Amazon Announces New Fire Tablets & Fire TV

tubemonkey · 09-17-2015, 09:39 AM

Amazon just announced their new fall lineup of the Fire Tablets and Fire TV

New Fire Devices --> Key Specs --> Release Date

$230 -- Fire HD 10 --> 10.1" ~ 149 ppi ~ 16/32 GB ~ mSD --> 30 Sep
$150 -- Fire HD 8 --> 8.0" ~ 189 ppi ~ 8/16 GB ~ mSD --> 30 Sep
$100 -- Fire HD 6 --> 6.0" ~ 252 ppi ~ 8/16 GB ~ no mSD --> Oct 2014
$100 -- Fire Kids Ed --> 7.0" ~ 171 ppi ~ 8 GB ~ mSD --> 30 Sep
$50 -- Fire Tablet --> 7.0" ~ 171 ppi ~ 8 GB ~ mSD ~ 90-day warranty --> 30 Sep

$140 -- Fire TV Gaming Edition --> 05 Oct
$100 -- Amazon Fire TV --> 05 Oct
$50 -- Fire TV Stick w Voice Rem --> 22 Oct

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tubemonkey · 09-17-2015, 10:01 AM

Looks like Amazon is abandoning the premium tablet market.

Josieb1 · 09-17-2015, 10:15 AM

So no new tablets over 8 or 16gb. The 10inch 32gb is the only one higher. At least I have my two 64gb HDXs

tubemonkey · 09-17-2015, 10:27 AM

Fire Tablets -- New

$260 -- Fire HD 10 --> 32GB w/ mSD
$230 -- Fire HD 10 --> 16GB w/ mSD

$170 -- Fire HD 8 --> 16GB w/ mSD
$150 -- Fire HD 8 --> 8GB w/ mSD

$100 -- Fire Kids 7 --> 8GB w/ mSD
$50 -- Fire 7 --> 8GB w/ mSD

tubemonkey · 09-17-2015, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Josieb1

So no new tablets over 8 or 16gb. The 10inch 32gb is the only one higher. At least I have my two 64gb HDXs

Only the 10" models get more than 16GB. But, all of the new models (including the $50 model) have mSD card slots for additional storage up to 128GB.

Quote:

You can keep even more music, photos, movies, and games offline using a microSD card to expand your Fire tablet's storage by up to 128 GB. You can always enjoy free unlimited online cloud storage for all Amazon content and photos taken with your Fire devices.

Josieb1 · 09-17-2015, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tubemonkey

Only the 10" models get more than 16GB. But, all of the new models (including the $50 model) have mSD card slots for additional storage up to 128GB.

Thanks I didn't spot that. It might work if Audible and Kindle will allow SD card storage. But I'll hang on to my two for a while. I see no reason to get a new one, and if I did I wouldn't want one bigger than a 7 inch

mycurlylocks · 09-17-2015, 10:43 AM

Looks like my credit cards are safe. Nothing entices me.
I can buy low end tablets at that price everyday and not have to be restricted to Amazon.

I like my Fire HD6, but after owning it, I doubt I would buy one of their tablets again. I'd buy from vendors that don't restrict their products.

I almost never watch my TV, so I'm out of the market for a TV gadget.

Josieb1 · 09-17-2015, 10:47 AM

I have two of the recently released fire sticks so not after any new TV devices. I think this is a lack lustre release. The low priced tablet may generate some interest but I doubt the 8 or 10 inch will.

mycurlylocks · 09-17-2015, 10:54 AM

I feel the tablets will be good for the consumers that are short on cash and don't have a full understanding of the technology. I think the specs for the 10" are a little underwhelming.

My HD6 is a sweet size to carry around, but it's heavy. Now that they have made the instant videos available on other platforms, I don't really need it.

I do like the HD7 Kids edition. I always thought the HD6 might be small for some of the older children.

HarryT · 09-17-2015, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Josieb1

Thanks I didn't spot that. It might work if Audible and Kindle will allow SD card storage.

The Android Kindle App supports books on the SD card, so I'd be surprised if the Fire version didn't. I am, however, often surprised

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issybird · 09-17-2015, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by HarryT

The Android Kindle App supports books on the SD card, so I'd be surprised if the Fire version didn't. I am, however, often surprised

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Ditto for the Android Audible app. Not the Downpour app, though, IIRC.

Scarpad · 09-17-2015, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by tubemonkey

Looks like Amazon is abandoning the premium tablet market.

sure does, while many might appreciate the return to a stock android experience 720p screens with a 149ppi on a 10 inch tablet, can you even read on that without your eyes bleeding ? Yikes, Now that you can DL prime video on IOS and Android tablets is there really even a need to own these ?

tubemonkey · 09-17-2015, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scarpad

sure does, while many might appreciate the return to a stock android experience 720p screens with a 149ppi on a 10 inch tablet, can you even read on that without your eyes bleeding ? Yikes, Now that you can DL prime video on IOS and Android tablets is there really even a need to own these ?

