Nexus 7 or Kindle Fire HD?

RedfordML

My partner originally wanted a Kindle e-book but having looked a the cost, I have decided to buy her a Nexus or KFHD. I have zero clue on which one to get. Also it will be used to download books and for internet - would you recommend 16 or 32GB about £40 difference...

Thanks tech guys?! :beer:

Shimrod

The Nexus tends to win in comparison reviews. A couple of examples:
http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/reviews/tablets/3415634/nexus-7-vs-kindle-fire-hd-vs-nook-hd-tablet-comparison-review/?tab=verdictTab#top
http://www.techradar.com/news/mobile-computing/tablets/amazon-kindle-fire-hd-vs-google-nexus-7-1095447

The caveat on this is it all depends on what you want to do with the device, and whether you want to live in the Google or Amazon ecosystem. I have had Nexus 7 with 16Gb for about 9 months and I am no where near filling the memory up.
Bear in mind that neither has an e-ink screen, so if the primary use is for reading, then the original Kindle might be a better bet, with a longer battery life and easier on the eyes screen, but this would mean losing the internet/app capability.

DCFC79

Shimrod wrote: »

but this would mean losing the internet/app capability.

Thought fire had internet/app capabilities ?

How would you download books with out wifi ?

jem16

DCFC79 wrote: »

Thought fire had internet/app capabilities ?

Yes it does but Shimrod was talking about the original Kindle for improved battery life and ability to read in sunlight.

How would you download books with out wifi ?

The original Kindle has wifi capability to download books. Some also have 3G.

DCFC79

jem16 wrote: »

Yes it does but Shimrod was talking about the original Kindle for improved battery life and ability to read in sunlight.

Yes os he was, oops my mistake.

ukjoel

Kindle and Kindle paperwhite are E readers with electronic ink specifically designed for reading.

Kindle Fire is a completely different beast and does NOT use electronic ink.

If she wants it for READING then its got to be a kindle, a kindle paperwhite, or a Kobo alternative.


You can pick up a wifi kindle for £50 at any of the Cash exchange places in town or off ebay. Also battery life on Kindle will last a lot lot longer than a tablet.