Amazon has a faster Fire HDX 8.9, the cheaper Fire HD tablets and Fire HD Kids Edition announced. In addition, Fire OS upgrade to version 4 Sangria and there are new Kindle-readers, including the Voyage.
The Fire HDX 8.9 has a faster processor: an unnamed quad-core with clock speed of 2.5 GHz and a gpu that is 70 percent better performance. The 8.9″screen with a resolution of 2560×1600 pixels, after a software update about Plus Dynamic Light Control feature, the color reproduction adjusts to ambient light. Furthermore, there is now support for Dolby Atmos and wi-fi ac. The new HDX 8.9 is released in October for 379 dollars; the 4g version is $ 100 more expensive.
There are two new Kindle HD tablets, with schermdiagonalen of 6 inches and 7 inches and pixel density in the screens, respectively, 252ppi and 216ppi. Also these tablets have a quad-core, with clock speed of 1.5 GHz, and they come in five colors available. The 6″-Kindle HD gets a price of $ 99 and the 7″version is $ 139 costs, which Amazon especially on price wants to compete.
In addition, there is the Fire HD Kids Edition, which is in a 6″ and 7″version appears. Amazon gives a 2 year warranty where the company promises ‘no questions’ replacement. The tablet comes with a FreeTime Unlimited subscription, which gives access to Amazons collection of books, games, movies, and apps without any additional costs. The 7″-kindertablet coming in October for $ 149 and the 6″version will cost than $ 189.
At the same time with the tablets, Fire OS 4 “Sangria” appeared and the previous generation of tablets from Amazon will get the update over-the-air. The OS is based on Android 4.4 kit kat and includes Family Library to share content between family members and unlimited storage for photos. In addition, there are improvements in the area of stream content and battery life.
Also in the e-readers, there is news: the Kindle Voyage is officially announced. This is 7.6 mm thin and weighs 185 grams. The screen shows a high resolution with pixel density of 300ppi. There is a light sensor for automatically adjusting the exposure, and the edges of your screen contain touch buttons that provides users with a soft touch the pages to turn. The price is in the US for $ 199, but will be in Europe 189 euros, while the 3g variant 249 euros will cost.
The cheapest Kindle gets touch operation, a 20 percent more powerful processor and more storage capacity. The price is 79 dollars.
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