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Kindle Fire HDX

wismiss — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 23:45:56 GMT

The other shopping channel has a Kindle Fire HDX as today's special value. 8.9", Quad Core Tablet with live support,. 16GB for $299.95 or 32GB for $349.95

Is this a good price? Which would be better to have, the 16GB or the 32GB?

Thank you for your input and for sharing.

Re: Kindle Fire HDX

Katluver925 — Sat, 08 Nov 2014 00:38:57 GMT

The HSN model appears to be the older model. If you go to Amazon and compare the specs for the model they are introducing they are not the same as the HSN model. The HSN model is a great price and if you don't care if you get the latest & the greatest it may be fine for you. I have the smaller 7"" size Kindle Fire HDX and I just love it. As for 16 GB vs 32 GB it depends on how you plan to use it.

Re: Kindle Fire HDX

Kachina624 — Sat, 08 Nov 2014 01:31:25 GMT

I bought the small Kindle FireHDX last December when Amazon had them on sale. I didn't know my modem password so never added it to my system...until yesterday. I had to get a . New modem so got the password. I charged the Kindle overnight and just cranked it up. I don't like the small print and find it harder to use than my beloved iPad. It's a handy size to take with me and will fit in any purse.

Re: Kindle Fire HDX

knmt — Sat, 08 Nov 2014 01:31:32 GMT

I have the 32G Fire 8.9 HDX wireless. If I get too many books or movies, I can always store them in the cloud.

Re: Kindle Fire HDX

ChynnaBlue — Sat, 08 Nov 2014 02:04:49 GMT

On 11/7/2014 kachina624 said:
I bought the small Kindle FireHDX last December when Amazon had them on sale. I didn't know my modem password so never added it to my system...until yesterday. I had to get a . New modem so got the password. I charged the Kindle overnight and just cranked it up. I don't like the small print and find it harder to use than my beloved iPad. It's a handy size to take with me and will fit in any purse.

Not any purse - check measurements if you want to carry it in your purse. It will fit in many, but not all. There's no way it would fit in the one I've been carrying recently and I have to change purses if I want to take it somewhere with me.

I have the 7" HDX and I love it. I mostly bought it to use for taking notes in seminars and workshops where I don't have room for a laptop and it's great for that. I also use it to play games, watch videos, and read. I use the HDX less for reading than anything because I have a Kindle Paperwhite, which is lighter to hold and easier on my eyes.

Ipads have a better selection of apps, so if you have your heart set on specific apps, you should make sure they've available for the Kindle before you buy. The HDX will be compatible with the new Amazon Echo, if that's something you're interested in.

Re: Kindle Fire HDX

Nuttmeg — Sat, 08 Nov 2014 02:24:25 GMT

I don't own a Kindle HDX, because I have other tablets. I would buy the latest product. Amazon has a payment plan for qualified customers.

I do own a Kindle e-reader. It is cute and nice, but I can not watch "Scandal" on my e-reader.

Re: Kindle Fire HDX

Kachina624 — Sat, 08 Nov 2014 06:25:16 GMT

I have the Kindle HDX 7", and it'll fit in any purse I own, even in a case. When I got it set up, all my Amazon books and music on my iPad instantly appeared and the title, "Mary's 2nd Kindle" appeared at the top. It'll do to keep me entertained while waiting for something.

Re: Kindle Fire HDX

jbinrwc — Sat, 08 Nov 2014 07:26:34 GMT

I really like the fact that the HSN model comes with a keyboard case. Is the new model on Amazon that much better than the one HSN is offering? I bought the 16GB 7"" HDX from QVC when it was a TSV in late September. Thought it would be a good starter tablet for my purposes. Wondering if the 8.9"" tablet is worth the extra money (+$130 base price). I do want to be able to carry a tablet around especially when travelling. Sorry but I'm not really familiar with all the details of these items so any help or advice would be greatly appreciated.

Re: Kindle Fire HDX

Nuttmeg — Sat, 08 Nov 2014 09:06:19 GMT

On 11/7/2014 JBinRWC said:
I really like the fact that the HSN model comes with a keyboard case. Is the new model on Amazon that much better than the one HSN is offering? I bought the 16GB 7" HDX from QVC when it was a TSV in late September. Thought it would be a good starter tablet for my purposes. Wondering if the 8.9" tablet is worth the extra money (+$130 base price). I do want to be able to carry a tablet around especially when travelling. Sorry but I'm not really familiar with all the details of these items so any help or advice would be greatly appreciated.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kindle_Fire_HDX A chart comparison of the two products. Amazon has a payment plan on their site for the Kindle.

The biggest additional is a back facing 8MP camera, and a new version of Amazon OS 4.0 which is similar to Android Kit Kat.

