Amazon Kindle Fire
Amazon · Released January 1, 2011

Kindle Fire

Amazon's first tablet.

Tablets
8.1/10What the pros sayExcellentExpert consensusSee score breakdown ↓
Storage
Buying call

The 2011 Kindle Fire put Amazon's books, video and apps on a 7-inch 1024 x 600 IPS display with a dual-core chip. Reviewers rated it four stars and CNET 8.3 as a landmark small tablet; it has no cameras or expandable storage.

Full verdict ↓
Lowest new price · 8 GBCheck current priceat eBay · 1 retailer
Check price at eBay Check the store for today’s priceGet a price-drop alert
Compare prices at
Editor testedHands-on testing and real-world use
Real-world useBased on everyday testing, not a spec sheet
Unbiased reviewIndependent and objective, sources shown
Highlights

Specs that matter

Display
Size
7" (178 mm)
Resolution
600x1024
Performance
Processor
TI OMAP 4430
Storage
8 GB
Body
Weight
14.6 oz (413 g)
At a glance

Product highlights

Verified attributes, grouped for quick scanning.

Display7" (178 mm)
ChipsetTI OMAP 4430
RAM / storage8 GB
Weight14.6 oz (413 g)
2 attributes · See all specifications
Price & availability

Where to buy

Prices from trusted US retailers, updated daily.

Set price alert
eBayeBayBest priceCheck the store for today’s priceCheck priceNew · USDCheck price at eBay

We may earn a commission from qualifying purchases. Prices and availability are stored at the time of last verification and may change.

1 price point tracked.
Check the store for today’s price.
Available in 8 GB.
Buying decision

Should you buy it?

The 2011 Kindle Fire put Amazon's books, video and apps on a 7-inch 1024 x 600 IPS display with a dual-core chip. Reviewers rated it four stars and CNET 8.3 as a landmark small tablet; it has no cameras or expandable storage.

Best for

Collectors.

Not for

Anyone who needs current apps.

Main strength7-inch IPS display
Main weaknessNo cameras
Reasons to buy
7-inch IPS display
Simple media-first interface
Compact size
Strong content ecosystem
Reasons to avoid
No cameras
No expandable storage
Long out of updates
Measured view8.1/10What the pros say.
Product data

Full specifications

2 attributes, grouped for quick scanning. Spot a wrong value? Hit the next to it.

Software & Launch

Released
2011
Vote & discuss

Community says

No reader votes on the Kindle Fire yet. Votes happen on head-to-heads: pick a matchup and say which one you would buy.

Reviewed this gadget on your site or channel? Submit your review →

Kindle FireCheck the store for today’s price · eBayCheck price
Amazon Kindle Fire Tablet, Reviews & Specs | Gadget Clash | Gadget Clash