06.02.2014, 13:20 clock
Amazon’s current squad the Kindle Fire series was introduced in September 2013 – when it happens: the Kindle Fire HDX 7.0 with namensgebendem display with 7 inch screen size. We have tried the tablet with high end hardware and Amazon’s Android Fork Fire OS and summarize in Test what we like – and what less <. / p> a few words to the somewhat limited scope of this review First: The Kindle Fire HDX 7.0 software-based on Android, but the tablet has a highly customized firmware version – a so-called Fork. Although this is based on the AOSP, which is the open source code available on Android, but lacks Amazon’s Android development is a crucial feature: Google’s license. This means that none of Google’s own Android apps like Gmail or Google Maps on Fire OS “Mojito” are to be found – and this is, if anything can, re-install only with difficulty. Furthermore, neither the play nor the Google Store Play services are available. Instead Amazon’s own services like the Amazon App Store, Silk browser and its own mail app are installed. We concentrate in the test on how Amazon’s ecosystem now proposes and what as such has the tablet on the box.
► Kindle Fire HDX 7.0 at Amazonfeel, design and processing
The Kindle Fire HDX 7.0 is the second model of the U.S. e-merchant with a 7 inch display. Compared to its predecessor, the Kindle Fire HD 7.0 (test), it is slimmer, lighter and prettier. The old model brought an impressive 395 grams on the scale, the dimensions were 193 x 137 x 10 mm – the new HDX model has declined powerful: it weighs 303 grams with its (wireless version) respectively 311 grams (LTE model) almost 100 grams less, the dimensions of the HDX 7.0 amount to only 186 x 128 x 9 mm. This reduction in size and weight is one of the biggest advantages over its predecessor.
Apart from the fairly low weight of the tablet is its distribution on the tablet very well done. The Kindle Fire HDX 7.0 seems well balanced and therefore sits comfortably in the hand, even over long periods of time. Another reason for its gentle handling also the acting rubberized soft-touch back represents the wide bezels on all sides, while likely not too elegant appear, but also increase the “comfort”.
The design of the HDX 7.0 is unusual with its tapered back and there pretty hard active edges. A beauty contest, it would probably not win, at least it’s distinctive. The rather large Amazon logo on the back disturbs not only the bezel on the (in landscape mode supported) back up, which consists of glossy black plastic, can be described as a failure. In this stereo speaker slots are inserted, which can be found on the left and right corners. Aside from having the Kindle Fire HDX 7.0 only on the left side (in landscape mode) a USB port, right is the audio jack to find.
In addition, are integrated on the narrow slopes, in an ergonomically sensible positioning, volume rocker and power button. These are in turn provided with a non-slip rubber coating and have good pressure points – another plus point compared to its predecessor, in which the corresponding keys were barely be felt. Due to the fact that they are mounted on the short sides of the device, Amazon suggests that one should use the Tablet ideally in landscape mode. This is also emphasized by the positioning of the camera: those sitting on the long slope directly opposite the speakers. Of course, the Amazon logo is seen on the transverse axis of the back is also a clear indicator of the recommended holding way.
In terms of processing affects the Kindle Fire HDX at first glance rock solid. There are few gaps, which is due to the plastic unibody enclosure – the display was admitted virtually seamlessly into this. The black panel on the back, however, was only glued and could dissolve if necessary. Unfortunately, the speaker slots also provide a surface for any dust, dirt and crumbs. 
► Kindle Fire HDX 7.0 at Amazon
display, hardware and performance of the Kindle Fire HDX 7.0
Let’s talk about the hardware of the Kindle Fire HDX 7.0, a region in the Amazon ascends neat. Even the 7 inches diagonally measured display is 1200 pixels and the resulting pixel density of 323 ppi a feast for the eyes with its WUXGA resolution of 1,920 x. The screen is so crisp, colors are presented in a balanced and brilliant. For an IPS display, the black levels are excellent, and the viewing angles are very good, so you can see the screen contents without color distortion even under steep viewing angles. Moreover, the display is balanced lit and bright enough even with automatic brightness control what other devices known to be not always the case.
