Well, they did it. This is effective NOW and through Cyber Monday. $50 off the new Kindle Fire HD 2nd Gen with 16 GB (not 8) and the Kindle HDX 7" tablets.
Note that the $50 off the HDX tablets is for all storage levels of the WiFi model. (Updated to clarify this is for the straight WiFi models.)
ALL have Dolby Audio Dual Stereo Speakers and Dual band WiFi, while the HDX models have dual antennas also.
Normal starting prices are w/ special offers that they say will offer more savings than Lighting deals.
| Kindle Fire HD 7" - $139 Basic "family" tablet, HD Gen2 8 and 16GB options Display: 1280 x 800, 216 PPI Ram: 1GB No Mayday No camera or mic (no Skype) No HDMI-out: Use 'Fling' - Dual-core 1.5 GHz processor | Kindle Fire HDX 7" - $229 'Personal' HDX tablet 16, 32 or 64GB options Display: 1920 x 1200, 323 PPI Ram: 2GB Front-facing, 720p camera No HDMI-out: Use 'Fling' or Miracast Quad-core 2.2 GHz processor | Kindle Fire HDX 8.9" - $379 'Does it all' HDX tablet 16, 32, or 64GB options Display: 2560 x 1600, 339 PPI Ram: 2GB Adds 8MB rear-facing camera No HDMI-out: Use 'Fling' or Miracast Quad-core 2.2 GHz processor |
The image and table above are added so that you can see the current models and what each one has, to give you a head start on all the information at the product pages.
In fact, since you need to decide in short time, if interested in this $50 discount, here are MORE DETAILS that I put together earlier on the new feature enhancements on these two tablets -- they have thorough descriptions of what these tablets do:
1. Overview of New Features
2. Things to Know about the new features
Those two articles have clarifications for some points that have puzzled some.
Re this deal ending Monday night:
I'm just going to quote the press release here. Later, I may add a bit. Just got back and saw this had been announced over two hours ago...
Cyber Monday Starts Early—Amazon Announces Two Unprecedented Limited-Time Deals on Kindle Fire Tablets
$50 dollars off two of our most popular tablets
Kindle Fire HDX 7”—normally $229—now just $179
Breakthrough price now even lower—all-new Kindle Fire HD 16 GB now just $119
December 01, 2013 08:06 PM Eastern Standard Time
SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--(NASDAQ:AMZN)—Amazon today announced two special deals on Kindle Fire tablets. Starting now and through Cyber Monday, customers will receive $50 off two of our most popular Fire tablets: just $119 for the all-new Kindle Fire HD 16 GB, normally $169 (nearly 30% off); and just $179 for Kindle Fire HDX 7”, normally $229 (over 20% off). These deals are available on Amazon.com while supplies last. Customers can order Fire HD 16 GB [here] a
“The new Fire tablets are the best tablets we’ve ever built—the reviews from press and the feedback from customers has been overwhelmingly positive”
“The new Fire tablets are the best tablets we’ve ever built—the reviews from press and the feedback from customers has been overwhelmingly positive,” said Neil Lindsay, Vice President, Amazon Kindle. “We’re excited to be able to offer $50 off Kindle Fire HDX 7” and the all-new Kindle Fire HD 16GB for Cyber Monday.”
The new Kindle Fire HDX 7” features a stunning exclusive HDX display, a quad-core 2.2 GHz processor, twice the memory, and up to 11 hours of battery life, as well as exclusive new features like X-Ray for Music, Second Screen, Prime Instant Video downloads, and the revolutionary new Mayday button.
The all-new Kindle Fire HD includes an HD display, high-performance processor, dual speakers, exclusive features, and all the benefits of the Amazon ecosystem at a breakthrough price.
