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Amazon Kindle Fire Series

Amazon Kindle Fire HD 6 Kids EditionProcessor: OMAP 4430, OMAP 4460, OMAP 4470, unknown, Mediatek MT8135, Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974, Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084
Graphics Adapter: unknown, Imagination PowerVR G6200, PowerVR SGX540, PowerVR SGX544, Qualcomm Adreno 330, Qualcomm Adreno 420
Display: 6.00 inch, 7.00 inch, 8.90 inch
Weight: 0.29kg, 0.3kg, 0.303kg, 0.337kg, 0.36kg, 0.375kg, 0.395kg, 0.4kg, 0.413kg, 0.567kg
Price: 0, 99, 149, 200, 400 euro
Average Score: 80.05% - good
Average of 177 scores (from 254 reviews)
price: 76%, performance: 74%, features: 65%, display: 87%, mobility: 85%, workmanship: 76%, ergonomy: 76%, emissions: 89%

 

Amazon Kindle Fire 7"

Specifications

Amazon Kindle Fire 7"Notebook: Amazon Kindle Fire 7"
Processor: OMAP 4430
Graphics Adapter: PowerVR SGX540
Display: 7.00 inch, 16:10, 1024 x 600 pixels
Weight: 0.413kg
Price: 200 euro
Links: Amazon homepage
 Kindle Fire 7" (Model)

Price comparison

Average Score: 70.56% - average

Average of 18 scores (from 42 reviews)

 

Reviews

84% Amazon Kindle Fire 7" Tablet Review | Notebookcheck
Complete Amazon experience. Amazon caught the tablet world by storm when the retailer announced its first multimedia tablet for just $199 USD. Is the performance and hardware reflective of the budget price? or is the Kindle Fire greater than the sum of its parts?
Amazon Kindle Fire vs Kindle Fire HD comparison review
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
The Fire has thinner borders around the screen than the Fire HD, and looks less clunky and old fashioned. It still won't win any style awards, and it's not especially light at 400g - the same weight as the Fire HD, give or take. The Fire measures 189 x 120 x 11.5mm, making it 17mm shorter and a fraction thicker. Its design is different to the Fire HD in that it's very similar to a traditional E-ink Kindle, and designed to be used in portrait mode.
Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 11/06/2013
Amazon Kindle Fire vs Kindle Fire HD comparison review
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
The Fire has thinner borders around the screen than the Fire HD, and looks less clunky and old fashioned. It still won't win any style awards, and it's not especially light at 400g - the same weight as the Fire HD, give or take. The Fire measures 189 x 120 x 11.5mm, making it 17mm shorter and a fraction thicker. Its design is different to the Fire HD in that it's very similar to a traditional E-ink Kindle, and designed to be used in portrait mode.
Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 11/06/2013
70% Amazon Kindle Fire HD review: now cheaper but is it a good buy?
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
The Kindle Fire HD wasn't the best 7in tablet when it launched in 2012, and even at the new lower price, it can't really compete with newcomers including Tesco's Hudl. The Fire HD locks you into Amazon's world, which still lacks the breadth of choice compared with Google Play.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/04/2013
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 70% performance: 60% features: 60% workmanship: 80%
70% Amazon Kindle Fire HD review: now cheaper but is it a good buy?
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
The Kindle Fire HD wasn't the best 7in tablet when it launched in 2012, and even at the new lower price, it can't really compete with newcomers including Tesco's Hudl. The Fire HD locks you into Amazon's world, which still lacks the breadth of choice compared with Google Play.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/04/2013
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 70% performance: 60% features: 60% workmanship: 80%
Amazon Kindle Fire vs Kindle Fire HD comparison review
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
Although a £129 tablet sounds tempting, the Kindle Fire isn't nearly as good as the Fire HD. It really is a no-brainer to spend the extra £30, since you get an extra 8GB of storage, a higher-resolution screen, better speakers, volume buttons, an HDMI output and twin antennae for the Wi-Fi radio (and Wi-Fi also works on 5GHz, which means it's much faster if you own a compatible router). Bear in mind that Google's Nexus 7 is more versatile than both Kindles and doesn't lock you into buying content from Amazon.
Comparison, online available, Short, Date: 12/19/2012
Amazon Kindle Fire vs Kindle Fire HD comparison review
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
Although a £129 tablet sounds tempting, the Kindle Fire isn't nearly as good as the Fire HD. It really is a no-brainer to spend the extra £30, since you get an extra 8GB of storage, a higher-resolution screen, better speakers, volume buttons, an HDMI output and twin antennae for the Wi-Fi radio (and Wi-Fi also works on 5GHz, which means it's much faster if you own a compatible router). Bear in mind that Google's Nexus 7 is more versatile than both Kindles and doesn't lock you into buying content from Amazon.
Comparison, online available, Short, Date: 12/19/2012
Google Nexus 7 vs Apple, Samsung and other tablet rivals
Source: V3.co.uk English Archive.org version
Overall it looks as if the Nexus tablet has got its main competition licked, although like every new player in this market it will struggle to take on Apple's iPad. Perhaps it's just down to Microsoft and its Surface tablets to challenge the Cupertino giant.
Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 06/28/2012
Google Nexus 7 vs Apple, Samsung and other tablet rivals
Source: V3.co.uk English Archive.org version
Overall it looks as if the Nexus tablet has got its main competition licked, although like every new player in this market it will struggle to take on Apple's iPad. Perhaps it's just down to Microsoft and its Surface tablets to challenge the Cupertino giant.
Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 06/28/2012
100% Amazon Kindle Fire review
Source: T3 English Archive.org version
When reviewing the Amazon Kindle Fire we found ourselves constantly revisiting the price point and, with that firmly in mind, were probably willing to cut it more slack than we might have had it cost the same as the Motorola Xoom, or Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/15/2012
Rating: Total score: 100%
100% Amazon Kindle Fire review
Source: T3 English Archive.org version
When reviewing the Amazon Kindle Fire we found ourselves constantly revisiting the price point and, with that firmly in mind, were probably willing to cut it more slack than we might have had it cost the same as the Motorola Xoom, or Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/15/2012
Rating: Total score: 100%
60% Amazon Kindle Fire
Source: Techtree.com English Archive.org version
For Rs 14,000, the tab offers a good capacitive touchscreen, a long battery life, and decent multimedia options. However, the lack of an app store and Cloud support (for India) is a letdown. Moreover the sparse connectivity options also weakens the device's case as a good tablet. However, if you are looking for a budget tablet, the Kindle Fire is definitely is a better option than Reliance 3G Tab and the Spice Tab Mi-720.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 01/27/2012
Rating: Total score: 60% price: 60% performance: 70% features: 60% ergonomy: 60%
60% Amazon Kindle Fire
Source: Techtree.com English Archive.org version
For Rs 14,000, the tab offers a good capacitive touchscreen, a long battery life, and decent multimedia options. However, the lack of an app store and Cloud support (for India) is a letdown. Moreover the sparse connectivity options also weakens the device's case as a good tablet. However, if you are looking for a budget tablet, the Kindle Fire is definitely is a better option than Reliance 3G Tab and the Spice Tab Mi-720.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 01/27/2012
Rating: Total score: 60% price: 60% performance: 70% features: 60% ergonomy: 60%
The Kindle Fire: The End of Books?
Source: Tom's Guide English Archive.org version
Unless you have someone begging you for a tablet for the holidays, we suggest holding-off until after the new year, and waiting for Amazon's next tablet offering. Purchasing the Fire will make you an early adopter, rushing to buy a tablet from a company that is new to this game. Plus, with quad-core tablets like the Asus Transformer Prime now and/or soon hitting the market, you might be thankful that you waited.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/09/2011
The Kindle Fire: The End of Books?
Source: Tom's Guide English Archive.org version
Unless you have someone begging you for a tablet for the holidays, we suggest holding-off until after the new year, and waiting for Amazon's next tablet offering. Purchasing the Fire will make you an early adopter, rushing to buy a tablet from a company that is new to this game. Plus, with quad-core tablets like the Asus Transformer Prime now and/or soon hitting the market, you might be thankful that you waited.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/09/2011
75% Amazon Kindle Fire
Source: Reg Hardware English Archive.org version
The Kindle Fire is a nice-looking tablet, and, at 200 bucks, Amazon is going to sell a shedload of them. Its flaws are well balanced by the low price, and it's a logical upgrade if you're already a Kindle owner and you want to buy videos, music and apps from Amazon, not just books.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/25/2011
Rating: Total score: 75%
Amazon Kindle Fire Review: Can $200 Buy a Great Tablet?
Source: PC Perspective English Archive.org version
Overall, the Fire strikes me as a tablet for people who don’t like tablets. It’s for the person who would never think of connecting an external keyboard. It’s for the person who doesn’t see the point of holding up a screen and swiping around to navigate the web when they can plop down in front of a PC. It’s for the person who wouldn’t touch Android gaming with a ten-foot pole. For this user, most of the Fire’s downsides are irrelevant, and it all comes down to watching movies, listening to music and reading books. My only question is - how many consumers fit this niche? I guess we’ll find out.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/25/2011
75% Amazon Kindle Fire
Source: Reg Hardware English Archive.org version
The Kindle Fire is a nice-looking tablet, and, at 200 bucks, Amazon is going to sell a shedload of them. Its flaws are well balanced by the low price, and it's a logical upgrade if you're already a Kindle owner and you want to buy videos, music and apps from Amazon, not just books.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/25/2011
Rating: Total score: 75%
Amazon Kindle Fire Review: Can $200 Buy a Great Tablet?
Source: PC Perspective English Archive.org version
Overall, the Fire strikes me as a tablet for people who don’t like tablets. It’s for the person who would never think of connecting an external keyboard. It’s for the person who doesn’t see the point of holding up a screen and swiping around to navigate the web when they can plop down in front of a PC. It’s for the person who wouldn’t touch Android gaming with a ten-foot pole. For this user, most of the Fire’s downsides are irrelevant, and it all comes down to watching movies, listening to music and reading books. My only question is - how many consumers fit this niche? I guess we’ll find out.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/25/2011
70% Amazon Kindle Fire Review
Source: Techspot English Archive.org version
My out of the box experience with the Kindle Fire was not as good as I had expected. Sure, the very initial setup was a breeze, since it logged in my Amazon account automatically (which it won't do with devices bought at retail stores or ordered from Amazon as gifts), but the user interface somewhat got in my way, and the touchscreen didn't always seem to respond well in my first hour of use. Having to hunt down the missing hardware button functionality for home and volume also took some getting used to. But after a day or so of using it, I'm pretty much settled in. I initially thought I would end up returning the Kindle Fire, but now I think I'm going to keep it. I like its media consumption abilities, and I like the compact form factor.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/24/2011
Rating: Total score: 70%
70% Amazon Kindle Fire Review
Source: Techspot English Archive.org version
My out of the box experience with the Kindle Fire was not as good as I had expected. Sure, the very initial setup was a breeze, since it logged in my Amazon account automatically (which it won't do with devices bought at retail stores or ordered from Amazon as gifts), but the user interface somewhat got in my way, and the touchscreen didn't always seem to respond well in my first hour of use. Having to hunt down the missing hardware button functionality for home and volume also took some getting used to. But after a day or so of using it, I'm pretty much settled in. I initially thought I would end up returning the Kindle Fire, but now I think I'm going to keep it. I like its media consumption abilities, and I like the compact form factor.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/24/2011
Rating: Total score: 70%
Kindle Fire Review
Source: Ubergizmo English English Archive.org version
The Kindle Fire is a device that does exactly what Amazon wanted it to: it is affordable and provides an easy way to consume more content from Amazon. This is definitely not a “killer” for larger and faster tablets, but at the very basic level, it is a good multimedia player with a store access, and it is basically the best mobile interface to Amazon.com.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/23/2011
Amazon Kindle Fire Review
Source: Netbookreviews.net English Archive.org version
Amazon have really struck gold with the Kindle Fire. They have managed to produce a high quality tablet at a price that many thought impossible. Sure, the Fire isn’t as feature packed as the iPad, lacking a camera and other features such as GPS, but when you compare $199 to $500+ it really is quite remarkable just what you get for your money.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/23/2011
Amazon Kindle Fire review
Source: Liliputing English Archive.org version
The Amazon Kindle Fire is a good, but not great device for reading books, watching movies, playing games, and surfing the web. But for $200, you’d be hard pressed to find a better device.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/23/2011
Kindle Fire Review
Source: Ubergizmo English English Archive.org version
The Kindle Fire is a device that does exactly what Amazon wanted it to: it is affordable and provides an easy way to consume more content from Amazon. This is definitely not a “killer” for larger and faster tablets, but at the very basic level, it is a good multimedia player with a store access, and it is basically the best mobile interface to Amazon.com.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/23/2011
Amazon Kindle Fire Review
Source: Netbookreviews.net English Archive.org version
Amazon have really struck gold with the Kindle Fire. They have managed to produce a high quality tablet at a price that many thought impossible. Sure, the Fire isn’t as feature packed as the iPad, lacking a camera and other features such as GPS, but when you compare $199 to $500+ it really is quite remarkable just what you get for your money.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/23/2011
Amazon Kindle Fire review
Source: Liliputing English Archive.org version
The Amazon Kindle Fire is a good, but not great device for reading books, watching movies, playing games, and surfing the web. But for $200, you’d be hard pressed to find a better device.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/23/2011
50% Kindle Fire vs. Nook Tablet: Which Should You Buy?
Source: PC World English Archive.org version
Winner: Neither
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/19/2011
Rating: Total score: 50%
50% Kindle Fire vs. Nook Tablet: Which Should You Buy?
Source: PC World English Archive.org version
Winner: Neither
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/19/2011
Rating: Total score: 50%
50% Amazon Kindle Fire
Source: PC World English Archive.org version
The Amazon Kindle Fire makes trade-offs to achieve a $200 price. It's easy to dismiss some of the compromises and weaknesses of the Kindle Fire as the sacrifices necessary to achieve a price point, but the reality is that the Fire may not meet your expectations if you're looking for an Apple iPad 2-like tablet.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/15/2011
Rating: Total score: 50%
50% Amazon Kindle Fire
Source: PC World English Archive.org version
The Amazon Kindle Fire makes trade-offs to achieve a $200 price. It's easy to dismiss some of the compromises and weaknesses of the Kindle Fire as the sacrifices necessary to achieve a price point, but the reality is that the Fire may not meet your expectations if you're looking for an Apple iPad 2-like tablet.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/15/2011
Rating: Total score: 50%
80% Amazon Kindle Fire
Source: PC Mag English Archive.org version
The Kindle Fire is one of a kind, at least this week. It's the first affordable, easy-to-use general-purpose tablet. It doesn't replace the Apple iPad: It complements the iPad, which is bigger, more powerful, more expensive, and has far more apps. While there are other good small tablets out there, most notably the Acer Iconia Tab A100, they're also more expensive and just more fiddly. While geeks have more options with a "generic" Honeycomb tablet, non-geeks get less guidance as to what to do with them.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/14/2011
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Amazon Kindle Fire
Source: PC Mag English Archive.org version
The Kindle Fire is one of a kind, at least this week. It's the first affordable, easy-to-use general-purpose tablet. It doesn't replace the Apple iPad: It complements the iPad, which is bigger, more powerful, more expensive, and has far more apps. While there are other good small tablets out there, most notably the Acer Iconia Tab A100, they're also more expensive and just more fiddly. While geeks have more options with a "generic" Honeycomb tablet, non-geeks get less guidance as to what to do with them.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/14/2011
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Amazon Kindle Fire Review
Source: Stuff TV English Archive.org version
Amazon’s laser focus on media means the Fire is a superb value cloud gadget, but it’s no iPad killer
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/01/2011
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Amazon Kindle Fire Review
Source: Stuff TV English Archive.org version
Amazon’s laser focus on media means the Fire is a superb value cloud gadget, but it’s no iPad killer
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/01/2011
Rating: Total score: 80%
Amazon Kindle Fire review
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
In many ways, the Amazon Kindle Fire isn't trying to beat the iPad or the Android-tablet masses at their own game. The Kindle Fire is doing its own thing, and going after a totally different audience.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/29/2011
Is the $199 Amazon Kindle Fire a Good Tablet Option for Students?
Source: Student Buying Guide English Archive.org version
At the end of the day you have to decide what your needs are and which tablet device might suit you better. Sure, there are a ton of other tablet options out there, but frankly I think it’s going to come down to Apple and Amazon being the big players in the tablet market. If you’re starting to shop for a tablet these are the two to start with when looking. If you need a fully fledged tablet that would allow for video chat, using productivity apps and taking advantage of a vast library of software already available then the iPad is the way to go if you can afford it. If you just want something for being able to browse the web or watch movies on the go, so long as you know you’ll have access to wi-fi where you plan to use it, the Amazon Kindle Fire is a good fit.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/29/2011
Amazon Kindle Fire review
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
In many ways, the Amazon Kindle Fire isn't trying to beat the iPad or the Android-tablet masses at their own game. The Kindle Fire is doing its own thing, and going after a totally different audience.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/29/2011
Is the $199 Amazon Kindle Fire a Good Tablet Option for Students?
Source: Student Buying Guide English Archive.org version
At the end of the day you have to decide what your needs are and which tablet device might suit you better. Sure, there are a ton of other tablet options out there, but frankly I think it’s going to come down to Apple and Amazon being the big players in the tablet market. If you’re starting to shop for a tablet these are the two to start with when looking. If you need a fully fledged tablet that would allow for video chat, using productivity apps and taking advantage of a vast library of software already available then the iPad is the way to go if you can afford it. If you just want something for being able to browse the web or watch movies on the go, so long as you know you’ll have access to wi-fi where you plan to use it, the Amazon Kindle Fire is a good fit.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/29/2011
Amazon Kindle Fire eyes-on [Video]
Source: Slashgear English Archive.org version
video review
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/28/2011
Amazon Kindle Fire eyes-on [Video]
Source: Slashgear English Archive.org version
video review
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/28/2011
Amazon Kindle Wi-Fi vs Sony Reader Wi-Fi (PRS-T1) e-reader head-to-head review
Source: V3.co.uk English Archive.org version
It's a tough choice. On one hand, the Kindle is perfect for those on a budget as it's cheap, has a long battery life and plenty of content. However, for an extra £25, we're tempted to go with the Sony Reader as it's lighter, has better build quality and touch-screen functionality that makes it so much easier to use.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/20/2011
Amazon Kindle Wi-Fi vs Sony Reader Wi-Fi (PRS-T1) e-reader head-to-head review
Source: V3.co.uk English Archive.org version
It's a tough choice. On one hand, the Kindle is perfect for those on a budget as it's cheap, has a long battery life and plenty of content. However, for an extra £25, we're tempted to go with the Sony Reader as it's lighter, has better build quality and touch-screen functionality that makes it so much easier to use.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/20/2011

