Xplore XC6 - Windows for the wilderness

With the Xplore XC6 there is now a Windows Tablet for rough terrain. Even at a height of over 15,000 meters in 60 degree heat and sandstorms can the tablet with Windows 8.1 still use. The target groups are the military and all sorts of outdoor use.

The XC6 Xplore tablet is IP67 certified, which means that it is absolutely dustproof and also about 30 minutes against submersion protected.Xplore is claims to be the only manufacturer that offers IP67 certified tablets. The XC6 is also the  outdoor tablet to be available on the market. A battery life of up to eight and a half hours to guarantee that outdoor use is never silence too fast. The operating system acts Windows 8.1 Pro or Windows 7 Pro.

Readable even in bright sunlight

The Xplore XC6 is a DMSR-Tablet (Abbr: dual mode sunlight readable).The maximum brightness of 1,300 cd / m² will allow a good read even in bright sunlight. The touch screen should be capable of operation even with wet fingers or gloves. The tablet produced for extreme conditions to temperatures of minus 34 to plus 60 degrees withstand and can be used both in ice and snow as well as in the desert. Also, over 64 km / h Wind speed can not hurt the tablet, and it can be even in height 15.240 meters to keep.

High storage capacity

Inside the Outdoor Tablets an Intel Core i5 processor potters. The storage capacity of the Windows tablets will have quadrupled compared to its predecessor. In addition, a micro SD slot is available. The RAM is 4 GB, on request Xplore equips the XC6 DMSR with up to 16 GB DDR3L-1600 from. Who wants to ensure the ultimate outdoor tablet, must for at least $ 5,299 shell.

Video: Xplore XC6 Tablet with Windows 8.1

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Grown Tablet market globally

According to the latest data from market research firm IDC, the worldwide tablet market grew by around four per cent to 50.4 million tablets in the first quarter of 2014 and is in lower growth than previously. One of the main reasons are smartphones with larger touchscreens and the second reason are tablet users keep their current tablet longer instead of purchasing a new model. The U.S. technology company Apple, with a market share of 32.5 percent, and its iPad tablet is still the leading providers among tablet manufacturers.

In the second place Samsung landed with a rise of 4.8 per cent market share. His position in the market would expand by an attractive pricing policy, smartphone packages and a stronger cooperation with mobile operators on the South Korean company. On the tablet market Windows tablets occupy a subordinate role and increase their market share slowly. In the tablet operating systems Google Android is the leader, as it is located on 66 percent of mobile devices.

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they create a 3D printed lens For $ 2

The application of 3D printing in medicine made ​​its way slowly. However, the recent creation ensuing could facilitate the work of physicians. It is a microscopic lens, when mounted on a terminal, acts dermatoscope functional. should this 3D printed researchers at the Australian National University lens. The concept is based on the optical effect caused by a drop of water. The team of Professor Steve Lee has managed to print 3D gel PMDS (a silicone polymer) on a glass slide. They were then baked at 70 ° C until it hardens. Repeating the action and adding a drop of the precious material, they managed to get a lens a few millimeters thick. Able to enlarge an image 160 times, its resolution is about 4 microns. Cost of operation: $ 2 according to its designers.

This invention can make medical microscopy everyone. With this inexpensive method, doctors can diagnose a patient with a smartphone or tablet to detect diseases of the skin.

In the prototype, its designers are trying to improve the process to create lenses printed in larger and powerful 3D.

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Canon XF 205: Optimized camera for video professionals

Canon XF205 

Canon expands with the XF205 Professional Camcorder have portfolio.The 26.8 mm Canon HD wide angle lens with a 20x magn doubled optical zoom is designed for seamless integration with current Canon HD CMOS PRO image sensor and the DIGIC DV processor 4. MPEG recording with 50 Mbit / s and 4:2:2 color sampling, provide broadcast-standard video quality.

