Consumer electronics List of Amazon products and services

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a kindle fire


in november 2007, amazon launched kindle, e-reader downloads content on whispernet , via sprint s ev-do wireless network. screen uses e ink technology reduce battery consumption , provide more legible display. of july 2014, there on 2.7 million e-books available purchase @ kindle store. starting in 2012 amazon began offering differing models within generations of readers starting paperwhite, voyage, , oasis 2 released in october 2017.


in september 2011, amazon announced entry tablet computer market introducing kindle fire, runs customized fork of android operating system. low pricing of fire ($199 usd) perceived strategy backed amazon s revenue content sales, stimulated access fire tablets.


in september 2012, amazon unveiled second generation tablet, called kindle fire hd. on september 25, 2013, amazon.com unveiled third generation tablet, called kindle fire hdx.


in april 2014, amazon announced amazon fire tv set-top box system, device targeted compete such systems apple tv or google s chromecast device. amazon set-top box allows streaming videos sites amazon s own streaming service others such netflix or hulu. device supports voice search movies, gaming, includes special versions of minecraft, asphalt 8, , walking dead. amazon announced fire tv stick in october 2014. device replicates of functionality of fire tv.


the company entered smartphone market in july 2014 release of fire phone. due poor sales , reception, amazon discontinued on august 2015, , has not announced newer model of august 2016.


in 2014, amazon sold voice-enabled smart speaker called echo. in march 2016, amazon launched amazon echo dot, smaller, more affordable version of echo.








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