More Related Content Similar to Introducing Amazon Kindle Fire 2013 (20) 3. Powerful Quad‐Core Processor
Kindle Fire HDX tablets are the first tablets to be
powered by the 2.2 GHz quad‐core Snapdragon 800
processor, making them the first to clock in at over 2 GHz.
Kindle Fire HDX is perfect for work or play, with the fastest processor on a 7"
tablet, the latest graphics engine, world‐class Dolby audio, and a highly portable It provides 3x more processing power than the previous‐
generation Kindle Fire HD and, combined with 2GB of
form factor
RAM, provides faster app launches, faster website load
times, smoother multi‐tasking, and better overall
performance.
Console‐Quality Graphics
The new Adreno 330 graphics processor on Kindle Fire
HDX delivers high frame rates and console quality
graphics—4x the performance of the previous generation
Kindle Fire HD.
Custom Dolby Audio
Kindle Fire HDX uses the power of Dolby Digital Plus to
create a world class audio experience. Dolby Digital Plus
includes technology that adjusts volume, creates virtual
surround sound, and delivers easier‐to‐understand
dialogue in movies and TV shows. Kindle Fire HDX is
designed to automatically optimize the audio profile
based on what you're doing (with or without
headphones), such as watching a movie, listening to
music, or talking on Skype.
Improved Battery Life
With advanced power management technology, Kindle
Fire HDX delivers an uncompromised 11 hours of reading,
surfing the web on Wi‐Fi, watching video, or listening to
music. When you're just reading, Kindle Fire HDX
automatically powers down unused system components,
extending battery life to 17 hours.
6. Fast, Powerful Wi‐Fi
When it comes to HD content, bandwidth is everything.
Without it, you get video buffering, slow downloads,
and dropped connections. Kindle Fire HDX solves this
issue by using state‐of‐the‐art dual‐band, dual‐antenna
Wi‐Fi. With this, you'll enjoy fewer dropped
connections and faster media streaming, plus you'll be
able to go further from your wireless hotspot than
with other tablets.
The Latest 4G Technology
Kindle Fire HDX features the latest 4G LTE technology
for ultra‐fast mobile broadband, letting you connect to
the internet, stream, and download at speeds even
faster than Wi‐Fi. Kindle Fire HDX supports multiple
bands ensuring that you always have the best and
fastest possible connection on AT&T's or Verizon's
expansive 4G LTE wireless network.
8. Fire OS 3.0 "Mojito" introduces hundreds of new and upgraded features, Amazon‐
exclusive services, platform updates and more
All‐New Fire OS "Mojito"
Easier Content Management
New Kindle Fire tablets are powered by the
latest version of Fire OS—Fire OS 3.0
"Mojito", which starts with Android and
adds cloud services, a content‐forward
user interface, built‐in media libraries,
productivity apps, and low‐level platform
enhancements to integrate Amazon's
digital content and improve performance
for Kindle Fire tablets.
New 1‐Tap Archive frees up space on your Kindle
Fire by identifying items that have not been used
recently and provides a 1‐tap option to quickly
move them to your cloud for later retrieval.
Optimized Download ensures the performance of
the app you are using isn't impacted by
background download activity.
Faster Access to Apps and Info
Fire OS 3.0 includes an enhanced, content‐first
home screen that allows users to easily switch
between viewing their recent content and apps in
Carousel View or favorites in Grid View. The new
Quick Switch feature uses a side swipe gesture to
easily move between multiple apps or individual
content items without navigating home. On
tablets with Special Offers, new Kindle‐exclusive,
limited‐time deals are available—they are similar
to Lightning Deals that run on Amazon.com, but
with even greater savings.
Accessibility Features
Blind and visually impaired customers can
leverage new and improved accessibility tools
such as Screen Reader, Explore by Touch, and
Screen Magnifier. Screen Reader features IVONA's
award‐winning natural language text‐to‐speech
voice.
9. Ultra‐Fast Silk Web Browser
Amazon Silk is a cloud‐optimized web browser,
exclusive to Kindle Fire. The latest version is faster and
packed with new features. Reading View removes all
unnecessary images and other website clutter for a
clean, easy‐to‐read version of the site. A new left panel
menu makes the browser easier to navigate. And Silk's
redesigned content pages—Most Visited, Bookmarks,
Trending Now, and others—make it easier to find and
access web content.
