Lovefilm arrives on Amazon Kindle Fire range

Streaming service now providing thousands of movies and TV show’s on the tablet range

 

Lovefilm’s selection of movies and TV shows are now  available to stream on the Kindle Fire HD and Kindle Fire.

Both tablets  will come with a month’s free subscription for in the UK. Users will be able to login via Amazon account details.

Whispersync technology keeps track of the last viewed point in a video which can be resumed from another device, such as the PS3.

Meanwhile X-Ray For Movies will embed content from IMBD, which Amazon also owns, into the video, should you want extra info.

Jim Buckle, Managing Director at Lovefilm, said: “Every Kindle Fire HD and Kindle Fire in the UK comes with seamless integration of Lovefilm giving users access to thousands of movies and TV shows. This is a huge moment for Lovefilm and continues to expand our multi-platform offering – delivering the very best content onto the most popular devices, which can only be great news for film and TV fans.”

In a move that underscores the growing synergy between content services and hardware, Lovefilm has officially arrived on the Amazon Kindle Fire range. This integration brings a new dimension to the Kindle Fire experience, enhancing its value proposition as a versatile entertainment device. Here’s a closer look at what this means for users and why it’s a significant development.

What is Lovefilm?

Lovefilm, once known primarily as a DVD rental service, has evolved into a prominent streaming platform in the UK, offering a vast library of movies and TV shows. Acquired by Amazon in 2011, Lovefilm has since become an integral part of Amazon’s content ecosystem, complementing Amazon Prime Video and expanding the company’s reach in the competitive streaming market.

Integration with Kindle Fire

The arrival of Lovefilm on the Kindle Fire range means that users can now access a rich selection of on-demand video content directly from their tablets. This integration offers several key benefits:

• Seamless Access: Kindle Fire users can easily browse and stream Lovefilm’s extensive library of movies and TV shows without needing additional devices or complicated setup processes.

• Enhanced Entertainment Options: With Lovefilm added to the already robust suite of apps and services available on the Kindle Fire, users have more choices than ever for entertainment on the go.

• Optimized Experience: The Lovefilm app on Kindle Fire is optimized for the device, ensuring smooth playback and an intuitive user interface designed to take full advantage of the tablet’s features.

Benefits for Kindle Fire Users

1. Expanded Content Library: Lovefilm’s inclusion significantly boosts the available content for Kindle Fire users, offering thousands of titles across various genres. This variety ensures there’s something for everyone, from blockbuster movies to critically acclaimed TV series.

2. Convenience and Portability: The Kindle Fire’s compact design and portability make it an ideal device for streaming. Users can enjoy their favorite shows and movies anywhere, whether they’re at home, commuting, or traveling.

3. Unified Ecosystem: For Amazon Prime members, the integration of Lovefilm with Kindle Fire further unifies their digital ecosystem, allowing seamless switching between Lovefilm, Prime Video, Kindle books, and other Amazon services.

4. User-Friendly Interface: The Lovefilm app is designed to be user-friendly, with easy navigation, personalized recommendations, and robust search functionality. This ensures that users can quickly find and enjoy the content they love.

Competitive Edge

The addition of Lovefilm to the Kindle Fire range strengthens Amazon’s position in the highly competitive tablet and streaming markets. By providing a comprehensive entertainment solution, Amazon enhances the Kindle Fire’s appeal compared to other tablets, such as the iPad or various Android-based devices, which may not offer the same level of integrated content services.

Looking Ahead

As streaming continues to dominate the entertainment landscape, the integration of services like Lovefilm on devices such as the Kindle Fire is likely to become increasingly important. For Amazon, this move not only enhances the user experience but also encourages further engagement with their ecosystem, driving both hardware sales and content consumption.

For users, the arrival of Lovefilm on Kindle Fire represents a significant value addition, making it easier to enjoy a wide array of entertainment options in a convenient, portable format. Whether you’re a long-time Lovefilm subscriber or a new user, this integration promises to deliver a richer, more enjoyable viewing experience.

Conclusion

The arrival of Lovefilm on the Amazon Kindle Fire range is a win-win for both the company and its customers. By seamlessly integrating a vast library of streaming content with a popular and versatile device, Amazon continues to innovate and enhance its offerings. For Kindle Fire users, this means even more reasons to love their device and more ways to enjoy their favorite entertainment, anytime and anywhere.

Stay tuned for more updates as Amazon continues to expand and refine its services, bringing even more exciting features and content to the Kindle Fire and beyond.

iPad Mini price splits T3 readers

With the iPad Mini now tackling the small tablet market we asked T3 readers which they would choose over a Nexus 7, Kindle Fire HD and the new iPad Mini

 

The Apple iPad Mini is a great product but its price point is just too high in the current market, or at least that's according to the majority of readers who responded to a question on our Facebook page.

