The first independent reviews of the Kindle Fire HD arrive

So far the information we have had about the new Kindle Fire HD came directly from Amazon, But it has already begun to distribute copies of its tablet among specialized media in the United States and we are beginning to have alternative information to that of the company itself. Most of them highlight the great quality of the device, but they see certain negatives in the overwhelming presence of the ecosystem Amazon.

Technology and content

The first foray of Amazon In the field of tablets, the company has gained experience to mark its strategic line this new season. From the first bars of the event in which Jeff Bezos unveiled the new tablets in the Kindle Fire range, it was made very clear that the device was just a pretext or a medium to reach an end: the consumption of content hub. Of course, the company did not stop insisting that, despite not being the main thing, the technology of their tablets was the most advanced on the market. In fact, and taking into account what is deduced from the different reviews, it seems that in the case of Amazon the means (gadget) is more interesting than the end (services).

Ultimately, the ideal of this company is that customers want to buy Kindle Fire to enjoy Amazon content, but the reality is very different: people will end up buying Kindle Fire, surely, because it is a exceptional appliance and then maybe grab some content.

Integrated

Going a bit more in the matter, the Kindle Fire HD is a device very light and comfortable to use. So they say in the middle The Verge. Somewhat thinner than Nexus 7 although with a frame a little bigger, its design fits perfectly in the hand both in 'landscape' position and in 'portrait' mode. It is perfectly portable and ergonomic to use it, for example, standing up or in bed. Above all, its design is utilitarian, but that does not mean that it is unpleasant to look at, quite the opposite.

The only complaint that is collected is about the size and position of the botones to control the volume and turn the device on or off. They also have little relief and are somewhat difficult to press on some occasions. In this sense, the editor misses how careful these types of details are in the new iPad.

Image and sound

La screen is one of the strengths of the new Amazon device. Although it has the same pixel-per-inch rate as the Nexus 7, 216. The display it offers is probably better than any other tablet, Except for the new iPad and its retina screen that, today, is, as it were, from another planet. Kindle Fire HD clearly outperforms Nexus 7 in terms of color richness, black scales, and overall brightness. Although the technology anti-glare incorporating the tablet substantially improves this aspect, it is not effective enough to completely neutralize external lighting, especially from certain levels.

With the issue of sound, Amazon may have exaggerated a bit by stating that the device's audio is strong and enveloping, capable of making the room in which we find ourselves with its stereo system. The thing does not seem to go so far, but sounds goodIn addition, the stereo is noticeable and it is pleasant especially when we have the tablet in landscape position.

WiFi and battery

One of the strongest bets of Kindle Fire HD, and one of the aspects on which the presentation of the device focused the most on September 6 is connectivity. Amazon claimed that the technology of dual MIMO antenna it was able to outperform the iPad's WiFi connection. The editor of The Verge claims not to notice nothing specialRather, the opposite: the Kindle Fire browser is less intuitive than the iPad and that slowed down a bit the operations it was trying to carry out, although it could not test speed at the time of download data on both tablets under equal conditions.

The opinion regarding the battery is quite favorable. Amazon claims that the Kindle Fire HD battery lasts for 11 hours distributed between different tasks such as browsing, watching videos, listening to streaming music and other daily activities. This is totally trueHowever, a significant drop in load is noticed using some programs that operate with more resources, such as Skype or Whatsapp. Still, in no case does the company appear to have inflated the battery life figures.