 

Amazon Kindle Fire HD 7 inch

Specifications

Amazon Kindle Fire HD 7 inchNotebook: Amazon Kindle Fire HD 7 inch
Processor: OMAP 4460
Graphics Adapter: PowerVR SGX540
Display: 7.00 inch, 16:10, 1280 x 800 pixels
Weight: 0.395kg
Sold in: Anglo-America
Links: Amazon homepage
 Kindle Fire HD 7 inch (Model)

Price comparison

Average Score: 73.7% - average

Average of 20 scores (from 36 reviews)

 

Reviews

85% Review Amazon Kindle Fire HD 7 Tablet | Notebookcheck
The redesigned Fire. The $200 original stood alone when it launched, but more and more tablets are now steadily creeping up towards the price point and giving the Kindle Fire series a run for its money. Now with immediate competition, can the Kindle Fire HD 7 rekindle the budget tablet space?
Amazon Kindle Fire vs Kindle Fire HD comparison review
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
The Fire has thinner borders around the screen than the Fire HD, and looks less clunky and old fashioned. It still won't win any style awards, and it's not especially light at 400g - the same weight as the Fire HD, give or take. The Fire measures 189 x 120 x 11.5mm, making it 17mm shorter and a fraction thicker. Its design is different to the Fire HD in that it's very similar to a traditional E-ink Kindle, and designed to be used in portrait mode.
Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 11/06/2013
Amazon Kindle Fire vs Kindle Fire HD comparison review
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
The Fire has thinner borders around the screen than the Fire HD, and looks less clunky and old fashioned. It still won't win any style awards, and it's not especially light at 400g - the same weight as the Fire HD, give or take. The Fire measures 189 x 120 x 11.5mm, making it 17mm shorter and a fraction thicker. Its design is different to the Fire HD in that it's very similar to a traditional E-ink Kindle, and designed to be used in portrait mode.
Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 11/06/2013
Amazon Kindle Fire HD vs new Nexus 7 2 comparison review: Should I buy a Kindle Fire HD or new Nexus 7 2?
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
There's no denying that (on paper) the new Nexus 7 2 is a all-round better tablet than the Amazon Kindle Fire HD. The only question you need to ask yourself is whether its worth the extra £50; we would suggest that it definitely is.
Comparison, online available, Short, Date: 08/15/2013
Amazon Kindle Fire HD vs new Nexus 7 2 comparison review: Should I buy a Kindle Fire HD or new Nexus 7 2?
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
There's no denying that (on paper) the new Nexus 7 2 is a all-round better tablet than the Amazon Kindle Fire HD. The only question you need to ask yourself is whether its worth the extra £50; we would suggest that it definitely is.
Comparison, online available, Short, Date: 08/15/2013
80% Amazon Kindle Fire HD 7 Review
Source: Think Digit English Archive.org version
Before anyone gets confused and starts comparing this with the likes of the Google Nexus 7 and the other Android tablets out there, it is imperative to specify that this tablet is made to work in the Amazon ecosystem. While it may be Android at the very basic level, the Amazon skin completely takes over. Excellent hardware and display make this a very good device to read text on, and the gaming performance is impressive. Buy this, if you want to invest in the Amazon ecosystem of books and apps, because there is no access to Google's Play store.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/05/2013
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 70% performance: 90% features: 70% workmanship: 80%
80% Amazon Kindle Fire HD 7 Review
Source: Think Digit English Archive.org version
Before anyone gets confused and starts comparing this with the likes of the Google Nexus 7 and the other Android tablets out there, it is imperative to specify that this tablet is made to work in the Amazon ecosystem. While it may be Android at the very basic level, the Amazon skin completely takes over. Excellent hardware and display make this a very good device to read text on, and the gaming performance is impressive. Buy this, if you want to invest in the Amazon ecosystem of books and apps, because there is no access to Google's Play store.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/05/2013
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 70% performance: 90% features: 70% workmanship: 80%
Amazon Kindle Fire HD vs Kindle Fire HD 8.9 tablet comparison review
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
Should you choose the Kindle Fire HD or the Kindle Fire HD 8.9? There are three key factors: price, screen size and weight. The 7in Kindle Fire HD costs £159 for a 16GB device, and £199 for 32GB. Move up to 8.9in and the prices are £229 and £259. For that extra cash you get a bigger screen that has better resolution - so if watching HD movies is your thing it may be worth the outlay. But if you are a bookworm, the 7in device will offer a better, lighter reading experience. And save you some pennies.
Comparison, online available, Short, Date: 04/08/2013
Amazon Kindle Fire HD vs Kindle Fire HD 8.9 tablet comparison review
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
Should you choose the Kindle Fire HD or the Kindle Fire HD 8.9? There are three key factors: price, screen size and weight. The 7in Kindle Fire HD costs £159 for a 16GB device, and £199 for 32GB. Move up to 8.9in and the prices are £229 and £259. For that extra cash you get a bigger screen that has better resolution - so if watching HD movies is your thing it may be worth the outlay. But if you are a bookworm, the 7in device will offer a better, lighter reading experience. And save you some pennies.
Comparison, online available, Short, Date: 04/08/2013
90% Amazon Kindle Fire HD Tablet Review
Source: Think Computers English Archive.org version
At the beginning of this review I mentioned that I had two tablets already, which I never use. I think the main reason is their size. They are larger tablets, are a pain to take with me places and at that size I am more productive on an Ultrabook. The Kindle Fire HD is different, its small, easy to take with me places and for what I really want to do on it (read & watch movies) it is perfect. The fact that it is tied into the Amazon ecosystem is not really an issue for me and I would consider myself an advanced user. At $199 for the 16GB version I think you are getting a great tablet that is going to do everything you want and has a great ecosystem behind it for constant new content. Overall ThinkComputers gives the Amazon Kindle Fire HD a 9 out of 10 score and our
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/07/2013
Rating: Total score: 90%
90% Amazon Kindle Fire HD Tablet Review
Source: Think Computers English Archive.org version
At the beginning of this review I mentioned that I had two tablets already, which I never use. I think the main reason is their size. They are larger tablets, are a pain to take with me places and at that size I am more productive on an Ultrabook. The Kindle Fire HD is different, its small, easy to take with me places and for what I really want to do on it (read & watch movies) it is perfect. The fact that it is tied into the Amazon ecosystem is not really an issue for me and I would consider myself an advanced user. At $199 for the 16GB version I think you are getting a great tablet that is going to do everything you want and has a great ecosystem behind it for constant new content. Overall ThinkComputers gives the Amazon Kindle Fire HD a 9 out of 10 score and our
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/07/2013
Rating: Total score: 90%
Amazon Kindle Fire vs Kindle Fire HD comparison review
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
Although a £129 tablet sounds tempting, the Kindle Fire isn't nearly as good as the Fire HD. It really is a no-brainer to spend the extra £30, since you get an extra 8GB of storage, a higher-resolution screen, better speakers, volume buttons, an HDMI output and twin antennae for the Wi-Fi radio (and Wi-Fi also works on 5GHz, which means it's much faster if you own a compatible router). Bear in mind that Google's Nexus 7 is more versatile than both Kindles and doesn't lock you into buying content from Amazon.
Comparison, online available, Short, Date: 12/19/2012
Amazon Kindle Fire vs Kindle Fire HD comparison review
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
Although a £129 tablet sounds tempting, the Kindle Fire isn't nearly as good as the Fire HD. It really is a no-brainer to spend the extra £30, since you get an extra 8GB of storage, a higher-resolution screen, better speakers, volume buttons, an HDMI output and twin antennae for the Wi-Fi radio (and Wi-Fi also works on 5GHz, which means it's much faster if you own a compatible router). Bear in mind that Google's Nexus 7 is more versatile than both Kindles and doesn't lock you into buying content from Amazon.
Comparison, online available, Short, Date: 12/19/2012
Nexus 7 vs Kindle Fire HD vs Nook HD tablet comparison review
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
If you want a tablet with which to actually do things, the Nexus 7 is the only option here. The other two are consumption devices - designed to be used to enjoy music, movies, games and books, as well as email, social media and web browsing. The Nexus 7 also offers greater variety in the places from which you can source media. But it is not nearly as easy to use as the other two. If you want a simple to use device with which to entertain yourself, you can't go wrong with the Kindle Fire HD and Nook HD. And the greater content available for the Kindle pushes us in that direction.
Comparison, online available, Very Short, Date: 12/10/2012
Nexus 7 vs Kindle Fire HD vs Nook HD tablet comparison review
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
If you want a tablet with which to actually do things, the Nexus 7 is the only option here. The other two are consumption devices - designed to be used to enjoy music, movies, games and books, as well as email, social media and web browsing. The Nexus 7 also offers greater variety in the places from which you can source media. But it is not nearly as easy to use as the other two. If you want a simple to use device with which to entertain yourself, you can't go wrong with the Kindle Fire HD and Nook HD. And the greater content available for the Kindle pushes us in that direction.
Comparison, online available, Very Short, Date: 12/10/2012
80% Amazon Kindle Fire HD review
Source: T3 English Archive.org version
Amazon knows its market. This is not a tablet for serious gadget obsessives. This is a tablet for serious gadget obsessive's mothers, fathers and kids. It's tablets made even more simple. For people who want a tablet purely as a way to watch films, read ebooks, play music and browse the web this puts everything within one tap of the touchscreen. It's keenly priced and attractive enough to feel like a serious bit of kit. We'd like a 3G version, but there's no doubt the 16GB or 32GB Wi-Fi-only versions will be a massive hit this Christmas.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/21/2012
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Amazon Kindle Fire HD review
Source: T3 English Archive.org version
Amazon knows its market. This is not a tablet for serious gadget obsessives. This is a tablet for serious gadget obsessive's mothers, fathers and kids. It's tablets made even more simple. For people who want a tablet purely as a way to watch films, read ebooks, play music and browse the web this puts everything within one tap of the touchscreen. It's keenly priced and attractive enough to feel like a serious bit of kit. We'd like a 3G version, but there's no doubt the 16GB or 32GB Wi-Fi-only versions will be a massive hit this Christmas.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/21/2012
Rating: Total score: 80%
Apple iPad Mini vs Google Nexus 7 vs Amazon Kindle Fire HD head to head review
Source: V3.co.uk English Archive.org version
Overall winner: Nexus 7 Having put all three devices to the test, we have to say the clear loser is the Amazon Kindle Fire HD. Boasting average performance and grating software, the tablet doesn't live up to the standards set by its iPad Mini and Nexus 7 competition, even if it is cheap. That said for new users not embedded within any ecosystem, we have to say the Nexus 7 does offer better value for money, costing £100 less than the iPad Mini while boasting better performance, albeit with slightly less solid build quality.
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 11/13/2012
Apple iPad Mini vs Google Nexus 7 vs Amazon Kindle Fire HD head to head review
Source: V3.co.uk English Archive.org version
Overall winner: Nexus 7 Having put all three devices to the test, we have to say the clear loser is the Amazon Kindle Fire HD. Boasting average performance and grating software, the tablet doesn't live up to the standards set by its iPad Mini and Nexus 7 competition, even if it is cheap. That said for new users not embedded within any ecosystem, we have to say the Nexus 7 does offer better value for money, costing £100 less than the iPad Mini while boasting better performance, albeit with slightly less solid build quality.
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 11/13/2012
60% Amazon Kindle Fire HD 7in Android tablet review
Source: Reg Hardware English Archive.org version
On the other hand, if you're technically competent or very patient or are buying it for someone who is happy to use it for little more than consuming digital media exclusively from Amazon and Lovefilm in the comfort of his or her own home, the Kindle Fire HD is undeniably an attractive purchase. The display is beautiful and, once you've set everything up, the device is pretty simple to use. Nor should you ignore the fact that it is significantly cheaper than any of its competitors while offering double their storage capacity.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/08/2012
Rating: Total score: 60%
60% Amazon Kindle Fire HD 7in Android tablet review
Source: Reg Hardware English Archive.org version
On the other hand, if you're technically competent or very patient or are buying it for someone who is happy to use it for little more than consuming digital media exclusively from Amazon and Lovefilm in the comfort of his or her own home, the Kindle Fire HD is undeniably an attractive purchase. The display is beautiful and, once you've set everything up, the device is pretty simple to use. Nor should you ignore the fact that it is significantly cheaper than any of its competitors while offering double their storage capacity.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/08/2012
Rating: Total score: 60%
70% Amazon Kindle Fire HD review
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
If you're after a 7in tablet that's very easy to use, you don't need GPS and don't want to stretch your budget to £200, the Kindle Fire HD is a good buy. However, although Google's Nexus 7 has half the storage for the same price, it's more versatile and has a better range of apps and games and is faster, too.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/07/2012
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 70% performance: 60% features: 70% ergonomy: 90%
70% Amazon Kindle Fire HD review
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
If you're after a 7in tablet that's very easy to use, you don't need GPS and don't want to stretch your budget to £200, the Kindle Fire HD is a good buy. However, although Google's Nexus 7 has half the storage for the same price, it's more versatile and has a better range of apps and games and is faster, too.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/07/2012
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 70% performance: 60% features: 70% ergonomy: 90%
60% Amazon Kindle Fire HD review
Source: V3.co.uk English Archive.org version
Amazon's tablet is a great buy for Kindle fans, has some handy features for business users, and is certainly well-priced. But it's let down by sluggish performance and an unintuitive interface.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/01/2012
Rating: Total score: 60%
60% Amazon Kindle Fire HD review
Source: V3.co.uk English Archive.org version
Amazon's tablet is a great buy for Kindle fans, has some handy features for business users, and is certainly well-priced. But it's let down by sluggish performance and an unintuitive interface.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/01/2012
Rating: Total score: 60%
Apple iPad Mini vs Amazon Kindle Fire HD vs Google Nexus 7
Source: V3.co.uk English Archive.org version
Even though Apple has the gorgeous design and user-friendly OS, and we’re sure the performance will be super speedy like its current iPhones and iPads, the price just doesn’t add up. Paying another £110 on top of the Kindle Fire HD’s price tag for a device that offers the same storage and high quality screen is a tough sell.
Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 10/24/2012
Apple iPad Mini vs Amazon Kindle Fire HD vs Google Nexus 7
Source: V3.co.uk English Archive.org version
Even though Apple has the gorgeous design and user-friendly OS, and we’re sure the performance will be super speedy like its current iPhones and iPads, the price just doesn’t add up. Paying another £110 on top of the Kindle Fire HD’s price tag for a device that offers the same storage and high quality screen is a tough sell.
Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 10/24/2012
70% Amazon Kindle Fire (2012)
Source: PC Mag English Archive.org version
If $160 is your absolute upper budget limit, the Kindle Fire is a great starter tablet, especially for kids. Amazon's simple interface, protected ecosystem, and forthcoming FreeTime controls help make it a gentle introduction to tablet computing, whether you're playing games, reading comics, or surfing the Web.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/06/2012
Rating: Total score: 70%
70% Amazon Kindle Fire (2012)
Source: PC Mag English Archive.org version
If $160 is your absolute upper budget limit, the Kindle Fire is a great starter tablet, especially for kids. Amazon's simple interface, protected ecosystem, and forthcoming FreeTime controls help make it a gentle introduction to tablet computing, whether you're playing games, reading comics, or surfing the Web.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/06/2012
Rating: Total score: 70%
67% Amazon Kindle Fire HD 7in review
Source: PC Pro English Archive.org version
If you’re into books and movies, we recommend you wait and see what Barnes & Noble’s new Nook HD – a similarly media-focused tablet, launching next month – has to offer before buying. And if you primarily want to play with apps and browse the web, the Nexus 7 remains the most flexible of the low-cost tablets.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/27/2012
Rating: Total score: 67% price: 83% performance: 50% features: 67% ergonomy: 67%
67% Amazon Kindle Fire HD 7in review
Source: PC Pro English Archive.org version
If you’re into books and movies, we recommend you wait and see what Barnes & Noble’s new Nook HD – a similarly media-focused tablet, launching next month – has to offer before buying. And if you primarily want to play with apps and browse the web, the Nexus 7 remains the most flexible of the low-cost tablets.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/27/2012
Rating: Total score: 67% price: 83% performance: 50% features: 67% ergonomy: 67%
Amazon Kindle Fire HD review
Source: Slashgear English Archive.org version
Just like we mentioned above, the Kindle Fire HD is a mighty fine device. Amazon’s increased the speed and performance throughout, improved the display (obviously) and added even more awesome features. If you don’t mind the slightly subsidized feeling, or pay for the opt-out, you’ll surely be in for an enjoyable experience. In the end we can’t help but feel like this tablet is just as much for shopping and browsing Amazon.com than it is for searching the web and enjoying movies.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/19/2012
Amazon Kindle Fire HD review
Source: Slashgear English Archive.org version
Just like we mentioned above, the Kindle Fire HD is a mighty fine device. Amazon’s increased the speed and performance throughout, improved the display (obviously) and added even more awesome features. If you don’t mind the slightly subsidized feeling, or pay for the opt-out, you’ll surely be in for an enjoyable experience. In the end we can’t help but feel like this tablet is just as much for shopping and browsing Amazon.com than it is for searching the web and enjoying movies.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/19/2012
80% Amazon Kindle Fire HD (7", Wi-Fi)
Source: PC Mag English Archive.org version
Amazon unfortunately overpromised and underdelivered on performance with this tablet. In his presentation, Jeff Bezos strongly implied that the 1.2GHz TI OMAP4460 processor here is faster than the Nexus 7's Nvidia Tegra 3, by cherry-picking stats. But our benchmarks and performance tests tell a more complicated story.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/11/2012
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Amazon Kindle Fire HD (7", Wi-Fi)
Source: PC Mag English Archive.org version
Amazon unfortunately overpromised and underdelivered on performance with this tablet. In his presentation, Jeff Bezos strongly implied that the 1.2GHz TI OMAP4460 processor here is faster than the Nexus 7's Nvidia Tegra 3, by cherry-picking stats. But our benchmarks and performance tests tell a more complicated story.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/11/2012
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Amazon Kindle Fire HD Review
Source: Stuff TV English Archive.org version
The fact that doesn't seem utterly bonkers shows just how much the Fire HD has got right: a single log-in to unlock a world of media; a simple carousel to browse your content; and a superb video player. There are some rough edges, including so-so web browsing, a weak app store and too-much shouty Amazon marketing. For the price, though, this tablet is impossible to ignore.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/01/2012
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Amazon Kindle Fire HD Review
Source: Stuff TV English Archive.org version
The fact that doesn't seem utterly bonkers shows just how much the Fire HD has got right: a single log-in to unlock a world of media; a simple carousel to browse your content; and a superb video player. There are some rough edges, including so-so web browsing, a weak app store and too-much shouty Amazon marketing. For the price, though, this tablet is impossible to ignore.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/01/2012
Rating: Total score: 80%

