wraggster
February 28th, 2013, 00:22
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/02/firehd8.9.jpg (http://www.engadget.com/2013/02/27/kindle-fire-hd-8-9-pre-order-japan/)Amazon decided last year it was time to take the Kindle brandto Japan (http://www.engadget.com/2012/10/24/kindle-japan-pre-orders/), but for some reason, the Fire HD 8.9 (http://www.engadget.com/2012/11/19/amazon-kindle-fire-hd-8.9-review/) wasn't invited. Not being one to hold grudges, the biggest Kindle slate has agreed to a belated introduction, and is now available for pre-order on Amazon's Japanese portal, and in several bricks-and-mortar stores. Parting with 24,800 yen (around $269) will reserve you a 16GB model, or you can double that storage to 32GB for a total price of 29,800 yen (around $323). Both configurations are WiFi-only, and will begin shipping to early adopters on March 12th. If you've been holding out for thatextra 1.9 inches (http://www.engadget.com/2012/09/11/amazon-kindle-fire-hd-review-7-inch/), head for the link below to get in on the first batch, or peruse the Japanese PR if you're keen to hear the full pitch.
http://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/product/B00BFXRFO0
http://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/product/B00BFXRFO0