Amazon introduced the Kindle Fire HDX, the third generation of its tablet - Journal Times Business

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presented on Wednesday (25/09) the new model of its tablet, the Kindle Fire HDX. The new handset is available in two sizes, with screen 7 or 8.9 inches.

The third generation of Amazon’s tablet comes equipped with quad-core Snapdragon 800 Qualcomm’s 2.2 GHz According to the company, the new chip will make the tablet is three times faster than its predecessor.

The 7-inch device has a resolution of 1920 x 1200, as the larger model, 8.9 inches, has a resolution of 2560 x 1600. According to Amazon, with 2 GB of RAM, the new tablets have a four times better graphics performance than the previous model. Both come with a new version of the operating system Fire OS based on Android.

The new Amazon tablet will be available with 4G technology and battery life to 11 hours of use.

Both models have a front camera high definition, but only the 8.9-inch version comes with 8 megapixel rear camera that records video in HD.

Another novelty of the Kindle Fire HDX is the inclusion of a free shuttle service available live for any time of year, named Mayday Button. When you push the button, an analyst at Amazon answers the call and help you through videoconference. According to Amazon, the response time to service requests is less than 15 seconds.

new tablets go on sale in the United States on different dates. The 7-inch will be available in October and the 8.9-inch comes in November. Both devices will be sold with a storage capacity of 16 GB, 32 GB and 64 GB. The smaller model is priced between U.S. $ 229 and U.S. $ 309, since the larger model will cost from $ 379 to $ 479. 4G versions will cost $ 100 more.

Besides HDX Kindle Fire, Amazon also announced that it will sell an updated version of the Kindle Fire HD for $ 139.

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Amazon goes "beyond HD" with new line of Kindle Fire tablets HDX - Techworld

high-resolution screen, HDX Fire is available in both 7 “and 8.9″. Prices are between $ 230 and $ 380 in the U.S..

Amazon announced on Wednesday, 25/9, the new Kindle Fire tablet HDX and an update of the Kindle Fire HD.

As the name suggests, the Kindle Fire HDX is the new top of the line tablet from Amazon. The device will be available in models with screens 7 and 8.9-inch high resolution. Both has a resolution of 1920×1200 pixels with the largest model of 8.9 “registrango 339 pixels per inch, while the version 7″ have 323 ppi.

In addition, the new gadget brings 800 2.2GHz Snapdragon processor, battery with approximately 11 hours duration for varied use.

Kindle Fire 7-inch HDX goes on sale in the U.S. on 18/10 at a suggested price of $ 230. Already the larger version with 8.9-inch screen, arriving there on 7/11 and will cost $ 380 – for now do not say anything about a possible launch in Brazil.

New Kindle Fire HD

have the updated version of Kindle Fire brings HD 7 inch screen with 1280×800 pixels resolution (216 ppi), dual-core processor at 1.5GHz, and the new system OS 3.0 Fire “Mojito” Amazon’s software based on Android.

The gadget comes in 7/10, with a suggested price of $ 140, about $ 60 less than its predecessor.

Amazon announces its new Kindle Fire tablet - Afternoon On The Line

Amazon revealed the features of its new Kindle Fire tablet series, three models that will hit the market gradually between October 2 and November 7 in the United States, with a starting price for the most economical device, Kindle Fire HD 8GB for $ 139.

The company said on Wednesday, 25, on their website that the new generation Kindle Fire has double the memory of its predecessor and processing capacity of your operating system three times.

Kindle Fire 7-inch HD will be available from October 2, while the Kindle Fire 7-inch HDX will hit the market on October 18, and the Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 inches on November 7 .

The minimum cost of a Kindle Fire HDX will be $ 229 for the 7-inch device with 16 GB of storage and Wi-Fi connection The price rises to $ 379 for the 8.9 model.

screen resolution ranges from 216 ppi (pixels per inch) for the Kindle Fire HD, the 339 ppi for the Kindle Fire 8.9-inch HDX.

