New Amazon Kindle Fire is here: $159, more bang for the buck

posted by Victor H. / Sep 06, 2012, 1:27 PM

New Amazon Kindle Fire is here: $159, more bang for the buck

The new Amazon Kindle Fire has just arrived and it’s virtually upgraded, snappier hardware in pretty much the same plastic wrapper for a noticeably cheaper price of only $159.

The Kindle Fire retains the 7-inch screen but with the slashed price comes a better processor, 1GB, or twice as much RAM memory and overall a 40% faster performance. The new Fire tablet will also come with a larger battery that lasts longer.

One of the best things about the new Amazon 7-incher is the fact that you can order yours today and expect to have it shipped on September 14th, in just two weeks.

Unlike the two new Kindle Fire HD models, this one has no front-facing camera or HDMI output.

source: Amazon

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9 Comments

1. belovedson

Posts: 1060; Member since: Nov 30, 2010

wowwww

posted on Sep 06, 2012, 1:34 PM 2

2. savien808

Posts: 59; Member since: Aug 27, 2011

K im waiting lol

posted on Sep 06, 2012, 1:40 PM 0

3. jmoita2

Posts: 930; Member since: Dec 23, 2011

Awesome!!! Now, they will take the market by storm. Any news on extra memory/card slot?

posted on Sep 06, 2012, 1:45 PM 0

4. McLTE

Posts: 922; Member since: Oct 18, 2011

After having a Nook Color for a year.. this is interesting, but I just can't see myself buying one when I can get a Nexus tablet for a bit more that does everything..