The improved light intensity should convince with an excellent image quality even in low light. The optimized viewfinder with a resolution of 1.23 million pixels, perfect for precise focus assessment. The 3.5-inch OLED display provides with increased contrast and vivid colors for excellent control.

Flexible connections

Two XLR inputs on the professional camcorder XF 205 allow the use of professional microphones. In addition, the built-in stereo microphones and a 3.5 mm microphone jack offer a variety of audio options.  WLAN and Ethernet LAN connectivity allow direct wired or wireless connection to smartphone, tablet and laptop. Using a WLAN, the camcorder can also be controlled from a distance and files can be transferred via FTP without additional software. The new Camera Access feature allows wlan video streaming proxy files of lower quality levels to another device - ideal for an optimized data transfer rate and faster replacement of video content at the current reportage on site.

Ideal in the studio use

The XF205 is supposed to be an excellent working tool even for less experienced cameramen. Besides the usual solution for film professionals control and precision there is fully automatic shooting modes and various auxiliary functions, including face recognition. The XF205 has advanced connectivity options for studio use. These include selectable 3G-SDI/HD-SDI, timecode and genlock connections for easy integration with the multi-camera shoot or with additional broadcast equipment.

Canon XF 205 Photo: Canon

Canon XF 205 Photo: Canon

Canon XF 205 Photo: Canon

Video: Canon Professional Camcorder XF 205

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A touch pad holographic display

Soon, we can interact with a terminal via a holographic display . Finish the touch screen, instead, the tablet directly displays the data in the air through a holographic screen as interface.

The prototype was called AIRR Tablet for "Aerial Imaging by Retro-Reflection." The touch pad of a new genus is distinguished by its floating display. Allowing the user to manipulate and access to various applications. No need to use glasses virtual complete, the system is based on the retro-reflection to float interface and project information in the air. The tactile feedback is provided by sensors integrated movements, which can take up to 500 images per second. Touch holographic screen thus results in a specific order. Similarly, the user can enlarge or reduce the size via a simple gesture. This tablet was designed and developed by Professor Hirotsugu Yamamoto , University of Tokushima, Japan. At the moment, it is only a prototype that foreshadows the future of touch devices.

AIRR Tablet

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Facebook has completely changed its "News Feed"

If Facebook regularly makes changes to its interface, the new newsfeed, already in the hands of some users, is a real change. Simplification, visibility and customization are the objectives of the social network.

Facebook is trying to modernize and launch its new news feed ( Feed News in English). The goal of social network make its platform easier to use, more design and especially more personalized and customizable.

On the Facebook blog , Chris Turitzin, product manager of News Feed, says he works to "improve the ranking algorithms to better differentiate the posts of pages and posts of friends."

Then he advises administrators Pages favor of publications with the "Share" that includes a photo thumbnail, rather than just status "text" written with a link. To attract the eye of the user, and promote the "click".

Development of visual content

Administrators Pages, such as trademarks or media, will have to comply with these recommendations, since the new newsfeed favors a visual content. New graphics and more vibrant colors should take place. The images are larger, their legends over and profile picture shifted to the left.

In general, the new Facebook wants more visibility, with the focus on the activities of friends. The information could fall by the wayside, as beloved fan pages, additions of friends or check-in (location of the friend) are now clearly displayed in the newsfeed. "Every news has been redesigned to highlight what your friends are sharing" promises Facebook.

Facebook screen capture

The new additions of friends now appear clearly in the newsfeed.

Customize Facebook

Beyond visibility, Facebook has sought to focus on customizing the news feed, there is the biggest news.

It will be possible to sort the contents displayed in the newsfeed. Before, it was limited to sorting "Latest" or "Featured", not always easy to differentiate between one and the other. In the new News Feed , the "Most Recent" sort is still there and class news in reverse chronological order.

But other functions appear: "All Friends" which displays only the news from friends, then excluding pages and groups, "Photos" which passes only photos of friends and fan pages, "Music" to keep current events followed artists and music played by friends ... and many others.

