At Christmas I was a bit thrown when my husband asked me if I wanted an e-reader. I had never considered on, being the paper book and heavy library user that I am. I had to scramble a bit to find out what I would remotely like. I ended up with a little Kobo, which I love because it looks like something out of Star Trek. It does me fine. It is small and easy to download books from various sources. I did know that many people out there were RAVING about their Kindles and the Kindle Fire.
Well, now I know why. The Kindle Fire is more than an e-reader. This is pretty much a book friendly tablet. It is almost as big as most tablets and is very fun and easy to use.
Having an Amazon account already made setting it up even easier. Books that we had already downloaded for my daughters iPod were instantly available on the Kindle. Daughter 1 was very happy. All the kids love that they can access their social media on it too. (yes they have Facebook accounts)
The amount of GAMES that are available to download for free and for a small fee also made ALL of the kids very happy. Daughter 2 has pretty much taken over ownership of it.
Staples (one of my fave stores) carries the Kindle Fire for a good price, and you can read all the technical specks there too. But check out these key features:
PRODUCT DETAILS
- 7″ HD LCD touchscreen display (1280 x 800 resolution; 216 ppi)
- 1.5GHz Dual-Core CPU processor
- 8GB internal storage
- Dual band Wi-Fi
- Light and durable and comfortable to hold in one hand – designed to stand up to accidental bumps and scraps
- A great viewing experience at all angles through an innovative combination of IPS (in-plane switching) technology, an advanced polarizing filter, and anti-glare technology
- Over 60% faster than the previous generation – a fast dual-core processor and an Imagination PowerVR 3D graphics core ensure games and video run smoothly
- Battery lasts longer than the previous generation with up to 10 hours of reading, surfing the web on Wi-Fi, watching video, or listening to music
- Features a smaller bezel, cleaner lines, and optimized button placements – this streamlined design helps Kindle Fire HD disappear in your hands, so you can get lost in your viewing
- Features the Dolby Digital Plus technology that adjusts volume, creates virtual surround sound, and delivers an outstanding audio experience
- Designed to automatically optimize the audio profile based on what you’re doing (with or without headphones), such as watching video or listening to music
- Dimensions: 5.0″ H. x 7.5″ W. x 0.6″ D.
- Product Weight: 0.76 lb.
- 1-year manufacturer’s limited warranty (details with product)
My kids are pretty tech savvy and used to touch screens due to already owning iPods and iPads. The interface is not much different on the Kindle. The reader itself is very eye-friendly and comfortable to use as bed time book. This is a great device for people who don’t care if there is an ‘i’ at the beginning of the name. You have access to the internet, your social media, audio files and much more…AND can enjoy your favourite novels all for a very affordable price. While games are always the lure for my children, a book served up in pixels tends to help win them back to that whole ‘reading’ thing. My daughter also loves audio books.
I want you to have a chance to experience the Kindle Fire and so am happy to present a giveaway to my Canadian readers to win one of these bad boys. Enter below before October 20th, for a chance to win.
Lisa Paquette says
I think my boys would definitely be hogging this LOL
victoria W says
I think the adults would actually win this one and get more use -quiet, happy kid in the car counts as an adult win right 😉
Amy Heffernan says
I think it would be a tie. 3 of my kids would just love to use it and well mom and dad would also! 🙂
Autumn says
In theory I think it could be almost equal because it sounds like such an awesome product…but the kids would probably end up with it most of the time…lol 🙂
Julie F says
Being a book worm it would be me!
LauraD says
I would definitely use this more. My old one dies after a few hours now
Lori Jackson says
I say it would be mine but Im sure my Son would be intrigued with this!
Wendy hutton says
think my son would he reads more than I do
sarah jackson says
I think I would use it more for myself as I love to read but it would also be great for reading with my daughter
Juliee Fitze says
I think I would give it to my grand kids.
nicolthepickle says
I would. I’ve recently discovered e-reading and i like it.