 

Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 inch

Specifications

Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 inchNotebook: Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 inch
Processor: OMAP 4470
Graphics Adapter: PowerVR SGX544
Display: 8.90 inch, 16:10, 1920 x 1200 pixels
Weight: 0.567kg
Links: Amazon homepage
 Kindle Fire HD 8.9 inch (Model)

Price comparison

Average Score: 81.64% - good

Average of 22 scores (from 28 reviews)

 

Reviews

84% Review Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 Tablet | Notebookcheck
A bigger Fire. Amazon's aggressive pricing has positioned the Kindle Fire series as some of the best tablets for the buck. The larger 8.9-inch versions, however, are reaching upwards of $300 and even $500. Does the Full HD display justify the price increase?
Kindle Fire HDX preview
Source: Stuff TV English Archive.org version
"Twice the memory, three times the performance, four times the gaming power". Not a bad place to start, but how has Amazon earned the right to that impressive marketing sound bite? Well, both Kindle Fire HDX models sport Qualcomm's mighty quad-core Snapdragon 800 processor (the same silicon powering the beastly LG G2, Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and Sony Xperia Z Ultra), which is clocked in at 2.2GHz: the fastest of any tablet on the market.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/16/2013
Kindle Fire HDX preview
Source: Stuff TV English Archive.org version
"Twice the memory, three times the performance, four times the gaming power". Not a bad place to start, but how has Amazon earned the right to that impressive marketing sound bite? Well, both Kindle Fire HDX models sport Qualcomm's mighty quad-core Snapdragon 800 processor (the same silicon powering the beastly LG G2, Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and Sony Xperia Z Ultra), which is clocked in at 2.2GHz: the fastest of any tablet on the market.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/16/2013
75% Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 Review
Source: Tech2.in.com English Archive.org version
Presently, this is the only premium, dual-core 9-inch tablet available in the market at this price. For almost the same price, you can opt for an iPad 2 or the iPad mini, but you will have sacrifice on the display resolution. Or you can opt for an iPad 3 or the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 at a higher price. For enthusiasts, here is a bit of news—the tablet can be rooted and custom Android ROMs installed, but you could void the warranty while doing that. If your budget is around Rs 22,000 and you are looking for a premium tablet with a large display, we would recommend the Kindle Fire HD 8.9 any day.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/25/2013
Rating: Total score: 75%
75% Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 Review
Source: Tech2.in.com English Archive.org version
Presently, this is the only premium, dual-core 9-inch tablet available in the market at this price. For almost the same price, you can opt for an iPad 2 or the iPad mini, but you will have sacrifice on the display resolution. Or you can opt for an iPad 3 or the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 at a higher price. For enthusiasts, here is a bit of news—the tablet can be rooted and custom Android ROMs installed, but you could void the warranty while doing that. If your budget is around Rs 22,000 and you are looking for a premium tablet with a large display, we would recommend the Kindle Fire HD 8.9 any day.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/25/2013
Rating: Total score: 75%
80% Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 review
Source: V3.co.uk English Archive.org version
The Kindle Fire HD has improved on its smaller sibling with a larger and higher-quality display, and the carousel has certainly grown on us since first use with the 7in model, but the issues around performance and usability remain. The tablet is a good buy for anyone already tied into the Amazon eco-system, and has some business-friendly features, but it's not as slick a user experience as other models out there, even in its low-cost price bracket.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/18/2013
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 review
Source: V3.co.uk English Archive.org version
The Kindle Fire HD has improved on its smaller sibling with a larger and higher-quality display, and the carousel has certainly grown on us since first use with the 7in model, but the issues around performance and usability remain. The tablet is a good buy for anyone already tied into the Amazon eco-system, and has some business-friendly features, but it's not as slick a user experience as other models out there, even in its low-cost price bracket.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/18/2013
Rating: Total score: 80%
Amazon Kindle Fire HD vs Kindle Fire HD 8.9 tablet comparison review
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
Should you choose the Kindle Fire HD or the Kindle Fire HD 8.9? There are three key factors: price, screen size and weight. The 7in Kindle Fire HD costs £159 for a 16GB device, and £199 for 32GB. Move up to 8.9in and the prices are £229 and £259. For that extra cash you get a bigger screen that has better resolution - so if watching HD movies is your thing it may be worth the outlay. But if you are a bookworm, the 7in device will offer a better, lighter reading experience. And save you some pennies.
Comparison, online available, Short, Date: 04/08/2013
Amazon Kindle Fire HD vs Kindle Fire HD 8.9 tablet comparison review
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
Should you choose the Kindle Fire HD or the Kindle Fire HD 8.9? There are three key factors: price, screen size and weight. The 7in Kindle Fire HD costs £159 for a 16GB device, and £199 for 32GB. Move up to 8.9in and the prices are £229 and £259. For that extra cash you get a bigger screen that has better resolution - so if watching HD movies is your thing it may be worth the outlay. But if you are a bookworm, the 7in device will offer a better, lighter reading experience. And save you some pennies.
Comparison, online available, Short, Date: 04/08/2013
67% Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9in review
Source: PC Pro English Archive.org version
However, since no-one else is offering a full-size Android tablet at this price, the Kindle Fire HD 8.9in’s foibles could be worth putting up with. Although it has limitations, there’s no denying that £229 – or even £239 without the sponsored messages – is a tempting price for a device with such a distinctive form factor and superb screen.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/05/2013
Rating: Total score: 67% price: 83% performance: 50% features: 67% workmanship: 67%
67% Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9in review
Source: PC Pro English Archive.org version
However, since no-one else is offering a full-size Android tablet at this price, the Kindle Fire HD 8.9in’s foibles could be worth putting up with. Although it has limitations, there’s no denying that £229 – or even £239 without the sponsored messages – is a tempting price for a device with such a distinctive form factor and superb screen.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/05/2013
Rating: Total score: 67% price: 83% performance: 50% features: 67% workmanship: 67%
80% Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9" review - good-value tablet locked into Amazon's world
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
The Kindle Fire HD 8.9" is a good-value tablet for those who are happy to be locked into Amazon's system. For a lot of people, that won't matter at all as it's certainly not a bad system, particularly if you want to use it mainly as an e-reader. The hardware is hard to fault – excepting the hard-to-find buttons – and the screen is great for the money. The app store is lacking compared to Google Play, but undemanding users will find almost everything they need.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/01/2013
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 60% performance: 80% features: 70% workmanship: 80%
80% Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9" review - good-value tablet locked into Amazon's world
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
The Kindle Fire HD 8.9" is a good-value tablet for those who are happy to be locked into Amazon's system. For a lot of people, that won't matter at all as it's certainly not a bad system, particularly if you want to use it mainly as an e-reader. The hardware is hard to fault – excepting the hard-to-find buttons – and the screen is great for the money. The app store is lacking compared to Google Play, but undemanding users will find almost everything they need.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/01/2013
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 60% performance: 80% features: 70% workmanship: 80%
80% Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 Review
Source: Stuff TV English Archive.org version
It would be easy to criticise the Kindle Fire HD 8.9 for lacking numerous features available on rival tablets, but that would be missing the point. While the likes of Samsung and Sony offer similar digital media services with their tablets, Amazon is the only rival that comes close to matching the sense of calm, security and family-friendliness that's been such a major selling point of the iPad. For some, the Wild West nature of Android is its greatest asset, but for others, quite the opposite. If you're in the latter camp and don't like the taste of Apple, the Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 should be top of your shopping list.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/01/2013
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 Review
Source: Stuff TV English Archive.org version
It would be easy to criticise the Kindle Fire HD 8.9 for lacking numerous features available on rival tablets, but that would be missing the point. While the likes of Samsung and Sony offer similar digital media services with their tablets, Amazon is the only rival that comes close to matching the sense of calm, security and family-friendliness that's been such a major selling point of the iPad. For some, the Wild West nature of Android is its greatest asset, but for others, quite the opposite. If you're in the latter camp and don't like the taste of Apple, the Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 should be top of your shopping list.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/01/2013
Rating: Total score: 80%
Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 Review
Source: Slashgear English Archive.org version
If you’re deeply invested in the Amazon universe for content, this device is the best content delivery system you’re going to be able to buy today. It’s the biggest tablet Amazon makes at the moment and gives you access to all of your Amazon-held content in high definition, top to bottom. It’s not an Android tablet (as far as the Google Play store is concerned), it’s not an iPad, and it’s not a Windows device. It’s a unique tablet that’s deeply engrained in the Android environment.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/23/2012
Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 Review
Source: Slashgear English Archive.org version
If you’re deeply invested in the Amazon universe for content, this device is the best content delivery system you’re going to be able to buy today. It’s the biggest tablet Amazon makes at the moment and gives you access to all of your Amazon-held content in high definition, top to bottom. It’s not an Android tablet (as far as the Google Play store is concerned), it’s not an iPad, and it’s not a Windows device. It’s a unique tablet that’s deeply engrained in the Android environment.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/23/2012
80% Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9" (AT&T)
Source: PC Mag English Archive.org version
Ultimately that's where the Kindle Fire HD 8.9 triumphs. If you're counting your dollars, the Kindle Fire offers the most bang per buck so far. Watch this space soon to see how the Nook HD+ compares.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/21/2012
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9" (AT&T)
Source: PC Mag English Archive.org version
Ultimately that's where the Kindle Fire HD 8.9 triumphs. If you're counting your dollars, the Kindle Fire offers the most bang per buck so far. Watch this space soon to see how the Nook HD+ compares.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/21/2012
Rating: Total score: 80%

