So for Christmas my mom was going to get a specialy made art easil for me. I decided I didn't want that so as much as the easil cost is how much a Kindle Fire is ONLINE. Can you go to like Barnes And Noble and get it cheaper..or any other stores..?
Books & Authors - 7 Answers - 2012-01-10 22:22:21
Best answer: Hello Love, you cannot get kindle Fire at Barnes & Noble (you can get Nook Color or Nook Tablet there) but you can get Kindle at Target and BestBuy but it'll be the same price as online plus sales taxes. However, I wouldn't recommend Kindle Fire to anyone as widely reported problems with Kindle Fire are that it runs hot to touch, video playback is jerky, touch screen is not responsive and it takes 2-3 touches to register, power button placement is very poor and is prone to accidental power off, all the hype of Silk browser is not true where the browsing is actually slower than on other Android tablets, Wi-Fi connection gives a lot of trouble to users on it, etc. Amazon's own web site has hundreds of reviews (over 2000 already) of Kindle Fire's new owners that gave it 1 or 2 star reviews and over 1,000 of 3-star reviews because of choppy/laggy experience they got from this underpowered device.
Also, check this one out - if you call Amazon their menu actually says "if you have a problem with your Kindle Fire, press three" - they must have been swamped by people complaints to put it on the menu!
Instead check out new Nook Tablet (you can play with it at Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Millon, Walmart, BestBuy, Staples, OfficeMax, Fred Mayer, P.C. Richard, Radio Shack, Target, Fry's, Kmart, Sears etc. stores) - according to all pro reviews out there it's a class above Kindle Fire. All pro reviewers on the web clearly voiced that Nook Tablet is a much better device with superior performance compared to Kindle Fire. It's got Netflix, Hulu, Pandora, Angry Brids, etc., the best battery life (30% better than Fire), the best non-glare laminated screen (no lamination on Fire), double the RAM and space for apps/photos/movies than on Fire, microSD slot and a microphone for Skype (not on Fire), physical volume controls on the side (not on Fire), very smooth video playback with excellent screen, and very fast apps load (unlike on Fire).
One pro review to consider:
CNET:
We streamed Netflix side by side with the Kindle Fire, and head-to-head comparisons were very favorable to the Nook--it simply looked better. Both tablets have the same app, but the Nook Tablet's picture looked more vivid and detailed. The Nook Tablet also has physical volume controls on the side, which come in handy--the Kindle Fire strangely lacks them. The screen, which is a higher-quality IPS display than the Kindle Fire, really shows off Netflix and Hulu Plus to amazing effect...
It's the best screen on a budget tablet that I've ever seen. More storage--both onboard (16GB) and via microSD expansion--and the ability to read EPUB files could be big news for those who want flexibility. There's plenty of expansion room, and you'll have a hard time running out of space for your apps or your magazine downloads.
In addition, you might want to reconsider buying from Amazon at all if you learn about the working conditions they create at their warehouses (see link below). This company never donates to anybody and never supports any charitable institutions - shark and bully company indeed.
All answer: Answer 1 Get the Kindle Fire, it's awesome! I have one, only $200 and they have cute accessories. 2012-01-10 22:24:00
Answer 2 Best buy. I'm on a kindle fire as I type this answer. They will also add a warranty to it for a little extra but worth it. 2012-01-10 22:32:49
Answer 3 You can't go to Barnes and Noble to get a Kindle Fire. They sell the Nooks and the Nook Tablet. But you may not be able to do that soon, as Barnes & Noble is considering selling off their Nook division. Apparently they're being outsold by Amazon's Kindle Fire 4 to 1.
Waiting for Mr. UnTruth to appear, as he tends to creep out here at this time of night. But, after reading his "astroturfing" (look up the term), note this:
update: Ah, Mr. UnTruth appears. Just like clockwork, or the garbage collector (except he delivers it)
FACT: The Kindle Fire does not overheat.
FACT: The video playback is not jerky.
FACT: The touch screen is very responsive.
FACT: The power button is on the edge. Haven't clicked if off by accident yet, and when you do click it, the screen asks for confirmation about turning the device off.
FACT: Barnes & Noble is in financial trouble, with stock values tumbling. They're considering selling off the Nook division. (check Google)
FACT: B&N does not have a video market, a music market, cloud storage, nor the large number of apps that Kindle offers.
