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Old 06-09-2012, 03:29 PM   #1
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Question about Kindle Fire

One of the criticisms of he Kindle Fire is that it has your Amazon info
already loaded so it is easy to unload your wallet and order stuff from Amazon w/o a password. Does this mean anything that Amazon carries or is it just stuff to download to the Kindle? If someone stole your Kindle , could he then order anything and have it shipped to his own or some other address?
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You made an interesting point so I tried to order a baby monitor from my kindle fire . A screen came up asking for my password .I have also ordered books for my Kindle and they are just downloaded instantly . I do get an email mentioning the order in case it was a mistake . IMO the kindle fire is a great gadget .
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Thanks, Moemg. That's what I was hoping to hear!
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Can most Android apps be downloaded onto the Kindle Fire? I visited the Kindle Fire spot on Amazon, read some reviews, and am unsure as they refer to both apps at the Kindle store and side-loaded apps. Thanks !
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Can most Android apps be downloaded onto the Kindle Fire? I visited the Kindle Fire spot on Amazon, read some reviews, and am unsure as they refer to both apps at the Kindle store and side-loaded apps. Thanks !
Most android apps can be downloaded . Go to Amazon and check out the app store not the ones specific to kindle just the regular app store . They also offer a free app everyday .
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Great and thanks !!
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One of the criticisms of he Kindle Fire is that it has your Amazon info
already loaded so it is easy to unload your wallet and order stuff from Amazon w/o a password. Does this mean anything that Amazon carries or is it just stuff to download to the Kindle? If someone stole your Kindle , could he then order anything and have it shipped to his own or some other address?
You do have a password on your Kindle Fire, I hope?

I do not think it has to be a very strong password as probably the only entry method is mechanical. And the Kindle Fire is linked to your account so it might not be useful to a theif. Also you could notify Amazon should it be stolen, so little time for a thief to go through lots of password combos.
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I use BoA ShopSafe with my Kindle Fire. I set up a card with a low initial amount to see how much my husband would spend. I will adjust this to fit his usage. Only the part of Amazon that runs the Kindle accounts can charge to this card. A regular Amazon purchase would be denied on the card. Right now someone can steal a max of $87 from me buying only Kindle related items.
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