Kindle Fire 2, aiming for August

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Quality gadget at a jaw-dropping price. This is how the Kindle Fire became a success (dare I say huge?). Now Amazon is taking things to the next level and is ready to introduce the new Kindle Fire 2. Set to be presented on July 31, Amazon aims to start shipping the Kindle Fire 2 on August. That’s right, just 2 months away. 

So what is it with this e-reader-turned-tablet that will get us all excited? Well here’s a rundown of some of the rumoured features of the new Kindle Fire 2:

3 new screen size– 7 inch, 8.9 inch and 10 inch

Wifi or Wifi+4G option

Metal casing

Camera

Improved UI and faster OS

8-hr battery life

Starting price: $149

As we now know Amazon can make a great product, but pricing will be a huge factor in a consumer standpoint especially with Google Nexus 7 coming out. And if they play their cards right, the Kindle Fire 2 will win big!