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Kindle Fire Tablet

Kindle Fire Tablet

Rival to Apple's iPad weighs 14.6 ounces, sells for $199 and has a 7-inch display and Wi-Fi support. Ref. USAToday

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Kindle Fire costs more to make than sell

Amazon.com Inc's new tablet computer costs US$209.63 (NZ$275.15) to make, IHS iSuppli estimated on Friday, but will sell for US$199 (NZ$261.13), highlighting how the e-commerce company is taking a financial hit upfront to get the device into as many hands as possible. Ref. Source 1

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Kindle Fire vs iPad

A look at some of the major differences between Amazon.com.'s tablet computer, the Kindle Fire, and Apple's popular iPad: Ref. Source 6

Tablet Fire Kindle

Research firm: Amazon sells its tablet at a loss

Amazon.com Inc.'s Kindle Fire tablet, which started shipping this week, costs US$201.70 (NZ$267.03) to make, a research firm said. That's US$2.70 (NZ$2.74) more than Amazon charges for it. Ref. Source 5

Tablet Fire Kindle

From what I have been reading and looking at I think this is a good buy if you live in the States. Seems Canadian users are still having issues in accessing the Amazon web site for apps and books.

I understand that the UK is OK also if any one can confirm this it would be nice for would be buyers to know.

Kindle Fire Tablet

There is also the security issues. For instance to use Kindle you have to access an Amazon account which of course has your CC info. Now you guys know how much you need on your PC to protect your info when transmuting through the net... Well the Kindle does not have all that protection, oh no!