Amazon launches Kindle Fire HDX and a Mayday - WebNews

Into The only real constants are developed on the diagonal twofold offered by 7 and 8.9 inches, and the moderate price, which identifies the strong competition in the tablet market: Amazon has unveiled the new Kindle Fire HDX , the third generation of the device with which Amazon has added a line of Kindle e-readers born and evolved to what is the current new offer.

Into Compared to the previous generation assumes the name of an “X” that has a strong meaning: not just a tablet of low carat in front of an important promise “low cost”, but a range of devices with more performance high where the price is still lower than most of the competing offer. Amazon raises his voice, in short, and does so with greater prestige and some specific characteristics that enhance the overall offering.

Kindle Fire HDX features

Into Compared to previous versions, Kindle Fire 7-inch HDX has improved in every way: better display, faster processor, all that is needed to make the entertainment experience (real focus of the device ) as smooth and engaging. The display, in particular, passes to a definition equal to 1920 × 1200 with a pixel density equal to 323PPI. The processor turns into a 800 quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 2.2 GHz with the service 2GB of RAM . The result is a power three times higher than that of the Kindle Fire HD, all accompanied by the performance promised by 4X Adreno 330 graphics processor . Amazon also promises a better power management, allowing the battery to support up to 11 hours of surfing or video experience. While reading the system automatically shuts down unused components, allowing autonomy to climb up to 17 hours.

Kindle Fire HDX
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8.9-inch Kindle Fire 339PPI leads to the density of the display, reaching a definition equal to 2560 × 1600 . The hardware specifications in terms of processor and RAM are the same minor version. The greatest dimension of the shell has instead allowed to accommodate in version 8.9 inch a battery of slightly larger dimensions, such as to provide 1 hour more of autonomy as much in navigation (12 hours), as in simple reading (18 hours).

Into Both solutions are available in denominations of memory 16, 32 and 64GB . Both are also equipped with front camera useful for video call conversations. The 8.9-inch version, however, has an additional rear camera: 8MP reaches and lets you take high-resolution photographs (with LED flash) or to shoot video at 1080p with the support of an electronic stabilizer with which to make more fluid and “still” images. Amazon says the availability of the Panorama and High Dynamic Range (HDR). In support of the images recorded by the camera, there is a large suite of applications for photo editing with which to improve the yield in post-production of the shots stored.

Into Both versions of the new Kindle Fire also promise a ‘ experience high-level audio : the Kindle Fire being an entertainment device heavily oriented perspective, the solution Dolby Digital Plus an obvious choice to make truly immersive listening to music or enjoying a movie.

Into These physical size reached by the two devices:

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Display	Height	Width	Depth	Weight
7-inch	186 mm	128 mm	9 mm	303g
8.9-inch	231 mm	158 mm	7.8 mm	374 grams

Into The weight increases by about 10 grams in the case of HDX Kindle Fire 7 “and 40 grams in the case of the Kindle Fire HDX 8.9″ if you opt for the additional option 4G.

Gallery: Images Amazon Kindle Fire 7 HDX and 8.9

One price, many prices

Into The price of the new Kindle Fire part from $ 229 to reach $ 594 : The difference is broad, as are the various intermediate shades that allow you to dial the device which you want to suit your necessity. The options to choose from are as follows:

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Memory , available in 16, 32 and 64GB

Special Offers , ie the possibility of a discount upon acceptance of advertisements on the screensaver dedicated device

LTE connectivity option in addition to Wifi only

Into These modulations price available based on the choices made (prices are in U.S. dollars because it has not yet been made available from Amazon the European tariff):

HDX Kindle Fire 7 “:

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Special offers	16GB	32GB	64GB
WITH	Wifi Only: $ 229 Wifi +4 G: $ 329	Wifi Only: $ 269 Wifi +4 G: $ 369	Wifi Only: $ 309 Wifi +4 G: $ 409
WITHOUT	Wifi Only: $ 244 Wifi +4 G: $ 344	Wifi Only: $ 284 Wifi +4 G: $ 384	Wifi Only: $ 324 Wifi +4 G: $ 424

Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 “:

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Special offers	16GB	32GB	64GB
WITH	Wifi Only: $ 379 Wifi +4 G: $ 479	Wifi Only: $ 429 Wifi +4 G: $ 529	Wifi Only: $ 479 Wifi +4 G: $ 579
WITHOUT	Wifi Only: $ 394 Wifi +4 G: $ 494	Wifi Only: $ 444 Wifi +4 G: $ 544	Wifi Only: $ 494 Wifi +4 G: $ 594

Amazon Kindle Fire 7-inch HDX (image: Amazon).

