Amazon introduced the new Alexa Tablets, a completely new range that includes three models: Amazon Alexa Tablet 12 Pro, Amazon Alexa Tablet 11 and Amazon Alexa Tablet 8. Each Amazon Alexa Tablet features an aluminum unibody design, vivid, high-resolution displays and powerful processors. All models allow you to access your Amazon experiences, use Android and, unlike the old models, offer full access to the Google Play Store.
Below is news, features and prices.
Amazon Alexa Tablet 12 Pro
Made from a single block of aluminium, it has a thickness of just 6.5 mm and a 12-inch display, at 120 Hz, with a 3:2 aspect ratio, which offers a greater usable screen surface, making it ideal for reading, watching content or working. It is available with two display options: standard and an innovative anti-glare Nanomatte screen. On board a 4nm 8-core chip and up to 16GB of RAM, four Dolby Atmos speakers, Wi-Fi 6E and up to 16 hours of video playback.
Pen and keyboard for Alexa Tablet Pro
Designed exclusively for Amazon Alexa Tablet 12 Pro, the new pen and keyboard transform the tablet into a real workstation. The Alexa Tablet Pro Pen is active, with 4,096 levels of pressure sensitivity, tilt detection, magnetic docking, and wireless charging. The keyboard for Alexa Tablet Pro attaches magnetically to the Amazon Alexa Tablet 12 Pro without the need for Bluetooth pairing.
Amazon Alexa Tablet 11
An 11-inch device with a 2.5K display at 276 Ppi, 90 Hz refresh rate and 16:10 cinema aspect ratio, designed for streaming, gaming, reading and browsing. The slim one-piece aluminum structure integrates an 8-core processor, two Dolby Atmos speakers and up to 15 hours of video playback.
Amazon Alexa Tablet 8
The most portable tablet in the range, with an 8.7-inch display, enclosed in an entirely aluminum structure weighing just 329 grams and 7.95 mm thick. It features an 8-core processor, Wi-Fi 6 and offers up to 14 hours of video playback.
Kindle reading, now on tablet
With Amazon Alexa Tablet, the best of the Kindle experience comes to tablets for the first time: just open a book in the Kindle app and the device transforms into a distraction-free reading space. Notifications are silenced, blue light is reduced and battery life can reach up to 20 hours. Three display themes let you choose the look you prefer: from a slightly warmer tone with natural colors, to a softer paper-like rendering, to grayscale.
Amazon Kids tablet for the first time in Italy
Amazon also launched the new Amazon Kids tablets, available in 8.7 and 11-inch versions, with separate models for preschool children (ages 3 and up) and children aged 6 and up. Each device includes a durable case designed for kids and a one-year subscription to Kids+, with apps, games, videos and books suitable for different ages. Little ones get a soft protective bumper case in designs inspired by franchises like Paw Patrol and Barbie, while older kids can use a slim hard case with a built-in stand. The new redesigned Parent Dashboard gives parents weekly updates on what their children are exploring and learning.
Availability and prices
The new Amazon Alexa Tablets are available for pre-order in different configurations. They will be available for purchase starting October 19th.
Amazon Alexa Tablet 12 Proin the graphite color, starts from €499.99, while the Nanomatte version starts from €559.99.
Amazon Alexa Tablet 11 it starts from €329.99 and is available in graphite, amethyst and matcha green colours. Also available in Kids variant.
Amazon Alexa Tablet 8 starts from €229.99 in graphite, antique pink and turquoise colours. Also available in Kids variant.
The keyboard for Alexa Tablet Pro is priced at €139.99, the pen for Alexa Tablet Pro is priced at €84.99. Alternatively, a bundle is available that includes pen, keyboard and Amazon Alexa Tablet 12 Pro starting from €649.00.
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