Photos: The Amazon Kindle Fire tablet

Amazon Kindle Fire tablet specifications

Display: 7" multi-touch display with IPS (in-plane switching) technology and anti-reflective treatment, 1024 x 600 pixel resolution at 169 ppi, 16 million colors.

Size: 7.5" x 4.7" x 0.45" (190 mm x 120 mm x 11.4 mm)

Weight: 14.6 ounces (413 grams)

Processor: 1GHz TI OMAP dual-core CPU with 512MB of RAM

On-device Storage: 8GB internal

Cloud Storage: Free cloud storage for all Amazon content

Battery Life: Up to 8 hours of continuous reading or 7.5 hours of video playback, with wireless off.

Charge Time: Fully charges in approximately 4 hours

USB 2.0 (micro-B connector)

Audio: 3.5 mm stereo audio jack, top-mounted stereo speakers