Activity 8-1

Kindle Fire vs. iPad Mini

1.  Which criteria are used to compare the products?

This website uses many different criteria to compare the products, the criteria include: price, screen size, resolution, pixels, pixel density, wi-fi capability, processor, device storage, sensors, HD camera, content, interoperability, social apps, email support, web browser, x-ray for movies, Kindle Free Time,  Kindle Owners' Lending Library.

2.  What additional criteria could have been used?

Some of the additional criteria that could have been used is the cellular data, battery life, power consumption, and warranty information.

3.  Describe the evaluation method used to do the product comparisons.

The evaluation method used in the product comparison is a side by side, component to component evaluation. It is a very basic comparison with just the features and abilities of each device.

4.  Did the method(s) produce an objective or subjective result?

The most important thing to notice about this product comparison is that it's performed by Amazon, i.e. the people wanting you to buy a Kindle.  The result is a very subjective product comparison.  The comparison examines many of the features exclusive to the Kindle but doesn't show any of the features exclusive to the iPad mini.

5.  Do you agree with the results?  Why or Why not?

The results of this product comparison are honestly subject to personal preference and what you are utilizing the device for.  This comparison shows that the Kindle is the better buy.  That may in fact be the case for certain individuals.  However, personally I find the inter-connectivity of  Apple devices, along with their capabilities to be superior to the Kindle.  The Kindle has very limited options as far as increasing the size of the memory, cellular data, and they offer fewer apps than Apple.  That being said, another user who doesn't have a need for cellular data, or doesn't own additional Apple devices may find the iPad unnecessarily higher in cost, and favor the Kindle Fire HD.