Kindle for photographers? iPad? - DPChallenge Forums

03/14/2013 11:24:50 AM · #1

I use smugmug and ALL apple computer stuff â�¦
But I got a gift card to Amazon and I'm thinking about a Kindle Fire HD. Anyone have thoughts / opinions?
Looks like they have a SMugmug app and it seems like a steal at 269 for the HD fire â�¦

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

03/14/2013 11:27:05 AM · #2

do you specifically want a tablet because amazon sells are sort of goodies for photogs

P-A-U-L

Canon EOS R6

03/14/2013 11:31:25 AM · #3

I am sure I read somewhere the Kindle Fire uses a customised version of Android and therefore prohibits installing certain apps from Google Play. I may be wrong though - but it was the reason I purchased a Nexus 7 and not a Kindle Fire tablet.

03/14/2013 11:52:48 AM · #4

Yeah it's almost like anything I want for photography costs more than I have been gifted. And I can't justify any new lens purchases or anything like that. My wife has an iPad (first version) and my kids love when they get to use it. My understanding is that the kindle is great and allows for family-friendly content and time restrictions. So, as with most things nowadays, my kids would also benefit I suppose.

I was also curious about radio-triggers for speedlights but I'm not sure if that is a goody I really need -
I always feel the need to spend gift cards quickly. I really dislike them compared to money but WANT to use it ;)
Plus if I leave the credit in Amazon, it will eventually just be taken out on subscription orders like diapers and stuff- can't let that happen! ;)

Originally posted by mike_311:

do you specifically want a tablet because amazon sells are sort of goodies for photogs

03/14/2013 12:09:26 PM · #5

iPad Mini. They're about $355 at Amazon, and FAR more flexible than a Kindle Fire. The original iPad will feel like a brick by comparison, and of course you already have the Apple ecosystem for content and sync. The iPad has parental controls, too (in the Restrictions section of the General preferences pane).

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03/14/2013 12:32:42 PM · #6

Yeah I suppose that would be the easiest - they seem to strategically charge more for iPad than MacMall and places like that.

Regarding Kindle, I remembered reading about this and had it in the back of my mind:

Amazon FreeTime

Originally posted by scalvert:

Message edited by author 2013-03-14 12:33:14.

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03/14/2013 12:37:58 PM · #7

Originally posted by tate:

Regarding Kindle, I remembered reading about this and had it in the back of my mind:

Amazon FreeTime

Interesting, but a lot more than I pay for apps. Most of the games I have were free (DealMac.com often highlights popular apps on sale or free), and the ones I have paid for certainly don't add up to $2.99 a month. Bear in mind that if you buy an app for the Mini, you'll have it on your other iPad, too. Obviously that wouldn't be the case with a Kindle. Note that a full size iPad 2 is only a little more than the Mini at Amazon. You might want to check out the Mini at a local retailer to see what you think of the smaller format.

Message edited by author 2013-03-14 12:42:36.

Apple iPhone 5

03/14/2013 12:38:24 PM · #8

Here's a thread I created when I was looking at Kindle Fire versus iPad.

//www.dpchallenge.com/forum.php?action=read&FORUM_THREAD_ID=1176103

Eventually I ended up sticking with my Kindle Keyboard for books (cause it's great at books) and got myself an iPhone 5 which I love, and got my wife a iPad Mini for Christmas which is probably the most addictive gadget known to man (plus, the iPhone and iPad work nicely with the iMac, once you're partially into the Apple Ecosystem, it's an all-in call I think)

My main issue with Kindle Fire was content outside the US is limited.

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03/14/2013 12:42:02 PM · #9

Originally posted by scalvert:

That's apple for you, re-selling the same stuff in different sizes.

Message edited by author 2013-03-14 12:42:08.

Apple iPhone 5

03/14/2013 12:42:23 PM · #10

Originally posted by scalvert:

Bear in mind that if you buy an app for the Mini, you'll have it on your other iPad, too.

Not to derail the thread, but if you have a multi-apple-gadget household, what the best way to setup the apple IDs? - One AppleID for all the gadgets? - Or if everyone has their own appleID, is it possible to share apps? This always confuses me, I usually end up buying the app twice.

03/14/2013 12:45:59 PM · #11

Originally posted by JH:

Not to derail the thread, but if you have a multi-apple-gadget household, what the best way to setup the apple IDs? - One AppleID for all the gadgets?