Foreign Reviews

86% Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 WLAN (16 GB)
Source: SFT - Heft 10/2013 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 09/01/2013
Rating: Total score: 86%
86% Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 WLAN (16 GB)
Source: SFT - Heft 10/2013 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 09/01/2013
Rating: Total score: 86%
90% Einsteigerfreundlich und geeignet für Familien
Source: Notebookinfo German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/23/2013
Rating: Total score: 90% performance: 85% display: 95% mobility: 80% ergonomy: 100% emissions: 95%
90% Einsteigerfreundlich und geeignet für Familien
Source: Notebookinfo German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/23/2013
Rating: Total score: 90% performance: 85% display: 95% mobility: 80% ergonomy: 100% emissions: 95%
80% Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8,9
Source: MuyComputer Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/25/2013
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8,9
Source: MuyComputer Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/25/2013
Rating: Total score: 80%
100% La tablette Kindle Fire HDX 8,9 d'Amazon excelle dans presque tous les domaines
Source: 01Net French FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/20/2013
Rating: Total score: 100%
100% La tablette Kindle Fire HDX 8,9 d'Amazon excelle dans presque tous les domaines
Source: 01Net French FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/20/2013
Rating: Total score: 100%
80% Prise en main Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8,9 Pouces
Source: 01Net French FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 03/14/2013
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Prise en main Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8,9 Pouces
Source: 01Net French FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 03/14/2013
Rating: Total score: 80%

 

Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 inch

The Kindle Fire HDX comes in two sizes; 7” and the 8.9”. The Kindle Fire HDX 8.9” has a much wider screen than most tablets however is surprisingly thin. It is only 7.8 mm thin and 374 g light. Despite it being wide and light, it does not feel flimsy at all, due to the magnesium chassis. Additionally, the tablet is known to be very well balanced, making it suitable for long period usage. The buttons are also well positioned within the device, which may seem like a trivial matter, but can really be very convenient and comfortable. For example, the controls for volume and power can be reached with ease while watching a video.

The display is also noteworthy with its 2560 by 1600 pixel resolution and 339 ppi taking graphics to a whole new level. It is ideal for reading, with its easy to handle design and crystal clear quality display. Watching movies on the Kindle Fire is also enjoyable with its HD display coupled with its comfortable design. Kindle Fire comes with a 2.2 Ghz quad-core Snapdragon 800 processor, one of the better processors out there for tablets. It also comes coupled with 2 GB of RAM so multi-tasking is very smooth. The tablet has two cameras. The one at the front has 720p HD quality while the one at the back is an 8MP 1080p full-HD camera.

In a nutshell, the Kindle Fire HDX 8.9” is a great phone, if you use Amazon a lot. Vivid Amazon users will have no issues with this tablet, however those depending on Google apps may not be able to fully utilize this tablet.

Specifications

Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 inchNotebook: Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 inch
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974
Graphics Adapter: Qualcomm Adreno 330
Display: 8.90 inch, 16:9, 2560 x 1600 pixels
Weight: 0.4kg
Price: 400 euro
Links: Amazon homepage
 Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 inch (Model)

Price comparison

Average Score: 83.24% - good

Average of 21 scores (from 32 reviews)

 

Reviews

Spending time with the flagship Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 (hands-on)
Source: Pocket Lint English Archive.org version
Amazon's autumn/winter 2014 tablet and eBook reader refresh is headed by the Fire HDX 8.9, an 8.9-inch powerhouse of a slate that sits at the top of the retailer's line-up. Unlike the 6 and 7-inch Fire HD tablets that are more aimed at the family unit and those looking for a quick, simple device, the HDX 8.9 is Amazon's answer to the Apple iPad Air, albeit a tad cheaper.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/03/2014
80% Kindle Fire HDX 8.9-inch tablet review: Great hardware, but no iPad slayer yet
Source: Zdnet.com English Archive.org version
The larger HDX tablet boasts some impressive specs and Amazon fans will feel right at home, although others may miss the wider range of apps found elsewhere. Business users will enjoy its e-reader capabilities.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/24/2014
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 review
Source: Stuff TV English Archive.org version
The HDX 8.9 is certainly a safe option. Bigger than an iPad Mini Retina, cheaper than an iPad Air or Galaxy Note 10.1, it's an outstanding middle-of-the-road option, and that's not as much of a contradiction as it would seem. Tidier and simpler than the regular Android option, the HDX 8.9 will please those looking for a no-fuss tablet solution, but if you stretch the budget just a little bit further you could have the best from Apple or Samsung. For this reason the far cheaper HDX 7 makes a lot more sense to us.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/15/2014
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 80% display: 80% mobility: 70% workmanship: 80%
Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 review
Source: V3.co.uk English Archive.org version
The Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 undoubtedly is Amazon's best tablet to date. However, with its Fire OS offering an unfamiliar user interface and lacking in its app selection, we're not sure it's quite ready to compete against the iPad Air and Google Nexus 10. The tablet has a market leading screen and a wonderfully thin and light design, but we found ourselves reverting back to our iPad due to the poor selection of apps in the Kindle App Store.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/02/2014
80% Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9
Source: Ubergizmo English English Archive.org version
Amazon certainly improved its Kindle Fire tablets with the release of the Kindle Fire HDX, and in the case of the 8.9-inch version, it’s now able to offer an experience that can easily rival its competitors and even larger tablets. With that said, we feel the Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 would be best in the hands of someone who doesn’t know their way around Android tablets, but wants the best of what’s currently available. The Fire OS keeps things extremely simple as you can access much of Amazon’s digital goods straight from the home screen, while also being able to purchase books, magazines and other digital goods with ease.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/06/2013
Rating: Total score: 80%
83% Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9in review
Source: PC Pro English Archive.org version
For all that, the Kindle Fire HDX 8.9in is a device that anyone in the market for a larger tablet should consider. The display is fantastic, it's amazingly light, the performance and battery life are simply superb, and we certainly can't fault its all-round usability. If you don't mind the Amazon lock-in, it's a fabulous tablet – with much better hardware than on anything we've seen from an Android tablet so far, and a tempting price. But we'd advise waiting to see what the second-generation Nexus 10 brings before taking the plunge.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/04/2013
Rating: Total score: 83% price: 83% performance: 100% features: 67% workmanship: 67%
80% Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 review
Source: Techradar English Archive.org version
If you want a solid and powerful multimedia tablet that is essentially a gateway to all things Amazon, this is your tablet. But if you're looking for something with more flexibility and better hardware, you're better off buying an iPad Air. The only thing you'll have to consider is whether you can justify the extra cost.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/28/2013
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% performance: 90% features: 70% workmanship: 80%
80% Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 review
Source: Trusted Reviews English Archive.org version
The Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 comes with a lot of very good hardware features, but at £329 it’s not particularly cheap. For £10 less you can get the iPad mini 2 Retina – granted that’s an inch of screen less, but it does come with the glorious app store in tow. Alternatively the Kindle Fire HDX 7 costs just £199 and is almost the same tablet, barring the significantly smaller display. The Fire HDX 8.9 is a great start for anyone just entering the world of tablets. If you (or whoever you're considering it for) have never had an iPad or Android tablet then you’ll get to grips with the Kindle very quickly -- perhaps more quickly than with the other two. Mayday is undoubtedly the star of the show, it’s like a little genie solving all your tablet frustrations with instant, accurate and friendly advice.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/27/2013
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 70% performance: 90% features: 100% display: 100% mobility: 90% workmanship: 70%
83% Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9in review
Source: PC Pro English Archive.org version
For all that, the Kindle Fire HDX 8.9in is a device that anyone in the market for a larger tablet should consider. The display is fantastic, it's amazingly light, the performance and battery life are simply superb, and we certainly can't fault its all-round usability. If you don't mind the Amazon lock-in, it's a fabulous tablet – with much better hardware than on anything we've seen from an Android tablet so far, and a tempting price. But we'd advise waiting to see what the second-generation Nexus 10 brings before taking the plunge.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/25/2013
Rating: Total score: 83% price: 83% performance: 100% features: 67% workmanship: 67%
70% Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9-inch
Source: Comp Reviews English Archive.org version
Amazon's 8.9-inch version of the Kindle Fire HDX takes all of the great features of the 7-inch version and adds a larger higher resolution display and a rear facing camera. The problem is that the price jump for these extra features generally outweigh their gains.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/13/2013
Rating: Total score: 70%
a high-end tablet at a mid-range price
Source: Engadget English Archive.org version
The Fire line just keeps getting better. Just as the HD marked a big improvement over the first generation, the HDX brings a number of premium features that puts Amazon's offerings on par with some of the best tablets. The screen is great; processing power has been bumped up considerably; there's finally a rear-facing camera; and the hardware is markedly slimmer.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/07/2013
80% Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9-inch
Source: Laptop Mag English Archive.org version
Epic battery life combined with a stunning display, helpful parental controls and instant tech support make the Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9-inch an excellent tablet for families or new tablet owners. Amazon Prime members will especially love being able to access tons of content for free.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/07/2013
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9"
Source: PC Mag English Archive.org version
The Kindle Fire is not a hard-core productivity tablet; it's designed mostly for consuming media from Amazon. While it's certainly possible to load it up with your own content and office apps, that isn't what its super-simple interface is made for. You might notice that in general, the HDX has better specs than the iPad Air at a lower price. It's just less ambitious from a software perspective, which makes it a better tablet for some people but makes the iPad a better tablet for more people.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/07/2013
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9-Inch
Source: Wired Magazine English Archive.org version
But if you’re a faithful Amazon customer looking for something more substantial than the 7-inch Fire, the lightweight 8.9-inch Kindle Fire HDX is the tablet to consider. The bigger screen is worth the extra money, and you don’t lose any performance, just some portability. And even though it’s more expensive than its smaller kin, it’s still a great value among full-size tablet options.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/07/2013
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 review: Unapologetically content-driven
Source: TechHive.com English Archive.org version
With the Fire HDX, the Kindle acquires the first early pangs of an identity crisis. If it has the form of a full-size productivity device, shouldn’t it try to be one? Naw. It has its own identity and it has a valuable role to play. Apple described the case of the iPhone 5c as not just “plastic,” but “unapologetically plastic.” Amazon should do the same with the Kindle. It’s unapologetically content-driven. They’ve improved the screen and the sound and the OS features to make this the most pleasant device for enjoying other people’s creativity. It’s definitely not the best full-size tablet for sweating through a full day of work. But it might be the best tablet for recovering from one.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/06/2013
Rating: Total score: 80%
Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 Review
Source: Slashgear English Archive.org version
If you’re already an Amazon customer, or are willing to make it your ecosystem of choice, the Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 is our choice of the company’s tablets. Priced from $379 for the WiFi-only model (add $100 if you want LTE support) it’s competitively priced, and it could handle anything we threw at it; Amazon’s roadmap of feature updates like second-screen support will only make it better, particularly if you’re a Prime customer.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/06/2013
Kindle Fire HDX review - hands on with Amazon's smart new 7in and 9in tablets
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
It's way to early to call on how good are the new Kindle Fire tablets. Suffice to say that they improve on the Kindle Fire HD, which we liked as a consumption device. If the UK pricing is what it should be, we're excited about spending more time with the Kindle Fire HDX tablets.
Comparison, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/25/2013