Donna says
I’d use this more! I’ve always wanted a Kindle! Thanks for the chance to win
Bailey Dexter says
I would love to enjoy it for my self. I love to sneak time away & just read a good book!
Karine says
Probably 50/50 🙂
Anne Taylor says
I believe my grandkids would give me a go but I think I’d be using it more often than them in the end!
debbie p says
I think that I would use more.
DARLENE W says
I would use it more
Elaine G says
I would use it more
Karen Evans says
I would definitely be “Hogging” it 🙂
Lori Bazan says
I have wanted this so much that I know it would be myself and not my children that would use a Kindle!! They would love a Kindle too but for once it would be nice to have just for myself 🙂
Amy Heffernan says
I think my kiddies! 🙂
coffee with julie says
Tough call who would use this the most between my daughter and I! However, in the end, I think I would be the one coveting it (hiding it from her?) 🙂
suzi says
I would definitely be me! I’ve heard amazing things about the Kindle Fire and I think it would be perfect as I’m always on the go!
wobbles13 says
I would use this all the time!
Belinda McNabb says
My son would use it the most
angela m says
I think I would use it more.
thanks
michelle tremblett says
My kids would use this quite a bit more then myself, great for homework 🙂
Wendy hutton says
I think my son would use this more than I would
Pam says
I think that I would use it more.
seham merzib says
my kids
CArolle Hall says
Iwould use it all the time
Tina F says
I am pretty sure my son would
sarah jackson says
I think I would use it more for myself as I love to read but it would also be great for reading with my daughter
debbie p says
I think that I would use the most than anyone else.
CLC says
We are all readers, but I would use it the most.
stacey dempsey says
Hmm that would be a toss up I have some avid readers in my house but I think I would say I would use it more
Glogirl says
I would use this kindle reader.
Cahley Tod-Tims says
Day to day I think I would use this the most but definitely for traveling or quiet time this would entertain my daughter!
Angie says
I would use this more – my kids are too young yet!
Robyn Bellefleur says
It would probably get used by mykids more.
Rebby says
I would definitely use this more often than anyone in the house!
Lori Bazan says
I would definitely use more than my children!
Amy Heffernan says
I think we both would! 50-50 lol
nicolthepickle says
I think I would.
Courtney says
Me! And I’m not sharing!
Elizabeth Nicholson says
I would use it more.
Leslie Brooks says
I would use it more
angela m says
I would use it more.
Karen Evans says
I would be using it more! 🙂
Nancy Montgomery says
I would use this most.
jessica s says
definitely me!
D.Petch says
Definitely me! No one else.
Lori Jackson says
Im still googling how my Son could learn on this!
jan says
mine. all mine. 🙂
Wendy hutton says
the kids would use it more
Selma90 says
I think we will both use this equally!
Darlene W says
I would use this more but when the grandkids get here they would use it
MOHAMMAD ANJUM says
MY DAUGHTER
Nathan Lapointe says
I would use it more considering I don’t have kids.
Rebecca Coleman says
We have an iPad, but it basically is co-opted by my kid all the time. I do read on it, but it’s hard to get my hands on that thing! A Kindle would solve all our problems… No more sharing!
Kelly says
i would battle with both my kids over this – but I think I could probably win. 😉
debbie p says
I think that I would use the most than anyone else in the house.
Jen L says
Definitely me!!
Elaine Laforge says
I would use it more often but would definitely share with my boys.
joanne darrell says
It would definitely be for me !
Erin W says
I have to admit, it will be all me!
Elaine G says
I would use it
nicolthepickle says
I would use it more.
Gina Fleury says
I would use this more but I would share with my kids of course
Karen Evans says
I would use it more.
Wendy hutton says
the kids would use it more than I would
DARLENE W says
I think the big kid in the house might try to use it more (hubby)
Donna says
I’d use this more but I think I’d have to learn to share!
jan says
I would use this most
Louise Chapman says
Tough call, we’d all want to use it! I guess I’d let the kids 🙂
Aimee Geroux says
I would definitely give this to my girls, maybe it would encourage them to read more and possibly help my 12 year old to read better as she is a bit behind in her reading level for her age. Maybe once they fall asleep mama can sneak it from them and cuddle up to a nice eBook!
