You may be wanting to see the Kindle Fire 2 vs the ipad 3, but until we get the specs let us look at what is currently available on the market. Ever since the Kindle has entered the market, book readers around the world, particularly in the United States, have clamoured to get this type of technology. Judging by the anticipation of the users to the coming of the Kindle Fire, it is quite evident that the Kindle is well-loved. Before we go on the juicy details of introducing each man on both corners, let us first get to know Kindle, Kindle Fire’s inferior brother.
The Kindle is branded by many as the ultimate gadget to have for readers. Who wouldn’t want an electronic eBook reader that you can carry around anywhere? Not to mention that this gadget can go up to more than half a day without running its battery dry. Who wouldn’t want a book that lights in perfect reading condition in places where it is supposedly too dark to read? When people thought that the Kindle was the next “best thing”, here comes the Kindle Fire.
In a way, the Kindle Fire touched on the features of the iPad 2 more than the iPad 2 trying to touch on the specialty of Kindle Fire. When it comes to this Kindle Fire vs iPad 2 comparison, sure, they are both eBook readers that are able to open applications while letting you use media players for movies, videos and music. However, when you match both of them and look at their similarities, you will have a hard time figuring out which one is for you. In order to fully understand how each is better than the other, let us dissect the major functions and let us try to see which is superior based on this Kindle Fire vs iPad 2 duel.
The Scoring System
For this duel of Kindle Fire vs iPad 2, we tried scoring it with two different categories: major and minor. However, we realized that each category is subject to the reader. It truly depends on the person if which is a minor issue for him or a major issue. Therefore, in order to be balanced for all, we are going to score 1 point for each won category. Let the scoring begin!
Battery Life
A small Kindle can usually go up to 10 – 11 hours if the brightness is at medium. For the iPad 2, it usually cannot go up to 9 hours if constantly used especially if there is much activity from the user. Because the Kindle has slightly less features and capabilities when compared with the iPad 2, it survives longer if the same amount of activity for both products happens simultaneously. Winner? Kindle Fire.
Size and Weight
The Kindle is generally smaller than the iPad 2. However, because of the smaller frame, it is also lighter. The screen size of the Kindle is at 7 inches while the screen size of the iPad 2 is at 9.2 inches. In terms of weight, the Kindle weighs a little bit more than 14 oz while the iPad 2 weighs a little bit more than 21 oz (more if you upgrade the memory). Winner? Tie. 1 point for the iPad 2 for size, 1 point for the Kindle for its lighter weight.
Availability of Movies and Videos
Amazon’s Kindle Fire has a wide array of different videos and movies to choose from the Instant Video store of Amazon. There are two different videos there: stream videos and downloaded videos. For the iPad 2, it is also the same but they are bought through iTunes. However, the advantage of Kindle Fire is that it is able to get streaming videos which the iPad does not have access to. When it comes to the quality of the videos, the Kindle is definitely superior because of the higher pixels per inch (Kindle’s 169 against iPad 2’s 132). Winner? Kindle Fire.
Networking Capability
Although there are possibly many other tablets that are worthy of this discussion when it comes to internet connectivity, the Kindle Fire and the iPad 2 are able to access the Wi-Fi connection. When it comes to simply browsing and surfing, both of them are excellent choices. Wi-Fi hotspots aren’t really known to give off optimum speed but if you are a power user or you are simply accustomed to very fast internet speed then the iPad 2 is slightly better on this one. However, the iPad 2 is better if you have the money to pay for an upgrade for you to be able to connect to superior internet providers.
Pricing of the Products
An average Joe gives much importance to the pricing. However, he would rather pay more if he knows for certain that he will truly get what he is about to pay for. At hindsight, the iPad 2 is definitely expensive if you compare it with the price of the Kindle. The Kindle’s price is less than half of the iPad 2 which means you can basically buy two and a half pieces of Kindles with the money you can buy for an iPad 2. One point for the Kindle Fire.
Storage Capacity
Depending on what you generally use your tablet for, the storage capacity can play a major role in your decision. Upon receiving your device, you can easily say that you won’t fill up the storage capacity since you are only using it for reading and for using applications. However, as time goes by, you will quickly notice that you are slowly running out of storage capacity. Besides, the 8 GB capacity is definitely too small if you store books and videos in your Kindle. However, for the iPad 2, the 16 GB capacity is definitely more appreciated. Although, both tablets have access to cloud and in there, they can store their important files in order to save storage for their tablets. Overall? The iPad 2 wins this one.
Camera
The iPad 2 has a camera. The Kindle has none. What else can I say. One point for iPad 2.
The Winner
Even though we have dissected each part of the product and tried to determine which is superior in that area, these two devices are still different from each other. This Kindle Fire vs iPad 2 comparison shows that the iPad 2 is made to function as an all-in-one tablet that is both versatile and user-friendly. On the other hand, the Kindle Fire is designed to be an upgraded eBook reader that goes beyond its simply functionalities in order to accommodate other needs. If you are asking for a product that can do more, you know the answer. If you are asking which is better for reading, you know the answer. But as far as this comparison goes as well as the point system goes, the Kindle Fire is the clear winner. Congratulations Amazon.
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