Friday, September 27, 2013

Amazon introduces three new Kindle Fire tablets before - ZDNet.de

class=”wp_keywordlink”> Amazon has the same introduced three new models of its tablet series Kindle Fire: the slightly revised Kindle Fire HD and the new representatives Kindle Fire Kindle Fire HDX HDX 8.9 and 7 All also run under the new operating system OS 3.0 Fire, which is based on Android 4.3 Jelly Bean. In addition, the next-generation Kindle Fire has a modified design and the latest hardware components.

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Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 will be available in a Wi-Fi and an LTE version and cost $ 379 or $ 479. It is in the U.S. on 7 November 10 respectively December will be delivered. As the number suggests, in the name, the Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 is equipped with a 8.9-inch display. The over the current 8.9-inch model of the Kindle Fire HD display provides enhanced HDX 2560 times 1600 pixels with a much higher resolution (8.9 Kindle Fire HD: 1920 x 1200 pixels). It is the same as Google’s 10-inch device Nexus 10 Due to the smaller screen of the Kindle comes with 339 ppi pixel density even higher than the Google tablet. Amazon also promises a hundred percent sRGB color accuracy, less reflections, dynamic image contrast and higher brightness.

Under the hood works instead of the previous dual-core Qualcomm chips latest quad-core Snapdragon processor 800 (MSM8974) with a clock speed of 2.2 GHz and an Adreno 330 graphics unit, which promises a significant increase in power. Of internal memory are back 16, 32 or 64 GB for choice. The battery life is now, according to Amazon 18 hours in reading and 12 hours with mixed usage. Besides the usual HD front camera, Amazon has the HDX 8.9 also donated a rear 8-megapixel camera.

 The new Kindle Fire tablet from Amazon (Image: David Carnoy / CNET) The new Kindle Fire tablet from Amazon (Image: David Carnoy / CNET)

Kindle Fire HDX 7, the successor to the Kindle Fire HD, is also available as a WiFi and LTE version. It costs 329 euros and 229 euros respectively provides an improved full HD + display with a resolution of 1920 by 1200 pixels. Delivery will begin in the U.S. on 18 Or October 14 November. As the HDX 8.9 is also the 7-inch version equipped with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon CPU 800 and has the same features as the larger memory model. But the back camera is 8.9 HDX reserved.

cheapest model Amazon has now revised the Kindle Fire in HD program. Like all other Firsts it can be pre-ordered now in the U.S.. Delivery date is there the 2nd October. Despite similar devices Amazon has the price compared to its predecessor significantly reduced from 199 to 139 dollars. For this, buyers will receive an HD display with a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels, a 1.5 GHz dual-core processor and 8 GB of memory.

All three Firsts come up with a revised design. Instead of a slightly bent housing, the new Kindle tablets now have an angled back, so that the speakers have a little more air when the devices lie flat on the table. Power switch and volume control can now use something simpler. In addition, the tablets have become much easier. The new 8.9-inch device weighs about 375 grams, for example, only The same great predecessor yet brought a weight of 567 grams on the scale.

as the operating system on all the Kindle Fire tablet, the new Fire preinstalled OS 3.0 (code name Mojito). It is based on the current version of Android 4.3 Jelly Bean and brings numerous improvements. Basically, the system runs faster and more precise response to touches and gestures. Amazon has further revised the user interface. Besides the carousel is now also available a grid view. Users can also disable all notifications with one click and pick the background running apps on the screen to switch between them by swiping it and close it again.

Improves

Amazon also has the download manager, the Silk browser and the reader mode. The new Fire OS also brings a number of features designed for users who want to use their Kindle tablets in the work. Cloud services such as 1-Tap archives or cloud collections are also supported. The former, for example, analyzed the data stored on the tablet content and provides the user the ability to move infrequently used data with one click to the cloud in order to create more space on the device.

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One of the biggest innovations is the feature “Mayday” – a button for emergencies. The Settings Kindle owners have the opportunity to directly connect with the technical support if there are problems with the device. Within 15 seconds, an employee should be available that can access via remote access to your tablet. The service will be according to Amazon continuously 24 hours a day available.

In addition, owners of a Kindle Fire Tablets HDX no longer just videos via Amazon Prime streaming, but download them finally on the tablet and watch without internet connection. Fire OS 3.0 also allows users to stream content to a TV. So that users can view example videos on TV, surf the web or play games. The feature X-Ray from Amazon expands on music. It displays lyrics for movies or the name of the currently playing song. In addition, the book recommendations of the Amazon company acquired in May Goodreads were integrated.

When and at what prices the new Kindle Fire tablet will also be available in this country, is still unclear. Amazon has not commented on the presentation of it. As an accessory, it will offer protective covers, which also serve as a stand for the device. So that they can be in portrait or landscape mode up.

[with material from Christian Schartel, CNET.de]

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