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| Amazon Kindle Fire HD |
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| Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 Inch (Available in 3G and 4G LTE versions) |
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| Amazon New Kindle Fire |
Here are the comparison of key specifications between Amazon Kindle Fire HD, Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 and Amazon Kindle Fire 2:
Display:
Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 (4G LTE / 3G versions): 8.9" 10 point capacitive touch high definition color display; 1920x1200 resolution at 254 ppi, video playback up to 1080p, with IPS (in-plane switching) technology, advanced polarizing filter, and anti-glare technology
Amazon Kindle Fire HD: 7" 10 point capacitive touch high definition color display; 1280x800 resolution, video playback at 720p, with IPS (in-plane switching) technology, advanced polarizing filter, and anti-glare technology
Amazon Kindle Fire 2: 7" multi-touch color display; 1024x600 pixel resolution at 169 ppi, IPS (in-plane switching) technology
Processor:
Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 (4G LTE / 3G versions): 1.5GHz TI OMAP4470 Dual-Core
Amazon Kindle Fire HD: 1.2GHz TI OMAP4460 Dual-Core
Amazon Kindle Fire 2: 1.2GHz TI OMAP4430 Dual-Core
WiFi:
Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 (4G LTE / 3G versions): Dual band, 40% faster than iPad 3
Amazon Kindle Fire HD: Dual band, 40% faster than iPad 3
Amazon Kindle Fire 2: Single band
ROM:
Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 (4G LTE / 3G versions): 16GB or 32GB on Wi-Fi device, 32GB or 64GB on 4G device
Amazon Kindle Fire HD: 16GB or 32GB on device
Amazon Kindle Fire 2: 8GB on device
*All devices get free cloud storage for all Amazon content
Size:
Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 (4G LTE / 3G versions): 9.4" x 6.4" x 0.35" (240 mm x 164 mm x 8.8 mm)
Amazon Kindle Fire HD: 7.6" x 5.4" x 0.4" (193 mm x 137 mm x 10.3 mm)
Amazon Kindle Fire 2: 7.44" x 4.72" x 0.45" (189 mm x 120 mm x 11.5 mm)
Weight:
Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 (4G LTE / 3G versions): 20 ounces (567 grams)
Amazon Kindle Fire HD: 13.9 ounces (395 grams)
Amazon Kindle Fire 2: 14.1 ounces (400 grams)
Battery:
Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 (4G LTE / 3G versions): N/A
Amazon Kindle Fire HD: Over 11 hours of reading, surfing the web on Wi-Fi, watching video, or listening to music.
Amazon Kindle Fire 2: Up to 9 hours of reading, surfing the web on Wi-Fi, watching video, or listening to music
Charge Time:
Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 (4G LTE / 3G versions): N/A
Amazon Kindle Fire HD: 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
Amazon Kindle Fire 2: Fully charges in 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
Price:
Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 (4G LTE / 3G versions): 4G - $499, 3G = $299
Amazon Kindle Fire HD: $199
Amazon Kindle Fire 2: $159
Verdict:
Kindle Fire HD 4G LTE version is the most expensive among all new Kindle tablets. While the revised version of Kindle Fire is the cheapest with $159. All new Kindle tablets equipped with OMAP dual-core processor from Texas Instruments. Both versions of Kindle Fire HD equipped with dual band WiFi connectivity that allows the tablet to access the internet 40% faster than other tablets in the market. However, the cheaper Kindle Fire 2 only get single band WiFi. All three tablets will get free cloud service from Amazon as well. [Source]
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