Amazon reduced the weight of the device and the battery of the new Kindle Fire has an average duration of 10 hours.

Fire HDX models come with front camera, equipped to download video to see movies, for example, without needing to be connected to the internet and incorporate a system of second screen that allows view content on an external monitor while using the tablet to something else.

Amazon launched Fire for HDX tool Mayday call customer service, which allows users to receive personalized service from a company employee. This system will be available for free, any time during every day of the year.

three devices are now available to order on Amazon.

Amazon announces new Kindle Fire tablets HDX. Check the specifications - Tecmundo

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Amazon may even still have not turned to smartphones, but still betting heavily on its online Kindle Fire tablet. The company recently announced two new HDX models, with screen sizes of 7 and 8.9 inches, specifications considerably higher than last year’s model HD, improvements in software in general and a body thinner and lighter – not to mention the insane technology support, Mayday.

new devices have a molded body of magnesium which causes them to spend a great feeling of lightness, especially with respect to version 8.9 inches and weighing about 374 grams. Comparatively, one 9.7-inch iPad 4 is approximately 653 grams, almost twice the new product from Amazon.

HDX Specifications Kindle Fire 7 “

• Operating System: Fire OS 3.0 (“Mojito”);
• CPU (CPU): 800 Snapdragon (quad-core 2.2 GHz);
• graphics processor (GPU): Adreno 330,
• Screen: 7 inches;
• Resolution: 1920×1200 pixels;
• Pixel density: 323 ppi;
• RAM: 2 GB;
• Storage memory: 16 GB, 32 GB or 64 GB;
• Front camera: HD;
• Battery: 11 hours of life in common use – 17 hours in reading mode;
• Dimensions: 19.1 cm (width) x 12.8 cm (height);
• Thickness: 0.9 cm;
• Weight: 303 grams on the WiFi model and 311 grams in 4G.

Specifications Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 “

• Operating System: Fire OS 3.0 (“Mojito”);
• CPU (CPU): 800 Snapdragon (quad-core 2.2 GHz);
• graphics processor (GPU): Adreno 330,
• Screen: 8.9 inch;
• Resolution: 2560×1600 pixels;
• Pixel density: 339 ppi;
• RAM: 2 GB;
• Storage memory: 16 GB, 32 GB or 64 GB;
• Integrated digital camera: 8 megapixels;
• Front camera: HD;
• Battery: 12 hours of life in common use – 18 hours in reading mode;
• Dimensions: 23.1 cm (width) x 15.8 cm (height);
• Thickness: 0.78 cm;
• Weight: 374 grams on the WiFi model and 384 grams in 4G.

Underneath the hood

According to the company, the new gadgets will have three times more performance thanks to its Snapdragon processor 800 2.2 GHz, 2 GB of RAM (twice) and an Adreno 330 GPU which gives four times more power graph. And it all comes with a battery that should last up to 11 hours – 17 in reading mode.

model has a 7-inch screen and 8.9-inch 1920×1200 has 2560×1600. Both handsets are dual-band, 802.11n will have two antennas will have a front camera for HD. Additionally, a larger version will also have a rear camera of 8 MP.

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Additionally, the tablets come with a sensing technology that automatically adjusts not only the brightness but also the image contrast according to ambient light, making it easy to use both in dark rooms as under strong sunlight . Both devices have versions 16, 32 and 64 GB of storage.

Improved Software

The operating system of the HDX is the newest installation of the software from Amazon, a modified version of Android 4.2.2 called Fire OS 3.0 (code-named “Mojito”). The carousel style is no longer required and can be exchanged for a common framework for applications, and the company has made considerable improvements in apps for email, calendar and document editing.

Besides the large list of Kindle content, including books and movies to the software’s growing Amazon Appstore, you can now download the Prime Instant Videos to watch the recordings offline. Basically, this means that the owners of the HDX have access to the largest collection of DVDs on the planet.

Another interesting innovation is the X-Ray, which adds lyrics to the songs you are listening to and can even identify the song that is playing a show or movie you watch. Additionally, the tool will provide you curious about what you are seeing, characters and stories of all the information available on IMDb.

