Amazon tells me the Anker stand I tested it with is currently unavailable. Half of it is a detachable Bluetooth keyboard that pairs wirelessly with the tablet.
The other half is a snap-on case that connects to the keyboard via magnets to form a familiar clamshell look. The keyboard is small, has no backlight, and the keys themselves are plasticky. There is no trackpad or pointing device, however. I was able to pull up the Office app and a browser window at the same time, but in order to create a new Word doc, I had to exit the split-screen mode.
The Fire HD 10 Plus is not a good device for getting work done. Despite their names, the Kids and Kids Pro models are, in fact, the same hardware, just wrapped in a different case. As mentioned before, both cases can be had in a variety of colors and designs and come with built-in kickstands that double as carrying handles.
The other difference is found in the software interface. Both kids appreciated the larger screen and better sound from the inch tablet compared to their older 8-inch models. Also popular was the built-in kickstand on the case that let them put the tablet down when watching a video.
Given how slow and frustrating their old tablets are whenever I have to use them for anything, I think parents considering upgrading to new models should probably just go ahead and do it. I also appreciated having a USB-C port for charging, which is a lot easier to deal with and works more reliably than the Micro USB port on their old tablets.
As much as I dislike using the Fire tablets for my own entertainment or work, I do like the Kids editions for my kids. Unlike an iPad, the Kids Plus software allows me to easily restrict the content available to them to age-appropriate levels. I can selectively adjust how much time they have playing games, reading books, or watching video before the tablet locks them out for the rest of the day.
For older kids, a web browser with built-in content filters is available, though that too can be turned off by the parent. Parents can control all of this, including the screen time limits, from a web dashboard on any device, making it very easy to manage.
It has most of the popular streaming apps not just Prime Video , but Amazon Music, Amazon Photos, Amazon Silk a web browser , Alexa and Kindle have monopolies on Fire OS, and other categories like messaging have extremely limited options.
Anyone who wants a cheap, relatively long-lasting ereader that also streams movies and shows should seriously consider the Fire HD 10 or Fire HD 10 Plus. It can also double as a portable Echo Show for controlling your smart home and telling you the weather. For more hardcore applications or access to all your non-Amazon apps, though, you'll want to look elsewhere.
Its availability appears to vary from country to country; we've spotted it on Amazon US, UK and Canada but not Australia, for instance. So far, Amazon appears to have plenty of stock for its new tablet, unlike the new iPad Pro Amazon simultaneously released the Fire HD 10 Plus, a slightly more expensive model with some key upgrades, and a productivity bundle with a Bluetooth keyboard and a Microsoft Personal subscription.
At the time of writing, you won't find any Fire tablet deals except for on older models. You may see small discounts during Amazon Prime Day , but we doubt you'll see anything worth waiting for if you decide you want one now.
Frankly, the new Amazon Fire tablet is so affordable for what it can do that you don't need to look for a deal. The Amazon Fire HD 10 received a slight redesign compared to the model, weighing slightly less g vs. Otherwise, most of the differences between them are internal; these Fire tablets still aren't winning any beauty contests.
Measuring x x 9. With a plastic back, the Fire tablet doesn't have the snazzy metal finish you see on some other devices, but at least you don't need to worry as much about scuffs or falls. You do need to watch out for spills, however, as the Amazon Fire HD 10 has no reported water resistance. You can choose between one of four colors: black, denim dark blue , lavender pinkish or olive green. The Plus version only ships in slate gray, with a softer finish that you may find more comfortable to hold.
Like most tablets of this size, we found it most convenient to hold with two hands and the bottom propped against our stomach, or set on a flat surface with a kickstand. Holding it in one hand unsupported while swiping with the other for a prolonged stretch isn't particularly comfortable. If you buy the Plus edition, you can also charge it with a wireless charger. You'll also find a microSD card slot on the top right, good for up to 1TB of additional storage. The dual integrated speakers are located on one long end of the tablet, meaning you get highly directional and somewhat underwhelming sound that gets muffled if it points into your desk or bed.
If you slot your Fire HD 10 into a case with a kickstand, make sure the audio side sticks upwards. Most people buy cheap tablets for comfortably streaming shows in bed, making the quality of the display an important aspect. Thankfully, this display mostly outperforms the tablet's low price. As you would expect by its name, the Amazon Fire HD 10 has a It has a aspect ratio and a x resolution, with its pixels per inch PPI matching the PPI of the model.
For comparison, most of our top tablet picks fall somewhere in the — PPI range. The Fire HD 10 's display is clear and functional; you just won't get the sharpness of an Apple Retina display or the richness of a 2K-resolution, OLED Samsung tablet, either of which would cost much more.
We don't have a specific nit value for the new tablet, but we placed it side by side with an iPad Pro 11 , which hits nits, and found the two fairly comparable at max brightness. We then took it outside and found that the display was visible though dim in direct sunlight.
We also don't have an official number for the Fire HD 10 's refresh rate, but from our tests and given the price we're almost certain it's 60Hz, like most affordable slates. As we mentioned above, this Fire tablet has fairly large bezels. While not as stylish as a bezel-less tablet, you'll have far fewer accidental taps with this display because of the unresponsive buffer.
If you purchase the ad-supported Fire HD 10 , your lock screen will show ads while your wallpaper can come from your Amazon Photos account or stock photos. Working on the Fire HD 10 isn't bad, so long as you don't need Google apps. None of Google's office apps work on the Fire HD 10, not even in the browser.
The Fire HD 10 has a larger screen with more pixels p than its siblings, making it better for watching videos. And, like the Fire HD 8, you can shout commands at Alexa from across the room. After that, you can set your HD 10 on a stand if you opt for the Plus model, we like the official wireless charging stand and it essentially becomes an Echo Show.
You can choose between a gigabyte or a gigabyte model with a MicroSD slot on both so you can add up to 1 TB of storage down the road if you need more space. Whichever you choose, Amazon will serve up advertisements on the lock screen. The version of the Fire HD 8 is quite possibly one of the best values around for a tablet. That said, the screen is not quite as nice as the one on the larger Fire HD 10, which boasts a higher pixel density.
Recognizing that "kids" covers a wide range of hand sizes and other factors, Amazon now has two different Kids Edition Fire tablets. There's the regular Kids Edition and a "Pro" model. The latter, aimed at older kids, has a streamlined case with a little less padding and the option for parents to install apps from a dedicated Kids app store. The Kids Edition versions are exactly the same as the regular Fire tablets, except they come with a rugged case and a two-year worry-free guarantee, which means Amazon will replace the tablet for free if your kids break it.
But if you're making more demands on your Fire tablet than a 3-year-old who loves Carl the Super Truck , you should probably cough up a little extra and buy an HD 8. Like we said in our Fire 7 review , the 7-inch screen feels cramped and its screen resolution is noticeably pixelated.
Its battery also lags behind the other two tablets, and the 8-gigabytes of internal storage is pitifully small, mandating a MicroSD card from the get-go. Only buy one of the "10th Generation" or "11th Generation" Fire tablets.
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