Amazon unveils three Alexa tablets, including a 12-inch Pro model
Amazon has introduced three Alexa tablets: the 12-inch Alexa Tablet 12 Pro, the 11-inch Alexa Tablet 11 and the 8.7-inch Alexa Tablet 8. The range pairs built-in Alexa+ with a new Kindle experience, while the Pro’s optional Nanomatte screen is designed to reduce glare and improve readability in bright conditions.
The 12 Pro starts at $500, or $550 with Nanomatte, and offers up to 16GB of RAM, a 120Hz display and up to 16 hours of video playback; its pen and keyboard cost $90 and $150. The 11-inch model starts at $330 and the 8.7-inch model at $230. All three include the Kindle app, Google Play Store and an opt-in Alexa feature that can respond to on-screen content; sales begin on 14 October in the US, Mexico and Canada.
- Amazon has launched three Alexa tablets, from 8.7 to 12 inches.
- The 12 Pro’s optional Nanomatte screen starts at $550.
- Sales begin on 14 October in the US, Mexico and Canada.
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Amazon makes Echo devices and other products that use Alexa, a voice assistant that responds to spoken commands. The company now sells tablets with this voice assistant built in, allowing users to access its services through both touch and voice.
The tablet market has become increasingly competitive, with companies like Apple and Samsung offering their own models at various price points. Amazon's strategy involves offering tablets at lower prices and bundling them with its services and ecosystem, which includes its Kindle reading app, cloud storage and shopping services, to encourage customer loyalty.
The addition of Alexa+ to these tablets represents an upgrade to Amazon's voice service, whilst optional accessories like pens and keyboards suggest the company is positioning these devices for tasks beyond entertainment, such as note-taking and other work.
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Originally published by Engadget as “Amazon’s new Alexa tablets include a 12-inch model with anti-glare screen”.