Foreign Reviews

90% Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (2013) (16 GB, WLAN)
Source: Chip Test & Kauf - Heft Nr. 5/2014 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 08/01/2014
Rating: Total score: 90%
91% Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (16 GB, WLAN + 4G)
Source: Stiftung Warentest - Heft 5/2014 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 04/01/2014
Rating: Total score: 91%
90% Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (16 GB, WLAN)
Source: Stiftung Warentest - Heft 5/2014 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 04/01/2014
Rating: Total score: 90% display: 92% mobility: 92%
83% Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (16 GB, WLAN + 4G)
Source: Android Magazin - Heft 2/2014 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 02/16/2014
Rating: Total score: 83%
96% Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9"
Source: SFT - Heft 3/2014 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 02/01/2014
Rating: Total score: 96%
81% Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9"
Source: Chip (Print) - Heft 2/2014 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 01/01/2014
Rating: Total score: 81% features: 75% display: 95% mobility: 79% emissions: 76%
100% Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9"
Source: Android Magazin - Heft 1/2014 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 12/01/2013
Rating: Total score: 100%
86% Meisterleistung von Amazon: Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 im Tablet-Test
Source: Mobicroco German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/22/2013
Rating: Total score: 86% features: 88% workmanship: 86% ergonomy: 83%
Das iPad Air von amazon
Source: Netzwelt German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/21/2013
Kindle Fire HDX 7 und HDX 8.9: Erster Eindruck in Bildern
Source: Mobicroco German DE→EN Archive.org version
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/13/2013
Das iPad Air von amazon
Source: Netzwelt German DE→EN Archive.org version
Positive: brilliant display; very good performance; good workmanship; adequate price
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/15/2013
Warum Amazons Tablet das bessere iPad ist
Source: Focus Online German DE→EN Archive.org version
Positive: light weight; very good display; convenient handling
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/14/2013
Análisis del Kindle Fire HDX 8,9″ y prueba a fondo
Source: Teknofilo Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Excellent brightness, good color rendering, glare reduction and wide viewing angle of the display; powerful performance; simple interface for some advanced users; very attractive price. Negative: No Google Play Store; no micro-SD slot.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/05/2014
75% Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 : Une bien belle vitrine
Source: Erenumerique French FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 02/13/2014
Rating: Total score: 75%
Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9の実機レビュー
Source: The Hikaku JA→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good quality of the hardware; light; good viewing angle of the display.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/26/2013

 

Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 7 inch

This third generation of the Kindle Fire range could be one of the best tablets available out there today. The design is well thought out; with a good balance and weight that enables comfortable one handed use. The placement of the power and volume buttons on the back of the device is a little out of the way in landscape mode, and laying it on a surface will mean that the user will have to pick up the device in order to wake it from sleep mode. The touchscreen is nice and accurate and the experience of using it for web browsing and everyday tasks and entertainment is without trouble. The 2.2 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 with the Krait 400 CPU and Adreno 330 GPU, makes for a snappy machine that handles any task thrown at it with no troubles.

Mayday is a feature that is an interesting improvement on regular customer service - a user in trouble can video chat with a service rep who can remotely control the device to help with any issues the user may have. This 7 inch tablet features a dense 1920 x 1200 pixels resolution making it vibrant though there is unfortunately a slight yellowish cast to the whites. Thanks to high-end hardware, most demanding games run smoothly on the tablet with maximum settings. Overall it might be a good device, but should mainly be considered by those who already are Amazon Prime members or those who are considering becoming members in order to max out its use. Otherwise, it would probably be best to consider the competition.

Specifications

Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 7 inchNotebook: Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 7 inch
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974
Graphics Adapter: Qualcomm Adreno 330
Display: 7.00 inch, 16:10, 1920 x 1200 pixels
Weight: 0.303kg
Links: Amazon homepage
 Kindle Fire HDX 7 inch (Model)

Price comparison

Average Score: 85.59% - good

Average of 34 scores (from 44 reviews)

 

Reviews

85% Review Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 7 Tablet | Notebookcheck
A brighter Fire. Now in its third generation, the Kindle Fire series shows no signs of burning out. It is still the go-to tablet for Amazon shoppers, but are the new hardware and software updates enough for Android fans to jump ship? We take a closer in-depth look at the new $229 model to see what's new.
70% Kindle Fire HDX 7" tablet review: Elegant hardware, but a frustrating experience
Source: Zdnet.com English Archive.org version
If you are heavily invested (intellectually and financially) in Amazon's content ecosystem of books, music, film, magazines and audio books, then the Kindle Fire HDX will deliver a rich experience. If you've spread your content around or don't really want to haul it out of other silos, or are just looking for a handy pocket-sized tablet, then you might find it somewhat claustrophobic.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/24/2014
Rating: Total score: 70%
70% Kindle Fire HDX 7" tablet review: Elegant hardware, but a frustrating experience
Source: Zdnet.com English Archive.org version
If you are heavily invested (intellectually and financially) in Amazon's content ecosystem of books, music, film, magazines and audio books, then the Kindle Fire HDX will deliver a rich experience. If you've spread your content around or don't really want to haul it out of other silos, or are just looking for a handy pocket-sized tablet, then you might find it somewhat claustrophobic.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/24/2014
Rating: Total score: 70%
Video: Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 7in review - tablet with excellent performance and great screen
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
The Fire HDX is a great tablet with excellent performance and a great screen, but one that suffers from a couple of problematic flaws. The blue light leakage will annoy some people who like to read a lot, while the lack of apps will trip up anyone expecting the choice you get on an iPad or Nexus 7.It's a great choice for undemanding users who will benefit from the closed, safe, easy-to-use ecosystem and the free tech support via the Mayday button.
video review
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 12/13/2013
Video: Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 7in review - tablet with excellent performance and great screen
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
The Fire HDX is a great tablet with excellent performance and a great screen, but one that suffers from a couple of problematic flaws. The blue light leakage will annoy some people who like to read a lot, while the lack of apps will trip up anyone expecting the choice you get on an iPad or Nexus 7.It's a great choice for undemanding users who will benefit from the closed, safe, easy-to-use ecosystem and the free tech support via the Mayday button.
video review
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 12/13/2013
90% Amazon's 7-inch Kindle Fire excels at one thing: Amazon
Source: Techradar English Archive.org version
For the right kind of customer, the Kindle Fire HDX is the perfect tablet. And who is that customer? Someone who doesn't want to much more than consume content on their tablet. If you're a Prime subscriber, or heavily invested in Amazon's ecosystem, the Kindle Fire HDX is a smart purchase. For those who want a little more functionality, reach for a Nexus 7, and for those with deeper pockets, consider an Apple tablet.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/09/2013
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 80% performance: 90% features: 80% workmanship: 70%
90% Amazon's 7-inch Kindle Fire excels at one thing: Amazon
Source: Techradar English Archive.org version
For the right kind of customer, the Kindle Fire HDX is the perfect tablet. And who is that customer? Someone who doesn't want to much more than consume content on their tablet. If you're a Prime subscriber, or heavily invested in Amazon's ecosystem, the Kindle Fire HDX is a smart purchase. For those who want a little more functionality, reach for a Nexus 7, and for those with deeper pockets, consider an Apple tablet.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/09/2013
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 80% performance: 90% features: 80% workmanship: 70%
100% Amazon Kindle Fire HDX review
Source: PC Pro English Archive.org version
The Kindle HDX is a brilliant piece of hardware, of that there is no doubt. It's slick, quick and very easy to use. However, for us, it falls just short of greatness. We'd rather have the open approach and broader selection of features on the Nexus 7 than the faster performance of the HDX, especially since the price is exactly the same.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/04/2013
Rating: Total score: 100% price: 83% performance: 100% features: 67% workmanship: 67%
100% Amazon Kindle Fire HDX review
Source: PC Pro English Archive.org version
The Kindle HDX is a brilliant piece of hardware, of that there is no doubt. It's slick, quick and very easy to use. However, for us, it falls just short of greatness. We'd rather have the open approach and broader selection of features on the Nexus 7 than the faster performance of the HDX, especially since the price is exactly the same.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/04/2013
Rating: Total score: 100% price: 83% performance: 100% features: 67% workmanship: 67%
80% Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 7" review: a speedy, easy-to-use tablet
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
The Fire HDX is an accomplished tablet with excellent performance and a great screen, but one that suffers from a couple of problematic flaws. The blue light leakage will annoy some people who like to read a lot, while the lack of apps will trip up anyone expecting the choice you get on an iPad or Nexus 7. It’s a great choice for undemanding users who will benefit from the closed, safe, easy-to-use ecosystem and the free tech support via the Mayday button.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/21/2013
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% performance: 90% features: 80% workmanship: 80%
80% Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 7" review: a speedy, easy-to-use tablet
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
The Fire HDX is an accomplished tablet with excellent performance and a great screen, but one that suffers from a couple of problematic flaws. The blue light leakage will annoy some people who like to read a lot, while the lack of apps will trip up anyone expecting the choice you get on an iPad or Nexus 7. It’s a great choice for undemanding users who will benefit from the closed, safe, easy-to-use ecosystem and the free tech support via the Mayday button.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/21/2013
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% performance: 90% features: 80% workmanship: 80%
80% Amazon Kindle Fire HDX review
Source: Trusted Reviews English Archive.org version
If you are fully plugged into the Amazon ecosystem and you are looking for a 7-inch tablet to buy that’s not an iPad mini 2 Retina, then the Kindle Fire HDX 7 at £199 is a great choice. It’s really easy to use and Mayday is a killer feature for those who struggle a little with tech. The Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 7 is a great, easy to use 7-inch tablet with some exciting and unique features you won’t find on other Android tablets. It’s just a shame about the app support.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/20/2013
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% performance: 80% display: 80% mobility: 80% workmanship: 70%
80% Amazon Kindle Fire HDX review
Source: Trusted Reviews English Archive.org version
If you are fully plugged into the Amazon ecosystem and you are looking for a 7-inch tablet to buy that’s not an iPad mini 2 Retina, then the Kindle Fire HDX 7 at £199 is a great choice. It’s really easy to use and Mayday is a killer feature for those who struggle a little with tech. The Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 7 is a great, easy to use 7-inch tablet with some exciting and unique features you won’t find on other Android tablets. It’s just a shame about the app support.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/20/2013
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% performance: 80% display: 80% mobility: 80% workmanship: 70%
83% Amazon Kindle Fire HDX review
Source: PC Pro English Archive.org version
The Kindle HDX is a brilliant piece of hardware, of that there is no doubt. It's slick, quick and very easy to use. However, for us, it falls just short of greatness. We'd rather have the open approach and broader selection of features on the Nexus 7 than the faster performance of the HDX, especially since the price is exactly the same.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/19/2013
Rating: Total score: 83% price: 83% performance: 100% features: 67% workmanship: 67%
100% Kindle Fire HDX review
Source: Stuff TV English Archive.org version
This is a real Nexus 7 alternative. As long as standing at the cutting edge of new apps isn’t a big priority the HDX has you well and truly covered, from browsing to cloud storage to buying books, music and magazines. Bringing a new, pepped up Fire OS, zinging along on a Snapdragon 800 and with a crisp, dazzling screen, this 7in Kindle Fire is even up there with the iPad Mini for the best hardware we’ve seen on a small tablet. But in a world that already includes the Nexus 7 and iPad Mini it takes something special to standout, and the Kindle Fire HDX certainly does that. That's thanks in no small part to the genius Mayday button, which is probably what every other Android tablet manufacturer is hitting right about now.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/19/2013
Rating: Total score: 100%
90% Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 7 review
Source: Techradar English Archive.org version
For the right kind of customer, the Kindle Fire HDX is the perfect tablet. And who is that customer? Someone who doesn't want to much more than consume content on their tablet. If you're a Prime subscriber, or heavily invested in Amazon's ecosystem, the Kindle Fire HDX is a smart purchase. For those who want a little more functionality, reach for a Nexus 7, and for those with deeper pockets, consider an Apple tablet.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/19/2013
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 80% performance: 90% features: 80% workmanship: 70%
83% Amazon Kindle Fire HDX review
Source: PC Pro English Archive.org version
The Kindle HDX is a brilliant piece of hardware, of that there is no doubt. It's slick, quick and very easy to use. However, for us, it falls just short of greatness. We'd rather have the open approach and broader selection of features on the Nexus 7 than the faster performance of the HDX, especially since the price is exactly the same.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/19/2013
Rating: Total score: 83% price: 83% performance: 100% features: 67% workmanship: 67%
100% Kindle Fire HDX review
Source: Stuff TV English Archive.org version
This is a real Nexus 7 alternative. As long as standing at the cutting edge of new apps isn’t a big priority the HDX has you well and truly covered, from browsing to cloud storage to buying books, music and magazines. Bringing a new, pepped up Fire OS, zinging along on a Snapdragon 800 and with a crisp, dazzling screen, this 7in Kindle Fire is even up there with the iPad Mini for the best hardware we’ve seen on a small tablet. But in a world that already includes the Nexus 7 and iPad Mini it takes something special to standout, and the Kindle Fire HDX certainly does that. That's thanks in no small part to the genius Mayday button, which is probably what every other Android tablet manufacturer is hitting right about now.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/19/2013
Rating: Total score: 100%
90% Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 7 review
Source: Techradar English Archive.org version
For the right kind of customer, the Kindle Fire HDX is the perfect tablet. And who is that customer? Someone who doesn't want to much more than consume content on their tablet. If you're a Prime subscriber, or heavily invested in Amazon's ecosystem, the Kindle Fire HDX is a smart purchase. For those who want a little more functionality, reach for a Nexus 7, and for those with deeper pockets, consider an Apple tablet.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/19/2013
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 80% performance: 90% features: 80% workmanship: 70%
80% Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 7-inch review
Source: T3 English Archive.org version
The Amazon Kindle Fire HDX is Amazon’s most powerful tablet yet, boasting specs that can match the Google Nexus 7 and the iPad Mini without even breaking a sweat. What it boils down to then is what you’re after. If you like being able to tinker, customise and use your tablet as a portable all-in-one, then Android and the Nexus 7 are probably your best bet. If on the other hand you want the simple life and you want a true media player that will give you an almost inexhaustible supply of books, music and video then the Kindle is the tablet for you.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/14/2013
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 7-inch review
Source: T3 English Archive.org version
The Amazon Kindle Fire HDX is Amazon’s most powerful tablet yet, boasting specs that can match the Google Nexus 7 and the iPad Mini without even breaking a sweat. What it boils down to then is what you’re after. If you like being able to tinker, customise and use your tablet as a portable all-in-one, then Android and the Nexus 7 are probably your best bet. If on the other hand you want the simple life and you want a true media player that will give you an almost inexhaustible supply of books, music and video then the Kindle is the tablet for you.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/14/2013
Rating: Total score: 80%
90% 7-inch tablet showdown: Kindle Fire HDX vs. Nexus 7
Source: TechHive.com English Archive.org version
The Kindle Fire HDX. It wins on the strength of its superior interface and software/content, though it excels in other matters, too. I found myself using the Fire HDX more often than the Nexus 7 to watch movies and to read on the train ride home. Its smaller size and convenient content carousel help guide you to exactly what you’re most likely to use a tablet for, without having to sift through a library of apps or spend hours setting it up. The HDX is also a keen choice for technologically challenged family members, as it offers better out-of-the-box functionality.
Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 10/15/2013
Rating: Total score: 90%
90% 7-inch tablet showdown: Kindle Fire HDX vs. Nexus 7
Source: TechHive.com English Archive.org version
The Kindle Fire HDX. It wins on the strength of its superior interface and software/content, though it excels in other matters, too. I found myself using the Fire HDX more often than the Nexus 7 to watch movies and to read on the train ride home. Its smaller size and convenient content carousel help guide you to exactly what you’re most likely to use a tablet for, without having to sift through a library of apps or spend hours setting it up. The HDX is also a keen choice for technologically challenged family members, as it offers better out-of-the-box functionality.
Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 10/15/2013
Rating: Total score: 90%
80% Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 7" (Wi-Fi)
Source: PC Mag English Archive.org version
The difference between the Kindle Fire and Google's Nexus 7 is really one of philosophy. The Nexus 7 is a blank slate which you can customize to your whims. The Kindle Fire is a cheerful personal shopper. We're PCMag.com, so the Editors' Choice goes to the more flexible Nexus 7. But if configuring and supporting Android 4.3 on the Nexus 7 is a bit too much of a pill to swallow, the Kindle Fire (with its Mayday advisors always just a touch away) will go down as easy as a spoonful of sugar.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/02/2013
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Amazon Kindle Fire HDX Review
Source: Laptop Mag English Archive.org version
The increasing number of very good sub-$200 tablets is making it harder to justify the premium for more expensive devices such as the Amazon Kindle Fire HDX. Nevertheless, this $229 (for base model) device is a fantastic value. You get a superior HD display for enjoying movies and games, along with best-in-class performance in a sleeker design.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/02/2013
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 7" (Wi-Fi)
Source: PC Mag English Archive.org version
The difference between the Kindle Fire and Google's Nexus 7 is really one of philosophy. The Nexus 7 is a blank slate which you can customize to your whims. The Kindle Fire is a cheerful personal shopper. We're PCMag.com, so the Editors' Choice goes to the more flexible Nexus 7. But if configuring and supporting Android 4.3 on the Nexus 7 is a bit too much of a pill to swallow, the Kindle Fire (with its Mayday advisors always just a touch away) will go down as easy as a spoonful of sugar.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/02/2013
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Amazon Kindle Fire HDX Review
Source: Laptop Mag English Archive.org version
The increasing number of very good sub-$200 tablets is making it harder to justify the premium for more expensive devices such as the Amazon Kindle Fire HDX. Nevertheless, this $229 (for base model) device is a fantastic value. You get a superior HD display for enjoying movies and games, along with best-in-class performance in a sleeker design.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/02/2013
Rating: Total score: 80%
90% Kindle Fire HDX 7-inch review: Third time's the charm
Source: TechHive.com English Archive.org version
There’s another shoe waiting to drop: a likely iPad refresh. I don’t expect to see Apple lower the price of the 16GB iPad mini below its current $329. For the life of me, I don’t know what Apple could do to enhance the iPad mini to make me recommend it over the Fire HDX, provided that the person asking my advice had little interest in productivity or gaming. A 7-inch Fire HDX will give you a superior content experience and leave $100 in your pocket—which you can spend on books, music, and movies.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/01/2013
Rating: Total score: 90%
Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 7″ Review
Source: Slashgear English Archive.org version
Luckily for Amazon, the potential audience of its customers keeps growing, though. The Kindle Fire HDX ticks the right boxes across the board, in that case: ebooks look great and can be read for longer; movies and TV shows will soon have the clever Second Screen functionality; and Prime subscribers get the benefit of offline playback. It’s fast, portable, and well constructed, and if you’ve bought into the Amazon ecosystem – or are looking for a one-stop-shop in which to set up your digital life, that isn’t Apple – then the Kindle Fire HDX makes a compelling argument to be that shopfront.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/01/2013
90% Kindle Fire HDX 7-inch review: Third time's the charm
Source: TechHive.com English Archive.org version
There’s another shoe waiting to drop: a likely iPad refresh. I don’t expect to see Apple lower the price of the 16GB iPad mini below its current $329. For the life of me, I don’t know what Apple could do to enhance the iPad mini to make me recommend it over the Fire HDX, provided that the person asking my advice had little interest in productivity or gaming. A 7-inch Fire HDX will give you a superior content experience and leave $100 in your pocket—which you can spend on books, music, and movies.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/01/2013
Rating: Total score: 90%
Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 7″ Review
Source: Slashgear English Archive.org version
Luckily for Amazon, the potential audience of its customers keeps growing, though. The Kindle Fire HDX ticks the right boxes across the board, in that case: ebooks look great and can be read for longer; movies and TV shows will soon have the clever Second Screen functionality; and Prime subscribers get the benefit of offline playback. It’s fast, portable, and well constructed, and if you’ve bought into the Amazon ecosystem – or are looking for a one-stop-shop in which to set up your digital life, that isn’t Apple – then the Kindle Fire HDX makes a compelling argument to be that shopfront.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/01/2013
Kindle Fire HDX review - hands on with Amazon's smart new 7in and 9in tablets
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
It's way to early to call on how good are the new Kindle Fire tablets. Suffice to say that they improve on the Kindle Fire HD, which we liked as a consumption device. If the UK pricing is what it should be, we're excited about spending more time with the Kindle Fire HDX tablets.
Comparison, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/25/2013
Kindle Fire HDX review - hands on with Amazon's smart new 7in and 9in tablets
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
It's way to early to call on how good are the new Kindle Fire tablets. Suffice to say that they improve on the Kindle Fire HD, which we liked as a consumption device. If the UK pricing is what it should be, we're excited about spending more time with the Kindle Fire HDX tablets.
Comparison, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/25/2013

