Competing 6-inch models like the HP Slate 6 and Nokia Lumia 1320 may be better aesthetically, but the Fire HD 6 will be the one that can take the daily abuse and still live to tell the story. By allowing for a thicker design, Amazon have managed to outclass their thinner competitors in case quality and sturdiness. Perhaps surprisingly, all these features add up to a chassis that can hold its own against other similarly-sized tablets. The texture is very slightly bumpy, which reduces fingerprint buildup quite well. The rubberized surface of the original Kindle Fire is completely gone and replaced with smooth plastic all-around. The matte plastic back and glass front warp very little under pressure with only very minor signs of creaking and twists.
The model feels great in the hand no matter the orientation and actually feels easier to grip than its 7-inch HDX counterpart. 7 mm) while keeping some of the better aesthetic qualities of the latter models to retain a strong chassis without sacrificing looks. The Fire HD 6 hearkens back to the original with a thick profile (10. While subsequent revisions thinned down the profile, case quality suffered as a result. The original Kindle Fire launched in late 2011 with one of the thickest chassis around at just over 11 mm. Is this inexpensive $99 Amazon tablet worth your time? In this review, we compare the Fire HD 6 with other models in its size class and see if its hardware can go toe-to-toe with more expensive competitors. Of course, corners had to be cut in order to meet the low price point and some omitted features may disappoint certain buyers in the long run. Core features like the 1280 x 800 IPS display and plastic chassis both look and feel sturdy and impressive for the size. Taking into account its low starting price of under $100, this tablet echoes the original 7-inch Kindle Fire in offering a functional and affordable tablet that undercuts most competing models of the same size.Īside from the Fire Phone, the Fire HD 6 is the smallest model in the family and sports very respectable hardware considering the price. While the 7-inch and 8.9-inch models are more or less refreshes of previous models, the 6-inch model is a new category for the series.
#Amazon kindle fire hd6 series#
Amazon’s annual rerelease of their successful Kindle Fire series continues this year with a slew of new tablets ranging from 6-inches to 8.9-inches.
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