If you pre-ordered a new Kindle device, it’s almost time to start checking the front stoop.

Amazon says its Kindle Fire tablet is shipping today, a day earlier than expected, while its Kindle Touch devices will ship tomorrow, six days earlier than previously announced.

The company made the announcements a few minutes ago, as the first hands-on reviews of the Kindle Fire start to trickle out, offering a mixed view of the experience.

“We’re thrilled to be able to ship Kindle Fire to our customers earlier than we expected. Kindle Fire quickly became the bestselling item across all of Amazon.com, and based on customer response we’re building millions more than we’d planned,” says Dave Limp, Amazon Kindle vice president, in a news release.

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