Top 10 Best Kindle Gifts November 2012
1. Kindle Fire HD 8.9″, Dolby Audio, Dual-Band Wi-Fi, 16 GB – Includes Special Offers
Price: $299.00
- 1920×1200 HD display with polarizing filter and anti-glare technology for rich color and deep contrast from any viewing angle
- Exclusive Dolby audio and dual stereo speakers for crisp, booming sound without distortion
- High performance 1.5Ghz dual-core processor with Imagination PowerVR 3D graphics core for fast and fluid performance
- Dual-band, dual-antenna Wi-Fi for 40% faster downloads and streaming (compared to iPad 3)
- Over 22 million movies, TV shows, songs, magazines, books, audiobooks, and popular apps and games such as Facebook, Netflix, Twitter, HBO GO, Pandora, and Angry Birds Space
- Integrated support for Facebook, Twitter, Gmail, Hotmail, Yahoo! and more, as well as Exchange calendar, contacts, and email
- Front-facing HD camera for taking photos or making video calls using Skype, Facebook, or other apps
- Free unlimited cloud storage for all your Amazon content
- Kindle FreeTime – a free, personalized tablet experience just for kids on the Kindle Fire HD. Set daily screen limits, and give access to appropriate content for each child
When it comes to HD displays, great resolution is just the start. Unlike many other tablets, Kindle Fire HD also delivers rich color and deep contrast from every angle, with an advanced polarizing filter and custom anti-glare technology. Low quality sound can ruin your HD entertainment experience. That’s why Kindle Fire HD 8.9″ features exclusive, custom Dolby audio, dual stereo speakers, and auto-optimization software for clear, crisp, balanced audio. When it comes to HD content, bandwidth is everything. Without it, you get video buffering, slow downloads, and dropped connections. Kindle Fire HD solves this issue by using state-of-the-art dual-band, dual-antenna Wi-Fi for over 40% faster speeds. HD content requires more storage, strong processing power, and plenty of battery life. Kindle Fire HD 8.9″ was designed specifically for HD movies and games, giving you lightning fast performance without compromising battery life or storage.
2. Kindle Fire HD 8.9″ 4G LTE Wireless, Dolby Audio, Dual-Band Wi-Fi, 32 GB – Includes Special Offers
Price: $499.00
8.9″ 10 point capacitive touch high definition color display; 1920×1200 resolution at 254 ppi, video playback up to 1080p, with IPS (in-plane switching) technology, advanced polarizing filter, and anti-glare technology. Kindle Fire HD 8.9″ 4G is ready to use right out of the box – no setup, no software to install, no computer required to download content. Dual-band, dual-antenna Wi-Fi (MIMO) for faster streaming and fewer dropped connections than standard Wi-Fi. Supports public and private Wi-Fi networks or hotspots that use the 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, or 802.11n standard with support for WEP, WPA and WPA2 security using password authentication; does not support connecting to ad-hoc (or peer-to-peer) Wi-Fi networks. USB 2.0 (micro-B connector) port for connection to a PC or Macintosh computer or to connect to the Kindle PowerFast charging accessory. Micro-HDMI (micro-D connector) port for high definition video output to televisions or A/V receivers. Ambient light sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, digital compass. Location-based services via Wi-Fi and assisted-GPS. External volume controls, front-facing HD camera, built-in microphone, built-in Bluetooth with support for A2DP compatible stereo headphones, headsets, and speakers. Kindle Fire HD 8.9″ 4G tablet, USB 2.0 cable, and Quick Start Guide.
3. Kindle Fire HD 7″, Dolby Audio, Dual-Band Wi-Fi, 16 GB – Includes Special Offers
Price: $199.00
- 1280×800 HD display with polarizing filter and anti-glare technology for rich color and deep contrast from any viewing angle
- Exclusive Dolby audio and dual-driver stereo speakers for immersive, virtual surround sound
- World’s first tablet with dual-band, dual-antenna Wi-Fi for 40% faster downloads and streaming (compared to iPad 3)
- High performance 1.2 Ghz dual-core processor with Imagination PowerVR 3D graphics core for fast and fluid performance
- Over 22 million movies, TV shows, songs, magazines, books, audiobooks, and popular apps and games such as Facebook, Netflix, Twitter, HBO GO, Pandora, and Angry Birds Space
- Integrated support for Facebook, Twitter, Gmail, Hotmail, Yahoo! and more, as well as Exchange calendar, contacts, and email
- Front-facing HD camera for taking photos or making video calls using Skype, Facebook, or other apps
- Free unlimited cloud storage for all your Amazon content
- Kindle FreeTime – a free, personalized tablet experience just for kids on the Kindle Fire HD. Set daily screen limits, and give access to appropriate content for each child
A rich HD display requires a powerful processor and optimized software to drive it. Kindle Fire HD uses a fast dual-core processor with an Imagination PowerVR 3D graphics core, so even graphically-intensive games run smoothly and render stunning scenery. We also tuned the graphics pipeline and touch-handling software to eliminate delays between when you touch the screen and when the application responds. This means the home screen scrolls more smoothly, videos start playing faster, and games respond nearly instantaneously. Kindle Fire HD is optimized to deliver high performance with low battery consumption, delivering over 11 hours of reading, surfing the web on Wi-Fi, watching video, or listening to music.
