Amazon Kindle Fire is not new and now boasts millions of users around the world who have chosen the Android-based tablet manufacturer. In recent weeks, in Italy, finally a short distance from other markets, Amazon unveiled the new range and marketed Fire HDX which substantially improves the previous proposals. We chose to review this top of the range, ie the model HDX 8.9-inch Amazon Kindle Fire , for features and displays, is one of the best tablet on the market if not the best. Will the proprietary interface and the system to convince Amazon? Let’s find out in the review.
Hardware, Materials and Ergonomics:
The cofezione the Tablet is now the usual minimal that the producers put in this market segment, data cable, power supply and Tablet. In our configuration we also have a particular Origami affordable housing to 69 € on Amazon.it Shop which however is not included as standard.
The first impact with Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 is definitely positive. There are two main aspects that emerge: weight really very low and amounted to only 374 grams (100 grams lighter than the lightweight iPad Air) and display absolutely amazing. The sheet did not leave many doubts, but seeing it on is truly a feast for the eyes.
Returning to the pleasantness of use, assembly is very good, good materials and not just the impeccable choice back at the design level. All sides are beveled in fact part of the back cover and the feeling is new compared to other more traditional proposals on the market. The solution, as it may seem bizarre, immediately reveals seeing the clever positioning of the speakers. Supporting the tablet to a plan in fact, you do not ottureranno the two speakers being placed in the oblique therefore is not covered.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindle Fire HD | Kindle Fire HDX | Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 “ | Kindle Fire HD 8.9 “ | |
| Discover |  |  |  | |
| Price | from 139 € | from 229 € | from 379 € | from 229 € |
| Screen Size | 7 “ | 7 “ | 8.9 “ | 8.9 “ |
| Resolution | 1280 x 800 (216 ppi) | 1920 x 1200 (323 ppi) | 2560 x 1600 (339 ppi) | 1920 x 1200 (254 ppi) |
| Processor | Dual-Core 1.5 GHz | Quad-Core 2.2 GHz | Quad-Core 2.2 GHz | Dual-Core 1.5 GHz |
| Battery Life | 10 hours | 11 hours 17 hours of read-only | 12 hours 18 hours of read-only | 10 hours |
| Audio | Dolby Audio, stereo speakers | Dolby, stereo speakers, integrated microphone | Dolby stereo speakers built-in microphone | Dolby, stereo speakers, integrated microphone |
| Wi-Fi | Dual band Wi-Fi | Dual-band, dual antenna (MIMO) Wi-Fi | Dual-band, dual antenna (MIMO) Wi-Fi | Dual-band, dual antenna (MIMO) Wi-Fi |
| Camera | No | HD Front Camera | HD Camera + Front rear camera 8 MP | HD Front Camera |
| Memory | 8 or 16GB | 16, 32, or 64 GB | 16, 32, or 64 GB | 16 GB or 32 GB |
| Size | 191 x 128 x 10.6 mm | 186 x 128 x 9.0 mm | 231 x 158 x 7.8 mm | 240 x 164 x 8.8 mm |
| Weight | 345 grams | 303 grams | 374 gramm | 567 grams |
The hardware is very complete and then we put the sheets so that you can compare all the proposals currently being sold by Amazon Fire. The choice of 800 Snapdgragon accompanied by 2GB of RAM is definitely a plus and the different cuts of 16/33/64 GB memory, also associated with the use of Clud Amazon, do not regret too much the lack of memory expansion. Too bad the lack of support for USB Host.
Display:
As said earlier review, the display is the second point of the tablet. It is an IPS panel with a resolution of 2560 x 1600 well that, thanks to the diagonal of 8.9 inches, allows to reach a pixel density of 339 ppi well that on a Tablets are really a lot (and probably is the highest density to date in this segment).
HDX touch screen 8.9 “(22.6 cm), resolution 2560 × 1600 at 339 ppi, perfect color reproduction (100% sRGB space), video playback up to 1080p, the maximum brightness more than 400 nit, dynamic contrast of images, reduced reflexes and advanced polarizing filter
The colors are really beautiful and balancing black / white pretty much perfect. Although the maximum brightness, not being a AMOLED, the blacks fade slightly, while keeping the automatic settings the yield is really nice with any viewing angle. In addition, Kindle Fire HDX does not betray the extensive experience of the world of books and eBooks Reader (the Kindle), allowing a truly great read in all light conditions even though the display is not e-ink.
also excellent visibility in outdoor which allows you to enjoy all the content without problems and in virtually all lighting conditions.
