Kindle Fire HD 7inch $199

Amazon updated their new Kindle Fire product . Kindle Fire HD 7”. This 7 inch tablet comes with a HD display, improved Wi-Fi,  improved HD audio featuring Dolby Digital Plus Audio, Dual Antenna Wifi and offers 16 or 32 GB of storage. It packs a 1.2GHz processor that Amazon brags outperforms the Tegra 3 from Texas Instruments with .

Amazon Kindle Fire HD 7  Specifications:

• Android 4.1 ( Jelly Bean )
• Processor : 1.2 GHz TI OMAP4460 Dual Core CPU
• Display : 7 inch  1280×720 pixels IPS LCD,
• Memory : 1GB RAM
• Camera : 1.3 MP (front)
• Dual Antenna WiFi and according to Amazon’s claims it is 40% faster in data transfers compared to the iPad 3
• Dolby Audio with Stereo speakers
• Storage : In-built 16/32 GB , No microSD card slot
• Wireless LAN Wi-Fi,  Bluetooth
• MicroUSB v2.0, Facebook integration, Email client
• Sensors : Proximity, Ambient Light, Accelerometer
• microHDMI out
• Free Skype HD Video Calls, Amazon Silk browser
• Measures 193 mm x 137 mm x 10.3mm + 395g weight
• Battery : up to 11hs

The Android UI has been also highly modified in order to be more focused on Amazon’s content. but since the device is not certified by Google , users would not have access to popular Android features and Google services such as Gmail , Google Maps etc. They don’t come with Play Store and there’s no way to install it, other than rooting the device. 

If you are looking to buy a Kindle Fire HD and use it in India or in any country outside the US be warned that most of the features are US only. 

The 16GB version will cost $199 and the 32GB version will cost $249.

Pricing seems identical to the Google Nexus 7. 

The device can be ordered on Amazon.com