Amazon Kindle Fire HDX vs Apple iPad Air

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On the heels of Apple's new, lighter ipad, Amazon has come out with a full size Tablet that weighs even less yet sports a sharper display and lower price tag. Although Amazon's Kindle Fire HDZ 8.9 hasn't received as much attention as the ipad Air, it is emerging as the strongest challenger yet to Apple's device.

The new Kindle shares many of the features found in smaller version that came out on october 18th. A row of tabs at the top of the screen gives you quick access to Amazon services such as E-books, music, video and shopping. Recentlyused apps and content appear in the middle so you can return to them quickly. the bottom row has icons for frequently used apps such as email and the camera.

 

Need help just hit the "MAY DAY" button. You'll be connect within seconds to live customer-service representative, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You see the representatives in a video box, but they can only hear you and see what's on your screen. They can also help guide you by placing orange markers on your screen or taking control of your device completely.

The best part of the new Kindle is its price which is $379.That's cheaper than the new $399 ipad mini which has a display that measures 7.9 inches diagonally.The full size Kindle HDX has an 8.9 inch screen just short of the ipad air's 9.7 inches. Even cheaper is the 7-inch Kindle Fire HDX which costs $229.

If you can afford a $499 tablet and aren't a heavy user of Amazon services, you might still consider the ipad air.The new full sized -Kindle is a great deal at $379. It might even make a nice gift for your tech-challenged friends and relatives, as they can call May Day rather than you. The Kindle is'nt as good as the ipad Air, but its an excellent choice for its price.