Now this is a very interesting twist. The Amazon devices are rumored to be toting the shiny new Tegra 3 super-SoC:

http://www.bgr.com/2011/05/16/amazon...lets-for-2011/

Yep, 'Hollywood' is said to be packing a quad core T30, and with it a hefty boost in 3D performance.

Amazon is apparently prepping these for the holiday season, so look out competition!