What’s your preferred tablet? For some folks, the answer is Apple’s iPad. It’s easy to see why — they’re pretty great. But they’re also expensive. If they’re a little too rich for your blood, you should know that the Amazon Fire HD 10 is also an excellent choice, and it costs about a quarter of what you’d pay for the equivalent iPad. This model — released only last year — is 25% faster than its previous version, weighs an ounce or so less and has a terrific camera for video calling. Check, check, and check! Oh, one more check: It’s dropped down to an all-time low price for the 4th of July. How do you like them … apples?
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Newer, faster and significantly upgraded from the previous version, the Fire HD 10 is a tablet worth checking out.
Why is this a good deal? 💰
This is a relatively new tablet, but it is more than 45% off and just hit its lowest-ever price. That’s one heck of a deal, especially for hardware this fresh.
Why do I need this? 🤔
If you don’t have a tablet and you’re considering your options, you can’t go wrong with the Amazon Fire HD 10. And if you already have a Fire tablet you love, here’s your chance to upgrade for a song.
This version includes 32GB of onboard storage and comes with 3GB of RAM. The screen is 10.1 inches across and displays content in 1080p resolution — that’s high-definition. You can expect up to 13 hours of battery life, depending on what you’re doing. For example, reading a book will use less energy than streaming a video.
You’ll get 5-megapixel front- and rear-facing cameras that make video chats clearer than ever. The Fire HD 10 can do it all, fans say, serving as everything from a communication device to an entertainment powerhouse. You can even write on it with a Made for Amazon Stylus Pen (sold separately), which means you can use it for taking classroom and meeting notes, jotting down ideas and more.
What reviewers say
More than 7,100 fans have left nearly flawless reviews for this little powerhouse.
Pros 👍
One fan gushed about the speed of the tablet, “I’ve had several Fire tablets over the years. This one is my favorite. It’s very responsive and fast.”
“Can I say, ‘oh my gosh?'” asked one fan who said it’s a solid iPad competitor. “I’ve been and still am an avid iPad user, but this device surely rivals it.”
“The battery life is great and much better than any iPad I’ve owned,” said another fan who was thrilled at its longevity. “The only productivity I use this for is word processing and note-taking with the Microsoft apps. Otherwise, I use it for reading, some games, and light internet browsing. It’s my downtime tablet.”
Cons 👎
Although fans love the tablet, the app store leaves a bit to be desired. “The only thing that annoys me about Kindle Fires is the app store is pretty worthless. I might side-load the Play Store at some point to install the NFL app so I can watch games. Otherwise, it’s fine for what I am doing, which is watching videos on Netflix, Prime or YouTube.”
If you want to use this outside, be warned: you might have a hard time seeing it. “My biggest complaint was brightness. It could not be used in bright daylight, in the shade, even at the brightest screen setting. Furthermore, when reading digital magazines, it was necessary to expand the view — with reading glasses!”
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Need a bit more heft in a tablet? This 64GB version is only $10 more than the 32GB version. Like its little brother, it comes loaded with Netflix, Facebook, Kindle and other fun apps.
Conversely, if you want something a little smaller, the HD 8 is also marked down big-time for the 4th.
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At just $55, this is an all-time low price for this tablet. Sure, it might be a couple of years old at this point, but these are still going strong — take it from someone who has one and uses it nearly every day to read.
\The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
If you have Amazon Prime, you’ll get free shipping, of course. Not yet a member? No problem. You can sign up for your free 30-day trial here. (And by the way, those without Prime still get free shipping on orders of $25 or more.)
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