![]() ![]() Setup Process: Simple and ready to sell you some services You can activate the Show functionality manually on the device (without the dock), but it’s still a clever addition that might appeal to users who like smart hubs. The screen mimics the Show’s display that you can use to get quick visual information and call friends and family. It connects to the tablet via the micro-USB and props it up so it looks and behaves like the Echo Show. Plus, it has a two-year worry-free guarantee.Īs an add-on to the Fire HD 8, you can pick up the Show Mode Charging Dock. If the tablet will primarily be used by children, this gives you some extra peace of mind. The HD 8 version retails for $130 and includes a “kid-proof” bumper case and a year of Fire for Kids Unlimited, which opens up a library of child-friendly games, books, and videos. This is a big selling point for anyone buying a tablet for a kid-Amazon even makes its own line of Kids Edition Fire tablets. This device is not waterproof, but it is rugged. There is also a handy microSD slot that allows users to upgrade the storage past the built-in 16GB capacity. Given that Apple has said goodbye to all but the USB-C port on the latest iPad, this is a welcome addition for users who are still operating with wired headphones. Two ports are situated at the top of the device: a micro-USB connector for charging and a 3.5mm headphone jack. The screen’s maximum brightness has increased slightly this year, with a measured peak luminance of 498cd/m2, up from the 398cd/m2 we measured on last year’s model.If you’re looking to read an ebook on your commute or stream some YouTube videos before bed, it’s a nice alternative to your smartphone screen. It still measures 10.1in from corner to corner, and has a resolution of 1,920 x 1,200 with a pixel density of 224ppi. Like the recent Fire HD 8 re-do, the Fire HD 10’s IPS display remains largely unchanged from the previous version. Video quality is very noisy and lacks detail. The 5MP rear-facing camera and 2MP selfie snapper both have a maximum video resolution of 720p, and neither is anything special. ![]() I can’t say the same about the Fire HD 10’s cameras. There’s more than enough volume, with only a hint of tinniness at the high end, and there’s a surprising amount of bass, too. On that note, while you can’t expect much in the way of audio panache from a budget tablet, the Fire HD 10’s stereo speakers sounded quite good in my tests. The tablet’s Dolby Atmos integrated dual speakers are situated on the top edge. The tablet’s ports and buttons are all located on the right edge when held in landscape orientation, with a volume rocker sitting above the Fire HD 10’s power button, USB-C charging port and 3.5mm audio jack. It’s available in black, green, lavender or blue.Īll-new Amazon Fire HD 8 (2020) review: The best budget tablet?Įlsewhere, it’s a pretty standard affair. Since it’s so cheap, you can’t really expect the Fire HD 10 to outdo the iPad in the design stakes, but for the most part, it’s absolutely fine, and it’s nice that you get a choice of colours, too. It’s a big slab of plastic and glass, with thick 15mm screen-bordering bezels and neatly rounded corners. If you’ve seen one Fire tablet, you’ve seen them all and the Amazon Fire HD 10 does nothing to dispel this notion. ![]() Amazon Fire HD 10 (2021) review: Design, key features and Dolby Atmos If you don’t mind taking a substantial hit in terms of specifications, design and features, then the Fire HD 8 is the next tablet down the list and starts at £90, while the Fire 7 costs even less at just £50. There’s also Huawei’s MatePad lineup of tablets to contend with but, since they don’t run the full version of Android – with a sorely limited app store and lack of security updates – they aren’t worth buying at this time. Perhaps the most affordable 10in Samsung tablet (which we’ve reviewed) is the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite, which costs £285. What about Android alternatives, I hear you cry? Alas, the market for big-screened Android tablets is no longer what it once was and serious alternatives can only really be found coming out of Samsung’s factories these days. Apple’s entry-level iPad – currently in its eighth iteration with the latest model released in 2019 – starts at £329. There’s also a new “ Productivity Bundle'' available for each tablet, which includes a new detachable keyboard case (sadly this wasn’t supplied for review) and a 12-month Microsoft 365 subscription for an extra £60.Īt those prices, it’s no surprise that the low-cost Fire HD 10 finds itself in a league of its own. At these prices, they come with lock screen adverts, with Amazon charging an extra £10 to remove them. The Fire HD 10 and Fire HD 10 Plus cost £150 and £180 respectively for the models with 32GB of storage, while the models with 64GB of storage cost £190 and £220. ![]()
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