![]() The entire Amazon ecosystem has a copious number of titles to keep you basically reading forever. The Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 is being billed as the definitive e-reader that excels at reading magazines, newspapers, eBooks and graphic novels. Don’t let the Kindle name fool you, just because this one is graced with one of the best displays out there.Amazon has an extensive track record of releasing seven inch tablets, but has only ever released two 8.9 inch models. Colors are accurate for the most part, while exhibiting very low distortion at wide viewing angles. Essentially, it’s more than visible even with the sun shining down upon it. Outdoor visibility isn’t a problem with this one at all, thanks to its potent 500 nits of brightness. It’s undeniably crisp, giving plenty attention to even the smallest of details – with no visible pixels to the eye. Remarked as having an HDX display, one that’s based on LCD technology, there’s no questioning the amount of detail it delivers with its number crunching resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels (339 ppi). Nevertheless, it’s still a larger one than its 7-inch sibling, so it’s meant to compete against those 10-inchers in the space. Technically, this isn’t a tablet some would vouch as being a “full-sized” offering, seeing that its screen measures up at 8.9-inches. Easily one of the sharpest displays around. Amazon could’ve easily omitted the two to save on cost, but as always, it’s something we welcome with open arms – and it can come in handy during those inopportune moments.ĭisplay Utterly detailed. One surprising addition, however, is the inclusion of both a front and rear camera, which size up respectively at 1.2 and 8-megapixels. Specifically, they include its microUSB port, various microphones, 3.5mm headset jack, and dual-firing speakers. Considering that this is more of an entry-level offering, it doesn’t see any additional amenities aside from the usual suspects around its trim. Though a bit unconventional, its power button and volume controls are recessed and facing the rear – making it tough for us to try and feel them out. Indeed, it’s super lightweight at 13.55 oz (384 gr), making it feel like we’re not holding anything at all in our hands. Slightly breaking things up is a glossy strip along the rear, which is adorned with a few angled cuts to give the entire thing a pleasant accent. We like that its tapered edges help to give us a decent amount of grip when holding it, while its soft touch matte casing keeps it clean looking for the most part. Sure, it would’ve been swell to see something more daring, but its design serves its purpose in being an affordable thing. And you can bet it’s also cheaper than its esteemed rival, but will the Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 actually prove to be a viable threat?ĭesign Simple and sweet, with a splash of glossiness to break things up.įlaunting the same design aesthetics as its 7-inch counterpart, the Kindle Fire HDX 8.9’s design is a humble one to say the least – without coming off as being too cookie cutter. Yes, it has a display that’s more detailed. ![]() Naturally, it complements the smaller 7-inch model we reviewed over this past fall, but it’s obvious that this larger model is setting its eyes on taking a piece of the pie from the iPad Air. We’ve seen the commercial play on TV several times, so we thought it was about time we checked out Amazon’s full-sized tablet offering in the Kindle Fire HDX 8.9. ![]()
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