Battery, and Audio Connectivity:
Although the battery is not actually declared, the durability is very good. We are not at the highest level for the segment, and undoubtedly the very top of the processor clock and a definition so exaggerated for the display going to affect much on consumption. In daily use, however, the day is done without any waiver and even two days are an achievable goal. Domestic use will come to a greater longevity and Standby with WiFi enabled Tablet has reduced fuel consumption. Amazon declared 18 hours of continuous reading and the data is not so far from reality. Our reader that we used for testing reading (my wife) in the week of test data always managed to have very similar with 2 hours of bedtime reading that led to an average of about 6% of the time consumption in virtually all the range of use (in practice falls of 6% is from the 100% of the battery, which is from 60 by 30% and so on).
The audio is another segment where the tablet performs well. Although the volume is not the highest heard, the quality is very good and the positioning of the rear speakers is intelligent and is not likely to cover the speakers supporting the Fire on a plane. Good treble, good bass thanks to Dolby and generally a full-bodied sound that convincing in all departments and reproduction of multimedia content via the web.
Amazon launches in Italy, the new, powerful, Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 | Photo by HDblog
closing with the connectivity are practically the classic Wi-Fi connections, of course, Dual Band, GPS (Note that competitors do not have), Miracast, Bluetooth and there are light sensors, accelerometer, gyroscope. Unfortunately, it lacks support USB OTG connection with PC and Mac is also assured thanks to the official suite.
Dual band, dual-antenna Wi-Fi (MIMO + HT40) for streaming faster and more stable connection compared to traditional Wi-Fi. Networks and supports Wi-Fi hotspots that use public and private standards 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, or 802.11n supports WEP, WPA and WPA2 with password authentication. Does not support ad-hoc connections or peer-to-peer
Software:
The operating system is based on Android but in reality there is very little true Android. It is in fact a complete customization that Amazon uses Android as the engine but makes it completely different to use and manage. FireOS is in fact the name of this new Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 “we find the latest version (3.0) with updated user interface is very simple and immediate to see that the center of Amazon content.
The Kindle Fire products are created to take advantage of all the services and the latest offers from Amazon and have a real window into the world of the company. The store is obviously not one but we’ll find Android applications, games, and also present on the Play Store versions but maybe not up-or with less choice.
Although it may be considered a fault, the software park is still vast and each day we will have a free application that can be downloaded at no charge for 24 hours. The absence of many of Gmail and Google services is well managed by the equally valid instruments Amazon. For Music, Movies and Books are in fact an extremely wide choice and there is a complete cloud can also handle pictures between smartphones and tablets.
interface that greets the user is primarily divided into broad categories that offer: Games, Apps, Books, Music, Video, Web, Photos, Documents, and deals. Opening sections are purchased content depending on the type and we can download them physically on your tablet, open them and manage them. There are of course all the possibilities of buying and suggestions to access our Cloud and the Amazon App download-Shop for new items.
Although customization Amazon is still centered on the Store in all its parts, the whole is not particularly invasive and the interface is clean, very fast and simple. In our version has advertising, eliminated with 25 € extra expense, which appears in the unlock screen. This is not advertising “Google” but of promotions related to the services of the store. It is then said that advertising is useless but you could see the program free of the day or maybe the offer that interests you. In short, € 25 saved might not be a bad idea.
Concerning the Web browsing are ups and downs. The power is in fact a lot and we would expect a perfect reactivity but in reality we find some shade. The program for the integrated navigation in the tablet is called Silk, and offers a good experience but it still does not reach the perfect fluidity that we find in almost any interface. Probably improve with new update but when the speed of zoom, pan and pinch does not reach the levels of other competitors. Interesting reading mode instead, a real treat for the use of content and still present in other Tablet and Smartphone In practice, some of the articles and web pages, you can delete all sections advertising or unnecessary and only have pictures / videos and the text content on the screen for easier reading.
Multimedia and Camera:
Really good
the camera, especially for a tablet. Megapixels are so many being 8 and there are several software options for the management of the shots. This HDR and the ability to balance colors and change settings.
720p HD front camera, rear camera 8 MP with LED flash, image stabilizer and electronic fast aperture f/2.2 + HDR 5P
Discreet Video recording is also, of course Full HD, which has a good quality and a reasonable level of recorded audio.
As far as the media management are virtually compatible with all common video and photo formats. The strength returns to the display that makes it truly exceptional display of this content and movies. In addition, the rear speakers with Dolby support, they offer a full-bodied sound in the bass that allows you to enjoy more of the tablet.
Conclusion:
Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 “ is undoubtedly one of the best tablet available on the market. The format is halfway between iPad and iPad Mini Air and very rare on “Android” especially if they relate to the lightness of the device that is truly amazing. Super also the display, excellent autonomy and very good sound. Strange perhaps the aesthetic line in the back and still have some improvement to do side web browser.
He feels the lack of applications Google Android officers if we are addicted but the services Amazon manage to meet all the needs. Commendable mail client that is really well done.
class=”c10″> Rating: 8.5
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