All Your Personal E‐Mail
The new e‐mail app on Kindle Fire makes sending mail,
viewing attachments, grouping conversations by
subject, and syncing contacts simple. The app provides
full support for the world's most popular email
providers—Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo!, AOL, and many
more.
13. Prime Instant Video
Prime members enjoy unlimited, commercial‐free streaming
of thousands of popular movies and TV shows such as The
Hunger Games, Marvel’s The Avengers, Under the Dome,
Downton Abbey, Justified, SpongeBob SquarePants, Dora the
Explorer,, and many more at no additional cost.
Prime Instant Video Downloads
NEW—Prime members can now download hundreds of Prime
Instant Video movies and TV shows on the all‐new Kindle Fire
HD and Kindle Fire HDX tablets to watch anywhere—on a
plane, on vacation, or in the car. Prime Instant Video is the
only U.S. online video subscription streaming service that
offers offline viewing, and it's included at no additional cost.
14. Watch on the Big Screen
COMING SOON—Fling movies and TV shows from your tablet
to your big‐screen TV using Second Screen. This turns your TV
into the primary screen, freeing up your Kindle Fire to provide
playback controls, a customized display for X‐Ray, or simply
be a place to email, browse the web, and more while you
watch a movie. Second Screen will be available starting in
November for PlayStation 3 and Samsung TVs, and later this
year for PlayStation 4.
Mirror Your Screen
NEW—Turn your television into your tablet monitor. With
Kindle Fire HDX tablets and select Miracast‐enabled
accessories and TVs, you can wirelessly mirror your tablet
screen, including movies, TV shows, and photos.
15. The Best HD Games
Kindle Fire is built for the best in gaming, with tilt, turn, and
multi‐touch controls. Enjoy best‐selling HD games such as
Angry Birds Star Wars II, Madden 14, Despicable Me: Minion
Rush, and Where’s My Mickey?XL.
Better Gaming with GameCircle
Earn achievements, compare scores with friends, or take on
the world with global leaderboards. GameCircle titles with
Whispersync automatically store your progress in the cloud,
so you'll never lose an unlocked level or saved game, even if
you delete it from your device.
16. Your Favorite Apps
Kindle Fire gives you instant access to the most popular free
and best‐selling apps to help you stay productive or be
entertained, including titles like Netflix, HBO GO ,
Facebook ,Hulu Plus , Pinterest, The Weather Channel,
Evernote, and Mint.
Play More, Pay Less
Use Amazon Coins to purchase apps, games, and in‐app items.
Save up to 10% on apps and games by purchasing Amazon
Coins. New Kindle Fire owners in the U.S. get 500 Amazon
Coins—a $5 value.
17. The Best Movies & TV
Rent or purchase the biggest new releases and most popular
titles from every major movie studio and TV network
including Warner, Fox, Sony, Disney, Lionsgate, MGM,
Universal, Paramount, and more. Stream instantly over Wi‐Fi
or download to enjoy later.
X‐Ray for Movies & TV
IMPROVED—Kindle Fire uses the power of IMDb to bring
Amazon's exclusive X‐Ray service to movies and TV shows.
Simply tap on any scene to instantly see which actors are
currently on screen, jump to other movies in which they star,
learn the names of songs as they play, see trivia questions
and answers, and explore character backstories.
18. Lowest Book Prices
Shop the Kindle Store for millions of
books, newspapers, and magazines. Over
a million titles are priced at $4.99 or less.
Over 1,700,000 titles are $9.99 or less.
Share with Friends on Goodreads
COMING SOON—Find your next favorite
book. Now the world's largest e‐reading
community can connect with the world's
largest community of book lovers. Join
over 20 million other readers and see
what your friends are reading, share
highlights, and rate the books you read
with Goodreads on Kindle.
Kindle MatchBook
COMING SOON—For thousands of
qualifying books, your past, present, and
future print‐edition purchases will soon
allow you to buy the Kindle edition for
$2.99, $1.99, $0.99, or free.
Read‐to‐Me
With Text‐to‐Speech, Kindle Fire can read
English‐language content out loud to you,
when available from the publisher.
