Review: Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9” 32 GB, Wi-Fi (2013 edition)

Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9” 32 GB, Wi-Fi (2013 edition)

 

MRP: Rs 36,000 (eBay.in)

Amazon is known for its humungous e-books store and also for its amazing Kindle brand of e-book readers. With the advent of Android tablets, the company also felt the pressure to introduce an Android-based Kindle tablet known as the Kindle Fire, which broke away from the traditional concept of e-ink screen. It did well and that's why the company later introduced the Kindle Fire HD and HDX in two screen sizes having more pixels for crisper text and images. Until now, the Kindle Fire HDX was not available in India, and Amazon has still not officially launched it here. But thanks to eBay.in, it is now possible for us to buy in local currency without having to worry about customs hassles. Let's take a look at whether this is really worth the extra bucks.

 

Tech Predictions Of 2014 - Guest Post By Sanjay Deshmukh, Citrix

The following is a guest post by Sanjay Deshmukh, Area Vice President, India subcontinent, Citrix.

Our workplace is going through a rapid transformation led by change in the way we work. Today "work" is no more a place we go to. It's what we do when ever and where ever business needs to be done. Given the impact of globalisation and also focus on customer majority of workforce prefers a flexible working environment which is not restricted within office premises and devices, and the tech savvy millennial generation is actively driving the evolution of IT consumerization at workplaces in India. In addition, widespread smartphone penetration in India coupled with strong convergence between mobile and internet, provides enterprises a convenient medium for improving access to technology and mobility solutions to their customers, employees and contractors. As a result, mobility has become one of the key drivers for business transformation and growth and a topmost priority on the boardroom agenda. As we progress into the future, there will be a need to redefine the purview of mobility from being restricted to devices and the security to a more overarching vision of enabling employees to work from anywhere and thus mobilizing all the aspects of business viz Data, enterprise and native applications, Collaboration and Support which are required to fulfil this vision’ In this context of the new found imperatives of Indian organisations we anticipate the following top technology trends in 2014.

Amazon India Slashes Kindle Fire HD 8.9" Prices By Rs 4000

Amazon India has announced a cut in the pricing of its flagship eBook reader - Kindle Fire HD 8.9". The 16 GB version now costs Rs 18,000 as against the earlier 22,000, while the 32 GB variant is available for Rs 22,000 down from the earlier Rs 26,000. At the new price-point, the Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9" will become a really attractive option for consumers because of its superior capabilities as an Android tablet, in addition to being a formidable eBook reader.

Nokia Announces First Windows RT 8.1 Tablet Lumia 2520 With 10.1" Screen

Well, it is confirmed that the rumours are actually true. Hours before Apple's scheduled announcement of the new iPad, Nokia has announced its first Windows RT 8.1 tablet named as the Lumia 2520. The Finnish company whose mobile manufacturing assets are in the process of acquisition by Microsoft, showed off the tablet that comes in multiple colours of Red, Cyan, Black, and White, at the Nokia World 2013 event being held at Abu Dhabi. The polycarbonate body sports the signature looks of the Lumia series and looks refreshingly better than the regular boring tablets from other manufacturers that are usually limited to white or shades of grey.