Fire HDX
GPS, accelerometer, gyroscope, light sensor | |
Camera | Front; 8.9" model only: 8 MP Rear |
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Connectivity | Micro-USB 2.0 (type B) 3.5 mm stereo socket Dual-band 802.11 a/b/g/n WiFi 4G LTE Bluetooth 4.0 |
Online services | Amazon Prime, Amazon Cloud Storage, Amazon Cloud Player, Amazon video, Amazon Silk, Amazon Appstore, Amazon Kindle Store |
Dimensions | 7" model: 186 mm × 128 mm × 9.0 mm (7.32 in × 5.04 in × 0.35 in) 8.9" model: 231 mm × 158 mm × 7.8 mm (9.09 in × 6.22 in × 0.31 in) |
Mass | 7" model: WiFi 303 g, 4G 311 g 8.9" model: WiFi 374 g, 4G 384 g |
Predecessor | Fire HD |
Successor | Fire HD |
Website | Amazon Kindle Fire HDX |
The Fire HDX, formerly named Kindle Fire HDX, was a high-end model in Amazon Fire line of tablet computers. It was announced on September 25, 2013, and was available in two models, 7 inch and 8.9 inch. The 7 inch WiFi model was released on October 18, 2013, and the 8.9 inch WiFi model was released on November 7, 2013, in the United States.
In September 2014, Amazon released the second generation of the Fire HDX 8.9 model that has a faster processor and a more powerful graphics processing unit. In addition, the name "Kindle" was removed from all of the Fire tablets' names.
The Fire HDX tablets were discontinued, and the Fire HD tablet line now includes the most powerful versions of Amazon Fire devices.
Design
Hardware
Both the 7 inch and 8.9 inch
The Fire HDX 8.9" refresh in 2014 uses a Qualcomm
Software
Both models use
The 2014 refresh uses Fire OS 4 "Sangria", which features profiles so each user on the tablet can have their own settings and apps.[4]
Mayday feature
Sascha Segan of PC Magazine mentioned: "Press the Mayday button, and within 15 seconds, a live Amazon operator appears in a video chat window on your screen to answer all of your Kindle Fire questions. He or she will even tell you what apps to download. I've never seen anything else like it on a tablet."[5] In his review of the Kindle Fire HDX 7" he called the Mayday remote video support feature as "revolutionary" and "Amazon's most exciting feature".[6]
In June 2018, however, Amazon "quietly" discontinued the Mayday feature.[7]
Fire OS UI
The Fire HDX's UI has a "Carousel" which contains the most recent apps used and ones that have been updated or purchased recently.[8] The Carousel also holds documents, videos, music, and books. The Fire HDX also has a favorites tab in which the user can access the users apps from any other application.
Models
Overview on generations and models for all Fire tablet devices:
Generation (Model Year) |
1st (2011) |
2nd (2012) |
2.5th (2012) |
3rd (2013) |
4th (2014) |
5th (2015) |
6th (2016) |
7th (2017) |
8th (2018) |
9th (2019) |
10th (2020) |
11th (2021) |
12th (2022) |
13th (2023) | |
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Display Size (Diagonal) |
6" | Fire HD | |||||||||||||
7" | Kindle Fire | Kindle Fire, Kindle Fire HD |
Kindle Fire HD, Kindle Fire HDX Wi-Fi, Kindle Fire HDX WAN |
Fire HD | Fire | Fire | Fire | Fire 7 | |||||||
8" | Fire HD | Fire HD | Fire HD | Fire HD | Fire HD, Fire HD Plus |
Fire HD 8, Fire HD 8 Plus |
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8.9" | Kindle Fire HD Wi-Fi, Kindle Fire HD WAN |
Kindle Fire HDX Wi-Fi, Kindle Fire HDX WAN |
Fire HDX Wi-Fi, Fire HDX WAN |
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10.1" | Fire HD | Fire HD | Fire HD | Fire HD 10, Fire HD Plus |
Fire HD 10 | ||||||||||
11" | Fire Max 11 |
Note: Items in bold are currently available.
