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Amazon Fire vs. iPad

JudyL — Tue, 28 Jun 2016 03:18:58 GMT

This may have been discussed before so apologize if I'm bringing up an old subject. I'm thinking of getting an Amazon Fire 10HD and am wondering if it would be better for me to spend the extra and get an iPad. Am I comparing apples to oranges?

I would mostly be using a tablet for getting my Comcast email, surfing the web, reading books and watching movies while travelling. I understand that I can't get on Google with the Amazon Fire? Is that true? Would that then mean that I couldn't get to my gmail account? I'm not real tech savvy so excuse all the questions.

Cost is also an issue for me so that alone may end up being the deciding factor for me but would like to know my options and would like your opinions anyway if you wouldn't mind. Thank you!

Re: Amazon Fire vs. iPad

mac116 — Tue, 28 Jun 2016 03:29:03 GMT

I own the Kindle Fire HD, and use an iPad at work. I personally prefer the Kindle.Fire for use at home. I can easily search using Google, and have 2 separate gmail accounts that I check several times a day. I get inexpensive e-books easily through Book Bub and Amazon. Cost wise, the Fire is much less expensive. I love it.

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birkin baby — Tue, 28 Jun 2016 03:40:45 GMT

I have the Fire HDX. I have used the iPad at work.I love my Fire and prefer it. I always use GOOGLE as my search engine..Occasionally it freezes but I just restart my tablet and it is fine. I watch movies,check email,post here,etc. It was great for travelling in Europe. I rarely use my laptop. Amazon customer service is fantastic. The MAYDAY feature is so easy....immediate help every time. My friends use iPods mostly but they like my Fire too.

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jewel3 — Tue, 28 Jun 2016 03:44:33 GMT

I think yo can easily go to google.com on your Fire. Considering the uses you have described, the Fire sounds great for you.

If you had said you wanted to edit videos you have made or track your health connected to your Apple Watch, or FaceTime with other iPhone users, or integrate your tablet with your iPhone, I would say get an iPad. But you did not do so.

Enjoy your new Fire!

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Sooner — Tue, 28 Jun 2016 03:49:37 GMT

I have a Fire, IPad and Mini IPad. I used the Fire to read for awhile, thought the IPad was too big for some things, too small for others, and didn't really love it. I have a mini and I use it all the time now. I almost read or listen to books on it, quick check mail, watch the weather. It is so easy to grab and does everything. Also purse sized!

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JudyL — Tue, 28 Jun 2016 04:07:30 GMT

Thank you everyone for your great input! Think my gut was right on this one and an Amazon Fire will be perfect for me. Will be ordering it soon! YEA!!

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libbyannE — Tue, 28 Jun 2016 04:31:29 GMT

You can't top the iPad for quality, reliability, service, and integration with iPhone, etc. I use the iPad mini all day long for everything from email, taking pix and sharing them, eBay, and reading to watching tv, history documentaries and more.

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libbyannE — Tue, 28 Jun 2016 04:32:47 GMT

P.s. And I am always looking up things on the Internet on the iPad, which is very fast.

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Big Sister — Tue, 28 Jun 2016 08:03:40 GMT

I have the Fire 7 and the larger Fire 8.9 HDX. I use them both almost every day but mostly to check the news from diff. sites before I turn off the reading lamp to fall asleep.

I also use my laptop every day.

The 8.9 is not comfortable for me to hold in my left hand which is how I want to use my tablets and e-reader. I LOVE my Kindle Keyboard e-reader and hold it for hours when I am reading at night.

Several times I have had to call Amazon in the middle of the night when I was having a small problem downloading a book. There was always someone on the other end who answered the phone and walked me through to a solution.

I would stick with Amazon.

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Nuttmeg — Tue, 28 Jun 2016 08:48:27 GMT

@JudyL wrote:
Thank you everyone for your great input! Think my gut was right on this one and an Amazon Fire will be perfect for me. Will be ordering it soon! YEA!!

Apple makes not just a good tablet, but the great device. I brought my Apple tablet direct from the company. Apple sells a certified refurbished iPad Air 2 64 GB tablet for a great price. This product has the same warranty as new.

Please read customer reviews on Amazon.

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Nuttmeg — Tue, 28 Jun 2016 08:53:13 GMT

@Big Sister wrote:
I have the Fire 7 and the larger Fire 8.9 HDX. I use them both almost every day but mostly to check the news from diff. sites before I turn off the reading lamp to fall asleep.

I also use my laptop every day.

The 8.9 is not comfortable for me to hold in my left hand which is how I want to use my tablets and e-reader. I LOVE my Kindle Keyboard e-reader and hold it for hours when I am reading at night.

Several times I have had to call Amazon in the middle of the night when I was having a small problem downloading a book. There was always someone on the other end who answered the phone and walked me through to a solution.

I would stick with Amazon.

The older HDX tablets are better quality. You can not compare the two products.

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Jordan2 — Tue, 28 Jun 2016 22:38:30 GMT

I have an iPad Air and a Kindle Fire in the 10" and 7". Hands down I love my iPad more! I find my iPad is faster and the apps are better than on the Kindle (I'm on Weight Watchers and the official site app isn't supported on Kindle's operating system). If cost is a consideration you know best what suits your budget, but if you can afford it I don't think you'd be disappointed with the iPad.

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kcladyz — Wed, 29 Jun 2016 01:54:21 GMT

i HAD THE KINDLE, AN IPAD AND THE SAMSUNG S2 and te samsung was the best and the kindle was the least

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BriggsiePeawiggle — Wed, 29 Jun 2016 17:25:50 GMT

I have owned two Android-based tablets. I really didn't use them very much. There's something about me and the Android system that just feels clumsy and I can't explain it, but I bought an iPad Air 2 with cellular capabilities. I use it ALL THE TIME -- every night before I fall asleep I watch shows on it, and I take it with me whenever I leave the house. It's just so easy to use. I have some apps for knitting patterns that you can download your patterns onto and not have to haul the paper thing that gets all beat up after a week in the knitting bag, counts rows for you, etc. I have a music reading program that in case I get stuck at the organ at church where I play and need an extra tune or something....it's right there...tons of them, downloaded right into my purse. I absolutely LOVE that thing. I'll never go back to an Android phone or tablet.....just me.

Briggsie

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mdmc — Thu, 30 Jun 2016 01:57:23 GMT

Love, love, love my IPad Air 2.