Amazon Starts Shipping Kindle Fire HD 8.9" Tablets
"Kindle Fire HD has been Amazon’s best-selling product worldwide since launch, and that was before we even started shipping the best tablet we’ve ever built," said Dave Limp, Vice President, Amazon Kindle. "With the holiday season upon us, we’re excited to make our $299 Kindle Fire HD 8.9” available early—we think customers are going to love web browsing, email, gaming, watching TV shows, reading magazines, and more on the large, stunning HD screen, with fast Wi-Fi and exceptional audio."
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With a screen size of 8.9 inches, the Kindle Fire HD 8.9" ($299 and up) faces competition from all sides. Those who don't mind a slightly smaller slate can choose from tablets like the Nexus 7, Nook Tablet, and iPad mini, the latter of which carries a $130 pricing premium over the previous two. The Kindle Fire HD 8.9" is more expensive than the crop of 7-inch slates in the wild, though more affordable than larger size tablets like the Nexus 10 and iPad.