The Kindle Fire (NASDAQ:AMZN) finds some defenders today. Pascal Emmanuel-Gobry asserts weak...

The Kindle Fire (NASDAQ:AMZN) finds some defenders today. Pascal Emmanuel-Gobry asserts weak reviews won't affect sales, since consumers understand they're not getting an iPad (NASDAQ:AAPL) equivalent for $199, and that better hardware will arrive over the long-term. Meanwhile, Walt Mossberg believes the Fire can fill a niche among budget tablet buyers primarily interested in content consumption.