Re: Kindle Fire HDX

Campion — Sat, 08 Nov 2014 13:13:42 GMT

If you are going to watch a lot of video and download it (for travel and vacation) you definitely want the 32GB.

It's an EXCELLENT price. It is $50 dollars less than a refurbished 8.9" --not even NEW but the SAME price as the 16GB refurb AND you get a keyboard.

Downside: It's entirely likely this is the previous generation of HDX. I see a pattern of the shopping websites selling at a good price, the previous generation Kindles when a new generation (with improved battery or other features) comes out. In this case. the most recent generation of HDX costs $379.

Nor do you get a case and keyboard. So this is a pretty sweet deal. I have a few Kindles (all small 7") and I'm tempted myself!

I use my Kindle as a traveling laptop and I have the smaller 7". The 8.9" is better if you are going to use it as a laptop AND do a lot of video.

Re: Kindle Fire HDX

SandGirl — Sat, 08 Nov 2014 20:50:14 GMT

I am thinking about getting it too.

Anyone know anything about security? I mean is it safe to log onto my email & banking info?
I leave for vacation in a week and I would really like to take this with?

Re: Kindle Fire HDX

Nuttmeg — Sat, 08 Nov 2014 20:55:47 GMT

On 11/8/2014 Sandgirl said:
I am thinking about getting it too.

Anyone know anything about security? I mean is it safe to log onto my email & banking info?
I leave for vacation in a week and I would really like to take this with?

It is not safe to use public networks or free wi-fi at anytime for banking. Your cell phone and a data network work be more safe.

Re: Kindle Fire HDX

SandGirl — Sat, 08 Nov 2014 21:06:24 GMT

On 11/8/2014 nutmeg3 said:
On 11/8/2014 Sandgirl said:
I am thinking about getting it too.

Anyone know anything about security? I mean is it safe to log onto my email & banking info?<br /> I leave for vacation in a week and I would really like to take this with?

It is not safe to use public networks or free wi-fi at anytime for banking. Your cell phone and a data network work be more safe.

Oh ok. I have my laptop and cell on my own home wifi secure but I have never used my Samsung S5 phone for banking, I just feel my phone wouldn't be secure....?

Re: Kindle Fire HDX

chrystaltree — Sat, 08 Nov 2014 21:09:26 GMT

I do like that the H S N package comes with the keyboard case. And I do want to upgrade to the H D X but I'll wait a while.

Re: Kindle Fire HDX

Kachina624 — Sun, 09 Nov 2014 01:21:10 GMT

I never in a million years would use that keyboard. I want to hold my tablet in my hand and kick back in a recliner. You pretty much need to be at a desk to use the keyboard. I have a device similar to but better than the hand-holder device they were selling, and I love it. You can get them cheaper on Amazon.

Re: Kindle Fire HDX

Nuttmeg — Sun, 09 Nov 2014 02:28:39 GMT

On 11/8/2014 Sandgirl said:
On 11/8/2014 nutmeg3 said:
On 11/8/2014 Sandgirl said:
I am thinking about getting it too.

Anyone know anything about security? I mean is it safe to log onto my email & banking info?<br /> I leave for vacation in a week and I would really like to take this with?

It is not safe to use public networks or free wi-fi at anytime for banking. Your cell phone and a data network work be more safe.

Oh ok. I have my laptop and cell on my own home wifi secure but I have never used my Samsung S5 phone for banking, I just feel my phone wouldn't be secure....?

I would use an app from my bank on a cell phone with a data plan.

Re: Kindle Fire HDX

patbz — Sun, 09 Nov 2014 03:10:17 GMT

Pretty sure this is last year's model (the new one is 4x faster and the keyboard is integrated). I have the old 8.9 HDX and it is great!

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Breamy — Sun, 09 Nov 2014 05:22:40 GMT

I ordered an HDX last year around the holiday's from amazon. I returned it since my screen had a bluish/purplish tint around the edge and when I read books it drove me crazy. I went back to using my Paperwhite.

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knmt — Sun, 09 Nov 2014 09:13:38 GMT

On 11/8/2014 Sandgirl said:
I am thinking about getting it too.

Anyone know anything about security? I mean is it safe to log onto my email & banking info?
I leave for vacation in a week and I would really like to take this with?

Android is pretty safe, however I use the Mobile Security and Antivirus app by Eset, which is free on the Amazon site. In addition I have the app, Clean Master for my Kindle Fire 8.9 HDX which cleans up all the junk that accumulates. Both apps are free on Amazon. Both apps have been working very well for me.

Re: Kindle Fire HDX

wismiss — Wed, 12 Nov 2014 04:44:45 GMT

Thank you for all your replies. I did not order it as some of you thought it was last year's model. Then I remembered that a lot of electronics on shopping channels are older models and the manufacturer is trying to clear out their inventory.

Thanks again.