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The tool bar on the right to filter news to sort content

Standardize all media

One of the weaknesses of Facebook compared to its competitors were weak interface on mobile and tablets too different from that on the web. With this update the News Feed , the Group ensures that the user "find the very face of Facebook on all platforms: mobile, tablet or the web."

This standardization is especially marked by an identical menu directly inspired by the mobile carrier. Features and database links are always at the top left, but in addition to that also found Chatterbox previously placed in a toolbar to the right.

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Parrot introduces two new drones

The CES is traditionally the living room where Parrot unveils new products. Last year, it was the Flower Power that created the surprise, a dedicated plant care object. For the year 2014, the French brand revives one of its greatest successes: the drones. Four years after the first AR.Drone, followed two years later a new version, the rhythm is quite regular. But this time, it is not one but two new developments that are presented. The first is the Mini Drone . This greatly reduced the AR. Drone (70 grams!) Version shows the outline. It is always a quadricopter that is controlled with an app for smartphone and tablet, but it still displays some notable differences with his big brother.Where it is intended more for large spaces, Mini Drone favors interiors. An enabling environment to fly, but also roll. Two large wheels are attached to each side of the drone with a double interest: protect propellers during impacts, but more importantly, allow the unit to roll on the ground, even on the walls and even the ceiling! Autonomy is planned for the moment 6/7 minutes, while connectivity is provided by the latest standard Bluetooth Low Energy 4 , which limits the scope to ten meters (enough for an indoor environment).

Jumping robot

The second is even more intriguing because it really leaves the beaten track. the Jumping Sumo .This little robot is able to move quite conventional, that is to say while driving, but can also jump. Its spring and two independent rubber wheels provide him a range of about 1 meter in height while the pace is more swift: it can take corners at high speed and can even turn on itself. On the same principle as other drones of the firm, the Jumping Sumo driver using an implementation , but this time connectivity is ensured by WiFi . The scope is larger suite, up to 50 meters. Autonomy is also larger, about 20 minutes. Especially, a small QVGA camera is placed on the robot to track its evolution. Neither of these drones is not yet completely finished, which is why we do not have precise launch date or price, although Parrot dares to speak of arrival in the current year.

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Acer Z3-600: 22-inch tablet PC hybrid with Windows 8

Acer Z3 600: 22-inch tablet PC hybrid with Windows 8 (Photo: Acer)

The all-in-one tablet PC hybrid device Acer Aspire Z3-600 appears with Microsoft's Windows 8 operating system, a 21.5-inch display, 4GB of RAM, built-in Harman Kardon speakers and Dolby Home Theater sound.

With Full HD display (1920 × 1080 p) and premium Harman Kardon speakers with Dolby ® sound to the hybrid device guarantees excellent picture and sound quality for movies, games and music. With an Intel Pentium J2580 Quad-Core processor, 4GB of DDR3 dual-channel memory and 750 GB of disk space and sufficient power should be available. With HDMI port, one USB 3.0 and two USB 2.0 ports, the device has a versatile connectivity. By means of a movable stand on the back that makes tablet and place it on the desk and as a desktop PC use. The battery will hold 2.5 hours.

Launch is imminent

The tablet PC hybrid device will go on sale in December. The starting price is at 699 EUR lie.

Video: Acer Z3-600

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ASUS PadFone Mini - 4.3 inch Smartphone plugged into 7-inch tablet

Asus brings out a smaller smartphone tablet combo. (Photo: Asus promotional film)

ASUS has unveiled the PadFone Mini in Taiwan. It combines a 4.3-inch smartphone, which is in a 7-inch tablet dock. It provides a powerful 1.4GHz quad-core Snapdragon MSM8226Prozessor and a GB of RAM.

