On Wednesday (17), Amazon showed, once again, who is even interested in becoming a hardware company to launch six new, some new, some devices only modernized. Among the highlights are an e-reader called Kindle tip Voyage of $ 199 (about R $ 470), and the cheapest tablet with touch-screen technology that the company has launched the Fire HD for $ 6 99 (R $ 235). According to a statement, all devices go on sale in October, but still no expected arrival in Brazil
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According to Reuters, the expansion of the Kindle line reinforces the commitment of the company’s chief executive, Jeff Bezos, to develop devices as a way to keep users and strengthen its core business of retail and shopping.
The Voyage Kindle is thinner version of the entire history of the device: it has only 7.6 mm, weighs 180 grams and has a 6 inch screen. Furthermore, it is more robust thanks to its new embedded glass and rear magnesium. The Voyage also behind the new version of display technology called Paperwhite that, according to the company, has more resolution, more contrast and 39% brighter. The adaptive front light is more intelligent, being able to automatically adjust to ambient light and make subtle transactions. The Free 3G, present in previous versions, will also be on Kindle Voyage.
The largest online retailer in the United States also redesigned its basic Kindle e-reader to include a screen with touch sensitivity. It will cost us $ 79 (R $ 185), about 15% more than the current basic model. According to Amazon, it is 20% faster than the previous version and back twice the memory storage.
Journalist of the Fire HD version shows for children in the event
Tablets of all kinds and for all ages
The Fire HD, billed as the cheapest tablet of the company, comes in two versions: 6 inches, which actually costs less than $ 100, US $ 99 to be exact, and the 7-inch, which will retail for $ 139 (£ 330). Both come with quad-core 1.5GHz processor, front and rear camera and a million pixels HD screen. The screen is Gorilla Glass and both sizes are available in black, white, blue, green and pink. Battery life is estimated at eight hours.
Other devices are revealed the Kindle Fire tablet HDX and a tablet designed for children. The new HDX Fire tablet from Amazon has 8.9-inch screen, quad-core 2.5 GHz Wi-Fi and a version that will also bring 4G processor. According to Amazon itself, your tablet is 374 grams lighter than the iPad Air and sonically more powerful thanks to Dolby Atmos system. The North American market, he comes for $ 379 (R $ 900) in the Wi-Fi version and £ 479 (R $ 1.130) in the 4G version. Amazon also updated its Fire tablet 7 inch and 8.9.
But the tablet designed for children called Kids Fire HD Edition and will be marketed in two versions, one 6-inch for $ 149 (R $ 350) and a 7-inch for $ 189 (R $ 450). The devices are already in pre-sale and offer two years warranty. . In terms of hardware, the tablets bring quad-core processor rear HD display, front camera and
OS arrives to the fourth version: Sangria
Another novelty announced by Amazon is its fourth version of its, the Fire OS 4 operating system codenamed Sangria. According to the company, the software update includes the best content and cloud computing and allows the creation of different profiles on the same device.
Based on Android KitKat, the Fire OS includes the Advanced Streaming and Prediction, called ASAP, which provides feature films and TV episodes that you will want to attend, and also Smart Suspend, which creates a specific profile for when the tablet is not in use turn off the WiFi to deliver up to 25% more useful for battery life.
According to Amazon, the Fire OS 4 will be available on all tablets fourth and third generation through an update and arrives next year.
* With information from Reuters.
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