Foreign Reviews

83% Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 7" (16 GB, LTE)
Source: Android Magazin - Heft 2/2014 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 02/16/2014
Rating: Total score: 83%
83% Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 7" (16 GB, LTE)
Source: Android Magazin - Heft 2/2014 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 02/16/2014
Rating: Total score: 83%
79% Amazon Kindle Fire HDX7
Source: Chip (Print) - Heft 2/2014 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 01/01/2014
Rating: Total score: 79% features: 69% display: 89% mobility: 81% emissions: 77%
79% Amazon Kindle Fire HDX7
Source: Chip (Print) - Heft 2/2014 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 01/01/2014
Rating: Total score: 79% features: 69% display: 89% mobility: 81% emissions: 77%
100% Amazon Kindle Fire HDX7
Source: Android Magazin - Heft 1/2014 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 12/01/2013
Rating: Total score: 100%
100% Amazon Kindle Fire HDX7
Source: Android Magazin - Heft 1/2014 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 12/01/2013
Rating: Total score: 100%
Kindle Fire HDX 7 und HDX 8.9: Erster Eindruck in Bildern
Source: Mobicroco German DE→EN Archive.org version
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/13/2013
Kindle Fire HDX 7 und HDX 8.9: Erster Eindruck in Bildern
Source: Mobicroco German DE→EN Archive.org version
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/13/2013
Kindle Fire HDX 7 pulgadas, una joya para el contenido multimedia y los videojuegos
Source: PC Actual Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good price; good screen; good performance. Negative: No SD card slot.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 02/18/2014
Kindle Fire HDX 7 pulgadas, una joya para el contenido multimedia y los videojuegos
Source: PC Actual Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good price; good screen; good performance. Negative: No SD card slot.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 02/18/2014
80% La tablette Kindle Fire HDX d'Amazon compte parmi les plus performantes du moment
Source: 01Net French FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/15/2013
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% La tablette Kindle Fire HDX d'Amazon compte parmi les plus performantes du moment
Source: 01Net French FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/15/2013
Rating: Total score: 80%

 

Amazon Kindle Fire HD 7 inch 2013

Specifications

Amazon Kindle Fire HD 7 inch 2013Notebook: Amazon Kindle Fire HD 7 inch 2013
Processor: OMAP 4470
Graphics Adapter: unknown
Display: 7.00 inch, 16:10, 1280 x 800 pixels
Weight: 0.3kg
Price: 200 euro
Links: Amazon homepage
 Kindle Fire HD 7 inch 2013 (Model)

Price comparison

Average Score: 77.5% - good

Average of 4 scores (from 4 reviews)

 

Reviews

80% Kindle Fire HD (2013) review: The Kindle Fire HD is Amazon's 7-inch budget Android tablet
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
The Fire HD feels like a step backwards from the model it replaces: there's no camera, no HDMI output, half the storage and shorter battery life. It's faster, though, and has a slicker operating system which is now child friendly thanks to FreeTime. You're still limited to Amazon's app store which lacks the choice you get with Google Play, but it still makes a great kids' tablet.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/20/2013
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% performance: 70% features: 70% workmanship: 80%
60% Amazon Kindle Fire HD (2013) review: a decent tablet which lacks apps and storage
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
The Fire HD feels like a step backwards from the model it replaces: there's no camera, no HDMI output, half the storage and shorter battery life. It's faster, though, and has a slicker operating system. But you're still limited to Amazon's app store which lacks the choice you get with Google Play.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/14/2013
Rating: Total score: 60% price: 70% performance: 60% features: 50% workmanship: 80%

Foreign Reviews

84% Amazon Kindle Fire HD (16 GB)
Source: Chip Test & Kauf - Heft 3/2014 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 02/16/2014
Rating: Total score: 84%
86% Amazon Kindle Fire HD (16 GB)
Source: SFT - Heft 10/2013 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 09/01/2013
Rating: Total score: 86%

 

Amazon Kindle Fire HD 6

Amazon has really outdone itself to bring consumers this extremely affordable tablet, available for only 99 USD. Its name hints on the screen size of 6 inches. The device brings many great features. The aforementioned screen has a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels and a pixel density of about 252 ppi. The hardware consists of a 1,5 GHz quad core MediaTek processor with 1 GB RAM and a choice of either 8 or 16 GB memory.

Unfortunately memory is not expandable since there is no memory card slot. The Fire HD 6 runs under Amazon's own Fire OS 4.0, also called the Sangria. It includes the Firefly app, which scans everything you hear, see or click and then recommends offers from the Amazon online store. Users are allowed to create and customize up to 6 different user profiles.

The Kindle Fire HD 6 is made from matte plastic, making it really lightweight and easy to carry anywhere as it fits even into the smallest of purses. However, this could turn off some users who prefer something more sleek or classy looking. There are two cameras included, a 2 MP camera at the rear and a VGA camera in front. This tablet is definitely suitable for those looking for premium usability but are on a tight budget.

Specifications

Amazon Kindle Fire HD 6Notebook: Amazon Kindle Fire HD 6
Processor: Mediatek MT8135
Graphics Adapter: Imagination PowerVR G6200
Display: 6.00 inch, 16:10, 1280 x 800 pixels
Weight: 0.29kg
Price: 99 euro
Links: Amazon homepage

Price comparison

Average Score: 75.43% - good

Average of 14 scores (from 20 reviews)

 

Reviews

78% Amazon Kindle Fire HD 6 Tablet Review | Notebookcheck
Catching Fire. Amazon are taking ques from Google's successful Nexus lineup by expanding their Kindle Fire series into more sizes. The Kindle Fire HD 6 may be small, but its $99 starting price is a big deal. Is this 6-inch Kindle a sign of more inexpensive phablets to come?
60% Amazon Kindle Fire HD 6 review
Source: Expert Reviews English Archive.org version
However, the plastic chassis and huge screen air gap does remind you that you're buying a very cheap tablet, and the locked-down operating system will be crippling for some users. If you are already an Amazon Prime subscriber and buy your music and eBooks from Amazon, the Kindle Fire HD 6 makes for a great central hub for all your content, but we'd still rather save up for the Tesco Hudl2.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 12/12/2014
Rating: Total score: 60%
60% Amazon Kindle Fire HD 6 review
Source: Expert Reviews English Archive.org version
However, the plastic chassis and huge screen air gap does remind you that you're buying a very cheap tablet, and the locked-down operating system will be crippling for some users. If you are already an Amazon Prime subscriber and buy your music and eBooks from Amazon, the Kindle Fire HD 6 makes for a great central hub for all your content, but we'd still rather save up for the Tesco Hudl2.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 12/12/2014
Rating: Total score: 60%
Amazon Fire HD 6 review: Decent tablet, killer price
Source: Gizmag English Archive.org version
The Fire HD 6 is perfect for someone who has never bought a tablet because they cost too much. Ditto for families that want an extra slate floating around for when the iPad is already taken, or someone looking for a good stocking stuffer for the holidays. And again, it isn't a bad e-reader alternative either.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 12/03/2014
Amazon Fire HD 6 review: Decent tablet, killer price
Source: Gizmag English Archive.org version
The Fire HD 6 is perfect for someone who has never bought a tablet because they cost too much. Ditto for families that want an extra slate floating around for when the iPad is already taken, or someone looking for a good stocking stuffer for the holidays. And again, it isn't a bad e-reader alternative either.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 12/03/2014
70% Amazon Fire HD 6 Review: In Depth
Source: Recombu English Archive.org version
The Amazon Fire HD 6 is a niche tablet, with a seriously compact screen that makes it almost as small as some smartphones (along it’s a bit of a chunky beast). However, if your priority is affordable portability or you’re just after something your kids can mess around on, there’s plenty of value packed in - assuming you’re an Amazon advocate, of course.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/31/2014
Rating: Total score: 70%
70% Amazon Fire HD 6 Review: In Depth
Source: Recombu English Archive.org version
The Amazon Fire HD 6 is a niche tablet, with a seriously compact screen that makes it almost as small as some smartphones (along it’s a bit of a chunky beast). However, if your priority is affordable portability or you’re just after something your kids can mess around on, there’s plenty of value packed in - assuming you’re an Amazon advocate, of course.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/31/2014
Rating: Total score: 70%
80% Amazon Fire HD 6
Source: Comp Reviews English Archive.org version
For those looking to get a tablet for very little, it is hard to top the value that the Fire HD 6 has to offer. Sure, it has to compromise on features, particularly storage space on the device and running time but the design offers a great display and build quality for under $100. And those looking to get one for the kids should really consider the $149 kids version simply for the two year worry-free warranty.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/27/2014
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Amazon Fire HD 6
Source: Comp Reviews English Archive.org version
For those looking to get a tablet for very little, it is hard to top the value that the Fire HD 6 has to offer. Sure, it has to compromise on features, particularly storage space on the device and running time but the design offers a great display and build quality for under $100. And those looking to get one for the kids should really consider the $149 kids version simply for the two year worry-free warranty.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/27/2014
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Amazon Fire HD 6 review: the 6in tablet that costs less than £80
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
It isn't perfect, but the HD 6 is really good value. Performance is well above the level you'd expect at this price, as is the quality of the screen. Some might find the 6in screen too small, though, so it's worth trying to track one down before buying.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/17/2014
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 90% performance: 80% features: 70% workmanship: 70%
80% Amazon Fire HD 6 review: the 6in tablet that costs less than £80
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
It isn't perfect, but the HD 6 is really good value. Performance is well above the level you'd expect at this price, as is the quality of the screen. Some might find the 6in screen too small, though, so it's worth trying to track one down before buying.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/17/2014
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 90% performance: 80% features: 70% workmanship: 70%
Amazon Fire HD 6 is a really good value tablet. The Amazon Fire HD 7 isn't. Amazon Fire HD 6 and Amazon Fire HD 7 review
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
It isn't perfect, but the HD 6 is really good value. Performance is well above the level you'd expect at this price, as is the quality of the screen. Some might find the 6in screen too small, though, so it's worth trying to track one down before buying. It isn't nearly as easy to recommend the HD 7. With both tablets you really need to spend the extra £20 and get 16GB of storage, but that puts the HD 7 in direct competition with 'proper' Android tablets such as the Hudl 2.
video review
Comparison, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/14/2014
Amazon Fire HD 6 is a really good value tablet. The Amazon Fire HD 7 isn't. Amazon Fire HD 6 and Amazon Fire HD 7 review
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
It isn't perfect, but the HD 6 is really good value. Performance is well above the level you'd expect at this price, as is the quality of the screen. Some might find the 6in screen too small, though, so it's worth trying to track one down before buying. It isn't nearly as easy to recommend the HD 7. With both tablets you really need to spend the extra £20 and get 16GB of storage, but that puts the HD 7 in direct competition with 'proper' Android tablets such as the Hudl 2.
video review
Comparison, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/14/2014
80% Amazon Fire HD 6
Source: Laptop Mag English Archive.org version
Heralding a new age of good budget tablets, the Amazon Fire HD 6 boasts a great mix of features, design and performance for just $99. It is a bit smaller than the $150 ASUS MeMO Pad 7 and $130 Acer Iconia One 7 but offers better battery life and a brighter screen with an easy-to-use interface. All that's good, but it's the detailed parental controls that make the Fire HD 6 a must-have tablet.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/07/2014
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Amazon Fire HD 6
Source: Laptop Mag English Archive.org version
Heralding a new age of good budget tablets, the Amazon Fire HD 6 boasts a great mix of features, design and performance for just $99. It is a bit smaller than the $150 ASUS MeMO Pad 7 and $130 Acer Iconia One 7 but offers better battery life and a brighter screen with an easy-to-use interface. All that's good, but it's the detailed parental controls that make the Fire HD 6 a must-have tablet.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/07/2014
Rating: Total score: 80%