Textbooks for Less
College is expensive, but textbooks don't
have to be. Save up to 80% when you rent
and up to 50% when you buy Kindle
eTextbooks.
19. Vibrant HD Magazines
Immersion Reading
Our new and improved interactive
magazine experience allows you to start
reading in just a few seconds with access
to any back issue at any time on the cloud.
Plus, all Kindle Magazines come with a 30‐
day free trial.
With Immersion Reading, the Kindle Fire
can synchronize Kindle text with
companion Audible audiobooks with real‐
time highlighting to create a more
immersive reading experience.
X‐Ray for Books and Textbooks
Exclusive Kindle Titles
Hundreds of thousands of Kindle exclusive
titles that you won't be able to find
anywhere else, including books by best‐
selling authors such as Kurt Vonnegut, Ian
Fleming, Oliver Pötzsch, and Clive Barker.
Tap on any page as you read to access X‐
Ray, an easy way to uncover more from
the books and textbooks you love.
Instantly find chapters and locations that
mention ideas, characters, and important
places, as well as background info,
biographies, and more from Shelfari,
YouTube, and Wikipedia.
20. Listen to Your Favorite Books
Audiobooks are great for your commute, while cooking, working
out—all those times you can listen but can't read. Audible, an
Amazon company, offers tens of thousands of titles, including best
sellers, romances, thrillers and much more. Every book is read by a
professional narrator, including leading Hollywood actors such as
Jake Gyllenhaal (The Great Gatsbt), Kate Winslet (Matilda), and
Claire Danes (The Handmaid’s Tale).
Choose to Listen or Read
With Whispersync for Voice you can switch seamlessly between
reading your Kindle book and listening to the audiobook companion.
Whispersync creates a virtual bookmark, so your Kindle picks up
right where you left off listening. You don't have to do a thing; it's
automatic.
Immersion Reading
With Immersion Reading, Kindle Fire tablets can now synchronize
Kindle text with companion Audible audiobooks with real‐time
highlighting to create a more immersive reading experience, as well
as deepen learning and comprehension. Thousands of Kindle books
and companion Audible audiobooks across a wide array of genres
are available.
23. Your Work E‐Mail and Docs
Kindle Fire tablets provide a robust Exchange email experience with
ActiveSync, so you can check and reply to work e‐mail on‐the‐go.
View Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files.
Print from Your Tablet
COMING SOON—Kindle Fire tablets support printing documents,
spreadsheets, presentations, photos, and e‐mails to your home or
office's wireless printer.
Kindle at the Office
NEW—Bring your Kindle Fire to the office and get the most out of
your tablet. You can connect to your corporate Wi‐Fi network and
get on your company's intranet, download files, submit expenses,
and more. Take advantage of the Kindle Fire's rich selection of
productivity and business apps.
Stay Connected
COMING SOON—With Kindle Fire, you can now stay connected
whether you're at the office or away using remote VPN. Access your
company's network on‐the‐go and keep your corporate data secure
with encryption.
24. Your Work E‐Mail and Docs
Kindle Fire tablets provide a robust Exchange email experience with
ActiveSync, so you can check and reply to work e‐mail on‐the‐go.
View Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files.
Print from Your Tablet
COMING SOON—Kindle Fire tablets support printing documents,
spreadsheets, presentations, photos, and e‐mails to your home or
office's wireless printer.
Kindle at the Office
NEW—Bring your Kindle Fire to the office and get the most out of
your tablet. You can connect to your corporate Wi‐Fi network and
get on your company's intranet, download files, submit expenses,
and more. Take advantage of the Kindle Fire's rich selection of
productivity and business apps.
Stay Connected
COMING SOON—With Kindle Fire, you can now stay connected
whether you're at the office or away using remote VPN. Access your
company's network on‐the‐go and keep your corporate data secure
with encryption.
25. Perfect for Parents...
Kindle FreeTime is built from the ground up to help give parents peace
of mind when it comes to tablet use. Parents can create a profile for
each of their children and choose what books, apps, games, and
videos they want to give their kids access to. Kindle FreeTime is free
on every new Kindle Fire.
