Amazon didn't just introduce the tablet everyone expected today; the company completely revamped its Kindle line and introduced a new mobile browser that relies on Amazon's content distribution network and compute clusters in order to speed up mobile browsing.
All of this cried out for some hands-on time with the hardware after the live announcement in New York. Unfortunately, Amazon was extremely guarded about its new hardware; the only device we were allowed to pick up and use is that low-end Kindle, which is supposed to be shipping already. The new Kindle Touch could barely be touched, and hands-on time with the Fire was limited to a carefully monitored test of its weight.
Still, it was possible to get some feel for the hardware, which we'll go through in ascending price order. At the bottom of the heap is the new base model of the Kindle, which is selling for $79 for the ad-supported version. With its compact form and very low weight (you barely notice it as you lift it), this thing matches its price. It feels like an impulse buy, one that you can happily throw into a bag and take anywhere. It'll hurt if it's lost, broken, or stolen, but it won't be a tragedy. The low weight doesn't seem to reflect a low build quality, though?the device feels solid and robust.
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