Amazon has the latest versions of its Fire HD 8 tablets visible, along with the Fire HD 8 Plus . The new tablet is actually a significant upgrade over the previous generation tablet that debuted in 2018, but it’s also $10 more expensive at $89.99.
For the price you get a new quad-core processor clocked at 2.0 GHz, which is 30% faster than its predecessor. It also has 2GB of RAM, an upgrade from the previous model’s 1.5GB, and doubled internal storage, available in 32GB or 64GB. It can be expanded up to 1TB using a microSD card.
amazon tablets battery lifehas also improved and is now expected to last up to 12 hours typical in mixed usage scenarios, including browsing the web, watching videos and listening to music. Additionally, it can now be charged via a USB Type-C connector However, the screen still has the same 1200 x 800 resolution.
On the software side, there’s a new gaming mode that blocks notifications while gaming.
However, if that’s not enough, Amazon also has the Fire HD 8 Plus under wraps, which comes with 3GB of RAM. This model also supports wireless charging and you can bundle it with a wireless charging pad that also supports using the tablet in display mode The tablet Fire HD 8 Plus sells for $109.99 on its own or $129.99 with a
wireless charging pad. As always there is a child edition of the Fire HD 8, the standard comes with 32GB of RAM and comes with a child edition case to prevent it from getting damaged. It also makes a year of Amazon FreeTime Unlimited, which offers apps, games, videos and more kid-friendly content. Priced at $139.99, includes child-resistant coverage and a two-year warranty.
Amazon is about to launch a new Fire HD 8 tablet
The range of features makes the device thinner, lighter and faster. The series includes a total of four devices, including Fire HD 8, Fire HD 8 Plus, Fire HD 8 Kids and Fire HD 8 Kids Pro.
The standout feature of all four tablets is that they now come with hands-free Alexa, allowing you to interact with the device using just your voice, just like an existing Echo speaker.
Fire HD 8 has been updated with a new processor that’s up to 30% faster, enabling picture-in-picture video and split-screen multitasking, all-day battery life, 13 hours of battery life, and 5 hours of life after a full charge. Displays the hours thanks to the included 5W USB-C adapter. It comes in 32GB and 64GB storage capacities, starts at $99, and is available in black, denim, and pink.
Amazon Fire HD 8Designed for children ages 3 to 7, the Fire HD 8 Kids Edition includes a one-year subscription to Amazon Kids+, including books, games, videos and apps from Disney, Nickelodeon and more. It comes with a rugged ‘kid-proof’ case and a two-year warranty and starts at $149.99, but is now also available in Mickey Mouse or Disney Princess cases for $159.99. The latest device in the series is the Fire HD 8 Kids Pro, this model is designed for children from 6 to 12 years old and also has the same features as the Fire HD 8 Kids. Pro devices start at $149.99 and offer access to a digital store where children can request e-books, apps and games from their parents or guardians.
Both the Kids and Kids Pro models offer access to the full suite of parental controls on Amazon’s Parental Dashboard, which provides access to screen time, educational goals and content management, as well as a filtered browser that provides Internet access for school projects and more. Parents can also manage settings, site permissions and activity reporting.