Hey Jon, Not sure if you will respond to this but, I am in a HUGE dillema. I want the kindle fire AND iPad 2. Money is tight for me, but I am thinking of getting the Fire because, if you think about it, you can get 2 Fire's for LESS than 1 iPad. Now that just made apple look bad. :-) So what are your thoughts? I just want to see if the Fire is worth it. thanks in advance. :-)
@2Nickdogg ipad is more expensive, but it has more apps, better build quality, and a much, much, much bigger screen. it has more media and a smoother user interface, not to mention a longer battery. However, if your money is tight, go with the fire, i did some research, and it costs amazon $201 to make a kindle fire. That's called a good deal. THey plan to make money from selling media.
i have to say a ipad is amazing! and this and that is no comparison excpept.................you could buy two of these and another kindle touch for twenty dollars cheaper than 1 ipad. sorry apple. maybe if you didnt make your products crazy expensive then more people could afford one!
@Drewerd615 Besides reading, it's a tablet, so you can get some apps for easy, lightweight productivity on the go (ofc, yes, you could get an Android phone instead :P).
I just won a kindle fire in a vex robotics competition. We got second. The team that got first got iPads. I'm just wondering what the kindle can do. Could someone tell me what it is mainly used for and if one could get much use out of it?
@Drewerd615 It's primarily used for reading but I use my not only for reading my books. I get my news papers and magazines... plenty of games!!!! Emails and you can watch movies, tv shows, and listen to music and because it has wifi you can search the web :)
I have both ipad2 and kindle fire so ipad is my favorite but the kindle fire is very fast and really good for ppl with a budget no offence but its very good.
Love iPad 2 so much more. Don't care about how much heavier it feels, I love having a bulky case because it makes me feel like my iPad is nice & safe. & the Bluetooth keyboard I got for it makes my iPad like a tiny computer! So many apps and it's nice to have iCloud keeping it in sync with my iPod touch. Don't get kindle fire, my friends who have them say it gets laggy.
@Rosaline891 the Kindle Fire is pocket-size and convenient. The iPad is big and heavier, and not that convenient to carry around. Kindle Fire is handier, and is a glorified e-reader. And is NOT in the same category as the over-rated iPad.
I'm torn between Kindle Fire and ipad 2! I'll basically use Kindle for reading e-books. Correct me if I'm wrong but Kindle is the only tablet in the market which gives a paper feel (ink screen) whilst reading?
@JazzyJean I recommend getting the Kindle Fire. The iPad 2, gives you too much eye strain in so little time. I read on my iPad 2 for only 20 minutes each day. If i read longer, than my vision will get very blurry. I'm sure thats the same for you. But the Kindle Fire does not have that kind of technology that will make your eyes strain. I recommend Kindle Fire...
As a tablet it looks great, but as an e-reader it doesn't look so great. It looks beautiful, but it doesn't quite compare to the rest of the kindles when it comes to a reading experience. I'd love for a kindle to be in color, but I'd rather be without the outside glare.
i got a kindle fire for christmas and i had nooooooooo idea what was it or if it was crappy but in 1 day,,, I know what was it and looks like it aint crappy
Just picked it up today. I personally think all these tech reviewers are just apple fanboys. Because everyone is knocking this incredible product. Its been good so far. I was an Apple Fanboy, however this is a great product.
@sneekyable Yeah! And... It broke. I'm series it stayed frozen on the kindle fire loading screen. Apparently you really need to make sure you update. There sending me another Thursday.
@flippy123100 It's not trying to be. It's an e-reader with a tablet as its side-affects. It's not taking a shot at competing with the ipad because no tablet can do that.
Hopefully getting the Fire for christmas:) I really wanted the iPad but I already have an iPhone and my parents didn't really want to get me a $500 tablet. Seems kinda plain but I'm still really excited:)
@RoboMuffin25 What XtremeGaming123 is false, he needs to look his stuff up. First of all "Wi-Fi wherever you go is known as 3G". Second of all the the Kindle Fire does not have 3G at all. Sorry if I let down your expectations :(
@haloman800 You don't need one. It sync everything to amazon's cloud storage. So you can delete and redownload it later from the slim chance you fill its memory unless you are one of those people who reads an ungodly amount of books per year.
