Friday, September 13, 2013

Leaked Images Show Next-Generation Kindle Fire HD - Mashable

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Nycmsh class=”author_name”> By Adario Strange 2013-09-12 01:59:14 UTC

A new set of leaked images Appear to reveal the design for Amazon’s next-generation Kindle Fire HD tablet.

First published by BGR , the photos show a radically modified exterior for the high-end tablet, Which is accented by angular edges; this is a distinct departure from the smooth, rounded edges of its predecessor (see photo, above).

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In someways, the new design (Which is partially obscured, presumably to protect the source of the leak) is reminiscent of the old HTC Touch Diamond smartphone, a minor hit with design-centric mobile users a few years ago.

In a previous report, BGR Offered unconfirmed details on the specs for Amazon’s upcoming 7-inch and 8.9-inch Kindle Fire HD tablets. Citing “trusted sources,” the site Claimed That the 7-inch Kindle Fire HD will feature a 1,920 x 1,200-pixel display, 2GB of RAM and a front-facing camera.

The report added That the 8.9-inch version will include a 2,560 x 1,600 display, a front-facing camera and a rear-facing camera. Both tablets will reportedly weigh Significantly less than previous models.

Amazon fired Immediately respond to a request for comment.

Image: Amazon

Topics: amazon, Dev & Design, Gadgets, kindle fire hd, mobile, tablets, Tech

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