Kindle Fire HD 8.9″, Dolby Audio, Dual-Band Wi-Fi, 16 GB – Includes Special Offers
What are people saying?
– My Thoughts (Typed Using The Kindle Fire HD 8.9) (Click here to see full review)
– The Fire HD 8.9 essentials – the Ys, the FAQ and some comments (Click here to see full review)
– Not the Greatest Tablet, but a Good One (Click here to see full review)
Overall Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Stunning 8.9″ HD display, exclusive Dolby audio, and ultra-fast Wi-Fi
- 1920×1200 HD display with polarizing filter and anti-glare technology for rich color and deep contrast from any viewing angle
- Exclusive Dolby audio and dual stereo speakers for crisp, booming sound without distortion
- High performance 1.5Ghz dual-core processor with Imagination PowerVR 3D graphics core for fast and fluid performance
- Dual-band, dual-antenna Wi-Fi for 40% faster downloads and streaming (compared to the new iPad)
- Over 23 million movies, TV shows, songs, magazines, books, audiobooks, and popular apps and games such as Facebook, Netflix, Twitter, HBO GO, Pandora, and Angry Birds Space
- Integrated support for Facebook, Twitter, Gmail, Hotmail, Yahoo! and more, as well as Exchange calendar, contacts, and email
- Front-facing HD camera for taking photos or making video calls using Skype, Facebook, and other apps
- Free unlimited cloud storage for all your Amazon content
- Kindle FreeTime – a free, personalized tablet experience just for kids on the Kindle Fire HD. Set daily screen limits, and give access to appropriate content for each child
- Kindle FreeTime Unlimited – just for kids. Unlimited access to books, games, apps, movies and TV shows.
- Prime Instant Video – unlimited, instant streaming of thousands of popular movies and TV shows
- Kindle Owners’ Lending Library – Kindle owners can choose from more than 180,000 books to borrow for free with no due dates, including over 100 current and former New York Times best sellers
Technical Details:
| Display |
8.9″ 10 point capacitive touch high definition color display; 1920×1200 resolution at 254 ppi, video playback up to 1080p, with IPS (in-plane switching) technology, advanced polarizing filter, and anti-glare technology |
| Size |
9.4″ x 6.4″ x 0.35″ (240 mm x 164 mm x 8.8 mm) |
| Weight |
20 ounces (567 grams) |
| System Requirements |
Kindle Fire HD 8.9″ is ready to use right out of the box – no setup, no software to install, no computer required to download content |
| Storage |
16GB (12.7GB available to user) or 32GB (27.1GB available to user) of internal storage |
| Battery Life |
Over 10 hours of reading, surfing the web on Wi-Fi, watching video, or listening to music. Battery life will vary based on device settings, usage, and other factors such as web browsing and downloading content. Actual results may vary |
| Charge Time |
Fully charges in under 5 hours via the Kindle PowerFast charging accessory, or slightly longer with other micro-USB power adapters that you may already have. Charges in under 14 hours from your computer via the included USB charging cable |
| Wi-Fi Connectivity |
Dual-band, dual-antenna Wi-Fi (MIMO) for faster streaming and fewer dropped connections than standard Wi-Fi. Supports public and private Wi-Fi networks or hotspots that use the 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, or 802.11n standard with support for WEP, WPA and WPA2 security using password authentication; does not support connecting to ad-hoc (or peer-to-peer) Wi-Fi networks |
| Ports |
USB 2.0 (micro-B connector) port for connection to a PC or Macintosh computer or to connect to the Kindle PowerFast charging accessory. Micro-HDMI (micro-D connector) port for high definition video output to televisions or A/V receivers |
| Audio |
3.5 mm stereo jack and integrated stereo speakers with exclusive Dolby audio engine |
| Content Formats Supported |
Kindle (AZW), KF8, TXT, PDF, unprotected MOBI, PRC natively, Audible Enhanced format (AAX), DOC, DOCX, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP, Dolby Digital (AC-3), Dolby Digital Plus (E-AC-3), non-DRM AAC, MP3, MIDI, PCM/WAVE, OGG, WAV, MP4, AAC LC/LTP, HE-AACv1, HE-AACv2, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, HTML5, CSS3, MP4, 3GP, VP8(.webm) |
| Sensors |
Ambient light sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope |
| Location Services |
Location-based services via Wi-Fi |
| Additional Features |
External volume controls, front-facing HD camera, built-in microphone, built-in Bluetooth with support for A2DP compatible stereo headphones, headsets, and speakers |
| Accessibility Features |
Voice Guide, Explore by Touch, Text-to-Speech, adjustable font sizes and color, built-in dictionary |
| Warranty and Service |
1-year Limited Warranty and service included. Optional 2-year Extended Warranty available for U.S. customers sold separately. |
| Included in the Box |
Kindle Fire HD 8.9″ tablet, USB 2.0 cable, and Quick Start Guide. Power adapter sold separately |
For full details or to buy the Kindle Fire HD 8.9″, Dolby Audio, Dual-Band Wi-Fi, 16 GB – Includes Special Offers now, click here. Most orders are eligible for free shipping.
