Amazon New tablet "Fire HDX 8.9" and e-book reader "Kindle Voyage" haste photo review

On October 29, Amazon's 8.9-inch tablet positioned at the high end of its tablet products "Fire HDX 8.9"The best reading experience in the history of Kindle will be possible"Kindle Voyage"We announced. Since I arrived at GIGAZINE editorial department on November 4 (Tue) when I was reserving the real machine, I decided to touch Alekole what kind of product it is.

Fire HDX 8.9 tablet - premium tablet that can be used at work or at private
http://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/product/B00KQNTJ1W/

Kindle Voyage - an e-book reader built pursuing a blissful reading experience
http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B00EOEZJ90/

Arrived "Fire HDX 8.9" and "Kindle Voyage"


◆ Fire HDX 8.9
First we will open the Fire HDX 8.9.


Take out the inner box from the outer box


Separated from a black inner box. Brilliant orange color inside the outer box is impressive.


Break the seal of the inner box with tongue ......


Open the front lid


Fire HDX 8.9 protected with transparent film appeared.


The inside of the lid is also a bright orange color, and the logo is stamped.


The contents are like this. Warranty card · Start guide · 9W PowerFast charger · Fire HDX 8.9 main unit · USB cable is set.


Try bringing Fire HDX 8.9 into your hand like this. It is a tablet with a screen size of 8.9 inches, the resolution is 2560 × 1600, the pixel density is 339 ppi, it is a general size as a tablet, and mat processing to make it hard to slip on the reverse side has been applied.


The main body size is 231 mm in width × 158 mm in height.


The thickness was 7.8 mm.


By the way, it is about 5 mm in the thinnest part.


Weight is 370 g as measured value and lightweight.


The front camera and ambient light sensor are carried on the upper part of the front of the main unit.


Matte finish with a slightly rough feel on the back. A large logo is engraved.


When looking diagonally from the side, the thinness looks outstanding. The upper part of the back has become a plastic material, and it was finished with a glossy piano black tone.


On the back of the upper part of the slit part on the left and right is equipped with a stereo speaker compatible with Dolby Atmos. The rear part of the camera is equipped with a rear camera and LED flash, and two microphones are built in the hole part above it.


On the right side of the main unit, 3.5 mm stereo jack and volume button are arranged.


On the left side are only the power switch and Micro-USB terminal.


Nothing particularly on the bottom.


The camera has 8 megapixel (8 megapixel) with f / 2.2 wide lens and it has a camera shake correction function. Also equipped with LED flash next to the lens.


Turn on the power immediately. Fire HDX 8.9 is a device that can be used immediately after taking out from the box without requiring a PC etc for setup.


Connect to the net via Wi-Fi and browse quickly OK. It was a high-definition display because it was a 2560 x 1600 pixel, 339 ppi display.


In addition, this time I tried getting together the products recommended by Amazon. This is made by BelkinFire HDX 8.9 keyboard cover(9900 yen including tax).


Then, a touch pen made by IncipioInscribe Stylus(1620 yen including tax).


The keyboard cover is a type that connects with Bluetooth, and the angle of the display can be adjusted in two steps with the neodymium magnet built into the main body.


◆ Kindle Voyage
And this is Kindle Voyage. It is an e-book reader that "pursued a blissful reading experience".


Firstly I will pull out the inner box from the outer box.


Break periperi and seal seal ......


Paccat and open. Bright blue appeared in the eyes, and on the screen of Kindle Illustration of a familiar reading person was stamped.


The contents are like this. There was a warranty card and a start guide, a USB cable, and the main body of Kindle Voyage. Please note that the charger is sold separately, but you can substitute the battery charger of the smartphone or the USB terminal of the PC.


The body of Kindle Voyage. The display can be seen despite the fact that the power has not been turned on, unlike a terminal equipped with an e-ink display. The white dots and lines visible on the left and right sides of the display are the touch area for page feed / return.


It is about this size to have in hand. Together with its light weight, it is unlikely that you will feel stressed even if you bring reading while holding it in your hand.


The main body size is 162 × 115 mm.


The thickness is 7.6 mm.


In the thinnest part, it was about 4.5 mm.


Weight is 176 g and light weight.


It is a very simple design with only a power button on the back. Like the Fire HDX 8.9 it has become a slippery matte finish.


At the bottom, Micro - USB terminal for charging was arranged.


Turn on power. The rewrite screen unique to the e-ink display is not significantly different from the conventional one, but it was a very fine display.


Like Fire HDX 8.9, I get products that I recommend in Amazon together. This is made of genuine leatherSleeve Case Brown(5630 yen including tax). It was darker brown than I saw on Amazon's screen.


Since it has become raised felt inside, it seems to gently guard the main body.


It is perfect for Kindle Voyage and Kindle Paperwhite.


Also, as mentioned above, the power adapter is sold separately for Kindle Voyage. So just in case5W USB chargerWe got together.


If you put it in a case it is safe to carry around. In addition, Kindle Voyage has a battery life of several weeks by using it for about 30 minutes a day, but if you bring a power adapter, it seems to be able to enjoy reading with confidence at a place to go or a travel destination.


In both models this timeExtended warranty planIn addition to joining. Fire HDX 8.98100 yen including tax, Kindle Voyage4860 yen including taxIf you subscribe to the plan by paying it, you will be able to respond to accidents such as falling of goods, water wetting, etc., in addition to natural breakdown including battery deterioration, even if a breakdown occurs, Because there are benefits such as being able to do, it costs expensive but it seems to be worth a thought in case of seeking security.


Fire HDX 8.9 is about to be sold at about 41,000 yen on Amazon and Kindle Voyage is on sale for about 27,000 yen including tax.

Fire HDX 8.9 tablet - premium tablet that can be used at work or at private


Kindle Voyage - an e-book reader built pursuing a blissful reading experience