For an HD device, 8GB of storage is not enough. High definition content is substantially larger – for example, on average, an SD movie is 500MB, and an HD movie is 2GB. Because of this, Kindle Fire HD offers more storage than most other 7″ HD tablets, as well as free, unlimited cloud storage for your Amazon content.
4. Kindle Fire 7″, LCD Display, Wi-Fi, 8 GB – Includes Special Offers
Price: $159.00
- Perfect portability – thin, light, and durable
- Over 22 million movies, TV shows, songs, magazines, books, audiobooks, and popular apps and games such as Facebook, Netflix, Twitter, HBO GO, Pandora, and Angry Birds Space
- Ultra-fast web browsing over built-in Wi-Fi
- Integrated support for Facebook, Twitter, Gmail, Hotmail, Yahoo! and more, as well as Exchange calendar, contacts, and email
- Free unlimited cloud storage for all your Amazon content
- Kindle FreeTime – a free, personalized tablet experience just for kids on the new Kindle Fire. Set daily screen limits, and give access to appropriate content for each child
Kindle Fire 7″ LCD Display, Wi-Fi, 8GB All new – 40% faster performance, twice the memory, longer battery life
5. Kindle Paperwhite, 6″ High Resolution Display with Built-in Light, Wi-Fi – Includes Special Offers
Price: $119.00
- Patented built-in light evenly illuminates the screen to provide the perfect reading experience in all lighting conditions
- Paperwhite has 62% more pixels for unsurpassed resolution
- 25% better contrast for sharp, dark text
- Even in bright sunlight, Paperwhite delivers clear, crisp text and images with no glare
- New hand-tuned fonts – 6 font styles, 8 adjustable sizes
- 8-week battery life, even with the light on
- Holds up to 1,100 books – take your library wherever you go
- Built-in Wi-Fi lets you download books in under 60 seconds
- New Time to Read feature uses your reading speed to let you know when you’ll finish your chapter
- Massive book selection. Lowest prices. Over a million titles less than $9.99
- 180,000 Kindle-exclusive titles that you won’t find anywhere else, including books by best-selling authors such as Kurt Vonnegut
- Supports children’s books and includes new parental controls
6. Kindle Paperwhite 3G, 6″ High Resolution Display with Built-in Light, Free 3G + Wi-Fi – Includes Special Offers
Price: $179.00
Unlike a backlit tablet display, Kindle Paperwhite 3G guides light towards the surface of the e-ink display from above so that the light never shines directly towards your eyes, allowing you to read comfortably without eye strain. The built-in light illuminates the screen more evenly than a book light or lighted cover. We worked on Kindle Paperwhite 3G for over two years to perfect the uniformity of the built-in light, flattening out a fiber optic cable into a sheet, and nanoimprinting to ensure perfectly even distribution of light. Our design uses nanoscale optical diffractive patterns to enable tight control over the direction of the light. Enjoy reading with exceptional lighting uniformity and evenly balanced whiteness across the entire display.
Free, always-connected 3G wireless lets you shop and download books virtually anywhere – no hunting for Wi-Fi hotspots. There are no plans, annual contracts, or monthly fees for this service, which works globally. Kindle Paperwhite 3G is connected and ready to go the moment you take it out of the box. No setup required.
7. Kindle, 6″ E Ink Display, Wi-Fi – Includes Special Offers (Black)
Price: $69.00
- Less than 6 ounces – lighter than a paperback, fits in your pocket
- New darker, hand-tuned fonts for easier reading
- Reads like paper with no glare, even in bright sunlight
- Download books in 60 seconds with built-in Wi-Fi
- Holds over 1,000 books – take your library wherever you go
- Massive book selection. Lowest prices. Over a million titles less than $9.99
- 180,000 Kindle-exclusive titles that you won’t find anywhere else, including books by best-selling authors such as Kurt Vonnegut
- Supports children’s books and includes new parental controls
Kindle uses actual ink particles and proprietary, hand-built fonts to create crisp, print-like text similar to what you see in a physical book. The screen’s 100% aperture ratio means no gaps between pixels. The blacks and whites on the screen are uniform, improving image quality. Kindle supports the display of non-Latin characters, so you can read books and documents in your favorite language. Kindle displays Cyrillic (such as Russian), Japanese, Chinese (Traditional and Simplified), and Korean characters, in addition to Latin and Greek scripts. Kindle also provides access to several international dictionaries. We match the pages of a Kindle book to the text in a print book to identify the corresponding “real” page number. Easily reference and cite passages or read alongside others in a book club or class.