...And Perfect for Kids
When kids use Kindle FreeTime, it's like they have their very own
personalized tablet. The background color and fonts change to a kid‐
friendly design, they only see the titles that they have access to see,
the home screen carousel shows their recently viewed titles, and they
can even navigate visually to content based on characters or topics—
for example "Cinderella," "Dinosaurs," or "Puppies.“
Set Screen Limits
Many parents choose to limit their kids' screen time, but doing so
without the proper tools is difficult. With Kindle FreeTime, parents can
set daily limits for tablet use, or restrict certain categories—like games
and video—while leaving unlimited time for reading.
Kindle FreeTime Unlimited
Kindle FreeTime Unlimited is the first‐ever all‐in‐one subscription that
brings together books, games, educational apps, movies, and TV
shows—all the types of content that kids and parents love. From just
$2.99 per month, enjoy unlimited access to content from Disney,
Nickelodeon, Sesame Street, PBS, and more.
26. Content on Hundreds of
Devices
At Amazon, we make it easy for you
to access your content on other
devices. The books, videos, apps,
audiobooks, games, and music that
you buy for your Kindle Fire can also
be enjoyed on Amazon apps for
Windows, Mac, Android, iOS, game
consoles, TVs, and more.
Whispersync
Start streaming a movie on your
Kindle Fire, pause, then resume
watching the same scene on your
TV. Whispersync remembers how
much you've watched, read,
listened, or played, so you can pick
up right where you left off, no
matter which device you are using.
27. With Amazon's Cloud services your content is safe, easy to access, and won't take up space on your device
Free Cloud Storage
With every Kindle Fire tablet, you get free, unlimited cloud storage for all
your Amazon content, so you can rest easy knowing that you'll never lose
the content you love.
Store Your Music
Import your entire music library to Amazon Cloud Player and play it
wirelessly on your Kindle Fire—just tap "Music" on your homescreen to
get started. Browse and search your library, create and manage playlists,
play your music from the cloud, or download for offline playback. All your
Amazon MP3 purchases and your first 250 imported songs are stored
free.
Store Photos and More
Don't worry about losing your photos or not having access to your
important files on the go. Amazon Cloud Drive makes storing your photos,
videos, documents, and other digital files in the Cloud quick and easy.
Get started with 5 GB of free storage, enough space to store up to 2,000
photos.
Cloud Collections
COMING SOON—Organize your content library into Collections like
"Favorite Books" and "Sports Apps" that are synchronized with your
other Kindle devices and reading apps.
28. Kindle Fire HDX 7”
Display
7" HDX touchscreen display, with 1920x1200 resolution at 323 ppi,
100% sRGB color accuracy, video playback up to 1080p, max
brightness over 400 nits, Dynamic Image Contrast, reduced glare,
and advanced polarizing filter
Size
7.3" x 5.0" x 0.35" (186 mm x 128 mm x 9.0 mm)
Weight
Wi‐Fi—10.7 ounces (303 grams); 4G LTE + Wi‐Fi—11.0 ounces (311
grams)
Actual size and weight may vary by configuration and manufacturing process
CPU&RAM
2.2GHz Quad‐core Snapdragon 800 CPU, with Adreno 330 GPU and
2GB of RAM
Storage
16GB (10.9GB available to user) or 32GB (25.1GB available to user),
or 64 GB (53.7GB available to user) of internal storage
Battery Life
Up to 11 hours of reading, surfing the web on Wi‐Fi, watching video,
or listening to music. Up to 17 hours of battery life when only
reading. Battery life will vary based on device settings, usage, and
other factors such as web browsing and downloading content.
