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Kindle Fire - Includes Special Offers (Previous Generation - 2nd)

4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 11,634 ratings

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  • 40% faster performance than the first generation Kindle Fire, with new processor, longer battery life, and twice the memory
  • Over 27 million movies, TV shows, songs, magazines, books, audiobooks, and popular apps and games
  • 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

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4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4 out of 5
11,634 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the quality, ease of use, value, and size of the Kindle Fire. For example, they mention it's reliable, easy to use, and worth the price. Some appreciate the compact size and portability. That said, some complain about the battery life.

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2,275 customers mention2,083 positive192 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the tablet. They mention that it works well, is reliable, and durable. Some say that it's a great starting device for beginners and a good tool for studying. They also mention that there are great clubs or email lists that allow them to get discounted and have a lot of content hassle-free.

"...They do work really, really well, though.Through your Amazon account:..." Read more

"...books pre-loaded on the device to test reading, and the quality is just as wonderful! Very very easy to read the text...." Read more

"...6 stars.- FIRE GEN 2 Still a high quality screen. I'd same the same or better than any other high end tablet on the market.-..." Read more

"...I have also found that the kindle reader works much better on the kindle fire than what it had worked on my tablet...." Read more

2,170 customers mention1,699 positive471 negative

Customers like the ease of use of the tablet. They mention that it's big time user friendly, hassle-free, and simple enough for children of all ages. They also say that the layout is quite easy to use, and that turning pages is pretty darn easy. Customers also appreciate the immersion reading and the fact that there are a ton of free books and educational games for children.

"...In my opinion, this application and its ease of use along with the price point makes the Kindle Fire the best option for tablets for children by far." Read more

"...I find it very user friendly, and I'm not concerned that my 5 year old wont know how to use it. I love the Cloud part of this device...." Read more

"...FREETIME: BOTH This is a widely requested feature that allows multiple users (i.e. kids) to log in and have their own customized tablet experience...." Read more

"...They have an amazing assortment of free books and are easily compatible with the library system to receive free e books from the library too...." Read more

1,155 customers mention1,046 positive109 negative

Customers find the value of the Kindle amazing. They say the special offers aren't a bother, there are many free and fun apps for adults and children, and it's an extremely valuable and useful troubleshooting tool. Customers also mention that the e-books are great and the battery life is pretty good.

"...In my opinion, this application and its ease of use along with the price point makes the Kindle Fire the best option for tablets for children by far." Read more

"...I am extremely impressed with the quality of the product for such a low price...." Read more

"...Kindles are made -and sold at a highly discounted price- to allow you to purchase media from Amazon...." Read more

"...I think that the KINDLE FIRE IS A GOOD VALUE FOR THE MONEY SPENT." Read more

785 customers mention714 positive71 negative

Customers find the tablet easy to use and compact in size. They say it's super portable and the perfect size for small hands. They also say the books take up very little space and can be redownloaded if necessary. Customers also mention that the tablet fits in their same case and is easy to tote around.

"...I feel like they are for the most part safe for my kids and yet tailored to them...." Read more

"...It really is a great little tablet, especially for kids...." Read more

"...screen, better sound, bluetooth, it's faster, thinner and lighter than the Fire...." Read more

"...For one it is much lighter than the tablet that I was using...." Read more

668 customers mention652 positive16 negative

Customers are satisfied with the color of the tablet. They mention that the screen is beautiful, the touchscreen is nicely responsive, and it has very pretty pictures of covers. The graphics are awesome, and the display is nice. Some other visual features have improved.

"...The picture quality is simply amazing. The video quality is crisp and the dual speakers are just awesome...." Read more

"...sleeker look and more comfortable to hold.- FIRE GEN 2 is heavier and 'boxier' built to more fit existing covers I guess...." Read more

"...with the special offers but even on my children's kindle I find them tasteful and not obtustive.Issues:..." Read more

"...The design is very sleek and although most people complain about weight, it really isn't that bad...." Read more

597 customers mention346 positive251 negative

Customers are mixed about the apps. Some like the variety and availability of free apps. They say it's great to keep apps, videos, and more in the cloud. However, others say that many apps are unavailable through the Amazon app store, the free app offerings aren't all that impressive, and there's a limited app selection. They also mention that sideloaded apps do not work with the KF FreeTime and there are no third-party apps that you can purchase to add.

"...I have found many free apps in the store that I can use. Amazon also offers a different free app each day...." Read more

"...The Kindle Fire (first generation) was notorious for not playing well with many Android apps...." Read more

"...I love the free apps, I have since purchased the full version of some of them...." Read more

"...-generation does not accept flash player video files so you cannot play videos from websites. This includes the video reviews on Amazon...." Read more

743 customers mention169 positive574 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the battery life of the tablet. They mention that it's not great, it dies quickly, and it mostly depends on the brightness. The major con is the battery power, which lasts less than a day with heavy use. They also say that the power management is lacking and the tablet will freeze or restart sometimes.

"...The replacement was great, until I realized it wouldn't hold a charge for a fraction of the time the first one did...." Read more

"...The Fire, by contrast, lasts less than a day with heavy use, even when Wi-Fi is turned off and I'm only reading Kindle books...." Read more

"...having the issues with the Kindles charging port and quickly DYING battery situation. The responses I received were LESS than appreciated...." Read more

"...You also get double the memory, better wifi and over 2 hours more battery life. All for $40...." Read more

739 customers mention29 positive710 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the charging of the tablet. They mention that it does not come with a charger, a wall charger, or a power adapter. Some customers also mention that the battery life is not long enough.

"...If you plug the USB into a laptop, it charges VERY VERY slowly BUT if you drop down to the notification screen on the Kindle, it does proactively..." Read more

"...NOTE: IT DOES NOT COME WITH A WALL WORT CHARGER It comes with a micro USB cable that can be used with your existing USB wall worts...." Read more

"...1. No block/wall charger...." Read more

"...Oddly in the same week my 3rd Kindle Fire stopped being able to charge. We used what was left of the power in my kindle fire to contact the..." Read more

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