Small and portable

Thus the PadFone Mini is a much smaller alternative to the PadFone Infinity , which is a combination of 5-inch smartphone and 10.1-inch tablet dock. The smartphone has a 4.3-inch Super IPS display with 960 x 540 and triggers pixels. The Tablet Dock is equipped with a 7-inch HD display equipped (1280 × 800 pixels). It has 16GB of internal memory which can be expanded via microSD card. The operating system is Android 4.3 installed.

Low entry

In Taiwan, the ASUS PadFone Mini to early 2014 for the equivalent of about 300 euros are at the dealership. An export to the U.S. is also planned. Whether the smartphone-tablet combination will also be offered in Europe, yet is in the stars.

Video: Asus PadFone Mini

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Rapoo A500: Test the Bluetooth speaker with NFC

The Rapoo Bluetooth Portable Speaker NFC A500 are available in four colors.

Smart phones and tablet PC manufacturers ship in getting slimmer housing. There's barely any room for reasonable speakers. The solution is mobile boxes that wirelessly via Blutooth with mobile phones and tablets contact record. The latest copy is called Rapoo A500.

Transparent Packaging

Available in a blue, green, yellow and gray A500 is in a pretty perspex packaging. In the package you will find a bag, a USB cable for charging and a 3.5mm jack cable.

Contact by Bluetooth

To establish a connection between your phone and the A500, you must first Blutooth enabled on the phone, then can locate the speaker and pair the two devices together. This worked in the test without any problems. The range between the devices may be ten meters according to the manufacturer, the test, this distance was almost ausreizen. Good: Per Multipoint Connection allows up to two devices, such as a smart phone and tablet PC, connected in parallel with the A500.

Simple connection thanks to NFC

The A500 has NFC technology on board. Are smartphone or tablet with the same technology ( NFC smartphones and NFC tablet PCs can be found at Idealo) which provides a connection can be established easily: Provided NFC is enabled on the phone, you need the phone only to the A500-top hold, even the contact is made. Super: NFC turns on the A500 an even - even if the power switch on the rear panel is set to "OFF".

Sound pretty neat

Music and language give the A500 in a fairly ordinary quality again. High and low notes sound relatively clean, but rich bass missing - no wonder, are the A500 only 14x6, 2x3, 6 inches tall. Pity: from the maximum volume, the testers have hoped for something more. For background music's enough though.

Handsfree well

The 216-gram A500 have even included a microphone, with which the Bluetooth speakers are to qualify as a speakerphone. The sound of the conversation partner is rather mediocre and the voice distorted to the called person - even if you speak directly into the microphone.

Conclusion: Rapoo Bluetooth Portable Speaker NFC A500

The currently around 60 euros expensive A500 are a useful accessory for smartphones and tablet PCs. Assuming you have an appropriately equipped device, make a quick and easy connection.And thanks to the included audio input and 3.5mm jack cable can also use the A500 on many devices without Bluetooth. The sound quality is pretty neat, but the speakerphone improvement.

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Toshiba Satellite Pro NB10t-A-108 11.6 inch notebook for students

Toshiba Satellite Pro NB10-A 108 (Photo: Toshiba)

With the Satellite Pro NB10t-A-108 would like Toshiba to offer pupils or students a low-priced entry-level notebook and business users the ideal secondary device on the go. The highlights of the 1.5-pound mobile PCs will include a HD display with LED backlighting that brings a touch function with it.

In conjunction with the touch controls designed and pre-installed Windows 8 (64-bit version) allows the screen by the user via the controller and cue use. Whether organizing the application tiles, navigating through the web, playing games or scrolling through text and images - everything works as needed as with a tablet PC by touching the display. Of course, the notebook can also use classical means clickpad and comfortable keyboard.

Cheap entry models

Who needs no touch function, is better off with the Satellite Pro NB10-A-109. Until We display both have laptops on the same equipment. The Satellite Pro NB10t-A-108 with touch screen function costing 419 EUR, per derSatellite NB10-A-109 without touch function is 200 grams lighter and is 369 EUR (including VAT). Both models are from mid-December is available in Europe.

