I've owned my Kindle Fire for more than two years ago.
I still think that for $200, it is a great buy and I've gotten my money's worth.
I've downloaded numerous books and movies. I've also emailed numerous documents (phone lists, resume, etc.) to my kindle device.
My battery is still functioning well. I keep the Fire plugged into my charger when not in use and I believe that helps, although some experts would disagree with this tactic.
It's still going strong and I use it almost every day.