Kindle Fire HD vs. Kindle Fire
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Amazon claims that the new Fire HD will get a few more hours out of each charge
The Fire HD has a front-facing camera; no camera for the standard Fire
The physical dimensions aren't drastically different
The upgraded display is one of the big draws of the Kindle Fire HD
Holiday shoppers will have more Kindle Fires to choose from in 2012
RAM is evenly matched
Internal storage also saw an upgrade in the Fire HD
If you want mobile data, you'll need to wait for the 8.9-inch version in late November
Your eyes may like the Fire HD's display; your piggy bank may like the standard Fire
The Kindle Fire HD has a newer version of (essentially) the same TI OMAP processor
Weight is a close call - the Fire HD is a hair lighter
Article Summary
In the short history of tablets, one of the key figures has been the Kindle Fire. Before its launch, the market was basically the untouchable iPad vs. a bunch of geeked-up Android slates, collecting Best Buy dust. Then the Fire marched in with its familiar branding, Blackberry Playbook-inspired design, and – most importantly – rock-bottom price. A year later we have the inevitable sequel with two seven-inch devices – the Kindle Fire HD (7") and (upgraded) Kindle Fire. We take a look at how these two budget media devices stack up.
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