![]() ![]() For Amazon though, this qualifies as a high-end slate, relative to the rest of the Fire lineup. Those specs put the Fire Max 11 in the middle of most Android tablets-more powerful than its Fire siblings, but certainly not close to any OnePlus or Pixel Tablet. The Max 11 is powered by a MediaTek MT8188J chip, which uses an 8-core processor. Under the screen sit 4 gigabytes of RAM and either a 64-gigabyte or 128-gigabyte SSD (the larger storage adds another $50). The Fire Max 11 also supports Wi-Fi 6 and has front and rear 8-megapixel cameras, making it better for video chats as well. ![]() Previous Fire tablets-like mine-need to connect to keyboards via Bluetooth, which is inconsistent and slow on the best of days and must be charged separately. A microSD slot lets you expand your media storage, and the keyboard now connects via pogo pins, which allow it to charge and communicate. There’s a fingerprint reader on the side power button, which is a first for a Fire tablet. It could be if Amazon updated Fire OS to access some of the tools in Android 12L, which is optimized for tablets, but Fire OS is based on an outdated version of Android that lacks any tablet-friendly features. The 16:9 format signals that the first priority here is consuming movies (and reading, if you rotate to portrait mode), but it’s not great for productivity. The 11-inch LCD screen has a nice 2,000 x 1,200-pixel resolution that’s quite glare-prone, but no worse than other tablets. That is to say, for $100 on sale, with some slight modifications, the Fire 10 is indeed capable of being useful for work, which is a pretty great deal.įor that reason, I was excited to try the Fire Max 11-what’s not to like about a more powerful model, this one made of real metal instead of cheap plastic? The Fire Max 11 delivers what Amazon is promising, which is to say it’s by far the best Fire tablet the company has ever made. I have modified the Fire tablet’s software, using the ADB developer tool to turn off all of Amazon’s apps and install those I need to work ( Vivaldi and Termux), but the Fire 10 is certainly able to handle my needs as a writer. It’s my main writing tool when I leave the house (or RV in my case) and half the time when I’m at home. The Alexa is also super…nice? The second I asked for the time, it said “It’s 3:27 p.m., hope you have a nice Monday.” Sorry, other virtual assistants, you might need to step your manners up.Lest you think I have some pretentious dislike for Amazon’s hardware, I am typing this review on a Fire 10 with a Finite keyboard. I’m able to ask about the weather, news, to open apps, etc. The voice command is always ready to answer my questions quickly and efficiently. It’s great for Zoom, Messenger by Facebook and Microsoft Office, but anytime I tried a random app, it gave me a message basically saying, " This app does not support split screen." Hopefully, they’ll continue to develop the Fire 10 so that it’ll give me the option no matter what app I’m using.Īnother pro I really enjoyed for WFH purposes was Alexa. However, this feature doesn’t work on every application. My multitasking can be cleaner and more organized. I can video chat and keep tabs open to take notes at the same time. I can look at my emails and scroll through the Internet. The Fire 10 does all the work for me with a good old keyboard shortcut (FN + S). I’m constantly trying to do a makeshift split screen on my laptop and it just looks wonky. How was this tablet going to level up to my day-to-day responsibilities?Įnter the split-screen feature. Out of the three, productivity is a big one for me. The tablet promises three things: to keep you entertained, connected and productive. The tablet has 50 percent more RAM (3GB worth) than older models, which means moving from app to app will be smooth and quick-no buffering or frozen screens allowed. I don’t want it to feel like a hassle (or an unwanted workout) when I’m traveling.Īnd the speed? I can’t give all the credit to my Wi-Fi connection. But if I’m on-the-go, I’m reaching for the Fire 10 instead. ![]() I don’t have to worry about it weighing down my bag or feeling too bulky in my hand. At just 16.4 oz (1 pound) and 10.1 inches, it’s pretty light and thin. Picture quality aside, the tablet’s star feature is its weight and size. It’s ten percent brighter and has two million pixels more than the older generations of Fire tablets. See, with a 1080p HD display, be prepared for crystal clear images and videos. The minute I turned on the tablet, I was surprised by the high resolution (like, it shines brighter than the sun). I’ll be the first to admit specs are not always at the top of my list when it comes to shopping for these types of devices but when you begin to compare the Amazon Fire HD 10 to older models, you see the differences almost immediately. ![]()
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