Looking at buying the 8.9 kindle fire

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The discussion revolves around the Kindle Fire 8.9, focusing on user experiences, features, and potential issues with the device. Participants share their thoughts on web browsing capabilities, interface usability, and customer service experiences related to device failures.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant inquires about the Kindle Fire 8.9's performance for web browsing and notable features, expressing concern about making a poor purchase.
  • Another participant shares their dissatisfaction with the Kindle Fire's interface, stating they primarily use it for listening to music and have difficulty navigating downloaded files.
  • One user mentions they would consider buying the device if they weren't already committed to Apple products.
  • Several participants report issues with their devices shutting down unexpectedly, with one suspecting a battery failure and another suggesting a potential software update issue.
  • Customer service experiences are discussed, with one participant noting that Amazon sent them a replacement Kindle Fire without mentioning warranty status, which they interpret as a positive customer service approach.
  • Another participant reflects on their spouse's regret over choosing the Fire over a basic Kindle, though they cannot recall the specific reasons for their dissatisfaction.

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Participants express a mix of satisfaction and dissatisfaction with the Kindle Fire 8.9, with no clear consensus on its overall value or reliability. Several users report technical issues, while others share positive experiences with customer service.

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Some participants mention specific issues with device functionality and customer service responses, but the discussion does not resolve the underlying technical problems or user preferences.

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Potential buyers of the Kindle Fire 8.9, current users experiencing issues, and those interested in customer service experiences related to electronic devices.

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Does anyone have one? I am looking at buying the 8.9 version , what are they like for surfing the net, forums etc, any other features that are notable?
what are they selling for in $US, thanks for any info i do not want to get burnt on a useless toy.
 
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I've got a kindle fire. All I really do is listen to Pandora on it and a small amount of web browsing.
Of course, part of the reason is that I hate the interface. I've had it for like 2 years now and I still don't really know how to get to the files I download. (Seriously, the interface is horrid)

Also, if I remember correctly, my Fire is not able to connect through Wifi to things like my cell phone thanks to Amazon wanting me to use their dumb Amazon Prime or whatever.

All in all I can't recommend it unless they're 8.9" is much different from mine.
 
It's a great price and I'd get one if I weren't already in bed with Apple.
 
bah, my Fire just broke. Let's see how good Amazon customer service is. I want a replacement.
 
Greg Bernhardt said:
bah, my Fire just broke. Let's see how good Amazon customer service is. I want a replacement.
Broke? What happened? I have the free repair and replacement even if I drop it into the toilet, dog eats it, etc... But I want to know what you encountered.
 
Evo said:
Broke? What happened? I have the free repair and replacement even if I drop it into the toilet, dog eats it, etc... But I want to know what you encountered.

I just opened it up one night and it started to turn off when it became unlocked. It just shut off. I think the battery went bad. Even when I connect it to an outlet. It always shuts off after I put in my pass code.
 
My wife got the fire some time back when her original Kindle died and she tells me she wished she had just gotten another basic one. She doesn't like the fire but, sorry, I can't remember why. Hm ... I'm not being very helpful here, am I :smile:
 
Weird, I hadn't used my Kidle Fire HD 8.9 in a couple of weeks, turned it on tonight, unlocked it, it blinked and powered off. WTH? Then a box appeared with "KindleFire" in it, then after a moment, a message "KindleFire is upgrading". After a couple of minutes it shut off again and is fine now. Maybe your update got corrupted?
 
Evo said:
Weird, I hadn't used my Kidle Fire HD 8.9 in a couple of weeks, turned it on tonight, unlocked it, it blinked and powered off. WTH? Then a box appeared with "KindleFire" in it, then after a moment, a message "KindleFire is upgrading". After a couple of minutes it shut off again and is fine now. Maybe your update got corrupted?

That is exactly my situation. Except mine doesn't get fine, it always shuts down after 10-15 seconds. I'm calling Amazon tomorrow.
 
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Greg Bernhardt said:
Amazon is sending me a new Kindle Fire.

Nice.
 
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Awesome, was it still under warranty? Or did they just do the right thing?
 
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Evo said:
Awesome, was it still under warranty? Or did they just do the right thing?

They didn't even mention it, I think they just did the "right" thing. Two day shipping too.
 
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That's encouraging. I'd heard that they were doing things like this to keep feedback positive. Smart move. The damage bad reviews could do far outweigh their cost to replace when one goes bad for whatever reason.
 

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