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Immediate Relief

The most curious, however, is for the Mayday button that appears when you drag the settings panel of the top screen of the Fire. Basically, trigger the feature causes you to receive a video call with a technician who will provide support for troubleshooting issues with the tablet for up to 15 seconds, 24 hours a day.

During the conversation, your microphone is turned on, but the camera does not – which means that you need not worry about being seen as calls for help from the bathroom. Company staff can explain how to do something, analyze the situation, giving visual instructions by means of arrows and diagrams drawn on your screen or even take control of your device remotely and fix the problem yourself.

Knowing who is walking on thin ice, since this type of appeal may raise concerns about privacy and security of information while technicians are “invading” your device, Amazon has created a series of TV commercials to show feature as something friendly and simple. One reaches a point of mentioning that the support specialist can not see you. Check it out below.

How much is it?

HDX new Kindle Fire hit the market at a price of $ 230 (about R $ 513) for the 7-inch model and $ 380 (around R $ 848) for the 8.9, passing for their $ 330 (about R $ 736) and $ 480 (almost U.S. $ 1,071) with the addition of compatibility with LTE. In addition, the company also announced that the enhanced version of last year’s Fire HD is available for U.S. $ 140 (approximately £ 312).

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Devices American giant electronic retailing are presented with screens of 7 inches and 8.9

Amazon, the American giant online retailer, announced Wednesday two new models of its tablet, the Kindle Fire, with 7 screens and 8.9 inch high definition. According to the company, the devices, now known as Kindle Fire HDX, are three times faster than previous versions of the product and have twice the memory – especially useful in running games and applications.

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With the exception of the screen, the two new devices have the same basic hardware, with a quad-core processor with 2.2 GHz and 2 GB of RAM. The operating system is Google’s Android in its version 4.2.2. The Fire HDX also features a rear camera with 8 megapixels.

The basic version of the 7-inch model with 16GB of storage, Wi-Fi and display ads virtual store, it costs $ 229. Full version with 64 GB and ability to connect to 4G networks, costs $ 424. The same rule applies to the device with 8.9-inch screen, which starts with the price of $ 379 and can reach $ 594 – according to the chosen configuration.

Kindle Fire HD, with 7-inch screen, is still sold by Amazon, but the price dropped from $ 199 to $ 139. The company’s strategy is clear on this point. She favors the sale of electronics at a price much more affordable than the competition, which ultimately ensuring the consumption of their services online. For example, the simplest iPad mini with 8.9 screen and 16 GB of memory, is sold by Apple for $ 329.

Evolution Kindle family

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original Kindle

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Launched in 2007, the first version of the Kindle cost $ 399, had only 250 MB of internal storage and 6-inch screen. Was the only one to bring a slot for SD memory cards. With its electronic ink technology, so that the words on the screen from electrical pulses, the device was responsible for revolutionizing the electronic books industry. Just five hours after its release, the device was already exhausted. The replacement took about five months to happen, in April 2008.

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original Kindle

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Launched in 2007, the first version of the Kindle cost $ 399, had only 250 MB of internal storage and 6-inch screen. Was the only one to bring a slot for SD memory cards. With its electronic ink technology, so that the words on the screen from electrical pulses, the device was responsible for revolutionizing the electronic books industry. Just five hours after its release, the device was already exhausted. The replacement took about five months to happen, in April 2008.

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Kindle 2

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Amazon promoted changes in the model launched in 2009: decrease the size of the Kindle and inserted a more compact keyboard. The card slot was removed, and ampresa introduced a 2 GB disk for storing digitized electronic books and music. It cost $ 359.

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Kindle DX

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Featured the market in 2009, the Kindle DX had a 9.7 inch screen fleeing the standard adopted by the company. Besides the size, the main novelty of the device was the ability to communicate with Amazon’s 3G network, the Whispernet outside the United States. He had 4 GB of internal storage and cost $ 489.

