A look at some of the major differences between Amazon’s just-announced tablet computer, the Kindle Fire, and Apple’s popular iPad:
Price: The Kindle Fire, which connects to the Web over Wi-Fi networks, will cost $199 when it begins selling on Nov. 15. The iPad costs $499-$829, depending on storage capacity and its wireless capabilities.
Screen size: The Kindle Fire’s display measures 7 inches at the diagonal, while the iPad has a 9.7-inch display.
Software: The Kindle Fire runs Google Inc.’s Android software. The iPad uses Apple’s iOS software.
Storage: The Kindle Fire includes 8 gigabytes of internal storage, and free web-based storage for any digital content you get from Amazon, such as Kindle e-books, movies or music. The iPad includes between 16 gigabytes and 64 GB of storage space, depending on price.
Thickness: The Kindle Fire is 0.45 inches thick; the iPad is 0.34 inches thick.
Weight: The Kindle Fire tips the scales at 14.6 ounces _ slightly less than a pound _ while the iPad weighs about 1.3 pounds.
Apps: Kindle Fire users will have built-in access to the Amazon Appstore, which includes thousands of free and paid games and apps. Apple currently offers more than 425,000 free and paid games and apps in its online App Store _ more than 100,000 of which are tailored specifically for the iPad _ including apps for Amazon.com and the Kindle.
Camera: While the iPad has front and rear cameras for taking photos and video chatting, the Kindle Fire does not include a camera.
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