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My linkDropbox would work, although it's a little effort to set up on the Kindle.Google Docs should also work (from within your Kindle's browser). I haven't tried it with a .mobi, but in theory that should be the easiest method.I'm getting frustrated. Googling isn't helping me, but here's my question.
How do I get a .mobi e-book from my computer to my Fire via wifi? Email doesnt work and I dont have a micro-usb to transfer that way.
Dropbox or Box will work.Dropbox would work, although it's a little effort to set up on the Kindle.Google Docs should also work (from within your Kindle's browser). I haven't tried it with a .mobi, but in theory that should be the easiest method.I'm getting frustrated. Googling isn't helping me, but here's my question.How do I get a .mobi e-book from my computer to my Fire via wifi? Email doesnt work and I dont have a micro-usb to transfer that way.
Couldn't you also use the Amazon 'Cloud' Drive? Free 5 GB storage space.'Giant Wooden Badger said:Dropbox or Box will work.Dropbox would work, although it's a little effort to set up on the Kindle.Google Docs should also work (from within your Kindle's browser). I haven't tried it with a .mobi, but in theory that should be the easiest method.I'm getting frustrated. Googling isn't helping me, but here's my question.How do I get a .mobi e-book from my computer to my Fire via wifi? Email doesnt work and I dont have a micro-usb to transfer that way.
Daughter has both.. She has been using the Kindle fire to write a short story so that might give you a hint
Good info. thx. Are there any B&M stores that I can demo a Kindle Fire?Daughter has both.. She has been using the Kindle fire to write a short story so that might give you a hint
WalmartGood info. thx. Are there any B&M stores that I can demo a Kindle Fire?Daughter has both.. She has been using the Kindle fire to write a short story so that might give you a hint
Walmart, Fred Meyer, Best Buy, maybe Target - not sure on that oneWalmartGood info. thx. Are there any B&M stores that I can demo a Kindle Fire?Daughter has both.. She has been using the Kindle fire to write a short story so that might give you a hint
thanks.Walmart, Fred Meyer, Best Buy, maybe Target - not sure on that oneWalmartGood info. thx. Are there any B&M stores that I can demo a Kindle Fire?Daughter has both.. She has been using the Kindle fire to write a short story so that might give you a hint
I don't think you can upload random files to that but I'm not sure. Haven't tried it.Couldn't you also use the Amazon 'Cloud' Drive? Free 5 GB storage space.'Giant Wooden Badger said:Dropbox or Box will work.Dropbox would work, although it's a little effort to set up on the Kindle.Google Docs should also work (from within your Kindle's browser). I haven't tried it with a .mobi, but in theory that should be the easiest method.I'm getting frustrated. Googling isn't helping me, but here's my question.How do I get a .mobi e-book from my computer to my Fire via wifi? Email doesnt work and I dont have a micro-usb to transfer that way.
You can upload anything you want to it.I don't think you can upload random files to that but I'm not sure. Haven't tried it.Couldn't you also use the Amazon 'Cloud' Drive? Free 5 GB storage space.'Giant Wooden Badger said:Dropbox or Box will work.Dropbox would work, although it's a little effort to set up on the Kindle.Google Docs should also work (from within your Kindle's browser). I haven't tried it with a .mobi, but in theory that should be the easiest method.I'm getting frustrated. Googling isn't helping me, but here's my question.How do I get a .mobi e-book from my computer to my Fire via wifi? Email doesnt work and I dont have a micro-usb to transfer that way.
That's good to know. I wonder why everyone doesn't just do that instead of sideloading something like Dropbox to get non-compatible APKs.
I didn't know it could be used for non-Amazon purchases, either.In any case, I just tried to send an .epub file to it by email and it didn't work. Is there another way to get stuff into the cloud besides email?
I think that is more a function of .epub not being supported on Kindle? Try sending a .mobi version...looks like that would work, judging by the response you got.
