Whoa! This has really strong New Smell!
What I've noticed so far. Came registered, and is currently updating to latest firmware.
It has a blue border but it's just a border. It's not as blue as the HDX #2 but it's bluer than HDX #1.
I put them side by side and WOW what a difference! HDX 2 has a green tint to the screen and looks really dingy. I notice on HDX 2 with the brightness turn down I can barely see the screen not so with HDX 3. I wish you guys could see how different the display is on the two! HDX 3 's display is crisp and clear. I think it's better than HDX 1 on that part.
So far very happy with the display! No flickering so far and the blue border is tolerable. Screen is clean other than that.
No scratches on the back.
I'm checking the rest out. Sound is next! Time for some Christmas music!
Okay once I put it in its case it sounds great! I never notice how much the case amplifies the speakers but it does.
Everything seems to be working. I am setting it up and doing a Factory reset on the one going back. The difference in screen explains why I couldn't read on the HDX 2 wow it's horrible!
HDX 3 is much better. The blue border on the right side is really blue though and less transparent shows up on about everything but Amazon says this normal right?
All in all I say it's as good and I am going to get. So hopefully no more issues I'm done.