Amazon has called its new Kindle Fire HD “The best tablet at any price.” But that’s far from the truth. Here are five reasons the Google Nexus 7 beats the Kindle Fire HD. Use both devices for a little while, and it’s clear that the Google Nexus 7 is zippier than the Kindle Fire HD. Web pages load more quickly and it’s just more responsive overall. I found that over time the Kindle Fire HD would experience lags when launching and running apps, something that doesn’t happen with the Google Nexus 7. There are likely several reasons for this. Read the full story at Computer World.
About Shelly Palmer
Shelly Palmer is the Professor of Advanced Media in Residence at Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications and CEO of The Palmer Group, a consulting practice that helps Fortune 500 companies with AI strategy, implementation and governance, as well as technology, media and marketing. Named one of LinkedIn’s Top Voices in Technology, he is a bestselling author, covers tech and business for Fox 5’s Good Day New York, is a regular commentator on CNN, and writes the popular daily business blog Think About This. Follow @shellypalmer or visit shellypalmer.com.