Kindle Fire

With the launch of the Kindle Fire HDX tablets, Amazon has now discontinued the original Kindle Fire. The Kindle Fire HD remains on sale at 169 dolars, as a 'previous generation' product. There are no configuration options for this model: it has 16GB of storage and there's no option to remove the special offers on the lock screen. This is confusing as there's an updated 'All new' Kindle Fire HD with an upgraded processor. This starts at £119 as well, but with only 8GB of storage. If you're considering a second-hand Kindle Fire, you'll find useful information here. For the latest buying advice, see our 14 best tablets of 2013 chart. See also: Kindle Fire HD vs Kindle Fire HD 8.9 review and Nook HD review Kindle Fire vs Kindle Fire HD comparison review: Price The Fire originally cost 139 dolars, making it 30 dolars cheaper than the Fire HD. This is now a moot point since you can't buy the Fire any more. Bear in mind that both tablets will display 'special offers' on the lock screen unless you opt for the version without them - this bumps the price by £10. If buying second hand, you might want to check if the original owner paid to remove the ads or not. Some people might find these deals a handy way of grabbing a bargain, while others might be annoyed by them. We've heard reports of users complaining that their tablet turns on from standby to display these offers, although it didn't happen during our time with them.