A new set of leaked images appear to reveal the design for Amazon’s next-generation Kindle Fire HD tablet.
First published by BGR, the photos show a radically modified exterior for the high-end tablet, which is accented by angular edges; this is a distinct departure from the smooth, rounded edges of its predecessor (see photo, above).
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In some ways, the new design (which is partially obscured, presumably to protect the source of the leak) is reminiscent of the old HTC Touch Diamond smartphone, a minor hit with design-centric mobile users a few years ago.
In a previous report, BGR offered unconfirmed details on the specs for Amazon’s upcoming 7-inch and 8.9-inch Kindle Fire HD tablets. Citing “trusted sources,” the site claimed that the 7-inch Kindle Fire HD will feature a 1,920 x 1,200-pixel display, 2 GB of RAM and a front-facing camera.
The report added that the 8.9-inch version will include a 2,560 x 1,600 display, a front-facing camera and a rear-facing camera. Both tablets will reportedly weigh significantly less than previous models.
Amazon did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
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