Thanks to this great screen is the Kindle Fire HDX 7.0 ideally suited to play it to consume movies, and even to read – both e-books and the browser. According to the experts of DisplayMate the Kindle Fire HDX own 7.0, in addition to the Nexus 7 (2013 Test) the best currently on the market Tablet Screen and meet in some concern even the iPad mini retina. According to DisplayMate if it were one of the best tablet displays, they have ever tested. In short: our subjective, very positive impression of the screen is also confirmed by external lab values
Not only the quality of the display can be seen, the rest of the hardware is also not to be despised.. Inside the Kindle Fire HDX 7.0 slaving a Qualcomm Snapdragon SoC 800 with 2.2 GHz and 2 GB RAM. This tablet has a high-end processor of last year, which even now is quite front runners in terms of performance. This is also reflected in the use of felt: nothing jerky or delayed loads. As you navigate through the user interface or scrolling in the browser everything runs smoothly. Also graphically demanding games like Riptide GP2, CSR Racing and Table Top Racing run “like clockwork”
While there are. Anything to complain about in the performance basically the speakers are worthy of criticism. Because by their positioning on the back it does not radiate, as it would actually make sense in the direction of the user from, but in the room, making the actually quite good sound does not arrive where it should. This fact is unfortunate; the sound experience could be even better, as the speaker to deliver a relatively rich, balanced stereo sound.
A microSD card slot is not on board, so you have to make do with the provided internal memory. From our test model with 16 GB of internal flash memory are after deduction of the system files a bit more than 11 GB. Users who want to save a lot of music, movies or games on the larger tablet should, therefore quickly reach the limits of the device memory. Because the Wi-Fi version (there is also a model with LTE) of the Kindle Fire HDX 7.0 anyway is designed for the living room and it offers 5 GB of free Amazon Cloud Drive storage to offload documents, music, videos and photos provided gets, most likely so, however, get along easily. Who has greater memory requirements, but can also specify one of the two models with more memory, because the Kindle Fire HDX 7.0 is also available with 32 -. Sold or 64 GB storage capacity
The Kindle Fire HDX 7.0 has WiFi with dual antennas, thanks to the help of a particularly fast and stable connection is to come about. In the test, but no significant difference to other devices on the same network could be established. In contrast to its predecessor, Amazon has the Kindle Fire HDX 7.0 and a GPS module donated. While the slightly larger brother, the Fire HDX was 8.9, equipped with a rear 8 MP camera, Amazon has in his little Fire HDX Tablet only a front camera for Selfies and video telephony via Skpye integrated The image quality of the camera goes for these purposes but perfectly okay.
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positive is the battery. Because this keeps what Amazon promises: According to the manufacturer to the tablet it up to 11 hours run time at “normal” mixed use with surfing, gaming, Watching movies, typing email, bring Facebook and Co., and even up to 17 hours, if you would used only for reading. These values are in everyday use as realistic out. In any case, it will last longer than Google’s Nexus 7 (2013, test), but in which, like running out of reasons in background synchronization with other devices with Google’s license, various applications and services. In summary, the Kindle Fire HDX 7.0 in hardware quite convincing. Both the display and the performance can be seen. It provides so many competing device in the shade.
► Kindle Fire HDX 7.0 at Amazonsoftware and ecosystem of the Kindle Fire HDX 7.0
As already mentioned sets Amazon for its Kindle Fire series, although on Android 4.2 Jelly Bean, but in a highly modified variant (Fork), known as the Fire OS in its latest shape “Mojito”. The code is based on the Android Open Source Project AOSP short. But that was basically already almost everything it has in common with Google’s Android. The user interface is different, apart from the also existing tie-down from the top notification bar and on-screen navigation, much of which, as Google has designed the OS.
The Home screen of the Kindle Fire OS captures the carousel a little of Apple’s Cover Flow. In this overview, apps, games and content are listed that you last used. With a long press on one of the enormously large icons you can either remove it from the home page from the carousel, or delete it. Holding the Kindle tablet in portrait format, so the user will be displayed below the displayed in the carousel app related applications, games or content that will be offered in the Amazon App Store. A wipe down further gives a clear view of all installed applications. To obtain a better overview, this can be summarized in folders and individual titling.
