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Old 12-01-2014, 08:35 AM   #1
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which is best for audio
trying to figer out which of the new ( 2014 ) kf is best for audio

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New Kindle Fires! Who is interested?

6" Kindle Fire HD 1280 x 800 (252 ppi) Quad-core up to 1.5 GHz - 2 cameras

7" Kindle Fire HD 1280 x 800 (216 ppi) Quad-core up to 1.5 GHz - 2 cameras
was looking on ebay but there are lots of kf there so
what the serial numbers for these

also which one is better to listen to audio books?
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Old 12-01-2014, 02:50 PM   #2
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I think they are both the same. They certainly use the same TTS voice but you'll need to check the specs to see if the 7 has better speakers than the 6. You only get one voice. A female. I think on last years HDX you get a choice of voices but I have the HD6 and it's only the one,
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thanks josieb.

im upgrading the kf as there a big weght difference and its light enough now i can hold it.
which means on less dock stand infont of me . Love the voice on the kf s

but dont think i can use my old case?
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I think they are both the same. They certainly use the same TTS voice but you'll need to check the specs to see if the 7 has better speakers than the 6. You only get one voice. A female. I think on last years HDX you get a choice of voices but I have the HD6 and it's only the one,
You have to download the other voices.
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You have to download the other voices.
Blossom how do you do that, I can't work it out
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Settings --> Language --> Text-to-Speech --> Download Additional Voices
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Thank you. I'd never have found it without asking
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Wish I could do that on my 2012 HD 7 .... only have male female choice But Honestly not bad at least I can match Voice with sex of reader hehehe
sain Why don't you go to a store & test them. That away you can pick which sounds Best to you.
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