Kindle Comparison Table
The eBook Reader Comparison Table
Kindle Comparison Table - Currently Available Kindles and Fire Tablets
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Device Reviews
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Wireless
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Touch
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Memory
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Audio/ TTS
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Wi-Fi, 4G optional |
Capacitive, 2 point touch
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8GB, 32GB
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1680x1264 E Ink Carta 300 PPI |
1GHz Dual-core |
Bluetooth, Audible, VoiceView
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3-6 weeks
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6.8 oz 194 grams |
Larger 7" screen, waterproof, page buttons, audiobook support, invert colors
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Frontlight color not adjustable, has screen reader but not regular TTS
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$249 |
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Wi-Fi, 3G optional |
Capacitive, 2 point touch
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4GB
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1448x1072 E Ink Carta 300 PPI |
1GHz Freescale i.MX6SL |
3-6 weeks
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6.3 oz 180 grams |
300 ppi screen, page button sensors with haptic feedback, screen flush with bezel
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Premium price, no audio support, varying frontlight hues possible
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$199 |
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Wi-Fi, 3G optional |
Capacitive, 2 point touch
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4GB
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1448x1072 E Ink Carta 300 PPI |
1GHz Freescale i.MX6SL |
3-6 weeks
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7.2 oz 205 grams |
Front light evenly distributed, high-res Carta screen, lots of extra features
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No page buttons, large for 6", almost exactly the same as the 2nd gen
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$119 |
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Wi-Fi
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Infrared, 2 point touch
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4GB
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800x600 E Ink Pearl 167 PPI |
1GHz Freescale i.MX6SL
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TTS via Bluetooth
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2-4 weeks
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5.7 oz 161 grams |
Low price, new thinner lighter design, same software features as expensive models
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No front light, no buttons, lower screen resolution
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$79 |
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Wi-Fi
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Infrared, 2 point touch
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4GB
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800x600 E Ink Pearl 167 PPI |
1GHz Freescale i.MX6SL
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None
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2-4 weeks
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6.7 oz 191 grams |
Same as $79 Kindle above minus ads plus a 2 year warranty and cover, better deal
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No front light, buttons or audio, lower screen resolution
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$99 |
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Wi-Fi
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Capacitive, 10-point
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32GB, 64GB, MicroSD card slot
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1920x1200 ISP LCD 224 PPI
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1.8 GHz quad-core, 2GB RAM
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Stereo speakers, audio jack, mic, Bluetooth, TTS
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10 hours
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17.7 oz 500 grams |
Very nice screen, fast performance, Alexa hands free, good battery life, can install Google Play
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Low quality cameras, basic design, restrictive Fire OS
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$149
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Wi-Fi
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Capacitive, 10-point
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16GB, 32GB, MicroSD card slot
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1280x800 ISP LCD 189 PPI
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1.3 GHz quad-core, 1.5GB RAM
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Stereo speakers, audio jack, mic, Bluetooth, TTS
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12 hours
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13.0 oz 369 grams |
Cheap, long battery life, decent performance, can install Google Play
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Heavier than other 8 inch tablets, speakers not very loud, dim screen
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$79
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Wi-Fi
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Capacitive, 5-point
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8GB, MicroSD card slot
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1024x600 ISP LCD 171 PPI (7")
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1.3 GHz quad-core, 1GB RAM
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Mono speaker, audio jack, mic, Bluetooth, TTS
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8 hours
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10.4 oz 295 grams |
Good build quality, can install Google Play, supports 256GB cards
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Low res screen, slower than Fire HD 8, speaker sucks
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$49
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Wi-Fi
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Capacitive, 5-point
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8GB, MicroSD card slot
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1024x600 ISP LCD 171 PPI (7")
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1.3 GHz quad-core, 1GB RAM
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Mono speaker, audio jack, mic, Bluetooth, TTS
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8 hours
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13.8 oz 390 grams |
1 free year Kindle FreeTime Unlimited, Kid-Proof Case, 2 year warranty
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Exact same as $49 Fire with no additional kid features other than pros
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$99
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Device Reviews
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Wireless
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Touch
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Memory
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Screen
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Processor
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Audio/ TTS
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Battery
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Weight
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Pros
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Cons
