Amazon Kindle Fire

  • Released 2011, November
    413g, 11.4mm thickness
    Android 2.3
    8GB storage, no card slot
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  • 7.0"
    600x1024 pixels
  • NO
    No video recorder
  • 512MB RAM
    TI OMAP 4430
  • 4400mAh
    Li-Ion

Amazon Kindle Fire - Specs

Network Technology No cellular connectivity
2G bands N/A
GPRS No
EDGE No
Launch Announced 2011, September. Released 2011, November
Status Discontinued
Body Dimensions 190 x 120 x 11.4 mm (7.48 x 4.72 x 0.45 in)
Weight 413 g (14.57 oz)
SIM No
Display Type IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size 7.0 inches, 137.9 cm2 (~60.5% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 600 x 1024 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~170 ppi density)
Platform OS Android 2.3 (customized)
Chipset TI OMAP 4430
CPU Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU PowerVR SGX540
Memory Card slot No
Internal 8GB 512MB RAM
Camera   No
Sound Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes
Comms WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth No
GPS No
Radio No
USB Proprietary
Features Sensors Accelerometer
 MP4/VP8 player
MP3/WAV/AAC/OGG/MIDI player
Organizer
Predictive text input
Battery   Non-removable Li-Ion 4400 mAh battery
Misc Colors Black
Price About 120 EUR
Tests Display Contrast ratio: 896:1 (nominal)
Loudspeaker Voice 66dB / Noise 63dB / Ring 66dB
Audio quality Noise -87.8dB / Crosstalk -83.2dB

Amazon Kindle Fire - User Reviews

  • it's a micro USB port

  • what type of input does my Kindle fire have? Mini USB or Mini HDMI?

  • No it doesn't need a SIM card it will work without one

  • Being new to all this.could some one tell me does it need a sim card.thanks ken

  • If you use location search enabled it will cost much more charge. However, all of the location apps don't consume big amount of charge. Only social medias do. Google map is a rather convenient charge friendly app for any device.

  • Dude its for reading and not a mobile cum tablet

  • It doesn't have slim slot. no GSM support is written

  • My Kindle has had problems charging forever!!!! >=^{…

  • not able to take sims at all this device is just a simple tablet D:

  • Where is the sim card kept in Amazon Kindle Fire??????

  • I think the charging issue is not a common problem. I've had mine for four years and it still charges fast, and lasts a very long time. I see no performance drop since I bought it. I also use mine a lot. I read 4 to 5 hour, sometimes longer, at a time, and still the battery lasts longer than I do.

  • Got hold of a Kindle Fire that someone else figured wasn't working. I've found that sometimes it seems to show like 8% charged and not charging even though it's plugged in. The few times that's happened so far I've just turned it off (complete power down) and back on; after that it seems to work just fine.

  • I'm sorry but I need to say that I never been able to fine a vibration feature on the 1st Gen Kindle Fire, I hope you notice it and may make a correction in this specs.

  • i want to permantly turn off the lacation-based service how can i do this simply

  • Love everything about my kindle fire except that after a couple years it wont charge properly and there is no way to fix it. Planned obsolescence. Will not buy another kindle or anything else from amazon as they do not stand behind their products and just want you to buy another one. So disappointed!!!

  • Can i download here microsoft 360?

  • How to download Bollywood Movie in this device.. kindly Response soon

  • Download Mobogenie and install apps or root it.

  • u cant as no sim only wifi model this one

  • You have to try this website www.mobile9.com after here page then click a your device selcetion option Amazon Kindle Fire all application is coming and you have to download as a your requird application for free of cost..

  • no downloading how to download apps i am from pakistan

  • my tablet downloading priblem show to download app i am from pakistan

  • the amazon kindle fire screen getts frozen too often also the keypad in some cases does not work in the manner that it would freeze

  • how man

  • Hello frndz i having problem that in this dvice Amazon Kindle Fire in a device not able to download Free Full Movie any web site tryng to download lots of movie But only option IS here DOWNLOAD & PLAY after click on download option at the time online playing the movie please ans to me what should i have to do,

  • Thnks for Reply me ,,i will try

  • yes for anyone dat wants to download games....for free without using your credit card you can download all the apps and games you want if you go to www.mobile9.com once you get on the page they ask you for your device name and you rype in your device so whatever app or game you get fits perfectly and every app is free hope i was helpful hahaha good luck . . . .

  • i have using this device last 4months its realy amazing,,But only Wi-Fi Connectivity m using so can i usge USB cable please any one advice me how to Connectd for USB cable & how to download GAMES without Credit card its very importentd for me..

  • Tq I have a question where the sim card put in kindle fire 8.9",,I really need your advice..

  • how can change the wallpaper

  • Guys, How can i connect USB moderm to Amazon Kindle Fire for internet connectvity? I have just slot in a USB moderm into my Amazon Kindle Fire and nothing shows up. Your prompt response will be very much appreciated. Cheers

  • Can u use awebcam or something like that as a replacement of a camera Can u print does it have microsoft office

  • yes you can

  • Can i use Amazon Kindle Fire With USB Modem?

