Special Features of the Amazon Kindle Fire HDX Tablet
The Amazon Kindle is a hand-held, e-reading device that allows you to download and read e-books, magazines, Internet pages, newspapers, and other forms of digital media. Unlike its predecessors, the Amazon Kindle Fire HDX tablets allow a number of additional features including the ability to stream music and videos, a set of basic apps, and a color screen. The Kindle store is also integrated into each Kindle device and holds more than 6 million e-books.
What models are available for the Kindle Fire HDX Tablets?The Amazon Kindle Fire HDX tablet is available in two models: the 7-inch model and 8.9-inch model. The devices were released in October 2013 and November 2013, respectively. They each include Wi-Fi connectivity and a Fire OS 3 operating system that can be upgraded to Fire OS 5.
What are the special features of both tablet models?The digital storage capacities offered are 16 GB, 32 GB, and 64 GB. These Amazon Fire HD tablets let you download applications, add annotations to text, create book collections, and archive content automatically. A page-turning function that visually turns the page is also featured as well as automatic bookmarking and a built-in Oxford English Dictionary. You can make the tablet kid-friendly, too. Additional features on this Kindle include:
- GPS
- Gyroscope
- Light sensor
- Accelerometer
- Microphone
- Camera
- Bluetooth compatibility
These tablets contain a Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor including 2 GB of RAM and an Adreno 330 GPU. There are external volume controls, a 3.5 mm headphone jack, and two attached stereo speakers that run on a Dolby Digital Plus audio engine. The 8.9-inch model features HD 1080p video shot with an 8-MP rear camera. Both models contain 720hp video shot with a 1.2-MP front camera. They also feature a 2 GB memory and 11 or 12 hours of battery life depending on the model with 4500 mAh.
An upgrade from previous models, the Fire HD, has an LCD display screen that features a high-density 323 or 339 pixels per inch between the models, and 100% sRGB. Cameras on both models also contain a polarizing filter and reduced glare. The 7-inch model weighs 10.7 ounces, includes a 1920x1200 resolution and is 7.3x5.0x0.35 inches. The 8.9-inch model weighs 13.2 ounces, includes a 2560x1600 resolution, and is 9.1x6.2 0.3 inches.
What accessories are available for these tablets?A 5-watt power adapter is compatible with the 7-inch model, and a 9-watt PowerFast charger is compatible with the 8.9-inch model. A USB 2.0 cable works with both devices. Additional accessories like keyboard cases, adapters, standing cases, sleeves, and screen protectors can be found for these tablet models.