Angie says
I would use it the most
Gingermommy (@Gingermommy) says
Considering I already have one, I think mu husband
Jana Williams says
Thank You for this Amazing Giveaway, I Could Absolutely Use it! I do Not Have Any Kids but My Dog & 2 Cats but I Love Them Just Like They Were Children! I am Living Back at Home with My Parents Right Now b/c I Can’t Work & I Have Medical Bills from being in a Motorcycle Accident! As you can Imagine, I Spend a Great Deal of Time Reading & Catching Up On Things Online! I Don’t Have a Computer, a Kindle, or Even a Cell Phone for that Matter and I am Having to Use My Mothers All the Time! Reading is My Absolute Favorite Thing to do and Helps to Relax Me and Take My Mind off of Things for a While! Thanks Again for this Giveaway & Have a Blessed Day! Jana
aarone mawdsley says
I could use this alot!
Sarah at Journeys of The Zoo says
My two four-year-olds would love this! I already have an ereader or I’d say myself 🙂
Besos, Sarah
Blogger at Journeys of The Zoo
Piroska says
I would definitely use it more.
debbie p says
I would use it the most.
Susanne B. says
I think I would.
CLC says
I would use this but I’d share with my family as well.
Suzie M says
I would be the one to use it
Carole Ann says
Like all the electronics in the house, my 14 year old would take it over.. lol he thinks they are all his.. but he always will share when asked 🙂 love my teens.
Elaine G says
I would
Andrea Amy says
this would most likely be “adopted” by my 17 year old son. Thanks for the chance 🙂
Mark Cook says
I would use it too.
Kathy downey says
I would use this,I always wanted one
Robyn Bellefleur says
I’m sure that I will be sharing this with the kids.
nicolthepickle says
I would use it more. I love to read.
jan says
I am a big reader, so it would be me
DARLENE W says
Today I would use it the most
Wendy hutton says
I think the kids would get more use out of this
Bailey Dexter says
I would love this for my recipe, out family is now gluten free and I had to change all the recipes over to GF, so I would use this more for everyday cooking & baking! As well as down time to read.
Bons says
I would
Selma90 says
We would use this equally 🙂
debbie p says
I would use this the most in my home.
Kelly Gordon says
My kids would use this more, because they love playing games, and I would sneak it every chance I get, most likely after they are in bed lol… Thanks for the chance 😀
Andrea Amy says
my kids would definitely use this more than I would, but only because they out number me (by 5 to 1 lol)
Jana Williams says
Thanks for this Incredible Giveaway, Reading is My Passion & it Brings Me Such Peace & Happiness! I Would Love to Have My Own Kindle and I Would Not Mind Sharing it With Whoever Wanted to Borrow it, I am Not a Stingy Person! Thanks Again for this Giveaway & Have a Blessed Day! Jana
Angela Mitchell says
I would use it the most but I would a share it a bit with my daughter too.
nicolthepickle says
I would use it more than the kids.
Lori Bartlett says
I would use it the most – I have an older style Kindle that I have had for a couple of years and I think I have worn it out I have used it so much!! Would love to win this one for sure!
Tina says
I would so use this … I could read all my sexy romance books out in public and not have the entire world knowing what I am reading lol. I have a lot of Dr appointments and like to read while I wait and I hate people knowing what I read. They like to comment on what I read. This would allow me to read what I want to read and keep it to myself! Oh how I wish I win this one! Privacy and excitement and bring me to the current century lol. 🙂 Thank you for the chance.. wonderful!!
Tina says
Awe, man I am not Canadian… is it Canadian only?
Kerry Sauriol says
sadly yes 🙁
Shirley OFlynn says
I would use this more than my kids.
