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| Kindle Fire HD 8.9 |
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| Kindle Fire HD |
(GSM Insider) - Yesterday, Nokia and Motorola announced their new devices. Today, Amazon announces new Kindle tablets for the market. At the event, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos delivered his talks and discussing on the apps. Later he introduces two new Kindle HD -- Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 inch and Amazon Kindle Fire HD.
Here are the key specifications of Kindle Fire HD 8.9 inch:
| Display | 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 |
| 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 | 16 GB or 32 GB of internal memory |
| 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. Stereo Bluetooth (A2DP) support for streaming audio to compatible headphones and speakers. Built-in microphone |
| Content Formats Supported | Kindle (AZW), 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) |
| 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 HD 8.9" tablet, USB 2.0 cable, and Quick Start Guide |
Here are the key specifications of Kindle Fire HD 7 inch:
| Display | 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 |
| 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 | 16 GB internal memory (approximately 12.6 GB available for user content) or 32 GB internal memory (approximately 26.9 GB 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. Stereo Bluetooth (A2DP) support for streaming audio to compatible headphones and speakers. Built-in microphone |
| Content Formats Supported | Kindle (AZW), 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) |
| 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 HD tablet, USB 2.0 cable, and Quick Start Guide |
Both Kindle Fire HD 8.9 and Kindle Fire HD 7.0 come with different price. Prices and shipping date as below:
Kindle Fire HD 8.9
16GB: $299
32GB: $369
Release date: November 20, 2012
Pre-order it here
Kindle Fire HD
16GB: $199
32GB: $249
Release date: September 14, 2012
Pre-order it here
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