No as he mentioned it does not have a 3G signal, which in your case would be a "wifi" signal. You only have coverage were you are connected to a router.
I got myself one of these. It is fantastic for its price. However, that's also its downfall, it is as standard as it gets. I personally prefer my Transformer many times over despite being double the price.
Getting one for Christmas mom got one everybody started hogging it so now we get our own I am 13 and I love my moms and looking forward to getting my own.
Its like a family reunion. The other kindle is like that cool cousin that lives far away so you only get to see them every like 2 years. And then the Ipad is that one cousin that you never talk to but you akwardly hug them everytime you meet........
You know that there are going to be people out there that are going to hack this to run full edition of Android and even a way to install the Google Android Market.
Please help in anyway that you can. I was attempting to root my Epic for ACS recovery using Odin. Odin initially picked up on my device but when I hit start it failed. Then I tried a different port, cable, and took out the sd and now my phone wont start and it has a graphic showing a phone connected to the computer with a yellow sign in the middle. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
I watched three unboxing videos of this, thecreativeone,soldierknowsbest,and jon4lakers,and no one could get the instructions out of the top correctly.haha
@DuhDonkeyKong no this one's battery isnt ridiculous, previous kindles could go for months without needing a charge he was talking about previous kindles ;)
Thumbs up if you love the kindle fire
gingerbeanify 1 day ago
I have this and absolutley love it I also have an ipad that mh family share I love thrm both but I favor my fire I love it ot is overall great
gingerbeanify 1 day ago
I just got this today. Gonna make an unboxing in a few minutes. Check out my channel to see it.
animemaster661 1 week ago
Thanks for the info. :-)
2Nickdogg 1 week ago
Hey Jon, Not sure if you will respond to this but, I am in a HUGE dillema. I want the kindle fire AND iPad 2. Money is tight for me, but I am thinking of getting the Fire because, if you think about it, you can get 2 Fire's for LESS than 1 iPad. Now that just made apple look bad. :-) So what are your thoughts? I just want to see if the Fire is worth it. thanks in advance. :-)
2Nickdogg 1 week ago
@2Nickdogg ipad is more expensive, but it has more apps, better build quality, and a much, much, much bigger screen. it has more media and a smoother user interface, not to mention a longer battery. However, if your money is tight, go with the fire, i did some research, and it costs amazon $201 to make a kindle fire. That's called a good deal. THey plan to make money from selling media.
TheSlipKnot981 1 week ago
im watching this video on my kindle fire right now lolz ")
jazzy9372 2 weeks ago
i have to say a ipad is amazing! and this and that is no comparison excpept.................you could buy two of these and another kindle touch for twenty dollars cheaper than 1 ipad. sorry apple. maybe if you didnt make your products crazy expensive then more people could afford one!
SuperThebenster 2 weeks ago
@Drewerd615 Besides reading, it's a tablet, so you can get some apps for easy, lightweight productivity on the go (ofc, yes, you could get an Android phone instead :P).
ilikestripes4000 4 weeks ago
I just won a kindle fire in a vex robotics competition. We got second. The team that got first got iPads. I'm just wondering what the kindle can do. Could someone tell me what it is mainly used for and if one could get much use out of it?
Drewerd615 1 month ago 2
@Drewerd615 It's primarily used for reading but I use my not only for reading my books. I get my news papers and magazines... plenty of games!!!! Emails and you can watch movies, tv shows, and listen to music and because it has wifi you can search the web :)
PoshBehaviorTV 1 month ago
@Drewerd615 Kindle is basically used for reading, but you can install apps on it. You should really consider buying a Blackberry Playbook though :)!
mambasnake2 2 weeks ago
I have both ipad2 and kindle fire so ipad is my favorite but the kindle fire is very fast and really good for ppl with a budget no offence but its very good.
tiger0224 1 month ago
what? the box only contain the tablets and charger only
DOTlittle 1 month ago
I know it's not better then the iPod touch iPod touch is way better then that crap even iPad is better then that
blackjucy 1 month ago
Love iPad 2 so much more. Don't care about how much heavier it feels, I love having a bulky case because it makes me feel like my iPad is nice & safe. & the Bluetooth keyboard I got for it makes my iPad like a tiny computer! So many apps and it's nice to have iCloud keeping it in sync with my iPod touch. Don't get kindle fire, my friends who have them say it gets laggy.
xrockxmusicx 1 month ago
is there 3g and if so do you have to pay for it??