Foreign Reviews

Amazon Kindle Fire HD 6 (8 GB)
Source: c't - Heft 04/2015 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 02/01/2015
Amazon Kindle Fire HD 6 (8 GB)
Source: c't - Heft 04/2015 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 02/01/2015
73% Amazon Kindle Fire HD 6 (8 GB)
Source: Connect - Heft 1/2015 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 12/01/2014
Rating: Total score: 73%
73% Amazon Kindle Fire HD 6 (8 GB)
Source: Connect - Heft 1/2015 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 12/01/2014
Rating: Total score: 73%
85% Amazon Kindle Fire HD 6 (8 GB)
Source: Computerbild - Heft 23/2014 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 11/16/2014
Rating: Total score: 85%
85% Amazon Kindle Fire HD 6 (8 GB)
Source: Computerbild - Heft 23/2014 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 11/16/2014
Rating: Total score: 85%

 

Amazon Kindle Fire HD 7 inch 2014

The Amazon Kindle Fire HD 7 inch is a powerful entertainment tablet with an affordable price. Combined with the capability that Amazon brings through their content, the full-featured tablet becomes a portable media treasure chest. The design is kept simple with clean lines while the entire chassis comes is a matte finish apart from the glossy screen. There are several color options to choose from; black, white, cobalt, magenta and citron.

The Corner are rounded off and the 7 inch HD IPS display features an advanced polarizing filter. At the core of the device is a quad core processor that combines a 1.5 GHz dual-core and a 1.2 GHz dual core chips, 1 GB RAM and either 8 GB or 16 GB internal storage. The Amazon Kindle Fire HD 7 inch come with a 2 MP front camera.

This tablet is certainly aimed at users looking to access Amazon's entertainment packages and reading material. The full potential of this device is only unlocked with access to the region locked service which mostly includes the US. Battery life is amazing with up to 8 hours of mixed usage but takes up to a staggering 6 hours to fully charge.

Specifications

Amazon Kindle Fire HD 7 inch 2014Notebook: Amazon Kindle Fire HD 7 inch 2014
Processor: unknown
Graphics Adapter: unknown
Display: 7.00 inch, 16:10, 1280 x 800 pixels
Weight: 0.337kg
Price: 200 euro
Links: Amazon homepage
 Kindle Fire HD 7 inch 2014 (Model)

Price comparison

Average Score: 77% - good

Average of 5 scores (from 8 reviews)

 

Reviews

Amazon Fire HD 7 (2014) Tablet Review
Source: Techgage English Archive.org version
For its price point of $140, it’s hard to go wrong with Amazon’s Fire HD 7 – as long as you know what you’re getting into. This is the first Amazon tablet I’ve been able to put some serious time into, and having had owned a bunch of other Android tablets in the past, I’d be fibbing if I said there wasn’t a big learning-curve. One of the most important bullet points buyers need to bear in mind is that Google’s Play Store is not included on Amazon’s tablets. For some, that might not matter, but for me, it’d be a deal-breaker if this was meant to be a primary tablet. But, I’m someone who’s tied into Google’s ecosystem tight.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 01/16/2015
80% Amazon Fire HD 7 review: the 2014 tablet is overpriced compared to rivals
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
While it's relatively easy to recommend the HD 6 at £79 or £99, it's significantly harder to like the HD 7 at £119 or £139. For £129, Tesco's larger Hudl 2 is a much better deal, even if you're buying it for your kids.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/21/2014
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 60% performance: 80% features: 70% workmanship: 80%
80% Amazon Fire HD 7 review
Source: Pocket Lint English Archive.org version
At £119 for the ad-supported 8GB model (if you don't want adverts then you need to pay an extra £10), the Amazon Fire HD 7 might be affordable but struggles against a Tesco 16GB tablet that's faster, has a higher resolution screen and the full Android experience for just £10 more. Even without ads, the 8GB Amazon model at the same price as the Tesco model pales in comparison. If you would rather keep things simple, it's worth giving Amazon's latest slate a try. There's a sense of Amazon resting on its laurels, but what's worked well before continues to do so now. If only it was a little more affordable given the current competition - but with that in mind the 6-inch Amazon Fire HD 6, priced at £79, is perhaps the better option if you're looking for a bargain.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/17/2014
Rating: Total score: 80%
Amazon Fire HD 6 is a really good value tablet. The Amazon Fire HD 7 isn't. Amazon Fire HD 6 and Amazon Fire HD 7 review
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
It isn't perfect, but the HD 6 is really good value. Performance is well above the level you'd expect at this price, as is the quality of the screen. Some might find the 6in screen too small, though, so it's worth trying to track one down before buying. It isn't nearly as easy to recommend the HD 7. With both tablets you really need to spend the extra £20 and get 16GB of storage, but that puts the HD 7 in direct competition with 'proper' Android tablets such as the Hudl 2.
video review
Comparison, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/14/2014
70% Amazon Fire HD 7
Source: Laptop Mag English Archive.org version
Sporting a vivid display, a zippy processor and access to a wealth of Amazon content, the Amazon Fire HD 7 is one of the better tablets you can get for under $150. The slate's FreeTime parental controls make it the perfect gadget to share with your little one, and its long battery life allows the whole family to get plenty of use out of the tablet on a single charge.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/10/2014
Rating: Total score: 70%

Foreign Reviews

Amazon Kindle Fire HD 7 (8 GB)
Source: c't - Heft 04/2015 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 02/01/2015
71% Amazon Kindle Fire HD 7 (8 GB)
Source: Connect - Heft 1/2015 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 12/01/2014
Rating: Total score: 71%
84% Amazon Kindle Fire HD 7 (8 GB)
Source: Computerbild - Heft 23/2014 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 11/16/2014
Rating: Total score: 84%

 

Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 inch 2014

Designed to be a do-it-all tablet, the Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 inch 2014 is the most powerful tablet by Amazon to date. Built to be tough with its magnesium alloy uni-body and simplistic black color scheme, the Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 inch 2014 certainly looks and feels good in hand. The rear holds the camera and stereo speaker cut-outs while a glossy Amazon branding is stamped into the body. Surprisingly lightweight at just 13.7 oz (388 g), the tablet holds in a gorgeous 8.9 inch IPS LCD display with 339 ppi pixel density that has multi-touch capability. There are two variants to choose from in terms of connectivity; a Wi-Fi only model or a 4G model which allows the usage of a micro SIM. The Fire OS 4 Sangria UI is placed over Android 4.4 KitKat which delivers smooth operation and easy navigation. Hardware on the Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 inch 2014 consists of a Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 quad core processor clocked at 2.5 GHz, 2 GB RAM, Adreno 420 GPU and multiple storage space choices ranging from 16 GB to 64 GB. Audio quality is good with stereo speakers powered by Dolby Atmos technology. There is an 8 MP primary camera and a secondary 720p front shooter. The Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 inch 2014 is powered with a non-removable Lithium-Ion battery with up to 12 hours of talk time.

Specifications

Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 inch 2014Notebook: Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 inch 2014
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084
Graphics Adapter: Qualcomm Adreno 420
Display: 8.90 inch, 16:9, 2560 x 1600 pixels
Weight: 0.375kg
Price: 400 euro
Links: Amazon homepage
 Fire HDX 8.9 inch 2014 (Model)

Price comparison

Average Score: 82.87% - good

Average of 30 scores (from 38 reviews)

 

