Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 Specs

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The new Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9-inch is Amazon's first large-screen tablet with an unmatched resolution for its price - 1920 x 1200 pixels at $299. It runs on the TI OMAP 4470 chip.

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Display

Size: 8.9-inch
Resolution: 1200 x 1920 px, 254 PPI
Technology: IPS LCD
Screen-to-body: 59.18 %
Features: Ambient light sensor, Scratch-resistant glass

Hardware

System chip: TI OMAP4470
Processor: Dual-core, 1500 MHz, ARM Cortex-A9
GPU: PowerVR SGX544
RAM: 1GB (DDR2)
Internal storage: 32GB
OS: Android (4.0) Screenshots
Device type: Tablet

Battery

Type: Not user replaceable

Camera

Video recording:
Features:
Video calling
Front: 1.3 MP
Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.4 x 0.35 inches
(240 x 164 x 8.8 mm)
Weight: 20 oz (567.0 g)
Colors: Black

Multimedia

Headphones: 3.5mm jack
Speakers: Multiple speakers
Features: Dolby Digital Plus

Connectivity & Features

Bluetooth: Yes
Wi-Fi: 802.11 b, g, n, dual-band
Multiple antennas, MIMO
USB: microUSB, USB 2.0
Features: Charging
HDMI: Yes
Location: Wi-Fi positioning
Sensors: Accelerometer, Gyroscope
Other: Computer sync, OTA sync

Buyers information

Price: $ 299
In The Box: USB 2.0 cable, Quick Start Guide
Warranty period: 12 Months

Availability

Officially announced: Sep 06, 2012
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Alternative variants

Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 64GB
Differences from the main variant:
Internal storage: 64GB

News

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, by Victor Hristov, 0
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