The Fire 7 has 2MP front and rear cameras. Luckily there's a 3.5mm headphone jack and Bluetooth 4.1 LE for external audio. At any volume, the sound is flat and there's not a hint of bass. Peak volume comes in at 90dB, but anything much higher than 60dB sounds tinny. While the speaker has been moved from the back to the side of the tablet, it continues to offer mediocre sound quality. Viewing angles are just okay, so you may have problems seeing the screen at certain angles.Īudio is a disappointment. Color accuracy is decent but a little cool. At 335 nits, it's bright enough for indoor use, but you won't be able to see it in direct sunlight so using it by the pool or at the beach is pretty much out of the question. Pixel density is rather lower at 171 ppi, meaning you can definitely notice pixelation when looking closely at the screen or reading a book. The display remains a 7-inch, 1,020-by-600 LCD. If you want extra protection or plan on letting your children use the tablet, you should opt for the $99.99 Fire 7 Kids Edition, which includes a rubber case, one year of FreeTime Unlimited, and a two-year warranty. Either way, your best bet is to order the custom Fire 7 cover that offers screen protection and doubles as an origami-type stand. Amazon claims the Fire 7 is twice as durable as the iPad mini, though without an official IP rating, we won't test that claim.
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