Everything important on board

The lightweight and compact devices are compatible with all Windows applications and easy to use. Because you can install the same applications on the Satellite Pro models, exactly like on the possibly existing desktop PC, the devices are also as a second PC .Compatibility problems are just as little to fear as lack of synchronization capabilities. Both notebooks are waiting for with interfaces such as WLAN, Bluetooth or Ethernet LAN. Any kind of data is available on the integrated 500 GB hard disk space. To protect against theft - while working in the university library or meeting breaks - there is a device for a Kensington ® lock. Thanks to Intel ® processor, the mobile PCs have grown all used office and web applications and are also available for entering large amounts of text available.

Many junctions provide a comprehensive connectivity (Photo: Toshiba)

Extensive Connectivity

Despite its compact dimensions, there are many interfaces. They are designed in standard size and do not require special cables or in addition to acquiring adapter. About a VGA and HDMI port can be larger external displays such as TVs or projectors connect - ideal for presentations that can then be controlled via the touch screen. The built-in speaker of the Satellite Pro NB10t models give stereo sound in high quality re-optimized by DTS ® Sound . One of the three USB ports corresponding to the USB 3.0 standard and ensures fast data transfers.Via SD card slot allows data to, for example, cameras exchange.

Facts & Figures

Satellite Pro NB10t-A-108
• Display: 11.6 inches (29.5 
cm) HD Touch Display 
(1366 x 768) with LED backlight 
(ten-point touchscreen) 
• Operating system: Windows 
8 64-bit (preinstalled) 
• Processor: Intel Celeron N2810 
• Graphics: Intel HD graphics 
• Hard disk: 500 GB HDD 
• Memory: 2 GB DDR3 (1600 MHz) 
• Connectivity: WiFi b / g / n, Ethernet LAN, Bluetooth 4.0, 1x USB 3.0 , 2x USB 2.0, HDMI, SD / SDHC card slot, Microphone input / headphone output 
• Webcam: 0.9 MP HD with built-in microphone 
• touchpad with gesture recognition 
• Dimensions: 284 x 208.6 x 13.8 to 25.1 mm , 
weight: 1.5 kg 
• RRP including VAT: 419 EUR

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Bluetooth Portable Speakers: what is the best?

In recent years, the Bluetooth speakers are fashionable. Easily transportable , with autonomy for several hours and often a lot better than a smartphone, they have gradually replaced the iPod docks.

The first advantage of pregnant Bluetooth on the dock is the fact of not having to connect the audio source to the speaker.Your smartphone or tablet can remain in your pocket or bag and play music all the same, provided you stay five or ten meters from the enclosure. Another advantage, the Bluetooth speakers are universal , unlike, for example AirPlay speakers. Thus, you can send your music from an Android device, iOS, Windows Phone, BlackBerry, and even from a laptop or desktop as it is equipped for Bluetooth.

In this market more important, some brands more or less confidential paved the way, but other firms specializing in the audio consumer begin to enter the race. How to make sense of things? What are the speakers that are worth? Design, ease of use, sound quality, how to make the right choice? 

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New Windows Tablet Nokia Lumia 2520: Better than the iPad Air?

Nokia Lumia 2520 (Photo: Nokia)

In a new commercial touting Nokia for its new Windows Tablet Nokia 2520 in a funny scene which obviously compares the Nokia tablet with the iPad Air. Here, the competing tablet does of course not a very good figure. A preview of the Nokia tablet and a comparison to the competitors.

Battery life and features

The Nokia Lumia 2520 has a 8,000 mAh battery, which should, however, guarantee a five hours long battery life also promises the iPadAir long maturities and tests confirm a battery life of at least four hours even at high loads. A more fundamental strength of the Nokia Tablets is therefore probably the equipment and the ability to connect a keyboard.A full installed Office and Windows 8.1 RT make the tablet an attractive device to access while on the go all documents or to answer on the train to your next meeting before all messages. Other features of Nokia Lumia 2520: 2 GB RAM, 32 GB of flash memory, 800 Snapdragon quad-core processor with 2.2 Ghz. Alternative Tablets with Windows 8.1 come from Dell , Acer , Toshiba , MSI and of course Microsoft .

