My fresh taste of Kindle Fire

I would say it is a great little tablet with excellent value considering its sweet price ( I got it in an even lower price).

• It is not as great as a kindle keyboard or the new 4th generation family as a book ereader without e-ink technology.
• I notice there are many complains about its no physical volume buttons, no cameras, no expansion slots etc.   
• Without the physical buttons is indeed a drawback. What I really want is one button (as the "U" button on Nook Color) which allows you quickly return to the home screen. If it had hdmi port, that would be great.
• Though there are not many  apps available, the number of the apps will continue growing as more and more people grab their Fires. I feel confident about Amazon's growth, its products as well. You just need those apps you really need. Do NOT forget Amazon offers one new paid app for free each day. Check it out here. 
• You CAN install some of the third party android apps on it without rooting.
• You will lose video streaming if you root it.
• It is portable and easy to carryout.
• If you really want to compare IPAD to FIRE, compare them by their Value=Performance/Cost. But sometimes, value seems less important than fashion, coolness, and following majority. AMAZON smartly chose not to confront its monster competitor face to face, but develop markets it can handle very well and armed with its own powerful "weapon"--rich contents.  I believe in the long run, Kindle fire (with its future series models ) will gain more and more market share.   

    Personally I like the review given by Zach Epstei.  Again, think in your own way.

A first taste of the lighted Kindle keyboard leather cover

Yesterday I got my new lighted kindle keyboard leather cover (with a sweet price $1*  for a brand new one but not from AMAZON) which fits the EReader perfectly.It looks nice and feel very solid. It's sturdy and comfortable to hold.  I am deeply impressed by the design and quality. It is much much better than the after-market cover I used before. I am sure it can protect kindle pretty well in case. Actually I once dropped my kindle accidently on the ground and the old cover failed to protect it, a dent and a crack (though not noticeable but annoying) formed. I wish I had this official cover from the first day. Now my kindle looks more like a book, and I can read without the regular light on. The light with the cover is good when you turn off the other lights, and  the uneven lighting issue is not a big concern. CoooooL! The freeze caused by hinges some reported does not occur so far.

UPDATED: Recently found AMAZON has used Kindle Lighted Leather Cover, Black (Fits Kindle Keyboard) for only $22.49, which is a decent deal. Do not be fooled by the "used", usually the condition should be very much like new. My experience with the third-party cover and light is very very bad and a total waste of money.