When I saw the announcment for the A1, I thought that was a good deal. When I saw the announcment for the Fire I thought that was a good deal too, but not better so that it deserves a crown as being the cheapest best device.
I probably won't get either as I had the nook color, but now enjoy a larger screen in the touchpad, just can't wait for an android port.
I put this spec list together which may not be perfect, but is the Fire really that much better for being $50 cheaper. The only thing I think it has going for it is the processor, though I would think the A1 will hold it's own. Too bad Lenovo isn't releasing the 8GB version here, then the price would be a level playing field.
Amazon Kindle
$199
8GB on board storage
Android (Amazonified)
Amazon Market
WiFi, no 3G option
No Bluetooth
No offline GPS
1GHz dual-core TI OMAP processor
??? Ram
7" Gorilla Glass IPS Display runs at 1024 x 600
Amazon Silk browser
14.6 ounces
Micro-USB port
Speakers at the top with 3.5mm stereo jack
Free Amazon cloud storage for all your Amazon content
Battery lasts 8 hours with WiFi off
No camera
No Microphone
No SD Slot
Available in Black
Lenovo A1
$249 (US Price with 16GB, $199 elsewhere with 8GB)
16GB on board storage (8GB available outside of US)
Android Gingerbread 2.3
Google Market, apps, other markets, sideload
WiFi
Bluetooth
Offline GPS
1 GHz ARM Cortex-A8 processor
512mb RAM
7" Gorilla Glass IPS Display runs at 1024 x 600
Any Browser available on the Android Market
14.11 ounces
Micro-USB port
Speaker and headphone jack
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Battery :3550 mAh, 8 hours with wifi on
Dual Cameras : 1 MP front-camera and 3MP rear-camera
Microphone
Full SD AND microSD card slots
Available in Black, white, pink* and blue colors.
So my question is, is the Fire really better then the A1
I probably won't get either as I had the nook color, but now enjoy a larger screen in the touchpad, just can't wait for an android port.
I put this spec list together which may not be perfect, but is the Fire really that much better for being $50 cheaper. The only thing I think it has going for it is the processor, though I would think the A1 will hold it's own. Too bad Lenovo isn't releasing the 8GB version here, then the price would be a level playing field.
Amazon Kindle
$199
8GB on board storage
Android (Amazonified)
Amazon Market
WiFi, no 3G option
No Bluetooth
No offline GPS
1GHz dual-core TI OMAP processor
??? Ram
7" Gorilla Glass IPS Display runs at 1024 x 600
Amazon Silk browser
14.6 ounces
Micro-USB port
Speakers at the top with 3.5mm stereo jack
Free Amazon cloud storage for all your Amazon content
Battery lasts 8 hours with WiFi off
No camera
No Microphone
No SD Slot
Available in Black
Lenovo A1
$249 (US Price with 16GB, $199 elsewhere with 8GB)
16GB on board storage (8GB available outside of US)
Android Gingerbread 2.3
Google Market, apps, other markets, sideload
WiFi
Bluetooth
Offline GPS
1 GHz ARM Cortex-A8 processor
512mb RAM
7" Gorilla Glass IPS Display runs at 1024 x 600
Any Browser available on the Android Market
14.11 ounces
Micro-USB port
Speaker and headphone jack
-
Battery :3550 mAh, 8 hours with wifi on
Dual Cameras : 1 MP front-camera and 3MP rear-camera
Microphone
Full SD AND microSD card slots
Available in Black, white, pink* and blue colors.
So my question is, is the Fire really better then the A1
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