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Where To
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Kindle Comparison Table - Older Models
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Device Reviews
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Wireless
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Touch
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Memory
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Screen
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Processor
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Audio
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Battery
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Weight
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Pros
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Cons
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Price |
Where To
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Wi-Fi, 3G optional |
Capacitive, 2 point touch
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4GB
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1448x1072 E Ink Carta 300 PPI |
1GHz Freescale i.MX6SL |
6-8 weeks
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4.6 oz 131 grams |
300 ppi flat screen, page buttons, ergonomic design, includes leather charging cover
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High price, can't buy without expensive cover, same software as $79 Kindle
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$289 $359 (3G) |
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Wi-Fi
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Capacitive, 10-point
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16GB, 32GB, MicroSD card slot
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1280x800 ISP LCD 149 PPI
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1.5 GHz quad-core, 1GB RAM
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Stereo speakers, audio jack, dual mic, Bluetooth, TTS
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8 hours
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15.2 oz 432 grams |
720p front cam, 5 MP rear camera, 10.1 inch screen
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Low res screen, high price, Lenovo Tab 2 10 is better
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$229
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Wi-Fi
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Capacitive, 10-point
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16GB, 32GB, MicroSD card slot
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1280x800 ISP LCD 189 PPI
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1.3 GHz quad-core, 1.5GB RAM
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Stereo speakers, audio jack, mic, Bluetooth, TTS
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12 hours
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12.0 oz 341 grams |
Better value than $49 Fire, long battery life, cheap for having an 8 inch screen
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Low quality cameras, average screen and sound quality
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$89
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Wi-Fi
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Capacitive, 5-point
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8GB, MicroSD card slot
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1024x600 ISP LCD 171 PPI (7")
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1.3 GHz quad-core, 1GB RAM
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Mono speaker, audio jack, mic, Bluetooth, TTS
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7 hours
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14.3 oz 405 grams |
1 free year Kindle FreeTime Unlimited, Kid-Proof Case, 2 year warranty
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Exact same as $49 Fire with no additional kid features other than pros
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$99
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Wi-Fi
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Capacitive, 5-point
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8GB, MicroSD card slot
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1024x600 ISP LCD 171 PPI (7")
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1.3 GHz quad-core, 1GB RAM
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Mono speaker, audio jack, mic, Bluetooth, TTS
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7 hours
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11.0 oz 313 grams |
Super cheap, VGA front cam, 2MP rear camera, durable build quality
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Low res screen, less battery and slower CPU than other Fires
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$49
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Wi-Fi
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Capacitive, 10-point
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8GB, 16GB
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1280x800 ISP LCD 252 PPI (6")
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1.5 GHz quad-core, 1GB RAM
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Mono speaker, audio jack, mic, Bluetooth, TTS
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7-8 hours
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10.1 oz 290 grams |
Low price, front and rear cameras, high-res screen, SlimPort, small size
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Limited storage space, no Google Play access, restricted software
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$69
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Wi-Fi
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Capacitive, 10-point
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8GB, 16GB, MicroSD card slot
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1280x800 ISP LCD 189 PPI
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1.5 GHz quad-core, 1GB RAM
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Stereo speakers, audio jack, dual mic, Bluetooth, TTS
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8 hours
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11.0 oz 311 grams |
720p front cam, 5 MP rear camera, 8 inch screen
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Low res screen, no Google Play apps, $100 more than 7" version
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$149
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Wi-Fi
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Infrared, 2 point touch
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4GB
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800x600 E Ink Pearl 167 PPI |
1GHz Freescale i.MX6SL
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None
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2-4 weeks
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6.7 oz 191 grams |
Low price, touchscreen added, same software features as more expensive models
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No front light, buttons or audio, lower screen resolution
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$79 |
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Wi-Fi
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Capacitive
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8GB, 16GB
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1280x800 ISP LCD 216 PPI (7")
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1.5 GHz quad-core
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Stereo speakers, audio jack, mic, Bluetooth, TTS
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7-8 hours
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11.9 oz 337 grams |
Front and rear cameras, dual speakers, SlimPort