  • Yes you can you will have to root it and this is probably the cheapest tablet in the world

  • can I use "what's app" on this ? how can I turn it into android ? and would it be a real android? I mean I'd be able to run wtever app android runs ?

  • change the operating system of kindle fire to android?

  • at the end of the day, using WiFi is not a bad thing for many reasons, one being the fact you dont need to top up or be on a contract. WiFi is available in many places now and is easy to use, feels good and is held easily. nice and fast, it's a really awesome alternative to getting a pricey tablet that is exactly the same pretty much.

  • No, it doesn't look it, as the only connectivity is WiFi and USB

  • no..

  • Two tablets will mean they will divide their own market. While the lower price tag option seems attractive, the main kindle fire 2 also needs to be have a �controlled� price. Otherwise it might disappear

  • does this tab use sim card?

  • Are u a first user of kindle fire.it is only book reader, how can u edit the files...

  • the android operation system of of kindle fire is customized but if u change the operating system of kindle fire to android 4 u can u can install various programs to view and edit office files and see autocad files , i have this tablet and in my idea it is the best :)

  • hi guys. can i edit word, excel files using the kindle fire ? can i view autocad files /.dwg/ ? sorry for noob question. never used android tablet before. thanks in advance !

  • its wifi surfing is really amazing,smooth and user friendly... i am having 1....

  • some of tablet has good and bad dude. but i got max five tablet , owesome bro . ^^ have a look.

  • Frnds, is this tablet good 4 ebook reading??? How fast and smooth is WiFi??? Answer me quickly plz.....

  • no

  • No camera, no built-in mic. Most headphone-mic combos don't work.

  • Does it support skype?

  • Does support Internet call?

  • wait for the nexus tablet which build by asus for google, or you can buy asus memo 370t which has quad core tegra 3 and 8mp camera with 249$ cost in the us

  • This tablet is done. I'm waiting for Google Nexus Tablet.

  • hello dear friend kindle fire is on of the best tablets in price and tech i'm sure if you buy it you'll be pleased

  • hey can somebody helpme with a question? i want to buy a cheap tablet but imn't not sure about buy this tablet or the spanish tablet Bq Pascal 2 i think that the bq pascal cost �119.00 what tablet is better? thanks and sorry if a wrote bad im learning english :)

  • Or you install CM9 on it (easy as a pie) and it's as good as any tablet out there... in fact its dual core seems rather not enough now...

  • what are you talking about??? the device has 8GB of memory

  • midnight oil what is funny heading

  • Amazon Kindle is prominently popular for book reading. But, it is surprising that the aforesaid feature is nowhere mentioned in the specifications.

  • it says 8 GB for storage, or were you refering to 512 mb ram? its not the storage size but the cpu's memory capacitY

  • is inposible!! the aplications need gb

  • I read somewhere that only 2GB of the 8GB is usable for saving your own files, the rest is reserve for amazon shopping etc. will you be able to use all the 8GB if you root this?

  • Bought to slovakia for 260 euros. Rooted, sporting now CM9. Satisfied for this price.

  • I bought it in the beginning of December. Root it, enjoy all the android OS could bring us. Amazing tablet with god-like price :D (I bought it for 270USD in Vietnam) Actually Amazon was right removing GPS, Camera, 3G. I rarely use them (I use it with my HTC Aria). But no SD-card is really an issue ! pros: +Fast dual-core +Cheap +Good battery +Good display cons: -you need to root to really enjoy Android OS -no expanding memory slot

  • After reading the specs and review, I can safely conclude this is a gadget for home use only and just to obtain infos. No wonder it's called kindle, it's for kindergarten.. a dual core is wasted in this device. Any China made Android device is cheaper and can do more, at least with a 3G SIM card slot. Looks like this is just a tablet for online Amazon purchase catalog. It should be given away FOC then!!

  • yeah 130 euros in europe and usa but about 650 Turkish liras (300 euros) in Turkey, wow that's fantastic :( and considering Amazon is not supported here, that is a very ridiculous price :( and unfortunetely Android Market isn't open either..But as a device, it's really good, the screen, chipset and other specifications are just quiet impressive but the price really fcked up everything..I mean u can buy a Samsung tablet (doesn't matter which one is) for that price! :(

  • Bought this back in Nov on a trip to US, great little thing. Nice to see books in the bookshelf and recipe books have colour pictures which is great. WiFi synchronisation is seemless, updates even without requesting. Only a few bug bears like screen glare (bought 2 crappy anti glares so far that don't even stick), limited accessories (i.e screen covers) and no access to apps yet but i'm sure once its released in the UK those issues will resolve. The web browser is a bit glitchy, crashes quite frequently, the pages flick around in size but if i'm at home i'll be using my laptop anyway so just don't bother with the browser. would definately recommend this!

  • One of best velue products out there. Highly recommended

  • Currently using this one. Worthy buying for an assured quality product

  • Ah, the Kindle Fire finally gets added.

  • good