Reviews

87% Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 (2014) Tablet Review | Notebookcheck
Fire and Origami. Once again, the fourth generation of the Fire HDX 8.9 is a tablet with great multimedia capabilities. However, the software limitations are still significant. So is it a tablet only for Amazon fans?
90% Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 Review: In Depth
Source: Recombu English Archive.org version
As a media and all-round entertainment machine, the Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 is a solid rival for the iPad Air 2. However, there is a caveat, and that’s the tablet’s deep roots in Amazon’s ecosystem. Prime members will delight in the Instant Video integration while anyone with a sizeable Kindle library can access all of their books with a tap, but anyone less convinced should maybe look elsewhere.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 02/11/2015
Rating: Total score: 90%
90% Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 Review: In Depth
Source: Recombu English Archive.org version
As a media and all-round entertainment machine, the Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 is a solid rival for the iPad Air 2. However, there is a caveat, and that’s the tablet’s deep roots in Amazon’s ecosystem. Prime members will delight in the Instant Video integration while anyone with a sizeable Kindle library can access all of their books with a tap, but anyone less convinced should maybe look elsewhere.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 02/11/2015
Rating: Total score: 90%
Goes like the blazes: Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 late 2014 edition
Source: Reg Hardware English Archive.org version
Good things about the new HDX 8.9: great screen, excellent battery life, quick-as-blazes processor and superb graphics. The speakers are very good too. Bad things: no Google apps, no Google Play Store, no storage expansion and Fire OS, even in its latest iteration, looks a wee bit dated compared with stock Android even if it is piss-easy to use. Impressive the hardware aside, as with the Fire Phone the more in bed you are with Amazon as a content provider the more you’ll get on with, and out of, the new Fire HDX 8.9.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/16/2014
Goes like the blazes: Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 late 2014 edition
Source: Reg Hardware English Archive.org version
Good things about the new HDX 8.9: great screen, excellent battery life, quick-as-blazes processor and superb graphics. The speakers are very good too. Bad things: no Google apps, no Google Play Store, no storage expansion and Fire OS, even in its latest iteration, looks a wee bit dated compared with stock Android even if it is piss-easy to use. Impressive the hardware aside, as with the Fire Phone the more in bed you are with Amazon as a content provider the more you’ll get on with, and out of, the new Fire HDX 8.9.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/16/2014
80% Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (2014) review
Source: Expert Reviews English Archive.org version
In the end, if you’re not dissuaded by some of the limitations of Amazon’s Fire OS and, better still, if you’re an Amazon Prime subscriber or buy a lot of content from Amazon such as Kindle eBooks, the new Fire HDX 8.9 is by far the best tablet Amazon has produced to date. Its battery life is incredible, its display is fantastic and it looks and feels great in your hands.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 12/10/2014
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (2014) review
Source: Expert Reviews English Archive.org version
In the end, if you’re not dissuaded by some of the limitations of Amazon’s Fire OS and, better still, if you’re an Amazon Prime subscriber or buy a lot of content from Amazon such as Kindle eBooks, the new Fire HDX 8.9 is by far the best tablet Amazon has produced to date. Its battery life is incredible, its display is fantastic and it looks and feels great in your hands.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 12/10/2014
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Doing it Amazon's way on a bigger screen
Source: Techradar English Archive.org version
If you're looking for a family tablet that everyone can share, and you're happy to dive into the Amazon ecosystem and sign up for Amazon Prime, maybe even pick up a Fire TV as well, then the Fire HDX 8.9 is probably the best tablet for you. It handles movies and TV shows beautifully. It's a lovely device for reading on. The audio quality is also impressive.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/28/2014
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 70% performance: 70% features: 70% workmanship: 80%
80% Doing it Amazon's way on a bigger screen
Source: Techradar English Archive.org version
If you're looking for a family tablet that everyone can share, and you're happy to dive into the Amazon ecosystem and sign up for Amazon Prime, maybe even pick up a Fire TV as well, then the Fire HDX 8.9 is probably the best tablet for you. It handles movies and TV shows beautifully. It's a lovely device for reading on. The audio quality is also impressive.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/28/2014
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 70% performance: 70% features: 70% workmanship: 80%
80% Doing it Amazon's way on a bigger screen
Source: Techradar English Archive.org version
If you're looking for a family tablet that everyone can share, and you're happy to dive into the Amazon ecosystem and sign up for Amazon Prime, maybe even pick up a Fire TV as well, then the Fire HDX 8.9 is probably the best tablet for you. It handles movies and TV shows beautifully. It's a lovely device for reading on. The audio quality is also impressive.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/28/2014
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 70% performance: 70% features: 70% workmanship: 80%
80% Doing it Amazon's way on a bigger screen
Source: Techradar English Archive.org version
If you're looking for a family tablet that everyone can share, and you're happy to dive into the Amazon ecosystem and sign up for Amazon Prime, maybe even pick up a Fire TV as well, then the Fire HDX 8.9 is probably the best tablet for you. It handles movies and TV shows beautifully. It's a lovely device for reading on. The audio quality is also impressive.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/28/2014
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 70% performance: 70% features: 70% workmanship: 80%
80% Review: Amazon Fire HDX 8.9
Source: Wired Magazine English Archive.org version
Tack-sharp, vibrant screen. Superb battery life. Top-notch stereo speakers. An immersive headphone experience with Dolby Atmos. Great integration with Amazon services. Unlimited cloud storage for Amazon content makes the 16GB version doable. 24/7 video help. Firefly is neat-o. App ecosystem lags behind iOS and Android, and Google apps could fill in big gaps. The best deal is an 16GB version with lock-screen ads, but the an ad-free 32GB HDX jumps up to $444. Doesn’t look any different than the last one. Firefly doesn’t always work.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/25/2014
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Review: Amazon Fire HDX 8.9
Source: Wired Magazine English Archive.org version
Tack-sharp, vibrant screen. Superb battery life. Top-notch stereo speakers. An immersive headphone experience with Dolby Atmos. Great integration with Amazon services. Unlimited cloud storage for Amazon content makes the 16GB version doable. 24/7 video help. Firefly is neat-o. App ecosystem lags behind iOS and Android, and Google apps could fill in big gaps. The best deal is an 16GB version with lock-screen ads, but the an ad-free 32GB HDX jumps up to $444. Doesn’t look any different than the last one. Firefly doesn’t always work.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/25/2014
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (2014) review
Source: Trusted Reviews English Archive.org version
The 2014 Kindle Fire HDX 8.9, much like last year’s model, is a great tablet for entertainment. That's really where it excels. It ticks those all-important boxes you want in a larger tablet as well: it’s light and comfortable to use, has fantastic speakers and a gorgeous screen. The new Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 sticks with much of the same great hardware but with a few improvements that make it a fantastic tablet for video and reading. Its only downfall is an operating system that still needs some fine-tuning.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/21/2014
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% performance: 90% features: 80% display: 90% mobility: 80% workmanship: 90%
80% Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (2014) review
Source: Trusted Reviews English Archive.org version
The 2014 Kindle Fire HDX 8.9, much like last year’s model, is a great tablet for entertainment. That's really where it excels. It ticks those all-important boxes you want in a larger tablet as well: it’s light and comfortable to use, has fantastic speakers and a gorgeous screen. The new Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 sticks with much of the same great hardware but with a few improvements that make it a fantastic tablet for video and reading. Its only downfall is an operating system that still needs some fine-tuning.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/21/2014
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% performance: 90% features: 80% display: 90% mobility: 80% workmanship: 90%
60% Amazon Fire HDX 8.9-inch
Source: Comp Reviews English Archive.org version
Amazon's updated 2014 Fire HDX 8.9-inch tablet seems to be a bit of a reactionary one. The device hasn't really changed much other than a faster processor and improved networking. Meanwhile, the competition has made some significant changes. This is still a good tablet, just not as great as it was when first released.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/07/2014
Rating: Total score: 60%
60% Amazon Fire HDX 8.9-inch
Source: Comp Reviews English Archive.org version
Amazon's updated 2014 Fire HDX 8.9-inch tablet seems to be a bit of a reactionary one. The device hasn't really changed much other than a faster processor and improved networking. Meanwhile, the competition has made some significant changes. This is still a good tablet, just not as great as it was when first released.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/07/2014
Rating: Total score: 60%
Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 review: a pretty one-way path
Source: Slashgear English Archive.org version
In using the HDX 8.9, I find myself able to do core things I want in a tablet, like email or gaming, and watching movies is a breeze. The screen on the HDX 8.9 is phenomenal, which only makes you want to watch movies and TV on it. The touchscreen is responsive, too. Interacting with the device is a pleasure.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/30/2014
Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 review: a pretty one-way path
Source: Slashgear English Archive.org version
In using the HDX 8.9, I find myself able to do core things I want in a tablet, like email or gaming, and watching movies is a breeze. The screen on the HDX 8.9 is phenomenal, which only makes you want to watch movies and TV on it. The touchscreen is responsive, too. Interacting with the device is a pleasure.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/30/2014
70% Amazon Fire HDX 8.9" (2014)
Source: PC Mag English Archive.org version
That's the plus and the minus of the Fire tablet series in a nutshell. Amazon makes it clear: This is not an Android tablet. It's an Amazon?tablet. And while that may give a lot of geeks the heebie-jeebies, it's a simple, clear path for people who don't want to worry about the technical details of their tablets. The Amazon media stores, FreeTime, and Mayday all come together in one theme, which is creating a tablet experience with even more hand-holding (and thus less flexibility) than Apple provides.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/27/2014
Rating: Total score: 70%
Amazon Fire HDX 8.9
Source: Laptop Mag English Archive.org version
Impressive battery life and comprehensive parental controls are just a couple of great reasons to buy the $379 Fire HDX 8.9. The high-resolution display is stunning, and you get fast performance and a suite of exclusive features for getting the most out of Amazon's vast library of content.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/27/2014
70% Amazon Fire HDX 8.9" (2014)
Source: PC Mag English Archive.org version
That's the plus and the minus of the Fire tablet series in a nutshell. Amazon makes it clear: This is not an Android tablet. It's an Amazon?tablet. And while that may give a lot of geeks the heebie-jeebies, it's a simple, clear path for people who don't want to worry about the technical details of their tablets. The Amazon media stores, FreeTime, and Mayday all come together in one theme, which is creating a tablet experience with even more hand-holding (and thus less flexibility) than Apple provides.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/27/2014
Rating: Total score: 70%
Amazon Fire HDX 8.9
Source: Laptop Mag English Archive.org version
Impressive battery life and comprehensive parental controls are just a couple of great reasons to buy the $379 Fire HDX 8.9. The high-resolution display is stunning, and you get fast performance and a suite of exclusive features for getting the most out of Amazon's vast library of content.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/27/2014

Foreign Reviews

88% Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (2014)
Source: e-media - Heft 11/2015 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 05/15/2015
Rating: Total score: 88%
88% Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (2014)
Source: e-media - Heft 11/2015 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 05/15/2015
Rating: Total score: 88%
96% Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (2014)
Source: SFT - Heft 3/2015 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 02/01/2015
Rating: Total score: 96%
98% Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (2014)
Source: Tablet PC - Heft 2/2015 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 02/01/2015
Rating: Total score: 98%
96% Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (2014)
Source: SFT - Heft 3/2015 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 02/01/2015
Rating: Total score: 96%
98% Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (2014)
Source: Tablet PC - Heft 2/2015 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 02/01/2015
Rating: Total score: 98%
92% Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (2014)
Source: Guter Rat! - Heft 2/2015 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 01/01/2015
Rating: Total score: 92%
92% Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (2014)
Source: Guter Rat! - Heft 2/2015 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 01/01/2015
Rating: Total score: 92%
83% Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (2014) 16GB WLAN
Source: Connect - Heft 1/2015 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 12/01/2014
Rating: Total score: 83%
86% Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (2014) (64 GB, WLAN + LTE)
Source: Stiftung Warentest - Heft 1/2015 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 12/01/2014
Rating: Total score: 86% display: 87% mobility: 92%
83% Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (2014) 16GB WLAN
Source: Connect - Heft 1/2015 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 12/01/2014
Rating: Total score: 83%
86% Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (2014) (64 GB, WLAN + LTE)
Source: Stiftung Warentest - Heft 1/2015 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 12/01/2014
Rating: Total score: 86% display: 87% mobility: 92%
Análisis del nuevo Kindle Fire HDX 8.9″ (2014)
Source: Teknofilo Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Excellent display; powerful hardware; good speakers; very attractive price. Negative: Uncomfortable position of power buttons and volume control.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/23/2014
Análisis del nuevo Kindle Fire HDX 8.9″ (2014)
Source: Teknofilo Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Excellent display; powerful hardware; good speakers; very attractive price. Negative: Uncomfortable position of power buttons and volume control.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/23/2014
80% Test : Amazon Fire HDX 8.9, une tablette puissante et endurante
Source: 01Net French FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/13/2014
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Test : Amazon Fire HDX 8.9, une tablette puissante et endurante
Source: 01Net French FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/13/2014
Rating: Total score: 80%

 

Amazon Kindle Fire HD 6 Kids Edition

Specifications

Amazon Kindle Fire HD 6 Kids EditionNotebook: Amazon Kindle Fire HD 6 Kids Edition
Processor: Mediatek MT8135
Graphics Adapter: Imagination PowerVR G6200
Display: 6.00 inch, 16:10, 1280 x 800 pixels
Weight: 0.36kg
Price: 149 euro
Links: Amazon homepage

Price comparison

Average Score: 75% - good

Average of 2 scores (from 2 reviews)

 

Reviews

81% Amazon Kindle Fire HD 6 Kids Edition Tablet Review | Notebookcheck
Limited. Amazon's newest iteration of the HD 6 tablet was designed with kids 3 years and up in mind. It is shipped with both a thick foam bumper and accidental damage protection. Our review will clarify how this child-friendly tablet is targeting its demographic.

Foreign Reviews

75% Das Tablet für Kinder
Source: Chip.de German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/05/2015
Rating: Total score: 75% price: 80% features: 52% display: 82% mobility: 78%
75% Das Tablet für Kinder
Source: Chip.de German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/05/2015
Rating: Total score: 75% price: 80% features: 52% display: 82% mobility: 78%

 

Comment

Amazon: Amazon is a company that is mainly known as an online retailer, but it also has its own product line called AmazonBasics. This product line includes a wide variety of products, including electronics, housewares, office supplies, sports and leisure items, and more. Amazon also works with other manufacturers to offer products under the "Amazon's Choice" brand, which are recommended by Amazon based on their reviews and popularity.


These graphics cards are not suited for Windows 3D games. Office and Internet surfing however is possible.

PowerVR SGX540:

PowerVR SGX544: OpenGL ES 2.0 compatible with 4 pixel and 2 vertex shaders

unknown:

Only some 3D games with very low demands are playable with these cards.

Qualcomm Adreno 330: Integrated graphics card in some Qualcomm Snapdragon SoCs, supports OpenGL ES 3.0

Imagination PowerVR G6200: Multi core (2 cluster) graphics card for ARM processors that supports OpenGL 4.x and ES 3.0

Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics cards.

Qualcomm Adreno 420: Integrated graphics card in the Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 SoCs with support for OpenGL ES 3.1 and DirectX 11 FL 11_2.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


:

OMAP 4430: SoC with two ARM Cortex-A9 cores including NEON SIMD engine and a PowerVR SGX540 graphics card.

OMAP 4460: Dual Cortex-A9 core CPU part with NEON SIMDs

OMAP 4470: Two Cortex-A9 cores with NEON SIMD extensions

Qualcomm Snapdragon:

800 MSM8974:

High-end ARM SoC with 4 CPU cores up to 2.3 GHz and an Adreno 330 GPU up to 450 MHz. Based on Qualcomm's Krait 400 architecture and is manufactured in a 28nm HPM process.

805 APQ8084:

High-end ARM SoC with 4 CPU cores up to 2.7 GHz and an Adreno 420 GPU. Based on Qualcomm's Krait-450 architecture and manufactured in a 28 nanometer HPM process.

Mediatek:

MT8135:

Dual-core Cortex-A15 combined with a dual-core Cortex-A7 "big.LITTLE" SoC that integrates a PowerVR G6200 GPU.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


6.00:

It is a small display format for smartphones. You shouldn't be severely defective in vision, and you won't see much detail on the screen and only have a small resolution available. For that, the device should be small and handy, easy to transport.

7.00:

This display format is in the mid-range for smartphones. It offers a compromise between good visibility, details and resolution on the screen, and you can still fit it into trouser pockets.

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


No weight comment found (one expected)!


80.05%: This rating is slightly above average, there are somewhat more devices with worse ratings. However, clear purchase recommendations look different.

» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

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Devices with the same GPU

Amazon Fire HD 8 inch 2015
PowerVR G6200, Mediatek MT8135, 8.00", 0.311 kg
Amazon Fire HD 10 inch 2015
PowerVR G6200, Mediatek MT8135, 10.10", 0.432 kg

Devices with Same Screen Size and/or Weight

Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Pro 2024
unknown, unknown, 8.00", 0.506 kg
Amazon Fire HD 8 2024
unknown, unknown, 8.00", 0.337 kg
Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids 2024
unknown, unknown, 8.00", 0.518 kg
Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids Pro 2023
unknown, unknown, 10.10", 0.658 kg
Amazon Fire HD 10 2023
unknown, unknown, 10.10", 0.4336 kg
Amazon Fire Max 11
Mali-G57 MP2, MT8188J, 11.00", 0.49 kg
Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Pro 2022
unknown, unknown, 8.00", 0.509 kg
Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus 2022
unknown, unknown, 8.00", 0.342 kg
Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids 2022
Mali-G52 MP2, Mediatek MT8 MT8169A, 8.00", 0.509 kg
Amazon Fire HD 8 2022
Mali-G52 MP2, Mediatek MT8 MT8169A, 8.00", 0.337 kg
Amazon Fire 7 Kids 2022
unknown, unknown, 7.00", 0.429 kg
Amazon Fire 7 2022
unknown, unknown, 7.00", 0.282 kg
Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids Edition 2021
unknown, unknown, 10.10", 0.716 kg
Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids Pro 2021
Mali-G72 MP3, Mediatek MT8 MT8183, 10.10", 0.718 kg
Amazon Fire HD 10 Plus 2021
Mali-G72 MP3, Mediatek MT8 MT8183, 10.10", 0.465 kg
Amazon Fire HD 10 2021
unknown, unknown, 10.10", 0.465 kg
Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Edition 2020
Mali-G52 MP1, Mediatek MT8 MT8168, 8.00", 0.355 kg
Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus 2020
Mali-G52 MP1, Mediatek MT8 MT8168, 8.00", 0.355 kg
Amazon Fire HD 8 2020
Mali-G52 MP1, Mediatek MT8 MT8168, 8.00", 0.355 kg
Amazon Fire HD 10 2019
Mali-G72 MP3, Mediatek MT8 MT8183, 10.10", 0.504 kg
Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids Edition 2019
Mali-G72 MP3, Mediatek MT8 MT8183, 10.10", 0.778 kg
Amazon Fire 7 2019
Mali-T720 MP2, MT8163 V/B 1.3 GHz, 7.00", 0.286 kg
Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Edition 2018
Mali-T720 MP2, MT8163 V/B 1.3 GHz, 8.00", 0.483 kg
Amazon Fire HD 8 2018
Mali-T720, MT8163 V/B 1.3 GHz, 8.00", 0.363 kg
Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids Edition
PowerVR GX6250, Mediatek MT8173, 10.10", 0.66 kg
Amazon Fire HD 10 2017
PowerVR GX6250, Mediatek MT8173, 10.10", 0.497 kg
Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Edition 2017
Mali-T720 MP2, MT8163 V/B 1.3 GHz, 8.00", 0.483 kg
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