Thanks for the read. It's true that the masses didn't ask for those features, but isn't that how Apple found success, by telling the consumer, this is what you want / need.

I think Firefly will be huge for Amazon. With the scrolling etc, they've shown Samsung how to truly make the smart features truly functional.

Of course, all we have to go on now are Amazon's demos etc, real world usage will tell the story.

Concur on the one carrier but just maybe, Amazon's mindset is focus on existing Members an I'm sure there are a plenty using ATT. Not sure if issue still exist, but ATT node was only carrier you could talk and surf at same time. Having such restrictions would cripple a device such as the Fire.

When I switched from iPhone to Note 2 years ago, I actually tried verizon but quickly returned phone and remained with AT&T, sacrificing coverage for functionality.

I was hoping they'd go away from that look, maybe the next iteration will see change.