We asked readers which tablet they would choose out of the 16GB iPad Mini, 16GB Google Nexus 7 and the 16GB Kindle Fire HD and the response was unanimous with the majority of readers choosing the Nexus 7 thanks to its open platform and attractive pricing.

James Ivan praised Android's open source positives suggesting it provided "More freedom for paying less. heck, I'd go with nexus."

On the other hand Simon Williams argues that Apple's closed ecosystem is worth the premium saying "Apple's app ecosystem is worth the £100, plus its connectivity to the iPhone and the Mac. There is no choice."

That said, readers have found the price of the iPad Mini to be a sticking point with its lower specs being a particular problem, as pointed out by LeInad Flosa who blunty sums it up saying "£269 for a tablet with a 4S specs...thats fooling the consumer."

Apple are not without their fans though as those who did choose the iPad Mini were aware of the price hike but still felt that it was value for money as in the case of John Murphy.

"iPad Mini, because it looks gorgeous, tonnes more apps, cheap, and because apple know how to support and make products last, think about it, a 3 year old product (3GS) still supports iOS6."

Apple iPad Mini specs:

The new iPad Mini comes in black and white and is just 7.2mm thick, around a quarter thinner than the 4th generation of iPads. The device weighs just 0.68 lbs. "It's as light as a pad of paper," said Schiller. "We were going to say book, but books are heavier!"

The iPad Mini has the same screen resolution as the iPad 2, but it's screen size is 1024 x 768 with a 7.9 inch multi-touch display. The iPad Mini delivers the same iPad experience users have come to expect in a design that has 35 percent more screen real estate than 7-inch tablets.

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iPad Mini rumours: Release will see WiFi-only, 3G and 4G models

The latest Apple iPad Mini rumour to surface brings with it more worrying news for the likes of the Google Nexus 7 and the Amazon Kindle Fire HD who will be hoping to stay on top

 

The latest iPad Mini news suggests that Apple will be releasing 24 variants of the iPad Mini with four different storage options as well as two colour choices and options for WiFi-only, 3G and 4G.

Including 4G could be a real selling point for many by combining what will probably be a budget tablet but with super-fast 4G technology. The leaked specs sheet also suggests that Apple will be offering an 8GB model giving more variety over the New iPad which currently starts at 16GB.

There had been talk that Apple would be releasing the iPad Mini in a variety of colours however if the specs sheet is anything to go by then it looks like the company will be sticking with its two-tone option of Black or White.

iPad Mini: 'Special Event'

Just a few days ago Apple released an invite to the media for an event taking place on October 23 claiming to have "a little more to show you.” It's believed that this will be the point Apple will unveil its new iPad Mini as well as an updated Mac Mini and a 13-inch MacBook Retina Display.

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Amazon Kindle Touch: the perfect eReader

Amazon Kindle Touch eReader is the proof those who thought that reading books was out of trends were wrong! Books have always been a way to carry knowledge across time and that has been enough reason for the book to reinvent itself every time readers have required it. Starting with the graved stone and continuing with the Egyptian papyrus, we have reached the books shaped as we know them, but the information and speed era asked for a new type of books: the eBooks!

Just a word from the consumers and a lot of work from the producers and the book in electronic format was available on the market. Such a book had to read not only on the computer, but also on much smaller devices, that would allow the user to mind his book everywhere and such an eReader is the Amazon Kindle Touch eReader, a 6-inch lightweight eBook reader.

The Amazon Kindle eReader has a storage capacity of three thousand books and that is more than what most of us will read in a life time, not to mention that we are talking about both eBooks and audio books (thanks to the mp3 support)! Plus the 6 inch E Ink display and the multi-touch, that make reading just a piece of cake, while consuming less power than typical LCD displays. And it’s highly readable outdoors.

Amazon Kindle Touch: simple yet elegant design

This particular ebook reader can connect to the internet via Wi-Fi and is capable of downloading a book within only sixty seconds. If you are a library fan, you should not be worried, because you can still borrow Kindle books from the public library. The X-Ray feature allows you to emphasis letters, faces or just certain words you liked.

If we ought to approach the performance criteria, I would say that this is one of the best ereaders. The storage capacity  is amazing, the multitude of functions included are both useful and fun at the same time and nevertheless, it is very easy to use, which is probably the most important thing! Not to mention that it is lighter and smaller than a regular book! The battery will last you two months (yeas, that’s months). You can also get the 3G enabled version, which features any time connectivity, as Amazon has signed deals with pretty much any wireless provider out there, and the price of connectivity is included in each eBook you’re downloading. Talk about making things easier…

The price for the Amazon Kindle Touch eReader listed on Amazon is around 100 US dollars (or $139 for the ad-Free version and $149/$189 for the Kindle Touch 3G version, that doesn’t require a wireless carrier contract!). What you get for this amount of money is, in my opinion, the best ereader that the market has to offer at the moment. And we should mention that there is a rather wide range of ebook readers! Therefore, I would definitely call it a good deal!

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