8GB Amazon Kindle Fire 1st Generation 7" Tablet (Refurbished) $81.99 with free store pickup

Kindle Fire - these are mainly for web browsing, right?
I use my eReader (currently Nook) for sitting outside in the sunshine to read. Can't do that with these displays. Please correct me if I am wrong, this looks like a great deal!!

Quote from yuugotserved : I wonder if you can use reward zone certificates (from daily BB polls) on this

you can

looks like a bit cheaper than ebay prices, but when you figure in tax with BB (most states), you're probably saving a few bucks.

Has anyone ever bought something "Geek Squad Refurb" before?

Quote from kcora : Kindle Fire - these are mainly for web browsing, right? I use my eReader (currently Nook) for sitting outside in the sunshine to read. Can't do that with these displays. Please correct me if I am wrong, this looks like a great deal!!

Your Nook eReader uses the eInk, which allows it to look like paper. Hence why you can see it in the sunlight easily, just like a standard paperback.

These tablets are LCDs, like your cell phone display. It should be readable in the sunlight, but nowhere near as good as your eReader.

Quote from yangar : Your Nook eReader uses the eInk, which allows it to look like paper. Hence why you can see it in the sunlight easily, just like a standard paperback. These tablets are LCDs, like your cell phone display. It should be readable in the sunlight, but nowhere near as good as your eReader.

Thanks for the info. This still seems like a great deal & shows available at all the Best Buys in my area. Better price than getting a normal eReader.

I dont see anyway to use rewardzone certificates when paying

This kindle first generation CAN be rooted to custom rom. Thus can be used as any other android tablet.

Future kindle generation, such as Kindle Fire CAN be rooted but NO CUSTOM rom, thus limited in ability to run generic android applications. Its eco system is tied down to amazon. Kindle Fire 2nd gen may have better hardware (sound, speed, screen) but limited in running available android applications.

Personally, I prefer first generation, since it's more flexible, and run more application.

Does it comes with cable charger?

Note this is the 1st Generation Kindle Fire. Title already states this, but I'm pointing it out again to those who, like myself, typically pull the trigger quickly and then read the details later.
I would personally pass on this and opt for a Gen 2 Fire on Craigslist or Fleabay before buying a Gen1 refurb. Just my opinion...

Meh, got two of these new in the box from Staples for $96.50

I have this one, bought it for $135 from amazon for my mom around a year ago. She didn't like it (or any other tablet, lol) so i ended up using it. Its a decent tablet. Handles websites fairly well, it's responsive and you can root it very easily.
For this price you cant go wrong.

Btw, this is way better than those cheapo sub $100 dollars tablets out there.

If anyone is actually able to do this deal please let me know. I've placed three orders now and all were confirmed and then cancelled. Made three calls to customer service. First two calls got a song and dance about not being able to verify some unknown piece of address or CC info. Used paypal for the third order. 10 minutes later got a refund. Made another call and finally got some truth. Rep finally confessed that these aren't available to be shipped to store and she didn't see that any were available in-store anywhere in CT.

I do have to add that this will be noticeably sluggish when browsing or watching, as compared to a nexus or an ipad mini. Not that they are in the same category, just giving you an idea. Not a lot of apps out there for it either, so keep that in mind.

I think gamestop TIV is still $99 on this, if anyone's interested

Quote from NajibH : I have this one, bought it for $135 from amazon for my mom around a year ago. She didn't like it (or any other tablet, lol) so i ended up using it. Its a decent tablet. Handles websites fairly well, it's responsive and you can root it very easily. For this price you cant go wrong. Btw, this is way better than those cheapo sub $100 dollars tablets out there.

I've heard about "rooting" devices but I'm not certain why I'd want to do this -- I'm a bit nervous about fiddling the software. What do you miss out on if you don't root it? Isn't there still plenty you can do with it as is?