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Limited storage space, no Google Play access, lower res screen
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$139
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Wi-Fi
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Capacitive
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8GB
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Same as Fire HD 6 and 7
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1.5 GHz quad-core
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Same as Fire HD 6 and 7
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7-8 hours
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1 free year Kindle FreeTime Unlimited, Kid-Proof Case, 2 year guarantee
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Same as cheaper Fire HD 6 and 7, no additional kid features other than pros
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$149 6"
$189 7"
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Wi-Fi, 4G LTE optional
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Capacitive, 10 point touch
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16GB, 32GB, 64GB
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1920x1200 ISP LCD 323 PPI
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2.2GHz quad-core SD 800 CPU, Adreno 330 GPU, 2GB RAM
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2 speakers, audio jack, dual mic, Bluetooth, TTS
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8-11 hours
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10.7 oz 303 grams |
High res screen, supports 3rd party apps, loud speakers, customer support onboard
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No memory card slot, no custom options, Amazon's limited interface
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$199 $299 (4G) |
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Wi-Fi, 4G LTE optional
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Capacitive, 10 point touch
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16GB, 32GB, 64GB
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2560x1600 ISP LCD 339 PPI
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2.5 Ghz quad-core SD 8084, Adreno 420 GPU, 2GB RAM
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2 speakers, audio jack, dual mic, Bluetooth, TTS
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10-12 hours
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13.2 oz 375 grams |
Large high-res screen, front and rear cameras, LED flash
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No memory card slot, limited custom options, forced to use Amazon's interface
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$379 $529 (4G) |
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Wi-Fi, 3G optional |
Capacitive, 2 point touch
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4GB
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1024x758 E Ink Carta 212 PPI |
1GHz Freescale i.MX6SL |
None
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3-8 weeks
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7.3 oz 206 grams |
Front light evenly distributed, high-res Carta screen, lots of extra features
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No page buttons, no audio support, almost exactly the same as the 1st gen
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$119 $189 (3G) |
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Wi-Fi, 4G LTE optional
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Capacitive, 10 point touch
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16GB, 32GB, 64GB
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2560x1600 ISP LCD 339 PPI
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2.2 GHz quad-core, Adreno 330 GPU
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2 speakers, audio jack, dual mic, Bluetooth, front camera, TTS
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9-12 hours
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13.2 oz 374 grams |
High res screen, supports 3rd party apps, loud speakers, customer support onboard
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No memory card slot, limited custom options, forced to use Amazon's interface
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$349 $449 (4G) |
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Wi-Fi
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Capacitive, 10 point touch
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8GB, 16GB
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1280x800 ISP LCD 216 PPI
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1.5 GHz dual-core
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2 speakers, audio jack, mic, Bluetooth, TTS
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7-10 hours
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12.2 oz 345 grams |
Low price, Fire OS 3.0, Kindle features
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No memory card slot, limited storage space, no HDMI or camera
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$139
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Wi-Fi
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No
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2GB
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800x600 E Ink Pearl 167 PPI |
800 MHz Freescale i.MX508
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None
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2-4 weeks
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5.98 oz 170 grams |
Low price, solid design, support for foreign languages, dark fonts
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No front light, older screen tech, less features than Paperwhite
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$69
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Wi-Fi
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Capacitive, 10 point touch
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16GB, 32GB, 64GB
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1920x1200 ISP LCD 254 PPI
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1.5 GHz dual-core OMAP4470
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2 speakers, audio jack, mic, Bluetooth, front camera
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9-11 hours
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20 oz 567 grams |
High res screen, supports 3rd party apps, micro HDMI port, loud speakers
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No memory card slot, limited custom options, forced to use Amazon's interface
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$229 |
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Wi-Fi
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Capacitive, 10 point touch
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16GB, 32GB
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1280x800 ISP LCD 216 PPI
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1.2 GHz dual-core OMAP4460
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2 speakers, audio jack, mic, Bluetooth, front camera
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9-11 hours
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13.9 oz 395 grams |
High res screen, supports 3rd party apps, micro HDMI port, loud speakers
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No memory card slot, limited custom options, forced to use Amazon's interface
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$199
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Wi-Fi, 3G optional |
Capacitive, 2 point touch
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2GB
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1024x758 E Ink Pearl 212 PPI |
None
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3-8 weeks