Something inconspicuous, but nevertheless very important, is the top bar of the Home screen. Because this has direct and orderly access to all kinds of media categories – from games through e-books and music to photos and documents. If you tap on one of the categories, such as “games”, we get an overview of all the games that we have. By using the “device” display those games that you have installed locally on their device, via “cloud” are those which you have already purchased, directly ready for installation. Moreover, you can go from here, of course, in the App Store Amazon to install additional content respectively acquiring.
With the other in the groin-to-find categories, it behaves similarly. The Kindle tablet can be understood as a shopping platform for Amazon content – at almost any location on the device you will be directed to Amazon. Even in the lock screen, this is the case. There various Amazon deals will be displayed, if you bought the model with the so-called “special offers” – devices without this not remediable offers are 15 euros more expensive. Either way: It is virtually impossible to Amazon’s product offering by: music, movies, TV shows, e-books and games, everything has to be purchased from Amazon. That is not bad in itself, because as far as the entire content offering, Amazon has done a pretty good job.
movies, TV series via Amazon Prime Instant Video and music are present in fairly large scale. With apps and games from the App Store weakens still a bit, but you realize that Amazon tries to date content to get quickly on board. Some applications, however, one looks in vain: Neither Instagram, Dropbox or Firefox yet (no surprise) all Google apps are available on the App Store. This leaves one with some popular Google services such as Maps or Google+ just the way across the browser – the ease of use makes this way of course to be desired, although the Silk browser, developed in-house Amazon’s based on WebKit, works quite well. After all, it is also possible to install APK files – but do the corresponding apps only if they do not rely on Google APIs
to navigation in Fire OS: If you are in an app, then two additional on-screen buttons appear. These are, in a home and a back button. Their functions should be clear: the former brings the user always on the home page, the second button leads to the last open application. When not in use, they disappear in the sidebar and can bring out a small flap. In addition, Fire OS 3.0 mojito also has a kind of multi-tasking bar, which is called Amazon Quick Switch. This is hidden or shown using a wiping gesture of just that tab to display inside – from here can be accessed quickly to one of the recently opened apps
► Kindle Fire HDX 7.0 at Amazon
Conclusion
The customized software of the Kindle Fire HDX 7.0 and the entire Kindle series may not necessarily be something for diehard Android fans, especially if they already have hundreds of stores Play invested EUR in Google. If a well-equipped and easy to use tablet with connection to Amazon’s content offering is not averse, however, does not make much wrong with the Kindle Fire HDX. What Amazon should add in a future software updates as a feature would be a multi-user mode, so that tablet can also be used by the whole family – in the software-based Android 4.2 this feature is finally a standard part Before 7.0 accesses the Kindle Fire HDX, but you should keep in mind that there are also tablets with “real” Android, where you also almost all the Amazon services – use – apart from Prime Instant Video can. These limitations of Amazon’s Fire OS customization options Further, are known to not exist and diverse. For example, has the Nexus 7 (2013) the same facilities and even a 5 MP main camera, but the Amazon tablet is equipped with potent hardware.
Our rating for Kindle Fire HDX 7.0
processing and haptics: 4/5 Nice unit with good workmanship, light and with good weight distribution
display. 5/5 Bright and sharp, one of the best displays on the market
Performance:.. 5/5 Everything runs smoothly without jerking – thanks Snapdragon SoC 800
Connectivity: 4/5 Fast WLAN, optional with surcharge LTE; no NFC, microSD slot
software. 2/5 in Android FireOS hardly recognizable. Simple UI, but virtually no options for customization. No Google-play connectivity, limited app selection, a lot of advertising
Multimedia:. 3/5 Little supported video formats, Full HD capable and powerful sound from the stereo speakers, unfortunately not in User-direction. No rear camera
battery and everyday. 4/5 Good battery life
overall score. 3.9 / 5
► Kindle Fire HDX 7.0 from Amazon
Note: This article was originally incorrectly as a test of the Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 online, although we really HDX 7.0 was present. We apologize for the error.
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