Books And Documents: Not Quite An e-Book Reader...
The Kindle name is normally associated with Amazon's e-book readers, which offer a convenient way to carry around a lot of consumable content. The e-ink-based screen isn't for everyone. But it's great for reading text over extended periods. Though the Fire employs a more power-hungry LCD display, it also inherits the Kindle namesake. As such, Amazon makes readability a priority.
You swipe to flip pages, and page turns aren't animated.