Detailed specifications for all Fire HDX tagged tablet devices:
Generation (within Fire tablets *)
|
3rd Generation (2013) |
4th Generation (2014) | ||
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Model | Kindle Fire HDX (7") | Kindle Fire HDX 8.9" | Fire HDX 8.9 | |
Code name | Thor | Apollo | Saturn | |
Modelnumber | KFTHWA (WAN) KFTHWI (Wi-Fi) |
KFAPWA (WAN) KFAPWI (Wi-Fi) |
KFSAWA (WAN) KFSAWI (Wi-Fi) | |
Release date | Wi-Fi | October 18, 2013 | November 7, 2013 | October 21, 2014 |
+Cellular | November 14, 2013 | December 10, 2013 | December 2014 | |
Status | Discontinued | Discontinued | Discontinued | |
OS | Fire OS 4 (or 3.2[9]) | Fire OS 5 (or 4.5.2[9]) | ||
Fire OS (latest) | 4.5.5.3[10][11] | 5.6.7.0[12] | ||
Screen | Size (diagonal) | 7 in (18 cm) | 8.9 in (23 cm) | |
Resolution | 1920 × 1200 | 2560 × 1600 | ||
Density | 323 ppi |
339 ppi | ||
CPU | Maker | Qualcomm | ||
Kind | Quad-core Snapdragon | |||
Model | 800[13] | 805 | ||
Cores | 4x Krait 400 @ 2.2 GHz |
4x Krait 450 @ 2.5 GHz
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Width | 32-bit
| |||
GPU | Designer | Qualcomm | ||
Kind | Adreno | |||
Model | 330 | 420 | ||
Clock | 450 MHz[13] | 600 MHz[13] | ||
RAM | 2 GiB | |||
Storage | Internal | 16 GB, 32 GB, or 64 GB | ||
External | — | |||
Camera | Back | — | 8 MP
| |
Front | 1.2 MP HD 720p still and video camera
| |||
Microphone | Yes | |||
Bluetooth | BT 4.0 + EDR (HID and A2DP profiles only) | |||
Wireless | Wi-Fi | Dual-band 802.11 a/b/g/n | Dual-band 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac MIMO + HT80 | |
+Cellular | adds 4G LTE | |||
Location | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi based | ||
+Cellular | adds | |||
Proximity | Wi-Fi | — | ||
+Cellular | Yes | — | ||
Compass | Wi-Fi | — | ||
+Cellular | Yes | |||
Light sensor | Yes | |||
Accelerometer | ||||
Gyroscope | ||||
Barometer | — | |||
Weight | Wi-Fi | 303 g (10.7 oz) | 374 g (13.2 oz) | 375 g (13.2 oz) |
+Cellular | 311 g (11.0 oz) | 384 g (13.5 oz) | 389 g (13.7 oz) | |
Dimensions | 186 mm × 128 mm × 9.0 mm (7.32 in × 5.04 in × 0.35 in) |
231 mm × 158 mm × 7.8 mm (9.09 in × 6.22 in × 0.31 in) | ||
Battery | 4500[15] mAh | Up to 12 hours | ||
Legend: Old version Older version, still maintained Latest version |
The Model number consists of three parts: first the KF prefix for 'Kindle Fire', second one or two letters derived from the code name, third WI for Wi-Fi or WA for cellular interface.
Reception
Engadget gave the Fire HDX an 85 out of 100, saying that it may be the most compelling case for Amazon's tablet ecosystem. While advanced users may be turned off by the limited app selection, the display's gorgeous color accuracy may make the tablet a good buy for everyone else, especially Amazon Prime members.[16]
The Fire HDX's screen has high color accuracy and high pixel density at 339 PPI, and as of early 2013 was one of the highest of tablet devices commercially available.[17] However, CNET pointed out that no Google Play access means limited app selection compared to other Android tablets and some users may be bothered by an additional $15 to remove ads on the lock screen, while ads on the home screen can be removed with a system setting.[18]
Timeline
Timeline of Amazon Fire tablet models |
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Disclaimer: The discontinuation dates may not be precise. |
See also
- Tablet computers
- E-book readers
References
- ^ Kingsley, Adrian (2014-01-27). "Five ways the iPad is lagging behind the Kindle Fire HDX | Page 4". ZDNet. Retrieved 2014-02-03.
- ^ Jason Hidalgo, RGJ (24 September 2014). "Technobubble: Sizing up Amazon's new Kindle Fire HDX 8.9".
- ^ Wilson Rothman (2013-09-24). "Amazon's Kindle Fire HDX tablets pose real threat to iPad dominance". NBC News.com. Retrieved 2013-09-25.
- ^ "What's new with Amazon's Fire OS 4.0 "Sangria"?". AndroidGuys. Archived from the original on 2017-08-03. Retrieved 2014-09-26.
- ^ a b Sascha Segan. "Hands On With the New Kindle Fires". PC Magazine. Retrieved 5 June 2014.
- ^ Sascha Segan. "Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 7" (Wi-Fi)". PC Magazine. Retrieved 5 June 2014.
- ^ Hughes, Matthew (18 June 2018). "Amazon has discontinued the Mayday button on its Fire tablets". The Next Web. Retrieved January 19, 2021.
- ^ ""Using the Carousel, Favorites, and Content Libraries"Amazon.com Help". Amazon. Retrieved 20 February 2014.
- ^ a b "Redirect | None".
- ^ "Help: Kindle Fire HDX Software Update". Amazon. Retrieved 2015-08-05.
- ^ "Help: Kindle Fire HDX 8.9" Software Update". Amazon. Retrieved 2015-08-05.
- ^ "Fire HDX 8.9 (4th Generation) Software Updates". Amazon. Retrieved 2016-11-11.
- ^ a b c d "Device and Feature Specifications - Amazon Apps & Services Developer Portal". developer.amazon.com. Archived from the original on 2015-09-26. Retrieved 2015-11-28.
- ^ "Fire HDX 8.9 product page". www.amazon.com. Retrieved 2015-11-28.
- ^ Kindle Fire HDX 7″ (2013-10-14). "Kindle Fire HDX 7" Teardown". iFixit. Retrieved 2013-11-27.
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: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Engadget. "The year in reviews: 2013's best and worst gadgets scored and scrutinized". Engadget.com. Retrieved 2013-12-31.
- ^ "Flagship Tablet Display Technology Shoot-Out". Displaymate.com. Retrieved 2013-11-27.
- ^ Franklin, Eric. "Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 7 Review - Watch CNET's Video Review". Reviews.cnet.com. Retrieved 2013-11-27.