Actual results may vary
Charge Time
Fully charges in under 6 hours using the micro‐USB power adapter
included in the box, or slightly longer with other micro‐USB power
adapters that you may already have
Wi‐Fi Connectivity
Dual‐band, dual‐antenna Wi‐Fi (MIMO+HT40) for faster streaming
and fewer dropped connections than standard Wi‐Fi. Supports
public and private Wi‐Fi networks or hotspots that use the 802.11a,
802.11b, 802.11g, or 802.11n standard with support for WEP, WPA
and WPA2 security using password authentication; does not support
connecting to ad‐hoc (or peer‐to‐peer) Wi‐Fi networks
29. Kindle Fire HDX 7”
4G Connectivity
Support for ultra‐fast 4G LTE wireless networks with HSPA+, HSDPA,
and, with AT&T wireless, EDGE/GPRS fallback
Ports
USB 2.0 (micro‐B connector) port for connection to a PC or
Macintosh computer or to charge your device with the included
power adapter
Audio
3.5 mm stereo jack and integrated stereo speakers with Dolby
Digital Plus audio engine
Content Formats
Supported
Kindle (AZW), KF8, TXT, PDF, unprotected MOBI, PRC natively,
Audible Enhanced format (AAX), DOC, DOCX, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP,
Dolby Digital (AC‐3), Dolby Digital Plus (E‐AC‐3), non‐DRM AAC, MP3,
MIDI, PCM/WAVE, OGG, WAV, M4V, MP4, AAC LC/LTP, HE‐AACv1,
HE‐AACv2, MKV, AMR‐NB, AMR‐WB, HTML5, CSS3, 3GP, VP8
(WEBM)
Sensors
Ambient light sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, GPS (4G)
Location services
Location‐based services via Wi‐Fi. 4G model also uses assisted‐GPS
Additional
Features
External volume controls, front‐facing 720p HD camera, built‐in dual
microphone, built‐in Bluetooth with support for A2DP compatible
stereo headphones, headsets, and speakers
Accessibility
Features
Screen Reader, Explore by Touch, and Screen Magnifier, enabling
access to the vast majority of Kindle Fire features. Screen Reader
features IVONA's award‐winning natural language text‐to‐speech
voice. Also includes adjustable font sizes/color, and built‐in
dictionary.
System
Requirements
Kindle Fire HDX is ready to use right out of the box—no setup, no
software to install, no computer required to download content
33. Kindle Fire HDX 7”
Manufacture
Device
Function
Qualcomm
Qualcomm Snapdragon 800, MSM8974
. 2.3GHz, Quad‐core/Krait core/1MB L2, Adreno 330 GFx
. Rel 10 LTE CA, DC‐HSPA, 1xAdv/DO,TD‐SCDMA, GSM/GPRS/EDGE
SAMSUNG
K3QF2F200B‐XGCE
Dual channel, 16Gb LPDDR3, PoP Package
Toshiba
KLMB4GEAC‐B0001
. 16/32/64GB eMMC
. 16GB: Toshiba THGBMAG7A2JBAIR
WTR1605L
Multi‐band* plus 700/1500/2600/B41 GPS+Glonass
(BOM Option for 4G connectivity)
QCA6234XH
. AR6004+AR3002(SDIO WiFi/UART BT)
. 2x2 DB 802.11a/b/g/n
. BT4.0(Dual mode)
PM8941
PMIC for Qualcomm MSM8974
PM8921
PMIC for Qualcomm MSM897
SMB349
Programmable, 4A Switching Li+ Battery Charger with TurboCharge Mode*,
CurrentPath™, AICL*, AFVC*, USB On‐The‐Go and JISC8714/JEITA Support
▼Processor
▼Memory
▼Radio Frequency
Qualcomm
▼PMIC
Qualcomm
35. Kindle Fire HD 7”
Display
7" high definition touchscreen; 1280x800 resolution at 216 ppi,
video playback up to 720p, with IPS (in‐plane switching) technology,
advanced polarizing filter, and anti‐glare technology
Size
7.5" x 5.0" x 0.42" (191 mm x 128 mm x 10.6 mm)
Weight
12.2 ounces (345 grams)
Actual size and weight may vary by configuration and manufacturing process
CPU&RAM
1.5GHz Dual‐Core CPU, with 1GB of RAM
Storage
8GB (4.8GB available to user) or 16GB (11.9GB available to user) of
internal storage
Battery Life
Up to 10 hours of reading, surfing the web on Wi‐Fi, watching video,
or listening to music. Battery life will vary based on device settings,
usage, and other factors such as web browsing and downloading
content. Actual results may vary
Charge Time
Fully charges in under 6 hours using the micro‐USB power adapter
included in the box, or slightly longer with other micro‐USB power
adapters that you may already have
Wi‐Fi Connectivity
Dual‐band, single‐antenna Wi‐Fi. Supports public and private Wi‐Fi
networks or hotspots that use the 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, or
802.11n standard with support for WEP, WPA, and WPA2 security
using password authentication; does not support connecting to ad‐
hoc (or peer‐to‐peer) Wi‐Fi networks
36. Kindle Fire HD 7”
Ports
USB 2.0 (micro‐B connector) port for connection to a PC or
Macintosh computer or to charge your device with the included
power adapter
Audio
3.5 mm stereo jack and integrated stereo speakers with Dolby
Digital Plus audio engine
Content Formats
Supported
Kindle (AZW), KF8, TXT, PDF, unprotected MOBI, PRC natively,
Audible Enhanced format (AAX), DOC, DOCX, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP,
Dolby Digital (AC‐3), Dolby Digital Plus (E‐AC‐3), non‐DRM AAC, MP3,
MIDI, PCM/WAVE, OGG, WAV, M4V, MP4, AAC LC/LTP, HE‐AACv1,
HE‐AACv2, MKV, AMR‐NB, AMR‐WB, HTML5, CSS3, 3GP, VP8
(WEBM)
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyroscope
Location services
Location‐based services via Wi‐Fi.
