Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 is an incredible device launched some years ago, in 2014, coming with an 8 MP back side camera, an extremely fast Quad-Core processor ticking at 2.5 gigahertz and a really big 8.9-inches screen.
The Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 has an amazing design, with a thickness of just 0.3". Even though the Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 only has 9.1 inches long, it manages to pack a 8.9 inches display. The Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 is much lighter than what one would expect from a device this size.
This tablet is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084 system chip, holding an extremely powerful 2.5 gigahertz Quad-Core processing unit and a huge 2 GB of RAM memory. A key aspect of the Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 is its 32 GB big internal storage and even though it doesn't count with an external memory card slot, it is still enough to install hundreds of applications and even the largest games currently available without thinking about running out of space.
This tablet includes an amazing 1600 x 2560 8.9 inches screen, making everything look absolutely perfect. This screen uses LCD capacitive technology, and allows multi-touch gestures.
This tablet is equipped with only an 8 megapixels back camera. It can also film 1920x1080 Full HD videos. In addition, the camera has some interesting characteristics like flash, digital image stabilization and HDR mode.
This device includes wifi connection (and it can be shared with other devices acting as a mobile hotspot), LTE (4G) high speed connection type and the fastest 3G data connection, supported by HSPA and EDGE technologies. The Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 doesn't have a sim card, because it doesn't support GSM services.
This tablet also includes a couple useful characteristics like Bluetooth (allows communication with other devices, computers, and accessories) and GPS Navigation, and a few sensors likeLight Sensor, Accelerometer and Gyroscope.
Amazon is selling the Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 for 429 dollars, which is expensive for comparing with other similar tablets. The Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 is probably the right choice no matter if you you love taking pictures, will use it mostly for social networks and internet browsing, are looking for a work tablet or are looking for a gaming tablet. If you buy the Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 you also get 9W Amazon PowerFast charger, and Quick Start Guide and USB 2.0 cable.
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Specifications
| Device Type: | Tablet |
| Brand: | Amazon |
| Operating System (OS): | Android 4.4 |
| Variant: | 32 GB (2014) See other variants reviews |
| Dimensions: | 9.10 x 6.20 x 0.30 inchesMetric23.11 x 15.75 x 0.76 cmImperial |
| Weight: | 13.72 ouncesMetric388.96 gImperial |
| Accessories: | 9W Amazon PowerFast charger, USB 2.0 cable, and Quick Start Guide |
| Release date: | 2014-10-21 |
| Price: | $ 429.00 |
Display | |
| Screen Type: | LCD (16M colors) |
| Size: | 8.9 inchesMetric22.6 cmImperial |
| Resolution: | 2560 x 1600 pixels |
| Pixel density: | 339 pixels per inchMetric133.46 pixels per cmImperial |
| Touch screen: | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
Hardware | |
| Chipset: | Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084 |
| Processor: | Krait 450 (Quad-Core 2500 MHz) |
| RAM Memory: | 2 GB (800 MHz) |
| Graphics Processor: | Adreno 420 Blaze |
| Internal Memory: | 32 GB |
| SD Card Slot: | No SD card slot |
Battery | |
| Removable: | Yes |
Camera | |
| Back camera: | 8 megapixels |
| Aperture: | f/2.20 |
| Flash: | Yes |
| Max video resolution: | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) |
| Camera features: | Digital Image Stabilization and HDR Mode |
Networks | |
| Wi-Fi: | Yes |
| Mobile Hotspot: | Yes |
| Technologies: | LTE (4G), HSPA, EDGE and GPRS |
Other Features | |
| Bluetooth: | Version 4.1 |
| GPS: | Yes |
| Sensors: | Accelerometer, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