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7.5 oz 213 grams |
Front-lit high res screen, extra font choices, reading progress estimator, web browser
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No
ePub support, lighting not completely uniform, no page buttons, no audio
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$119 $179 (3G) |
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Free 3G,
Wi-Fi |
No
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4GB
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800x600 E Ink Pearl 167 PPI |
532 MHz Freescale i.MX35
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Speakers, audio jack, MP3 player, audio books, TTS
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4-8 weeks
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8.7 oz 247 grams |
Accessibility features, free global
wireless, 3G web browsing, text-to-speech, keyboard
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Keyboard takes up lots of space, several generations old
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$139
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Wi-Fi
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Capacitive, 2 point touch
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8GB
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1024x600 ISP LCD 169 PPI
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1.2 GHz dual-core OMAP4430
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2 speakers, audio jack, mic
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8-9 hours
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14.1 oz 400 grams |
Cheap, supports 3rd party apps, Amazon's appstore, zippy processor, stream videos movies
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No memory card slots, no HDMI port, AC charger costs more, so does removing ads
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$159
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Wi-Fi
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Capacitive, 2 point touch
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8 GB, cloud storage
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1024x600 ISP LCD 169 PPI
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Dual-core 1GHz TI OMAP4 processor
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Speakers, audio jack, Amazon MP3 Store, Apps
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7-8 hours
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14.6 oz 413 grams |
Color ISP screen, fast web browser, zippy processor, Android apps
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No memory card slots, no HDMI port, no Android Market, reflective display
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$199
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Wi-Fi, 3G optional
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Infrared, 2 point touch
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4GB
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800x600 E Ink Pearl 167 PPI |
Speakers, audio jack, MP3 player, audio books, TTS
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4-8 weeks
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7.5 oz 213 grams |
Infrared touch, partial refresh, cloud storage, x ray feature
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No
ePub support, no page buttons
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$99 |
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Wi-Fi
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No
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2GB
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800x600 E Ink Pearl 167 PPI
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None
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3-4 weeks
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5.98 oz 170 grams |
Low price, very light, support for foreign languages, fast page turns, partial refresh
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No audio support or text to speech, not all Kindle apps work
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$79
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Free 3G
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No
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4GB
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1200x824 E Ink Pearl 150 PPI
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Speakers, audio jack, MP3 player, audio books, TTS
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2-3 weeks
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18.9 oz 536 grams |
Large screen, free 3G web browsing, free global wireless, auto screen rotate
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Lacks common Kindle features, not updated, keyboard is awkward to use
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$379
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Free 3G
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No
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2GB
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800x600 E Ink Vizplex 167 PPI
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Speakers, audio jack, MP3 player, audio books, TTS
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1-3
weeks
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10.2 oz 289 grams |
Global
wireless, web browser, TTS, Wikipedia, large page buttons
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Less contrast than newer Kindles, plus slower
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$75
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Free 3G
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No
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256MB
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800x600 E Ink Vizplex 167 PPI
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400 MHz XScale PXA250 |
Speakers, audio jack, audio books
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2-7 days
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10.3 oz 292 grams |
Only Kindle to have a SD memory card slot
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Less contrast, just 4 levels of gray scale, very slow
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$70
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Free 3G
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No
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4GB
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1200x824 E Ink Vizplex 150 PPI
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400 MHz XScale PXA250
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Speakers, audio jack, MP3 player, audio books, TTS
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4-14 days
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18.9 oz 536 grams |
Large screen, free global wireless, auto screen rotate
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Less contrast than newer Kindles, keyboard is awkward to use
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$235
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Device Reviews
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Wireless
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Touch
Screen |
Memory
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Screen
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Processor
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Audio/ TTS
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Battery
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Weight
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Pros
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Cons
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Est.
Price |
Where To
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