Let's run through each Kindle Fire HD edition one by one shall we? To help you decide which Kindle Fire HD should you buy into Hong Kong.
Kindle Fire HD Tablets
Where to get your very own Kindle Fire HD Tablet in Hong Kong? All of the following versions work perfectly in Hong Kong, including those with special offers:
- Kindle Fire HD 7" Tablet - It comes with a high contrast HD display, faster processor, and longer battery life. Which meant to you say you watch all types of multimedia on your Kindle Fire HD for an extended timeframe.
- Kindle Fire HDX 7" Tablet - It has the fastest processor on a 7" tablet, the latest graphics engine, world-class Dolby audio, and a highly portable form factor. And a boosted longer lasting battery life which means Kindle Fire HDX automatically powers down unused system components, extending battery life to 17 hours.
- Kindle Fire HDX 8.9" Tablet - The most powerful of the 3 Kindle Fire HD Tablets. It comes with a super light large-screen tablet, with stunning HDX display, ultra-fast performance, and front and rear cameras.
You may need to look around the U.S. kindle store and see how people are saying about them before choosing your kindle.
Before you jumped off to Amazon and try to purchase it when it will prompt you with the message "It is only available in United States (USA)". Don't despair, have put together the following step by step guide below to help you get your Kindle Fire HD Tablet into Hong Kong.
How to buy a Kindle Fire HD in Hong Kong
To buy a Kindle Fire HD Tablet into Hong Kong, you need to order it from amazon.com and have it delivered to an U.S. address first. Then we will use an international mail service to ship it to Hong Kong. Such service is available at Comgateway or Borderlinx.com.
Here's a step by step guide to help you buy a Kindle Fire HD Tablet in Hong Kong:
1. First, go to Borderlinx.com (currently Borderlinx is offering 25% off your first shipping) and create an account. You'll get a virtual U.S. address once you have registered.
2. Go to
4. Proceed to check out. At this step you have to enter your Borderlinx US address as the shipping address. Billing address can be your real address in Hong Kong. And you can make a payment your Hong Kong credit card.Your Kindle Fire HD will be delivered to Borderlinx shortly, depending on shipping speed you prefer. There are four shipping options available
Amazon Next Day Shipping Amazon Two Day Shipping Amazon Standard Shipping Amazon Super Saver is Free (Choose this to save on additional shipping fee)
How much does it cost?
You can use a total cost calculator over at Borderlinx to estimate the price. For Kindle Fire HD, enter the values displayed below.
If you have any questions about Borderlinx, live support is here to help.
What other customers whom have bought Kindle Fire HD are saying:
The following feedback are from customers whom have bought Kindle Fire HD at Amazon Store
Pros of Kindle Fire HD:
- Juiceman: "This is my third kindle fire. I own the original, the HD and today I received the newest version. It's by far the best one yet! The screen quality, the new shape of the back, the outside volume controls, the new off and on button....i could go on and on why this one is the best! Thanks to Jeff and the other folks at Amazon that come to market with these great products."
- Mark: "This kindle is for someone that is on a budget, wants a device to surf
the web,reading books, looking at photos, watching movies, playing
games, and obviously "facebooking." If you want something more "show
off-ie" then this isn't the kindle tablet for you.
Also, keep in mind amazon is an extraordinary company. They are fair priced for almost everything they sell on their website, especially their books. I cannot thank them enough for saving hundreds of dollars on books I need for college. For not being an electronics company like Apple, Samsung Sony etc, they can definitely give those companies a run for their money with their tablets. So thank you amazon for making a very affordable, dependable tablet!"
- Lockhart: "After spending a couple hours with it my conclusion is this tablet has exceeded my expectations, and is a quality tablet for a budget tablet. I haven't encountered any problems with it and I am a satisfied customer. I like what they have done with the new OS and keeping things simple and inexpensive compared to the competition."
Cons of Kindle Paperwhite:
- Celexi: "I do wish that Amazon would add the ability to create folders for our books though; scrolling through the full list is annoying if you have more than 100-200 books, and very annoying if you have 1300-1400 like I do. Still a great reader / tablet though! "
- Mark: "I wish there was a camera and Mic in this kindle so I could Skype with my family. Keeping the price and size in mind you can't really blame amazon. Well, at least the NSA can't see or hear what I'm doing. If you want those features then you can always buy the better version of the kindle."
- Jennifer: "The price on the Kindles have come down so low, that saving an extra 15 or so to get the Kindle with special offers might not even be appealing. I decided that it couldn't hurt, so I tried it. They are screensavers (full color) that are on the screen each time it powers on/comes up from sleep mode. Right now there are about 10 on mine that rotate: one for a theatrical release (Carrie), one for an amazon series to watch, one for Self magazine, and several books. I was trying to see if there's a way you could block a particular one if it really annoys you, and I don't see how you can do that."
Recommended Accessories to get for your Kindle Fire HD
The following accessories are highly recommended by other customers like yourself whom have bought Kindle Fire HD at Amazon Store.- Kindle Fire HD Covers: Nothing beats the protection of getting a cover for your Kindle Fire HD be it rain or shin.