MrRockster86 1 month ago
Shoot, meant iPad.
Rosaline891 1 month ago
The iPad was way too heavy to carry around, but if you're cool with that get the Kindle.
Rosaline891 1 month ago
@Rosaline891 the Kindle Fire is pocket-size and convenient. The iPad is big and heavier, and not that convenient to carry around. Kindle Fire is handier, and is a glorified e-reader. And is NOT in the same category as the over-rated iPad.
MuscleSculptor 1 month ago
I'm really wondering if there's a YouTube app?
SilverstarBro 1 month ago
does it come with a screen protector on it?
OccultDeflower 1 month ago
Its like a mini iPad ^.^
34funnydude 1 month ago
I must get that tablet it's like a miniature iPad 2
willbolt12 1 month ago
Looks like a fun device! :D
LOVEIsDasani 1 month ago
Do you recommend the Kindle Fire?
HollisterSupporter 1 month ago
I'm torn between Kindle Fire and ipad 2! I'll basically use Kindle for reading e-books. Correct me if I'm wrong but Kindle is the only tablet in the market which gives a paper feel (ink screen) whilst reading?
JazzyJean 1 month ago
@JazzyJean I recommend getting the Kindle Fire. The iPad 2, gives you too much eye strain in so little time. I read on my iPad 2 for only 20 minutes each day. If i read longer, than my vision will get very blurry. I'm sure thats the same for you. But the Kindle Fire does not have that kind of technology that will make your eyes strain. I recommend Kindle Fire...
HollisterSupporter 1 month ago
@spartanmstrEB so did i and i posted this comment on my kindle fire so for all u people who think im lying.......
poliknoy 1 month ago
i'm getting a kindle
whatnow38 1 month ago
Get the playbook......it's a hell lot bttr
cooldudesanatjha 1 month ago
quê num entendi meia grama;;
acho que ate para quem fala ingles,é dificil entender esse cara!
themisterlp 1 month ago
Se ve brutal el Kindle fire .... I'm waiting @ Puerto Rico ....... Welcome 2 PR Kindle.
boriquagaby 1 month ago
i cant wait i think im gonna get one they are soo cool
bluntscooterfreaks 1 month ago
wow you have noooo life
Boneless95 1 month ago
As a tablet it looks great, but as an e-reader it doesn't look so great. It looks beautiful, but it doesn't quite compare to the rest of the kindles when it comes to a reading experience. I'd love for a kindle to be in color, but I'd rather be without the outside glare.
iiRenity 2 months ago
i have one love it pretty cool
dontmissme2 2 months ago
I watched this on my kindle fire!
spartanmstrEB 2 months ago
THE TAB HAS BEEN PULLED!!!
alexxomgg 2 months ago
I'm getting a kindle fire tom!!!!!
Sboarder98 2 months ago
i got a kindle fire for christmas and i had nooooooooo idea what was it or if it was crappy but in 1 day,,, I know what was it and looks like it aint crappy
ps3KingSlashrocker54 2 months ago
BAM! Plastic if off! hahaha :D
MahmoudEll 2 months ago
Only 8gb of storage? That sucks!
Alphastyx7 2 months ago
Just picked it up today. I personally think all these tech reviewers are just apple fanboys. Because everyone is knocking this incredible product. Its been good so far. I was an Apple Fanboy, however this is a great product.
FifaClipsofTheDay 2 months ago
Thumbs up if you got this for Christmas, I know I did :)
sneekyable 2 months ago 4
@sneekyable Yeah! And... It broke. I'm series it stayed frozen on the kindle fire loading screen. Apparently you really need to make sure you update. There sending me another Thursday.
Ruhnezmei89 2 months ago
i got mine today and im on it right now,there great!!!!
