Amazon has put on the market its new generation of tablets: Kindle Fire HDX. There are two models launched, which have 7 and 8,9-inch screens, and to be interesting options in the market, the first offers a resolution of 1.980 x 1.200 (323 dpi), while the second reaches 2.560 x 1.600 ( 339 dpi).
Therefore, it is clear that Amazon does not want to miss the train of screens with impressive resolutions, as with the Nexus 7, and has taken a very decisive step in this section. But here the news of the new Kindle Fire HDX does not end, since the included processor is also interesting: a Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 quad-core running at 2,2 GHz.
This inclusion ensures a more than good capacity for the execution of all types of applications and places these models as one of the most powerful on the market. In addition, the amount of RAM included is double that of the previous generation, so it reaches the 2 GB. By the way, the GPU integrated into the processor, an Adreno 330, enables excellent performance of 3D games.
Regarding storage, versions will be put on both models of 16, 32 and 64 GB. Additionally, it is important to note that the new Kindle Fire HDX have dual WiFi antenna, which improves connectivity, front camera for videoconferencing and microUSB port (does not include Bluetooth). A specific detail of the 8,9-inch Ed model is that it has an eight megapixel rear camera that includes an LED flash and is capable of recording 1080p videos.
Regarding the design, it should be noted that the edges of the new tablets are beveled, which gives them a different and, at the same time, striking appearance. Additionally, it should be noted that the thickness of the 7-inch model is 8,9 millimeters, while the one with a larger screen reaches 7,87 mm. Regarding the weight, those offered by the new Kindle Fire HDX are of 303 and 374 grams respectively.
New version of the operating system
With the new Kindle Fire HDX also comes version 3.0 of Amazon's Android-based operating system (called Mojito). This development is based on Android 4.2. The appearance of the previous versions is maintained, with some modifications. The Silk browser is maintained and the functionality called Mayday, which is a personal assistant that Amazon has developed for online technical service (for now it will only be available in the US).
Besides, new services are included that are interesting. An example is Amazon Instant Prime, which allows you to download videos to enjoy them offline. In addition, it is also from the calving X rayFor both music, cinema and TV, the first can even act as karaoke and the second is a database with information on movies and series.
The arrival to the market will take place in two differentiated batches (and the regions chosen at first, apart from the US, have not been confirmed). The 7-inch Kindle Fire HDX It will begin to be sold on October 18 at a price of € 229 in its WiFi version. Regarding the 8,9 "model, the chosen date is November 7 and will cost about € 329. If you want to get the models with LTE connectivity, these will cost an additional 100 euros. By the way, the Kindle Fire HD model is lowered to € 139.
