroHDMI Output
Another perk with the Kindle Fire HD is that it packs a MicroHDMI output slot, allowing users to enjoy the Kindle experience on an HD or Android TV. Next to that you also conveniently have a microUSB port for charging data connectivity.Content Consumption
The biggest strength of the Kindle Fire HD is that it feeds into Amazon’s ecosystem. With the device being tailored around content consumption and Amazon being kingpins at delivering all types of content to the masses, the relationship is a match made in heaven.It is ultimately a relationship which makes life a lot easier for consumers who can simply purchase and download content through Amazon, through their Kindle Fire HD.
Performance
Of course, however, the Kindle Fire HD’s strong link to the pool of content available through Amazon would mean little if the tablet’s performance was unreliable, unresponsive at times and slow.This is not the case, and whether you’re scouring through options, apps or videos, or watching content, the Kindle Fire HD performs swiftly and smoothly.
Basic but Efficient
What we’re given with the Kindle Fire HD is a very basic but very efficient and smooth running tablet. In a world dominated by enjoying content on the go, the Kindle Fire HD allows us to do this simply and uncomplicatedly. The tablet’s relationship with Amazon merely serves to further the convenience of the tablet.On top of this, it is also very affordable.
That is why the Kindle Fire HD, whether 7-inched or larger at 8.9-inches, is so popular.
Stewart DanielsAbout the Guest Author:
Stewart Daniels is a British freelance technology writer.