Testseek.co.uk have collected 153 expert reviews of the Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 inch and the average rating is 80%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 inch.
December 2013
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The editors liked
Excellent spec and hardware
Gorgeous display
Rapid response MayDay
Crisp HD screen with excellent resolution
Quick access to Amazon and Lovefilm
Superb Mayday technical support feature
Very portable
Thin and light
Nice design
Smooth performance
Good battery life
Light
Family-friendly
Easy access to media services
Really nice hardware design. Great screen. The Fire OS is one of the better tablet OS's out there. The Mayday help function is a game-changer
Supersharp HD screen
Fast Amazon and Lovefilm access
Mayday help feature
Highly portable
8.9 inch HD display
Fast performance
Parental controls
Dual speakers
Good design
Great screen
Strong video and music performances
Fantastic display
Slim and lightweight
Fluid navigation
Battery life
Fast
Gorgeous screen
Very easy to use
With live tech support
Sturdy but lightweight
Terrific screen
Slimmed down UI
Fast processor
8megapixel camera
Gorgeous Full HD screen
Best speakers on a tablet
Comfortable and attractive design
Superb screen
So light to handle
Extremely snappy processing
Solid audio output
Great battery life
The editors didn't like
No Google Play support or official Google apps
Limited app selection in Amazon App Store
Interface is designed for consumption
Display not as bright as other tablets
Low level of customisation
Unfamiliar interface
No Google Play access
Average camera
Not the best app store
Interface could be slicker
Can be beaten for value and quality
Amazon shoots itself in the foot by not giving users access to the Google Play store
Screen could be brighter
Lack of customisation
Fire OS
Amazon app store
Limited storage
Firefly is buggy
No access to Google Play
Amazon ecosystem is heavy-handed
Fire OS is too closed as a system
And heavily focused on the Amazon Appstore
No microSD port (but several capacity sizes to choose from)
A few apps missing from the Appstore compared with Play Store
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2560x1600 resolution, Fast performance nearly on the level of the iPad Air 2 and SHIELD Tablet, Good sounding speakers (albeit rearfacing), Mayday button for live tech support, Fancy features like Firefly
Camera's are merely serviceable
Find The Fire HDX 8.9 @ Amazon.comThe Fire HDX 8.9 is a lesson in tablet redemption. Whereas we were less than enthused about Amazon's entry-level Fire HD 7, the refreshed Fire HDX 8.9 is an improvement in just about every way possible, save for price -- ...
Tight integration with Amazon's services, Speedy performance with everything, $379 cost is pretty easy on the pockets, Thin and light design, Detailed and bright screen
Not a whole lot that's dramatically different, The experience still lacks productivity depth, Platform is still limited with its apps selection
Where Amazon failed miserably in making a dent in the smartphone market, they're able to continue having a strong presence in the tablet space – thanks in part to the well-rounded performance of this year's high-end model, the Amazon Fire HDX 8.9. No doub...
In using the HDX 8.9, I find myself able to do core things I want in a tablet, like email or gaming, and watching movies is a breeze.The screen on the HDX 8.9 is phenomenal, which only makes you want to watch movies and TV on it. The touchscreen is respon...
Attractive, light, yet sturdy design, Smart, easy-to-use interface, All the apps you need, Great price, Access to tons of awesome content
Specs don't add up to industry-leading performance, Software has some bugs, Optional keyboard feels cheap
The Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 is a great tablet at an even greater price. It's the clear choice for those turned off by Apple's premium price points...
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Published: 2014-10-27, Author: Anna , review by: Laptopmag.com
Long battery life, Excellent parental controls, Attractive design, High-resolution display
Mediocre cameras, Smaller app selection than competition, Limited onboard storage
Tied tightly to Amazon's services. Limited storage in the initial configuration
Amazon's Fire HDX 8.9" is the best value tablet for media out there, but its ecosystem doesn't match up to other operating systems for general-purpose use....
In conclusion, the Kindle Fire HDX 8.9” is an outstanding new device. Its functionality is great for users who are new to the tablet market. With all three subjects, design, operating system, and hardware being nearly perfect, Amazon took some serious tho...
Great design and build quality, Very lightweight and comfortable to hold for a long period of time, Beautiful display, Extremely long battery life, Amazon content ecosystem including books, movies, music is quite good, Easy-to-use interface, Helpful Mayda
Mediocre camera, Can't access to Google Play Store apps, The Kindle Fire HDX 8.9″ tablet is available starting at $379 for Wi-fi version with special offers. If you are shopping on Amazon, have Prime subscription and want to enjoy their content, this is a
Published: 2014-03-14, Author: Ramon , review by: examiner.com
Abstract: However, when it comes to overall value, there may not be another tablet like the Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9.Coming in at only $379, this fantastic tablet comes in cheaper than the iPad Air but doesn't hold back on quality. You'll find an 8-megapixel rear...