AshandLauraluv 2 months ago
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I'm getting one 3
DaivaJillian7134 2 months ago
can u watch videos or i think movies while wifi off?
gravitylovebug1 2 months ago
@gravitylovebug1 No, You can't
learnguitarordie 2 months ago
wow i think i got one according to the shape of my present
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kevikevdottcom 2 months ago
"Hellooo Kindle, My name is Jon" HAHAHA Love IT!!!
OfficialTimJohnson 2 months ago 32
@OfficialTimJohnson Lol, me too!!
superhershey01 2 months ago
OOOOOOOO CANT WAIT 4 CHRISTMAS!!!!!!
BarrelRacer701 2 months ago 17
@BarrelRacer701 i got one i wasnt expecting it at all
William9691000 2 months ago
u made this vid 1st than the kindle touch
zChromee 2 months ago
Kindle Fire or iPad 2? The only thing holding me backf rom iPad 2 is the price. So which is worth it? hepl please.
JaSyquia 2 months ago
I cant wait to get my kindle fire for christmas 2011!!!! Only 4 more days till kindle fire!!!!!! I have been like raping the replay button!!!
BarrelRacer701 2 months ago
There are underneath that cardboard foam its a reward for ripping it apart.
younus420 2 months ago in playlist Kindle Fire Videos
who thinks i should get the kindle fire thumbs up if yes
neesana2 2 months ago 2
Its a device not a person? It don't have a house , its a cardboard box and your kindle dont talk to you so no use in trying to talk to it (;
Megamen0022 2 months ago
kindle fire is nothing compared to ipad 2. thumbs up if you agree
flippy123100 2 months ago
@flippy123100 No shit that's why it's $300 dollars cheaper. Moron -_-
Kjz141 2 months ago
@flippy123100 It's not trying to be. It's an e-reader with a tablet as its side-affects. It's not taking a shot at competing with the ipad because no tablet can do that.
ZombiezTutorials 2 months ago
Hopefully getting the Fire for christmas:) I really wanted the iPad but I already have an iPhone and my parents didn't really want to get me a $500 tablet. Seems kinda plain but I'm still really excited:)
PeetaLoverTHG 2 months ago
does it have wifi where ever you go?
RoboMuffin25 2 months ago
@RoboMuffin25 no, only if you have a 3g hotspot
XtremeGaming123 2 months ago
@XtremeGaming123 do u need to pay?
RoboMuffin25 2 months ago
@RoboMuffin25 for the 3g hotspot yes, you have to buy it and then pay monthly
XtremeGaming123 2 months ago
@RoboMuffin25 lol no
razputen91 2 months ago
@RoboMuffin25 What XtremeGaming123 is false, he needs to look his stuff up. First of all "Wi-Fi wherever you go is known as 3G". Second of all the the Kindle Fire does not have 3G at all. Sorry if I let down your expectations :(
Kjz141 2 months ago
I can't tell you how many times I have heard that phrase. 0:00 Love it haha!
ibelieveinusa 2 months ago
@ibelieveinusa Whaaaaats up everyone
bmxstln 2 months ago
getting one for christmas
TheBumpy777 2 months ago
im getting this for Hanukah!
chazy4444 2 months ago
my friends getting 1 for christmas. hes sooo freaken excited!
zestyskateman 2 months ago 2
Me to! I hope
callofdutyfan180 2 months ago
Getting one for Christmas!
WhiteShadow1415 2 months ago 2
@WhiteShadow1415 Me too! can't wait!
RavenclawNerd27 2 months ago
I have a question how do i put music on it without a sync cord. o.o
billm2n 2 months ago
@billm2n the micro usb cords works as a sync cord... if u have i tunes u will have to drag and drop into ur music file
jordanballer2396 2 months ago
@jordanballer2396 Thank you =D
billm2n 2 months ago
catch fire LOL 0:23
guigasbarro 2 months ago
The only reason i'm not getting this is the lack of bluetooth :(
If I could pair my PS3 controller with it then i'd have bought it on launch day.
STEELNUTSACK 2 months ago
getting 1 in a week....cant wait!!!!!!
koolkrazy303 2 months ago
AND its got a camera so BOOM!
baconimos123 2 months ago
@baconimos123 and its 4x the price! BOOM!
