I have a herd of Kindle Fire Tablets from over the years. I think I buy at least one new one every 2 years, if not yearly. The price is right, especially during Prime Day or Black Friday sales, so why not? The "old" ones then become upgrades for my parent's tablets -- or they get used as a touch-screen interface to a music system or home automation system, or they upgrade the *really* old ones that eventually become too slow or are no longer supported. I have a few tablets I designate for use when I'm outside grilling or partying and don't mind getting beat up a bit.
These 10in tablets are a nice size for when you want a bigger screen. We've used them on Zoom calls with relatives and it's nice not having to listen to the noise of a laptop fan spinning up and down while video conferencing. I've used them with some cloud gaming services and once again, it's awesome not having to hear a fan like you usually would when playing games on a laptop or PC. I've also used these tablets to connect remotely to my desktop. Paired with a bluetooth mouse and keyboard you can essentially use the tablet as a "thin client" to connect to a more powerful PC and the battery lasts a lot longer than a normal laptop battery would. I've used some drawing applications on them too, where even if you just use your finger and pinch-zoom to magnify, you can actually create some pretty nice drawings if you're artistic.
The world of apps and usefulness of Kindle tablets really opens up if you side-load Google Play Store. I like Tinycam for viewing wireless pet cameras, SuperDisplay and EasyCanvas for a lag free display for Windows, Squeezer for remote control of Squeezebox music system, Pinball Arcade for pretty authentic pinball experience, Microsoft Remote Desktop to connect to Windows desktops, NoMachine to connect to Mac Mini lag free, Steam Link & a bluetooth Xbox controller to remote play games from my desktop, Touch Portal (powerful remote macro control deck like Steam Deck), Sketchbook for intuitive drawing, Squid for note taking and brainstorming ideas, SimpleMind for quick mind maps, Engross for todo lists, Habits for easy habit tracking, MyRadar for viewing live weather radar & the list goes on! Again, only after installing Play Store do you open up that world of possibilities, otherwise you are limited to what's on the Amazon App Store. If you're a bit technical it's not hard to figure out.
My wife and I love our Kindle Tablets and this 10in tablet is was the newest member of the group. We've had very few issues with any of the tablets we've bought over the years, aside from some of the normal things that happen after you've installed dozens and dozens of apps and at some point have to wipe the tablet to clear it out and speed it up. But no hardware issues to speak of really. They've just "worked" and have been pretty rock-solid. Unless they become more expensive, or quality changes, we'll continue buying Kindle tablets in the future.
Amazon Fire HD 10 tablet, built for relaxation, 10.1" vibrant Full HD screen, octa-core processor, 3 GB RAM, latest model (20
4.5 | 14,375 ratings
Price: 179.99
Last update: 09-28-2024
About this item
Do what you love, uninterrupted — 25% faster performance than the previous generation and 3 GB RAM are ideal for seamless streaming, reading, and gaming.
High-def entertainment — A 10.1" 1080p Full HD display brings brilliant color to all your shows and games. Binge watch longer with 13-hour battery, 32 or 64 GB of storage, and up to 1 TB expandable storage with micro-SD card (sold separately).
Thin, light, durable — Tap into entertainment from anywhere with a lightweight, durable design and strengthened glass made from aluminosilicate glass. As measured in a tumble test, Fire HD 10 is 2.7 times as durable as the Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2022).
Stay up to speed — Use the 5 MP front-facing camera to Zoom with family and friends, or create content for social apps like Instagram and TikTok.
Ready when inspiration strikes — With 4,096 levels of pressure sensitivity, the Made for Amazon Stylus Pen (sold separately) offers a natural writing experience that responds to your handwriting. Use it to write, sketch in apps like OneNote, and more.
Family friendly — Amazon Kids offers easy-to-use parental controls on Fire tablets. Subscribe to Amazon Kids+ for access to thousands of books, popular apps and games, videos, songs, Audible books, and more.
"Alexa, read my last book." — Ask Alexa to help with anything from recipes to jokes to reading, or to control your smart home devices.
Designed for sustainability – This device is made from 12% recycled materials. 98% of this device packaging is made of wood fiber-based materials from responsibly managed forests or recycled sources.
High-def entertainment — A 10.1" 1080p Full HD display brings brilliant color to all your shows and games. Binge watch longer with 13-hour battery, 32 or 64 GB of storage, and up to 1 TB expandable storage with micro-SD card (sold separately).
Thin, light, durable — Tap into entertainment from anywhere with a lightweight, durable design and strengthened glass made from aluminosilicate glass. As measured in a tumble test, Fire HD 10 is 2.7 times as durable as the Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2022).
Stay up to speed — Use the 5 MP front-facing camera to Zoom with family and friends, or create content for social apps like Instagram and TikTok.
Ready when inspiration strikes — With 4,096 levels of pressure sensitivity, the Made for Amazon Stylus Pen (sold separately) offers a natural writing experience that responds to your handwriting. Use it to write, sketch in apps like OneNote, and more.
Family friendly — Amazon Kids offers easy-to-use parental controls on Fire tablets. Subscribe to Amazon Kids+ for access to thousands of books, popular apps and games, videos, songs, Audible books, and more.
"Alexa, read my last book." — Ask Alexa to help with anything from recipes to jokes to reading, or to control your smart home devices.
Designed for sustainability – This device is made from 12% recycled materials. 98% of this device packaging is made of wood fiber-based materials from responsibly managed forests or recycled sources.
Top reviews from the United States
Ace Knight
I Keep Buying Kindle Tablets! Incredibly Versatile!
Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2024
Lynette Anderson
Great tablet
Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2024SBlount
Great tablet at an affordable price.
Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2024Michael Littleton
Great value! This is my first Fire tablet.
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Lightweight. Easy to handle...
Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2024
Naruto of the Leaf
Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2024
I purchased it without the battery draining ads on lock-sceen. However there are numerous apps pre-installed that it won't let me uninstall.
IT IS STILL ALL ABOUT ADVERTISING.
And it will not integrate with a lot of apps that I used to have on another tablet, that I am used to using, so that is a drawback, and disappointing.
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Groingo
Super Nice!
Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2024Mr. & Mrs.
Mostly Happy With Purchase - 4 1/2 Stars
Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2024