![]() On the rear of the Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 is a plastic strip running the length of the top edge. Wide bezels around the screen help you grip without getting in the way of the screen, and with a slight taper out from the glass front to the rear of the machine before a sharp angle to the flat back, it is easy to pick up from a table while still retaining the same hard styling seen in the packaging. It is not tiring to hold when watching video, and the soft-touch back, while a bit of a fingerprint magnet, provides enough friction for your fingers that a light touch is enough to hold the Kindle Fire in place. Part of that is down to a slightly smaller screen, but that helps the ergonomics of the device so its a good trade-off to make. It's 100g lighter than Apple's iPad Air, and 120g lighter than Sony's Xperia Tablet Z. This Kindle Fire is a great device to hold. The only other item is a single page guide to the hardware buttons on the HDX, how to unlock the screen, and three bullet points to get started. Alongside the tablet is an AC adaptor for charing the unit, a USB cable for connectivity to the charger or your desk-bound computer. Pricey.Shipping in a thin matt black box, the Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 is stylishly packed. Attaches to keyboard covers, which are sold separately.Ĭons: No option for wireless broadband. Pros: Compatibility with programs available for traditional Windows computers. Size: height: 10.81 inches width: 6.81 inches thickness: 0.53 inch (275 by 173 by 13.5 millimeters) Comes with pen, but keyboard cover is extra. Price: $899 with 64 gigabytes of storage, $999 with 128 gigabytes, $1,299 with 256 gigabytes and $1,799 with 512 gigabytes. Attaches to keyboard covers, which are sold separately.Ĭons: Runs only apps designed for Windows RT selection is relatively small. Pros: Comes with free Microsoft Office software. Operating system: Microsoft’s Windows RT. Size: height: 10.81 inches width: 6.79 inches thickness: 0.35 inch (275 by 173 by 8.9 millimeters) Screen resolution: 1920 by 1080 pixels (208 pixels per inch) Price: $449 with 32 gigabytes of storage, $549 with 64 GB. Access to a variety of games, utilities and other software for Android devices, though not as extensive as apps available for iPad.Ĭons: No current plans to bring cellular version to U.S., so it won’t be compatible with Gear smartwatch. ![]() Pros: Comes with pen for writing notes, other tasks on the screen. Cameras: 8 megapixel front camera, 2 megapixel rear camera Screen resolution: 2560 by 1600 pixels (299 pixels per inch) Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition (shipping in October): ![]() Pros: Unmatched access to third-party applications, high-quality Apple software and the iTunes store.Ĭons: More expensive than many Android tablets. Cameras: 5-megapixel camera on back and a low-resolution camera on front, for videoconferencing Weight: 1.44 pounds (652 grams) for base model, 1.46 pounds (662 grams) for cellular version Screen resolution: 2048 by 1536 pixels (264 pixels per inch) Add $130 for versions with 4G LTE cellular capability. Price: $499 with 16 gigabytes of storage, $599 with 32 GB, $699 with 64 GB and $799 with 128 GB. Integration with Amazon Prime subscription benefits such as book-borrowing, videos.Ĭons: Third-party applications limited to what’s available through Amazon store, not broader Google Play store.Īpple iPad, fourth-generation (released Nov. Operating system: Modified version of Google’s ( GOOG) Android Battery life: 12 hours of mixed use, 18 hours when reading. ![]()
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