New Kindles take on iPad

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NEW TABLET. Amazon launches Kindle Fire HD. Screen grab from www.amazon.com

Amazon on September 6, unveiled a new, larger version of its Kindle Fire tablet computer with a high-definition display, in a move by the retail giant to take on the market-leading iPad. The new Kindle Fire HD will be offered with an 8.9-inch display, along with an upgraded version of the tablet launched in a smaller format last year. The large-display tablet is only 8.8 millimeters thick, and weighs 560 grams. Amazon will offer 3 versions of the tablet. The Kindle Fire HD 7-inch will cost US$199 and ships September 14, while the iPad-challenging larger version, with 16 GB of memory will cost $299 and will go on sale on November 20.

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