![]() The Kindle Fire-which includes access to the Amazon Appstore, streaming movies and TV shows, and the Kindle Store for e-books-was released to consumers in the United States on November 14, 2011, after being announced on September 28. In later generations, the Fire tablet is also able to convert into a Smart speaker turning on the "Show Mode" options, which the primary interaction will be by voice command through Alexa. In September 2014, when the fourth generation was introduced, the name " Kindle" was dropped. The Kindle Fire HD followed in September 2012, and the Kindle Fire HDX in September 2013. ![]() Built with Quanta Computer, the Kindle Fire was first released in November 2011, featuring a color 7-inch multi-touch display with IPS technology and running on Fire OS, an Android-based operating system. The Amazon Fire, formerly called the Kindle Fire, is a line of tablet computers developed by Amazon. Kindle Fire showing components, back cover removed ģ.5 mm stereo audio jack, top-mounted stereo speakersĪmazon Prime, Amazon Cloud Storage, Amazon Cloud Player, Amazon Video, Amazon Silk, Amazon Appstore, Amazon Kindle Store Graphics: Yes Backlit Illumination: Yes Zoom / Magnification: Yes Screen Orientation Lock: Yes Predictive Text Entry: Unknown Keypad/Screen Lock: Yes Web Browser: Yes Email Client: Yes Email Protocols: POP3, IMAP, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange PC Synchronization: Yes Audio Formats: MIDI, MP3, MP4, eAAC+, AAC+, AAC, AMR-WB, WMA, WAV, OGG, AMR-NB Video Playback Formats: 3GP / 3GPP, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4 Streaming Video: Yes Custom Ringtones: Yes Viewable document types: AZW, BMP, DOC, DOCX, MOBL, PDF, PPT, PPTX, TXT, XLS Games: Downloadable Apps: Downloadable Included Software / Apps: - Calendar, World Clock, Alarm, Calculator, Maps, Voice Memos / Recorder Other Names (AKA): Kindle Fire HDX 8.9", Fire 8.Tablet computer & Smart speaker for latest model (by turning on show mode)ħ million (as of October 2012 ) ħ inch multi-touch Gorilla Glass display, 1024×600 at 169 ppi, 16 million colors. Gizmodo states that the “Kindle HDX has eked out a victory, pulling waaaay ahead on the hardware front…” Slashgear goes on to say “It’s fast, portable, and well constructed…”Īmbient Light, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscopeġ5.7 x 23.1 x 0.8 cm (6.2 x 9.1 x 0.3 in) Overall, most experts find this to be an excellent mid-sized tablet for the price. ZDNet also notes that since it runs on its own OS - dubbed Fire 3.0 - many people who prefer Android might deem the Fire 3.0 OS a “dealbreaker.” This unfortunately means that many of the apps available to Android and Apple devices might not be available. Like the other Fire Tablets, this Kindle is locked to the Amazon ecosystem. One of the largest issues, according to Techland, is the small app marketplace. Most reviewers agree that the tech support has been quick and helpful and is a great feature for more mainstream users.ĭespite the plethora of exciting new features, there are a few qualms. Techland notes that users should not be worried about privacy concerns as Amazon reps only have access to the Kindle during the help session and can only control the tablet with the user’s permission. ![]() The tech support feature connects users to an available tech representative who can gain access to the user’s Kindle and help by drawing images, launching apps, issuing commands or changing settings. Most critics find the addition of the rear-camera an upgrade over other tablet cameras with CNET going so far as to call it “spiffy.”Īside from the camera, experts seem to enjoy the addition of the Mayday feature which provides free 24/7 tech support on the device as well as the ability to download Amazon Prime Instant Videos for offline viewing. ![]() One of the features that differentiates it from other Fire tablets is the inclusion of the rear-facing 8 Megapixel camera complete with LED flash, image stabilization and a wide aperture for better low light pictures. The tablet weighs in at 374 grams (13.2 ounces) and measures 0.31 inches (0.78 cm) thick. Considering its relatively large screen, many reviewers are impressed by its overall small size. According to Amazon’s website, the HDX 8.9” also offers 100 percent color accuracy and reduced glare for better bright light viewing, which, according to Gizmodo, makes the Movie- and TV-watching experience “revelatory.” Aside from the excellent screen quality, the tablet sports a 2.2GHz quad-core processor, 2GB of RAM and up to 64GB of onboard storage. Like the name suggests the Kindle Fire HDX 8.9” has a 8.9 inch HD screen that boasts an impressive 339 ppi, on par with the Google’s Nexus 10. Amazon’s third iteration of the Kindle Fire tablet offers a much sleeker design than its predecessors. ![]()
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