Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 Specs

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Released

Nov 20, 2012

Display

8.9-inch
1200 x 1920 px

Camera

1.3 MP Selfie

Storage

32GB

Hardware

TI OMAP4470
1GB RAM

OS

Android 4.0

Description

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

Design Size comparison
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
MSRP:	$ 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

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