Nokia Lumia 2520 - Market launch in Europe?

In Europe, you have to wait a bit for the Nokia tablet. Market launch in Germany, Austria or Switzerland is not yet certain, if ever, the Nokia Lumia coming in 2520 not before 2014 on the market. In the U.S., the Nokia tablet is before Christmas in commerce, but whether in this country, the hybrid Tablets Nokia 2520 and Microsoft Surface are offered in parallel remains questionable.

Video: Nokia Tablet 2520

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Medion - New Tablet with Quad Core Processor

The manufacturer Medion has introduced the Medion E10316 Lifetab a new tablet. The tablet has a 10.1-inch Full HD display and is equipped with a 1.6 gigahertz quad-core processor. The resolution of the display was set to 1280 * 800 pixels and the quad-core processor is supported by 1 GB of RAM memory. The internal flash memory is beu 16 gigabytes and can be expanded with a microSD memory card up to 64 gigabytes. The integrated wireless module allows the user to surf wirelessly through the Internet.

The tablet offers on the front and back of one of the 2 megapixel digital camera. Due to the low resolution of the digital cameras are suitable only for simple snapshots and video chats. The operating system of choice for Google Android 4.2 Jelly Bean and the time is not known whether an update is done in the version 4.3 or 4.4 Kitkat. According to the manufacturer, the battery life on a single charge will amount to a maximum of six hours. In trading at Aldi Süd and Aldi Nord, Medion E10316 Lifetab can be purchased for 180 euros from 2013 to December 5. As a gift for Christmas, the tablet is recommended.

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Start the ball in the air, it will make 360 ​​° photos

On a camera, image capture is often summed up in a simple press of the shutter button. And if you could do differently? This is what has developed by a German firm model. In addition to its unique design, it is a digital camera that launches into the air for a panoramic view.

Called Panono Camera , AFN takes the form of a balloon full of 36 sensors fixed focus with a resolution of 72 megapixels. Everything is covered with transparent plastic, robust and shock resistant time. Weighing about 300g, the spherical camera can automatically capture 360-degree images. It just simply throw in the air. With a built-in accelerometer, Panono is able to recognize the moment when it reaches its peak altitude. This allows him to trigger the shooting in all directions simultaneously. The device can connect to a smartphone or tablet via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi and a mobile app for iOS and Android allows you to view photos. Its internal flash memory can store 400 panoramic shots. Rechargeable via USB, it can also roll like a ball for pictures at ground level.

Still at the prototype stage, Panono Camera trying to raise the sum of $ 900,000 on Indiegogo for its industrial production.

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Google Nexus 5 with Android V4.4 (KitKat) from 1 November

By the weekend, the Nexus 5 will be announced. In any case, it heralds the Twitter account @ Evleak , a priori reliable source on the matter. The tweet was accompanied by a new visual for the next Google smartphone, in a hitherto unprecedented delivered: White. This is the first time a unit of the Nexus range is available in several colors. This is quite possibly the last information that we needed, since for several weeks, many details about the Nexus 5 were made ​​known its price - 349 dollars for the 16GB version - and its configuration - 800 Snapdragon 2.3 GHz, 2 GB of memory, 8-megapixel camera sensor and 1080p IPS screen almost 5 inches -. A robust data sheet, who can claim to compete with the big names of the moment, LG G2 or Galaxy S4, for a rate almost twice lower. Just like its predecessor the Nexus 4 , the new kid Google is produced by LG. At right: why change a winning team Like the tablet Nexus July 2013 , the Nexus 5 will likely be the first device to feature a new version of the mobile operating system Android. The update 4.4 KitKat should be unveiled at the same time, as is often the case elsewhere for product launches in the fall at Google.See you November 1, according to @ Evleak, holiday home. So you will have no excuse to miss the launch, however if the date proves correct.