- Kindle Fire HD Audio: Transform your Kindle Fire HD into a mini entertainment hub!
- Kindle Fire HD Screen protectors: Protecting your Kindle Fire HD against scratches, smudges and dirt.
Comparison of Kindle Fire HD Tablets
Still can't decided which version of Kindle Fire HD tablets to get? Here's the quick comparison chart to help you decide.
Technical Specifications of Kindle Fire HD
| Display | 8.9" HDX touchscreen display, with 2560x1600 resolution at 339 ppi, 100% sRGB color accuracy, video playback up to 1080p, max brightness over 400 nits, Dynamic Image Contrast, reduced glare and advanced polarizing filter |
| Size | 9.1" x 6.2" x 0.31" (231 mm x 158 mm x 7.8 mm) |
| Weight | Wi-Fi – 13.2 ounces (374 grams). 4G LTE + Wi-Fi – 13.5 ounces (384 grams) Actual size and weight may vary by configuration and manufacturing process |
| CPU & RAM | 2.2GHz Quad-core Snapdragon 800 CPU, with Adreno 330 GPU and 2GB of RAM |
| Storage | 16GB (10.9GB available to user) or 32GB (25.1GB available to user) or 64 GB (53.7GB available to user) of internal storage |
| Battery Life | Up to 12 hours of reading, surfing the web on Wi-Fi, watching video, or listening to music. Up to 18 hours of battery life when only reading. Battery life will vary based on device settings, usage, and other factors such as web browsing and downloading content. Actual results may vary |
| Charge Time | Fully charges in under 5 hours via the Kindle PowerFast charging accessory (included in the box), or slightly longer with other micro-USB power adapters that you may already have |
| Wi-Fi Connectivity | Dual-band, dual-antenna Wi-Fi (MIMO+HT40) for faster streaming and fewer dropped connections than standard Wi-Fi. Supports public and private Wi-Fi networks or hotspots that use the 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, or 802.11n standard with support for WEP, WPA and WPA2 security using password authentication; does not support connecting to ad-hoc (or peer-to-peer) Wi-Fi networks |
| 4G Connectivity | Support for ultra-fast 4G LTE wireless networks with HSPA+, HSDPA, and with AT&T wireless, EDGE/GPRS fallback |
| Ports | USB 2.0 (micro-B connector) port for connection to a PC or Macintosh computer or to charge your device with the included PowerFast charger |
| Audio | 3.5 mm stereo jack and integrated stereo speakers with Dolby Digital Plus audio engine |
| Content Formats Supported | Kindle (AZW), KF8, TXT, PDF, unprotected MOBI, PRC natively, Audible Enhanced format (AAX), DOC, DOCX, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP, Dolby Digital (AC-3), Dolby Digital Plus (E-AC-3), non-DRM AAC, MP3, MIDI, PCM/WAVE, OGG, WAV, M4V, MP4, AAC LC/LTP, HE-AACv1, HE-AACv2, MKV, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, HTML5, CSS3, 3GP, VP8 (WEBM) |
| Sensors | Ambient light sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, GPS (4G) |
| Camera Specs | Front-facing 720p HD Camera. 8MP rear-facing camera with LED flash, Electronic Image Stabilization, and a wide-aperture 5P f/2.2 lens |
| Location Services | Location-based services via Wi-Fi. 4G model also uses assisted-GPS |
| Additional Features | External volume controls, built-in dual microphone, built-in Bluetooth to support a variety of different wireless accessories such as keyboards or controllers, with support for A2DP compatible stereo headphones, headsets, and speakers |
| Accessibility Features | Screen Reader, Explore by Touch, and Screen Magnifier, enabling access to the vast majority of Kindle Fire features. Screen Reader features IVONA’s award-winning natural language text-to-speech voice. Also includes adjustable font sizes/color, and built-in dictionary. |
| System Requirements | Kindle Fire HDX 8.9" is ready to use right out of the box—no setup, no software to install, no computer required to download content |
| Warranty and Service | 1-year Limited Warranty and service included. Optional 2-year Extended Warranty available for U.S. customers sold separately. |
| Included in the Box | Kindle Fire HDX 8.9" tablet, USB 2.0 cable, 9W Kindle PowerFast charger, and Quick Start Guide |
Here's a quick overview video on Kindle Fire HD
Conclusion
So the bottomline - this is an awesome tablet for the price you are paying for. This tablet is probably the cheapest tablet that you can buy with it being dependable. There are a lot more cheaper tablets out there, but you get what you pay for.Keep the price in mind when buying this amazing tablet, this is why amazon offers a lot better kindles that cost more. This kindle is for someone that is on a budget, wants a device to surf the web,reading books, looking at photos, watching movies, playing games. Enough said, ready to get your very own Kindle Fire HD?
does the prime work in hk
ReplyDeleteHey Darren, from what is listed on Amazon, it seems like for now Prime only work for US based addresses. hope that help answer your question. http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=201118050
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