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Amazon's latest Fire HD 10 tablet is just $85 before Black Friday — over 50% off
It's faster and sharper than previous versions, and it costs (way, way) less than an iPad.
What is it that you really want in a tablet? Lightweight design? Long-battery life? How about a crisp 10-inch screen, 3GB of RAM and 64GB of storage? Yeah, all that sounds good to us too. I suppose we could get that in an Apple iPad, but that's going to cost a pretty penny. The Amazon Fire HD 10 has all of those features and 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. Even better, it's only $85 ahead of Black Friday.
Newer, faster and significantly upgraded from the previous version, the Fire HD 10 is a tablet worth checking out — especially at $95 off its already affordable price.
Why is this a good deal? ??
Amazon products usually see a substantial drop around Black Friday, but this tablet is at its lowest-ever price.
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, consider upgrading with this deal.
This version includes 64GB 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 notes, jotting down ideas and more.
What reviewers say ??
With more than 12,000 five-star reviews, this is one popular tablet, and now that it's more than 50% off, it'll be flying off the shelves.
Pros ??
One fan said, "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!" another shopper gushed. "I've been and still am an avid iPad user, but this device surely rivals it."
"I was gifted this tablet as a replacement for the previous generation and it's a wonderful upgrade!" said a longtime Fire fan. "Faster with a sharp display. ... The battery life is great and much better than any iPad I've owned. ... I use this for 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."
"I think this is the best Kindle by far. Love the beautiful colors it has, the speed it streams and the price was great," said a final reviewer. "The sound is great. They are very durable with good battery life. You just can't go wrong for the value [of] this tablet."
Cons ??
"I am very happy with the excellent speed, battery life, keyboard, and resolution," praised a four-star reviewer, caveating, "A couple of minor disappointments: the Amazon browser is not Google, you have to charge the keyboard and turn it on and off, controls are fussier and less intuitive than iPad and most importantly — not all apps are available. Make sure you check for any apps you really need."
Another shopper said, "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."
Amazon says this is "built for relaxation" — it comes loaded with Netflix, Facebook, Kindle and other fun apps.
The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
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