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Amazon Kindle Fire (Wi-Fi, 8 GB) (2nd gen)

Approximate retail price:

$170

Summary: A smaller tablet from Amazon with a 7-inch screen and Wi-Fi Internet only, running on the Android 4 operating system. Uses the Amazon app store for downloading apps.

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Type: 7- to 9-inch-screen specialty tablets

Specs
Internal storage (GB) Internal storage; can be expanded with a memory card on most models. Internal storage (GB)	8
Operating system The underlying program that runs the user interface and applications. Operating system	Android 4
Length (in.) The length of the computer measured to the nearest tenth of an inch. Length (in.)	7.5
Width (in.) The width of the computer measured to the nearest tenth of an inch. Width (in.)	4.7
Depth (in.) The thickness of the tablet to the nearest 0.01 inch. Depth (in.)	0.45
Camera MP Megapixel of the camera. Camera MP	NA
Webcam MP Megapixel of webcam. Webcam MP	NA

Features
Memory-card reader Has a slot for a standard memory card (usually a micro-SD) to store or transfer files. Memory-card reader	No
Webcam A front-facing video camera for video chat. Webcam	No
Camera A rear-facing camera for shooting photos or video recordings. Camera	No
GPS Can receive satellite data for precise navigation. GPS	No
Optional folding keyboard Custom-designed keyboard+trackpad docking unit that folds like a laptop, available at extra cost. Optional folding keyboard	No
Fingerprint-resistant screen Screen coating reduces adhesion of skin oils and makes cleaning easier. Fingerprint-resistant screen	Yes
Approved app market Can access a rich variety of apps authorized by the operating system manufacturer. Approved app market	Yes
Capacitive touchscreen A capacitive touchscreen requires less pressure and is more precise than the resistive type, but cannot sense gloved fingers. Capacitive touchscreen	Yes
Detachable carrying case Includes a detachable carrying case. Detachable carrying case	No
Swype-capable keyboard Offers an alternative way to type by sliding a finger to each letter in a word. Swype-capable keyboard	No

Connections
Cellular data Can use a wireless carrier's data plan to connect to the Internet. Cellular data	No
Act as Wi-Fi hotspot Can use a cellular carrier's data plan to connect other devices to the Internet. Act as Wi-Fi hotspot	No

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