Starting with the upgraded Fire HDX 8.9, the tablet is now powered by Qualcomm’s top of the line Snapdragon 805 quad-core processor and runs on Fire OS 4 “Sangria,” which is a brand-new version of the company’s AOSP-based operating system.
Among other features, the Fire HDX 8.9 will come with an 8.9-inch 2560x1600p display, 8MP rear camera, and 720p HD front camera. The design is same as the last-generation.
“The team has packed an incredible amount of technology and innovation into the new Fire HDX—an exclusive HDX display, a powerful quad-core processor, a 70% faster graphics engine, exceptional audio with Dolby Atmos, and the fastest Wi-Fi—and it’s still startlingly light,” said Jeff Bezos, Amazon.com Founder and CEO.
“Fire HDX combines best-in-class hardware with exclusive features and services from Fire OS 4 including Firefly, the Mayday button, Family Library, ASAP, and more,” added Bezos.
Coming to the new Fire HD 6 and 7 tablets, which are powered by an unspecified quad-core processor and pack 2MP rear camera, HD display, VGA front camera, 8 or 16GB of internal storage and Wi-Fi support. Like HDX 8.9, the Fire HD tablets also run on Fire OS 4.
Lastly, the Fire HD Kids Edition, which is basically a tweaked version of the Fire HD 6 or Fire HD 7 tablet. It packs the same specs as the Fire HD tablets but comes with a kid-proof case, 2-years warranty, and 1 Year of Amazon FreeTime Unlimited.
Pricing and availability
All of Amazon’s new or upgraded tablets are now available for pre-order in the United States. The Fire HD 6 and 7 tablets will start shipping on October 2, while the Kids Edition and upgraded HDX 8.9 will reach the consumers on October 21. Select colour options of these tablet might have a longer shipping time.
Amazon Fire HD 6: Starts $99, to be released in Black, Magenta, White, Citron and Cobalt colours
Amazon Fire HD 7: Starts $139, to be released in Black, Magenta, White, Citron and Cobalt colours
Amazon Fire HDX 8.9: Starts $379, to be released in Black colour
Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 LTE: Starts $529, to be released in Black colour
Amazon Fire HD Kids Edition (6-inch): $149, to be released in Blue, Green and Pink
Amazon Fire HD Kids Edition (7-inch): $189, to be released in Blue, Green and Pink
One reply on “Amazon introduces Fire HD 6 & HD 7 tablets, upgrades Fire HDX 8.9”
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