STEELNUTSACK 2 months ago
ipad2 is longer battery life, 10 hours AHA!
baconimos123 2 months ago
thumbs up if u saw the sasquatch commercial lol
baconimos123 2 months ago
Getting it for christmas!!!!On a scale from 1-10 how would you recomemd it??
imgoingtobarf 2 months ago
got one today! I was happy till I found out that it was slow in the internet and it gets hangs :(
piinkc0okie 2 months ago
@piinkc0okie the wifi in your house must be crappy, because my kindle fire is super fast.
uptoCHINAtown 2 months ago
Dear santa...........
MajorLeagueSwag777 2 months ago
Like this if you want one for christmas:)
Brooke41599 2 months ago
getting one for christmas
kirie98 2 months ago
Nice video...getting one for Christmas!
lakerguy100 2 months ago
If this had a microSD card slot I'd buy one =(.
haloman800 2 months ago
@haloman800 You don't need one. It sync everything to amazon's cloud storage. So you can delete and redownload it later from the slim chance you fill its memory unless you are one of those people who reads an ungodly amount of books per year.
turnermic17 2 months ago
so is there anyway to hook it up to the computer?
StayStrong2015 2 months ago
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Hi john. My name is Christian.
corn1800 2 months ago
Im 11 and im gettin this for cristmas from my dad
JU2T1Nx26 2 months ago
@JU2T1Nx26 Awesome, congrats =3.
haloman800 2 months ago
i just got that thing yestoday. Its fucking awsome
nucktown91 2 months ago
hhhhaaahhaaahhaaa you funny
GetxInxMyxBelly 2 months ago
Cool
funnybunniezus 3 months ago
No as he mentioned it does not have a 3G signal, which in your case would be a "wifi" signal. You only have coverage were you are connected to a router.
Babebra 3 months ago
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smileygirlxoxo1 3 months ago
@smileygirlxoxo1 No. Wifi is not like your cellphone service. You need a router that spits out Wifi signals to use Wifi.
MetroidSammich 3 months ago
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smileygirlxoxo1 3 months ago
Jon, do you keep a case on your iPad 2? If so, which case?
SixZoSeven 3 months ago
does it come with headphones?
monsterhighwater 3 months ago
@monsterhighwater as shown.. no
datsoccerkid434 3 months ago
@mrzachy345 me too!
cspdjp 3 months ago
this has really...kindled my interest
good one jon
chinchillin1234 3 months ago
im not sure does it have intenet everywhere?
littlehector65 3 months ago
What's up Jon great review as always
Docextreme1 3 months ago
Yea mrzachy345 so am i and i am gettting oneeeeee twwwwoooo
cheesymouse111 3 months ago
@mrzachy345, holy shit me too, and im also 11. kinda creepy
1patrickryan 3 months ago 2
@1patrickryan me too
monsterhighwater 3 months ago
I got myself one of these. It is fantastic for its price. However, that's also its downfall, it is as standard as it gets. I personally prefer my Transformer many times over despite being double the price.
Rommielism 3 months ago
Getting one for Christmas mom got one everybody started hogging it so now we get our own I am 13 and I love my moms and looking forward to getting my own.
TheBabygirl5000 3 months ago
Your not very fond of boxes are you...
jesuitbluejay 3 months ago
im getting a Kindle Fire from my grandmother for christmas and im only 11 years old
MrZachy345 3 months ago
@MrZachy345 I AM ALSO 11 AND GETTING IT FOR CHRISTMAS FROM MY GRANDMOTHER... WEIRD.
adrianzjawin1 3 months ago
@adrianzjawin1 im 11 too! im getting for christmas, but from parents!!! :)
monsterhighwater 3 months ago
Its like a family reunion. The other kindle is like that cool cousin that lives far away so you only get to see them every like 2 years. And then the Ipad is that one cousin that you never talk to but you akwardly hug them everytime you meet........