Additional
Features
External volume controls, built‐in Bluetooth with support for A2DP
compatible stereo headphones and speakers (no microphone
support)
Accessibility
Features
Screen Reader, Explore by Touch, and Screen Magnifier, enabling
access to the vast majority of Kindle Fire features. Screen Reader
features IVONA's award‐winning natural language text‐to‐speech
voice. Also includes adjustable font sizes/color, and built‐in
dictionary.
System
Requirements
Kindle Fire HD is ready to use right out of the box—no setup, no
software to install, no computer required to download content
41. New ‐ Kindle Fire HD
New ‐ Kindle Fire HDX
New ‐ Kindle Fire HDX 8.9”
Kindle Fire HD 8.9”
Screen Size
7”
7”
8.9”
8.9”
Resolution
1280 x 800 (216 ppi)
1920 x 1200 (323 ppi)
2560 x 1600 (339 ppi)
1920 x 1200 (254 ppi)
Processor
Dual‐Core 1.5 GHz
Quad‐Core 2.2 GHz
Quad‐Core 2.2 GHz
Dual‐Core 1.5 GHz
10 hours mixed use
11 hours mixed use
17 hours when reading
12 hours mixed use
18 hours when reading
10 hours mixed use
Dolby Audio,
Dual Stereo Speakers
Dolby Audio,
Dual Stereo Speakers,
Built‐in Microphone
Dolby Audio,
Dual Stereo Speakers,
Built‐in Microphone
Dolby Audio,
Dual Stereo Speakers,
Built‐in Microphone
Dual band Wi‐Fi
Dual band, dual antenna
(MIMO) Wi‐Fi
Dual band, dual antenna
(MIMO) Wi‐Fi
Dual band, dual antenna
(MIMO) Wi‐Fi
None
4G Upgrade Available
4G Upgrade Available
4G Upgrade Available
None
Front‐facing HD camera
Front‐facing HD camera +
8 MP rear‐facing camera
Front‐facing HD camera
8 or 16GB
16, 32, or 64GB
16, 32, or 64GB
16GB or 32GB on Wi‐Fi device
32GB or 64GB on 4G device
7.5" X 5.0" X 0.42"
(191 X 128 X 10.6 mm)
7.3" X 5.0" X 0.35"
(186 X 128 X 9.0mm)
9.1" X 6.2" X 0.31"
(231 X 158 X 7.8mm)
9.4" X 6.4" X 0.35"
(240 X 164 X 8.8mm)
12.2 oz (345 grams)
Wi‐Fi: 10.7 oz (303 grams)
4G: 11.0 oz (311 grams)
Wi‐Fi: 13.2 oz (374 grams)
4G: 13.5 oz (384 grams)
20 oz (567 grams)
On‐device "Mayday" button +
email, web, and phone
On‐device "Mayday" button +
email, web, and phone
Battery Life
Audio
Wi‐Fi
4G
Camera
Storage
Dimensions
Weight
Customer Support
Email, web, and phone
Email, web, and phone
