Breakthrough Hardware Technology
When it comes to HD displays, great resolution is just the start. Unlike many other tablets, Kindle Fire HD also delivers rich color and deep contrast from every angle, with an advanced polarizing filter and custom anti-glare technology.
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Low quality sound can ruin your HD entertainment experience. That's why Kindle Fire HD 8.9" features exclusive, custom Dolby audio, dual stereo speakers, and auto-optimization software for clear, crisp, balanced audio.
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When it comes to HD content, bandwidth is everything. Without it, you get video buffering, slow downloads, and dropped connections. Kindle Fire HD solves this issue by using state-of-the-art dual-band, dual-antenna Wi-Fi for over 40% faster speeds.
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HD content requires more storage, strong processing power, and plenty of battery life. Kindle Fire HD 8.9" was designed specifically for HD movies and games, giving you lightning fast performance without compromising battery life or storage.
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Massive Content Selection
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Massive Content Selection
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Software Features
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Companion Services
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Featured Accessories
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Technical Details
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| Kindle E-readers | Kindle Fire Tablets | |||||||||||
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| Kindle Paperwhite 3G | Kindle Paperwhite | Kindle | Kindle Keyboard 3G | Kindle Fire HD 8.9" 4G Tablet | Kindle Fire HD 8.9" Tablet | Kindle Fire HD Tablet | Kindle Fire Tablet | |||||
| $179.00 | $119.00 | $69.00 | $399.00 | $269.00 | $199.00 | $159.00 | ||||||
| Screen Size | 6" | 6" | 6" | 8.9" | 7" | 7" | ||||||
| Display Technology | Paperwhite Built-in light | E Ink Pearl | E Ink Pearl | HD LCD | HD LCD | LCD | ||||||
| Resolution/Pixel Density | 212 PPI | 167 PPI | 167 PPI | 1920x1200, up to 1080p HD |
1280x800, up to 720p HD |
1024x600 | ||||||
| Audio | - | - | Stereo speakers | Dolby Audio, dual stereo speakers |
Dolby Audio, dual-driver stereo speakers |
Stereo speakers | ||||||
| Connectivity |
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- Wi-Fi |
Free 3G + Wi-Fi |
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- Dual-band, dual-antenna Wi-Fi |
- Wi-Fi |
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| Storage | 2GB on device Plus free cloud storage for all Amazon content |
2GB on device Plus free cloud storage for all Amazon content |
4GB on device Plus free cloud storage for all Amazon content |
16GB or 32GB on Wi-Fi device 32GB or 64GB on 4G device Plus free cloud storage for all Amazon content |
16GB or 32GB on device Plus free cloud storage for all Amazon content |
8GB on device Plus free cloud storage for all Amazon content |
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| Dimensions | 6.7" x 4.6" x 0.36" | 6.5" x 4.5" x 0.34" | 7.5" x 4.8" x 0.34" | 9.45" x 6.5" x 0.35" | 7.6" x 5.4" x 0.4" | 7.44" x 4.72" x 0.45" | ||||||
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5.98 oz | 8.7 oz | 20 oz | 13.9 oz | 14.1 oz | ||||||
| Processor | - | - | - | Dual-core, 1.5GHz OMAP4470 |
Dual-core, 1.2GHz OMAP4460 |
Dual-core, 1.2GHz OMAP4430 |
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| Battery Life | 8 weeks wireless off |
4 weeks wireless off |
8 weeks wireless off |
10 hours continuous use |
11 hours continuous use |
8.5 hours continuous use |
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| Web | Experimental browser |
Experimental browser |
Experimental browser |
Cloud-accelerated browsing using Amazon Silk |
Cloud-accelerated browsing using Amazon Silk |
Cloud-accelerated browsing using Amazon Silk |
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| Interface |  2-point multi-touch |
 5-way controller |
 Keyboard |
 10-point multi-touch |
10-point multi-touch |
2-point multi-touch |
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Customer Reviews
Enter the Kindle Fire HD.
I will spare you the story on my process of how I ended up choosing a Fire HD and get right to what you all want to know: my thoughts and experience thus far with the product.
Picture: (10/10)
I will start with this since obviously that was the first thing i noticed. In a word, incredible. Now its not "eye popping" or anything out of this world, but i can honestly say it exceeded my expectations and i was (and continue to be) impressed by this piece of hardware's capabilities. I tested out just a few minutes of TV shows, trailers, videos, and films from Prime Instant Video, Netflix, Hulu Plus, Flixster, and Youtube (through the web browser since an app is currently unavailable) and everything looks as it should (and beautiful to boot)! Books come out crisp as well (both in text and picture) and the same goes for basic website visuals, apps, and games. Overall I am very impressed.
Sound: (10/10)
This is probably where i was most impressed. I have seen some of the reviews on here that are 3 stars or less putting down the audio or claiming they don't hear the big deal. Not to be a jerk or anything but i recommend those people check in at an ear clinic and have their hearing tested.... Read more ›
As there appears to be mixed reviews of the 8.9' Fires - ones with 4G access and those without - to clarify, this review is for the 8.9" tablet with the 4G connectivity option.
To get the iPad comparison out of the way, I put this tablet side-by-side to my iPad 2 I use for work. Downloads were slightly faster and the video screen resolution and the colors were more vibrant on the Fire vs. the iPad 2.
Screen Display / Video Playback:
With the larger HD screen, if playing video is important to you this is the version of the Fire to get as the screen display is fairly impressive with sharp and crisp colors. The display on this HD Fire was one heck of a lot better in terms of sharpness than last year's model and even this year's smaller HD model.
Amazon also added a cool feature on this one with the HDMI micro connection port. I have an HDMI micro plug and was able to hook this up to the big screen to watch an episode of the science fiction series Defying Gravity. It played back great smoothly with no problems.
Wi-Fi connectivity:
My standard test for trying out new gadgets is to see how fast they run side-by-side with a known piece of equipment doing the same test at the best place of Wi-Fi in my house and the worst place where it drags. In this comparison, I had this 8.9" version of the Fire sitting next to the "smaller" HD version of the Fire, my Motorola RAZR smartphone, my iPad 2 (yes, the Kindle guy uses an iPad for work), and the new 7" Fire all just using a Wi-Fi connection vs. cellular connectivity..... Read more ›
LIKES
Build Quality
I like the build of this product, it has good material design and durability. It feels nice in your hands and comfortable to hold with easy access to buttons. Since this is only 8.9" and not 10 or 11 inches, it is easier to grasp and hold in one hand with an overall good aesthetic look and feel to it.
Speakers
I have to say, the more I listen to it, the more I like the sound. The speakers are definitely a step up from the norm and probably one of its best features. They produce a full, rich, and very vibrant sound you can experience music and movies the way they were meant to be experienced. It is not a home theatre experience, but as close as one can get with a small device like this.
Screen
The display is very nice. I'm not sure if it compares with the clarity of Super Amoled or Retina screens, but it comes close.... Read more ›
