HDX Kindle Fire: Amazon announces three new tablets - ITespresso.de

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Amazon has three new models of its tablet series Kindle Fire presents. Completely new are the Kindle Fire and Kindle Fire 8.9 HDX HDX 7 was slightly revised the Kindle Fire HD. All three also run with the new operating system OS 3.0 Fire. This is based on Android 4.3 Jelly Bean. The next-generation Kindle Fire is also distinguished by a revised design and the latest hardware components of Amazon’s previous attempts in this area. When and at what prices, which will be available the new Kindle Fire tablet in Germany, is still unclear. Amazon has not commented on the presentation of it.

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

Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 will be available in a Wi-Fi and an LTE version. It will cost $ 379 or $ 479. In the U.S., it is the 7th November and on 10 Delivered in December. The tablet has a screen size of 8.9 inches. The over the current 8.9-inch model of the Kindle Fire HD display provides enhanced HDX 2560 times 1600 pixels with a higher resolution than the Kindle Fire 8.9 HD (1920 x 1200 pixels). Amazon also promises a hundred percent sRGB color accuracy, less reflections, dynamic image contrast and higher brightness.

Under the hood, the quad-core Snapdragon processor 800 (MSM8974) Qualcomm comes with a clock speed of 2.2 GHz and an Adreno 330 graphics unit to the course. Of internal memory are 16, 32 or 64 GB to choose from. The battery life is now, according to Amazon 18 hours in reading and 12 hours with mixed usage. In addition to the HD camera in the front, Amazon has the HDX 8.9 also given an 8-megapixel camera in the back.

Kindle Fire 7 HDX

Kindle Fire 7 HDX the successor to the Kindle Fire HD and also in a WLAN and an LTE version is available. This cost 329 euros and 229 euros respectively offer a Full-HD + display with a resolution of 1920 by 1200 pixels. Delivery will begin in the U.S. on 18 Or October 14 November. Processor and memory configuration do not differ from the larger model. However, the camera lacks in the back.

Kindle Fire HD

cheapest model in the future, Amazon has revised the Kindle Fire HD on offer. Like the other Firsts also, it can be pre-ordered now in the U.S.. Delivery date as Amazon calls where the second October. The price has reduced from 199 to 139 dollars compared to its predecessor. Buyers get 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 have

Firsts instead of a slightly curved housing an angled back, so that the speakers are better appreciated when the device lies flat on the table. Also power button and volume control can operate a little easier now. In addition, the tablets have become much easier. The new 8.9-inch device weighs about 375 grams, for example, The same great predecessor brought even 567 grams on the scale.

innovations in software and operating system

as the operating system on all the Kindle Fire tablet, the new Fire preinstalled OS 3.0 (code name Mojito). It is based on Android version 4.3. It runs faster and more accurate responding to touches and gestures.

One of the biggest improvements 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 available 24 hours.

Amazon also has revised the user interface. In addition to the a so-called Grid Carousel is now available. Users can also turn off notifications with one click and pick apps running in the background on the screen to switch between them by swiping it and close it again.

Revision

Amazon also has the download manager, the Silk browser and the reader mode. Fire OS 3.0 also provides a number of functions 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.

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. It allows users to view, surf the web or play as video on TV. The feature X-Ray from Amazon expands on music. It displays lyrics for movies or the name of the currently playing song.

addition, the book recommendations of the Amazon company acquired in May Goodreads were integrated. As an accessory, the Group 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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