The Kindle Fire Brings the Heat to the iPad 2
Posted by Grant Peacock on Tue, Nov 29, 2011 @ 08:21 AM
As Christmas is rapidly approaching, my excitement matches Will Ferrell's realization that Santa is coming...only most of my excitement stems from determining what super-cool tech gadget is going to dominate the shopping jungle this year.
It's a statement of fact that Apple products are always on the market as the hottest must-have gifts to both give and receive. Last year, the iPad reigned untouchable over the tablet kingdom and crushed the competition. But this holiday season finds new entries in the lineup with releases from HP, Android, Microsoft, and most notably, Amazon's Kindle Fire. The Kindle Fire is shaping up to be a staunch contender against the iPad 2, and since Black Friday, now boasts some impressive sales figures. Here are some hot facts about the Fire, including a look at how it measures against the iPad 2.
In comparison, while the iPad 2 has almost every function to aid you throughout your day-to-day routine, including a larger screen, access to the largest app store, camera functionality, and the largest built-in storage offering, its biggest drawback is the punch to the wallet with a price range from $499 to $829.
In the current economy of this holiday season, shoppers are looking to get the most bang for their buck. If a tablet is on your holiday shopping list, ask yourself if the extra features of the iPad 2 are really worth the almost triple price tag. The Kindle Fire hosts a variety of features to make it a true competitor for Apple this year, and the $200 price tag definitely makes it an option to consider.