The screen above is what’s seen after hitting “Shop” at the top. Well, that assumes you don’t mind dark themes, because most of the interface is just that. We’ve established that the aesthetics can’t be changed too much with what Amazon’s provided (add-on tools can fix some of this), but if there’s an upside, it’s that what’s here looks good. The storage screen is one such example (it’s found under ‘Device Options’). I have found that some screens I’d expect to see on the main options list are instead nestled as a sub-screen. If you’re moving over from another tablet that uses Google’s stock launcher, there will be a bit of a learning-curve – mostly with regards to the settings screen. Outside of the customization niggles, I’ve found the Fire HD 7 to be quite nice to use. I find it downright bizarre to not have such customization abilities, and I fail to come up with an excuse for it. Virtually the only thing that can be customized on this device from a layout standpoint is the four app icons that appear in the tray (which are adjusted through the app drawer).Ĭase in point: You’re unable to set a wallpaper, nor even change the wallpapers that appear in the lock screen (seen below). While Amazon’s launcher might suit a good chunk of its customer base, those who like to customize their devices need to be aware of some major caveats here. You’ll see similar contextual options for Amazon’s apps, whereas for store apps, you’ll see icons relating to similar apps (or games). As seen in the shot above, you’re able to open a new tab, conduct a search, or go to your bookmarks, all in lieu of opening the Silk browser up first. At the bottom is an app tray which turns into an app drawer with a swipe upwards.Ī feature worth noting is the context options that appear underneath app icons in the center of the screen. At the top are categories (with the first option dropping a major hint at the fact that this is ideal for those invested in Amazon’s ecosystem), and in the middle, last-used apps. Moments later, you’ll be ready to explore.Īmazon’s launcher is both good-looking and simple to use. Before hitting the home screen, you’ll be able to set up a couple of social media accounts: Facebook, Twitter, and Goodreads. Setting up the Fire HD 7 is simple – agree to some things, connect to Wi-Fi, it’s all standard fare. So, let’s not waste more time, and dive right in.
#Kindle fire hd 7 spec software
The aesthetics matter only so much, though – it’s the software that makes a tablet useful. The HD 7 is the thickest of the bunch, and I’d vote for the Tegra Note 7 for being the most aesthetically pleasing. A Tour Of Amazon’s Fire HD 7 TabletĪmazon keeps things simple with the overall package of the HD 7 alongside the tablet itself is a USB cable, a charger, and a quick-start guide.īelow is a comparison between the Fire HD 7 (center), Google’s first-gen Nexus 7 (left), and NVIDIA’s Tegra Note 7 (right).Īnd here’s a look at them stacked on top of each other. Notable features missing include GPS and NFC. Other key specs include 8GB of internal storage (about 4.5GB free), 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi, and a weight of 337 grams. One of the biggest differences between the 2013 model Fire HD 7 and the new one is the addition of two cameras: a 2.0 megapixel at the back, and a 0.3 megapixel one up front. Both the HD 6 and 7 offer the same 1280×800 resolution, but the ppi of the 7 is of course a bit lower, at 216 (versus 252). On the topic of specs, the Fire HD 7 features a 1.5GHz quad-core processor with 1GB of memory. That model costs $40 less ($99.99), but offers the exact same internal specs – save for the lack of dual speakers. It’s interesting, though, that Amazon allows customers to scale down just a bit if desired – the Fire HD also comes in a 6-inch version. That’s all true with the Fire HD 7, a $139.99 tablet that targets those who don’t want a tablet too small, or too large. Then there’s the fact that the blend of pricing and hardware is often attractive.
A big one is the fact that Fire tablets are in-tune with the Amazon ecosystem like no other – anyone actively engaged in it would feel right at home. There’s no shortage of affordable tablets on the market, but Amazon’s tend to stand out from the crowd more than most others for a couple of reasons.
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