Meggan Davis says
My son does k12. Those are one of the few tablets that work with his program. So definitely my son
Jenn D. says
It would be a power struggle, but I think I would get the most use of this! lol But I would share with the kids…if I had to! 😉
Terri T says
Definitely my daughter. She is an avid reader.
kristen visser says
would definitely be my daughter
Jacqueline Stevason says
I would probably use this the most as I am an avid reader (and my kobo just died on me), but my four year old is really starting to get into reading as well. I can foresee lots of cuddle sessions on the couch reading a good book!
Judy Cowan says
I am sure I would use it more since I love to read!
DARLENE W says
Today I would use it more
jan says
it would be in my hands a lot
Florence C says
I would give it to my granddaughter.
Janet says
I’d be keeping this to myself!
Courtney says
ME!
Natalie says
I would! (I don’t have kids!) but my mom might actually like this!
debbie p says
I would use it the most…
Lisa Marie says
Good question! I’d love to say me, but I bet the boys would fight for it!
Mark Cook says
Everyone would use it.
Ashley Lauren says
I think i might enjoy it more then the kid lol but id share
Victoria Ess says
I would!
Suzie M says
I think I would use it
Valerie Mallette says
I think I would probably use it more 🙂
Kim G. says
I would use it more.
Victoria Ess says
I would use it more
Nancy Montgomery says
I would use this.
Karen Evans says
Me
Suzanne G says
I would be using it the most.
nicolthepickle says
I would use it the most.
darlene w says
Today my grandchildren would use it the most
jan says
this would be with me most of time!
Karin Dollery says
I am definitely the lover of reading in the family so it would be used most by me.
debbie p says
Me
Doris H says
I would use this more.
Kateryna K says
I would use it more 🙂
Elaine G says
I would use it..
Victoria Ess says
I would use it more!!
Mark Cook says
i think they would probably use it more.
Karen Evans says
Me 🙂
jan says
I would use this more than the children
Kelly Gordon says
Definitely my kids, and I will sneak it when I can lol
CLC says
I would love to try one.
Debbie F says
I would use it more
Suzanne G says
I would use this more
debbie p says
I think that i would use it more than anyone else.
Tammy Dalley says
My kids
Nancy Montgomery says
I would use this more.
Victoria Ess says
I would definitely use this more.
Karen Evans says
Me!!
Pam says
I would use it more.
CLC says
I’d use it the most, but I’d share as well.
smarkle69 says
I wouldn’t share…I’m greedy with my books lol
Wendy hutton says
I think the kids would use this more than I would, maybe for games
Suzie M says
It would be me if I could hang onto it
jan says
that would be me using it
debbie p says
It would be that would use the most in my house.
Suzanne G says
I would be using it the most
Elaine G says
I would use it the most
Victoria Ess says
I would use it the most!
Doris Calvert says
I would use it the most!
CLC says
I’d use it and maybe even let my husband borrow it!
Karen Evans says
I would! 🙂
Suzie M says
I would like to think it would be me
jan says
this would be with me all the time
Kelly Gordon says
I’m still thinking my kids will enjoy it more 🙂
Aimee Robison says
Being a book-a-holic…it would be me 🙂
debbie p says
I would use the Kindle Fire the most in my home.
Jana Williams says
I Would Absolutely Be Willing to Share this With Family but I Read Constantly! I am in the Bed a Lot With Back & Neck Pain Stemming from a Motorcycle Wreck & When Boredom Sets in You Find Ways to Entertain Yourself! I Love to Read, it Makes Me Happy and Takes My Mind Off of Things for a Little While! I Know it Sounds Silly, but Reading Helps Relieve A Lot of My Stress & Tension! I Get Online Sometimes to Catch Up With Friends or to See What’s Going on in the World, but I Can Only Get Online When My Mother is Not Using Her Computer b/c I Don’t Have My Own Computer! I Would be Thrilled & Really Grateful to Have a Kindle and I Would be Honored to Share with Others! Thanks & Have a Blessed Day!