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Kindle 3

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Kindle 3, 2010, marked the beginning of a new era for the Amazon. Besides being smaller than previous models, although mantar the 6-inch screen, it was released in two versions: Wi-Fi and 3G, sold for 139 and $ 189, respectively. With the strategy, the company managed to increase the acceptance of your product in the market. In the same year, Amazon launched a special version of the reader with ads, which helped reduce the price of the device for $ 114.

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Kindle 4

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2011, only one model Kindle 4 was released, with a 6-inch screen, 2GB of storage and without the physical keyboard. Amazon chose to decrease the handset, inluindo only the navigation buttons. To create annotations, the user needs to access a virtual keyboard controlled by four buttons. The price of the unit was $ 109.

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Kindle toutch

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in 2011, Amazon supreendeu the market to launch a digital book reader with touch screen completely. The Kindle Touch Wi-Fi hit the market for $ 139, with its 4 GB of memory and 6-inch screen. The 3G version, with the same configuration, cost $ 189.

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Kindle Fire

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Released in 2011, the Kindle Fire marked the company’s entry in the market for tablets. Able to run games and movies, the device has become a great channel for the distribution of digital content company. Its LCD screen of 7 inches was lower than that of rivals, but it was the price he stood out: $ 199. With it, the Amazom became the third largest company in the tablet market behind Apple and Samsung.

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Kindle Paperwhite

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Paperwhite, launched in 2012, brings a 6-inch screen with higher resolution, 212 dots per inch, and indoor lighting for reading in low light. Despite being the more advanced reader, it brings only 2 GB of internal memory. Your Wi-Fi version costs $ 139, while the 3G goes for $ 199.

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Kindle Fire HD

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Realizing the success of the previous model, Amazon launched three series products Fire. The first Kindle Fire HD, with 7-inch screen, is similar to the previous one, but with improvements in processing power and storage. The 8.9-inch model offers even more options, including a version with access to 4G networks in the United States. Your hardware is comparable to the iPad, which makes it an alternative to the Apple device. He sins, however, has no digital camera and rear screen as sharp as the competition, and have lower processing power.

The simplest model with 16GB costs $ 199, the 32GB goes for $ 249. Already the Fire HD 8.9 16GB with Wi-Fi costs $ 299, while the 32GB goes for $ 369. 4G versions are more expensive, ranging from 499 (32 GB) and 599 (64 GB) dollars.

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Amazon Releases § or the new Kindle Fire the HDC. The new versions Go to fullscreen m ª tà ª s £ 7 m, with 323 pixels and 8.9 inches with 329 pÃxeis.

Amazon released the new Kindle Fire the HDC. The new versions come with screens have 7 with 323 pixels and 8.9 inches with 329 pixels. The new devices bring a Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 quad-core (2.2 GHz) and multiply by three the speed of the Kindle Fire. The battery capacity increases, and can now be connected for eleven hours, according to Amazon.

The Fire 7” cost $ 229, while the version 8:09” will cost $ 379.

Nexus 7

Nexus 7 (2013) is the second line of the Google Nexus tablet in partnership with Asus and comes with the latest version of the most popular mobile operating system in the world, Android 4.3 Jelly Bean. Connectivity is now LTE and comes witha range of up to 9 hours of HD video playback and 10 hours of surfing the web or reading.

Available from 3 October in Portugal from 249 euros.

Sony FDR-AX1E

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available from 4,500 euros.

Surface 2

outside look the same, but not são.A Microsoft has released two new versions of its tablet PC. The devices come with Windows 8.1, an update of the new operating system from Microsoft. Both come with a screen Surface ClearType HD and versão_RT the camera has been improved to 1.3 Megapixels. Also arise with new accessories, like the cover touch lighter than the previous one.

The Surface 2 is available from 439 euros and Surface Pro 2 from 899 euros.

Samsung Galaxy Note 3

Note 3 The new one comes with a Full HD screen Super Amoled wider (5.7 inches). The battery is also more powerful and offers greater autonomy (3,200 mAh) and 13-megapixel rear camera with flash and Stabilization Smart CRI LED. The processor is LTE: 2.3GHz Quad-Core and the operating system is Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean). This new Note also has a S Pen with enhanced functionality.

is already available in the domestic market.

