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Introduction
that it remains accessible from other devices—or if you need to download a
new copy. If all that sounds a bit confusing right now, don’t worry! Everything
will become clear after you read this book.
An Overview of the Various Kindle Fire
Models
Other Kindle devices are dedicated e-readers, but the Kindle Fire is also a
multimedia entertainment device and a tablet computer. Several models of
the Kindle Fire exist, with four models currently supported by Amazon. All of
them have access to more than 22 million books, movies, songs, magazines,
audiobooks, TV shows, games, and apps. Each model also offers free, unlim-
ited cloud storage for your Amazon content. This book focuses on the Kindle
Fire HDX (both the 7- and 8.9-inch models), although many of the tips for
using the device apply to the Kindle Fire HD, as well. The processor, display,
and storage options vary for each model, as noted here:
• Kindle Fire HDX: The new Kindle Fire HDX has a 7-inch screen with
1920×1200 resolution. It contains a Quad-Core 2.2 GHz processor, which
makes it three times faster than previous Kindle Fire devices, and offers
11 hours of battery life in mixed use and up to 17 hours of battery life
when reading. The HDX has a front-facing HD camera. You can opt for 16,
32, or 64GB of storage and either Wi-Fi only or Wi-Fi plus 4G LTE access
(which requires an annual data plan through AT&T or Verizon). Pricing for
the Kindle Fire HDX starts at $229 for the 16GB Wi-Fi only and ranges up
to $409 for the 64GB Wi-Fi + 4G LTE option.
• Kindle Fire HDX 8.9”: The Kindle Fire HDX also comes in an 8.9-inch
model. This top-of-the-line device contains the same Quad-Core 2.2 GHz
processor as the 7-inch HDX, but offers 2560x1600 resolution for crisp,
sharp images. The battery life on this model is also better: 12 hours with
mixed use and 18 hours while reading. Most important, the HDX 8.9”
comes with an 8-megapixel rear-facing camera in addition to its front-
facing HD camera. This model is available with 16, 32, or 64GB of storage
in either Wi-Fi only or Wi-Fi + 4G LTE versions. The Kindle Fire HDX 8.9”
costs $379 for the 16GB Wi-Fi version up to $579 for the 64GB Wi-Fi + 4G
LTE option.
• Kindle Fire HD: This is essentially the second-generation Kindle Fire
(released in 2012) with updates to the operating system and hardware.
This device comes with an HD LCD display with 1280×800 resolution. It
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