Funny how all of the e-ink kindles have 4:3 aspect ratio screens but the Fire is widescreen. It lends credibility to reports that it's based on a previously existing Android tablet design.
Amazon must realise it's sub-optimal, but now developers will be stuck supporting it even if they later release a 4:3 device.
Widescreen is the modus operandi for color screens any more. Video is widescreen now, and 4:3 screens are harder to come by. I doubt the Fire will ever be 4:3.
Amazon must realise it's sub-optimal, but now developers will be stuck supporting it even if they later release a 4:3 device.