Source of Buyer Reviews and Description: Amazon.com
January 27th, 2013 | Posted in Kindle Fire HD 8.9" Wi-Fi | No Comments
Kindle Fire HD 8.9″ 4G LTE Wireless, Dolby Audio, Dual-Band Wi-Fi, 32 GB – Includes Special Offers
What are people saying?
– Excellent Value and Great Gadget (Click here to see full review)
– If You Really Want to Know the Truth (Click here to see full review)
– We like it better than our iPad (please don’t hate me) (Click here to see full review)
Overall Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Stunning 8.9″ HD display, exclusive Dolby audio, ultra-fast Wi-Fi, and 4G LTE wireless
- 1920×1200 HD display with polarizing filter and anti-glare technology for rich color and deep contrast from any viewing angle
- Exclusive Dolby audio and dual stereo speakers for crisp, booming sound without distortion
- High performance 1.5Ghz dual-core processor with Imagination PowerVR 3D graphics core for fast and fluid performance
- Dual-band, dual-antenna Wi-Fi for 40% faster downloads and streaming (compared to the new iPad)
- Over 23 million movies, TV shows, songs, magazines, books, audiobooks, and popular apps and games such as Facebook, Netflix, Twitter, HBO GO, Pandora, and Angry Birds Space
- Integrated support for Facebook, Twitter, Gmail, Hotmail, Yahoo! and more, as well as Exchange calendar, contacts, and email
- Front-facing HD camera for taking photos or making video calls using Skype, Facebook, and other apps
- Free unlimited cloud storage for all your Amazon content
- Kindle FreeTime – a free, personalized tablet experience just for kids on the Kindle Fire HD. Set daily screen limits, and give access to appropriate content for each child
- Kindle FreeTime Unlimited – just for kids. Unlimited access to books, games, apps, movies and TV shows.
- Prime Instant Video – unlimited, instant streaming of thousands of popular movies and TV shows
- Kindle Owners’ Lending Library – Kindle owners can choose from more than 180,000 books to borrow for free with no due dates, including over 100 current and former New York Times best sellers
Ultra-fast 4G LTE wireless from AT&T
No hunting for Wi-Fi hotspots. Connect with ultra-fast 4G LTE. |
- Get 250MB a month for 12 months with a one-time payment of $49.99 – no monthly payments. If you need more data, 3GB and 5GB monthly plans are also available.
