You can now pre-order the Amazon Fire Max 11 tablet, the new affordable portable powerhouse

from Amazon tablets of fire are affordable alternatives to some of the more expensive devices on the market. If you’re looking for something inexpensive that you can browse the internet on or watch your favorite shows, these are great choices. Today, Amazon is expanding its offering with the Amazon Fire Max 11an 11 inch, Alexa compatible Tablet which supports full size, detachable Fire Max Keyboard Case ($90) and the Designed for Amazon Stylus ($35).

Amazon Fire Max 11 (with lockscreen ads), $230

Amazon Fire Max 11 (ad-free), $245

Amazon’s new premium tablet offering comes in a gray aluminum chassis with thinner bezels and special alumino-silicate glass for three times the durability of a 2022 10th-gen iPad. The 11-inch screen offers a 2000 x 1200 resolution at 213 ppi, with a brightness of 410, making it a superb display.

The Amazon Fire Max 11 comes with built-in Alexa functionality as well as an in-display fingerprint sensor that doubles as a power button. Its 2.2 GHz octa-core processor with 4 GB of RAM and Wi-FI 6 connectivity make it a fast device Tablet that can handle just about anything you throw at it. And with 64 or 128 GB of expandable memory with 14 hours of battery life per charge, you’ll be able to enjoy your game (or show) for hours to come. However, it does not offer wireless charging.

Amazon Fire Max 11

The Amazon Fire Max 11 is available in several configurations. The base option starts at $230 with lockscreen ads and 64GB of storage. (Upgrading to 128GB will cost you an additional $50.) You can also choose to bundle the Made-for-Amazon Keyboard Case or Stylus with the tablet for an additional fee. Each is also for sale separately. Your best is to get the Fire Max 11 Productivity Bundle, which comes with the Made for Amazon keyboard case and stylus for $330. This saves you $25 off the retail price of $355 for all three items.

The Amazon Fire Max 11, keyboard case, and stylus are all set to release on June 14. Pre-orders are open now.

Amazon Fire Max $11,230 and up

Amazon Fire Max 11 Productivity Bundle with Keyboard and Stylus Case, $330 (was $355)

New Amazon Echo devices to pre-order now

The Amazon Fire Max 11 isn’t the only new Alexa-enabled gadget in Amazon’s lineup. Check out these other recent new releases from Amazon

Echo Pop

The Echo Pop speaker is a new form factor for the Echo line. It looks like you might get if you cut an Amazon Echo straight down the middle. It’s a compact yet powerful device, with Alexa support so you can enjoy your favorite tunes, control your smart home devices, and use all your favorite Alexa skills. This $40 speaker comes in new colors including Lavender Blossom, Midnight Teal, Glacier White and Charcoal, bringing the “pop” of titular color to any room.

Echo Pop speaker, $40

echo buds

The second-generation Echo Buds leave noise cancellation and ear tips behind for a somewhat open design that promotes better communication with Alexa on the go. They come with 12mm drivers meant to deliver crisp, clear tunes with up to five hours on a single charge. Their refillable case can keep them filled with juice three times more on the go. Additionally, they use a voice detection feature to determine if you are on a call or talking to Alexa. They come with multipoint pairing, which allows you to switch between different devices simultaneously. They’re up for pre-order for $50.

Echo Buds, $50

echo show 5

This smart display is an updated version of the current Echo Show 5. It comes with an updated speaker system and mic array for clearer sound quality and extra bass. However, its screen size has not increased and remains at 5.5 inches with a 2 megapixel camera, ideal for video calls. Aside from Amazon’s claims that it’s zippier than the previous model, it’s largely the same product with a few extra bells and whistles. It’s available in black, blue, or white for $90.

Echo Show $5.90

Echo Show 5 Kids

The Echo Show 5 Kids is essentially the same product as the Echo Show 5, but with an additional space-themed color option. In addition to faster performance, new speaker system, and new mic setup, this version comes with a one-year subscription to Amazin Kids+, a service that includes thousands of Audible songs, videos, books , Alexa skills and more targeting children. 3-12. Alexa is also automatically set up with this device to give kid-friendly responses, filter out explicit song lyrics, and allow parents to set time limits and regularly check kids’ activity. It is available for $100.

Echo Show 5 children, $100

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