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Amazon Fire TV and Apple TV

Just a few comparison photos of Amazon Fire TV and Apple TV.

Amazon Fire TV and Apple TV side by side

Amazon Fire TV has larger surface area than Apple TV.

Amazon Fire TV and Apple TV height differential

Amazon Fire TV is 0.3 inch shorter than Apple TV.

Amazon Fire TV and Apple TV stacked top view

Amazon Fire TV and Apple TV stacked front view

Amazon Fire TV and Apple TV stacked rear view

Amazon Fire TV and Apple TV both have:

  • HDMI out
  • Optical Audio out
  • Ethernet Port

Unlike Apple TV which has a built-in power supply, Amazon Fire TV requires an external power adapter.

Amazon Fire TV has a USB port that is currently serves no purpose, at least that’s what the User’s Guide says. Apple TV has a micro-USB for firmware update/restore.

Amazon Fire TV Manual USB Port

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Amazon Fire TV: Unboxed

After a long day, I finally had a chance to take the Amazon Fire TV out of its packaging.

Amazon Fire TV box

Amazon Fire TV packaging is definitely different than Apple TV’s in many ways.

Amazon Fire TV and Apple TV boxes

Amazon Fire TV comes with a remote, power adapter and 2 AAA batteries.

Amazon Fire TV and Accessories

Available ports on Apple Fire TV:

  • 5.5 mm DC Jack
  • Type A HDMI 1.4b output, w/HDCP
  • Optical Audio (TOSLINK)
  • 10/100 Ethernet
  • USB 2.0 Type A

Amazon Fire TV ports

The first generation of Amazon Fire TV comes with 5.49GB of storage.

About Amazon Fire TV

End of Amazon Fire TV: Unboxed

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Amazon Fire TV: The Arrival

Amazon Fire TV I ordered arrived one day earlier than promised, thanks to Amazon and USPS speedy delivery. I also ordered the Fire Game Controller, but it won’t be delivered until sometimes next week. I would have more time later in the evening installing, using and playing with the Amazon Fire TV. Don’t expect any unboxing video from me because there are already tons of other people doing that. I would do something different. Stay tuned!

Amazon Fire TV delivered by USPS

The package was delivered so fast, probably because it was done by Spider-Man himself.

USPS Spider-Man 2014

The Amazing Spider-Man 2 opens in Theaters May 2, 2014.

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Amazon Fire TV

Amazon announces Fire TV:

Fire TV is a tiny box that plugs into your HDTV. It’s the easiest way to enjoy Netflix, Prime Instant Video, Hulu Plus, WatchESPN, low-cost video rentals, and more. With instant access to over 200,000 TV episodes and movies, plus all your favorite subscriptions and streaming services, you can watch what you want, when you want. If you’re a Prime member, you get unlimited access to thousands of popular movies and TV shows, including exclusives like Downton Abbey, The Americans, Alpha House, and Under the Dome.

Amazon Fire TV

Amazon Fire TV is shipping on the same day it is announced.

Amazon also announces Amazon Fire Game Controller.

Wireless Bluetooth game controller with up to 55 hours of battery life, instant GameCircle access, and media controls for the best gaming experience on Amazon Fire TV

For limited time, Amazon Fire Game Controller comes with 1,000 Amazon Coins ($10 value) and Sev Zero.

Amazon Fire Game Controller

I have ordered both Fire TV and Fire Game Controller. They should arrive this Friday and next week, respectively.

Amazon Fire TV is Ordered

Let’s see how good this Apple Fire TV is. Stay tuned.

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Amazon Increases Prime Membership to $99

Amazon has increased Prime Membership from $79 to $99 in the US. The price hike was attributed to increase in fuel and transportation cost. Amazon still offers 30-day Prime trial.

Amazon Prime includes:

  • Free Two-Day Shipping on millions of items
  • Video Benefits
    Unlimited instant streaming of 40,000 movies & TV episodes
  • Kindle Library Benefits
    Over 500,000 Kindle titles to borrow for free

Amazon-Prime-Price-Increase

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It’s Lightening!

What is the definition of “lighten”?

light·en
/ˈlītn/Submit
verb
1. make or become lighter in weight, pressure, or severity.
“efforts to lighten the burden of regulation”
synonyms:    make lighter, lessen, reduce, decrease, diminish, ease; alleviate, mitigate, allay, relieve, palliate, assuage
“lightening the burden of taxation”

or

light·en·ing
/ˈlītn-iNG,ˈlītniNG/
noun
1. a drop in the level of the uterus during the last weeks of pregnancy as the head of the fetus engages in the pelvis.

Great to know this cable will lighten your iPhone 5.

Lightening Cable

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An Actual Amazon Sunday Delivery

I made a purchase on Amazon.com during the so called “Black Friday” two minutes to midnight while sitting on a couch somewhere in Sacramento, California. As an Amazon Prime Member, I chose 2-day shipping; Amazon promised a Monday delivery for a portion of my order. The other portion of the order was back-ordered.

Amazon Prime Monday Deliver Promise

To my surprise, I received a notification that my order was delivered on Sunday.

An Actual Amazon Sunday Delivery

I remembered that Amazon has just started the Sunday Delivery option to certain locations.

From Amazon Help:

Saturday and Sunday delivery is available for certain locations. Local Express can’t be used to ship to P.O. boxes, APO, FPO, or DPO addresses, but it is eligible for Guaranteed Accelerated Delivery.

USA Today reported that Amazon Sunday Delivery is made possible by a partnership by Amazon.com and the United States Postal Service. Amazon Sunday Delivery is currently available in the Los Angeles and New York metropolitan areas.