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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
Published: 2013-04-18, Author: Will , review by: newatlas.com
Abstract: “This is the iPad with Retina Display,” begins the ad. “And this is the new Kindle Fire HD with an 8.9-inch display.” We then see two “stunning HD” screens, with the narrator telling us that we may not be able to tell the difference. Then he drops the bom...
Good workmanship and quality for the cost, Low starting price at $300 MSRP, 1920x1200 resolution IPS screen, Very bright display, Excellent outdoor usability, Integrated micro HDMI-out, Good sound quality, Good battery life
No tangible performance improvements over 7-inch model despite faster CPU and GPU, Little customization options, Mediocre home screen design; UI beginning to feel stale, Unavoidable lock screen advertisements for cheapest model, Expensive LTE model starts
Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9As the third iteration of Amazon's Kindle Fire series, the Kindle Fire HD 8.9 offers no surprises. Everything we praised about the HD 7 has made its way here, including the (very) bright display, strong build quality for the price...
Lock-screen ads cost extra to nix, Amazon app store still lags far behind Apple's and Google's, A bit heavy for prolonged one-handed reading
With its excellent 1080p screen, impressive speakers, and low $269 starting price, the Kindle Fire HD 8.9" is a winning midsize tablet for media hounds, particularly those heavily invested in Amazon's ecosystem. ...
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Published: 2013-03-04, Author: Jose , review by: techspot.com
Abstract: The tablet market doesn't look very different than it did a year ago from the perspective of who's doing well and who's not. And yet quite a bit has changed in the last twelve months. Apple is still the undisputed leader with an astounding 58 million iPad...
Excellent Dolby sound, Great access to Amazon content, Clear HD screen, Great battery life
Lockscreen ads are blatant and annoying, Amazon goes overboard upselling products, Interface is laggy at times, Limited to Amazon services & content, Amazon email/calendar apps don't match Google's, No homescreen customization
Our bottom line here is pretty much the same as it was for the Kindle Fire HD 7: this is a good device for people deeply invested in Amazon's products and services. It ties the books, apps, audiobooks, music, and other content together with a nice bow. ...
Powerful for its size, Amazon UI is perfect for first time users, HD screen, Tied into the Amazon ecosystem, 1 month of Amazon Prime included
Can only download applications from Amazon's App store
You know after spending a couple of weeks using the Amazon Kindle Fire HD I am actually more impressed than I thought I would be. This really is a sleek little tablet and honestly a tablet I would recommend for someone looking for a tablet to read, wa...
Abstract: The Kindle Fire HD is an appealing product and a great choice if you consider it a media consumption device first and full featured portable computing device second. If you're looking for a full featured portable computing device first and media device se...
Abstract: The Kindle Fire HD delivers a tablet experience many folks will love, but is it the right choice for me? Have a read and see what a total Android nerd thinks of Amazon's latest offering.Amazon’s new Kindle tablets don’t get the attention that other And...
Even sharper looking display, Great battery life, Modest & sturdy design
Lacks the depth of functionality and the Play Store of full Android, Some sluggish performance
For a brand spanking new tablet, much like its smaller sized sibling, the Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 is graced with an inviting $300 starting price point (up to $600 for the highest model; the 64GB version). If you can somehow tolerate the Amazon cente...
