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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posted on 06 Sep 2012, 13:34 2

1. belovedson (Posts: 1052; Member since: 30 Nov 2010)

wowwww

posted on 06 Sep 2012, 13:40

2. savien808 (Posts: 59; Member since: 27 Aug 2011)

K im waiting lol

posted on 06 Sep 2012, 13:45

3. jmoita2 (Posts: 930; Member since: 23 Dec 2011)

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

posted on 06 Sep 2012, 13:53 5

4. McLTE (Posts: 922; Member since: 18 Oct 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..

posted on 06 Sep 2012, 14:00 1

5. gwuhua1984 (Posts: 1237; Member since: 06 Mar 2012)

But the Kindle Fire won't have the Play market... right?

posted on 06 Sep 2012, 14:02

6. josephnero (Posts: 590; Member since: 16 Nov 2011)

good price

posted on 06 Sep 2012, 14:13 2

7. noim1 (Posts: 297; Member since: 15 May 2012)

Nexus 7 has every thing... For stome extra bugz...

posted on 06 Sep 2012, 17:27

8. Zayuh24 (Posts: 149; Member since: 21 Nov 2011)

For 200, you get the HD screen, for 300, you get the Super HD 8.9" screen.

posted on 06 Sep 2012, 22:33

9. pikapowerize (banned) (Posts: 1869; Member since: 03 May 2012)

so just add $40 then you'll get a kindle HD with front facing camera and bigger memory...