Galaxy Gear

Galaxy Gear is the proposal from Samsung in the range of “smart watch”. The built-in speaker allows users to make calls hands-free directly from Gear. The processor is 800 MHz and the Super AMOLED screen (320 x 320) with 1.63 inches (41.4 mm). This smart watch has a screen 1.9-megapixel BSI sensor, camera with Auto Focus / Sound & Shot.

is already available in the domestic market.

Amazon announces the launch of new line of Kindle tablets - D24am.com

São Paulo – The Amazon yesterday launched the third generation of the company’s tablet called Kindle Fire HDX. The two new models, 7 and 8.9 inch, high definition and have a new feature exclusive user technical support on the screen that is betting the company to gain advantage against rival devices from Apple and Google.

The “Mayday” (“Emergency”) starts instantly videoconference with a technical support representative from Amazon, you can teach the user to operate the device and even access the device remotely . Available 24 hours, the new service technician will have maximum time of 15 seconds to wait for user support.

“Many of the things we do together high technology and hard work. This is one of those things,” said the CEO of Amazon, Jeff Bezos, during the launch of the tablets in the Amazon headquarters in Seattle, United States.

The company did not disclose how many employees technical support are behind the service “Mayday”, but Bezos said the company was training “thousands” of people and was prepared to make new hires if necessary. “We’ll be ready for Christmas morning, which is always a great day technical support for us,” said Bezos.

Lighter

new tablets are lighter and more powerful than the previous generation of Kindle HD – what appears to be an attempt by the company to intensify the dispute with the Apple iPad, the current market leader.

Equipped with the new quad-core Snapdragon 800, Qualcomm, 2.2 GHz, 2 GB of RAM, Wi-Fi, 4G and battery able to last 11 hours, the third generation of tablets from Amazon have versions with storage capacities of 16GB, 32GB and 64GB.

smaller, 7-inch, cost from $ 229 (for 16GB version), and the largest, with 8.9 inches, it will cost from $ 379.

For comparison, the iPad mini starts at $ 329 and the traditional iPad, with the same specifications for capacity and connectivity, costs $ 499.

Kindle Fire tablets HDX hit the market starting next month in the United States. No release date in Brazil.

Amazon announces Kindle Fire tablet HDX 8.9 and 7 - Adrenaline

Amazon announced a new series of Kindle Fire tablets HDX , which will include two devices, one of 8.9 and other 7 inch . The company did not skimp on the HDX screen because the display of HDX 8.9 has 2,560 x 1,600 resolution and 339 ppi, while the HDX 7 has 1,920 x 1,200 and 323 ppi. The pixel density is greater than both the Retinal Display iPad 3 which is 264 ppi.

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Both devices come with the quad-core Snapdragon 800 2.2 Ghz, 2GB of RAM and a choice of 16GB, 32GB and 64GB memory. Amazon promises 11 hours of battery for normal use, and 17 hours if you switch the mode. Both have only one port of entry or exit, which is the micro-USB, and HD front camera. Already HDX 8.9 has a rear camera that shoots in 1080p resolution and an LED flash. The company has not confirmed which version of Android use the tablet.

Another addition is an icon called “Mayday “, which automatically calls an expert tech support from Amazon, which, according to the company, will be available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year – or 366, if it is a leap year. The expert appears on the screen of the tablet itself, which, according to president of Amazon, Jeff Bezos , to make more efficient technical support than if it were done by telephone. Check out the advertising service, which explains more about it in the video below:

As for prices: Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 will cost $ 379 in the 16GB version and will be released on November 7th. The 4G 16GB version will cost $ 479 and will arrive on December 10. But the Kindle Fire 7 HDX will cost $ 229 for the 16GB version and $ 329 in the 4G version with the same memory. Amazon did not disclose that the products reach the Brazil . Via Engadget.

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