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Originally Posted by seattleflamer
I've had the Fire for about a week now. I haven't sideloaded any apps since I wasn't sure if I was going to return it. Frankly, for my needs which are ebooks, a radio tuner, podcasts, Hulu, netflix and center ice via silk webbrowser, I haven't had the need to; though I'll probably do that for Centre Ice. Otherwise, all the apps in Amazon's store have been vetted and probably fit the needs for most people.
I haven't tried it in Canada yet but other than streaming the latest Harry Potter movie, I haven't used Amazon for any content. Even for the ebooks, I used my local library's content. I think Amazon has done an ok job with net neutrality issues from what I've needed it for thus far. It was a little annoying not being able to listen to a streaming podcast and surf another website at the same time on the silk browser so I ended up getting a podcast app.
It is the size of trade paperback so I would get one of those leather covers which gives it some leverage since it begins to feel heavy after reading for an hour.
Also I wish there was a physical home button and volume controls w/o using the touch screen. So for $200 bucks, you can't really go wrong if you are looking for an ereader plus a whole lot of downstream entertainment in the palm of your hand.
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I've been having a hard time getting concrete info on what the experience of using a Fire would be like in Canada today. How often are you in Canada?
I know what services won't work but I'm talking specifically if I bought one for a parent, are they going to notice how neutered it is?