Into The prices, however, are even more “low cost” if you decide to go to the revised version of the previous generation, distributed in parallel to the new HDX terminals. The Kindle Fire 7 inch HD is in fact available from $ 189 (8GB “with Special Offers”) for up to $ 184 (16GB “without Special Offers” Kindle Fire HD 8.9-inch is available from $ 269 (16GB, Wifi-only, without Special Offers) up to $ 514 (64GB, Wifi +4 G, without Special Offers).

Availability: when in Italy?

Into Amazon says Kindle Fire HDX 7 “available as of October 18 , the Kindle Fire HDX 8.9″ instead will be available from November 7 . 4G versions will be available in about one month later than the WiFi-only version, while the new Kindle Fire HD are available with immediate effect. At present, however, these indications are exclusively related to the U.S. distribution of the two devices: you have not provided any details about the possible distribution in Europe, and then in Italy.

Into One can assume a European debut of the new Kindle from the beginning of 2014, but at the moment there are no confirmations to that effect.

Mayday

Into A big news expected on the new Kindle Fire is its customer support developed by Amazon. The name says it all: “Mayday ,” the cry of hope which launches who is in urgent danger. A special button “Mayday” is expected on the new devices to contact in an automatic way, at any time, the technicians Amazon. 24 hours on 24, 7 days out of 7, 365 days a year . But not only that the service is completely free and the answer is guaranteed within a few seconds.

Mayday: the Amazon at your service clicks

Into This is a major step forward by the group of Jeff Bezos: to offer such assistance means reaching out to novice users, allowing them to approach in a more peaceful with the changes introduced by the experience of the tablet. The variety of services and the many available options may scare users less accustomed to technology, but a service of this kind seems to break down every barrier: you launch a “Mayday” and the problem is solved.

Into The service could also affect more or less directly also Italy. For a long time it is known as Amazon has opened various positions at its operational base in Sardinia, looking for people to be put to the service of users. The whole thing could therefore now have a formal explanation: when “Mayday” will land in Europe, a service of this kind will have to be served by many people available at all times to meet the needs of users seeking help.

Fire OS 3.0

Into The new Kindle Fire HDX devices, as well as the new Kindle Fire HD revisited to make even more extended the offer of the group, will have the new operating system OS 3.0 Fire (code name “Mojito”). Once again the base is Android 4.2 , on which, however, Amazon has built something very different and personalized services: cloud, GUI-oriented use of the content, built-in media libraries, and productivity app low-level interventions for the best integration of the system hardware.

Into the new system uses a homescreen revisited and new gesture for quick switching between applications and content. News also important in terms of accessibility: Screen Reader (with text-to-speech), Explore by Touch Screen Magnifier and provide access to content with greater ease even for those who have problems that prevent the use of the conveyed from the device display .

Into News are also provided for the Silk browser , in particular the “Reading View” that allows you to remove from the page all that is not necessary to facilitate the use of mere content. Finally, there’s full integration of Facebook and Twitter to improve and speed up the shares content with the major social networks.

Kindle and tv

Into Kindle Fire is a tablet that comes openly to become a hub of entertainment of the user. This aspect is especially true in the home, where the tablet is often an integral part of their experience housewife in the kitchen and the living room. Applications, music and videos can be constant companions user and it can rise to a level further if the service is of high quality and if the device can not be the end, but the middle, content distribution.

Into The Kindle Fire is meant to be: a medium. And for that reason it makes available to convey the contents to the greater generosity of television screens, where high definition content downloaded from Amazon services can enjoy the greatest magnificence.

Into Everything will be as soon as possible from the month of October for all those who have access to PS3 or Samsung tv, after which the option will be extended to holders of PS4. Through technology Miracast you can also turn the TV into a real screen complementary, on which project anything: from movies to television shows, to a simple rundown of photographs, all with a few clicks and no cables to hinder space and time.

The housing is an origami

Into The new Kindle Fire can also be characterized with a touch of style all of its own is the custody “ Origami .” The name is no coincidence: a rectangle divided into 5 triangles allows the tablet to find a foothold behind in case you want to keep upright, all by simply using the folds of origami designed on the housing.

Origami Case for Kindle Fire HDX (image : Amazon).

Origami Into The cover is available in various colors (black, blue, red) with prices between 59.99 and 69.99 dollars . The various combinations with which you can bend it to cause different configurations to optimize the support and the inclination of the device: the ergonomic design and the bride comes out a cover of characterizing all.

Gallery: Origami The cover of the Kindle Fire HDX

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