Kindle makes it easy for you to search. Enter a word or phrase and Kindle will search every instance across your Kindle library, in the Kindle Store, on Wikipedia, or the Web using Google search. Kindle features an experimental WebKit-based browser to provide a better experience. Lend eligible Kindle books to other Kindle or Kindle app users. Each eligible book can be lent once for up to 14 days. Not all books are lendable – the publisher or rights holder determines which titles are enabled for lending.
8. Amazon Kindle Fire HD 7″ Standing Leather Case, Onyx Black (will only fit Kindle Fire HD 7″)
List Price: $44.99
Price: $39.99
You Save: $5.00 (11%)
- Designed by Amazon to be the lightest and thinnest protective case for Kindle Fire HD 7″ (will not fit Kindle Fire or Kindle Fire HD 8.9″)
- Wake or put your device to sleep by opening or closing the case
- Secures your device without straps covering the front
- Magnetic cover stays securely closed
- Built-in stand allows for hands-free viewing
Better Together
Our genuine leather case was engineered to be the lightest and thinnest protective case for your Kindle Fire HD 7”. A fusion of soft, premium textured leather and an innovative, form-fitted interior secures Kindle Fire HD 7” without any hinges or straps.
The case automatically puts your Kindle Fire HD 7” to sleep when it is closed and wakes your device upon opening making it so easy to jump back into your magazines, music, apps, and movies.
Let Your Device Stand on Its Own
Whether you are following a recipe in the kitchen, enjoying a movie on the plane, or rocking out while cleaning the living room, our integrated stand lets you enjoy your content hands free.
On the Go
Thin, lightweight, and durable, this case is perfect for taking Kindle Fire HD 7” wherever you go. When you are finished enjoying your content, simply close the case to put your Kindle Fire HD 7” to sleep and you are good to go. The integrated magnetic closure will ensure your case stays shut while in a backpack, purse, or briefcase.
9. Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9″ Standing Leather Case, Onyx Black (will only fit Kindle Fire HD 8.9″)
Price: $54.99
- Designed by Amazon to be the lightest and thinnest protective case for Kindle Fire HD 8.9″ (will not fit Kindle Fire or Kindle Fire HD 7″)
- Wake or put your device to sleep by opening or closing the case
- Secures your device without straps covering the front
- Magnetic cover stays securely closed
- Built-in stand allows for hands-free viewing
Our genuine leather case was engineered to be the lightest and thinnest protective case for your Kindle Fire HD 8.9”. A fusion of soft, premium textured leather and an innovative, form-fitted interior secures Kindle Fire HD 8.9” without any hinges or straps. The case automatically puts your Kindle Fire HD 8.9” to sleep when it is closed and wakes your device upon opening making it so easy to jump back into your magazines, music, apps, and movies.
10. Kindle Fire Genuine Leather Cover by Marware, Black
List Price: $44.99
Price: $34.99
You Save: $10.00 (22%)
- Certified “Made for Kindle” accessory (Kindle Fire)
- Durable, genuine leather folio lined with soft microsuede for enhanced protection against impact and scratching
- Transforms to stand the Kindle Fire in 2 angles ideal for viewing and display
- Built-in interior hand strap for improved grip and hold during usage
- Convenient, high-grade elastic strap holds the lid open or closed
The Marware C.E.O. Hybrid is a form-fitted leather folio cover that protects your Kindle Fire and stands it horizontally for hands-free reading and viewing.
Stands Your Kindle Fire
For hands-free reading or viewing in two angles, simply detach the two corner tabs closest to the lid and rest the edge of the Kindle Fire into one of the two grooves on the front lid.
Innovative Hand Strap
For convenient one-handed use of your Kindle Fire, fold the lid back, secure it in the open position with the elastic strap, and slide your hand into the hand strap on the inside of the lid.
Form-fitted Leather Protection
The C.E.O. Hybrid features a sleek, 100% genuine leather exterior and a soft microsuede interior that protects your Kindle Fire from scratches and mild impact.
Reinforced Corner Protection
The padded tabs on the C.E.O. Hybrid secure the Kindle Fire in place and provide extra protection around the corners.
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Copyright 2012 David Masters
