Fire HD, Fire HDX and Fire OS 4.0




As expected, Amazon refreshes its tablet portfolio, but with a little surprise. Because in addition to a revised Fire HD 7 and an updated Fire HDX 8.9. The Fire HD 6 Also has a new operating system "Fire OS 4.0" is (code name: Sangria), which is based on Android 4.4 KitKat.

Revised Fire HD 7


The new Amazon Fire HD 7 replaces the previous 7-inch tablet and comes with some technical changes. This includes the new quad-core processor, which consists of two 1.5 gigahertz and 1.2 gigahertz cores. Thus, Amazon claims to have improved the performance of the tablet and the energy efficiency. It has 1GB of main memory, depending on model 8 or 16 GB internal memory and also a 2-megapixel camera on the back and a front camera with VGA resolution - with WiFi on board. The 7-inch display has continued on with 1280x800 pixels and comes with it on a pixel density of 216 ppi.


Fire HD now available in 6 inch

The new Fire HD 6 is different in specifications when compared to Fire HD 7.


Technical aspectsProcessor and the memory configuration are same and the 2-megapixel camera on the back and front camera with VGA resolution. A display of 6 inches with 1280x800 pixels which results in a pixel density of 252 ppi(pixels per inch). While the Fire 7 HD has stereo speakers, but the Amazon Fire HD 6 has only one speaker.

Colors and Fire HD Kids Edition


For the first time Amazon offers its Fire HD Tablets in several colors: In addition to the simple black known by its predecessors, users can now also choose between white, magenta, navy blue and a lime yellow. Thus, the Group follows the requirements of the users who demanded several times more colorful units in the past. Away from this, the Group introduces the so-called Fire HD Kids Edition. It is the Fire HD 6 and the Fire HD 7, equipped with a particularly robust protective cover. If the tablet to the child falling out of your hand while going broke, Amazon exchanged it claims to be part of a two-year warranty free from. Also included is one year access to many books, movies, series, games and educational programs, which are specifically designed for children.


Fire HDX 8.9 also revised


Who needs a better screen and more power for holding the Amazon also revised Fire HDX 8.9 ready.While the 8.9-inch screen of the tablet compared to its predecessor remains unchanged and continue with 2560x1600 pixels (pixel density: 339 ppi) dissolves, comes in the inside instead of the Snapdragon-800 processor with 2.2 GHz now the powerful Snapdragon with 805 2.5 GHz is used. The quad-core support a 2 GB large memory. To store your own photos, videos, and other files to the user, depending on the model 16, 32 or 64 gigabytes available. Away from the Fire provides the HDX 8.9, an 8-megapixel camera on the back, a front camera with HD resolution and Wi-ac and depending on the model and LTE.

Prices


The Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 with 16 GB and no cellular module is now available for preorder at a price of 379 euros - the model with 64 GB and LTE will cost 579 euros. Delivery will begin on October 4. The new Fire HD 6 (delivery from 16 October) there are correspondingly cheaper: With 8 GB of memory, the tablet with 99 euro accounts for parts, the 16 GB version is available for 119 euros. The revised Fire HD 7 (shipped from 2 October) moves in a price range from 119 to 149 euros. The Fire HD Kids Edition in this country is not listed.