Amazon opts for the iPad with the new Fire Max 11, but will its most powerful and complete tablet arrive in Europe?

Amazon’s Fire tablets have always been a good alternative in the Spanish market for those looking for a device that meets the bare minimum; They are especially beneficial for children or for users who don’t need anything special beyond some basic apps. In other words, for read Kindle books or watch series on Amazon Prime VideoFor example.

The problem with the Fire has always been that it’s not suitable for the most demanding users. Her low prices that’s understandable with the low-end hardware they’re based on, and the experience is limited by Fire OS, which is Android-based. Now, it looks like Amazon wants to change that image and aim a little higher. For $230, cheaper than the most basic iPad model, comes a model that for the first time will take on Amazon and Apple.

This is how the Amazon Fire Max 11, the most successful and complete tablet in the range (and also the most expensive). A device that stands up to mid-range Android tablets, although for now we have no news if it will reach Europe.

This is the Fire Max 11

The Fire Max 11 is the first all-new tablet launched by Amazon in several years. As its name suggests, it is based on an 11-inch format, something bigger than the Fire HD 10 (which remains an intermediate option). This gave Amazon engineers greater freedom in integrating components and options that weren’t previously available.

For example, it is the Amazon’s first tablet with a fingerprint reader

(integrated into the power button), which is hard to believe but makes sense; Until now, cybersecurity was not a priority on these devices. No more than multitasking and office performance, two aspects that this tablet greatly improves. For starters, Fire OS offers split screen, to open two apps at the same time. and second, the processor has been upgraded to an eight-core model paired with 4GB of RAM and up to 128GB of expandable storage with microSD.

The Amazon Fire Max 11 can be used with a keyboard and run Office apps

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Amazon wants us to work with this tablet, and for this reason it presented an accessory that no one expected from a fire: a keyboard case. It works the same as other Android tablets, connecting at the bottom and offering a kickstand to hold the screen upright. An integrated trackpad and a webcam located in the right place will make it a machine suitable for office automation, and that is why it will be sold with a Microsoft 365 subscription that will allow us to use Word, Excel and more applications. With a battery that promises up to 14 hours of battery life, it can be ideal for students, small independents or enthusiasts.

Unfortunately, the only thing we don’t know about this tablet is when it will arrive in Europe. For the moment, it has only been announced for the American market, with a Priced at $329 with keyboard coverand $230 for the tablet alone.