IPad vs. Kindle Fire?

[JanetF]

I am confused. Maybe some of you out there has either one of these devices or both. I want to mainly use either one for emails and messaging, and look at websites once in a while, also read books. So, which one should I get?? Which one would support the Laudate app??

I have a Kindle Fire and for your needs, it would suffice. My daughter has an IPAD…it does fancy things that I would never need/use.

 

[Becca3]

I have a Kindle Fire and for your needs, it would suffice. My daughter has an IPAD…it does fancy things that I would never need/use.

Thank you. That is what I was thinking. I just want to keep things simple! I am tired of technology changing all the time! lol.

 

[kookieduck]

Never heard of it. Hmm… Not very well-known!

Asus has been around for a long time! It’s well-known for those who have been buying/using computers for a long time. (Before Best Buy)

 

[Aggie414]

I don’t know if this has been mentioned – I apologize if it has – but if you get the Kindle (unless the newer ones are different) you can only use it with WiFi. It doesn’t not have internet capability like the iPad can (I think there are two versions, one WiFi only and one internet capable – can’t think of the word)

That being said, I LOVE my Kindle Fire. I use it mainly as an e-reader. I have checked e-mail on it but very rarely as I have an iPhone and I can do that on my phone. I have watched movies on it in hotel rooms and such, and it’s fantastic. You can put them directly on the device as opposed to streaming them (which you can’t do unless you have access to WiFi).

 

[Joe_5859]

I don’t know if this has been mentioned – I apologize if it has – but if you get the Kindle (unless the newer ones are different) you can only use it with WiFi. It doesn’t not have internet capability like the iPad can (I think there are two versions, one WiFi only and one internet capable – can’t think of the word)

That being said, I LOVE my Kindle Fire. I use it mainly as an e-reader. I have checked e-mail on it but very rarely as I have an iPhone and I can do that on my phone. I have watched movies on it in hotel rooms and such, and it’s fantastic. You can put them directly on the device as opposed to streaming them (which you can’t do unless you have access to WiFi).

If it has wi-fi, it is internet capable. There are two types of tablets: Wi-fi only and Wi-fi + 3G/4G. They are both just two different ways of accessing the internet.

The 3G/4G means that it is connected to the data plan through your cell phone service, with all the monthly fees that go along with it. You can access the internet anywhere you would get a cell phone signal. But there will be limitations on data usage depending upon your cell phone plan. And you’ll be paying extra each month for each device you add to your plan.

Wi-fi means you need to be in a place that offers wireless wi-fi service in order to access the internet, whether that be through a wireless router at home or using free wi-fi service offered in some restaurants and places of business. There are no extra costs associated with this beyond what you already pay for your internet service (and the one-time cost of buying a wireless router if you do not already have one).

The newest and largest Kindle Fire HD does have a 4G option, though.

 

[Aggie414]

If it has wi-fi, it is internet capable. There are two types of tablets: Wi-fi only and Wi-fi + 3G/4G. They are both just two different ways of accessing the internet.

The 3G/4G means that it is connected to the data plan through your cell phone service, with all the monthly fees that go along with it. You can access the internet anywhere you would get a cell phone signal. But there will be limitations on data usage depending upon your cell phone plan. And you’ll be paying extra each month for each device you add to your plan.

Wi-fi means you need to be in a place that offers wireless wi-fi service in order to access the internet, whether that be through a wireless router at home or using free wi-fi service offered in some restaurants and places of business. There are no extra costs associated with this beyond what you already pay for your internet service (and the one-time cost of buying a wireless router if you do not already have one).

The newest and largest Kindle Fire HD does have a 4G option, though.

That’s what I meant. I just couldn’t remember the terminology – I’m not that technologically savvy.

I was just wanting the OP to realize that unless you have access to a WiFi, you’re not going to be able to add anything to the Kindle; but the good thing is if you have movies you want to watch, they can be downloaded to the Kindle so you don’t have to rely on the 3G/4G and you can always shop and buy stuff using a WiFi which is getting so popular that it’s hard to find a place that doesn’t have some kind of WiFi option.

 

[meteoric]

(Maybe I should start a new thread?)

Anyone have any experience with Kindle vs. Nook? Saw a Nook HD for about 150 at Barns and Noble, and the Kindle Fire is about 200 (iirc) and was wondering if you get anything for the extra 50 dollars?

Tom A.
Thinking about taking a class to learn how to program the things, so will need one to put programs on.

 

[Becca3]

That’s what I meant. I just couldn’t remember the terminology – I’m not that technologically savvy.

I was just wanting the OP to realize that unless you have access to a WiFi, you’re not going to be able to add anything to the Kindle; but the good thing is if you have movies you want to watch, they can be downloaded to the Kindle so you don’t have to rely on the 3G/4G and you can always shop and buy stuff using a WiFi which is getting so popular that it’s hard to find a place that doesn’t have some kind of WiFi option.

Yeah, it is getting like that everywhere. Hotels, restaurants, etc… One day I think eventually Wi-Fi and internet will be free and as commonplace as sitting outside in some cafe.

 

[MarshallJackson]

I am an Apple guy, so I would suggest going for the iPad.

As far as the kindle fire vs the nook, my girlfriend has a kindle fire and after a year it was rendered unusable because it had slowed down so much (and now I’ve given her an iPad mini to replace it haha). My aunt has a nook, and I enjoy the simplistic text that is shown on the nook. For that reason if I was going for something I was going to solely read on, I would go for the nook.

Altogether, in my opinion, Apple has it figured out. I have trouble with just about every non-Apple product I get, and I am more than satisfied with every Apple product I get, so that is how my opinion is formed!

 

[Joe_5859]

(Maybe I should start a new thread?)

Anyone have any experience with Kindle vs. Nook? Saw a Nook HD for about 150 at Barns and Noble, and the Kindle Fire is about 200 (iirc) and was wondering if you get anything for the extra 50 dollars?

Tom A.
Thinking about taking a class to learn how to program the things, so will need one to put programs on.

Are you sure it was the Nook HD? The Nook HD (7") retails at $199 for 8GB and $229 for 16GB. The Kindle Fire HD (7") retails at $199 for 16GB and $229 for 32GB.

Unless maybe they’re on sale?

 

[Becca3]

Are you sure it was the Nook HD? The Nook HD (7") retails at $199 for 8GB and $229 for 16GB. The Kindle Fire HD (7") retails at $199 for 16GB and $229 for 32GB.

Unless maybe they’re on sale?

Yes, those are the prices I saw on those as well. I don’t think they are on sale.

 

[Joe_5859]

Yes, those are the prices I saw on those as well. I don’t think they are on sale.

Hmmm. Well, it appears the Nook HD has access to the Google Play store, which would give one access to all those apps and so forth.

 

[meteoric]

Are you sure it was the Nook HD? The Nook HD (7") retails at $199 for 8GB and $229 for 16GB. The Kindle Fire HD (7") retails at $199 for 16GB and $229 for 32GB.

Unless maybe they’re on sale?

No, I’m not sure. Probably won’t get back to B&N until next week to check it out.

Tom A.