![]() ![]() That's especially so if you're a frequent Amazon customer. If you are drawn by the Kindle's price and don't mind the limited selection, though, the Kindle is a wonderful option. Many of these apps need to be updated every time a new Kindle device comes out, whereas they simply work when new Android devices are out, just as iPad apps work on new iPads. In fact, the new Kindle doesn't run all the Android apps that are supposed to work with Kindles, including the app for Dropbox. The Kindle uses a modified version of Android and can run a variety of Android apps - but not all of them. In addition, the Air has access to a wide variety of apps available through Apple's app store. ![]() But I found the two devices drained battery at roughly the same rate when watching Hulu streaming video. The Kindle promises more battery life - at 12 hours, compared with 10 hours for the Air. The Kindle has a soft, rubber-like back, but it doesn't make up for the boxy edges. I find the Air more pleasant to hold because of its curved edges. If you can afford a $499 tablet and aren't a heavy user of Amazon services, you might still consider the iPad Air. We never found a solution on Dropbox, though - but more on that later. In one case, the representative called my cellphone as promised an hour later to follow up. I found all the reps to be patient as they walked me through attempts to locate a missing book, play a podcast and download items from the Dropbox storage service. They can also help guide you by placing orange markers on your screen or taking control of your device completely. You see the representatives in a video box, but they can only hear you and see what's on your screen. You'll be connected within seconds to a live customer-service representative, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The bottom row has icons for frequently used apps such as email and the camera. Recently used apps and content appear in the middle so you can return to them quickly. The new Kindle shares many of the features found in a smaller version that came out on October 18.Ī row of tabs at the top of the screen gives you quick access to Amazon services such as e-books, music, video and shopping. But I couldn't really tell the difference watching the Pixar cartoon "Monsters University" side by side. But I couldn't really tell the difference holding the two side by side.Īnd yes, the Kindle has a sharper screen, with a resolution of 339 pixels per inch compared with the iPad's 264 pixels per inch. ![]() Yes, the Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 is lighter, at about 0.83 pound, or 17 per cent less than the Air. Even cheaper is the 7-inch Kindle Fire HDX, which costs $229. That's cheaper than the new $399 iPad Mini, which has a display that measures 7.9 inches diagonally. Inc begins shipping it Thursday, starting at $379. The best part of the new Kindle is its price. The full-size Kindle Fire HDX has an 8.9-inch screen, just short of the iPad Air's 9.7 inches. Amazon has come out with a full-size tablet that weighs even less than Apple's new, lighter iPad, yet sports a sharper display and a lower price tag.Īlthough the Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 hasn't received as much attention as the iPad Air, it is emerging as the strongest challenger yet to Apple's device. ![]()
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