- $49.99 package also includes: 20GB of additional Cloud Drive storage for your photos and more, plus a $10 Amazon Appstore promotional credit
- Save hundreds of dollars in the first year compared to what you would pay for other tablets. See example
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Technical details:
| Display |
8.9″ 10 point capacitive touch high definition color display; 1920×1200 resolution at 254 ppi, video playback up to 1080p, with IPS (in-plane switching) technology, advanced polarizing filter, and anti-glare technology |
| Size |
9.4″ x 6.4″ x 0.35″ (240 mm x 164 mm x 8.8 mm) |
| Weight |
20 ounces (575 grams) |
| System Requirements |
Kindle Fire HD 8.9″ 4G is ready to use right out of the box – no setup, no software to install, no computer required to download content |
| Storage |
32GB (27.1GB available to user) or 64GB (55.7GB available to user) of internal storage |
| Battery Life |
Over 10 hours of reading, surfing the web on Wi-Fi, watching video, or listening to music. Battery life will vary based on device settings, usage, and other factors such as web browsing and downloading content. Actual results may vary |
| Charge Time |
Fully charges in under 5 hours via the Kindle PowerFast charging accessory, or slightly longer with other micro-USB power adapters that you may already have. Charges in under 14 hours from your computer via the included USB charging cable |
| Wi-Fi Connectivity |
Dual-band, dual-antenna Wi-Fi (MIMO) for faster streaming and fewer dropped connections than standard Wi-Fi. Supports public and private Wi-Fi networks or hotspots that use the 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, or 802.11n standard with support for WEP, WPA and WPA2 security using password authentication; does not support connecting to ad-hoc (or peer-to-peer) Wi-Fi networks |
| 4G Connectivity |
4G LTE 10 band wireless modem with HSPA+, HSDPA, and EDGE/GPRS fallback |
| Ports |
USB 2.0 (micro-B connector) port for connection to a PC or Macintosh computer or to connect to the Kindle PowerFast charging accessory. Micro-HDMI (micro-D connector) port for high definition video output to televisions or A/V receivers |
| Audio |
3.5 mm stereo jack and integrated stereo speakers with exclusive Dolby audio engine |
| Content Formats Supported |
Kindle (AZW), KF8, TXT, PDF, unprotected MOBI, PRC natively, Audible Enhanced format (AAX), DOC, DOCX, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP, Dolby Digital (AC-3), Dolby Digital Plus (E-AC-3), non-DRM AAC, MP3, MIDI, PCM/WAVE, OGG, WAV, MP4, AAC LC/LTP, HE-AACv1, HE-AACv2, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, HTML5, CSS3, MP4, 3GP, VP8(.webm) |
| Sensors |
Ambient light sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, digital compass |
| Location Services |
Location-based services via Wi-Fi and assisted-GPS |
| Additional Features |
External volume controls, front-facing HD camera, built-in microphone, built-in Bluetooth with support for A2DP compatible stereo headphones, headsets, and speakers |
| Accessibility Features |
Voice Guide, Explore by Touch, text-to-speech, adjustable font sizes and color, built-in dictionary. |
| Warranty and Service |
1-year Limited Warranty and service included. Optional 2-year Extended Warranty available for U.S. customers sold separately. |
| Included in the Box |
Kindle Fire HD 8.9″ 4G tablet, USB 2.0 cable, and Quick Start Guide. Power adapter sold separately |
For full details or to buy the Kindle Fire HD 8.9″ 4G LTE Wireless, Dolby Audio, Dual-Band Wi-Fi, 32 GB – Includes Special Offers now, click here. Most orders are eligible for free shipping.
Source of Buyer Reviews and Description: Amazon.com
January 27th, 2013 | Posted in Kindle Fire HD 8.9" 4G | No Comments
Kindle Fire 7″, LCD Display, Wi-Fi, 8 GB
What are people saying?
– Compare FIRE HD to the KINDLE FIRE GEN 2 (Click here to see full review)
– Wonderful product and incredible support from Amazon! (Click here to see full review)
– Best value (Click here to see full review)
Overall Rating: 4.2 out of 5 stars
The tablet that is perfect for the family, with the best entertainment for kids
- All new — 40 percent faster, double the memory, increased battery life
- Ultra-fast internet browsing with the built-in Wi-Fi, user friendly email works with Gmail, Yahoo! and more
- Includes popular apps and games — Facebook, Twitter, Netflix, HBO GO, Pandora, Angry Birds Space, and more
- Kindle FreeTime — parents can set screen limits, create child profiles, and more
- NEW Kindle FreeTime Unlimited – just for kids. Unlimited access to books, games, apps, movies and television shows.
