Fire HDX 8.9 (2014)by Amazon
PROS
- The 8.9-inch HD display on the Fire HDX is ideal for streaming videos with your Prime membership or through Fire apps like HBO Go and Netflix.
- Sound from the stereo speakers is great and gets loud. If you prefer headphones, you'll enjoy the exclusive Dolby Atmos sound enhancement.
- Parental controls on the Fire HDX 8.9 are excellent with support profiles for up to four kids with daily usage limits.
CONS
- Amazon's app store is still third-string compared to Android's and Apple's. The curated app selection is much smaller.
- The 16GB Fire HDX 8.9 has only 9.9GB of user-accessible space and no microSD card slot to increase the limited storage.
- The placement of the power and volume buttons in the rear of the Fire HDX 8.9 takes some getting used to.
- LIST PRICE$429
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| Name | Fire HDX 8.9 (2014) | iPad Mini 4 | Galaxy Tab S 8.4 | Fire HD 8 | Fire HD 10 |
| Manufacturer | Amazon | Apple | Samsung | Amazon | Amazon |
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| List Price | $429 | $399 | $300 | $150 | $230 |
The multidimensional sound powered by Dolby Atmos elevates the theater-for-one experience that's native to the tablet.
The multidimensional sound powered by Dolby Atmos elevates the theater-for-one experience that's native to the tablet.
As with the 7-inch Fire HDX, the tablet's back plate has a distinctive design, with a soft-touch black finish that we found suitably easy to…
As with the 7-inch Fire HDX, the tablet's back plate has a distinctive design, with a soft-touch black finish that we found suitably easy to grasp. It didn't attract dust and dirt, as such surfaces sometimes do.
While the tablet is an excellent piece of hardware for watching movies, surfing the Web, and playing games, you won’t find all your favorite…
While the tablet is an excellent piece of hardware for watching movies, surfing the Web, and playing games, you won’t find all your favorite iOS or Android apps in the cordoned-off halls of Amazon’s Appstore.
Apps launch swiftly and there’s no lag when you're swiping through homescreens or rifling through settings from the notification bar.
Apps launch swiftly and there’s no lag when you're swiping through homescreens or rifling through settings from the notification bar.
Turning back to the display we find an 8.9-inch screen that boasts a stunning 2560 x 1600 pixel resolution. That gives it a 339ppi rating, w…
Turning back to the display we find an 8.9-inch screen that boasts a stunning 2560 x 1600 pixel resolution. That gives it a 339ppi rating, which is fantastically sharp.
The 8.9-inch touch-screen display on the Fire HDX is easily one of the best on any tablet.
The 8.9-inch touch-screen display on the Fire HDX is easily one of the best on any tablet.
The tablet integrates 802.11ac Wi-Fi, which Amazon claims is faster than previous generations. I found it unimpressive when compared side by…
The tablet integrates 802.11ac Wi-Fi, which Amazon claims is faster than previous generations. I found it unimpressive when compared side by side against an iPad Air 2, though.
The rear camera is a clear improvement over the last Kindle Fire HDX 8.9. Images are sharper and more color-correct, though I did detect a b…
The rear camera is a clear improvement over the last Kindle Fire HDX 8.9. Images are sharper and more color-correct, though I did detect a bit more grain than I'd like.
Remember, the Fire HDX 8.9 is built for entertainment. So if you frequently use Amazon Prime and love downloading movies, you’ll probably en…
Remember, the Fire HDX 8.9 is built for entertainment. So if you frequently use Amazon Prime and love downloading movies, you’ll probably enjoy Fire OS.
There's also an 8MP 1080p camera with an LED flash on the back now, but I urge caution in using tablets to take pictures because it makes yo…
There's also an 8MP 1080p camera with an LED flash on the back now, but I urge caution in using tablets to take pictures because it makes you look stupid.
Multi-user support is baked in, too, now, and I think that's going to be a big hit with parents.
Multi-user support is baked in, too, now, and I think that's going to be a big hit with parents.
Amazon’s app ecosystem is good, but not great, and nowhere near what you’ll find with iOS or Android.
Amazon’s app ecosystem is good, but not great, and nowhere near what you’ll find with iOS or Android.
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