I use one AppleID for purchases and separate IDs for iCloud. That way all devices can share purchased content and still have separate cloud backups and identities for FaceTime, iMessage, FindMyPhone, etc.

Tiny

Apple iPad mini 4

03/14/2013 12:49:41 PM · #12

Originally posted by JH:

.......... but if you have a multi-apple-gadget household........

Is there another sort of household ??

03/14/2013 12:55:39 PM · #13

Originally posted by mike_311:

That's apple for you, re-selling the same stuff in different sizes.

Just like a grandfather clock and wrist watch are the same stuff in different sizes.

03/14/2013 01:05:55 PM · #14

yeah sometimes it seems a bit excessive - but I look back and along with the 5 ipods, several iPhones, and single iPad, I see Handsprings and Palm-Pilots that seemed amazing for a while during their time - but are nothing compared to a device that is pretty much infinitely scalable app-wise.

On that note: I really don't use my wife's iPad that much -- is there really any advantage of having an iPad mini over the iPhone 4s other than the obvious larger size?

Should I just invest in a magnifier? ;]

Originally posted by Tiny:

Originally posted by JH:

.......... but if you have a multi-apple-gadget household........

Is there another sort of household ??

03/14/2013 01:26:57 PM · #15

Originally posted by scalvert:

Originally posted by mike_311:
That's apple for you, re-selling the same stuff in different sizes.

Just like a grandfather clock and wrist watch are the same stuff in different sizes.

conveniently apple is supposedly coming out with iWatch

03/14/2013 01:32:46 PM · #16

Originally posted by tate:

is there really any advantage of having an iPad mini over the iPhone 4s other than the obvious larger size?

It's very handy for presenting a photo portfolio and offers a better viewing experience for movies, books and games (not to mention a larger virtual keyboard).

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03/14/2013 01:38:02 PM · #17

i always found the 7" too small. i had the chance to test out a kindle fire and the fact that i had to pinch zoom a lot of content turned me off. i prefer my 10.1 tablet much better. pinch zooming is to be expected on a phone, not a tablet.

Neil

Fujifilm X-T30

03/14/2013 01:44:44 PM · #18

Actually, I was considering the mini since I don't have a smartphone and yet I'm not out of my home office enough to warrant paying for one. It might be nice on trips to pay for the month of internet (it's only around $15 I think) when I need it. Still works out cheaper than a smartphone even after paying the extra $150 or so for the device.

But I too am unsure about the small size...seems better for holding/carrying, but I don't like browsing the web on the Kindle fire at that size.

slickchik

OM System OM-1

Olympus 12-40mm f/2.8 Pro

03/14/2013 01:50:46 PM · #19

I have an iPad mini that is my personal property and a full-sized iPad that is issued through my employer for work-related purposes... I LOVE the size of the mini compared to the regular iPad. LOVE IT. I don't regret not buying a full-sized iPad at all.

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 ED

03/14/2013 01:55:02 PM · #20

Originally posted by Neil:

But I too am unsure about the small size...seems better for holding/carrying, but I don't like browsing the web on the Kindle fire at that size.

The only way to know is to go to a local retailer and try it out. See which size is more comfortable for you. Note that Apple is selling refurb 32GB third generation iPads with Verizon for $549 on eBay. That's a Retina display model (fantastic for presenting photos), and about $150 off.

Apple iPhone 5

03/14/2013 01:58:15 PM · #21

I'd put the web-browsing experience on the mini closer to that of the full-size ipad than the iphone. On the iphone you definitely feel like you're on a phone. Same goes for games, photos, movies etc.

iPad mini is nice and light as well, and feels easy to hold (a bit like the kindle classic) - so you're holding it more like a book than a laptop

slickchik

OM System OM-1

Olympus 12-40mm f/2.8 Pro

03/14/2013 02:25:39 PM · #22

The screen of the mini is not *that much* smaller than the iPad. The border around the mini's screen is thinner than the ipad so you get a nice sized screen in a smaller, lighter tablet... I'm telling you, I love the mini size. But you should just go check it out for yourself.

karmat

Apple iPhone 7

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03/14/2013 02:40:25 PM · #23

I can't weigh in a lot on the discussion, but my daughter has a kindle fire and my son has an iPhone. Playing Temple Run and Subway Surfers is a LOT easier on the kindle. :P