- Huge book selection, colorful magazines. More than a million titles less than $9.99
- More than 23 million movies, television shows, songs, magazines , books, audiobooks, apps, and games
Technical Details:
| Display |
7″ multi-touch color display; 1024×600 pixel resolution at 169 ppi, IPS (in-plane switching) technology |
| Size |
7.44″ x 4.72″ x 0.45″ (189 mm x 120 mm x 11.5 mm) |
| Weight |
14.1 ounces (400 grams) |
| System Requirements |
None. Kindle Fire is ready to use right out of the box – no setup, no software to install, no computer required to download content |
| Storage |
8GB internal storage, approximately 5.5GB available for user content |
| Battery Life |
Up to 9 hours of reading, surfing the web on Wi-Fi, watching video, or listening to music. Battery life will vary based on device settings, usage, and other factors such as web browsing and downloading content. Actual results may vary |
| Charge Time |
Fully charges in 3.3 hours via the Kindle PowerFast charging accessory, or slightly longer with other micro-USB power adapters that you may already have. Charges in approximately 11.5 hours from your computer via the included USB charging cable |
| Wi-Fi Connectivity |
Single-band Wi-Fi. Supports public and private Wi-Fi networks or hotspots that use the 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, or 802.11n standard with support for WEP, WPA and WPA2 security using password authentication; does not support connecting to ad-hoc (or peer-to-peer) Wi-Fi networks |
| Ports |
USB 2.0 (micro-B connector) port for connection to a PC or Macintosh computer or to connect to the Kindle PowerFast charging accessory |
| Audio |
3.5 mm stereo jack and integrated stereo speakers |
| Content Formats Supported |
Kindle (AZW), KF8, TXT, PDF, unprotected MOBI, PRC natively, Audible Enhanced format (AAX), DOC, DOCX, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP, non-DRM AAC, MP3, MIDI, PCM/WAVE, OGG, WAV, MP4, AAC LC/LTP, HE-AACv1, HE-AACv2, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, HTML5, CSS3, MP4, 3GP, VP8(.webm) |
| Sensors |
Accelerometer |
| Location Services |
Location-based services via Wi-Fi |
| Accessibility Features |
Text-to-speech, adjustable font size and color, built-in dictionary. Coming early 2013: Voice Guide, Explore by Touch. Learn more |
| Warranty and Service |
1-year Limited Warranty and service included. Optional 2-year Extended Warranty available for U.S. customers sold separately. Use of Kindle is subject to the terms found here |
| Included in the Box |
Kindle Fire tablet, USB 2.0 cable, and Quick Start Guide. Power adapter sold separately |
For full details or to buy the Kindle Fire 7″, LCD Display, Wi-Fi, 8 GB – Includes Special Offers now, click here. Most orders are eligible for free shipping.
Source of Buyer Reviews and Description: Amazon.com
January 13th, 2013 | Posted in Kindle Fire 7" | No Comments
Kindle Fire HD 7″, Dolby Audio, Dual-Band Wi-Fi, 16 GB
What are people saying?
