
The Netflix app was one of the first on the Kindle Fire, but it has struggled with streaming speed and quality issues. The new versions of the Kindle Fire look like a boost for Netflix fans.


The Amazon Instant offerings are just a small chunk of what’s available for purchase in the Amazon store. Earlier in the week, Amazon announced a new licensing deal with cable channel Epix that gives Amazon Prime members free access to 2,000 new movies, including mega-hits like “The Avengers” and “The Hunger Games.” A recent partnership with NBCUniversal adds seasons of recent and popular TV shows to the roster, including “Parks and Recreation,” “Parenthood” and “Battlestar Galactica.” The company pushes the service hard to new Kindle Fire owners, automatically giving them a free month when they activate their new tablet.Īmazon knows the accessibility of good, current video content is an important selling point for Kindle tablets. Here are some of the best tools for turning your new Kindle Fire into a 7-inch or 8.9-inch TV screen.Īmazon Prime is Amazon’s $79-a-year membership that includes free two-day shipping and access to over 13,000 streaming movies and TV shows.
