Labor Day tablet steal: Amazon's 'does it all' Fire HD 10 is down to just $90
It's faster and sharper than previous versions, and it costs (way, way) less than an iPad.
No bones about it: Bigger screens are better, especially for entertainment. So if you're tired of playing games and watching videos on your tiny phone, grab a tablet — specifically, the Amazon Fire HD 10, which is on sale ahead of Labor Day for just $90. That's $50 off the regular price and one of the better deals I've seen. It's roughly the same size as Apple's iPad 10.2 — which, even on sale for $199, is more than twice the price. The Fire HD 10 has ample horsepower for everything you'd want to do with a tablet, making this deal even more amazing.
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 still a relatively new tablet (it debuted in 2023), and it normally sells for $140 — already a pretty good deal given the specs (see below). Amazon lopped $50 off, making it a borderline spectacular deal.
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 (expandable!) and 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 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."
"It does it all and more," said yet another happy buyer. "I was on the fence between an iPad or this Fire Tablet. I am glad I chose this item because it does everything I was looking for a tablet to do. Also, the size is great, and if it breaks or gets misplaced/lost, not a big deal."
Cons ??
Although fans love the tablet, the app store leaves a bit to be desired, some say. "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!"
Need a bit more heft in a tablet? This 64GB version is only $10 more for double the storage. Like its little brother, it comes loaded with Netflix, Facebook, Kindle and other fun apps.
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 $35 or more.)
The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
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