other Android tablets that cost $50-100 more. Choosing one or the other is not my focus here, but looking through my points there are obvious strengths to each system that I cite. On Friday I will be adding the iPad Mini to my arsenal (I know, I know), and it will be very interesting to see how that compares in terms of all of the things I mention here and have discussed in the past. About Michael Anderson I have loved technology for as long as I can remember - and have been a computer gamer since the PDP-10! Mobile Technology has played a major role in my life - I have used an electronic companion since the HP95LX more than 20 years ago, and have been a 'Laptop First' person since my Compaq LTE Lite 3/20 and Powerbook 170 back in 1991! As an avid gamer and gadget-junkie I was constantly asked for my opinions on new technology, which led to writing small blurbs ... and eventually becoming a reviewer many years ago. My family is my biggest priority in life, and they alternate between loving and tolerating my gaming and gadget hobbies ... but ultimately benefits from the addition of technology to our lives! Let's Socialize! Sign up for our weekly newsletter, or keep up with us on your favorite social networks! 1. If you had to pick either the Fire or Nexus, which one? 2. Can you get Google apps on the Fire either directly or sideloading?