FACT: The Kindle Fire is outselling the Nook Tablet by 4 to 1.
FACT: B&N is having a "Fire" sale, offering a deal on the basic Nook Simple Touch or the Nook Tablet, if you sign up for a $240 a year subscription to the NY Times or a $120 subscription to People Magazine. The discounts are nice, but are these magazines or papers ones you'd buy anyway?
FACT: Mr. UnTruth scurries around the Yahoo! Answers forums bashing anything Kindle with exaggerations and selected references. He bashes the "hundreds of Amazon trolls" (hah) like me and Rose D who dispute his "findings". Pout
P.S. Some more reading for your kind consideration:
http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2012/01/12/is-the-nook-fighting-a-losing-battle.aspx?source=isesitlnk0000001&mrr=0.33 2012-01-10 23:56:41
Answer 4 No but you can go to Radio Shack, Best Buy, or Target and get it for the same price 2012-01-11 01:12:28
Answer 5 nope. barnes and noble sells nooks. borders was where you could buy kindle, but they went out of business and closed up shop, but i doubt they were any cheaper 2012-01-11 07:54:42
Answer 6 Kindle Fire is great, bought one for my kids and mother in law for Xmas. It is well worth the price and you won't be disappointed. I am also giving one away for free in a contest here http://www.dragonblogger.com/win-free-kindle-fire/ 2012-01-11 12:59:19
Answer 7 Hello Love, you cannot get kindle Fire at Barnes & Noble (you can get Nook Color or Nook Tablet there) but you can get Kindle at Target and BestBuy but it'll be the same price as online plus sales taxes. However, I wouldn't recommend Kindle Fire to anyone as widely reported problems with Kindle Fire are that it runs hot to touch, video playback is jerky, touch screen is not responsive and it takes 2-3 touches to register, power button placement is very poor and is prone to accidental power off, all the hype of Silk browser is not true where the browsing is actually slower than on other Android tablets, Wi-Fi connection gives a lot of trouble to users on it, etc. Amazon's own web site has hundreds of reviews (over 2000 already) of Kindle Fire's new owners that gave it 1 or 2 star reviews and over 1,000 of 3-star reviews because of choppy/laggy experience they got from this underpowered device.
Also, check this one out - if you call Amazon their menu actually says "if you have a problem with your Kindle Fire, press three" - they must have been swamped by people complaints to put it on the menu!
Instead check out new Nook Tablet (you can play with it at Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Millon, Walmart, BestBuy, Staples, OfficeMax, Fred Mayer, P.C. Richard, Radio Shack, Target, Fry's, Kmart, Sears etc. stores) - according to all pro reviews out there it's a class above Kindle Fire. All pro reviewers on the web clearly voiced that Nook Tablet is a much better device with superior performance compared to Kindle Fire. It's got Netflix, Hulu, Pandora, Angry Brids, etc., the best battery life (30% better than Fire), the best non-glare laminated screen (no lamination on Fire), double the RAM and space for apps/photos/movies than on Fire, microSD slot and a microphone for Skype (not on Fire), physical volume controls on the side (not on Fire), very smooth video playback with excellent screen, and very fast apps load (unlike on Fire).
One pro review to consider:
CNET:
We streamed Netflix side by side with the Kindle Fire, and head-to-head comparisons were very favorable to the Nook--it simply looked better. Both tablets have the same app, but the Nook Tablet's picture looked more vivid and detailed. The Nook Tablet also has physical volume controls on the side, which come in handy--the Kindle Fire strangely lacks them. The screen, which is a higher-quality IPS display than the Kindle Fire, really shows off Netflix and Hulu Plus to amazing effect...
It's the best screen on a budget tablet that I've ever seen. More storage--both onboard (16GB) and via microSD expansion--and the ability to read EPUB files could be big news for those who want flexibility. There's plenty of expansion room, and you'll have a hard time running out of space for your apps or your magazine downloads.
In addition, you might want to reconsider buying from Amazon at all if you learn about the working conditions they create at their warehouses (see link below). This company never donates to anybody and never supports any charitable institutions - shark and bully company indeed. 2012-01-11 20:27:50