Created: 10/31/2013
Video description: Sure, the Kindle Fire HD starts at only $140, but with a paltry 8GB of storage space, you'll want to move right to the 16GB version for $170.
[h=2]The 2013 update of the Amazon Kindle Fire HD is a cheaper, less capable HDX alternative Video Transcript[/h] This is the 2013 version of the Amazon Kindle Fire HD. It's essentially a less powerful version of the Fire HDX. The HD ditches the camera and microphones. It's a little bit thicker, larger and slightly heavier. Other than that is pretty much the same tablet from a designed perspective. There's a headphone jack and a micro USB port and just as what the HDX, the power button and volume button are seated on the back of the tablet and still take some getting used to. Did I say some getting used to? Well, actually I meant a lot. It's pretty awkward. Internally however, there are plenty of differences. The HD features a lower 1280 by 800 resolution screen and a slower processor. Thankfully it ships with the latest version of the Fire OS and a new more sensible interface. Web performance is a huge improvement over last year, sights low quickly and there is modern navigation. However, Riptide GP2 struggles to even low in a timely manner and doesn't respond well to turning on additional graph core effects. If you keep things simple though, it runs just fine. The Fire HD starts at $139 for 8 gigabytes of storage and there's also a 16-gigabyte version for $30 more. I'll recommend you get the more expensive $169 version. Eight gigabytes is just too little space to store your apps and media especially when that 8 gigabytes is actually only about 5 gigabytes or less of real space. Still, if you're only flatting to stream movies and TV shows, $140 is a pretty great price for a portable streaming box. That is if you can always ensure you have constant WiFi access. Check out my full review for more details. I'm Eric Franklin and this has been a first look at the Amazon Kindle Fire HD.
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[h=2]Amazon Kindle Fire HD (2013) Review[/h]
The good: The Amazon Kindle Fire HD (2013) is faster than its predecessors, has an affordable price, and runs the latest and greatest version of the Kindle Fire OS.
The bad: Its default storage size -- 8GB -- is too little space for most tablet needs. Also, there are no cameras and Amazon's video chat customer support is not available. Ad removal still costs an extra $15.
The bottom line: The 2013 Kindle Fire HD works perfectly as an e-reader with a few extra tablet features, but users looking to take full advantage of Amazon's ecosystem should pay more for the Fire HDX.
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[h=2]Amazon Kindle Fire HD (2013) Specs[/h]
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Video description: Sure, the Kindle Fire HD starts at only $140, but with a paltry 8GB of storage space, you'll want to move right to the 16GB version for $170.
[h=2]The 2013 update of the Amazon Kindle Fire HD is a cheaper, less capable HDX alternative Video Transcript[/h] This is the 2013 version of the Amazon Kindle Fire HD. It's essentially a less powerful version of the Fire HDX. The HD ditches the camera and microphones. It's a little bit thicker, larger and slightly heavier. Other than that is pretty much the same tablet from a designed perspective. There's a headphone jack and a micro USB port and just as what the HDX, the power button and volume button are seated on the back of the tablet and still take some getting used to. Did I say some getting used to? Well, actually I meant a lot. It's pretty awkward. Internally however, there are plenty of differences. The HD features a lower 1280 by 800 resolution screen and a slower processor. Thankfully it ships with the latest version of the Fire OS and a new more sensible interface. Web performance is a huge improvement over last year, sights low quickly and there is modern navigation. However, Riptide GP2 struggles to even low in a timely manner and doesn't respond well to turning on additional graph core effects. If you keep things simple though, it runs just fine. The Fire HD starts at $139 for 8 gigabytes of storage and there's also a 16-gigabyte version for $30 more. I'll recommend you get the more expensive $169 version. Eight gigabytes is just too little space to store your apps and media especially when that 8 gigabytes is actually only about 5 gigabytes or less of real space. Still, if you're only flatting to stream movies and TV shows, $140 is a pretty great price for a portable streaming box. That is if you can always ensure you have constant WiFi access. Check out my full review for more details. I'm Eric Franklin and this has been a first look at the Amazon Kindle Fire HD.
[h=3]Related Videos[/h] Amazon's new Kindle Fire
The next Apple iPhone gets an announcement date on next Tuesday, October 4th, Amazon announces new low-priced Kindle e-readers that also include touch-capable models, plus Amazon changes the tablet game with their $199 Kindle Fire with color touchscreen.
Amazon's Kindle Fire HDX 7 is a smart evolution of its tablet brand
With an improved design, faster performance, a sharp screen, and near-instant customer service, the new Kindle Fire HDX 7 rights nearly every wrong from previous Fire incarnations.
Amazon answers to Kindle Fire's memory shortcoming
CNET's David Carnoy interviews Russ Grandinetti, Amazon's Vice President for Kindle Content, about the new Kindle Fire.
Hands-on with Amazon's new Kindle Fire tablets
Amazon has unveiled 3 new Kindle Fire tablets: the Kindle Fire HD, Fire HDX 7-inch, and Fire HDX 8.9-inch
Amazon to update Kindle Fire software
HP open sources WebOS as the fire sale on the TouchPad burns out in minutes; Apple announces that 100 million apps have been downloaded from the Mac App Store; and Amazon promises a software update to the Kindle Fire to alleviate some of the user interface issues.
Amazon Kindle Fire gets a makeover
The new 7-inch Kindle Fire has an improved 1.2GHz processor speed, twice the RAM as the first Kindle Fire (1GB), and a longer battery life.
Torture-testing the new Kindle Fire HD
Amazon updated its Kindle Fire line, but can the new 7-inch Kindle Fire HD stand up to the Always On battery of torture tests?
Amazon Kindle Fire
Is Amazon's $199 Kindle Fire tablet too good to be true? CNET's Donald Bell gives his assessment along with a tour of the device and its features.
Amazon unleashes Kindle Fire HD
Amazon takes on Apple's iPad with the launch of its new Kindle Fire HD tablet line. CEO Jeff Bezos reveals three versions, a 7-inch version for $199, a larger 8.9-inch version for $299, and a 4G LTE-enabled version for $499. The tablets are expected to ship November 20.
The Kindle Fire HD 8.9 is the Fire to get
With a faster processor and larger screen, the latest version of the Kindle Fire is the best one yet.
[h=2]Amazon Kindle Fire HD (2013) Review[/h]
The good: The Amazon Kindle Fire HD (2013) is faster than its predecessors, has an affordable price, and runs the latest and greatest version of the Kindle Fire OS.
The bad: Its default storage size -- 8GB -- is too little space for most tablet needs. Also, there are no cameras and Amazon's video chat customer support is not available. Ad removal still costs an extra $15.
The bottom line: The 2013 Kindle Fire HD works perfectly as an e-reader with a few extra tablet features, but users looking to take full advantage of Amazon's ecosystem should pay more for the Fire HDX.
Read full review
[h=2]Amazon Kindle Fire HD (2013) Specs[/h]
Manufacturer: Amazon
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