Amazon introduces new Fireplace pills beginning at $99

Amazon Fireplace HD 8 Pill.

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Amazon introduced the most recent variations of its Fireplace 8 pills Wednesday. The 4 new fashions come with the Fireplace HD 8 at $99, the Fireplace HD 8 Plus at $120, the Fireplace HD 8 Children and the Fireplace HD 8 Children for $150.

The Fireplace pills are a less expensive selection to Apple’s iPads. Not like Apple, which counts on {hardware} for the majority of its earnings, Amazon’s units function a gateway into the corporate’s ecosystem of products and services such because the Alexa voice assistant, song, books and apps.

All 4 pills shall be to be had for preorder Wednesday and can start delivery subsequent month. The brand new technology of Fireplace 8 pills are thinner, lighter and quicker than the former variations, in line with Amazon.

Amazon Fireplace HD 8 pill in rose.

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The $100 Fireplace HD 8 is 30% quicker than its predecessor. It has 13 hours of battery existence, an hour longer than the former instrument. It has USB-C charging, and just like the prior model, it is going to be absolutely charged after 5 hours.

Amazon additionally says the HD 8 is two times as sturdy because the iPad Mini in tumble exams.

Amazon Fireplace HD 8 pill.

Amazon

The Fireplace HD Plus goes up through $30. It is absolutely charged after 3 hours and has a quicker processor than the bottom type. The Plus additionally helps wi-fi charging and has a sharper digital camera.

The $150 Fireplace HD Children and Children Professional include a one-year subscription to Amazon Children+, which contains content material reminiscent of books, apps and video games. For an additional $10, Amazon can even promote Disney Mickey and Princess circumstances.

Along with unveiling the brand new units, Amazon stated it is going to make its characteristic Faucet to Alexa to be had on Fireplace pills. That permits shoppers to make use of Alexa by way of contact as an alternative of voice, serving to strengthen get entry to for other people with speech and mobility demanding situations.

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