Testseek.com have collected 106 expert reviews of the Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 inch and the average rating is 75%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 inch.
May 2013
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The editors liked
The size and build are pretty close to ideal. It doesn't reach the high points of an iPad or Nexus 10
But it's a solid piece of gear at a super low (starting) price. There's also a noticeable speed boost from the Fire HD 7
The 7-inch regularly took 5+ s
Display
Build quality
Access to Android's apps
All the ebooks you'd want
The editors didn't like
It's still the software. The entire Kindle OS feels like a longwinded workaround. Yes
It is noticeably faster here than it was on the Fire HD 7. But its sore spots are a whole lot sorer
Too
Then there are the little things that add up. Text is displaye
The Kindle Fire HD has improved on its smaller sibling with a larger and higher-quality display, but the issues around performance and usability remain....
Abstract: Both the original Amazon Kindle Fire HD and the Kindle Fire HD 8.9 are grown up e-readers that are also great for watching films, browsing the web, emailing and playing games. You can install apps, listen to music, and - yes - read books. With their heav...
Published: 2013-04-08, Author: Alex , review by: whatmobile.net
Abstract: Amazon’s slick looking step-up from the seven inch Kindle Fire HD, does movies well but remains as locked down as its smaller sibling.Heavy but heartyThe Kindle Fire HD is more an 8.9-inch e-reader with tablet capabilities than a full blown dedicated tabl...
Abstract: The Kindle Fire HD 8.9 is the big brother of the 7in version, which is simply called the Kindle Fire HD. See our Kindle Fire HD review . Both tablets share an identical design, with the 8.9 being larger because of the 8.9-inch screen. This ...
Abstract: Amazon upgrades its Android-based tablet with a bigger, better screenRating: 3Average: 3 (1 vote) The Amazon Kindle Fire HD tablet made its UK debut in 7in form last September. Now, the 8.9in variant is here. With prices starting at £229 for the 16GB m...
No personalisation; No memory card expansion; Hefty
The Kindle Fire HD 8.9 is a no-brainer for Amazon fans, providing a tough and sleek way to enjoy all of your apps, books, magazines, music and more, now on a larger screen. Movie fans will need to sign up for LoveFilm to take full advantage of the streami...
Bold, Full HD display, Slim and portable design, Access to Amazon's streaming media services
Lovefilm videos require constant WiFi connection, Restricted to Amazon's app store only, Rival tablets have more potent specs
The Kindle Fire HD 8.9's Full HD screen and easy access to Amazon's streaming services makes it an attractive choice for media lovers who don't want to fork out for an iPad. Its lack of offline video is annoying however and the Nexus 7 still packs more...
The Kindle Fire HD 8.9" is a good-value tablet for those who are happy to be locked into Amazon's system. For a lot of people, that won't matter at all as it's certainly not a bad system, particularly if you want to use it mainly as an e-reader. The hardw...
