Testseek.com have collected 153 expert reviews of the Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 inch and the average rating is 80%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 inch.
December 2013
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The editors liked
The 7-inch before it
The 8.9 is one solid tablet. And goddamn is it light. Did we mention it's light. It's light
The editors didn't like
One of our main beefs with the 7-inch HDX (which still persists in the 8.9 version) is the lack of Google apps. Admittedly thATT#39
S not so much a flaw as it is a choice we're not exactly fond of. But it's a choice that comes with a lot of consequences. The
The Kindle Fire HDX is definitely a nice device, but remember it's not for everyone. I really wish it was, because specs like this and hardware like this for under $400 is a great deal. However, if you are locked into Amazon's ecosystem and if you're an...
Published: 2013-12-06, Author: Daniel , review by: ubergizmo.com
Amazon certainly improved its Kindle Fire tablets with the release of the Kindle Fire HDX, and in the case of the 8.9-inch version, it's now able to offer an experience that can easily rival its competitors and even larger tablets.With that said, we feel...
The Fire HDX is generally very good at what it sets out to do. If your primary interest in a Kindle is in using apps, playing games, watching movies, and reading, this really is an excellent tablet for the money. You're getting incredible hardware - I ...
Slim, light, and sturdy, Bright, sharp screen, Very long battery life, Mayday 24/7 tech support is helpful, Well-done integration with Amazon ecosystem
Lock-screen ads cost extra to remove, No HDMI port or MicroSD card slot, Amazon Appstore is about a tenth the size of Google Play, Power and volume buttons poorly located
The 8.9-inch Fire HDX is easy to use and packs super hardware: It's light, with a very high-res screen and excellent battery life. Still, the tablet, like earlier Fires, will hold the most appeal for frequent Amazon customers. ...
Fast. Gorgeous screen. Very easy to use. 24hour, ondemand video tech support.
Lousy cameras. Not as many apps as standard Android tablets or iPads. Interface very focused on buying things from Amazon
The Kindle Fire HDX 8.9" is the simplest-to-use high-quality, large-screen tablet, with built-in, on-demand tech support. And it's the best choice for handling your Amazon content....
The Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 is undoubtedly the best tablet in Amazon’s range, and arguably the best tablet the company has released to-date. The design may be on the sober side of discrete, rather than the more premium-feeling metal of some rivals, but it...
Published: 2013-11-07, Author: Brian , review by: engadget.com
Great screen, Strong performance, Mayday tech support and other helpful software features
No Google Play access, $80 more expensive than its predecessor
The latest Fire tablet has some top-of-the-line specs and nice software enhancements, but Amazon's closed-off ecosystem will continue to be a sore spot for shoppers who prefer regular Android....
Silly Origami camera mode, Smaller screen than you might like
In the race for consumer tablet dominance, the Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 is in near lock-step with the stellar iPad Air. Your choice may come down to ecosystem preference...
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Published: 2013-11-06, Author: Eric , review by: cnet.com
The Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 is a performance monster that speeds through Web sites and UI navigation at a frantic pace. Its screen is impressively sharp and its body amazingly light for a larger tablet. The Mayday feature gives personal and near-instan
The remote video viewing feature won't be ready at launch, and ad-free versions still cost an extra $15. The 16GB of space runs out quickly when storing HD movies, and there's no built-in storage expansion. Lack of Google Play access means many apps still
With everything that was great about the HDX 7 and more, the Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 isn't just a great value, it sets the standard for a media consumption tablet.