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Kindle Fire HD and HDX Kindle Fire: Amazon launches new Tablet PCs

The new Kindle Fire tablet HDX are the flagships in Amazon's hardware range.

Kindle Fire HD: Seven-inch tablet for 129 euros

Amazon attacks: For the "small purse" held by the company immediately to Kindle Fire HD ready. This is an updated version of the previous model. Despite the low price (the phone does at prices from 129 euros over the counter) is to get a modern tablet computer, the customer.For this equips the new Amazon Kindle Fire HD with an HD display (resolution: 1280x800 pixels, pixel density of 216 ppi), a 1.5-GHz processor (Dual Core), stereo speakers and wireless off.

Lightweight and compact

The approximately 350 grams, the device you use entirely via the touch screen, start button and volume controls are located on the back and allow the control without changing the grip.

The cloud comes free

The purchase price is unlimited storage in the Amazon Cloud, where you put as your purchased from the online retailer Music from (CD purchases land there in parallel as MP3, when available for the album's "AutoRip" function), download ebooks from the Kindle store or store your other data.

Kindle Fire HD: Pricing, Availability

Kindle Fire HD is available with eight gigabytes of storage for 129 euros and 159 euros for 16 gigabytes. Amazon then displayed on the lock screen but a promotion. Without advertising the tablet PC cost 144 and 174 euros. All models are now available for order and will begin shipping on 24/10/2013.

HDX Kindle Fire: Fast and super high-resolution

Who needs a better screen and more power to keep the Amazon Fire tablet HDX ready. They are available in two versions - with seven-inch display (resolution 1920x1200 pixels with a pixel density of 323 ppi) or 8.9-inch display (2560x1600 pixels, 339 ppi). In all HDX devices, a faster 2.2 GHz Snapdragon processor 800 operates with four cores. The data memory is either 16, 32 or 64 gigabytes.

Precious Features

The Kindle Fire 7 HDX has a front camera (720p), while the larger Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 also has an eight-megapixel camera. Available, the HDX tablets with either Wi-Fi or with Wi-Fi / LTE, and LTE speed is realized at the start only via the Vodafone mobile network. Also on board: stereo speakers, Bluetooth, a battery with up to eleven hours of run time, and - as with the Kindle Fire HD - unlimited cloud storage for the above functions.

Kindle Fire HDX: Pricing, Availability

The Kindle Fire 7 HDX there at prices ranging from 229 euros (16 gigabytes of storage, display advertising) and 404 euros (64 GB, LTE, ad-free). It is available from 13.11.2013; pre-orders are now open. Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 you get at prices ranging from 379 euros (16 GB, advertising) and 594 euros (64 GB, LTE, ad-free). These devices are pre-order now, and delivered from 19.11.2013.

In Free Time mode you unlock apps and eBooks for your children. Other content do not get to see the offspring.

Installed on all devices: Fire OS 3.0

Also new is the operating system "Fire OS 3.0" (code name: Mojito), which is based on Android 4.2.2 and Amazon has provided some interesting features. The device automatically sets the home screen in a so-called carousel from the apps that you use most frequently or most recently, all other programs can be accessed via an underlying grid. Fire eBooks treated like the way OS apps, each book comes with its own cover on the screen. If you like, but the books also sorted into folders. parents is interesting for "Free Time": With this function, turn the Tablet PC into a "kids mode". On a different color to the traditional desktop interface where you place the apps that will get to see your kids about games or children's books. You also specify how long surf, play or be able to read the little daily. If the timeout is reached, nothing more. By the way: From the free-time mode, there is no escape for the children - only with a password returns the Kindle tablet PC back to normal surface. 

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