How Kindle Fire Will Beat iPad
We decided to download a movie for the boys to watch on our 6-hour drive tomorrow. Reva said she thought the boys would both enjoy “Cars 2.” She checked iTunes while I checked Amazon.
- iTunes: $4.99 for a 24-hour rental.
- Amazon Instant Video: $1.99 for a 48-hour rental.
If you were to rent, say, a movie a week, you’d save over $150/year on Amazon.
For all the bad-mouthing the Kindle Fire has gotten from some reviewers, movie rental was incredibly easy — easier even than iTunes, IMO. Two taps, and it’s downloading the movie right now.
The screen is a little smaller than the iPad, but I’m guessing the boys won’t care. If I’m wrong, I’m sure I’ll get an earful about it on the ride to Connecticut tomorrow.
