Mary, I clicked on Apps and then Store and found it in there. It goes through Amazon to download, I am pretty sure it was free since those were the only ones I downloaded my first week with it. I don't remember if it is labeled "MacNamara's Band", but there was a picture of a crossword puzzle on the link. They are fairly easy puzzles, but some do have a theme. Perfect for a break at work.

OP, I detect a bit of concern (or maybe even paranoia) about programs on your PC. The Android world is no haven of safety in that regard. An app is a program, it's different word for the same thing. There have been many outcries about some Droid apps that access and transmit back to the developers' home base information that's wholly irrelevant to the app's function. Your location (determined by the GPS function or cell tower location for phones) as an example, your browsing history or data from your address book are others. Don't think that sticking to apps from big name companies is any solace, because Google (the "owner" and developer of the Android system) is as guilty as anyone. The best protection is to be judicious about what you install, and delete what you find unncessary. Your words - remnants, tentacles- suggest a concern (whether for the PC or Droid worlds) that I'd suggest you just learn to live with these things and move on. They exist, they can't be avoided, and so long as you have a good anti-virus program on your PC, you can be reasonably confident that their presence will be of no real consequence. I know some will disagree, but I think having concern about things you can't really change is a waste of time.

not likely at least not at current price point, there are too many other very good tablets out there and I owm a few that I really like, that do pretty much the same things. Amazon is scrambling to try to catch up to get in the tablet game. It does look like a nice little tablet and at least they did not go nuts with the price point but still a bit high. It uses linux too so would be pretty much like the other Android tablets. But Amazon is putting a lot of Amazon proprietary stuff on it. I already use the Amazon app store to get a lot of the apps I have on my current tablets. the plus points on the fire, it has a dual core processor, it has 1020x600 resolution(ok could be higher), it has Flash ability(as do most Android tablets but not ipad), and according to them it has 8 hr battery WITH wifi OFF. I am doubtful of the actual time that will be interesting to see. They will sell a lot of them simply because people have heard of them, there are a lot of other very good comparable tablets out there but many people don't look or know about them. Amazon has the money to put the advertising out there in your face. Con big one is it does not mention that epub is a supported content, that is a big con since so many book sites are using epub. Now if it allows you to add other ereaders from apps stores that do use epub that would be ok. Just not sure if that is an option. Also not sure how it handles DRM material.

I pre-ordered my Fire when I first heard about it. I have had my K2 for nearly two years and love it. I had a little difficulty at first since I am techie challenged (!). Once I was told about getting a stylus, I went straight out and bought one, and that really made a 100% improvement getting around the Fire-no problems since. I have both my email accts loaded on it and I love seeing all the covers of my books etc. in color-the color on the Fire is really good. For Fire owners they offer an Free APP each day, a really big variety of Apps and 100 Free ones, plus the ones you can purchase. I am hooked on Words With Friends which I play with my DD who lives in another state. I also am hooked on Angry Birds-my family couldn't believe that when I told them, both of these Apps were free. So anyone that is thinking & hesitating about getting the Fire, I do recommend it. I participate in a Kindle forum and have learned so much and also got loads of freebies to read! I know people rave about their Ipads, but it has far more features on it than I would ever use, plus it is so pricey Pat