How Kindle Fire HD Differs from Kindle Fire
Part of the Kindle Fire HD For Dummies Cheat Sheet
Kindle Fire HD is the second generation of Kindle Fire. The new device adds several great features and improvements over the first-generation Kindle Fire. If you own an original Kindle Fire bought prior to September 2012, the following table helps you understand the differences between the devices.
Note: If you bought a Kindle Fire after August 2012, it will have sponsored screensavers, Kindle FreeTime, a 1.2 GHz processor, Read to Me, and integrated support for Facebook and Twitter.
| Kindle Fire | Kindle Fire HD |
|---|---|
| Library buttons on Home Screen | |
| Books | Books |
| Music | Music |
| Video | Videos |
| Newsstand | Newsstand |
| Docs | Docs |
| Apps | Apps |
| Web | Web |
| - | Shop |
| - | Games |
| - | Audiobooks |
| - | Photos |
| - | Offers |
| Features | |
| Parental Controls | Parental Controls/Kindle FreeTime |
| Built-in Wi-Fi | Built-in Wi-Fi; 4G LTE with the Kindle Fire HD 4G LTE model only |
| Prime Instant Video | Prime Instant Video |
| 1024 x 600 resolution | 1280 x 800 high definition touchscreen |
| 8GB | 16 or 32GB |
| Included charger (no Micro USB cable) | Included Micro USB cable (no power adapter) |
| 14.1 ounces | 13.9 ounces |
| 7.44" x 4.72" x 0.45" | 7.6" x 5.4" x 0.4" |
| Micro USB connector port | Micro USB connector port; HDMI port |
| 9-hour battery life | 11-hour battery life |
| - | Bluetooth |
| - | Gorilla-glass display with reduced glare |
| - | Dolby Digital Plus audio |
| - | Dual band antenna for faster downloads |
| - | 1.2 Ghz dual-core processor |
| - | Integrated support for Facebook and Twitter |
| - | Front-facing HD camera |
| - | Microphone |
| - | Sponsored screensavers |
| Unlimited Cloud storage for Amazon content | Unlimited Cloud storage for Amazon content |
| - | Read to Me text to speech |
| Book Extras | X-Ray for Books and Movies |
| Apps | |
| Contacts | Contacts |
| - | Calendar |
| - | Calculator |
| - | Skype (free download) |
| Silk browser | Silk browser |
