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The editors liked
Easy to use
Good screen
Strong on music and books
As much as we love Android it can be a bit confusing. Or perhaps daunting is a better way of putting it
There’s so many things to change about it
You might not know where to start.You won’t have such worries with the Amazon Kindle Fire HD
It’s positively foolproof. Set up with your Amazon account when you order it
And it arrives good to go. Amazon has changed Android 4.0 beyond recognition
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Cheap
Great if you're already part of the Amazon eco-system
Quality screen resolution / Good contrast and noteworthy responsiveness
Overall machine performance
Even for games
Good battery life
Complete Amazon and Kindle catalogue / Practical Clouddevice mix
Compact product
Good sound
Impressive screen
Great sound
Huge media library
Smooth performance.
Decent capacity for the money
Simple layout
Promising web-browser
HDMI output
Weighty sound
Good picture
Sharp
Warm screen
Unmatched media library
Highly streamlined UI
The software is much more accessible than vanilla Android
The browser is fast and the selection of books and other products impressive.
HD display packs a visual punch
Does what it says on the tin
7in is the sweet spot for portability
As simple a device to use as they come
Surprisingly smooth and slick for an affordable tablet
Colourful and cheery in design
Amazon FreeTime is a great way to encourage kids to learn before being rewarded with movie or TV show playback
Great display
Lovely design
Very portable
Amazon's services are immense
High quality HD display
Excellent stereo speakers
Superb parental controls
Great for kids
Perfect if you are part of the Amazon 'Family'
Decent screen
Good value
Has a video output
Gorgeous screen
Very easy to use
Budget price with 16GB of storage
New physical design and updated user interface make for a more refined overall experience. Audio Whispersync and XRay for Books and Video make watching
Listening and reading that much more enjoyable. Beautiful screen. Good speakers. HDMI out for mirroring on a TV. Battery lasts about 10 hours
The editors didn't like
No offline Lovefilm videos
Slow browser
Rivals have better specs
We said in our iPad mini review just how much we liked the thin bezels on it
And that they were a breath of fresh air in tablet design. The Amazon Kindle Fire HD is unfortunately the opposite. They’re massive. It looks more like a digital photo frame than a tablet with its enormous plastic frame that makes the screen seem tiny - the fact that it’s as wide as an iPad mini still makes it all the m
Sluggish performance for some tasks
Unintuitive interface
Battery drains quickly
Adverts are annoying
Unremarkable design and build
Still some gaps in the Appshop in relation to Play Store / No Google software
Interface is excessively uniform / no customisation
Rear photovideo camera is average
Some features are hit-and-miss
Not as customizable as other Android tablets
No GPS functionality
Online stores are sluggish
Lack of core tablet functionality
Poor app store
Because the range of apps is curated
It's very small. Video looks good but you can't zoom in on widescreeners
So big black bars dominate the screen
Less apps and games to enjoy
Makes internet shopping too easy
Its chunky body won't be for everyone
Fire OS 4 is as restrictive as ever for those looking for more customisation and control
The screen has a slight yellowish tinge
8GB version only has 4.5GB of usable storage
No microSD card slot
Confusing UI
Laggy performance
Have to opt into Amazon services fully to get the most out of it
No Google Play
Limited apps
Browser not up to scratch
Very limited storage
No SD Card slot
Poor cameras
Slightly cheap feel
Prescriptive UI
No GPS
Rigidly locked to the Amazon ecosystem
Other tablets have more apps
Somewhat sluggish at times
Silk browser still needs work. No quick app switching. No default camera app. Email
Calendar and contacts feel like afterthoughts the emphasis here is clearly on consuming content
Abstract: One of the reasons why people invest in tablets is to curl up with their device at the end of the day and enjoy some reading. Of course, lugging around a 10-inch tablet isn't exactly very comfortable, nor is it very natural to look at. Seven-inch tablets,...
Abstract: If you've been to Disneyland recently, you've seen the big change in how Americans while away their time in line. Many are absorbed by their smartphones, most often iPhones and Galaxy Notes . But these days you're also starting to see small 7-inch tablets...
Abstract: Apple doesn't normally like following suit and playing catch-up to its competitors, as seen by the launch of the original Ipod, Iphone and Ipad. However, in this instance the firm has had to concede defeat and launch its Ipad Mini after the 7in Nexus 7 an...
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Published: 2012-10-24, Author: Andrew , review by: tomshardware.com
Amazon doesn't include drivers that support the native Android Debug Bridge for Android's SDK, which means you need to perform a manual modification for Windows to recognize the tablet (a necessary step if you want to take screen shots on it). Turn on...
Abstract: The New Kindle Fire HD is the successor to last years popular Kindle Fire. So what's new and what has Amazon brought to the table with this device The 7-inch Kindle Fire HD features a stunning HD display with 1280×800 resolution that delivers deep, detail...
Excellent Dolby sound, Great access to Amazon content, Clear HD screen, Great battery life
Lockscreen ads are blatant and annoying, Amazon goes overboard upselling products, Interface is laggy at times, Limited to Amazon services & content, Amazon email/calendar apps don't match Google's, No homescreen customization
The Fire HD is very well put together. It's not rugged per se, but it definitely feels much more premium than you would expect. Significantly more sturdy than the Nexus 7, Fire OS has gotten hugely better in this latest iteration. Everything is smoother,
The UI lag can be pretty bad at times, but most of it occurs switching between tasks and opening up apps. I'm not sure what the deal is here, the older processor, or Amazon's poor use of the UI thread. When you're just kind of moving around Fire OS, it's
To look at the Kindle Fire HD and judge it by its deficiencies versus a "real" Android tablet isn't exactly fair. The Fire HD is kind of about avoiding everything a "real" Android tablet stands for. Amazon wants to discourage your dreams of using a tablet...
Abstract: Video Review: Matt Mira and Dave Holmes check out an e-reader from the latest round of Kindles from Amazon, the Kindle Fire HD 7-inch with its increased brightness and boosted resolution of 1280x800....
This is a device for consuming the products of Amazon's world. As a tablet that does anything other than that, the Kindle Fire HD kind of falls flat when compared to other products like the iPad and Google Nexus 7. That said, if you love Amazon and use it...