– You Get What You Pay For (Click here to see full review)
– Exceptional (Click here to see full review)
– Reviews From an iPad User (Click here to see full review)
Overall Rating: 4.1 out of 5 stars
World’s most advanced 7″ tablet
- 1280×800 HD display with polarized filtering and anti-glare screen technology that provides superior color and better contrast when viewing from any angle
- One of a kind Dolby audio and dual-driver stereo speakers that provide a rich virtual surround sound
- World’s first tablet with dual-band, dual-antenna Wi-Fi for over 35% faster downloads and streaming (compared to the iPad mini)
- High performance 1.2 Ghz dual-core processor with Imagination PowerVR 3D graphics core for quick and fluid performance
- More than 23 million movies, television shows, songs, magazines, books, audiobooks, and popular apps and games such as Facebook, Netflix, Twitter, HBO GO, Pandora, and Angry Birds Space
- Includes support for Facebook, Twitter, Gmail, Hotmail, Yahoo! and more, as well as Exchange calendar, contacts, and email
- Front-facing HD camera for taking photos or making video calls using Skype, Facebook, and other apps
- Free unlimited cloud storage for all your Amazon content
- Kindle FreeTime – a free, personalized tablet experience just for kids on the Kindle Fire HD. Set daily screen limits, and give access to appropriate content for each child
- NEW Kindle FreeTime Unlimited – just for kids. Unlimited access to books, games, apps, movies and TV shows. Learn more
- Prime Instant Video – unlimited, instant streaming of thousands of popular movies and television shows
- Kindle Owners’ Lending Library – Kindle owners can choose from more than 180,000 books to borrow for free with no due dates, including over 100 current and former New York Times best sellers
Technical Details:
| Display |
7″ 10 point capacitive touch high definition color display; 1280×800 resolution, video playback at 720p, with IPS (in-plane switching) technology, advanced polarizing filter, and anti-glare technology |
| Size |
7.6″ x 5.4″ x 0.4″ (193 mm x 137 mm x 10.3 mm) |
| Weight |
13.9 ounces (395 grams) |
| System Requirements |
None. Kindle Fire HD is ready to use right out of the box – no setup, no software to install, no computer required to download content |
| Storage |
16GB internal storage (approximately 12.6GB available for user content) or 32GB internal storage (approximately 26.9GB available for user content) |
| Battery Life |
Over 11 hours of reading, surfing the web on Wi-Fi, watching video, or listening to music. Battery life will vary based on device settings, usage, and other factors such as web browsing and downloading content. Actual results may vary |
| Charge Time |
Fully charges in under 4 hours via the Kindle PowerFast charging accessory, or slightly longer with other micro-USB power adapters that you may already have. Charges in approximately 13.5 hours from your computer via the included USB charging cable |
| Wi-Fi Connectivity |
Dual-band, dual-antenna Wi-Fi (MIMO) for faster streaming and fewer dropped connections than standard Wi-Fi. Supports public and private Wi-Fi networks or hotspots that use the 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, or 802.11n standard with support for WEP, WPA and WPA2 security using password authentication; does not support connecting to ad-hoc (or peer-to-peer) Wi-Fi networks |
| Ports |
USB 2.0 (micro-B connector) port for connection to a PC or Macintosh computer or to connect to the Kindle PowerFast charging accessory. Micro-HDMI (micro-D connector) port for high definition video output to televisions or A/V receivers |
| Audio |
3.5 mm stereo jack and integrated stereo speakers with exclusive Dolby audio engine |
| Content Formats Supported |
Kindle (AZW), KF8, TXT, PDF, unprotected MOBI, PRC natively, Audible Enhanced format (AAX), DOC, DOCX, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP, Dolby Digital (AC-3), Dolby Digital Plus (E-AC-3), non-DRM AAC, MP3, MIDI, PCM/WAVE, OGG, WAV, MP4, AAC LC/LTP, HE-AACv1, HE-AACv2, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, HTML5, CSS3, MP4, 3GP, VP8(.webm) |
| Sensors |
Ambient light sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope |
| Location Services |
Location-based services via Wi-Fi |
| Additional Features |
External volume controls, front-facing HD camera, built-in microphone, built-in Bluetooth with support for A2DP compatible stereo headphones, headsets, and speakers |
| Accessibility Features |
Text-to-speech, adjustable font size and color, built-in dictionary. Coming early 2013: Voice Guide, Explore by Touch. |
| Warranty and Service |
1-year Limited Warranty and service included. Optional 2-year Extended Warranty available for U.S. customers sold separately. |
| Included in the Box |
Kindle Fire HD tablet, USB 2.0 cable, and Quick Start Guide. Power adapter sold separately |
For full details or to buy the Kindle Fire HD 7″, Dolby Audio, Dual-Band Wi-Fi, 16 GB – Includes Special Offers now, click here. Most orders are eligible for free shipping.
Source of Buyer Reviews and Description: Amazon.com
January 12th, 2013 | Posted in Kindle Fire HD 7" | No Comments