He doesn't have the USB connector, or he would just transfer them that way.
Stupid question here...how do you recharge the Kindle without the Micro-USB? I didn't think that there was any other option?I'm getting frustrated. Googling isn't helping me, but here's my question.How do I get a .mobi e-book from my computer to my Fire via wifi? Email doesnt work and I dont have a micro-usb to transfer that way.
I guess my response was a general one. The files are there but they just have to be located properly.As far as ePub goes though... Kindle won't support that.
It comes with a AC Adapter.. not a USB to Kindle cable.As a FYI ... The newer Blackberry USB adapters work as welll.. I have a Blackberry Torch for work and the USB cable that came with it works for the Kindle as well.Stupid question here...how do you recharge the Kindle without the Micro-USB? I didn't think that there was any other option?I'm getting frustrated. Googling isn't helping me, but here's my question.How do I get a .mobi e-book from my computer to my Fire via wifi? Email doesnt work and I dont have a micro-usb to transfer that way.
Ordered one from Amazon yesterday. $4 and will be here tomorrow.
Battery life is meh. Could be a lot better.Lack of camera or SD card slot not an issue at the moment. Keep in mind you still can hook up an external hard drive to it because it has a micro USB slot.
So in August I'm flying Philly to AZ to Hawaii. You would say that I should not expect the Fire to be in use for most of that flight without a battery dying...correct?
Probably. Depends on how you're using it, of course. If it's for book reading, it should do good. If you're constantly needing to update your Twitter or Facebook via wi-fi, expect less.
If you root I believe there are custom ROMs that improve the battery life a fair amount. I didn't notice any problems with it using the stock ROM as long as you don't leave a ton of apps running in the background.
That's a steal for what you get, IMO.
Best $139 I've spent in some time. It's gotten me back into reading, something I haven't been in a regular habit of doing for years.
I am in the same boat. Totally torn right now. Also wondering if the new Fire comes out before my trip and is that much better. I read one article before that said the "new" Fire is really the one they wanted to come out with to start, but had to get something on sale for the 2011 holiday season.
I've used it on domestic cross-country flights w/ wi-fi off and still have mad more than half battery left. If you can find an outlet during your layover, you should be OK.
I rooted a few days ago. I'm running a stock type ROM for the time being. Might switch to something better once they're a little more stable.I also installed OTA Rootkeeper so I can temporarily unroot to view Amazon Prime vids.
Rooting voids the warranty but there are way/guides to return it to out of the box condition after rooting if you need to return or sell it.
Haven't found any reason to "root" it.Everything I need to get too use works perfectly on the Fire as it is without rooting it.. 
Everything except Android Market (now Google Play), after a little work. I don't plan to root mine.
I didn't plan to either but did it on a whim. Now that I have Google Play I'm glad I did.
All the Google apps, for one: Gmail, Google Voice, Google Maps, Google Music, Picasa, Google Docs, Google Calendar, Google Reader . . .Of the other apps I use a lot, I don't remember which are available on Amazon, but a bunch aren't: Catch, Dolphin, Last Pass, Dropbox, Mobo Player . . .You don't need Google Play to get any of those, but it would make it easier.
I use G-Mail, Voice, maps and Music and the browser version works just fine for me.. On my Blackberry I had a few of the Apps loaded and still found myself going back to the browser to access them.
It's just personal preference. I don't know if there's anything "must have" it just depends on how you want to use it.You can sideload a lot of it or you can use the browser version like snogger mentioned. I just prefer to not have those restrictions and there's little downside to rooting even if your only slightly tech savvy like me.
Yeah, you can use all the Google services in the browser, but I like the interface with the apps better (especially Google Maps and Picasa), and I also like to get an icon in the notification bar when I get a new email or text or voicemail.I use G-Mail, Voice, maps and Music and the browser version works just fine for me.. On my Blackberry I had a few of the Apps loaded and still found myself going back to the browser to access them.