Josh S says
At this point I would use it more than my kids. However that will change soon enough.
Suzanne G says
I would definitely be the one using it the most.
Elaine G says
I would use it more..
Victoria Ess says
I would use it more!!!
Andrea Amy says
my son would use this more. His ereader just broke actually so he’d be thrilled to get a new one 🙂
Bons says
I would use it more
Bailey Dexter says
I would love to keep this for my self, I would love to just read and keep recipes on this for when I travel to my daughters I have them on hand!
Lori Jackson says
My Son would totally “hog” this!
Aimee Robison says
I would 🙂
Karen Evans says
It would be mine!
jan says
I’m the biggest reader
Suzie M says
I would use it for reading
veRONIca says
Well no kids, but between my roommate and I it would be a constant battle
Aka 50-50 lol
CLC says
I’d use it and maybe share with my family.
Brandee H says
My son would use it more. He claims all technology in the house as his!!
Elaine G says
I would.
Donna says
this would be mine!
Victoria Ess says
I think I would use it more!!
Karen Evans says
I would use it more!
Suzie M says
I think I would use it more
jan says
you would see me with this more than you would my children
Aimee Robison says
I would use it more 🙂
debbie p says
I think that I would use it the most in my house
CLC says
I would use this all the time, especially on car trips.
Suzanne G says
I would use it more.
Elaine G says
I would use it more often.
Victoria Ess says
I would use it more than the kids.
Lori Bazan says
I would love it and use it more than my son
Courtney says
Definitely me, but I would share
Bons says
I would be using this more
Suzie M says
Hopefully me
jan says
it would be used by myself the most
sarah jackson says
I think we would share it and use it together
Jacqueline Stevason says
Definitely me! But followed very closely by my almost 4 year old, lol
debbie p says
That would be me that would it the most in my house.
CLC says
I’ll take it with me everywhere and read, read, read!
Suzanne G says
I would use this the most.
Donna says
I’d use it tons in bed and while travelling
Elaine G says
I will use it more
Victoria Ess says
I would use it more than the kids I think
Brandee H says
My son would use this more!
Mark Cook says
the kids ho[pefully will use it more than me.
Lori Bazan says
I live to read so I would use it more
Holly says
I think I would use it more.
Wendy hutton says
I never get a chance to read much so I think the kids would use this more
Suzie M says
I hope that its me, never know
Aimee Robison says
I would use it more, because I’ve always got my nose in a book.
debbie p says
I would use it the most in my house I love to read.
Elaine G says
I would use it most..
Victoria Ess says
I believe that I would use it more.
Wendy hutton says
I think the kids would use it more, me I never much for gadgets like this
Bons says
I would probably use it more
Andrea Amy says
My son for sure
CLC says
I’d use it mainly but I’d share with my daughter.
Suzie M says
We would probably share it
jan says
the kids may see it a couple of time 😉
debbie p says
I would use the kindle fire the most in my home….
Tara Gauthier says
I would use this the most!
Aimee Robison says
I would use the Kindle Fire the most.
Victoria Ess says
I would definitely use this more!
Elaine G says
I would use this..a lot 🙂
Bons says
Definitely me
Lori Bazan says
I would love and cherish this and I would use it more
Aimee Robison says
It would be me, that would use it more.
jenny says
i would
Suzie M says
I would use it more than them
Mark Cook says
i would definitely use it too.
CLC says
I’d use this everywhere.
jan says
I am a big reader so me
sarah jackson says
I think I would use it with my daughter as much as for myself
Greg says
I would use it more.
Tammy Dalley says
I would use it more
Elaine G says
I will use it
Greg says
I would get more use out of it.
Bons says
I think I will
Kelly Gordon says
My kids would be the ones, but I would most likely sneak it away every now and again 😀
Suzie M says
I am planning on using it
Mark Cook says
yup i decided that i’m gonna use it more!
Victoria Ess says
I would definitely use this the most!