The lineup would include a new version of the 7-inch Kindle Fire and Kindle Fire HD as well as a refresh of the 8.9-inch Kindle Fire HD, says Boy Genius Report. Is Amazing eyeing a revamp of its Kindle Fire lineup? (Credit: Josh Miller/CNET) Amazon plans to renovate its fleet of Kindle tablets by launching at least three new models this year, according to blog site Boy Genius Report. Citing "trusted sources," the folks at BGR claim that the first tablet would be a new version of the 7-inch Kindle Fire. The screen size of the tablet would remain the same as the existing model. But the resolution would be upped from 1,024x600 to 1,280x800. The 7-inch Kindle Fire HD in turn would jump to 1,920x1,200 pixels, say BGR's sources, while the 8.9-inch model would offer your eyes a resolution of 2,560x1,600. The new tablets would go through a few small design changes, such as a repositioning of the power and volume buttons. They would also be lighter than their current counterparts. Pricing remains a mystery, but BGR's sources say the new tablets would launch in the fall, possibly around September ahead of the holiday shopping season. Amazon refused BGR's request to comment on the information, saying that it doesn't comment on rumors and speculation. CNET also contacted Amazon for a response and will update the story with any further information.
The lineup would include a new version of the 7-inch Kindle Fire and Kindle Fire HD as well as a refresh of the 8.9-inch Kindle Fire HD, says Boy Genius Report.
Is Amazing eyeing a revamp of its Kindle Fire lineup?
(Credit: Josh Miller/CNET)
Amazon plans to renovate its fleet of Kindle tablets by launching at least three new models this year, according to blog site Boy Genius Report.
Citing "trusted sources," the folks at BGR claim that the first tablet would be a new version of the 7-inch Kindle Fire. The screen size of the tablet would remain the same as the existing model. But the resolution would be upped from 1,024x600 to 1,280x800.
The 7-inch Kindle Fire HD in turn would jump to 1,920x1,200 pixels, say BGR's sources, while the 8.9-inch model would offer your eyes a resolution of 2,560x1,600.
The new tablets would go through a few small design changes, such as a repositioning of the power and volume buttons. They would also be lighter than their current counterparts.
Pricing remains a mystery, but BGR's sources say the new tablets would launch in the fall, possibly around September ahead of the holiday shopping season.
Amazon refused BGR's request to comment on the information, saying that it doesn't comment on rumors and speculation. CNET also contacted Amazon for a response and will update the story with any further information.