My thinking too

mycurlylocks · 09-17-2015, 11:22 AM

Hmm... the Fire 7 sure looks a lot like the DigiLand 7" from Best Buy.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/digiland...&skuId=8610212

HarryT · 09-17-2015, 11:32 AM

I've lost track of what low-end Android tablets cost these days. Are these good prices for the spec, or can you get cheaper elsewhere?

09-17-2015, 09:39 AM	#1
tubemonkey monkey on the fringe Posts: 45,477 Karma: 158151390 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Seattle Metro Device: Moto E6, Echo Show	Amazon Announces New Fire Tablets & Fire TV Amazon just announced their new fall lineup of the Fire Tablets and Fire TV New Amazon Fire TV with 4K Ultra HD and Fire TV Stick with Voice Remote All-New Fire Kids Edition—Built from the Ground Up for Kids, Now Under $100 All-New Fire HD: Powerful Tablets Designed for Entertainment New Amazon Fire TV Gaming Edition—Take Game Night to the Next Level Fire—Setting an Entirely New Standard for a Tablet under $50 New Fire Devices --> Key Specs --> Release Date $230 -- Fire HD 10 --> 10.1" ~ 149 ppi ~ 16/32 GB ~ mSD --> 30 Sep $150 -- Fire HD 8 --> 8.0" ~ 189 ppi ~ 8/16 GB ~ mSD --> 30 Sep $100 -- Fire HD 6 --> 6.0" ~ 252 ppi ~ 8/16 GB ~ no mSD --> Oct 2014 $100 -- Fire Kids Ed --> 7.0" ~ 171 ppi ~ 8 GB ~ mSD --> 30 Sep $50 -- Fire Tablet --> 7.0" ~ 171 ppi ~ 8 GB ~ mSD ~ 90-day warranty --> 30 Sep $140 -- Fire TV Gaming Edition --> 05 Oct $100 -- Amazon Fire TV --> 05 Oct $50 -- Fire TV Stick w Voice Rem --> 22 Oct . Last edited by tubemonkey; 09-24-2015 at 10:05 AM.

09-17-2015, 10:15 AM	#3
Josieb1 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,010 Karma: 18018738 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: UK Device: Kobo Forma, Libra2, Clara 2e, Kindle PW SE & Kindle 2022	So no new tablets over 8 or 16gb. The 10inch 32gb is the only one higher. At least I have my two 64gb HDXs Last edited by Josieb1; 09-17-2015 at 10:18 AM.

09-17-2015, 10:27 AM	#4
tubemonkey monkey on the fringe Posts: 45,477 Karma: 158151390 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Seattle Metro Device: Moto E6, Echo Show	Fire Tablets -- New $260 -- Fire HD 10 --> 32GB w/ mSD $230 -- Fire HD 10 --> 16GB w/ mSD $170 -- Fire HD 8 --> 16GB w/ mSD $150 -- Fire HD 8 --> 8GB w/ mSD $100 -- Fire Kids 7 --> 8GB w/ mSD $50 -- Fire 7 --> 8GB w/ mSD

09-17-2015, 10:54 AM	#9
mycurlylocks Addict Posts: 239 Karma: 1455315 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: US Device: Kindle Paperwhite 2	I feel the tablets will be good for the consumers that are short on cash and don't have a full understanding of the technology. I think the specs for the 10" are a little underwhelming. My HD6 is a sweet size to carry around, but it's heavy. Now that they have made the instant videos available on other platforms, I don't really need it. I do like the HD7 Kids edition. I always thought the HD6 might be small for some of the older children. Last edited by mycurlylocks; 09-17-2015 at 10:58 AM.

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09-17-2015, 10:01 AM	#2
tubemonkey monkey on the fringe Posts: 45,477 Karma: 158151390 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Seattle Metro Device: Moto E6, Echo Show	Looks like Amazon is abandoning the premium tablet market.

09-17-2015, 10:43 AM	#7
mycurlylocks Addict Posts: 239 Karma: 1455315 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: US Device: Kindle Paperwhite 2	Looks like my credit cards are safe. Nothing entices me. I can buy low end tablets at that price everyday and not have to be restricted to Amazon. I like my Fire HD6, but after owning it, I doubt I would buy one of their tablets again. I'd buy from vendors that don't restrict their products. I almost never watch my TV, so I'm out of the market for a TV gadget.

09-17-2015, 10:47 AM	#8
Josieb1 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,010 Karma: 18018738 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: UK Device: Kobo Forma, Libra2, Clara 2e, Kindle PW SE & Kindle 2022	I have two of the recently released fire sticks so not after any new TV devices. I think this is a lack lustre release. The low priced tablet may generate some interest but I doubt the 8 or 10 inch will.

09-17-2015, 11:22 AM	#14
mycurlylocks Addict Posts: 239 Karma: 1455315 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: US Device: Kindle Paperwhite 2	Hmm... the Fire 7 sure looks a lot like the DigiLand 7" from Best Buy. http://www.bestbuy.com/site/digiland...&skuId=8610212

09-17-2015, 11:32 AM	#15
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	I've lost track of what low-end Android tablets cost these days. Are these good prices for the spec, or can you get cheaper elsewhere?