Bebo733733 3 months ago 2
@Bebo733733 HI
adrianzjawin1 3 months ago
@adrianzjawin1 Hi
Bebo733733 3 months ago
do you need to pay the subscription fee to amazon to get all the specs like the app store , the web browser, comics and movies?
sonothehedgehog 3 months ago
0:58 hello kindle, my name is jon. LOL
pureawesomeness2012 3 months ago 20
Firegtablet
dli7319 3 months ago
Sux it's just a cheaper 1st gen iPad
Lillify83 3 months ago
Did they design it upside down?
T4nm4y 3 months ago
can't wait. $200 :))
lapatria100 3 months ago 37
Nook, you mad bro?
MrReloDog 3 months ago 2
You know that there are going to be people out there that are going to hack this to run full edition of Android and even a way to install the Google Android Market.
skymitch89 3 months ago
Lag lag lag
BIG1TOWER 3 months ago
Good price,but this kindle fire is no fire...just buy a real tablet this thing has tons of lag
BIG1TOWER 3 months ago
EEEEEEEWWWWWWWWWWWWWE I LIKE MY NOOK WAY BETTER THAN THIS!
arenasamador 3 months ago
I LOVE YOU JON!!!
Piegoodman 3 months ago
I am glad I have a NOOK!!!
elitemax919 3 months ago
This tablet costed Amazon $190.99 to make, they are betting on the customer to get a profit from books and music.
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ladiesman2176468 3 months ago
I got the kindle fire yesterday (11/15/11)! It's great, anyone thinking about getting it should! It's great!
MyPlatinumRecords100 3 months ago
is this only available in the US ?
JoshTalksApple 3 months ago
@JoshTalksApple Yes.
feffrey81 3 months ago
one of the best tablets in my opinion, and a great prize
jeervega 3 months ago
so would you say the kindle fire is the same size as a dvd case?
romell90 3 months ago
I watched three unboxing videos of this, thecreativeone,soldierknowsbest,and jon4lakers,and no one could get the instructions out of the top correctly.haha
dumbo354 3 months ago
You finally got the kindle !
warissharjeel 3 months ago
@LakoonPlay I use camera on iPad 2 mostly for skype so I gues ppl would like to uset in that purpise on Kindle Fire as well...
TiborKusa 3 months ago
unboxtherapy puts more effort in their unboxing videos
SuperAH123 3 months ago
after all of the tablets i've seen, i might be actually getting this one !
skystealth22 3 months ago
lol 69 ha ha ha ha
MegaApple45 3 months ago
"...or optimus" Hahaha so good.
LeprachaunLima 3 months ago
1:44 that's what she said ;)
Illmatic662 3 months ago
Nah
subrosabmx94 3 months ago
best opening I've heard in awhile..
kayjay178 3 months ago
Where's the start of unboxing shortcut?
silverstreak34 3 months ago
Wait...that's not ridiculous battery is it? Don't like all tablets run videos for like 10hrs while still on Wifi...?
DuhDonkeyKong 3 months ago
@DuhDonkeyKong no this one's battery isnt ridiculous, previous kindles could go for months without needing a charge he was talking about previous kindles ;)
Jagrbe 3 months ago
Nice toutorial
allaround9136 3 months ago
Hack and romo..hack and rom
cokemanpac 3 months ago
can u sideload apps???
Peroxide014 3 months ago
in the beginning he said that Amazon is "staying away from the traditional e-ink display to traditional tablets". Which one is traditional anyway?
triplezzz21 3 months ago
haha "some other bad joke"
Tech4theWin 3 months ago 79
i want one, i want one, iwantoneiwantonnnne!!!
damietedokubo 3 months ago
"Not prime as in awsome or Optimus" haha
AOMalley05 3 months ago
It's amazons first attempt at a tablet, and no one should be comparing it to the iPad.every company has to start somewhere.
avers4life 3 months ago
You were practicably done with the Unboxing at 1:59...
tsp1998 3 months ago
My car and house. My subscription to your channel.
cartheman100 3 months ago
Or... Optimus... rofl!
NobodysOffTheHook 3 months ago
i cant wate to get mine!
Hamsterhamsterboy99 3 months ago
"Hell Kindle, this is Jon."? That might work better with the iPhone...
raythegardener 3 months ago