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I really wanted to like it - but it is not for me
This is my third Kindle.
After two days of mostly frustrating revelations, I am sending it back. I travel internationally quite a bit and want to be able to load video content to view offline (planes, hotels w/o wifi, etc.)as well as have a handy ebook reader. I am stymied at almost every turn.
1. Fire can only view Amazon video content, not my (awkwardly) downloaded MP4 files.
2. Content can only be purchased while in US. Reportedly I cannot choose and download a movie while in another country.
2. Prime videos can only be streamed -- not available for offline viewing -- unless I buy it.
3. Videos cannot be downloaded from Amazon Cloud to Fire -- only Music
4. Connecting to wifi networks that requires signon has been troublesome - with older Kindle, no problem. Amazingly enough, only Google site can accessed from some sites.
5. Anyone who has my Fire has unlimied access to my Amazon account and there is nothing I can do to prevent it.
6. Ebooks can be downloaded, and the reader seems OK, I like the E ink better
7. Reportedly "fast" web browser is disappointingly slow
8. Navagation is awkward and non-intuitive
9. No way to delete or order things on the bookshelf UI.
... the list goes on.
Off to UPS store to return Fire, and then to the Apple Store for an Ipad.
