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We saw Amazon offer some solid deals on its Fire tablets this year, but its longest (and arguably best) list has been left out. Now, the wait is over, as the Fire HD 10 – with 64 GB of expandable storage – is on sale for $ 108, or 43% of the original price, as part of a Deal of the Day promotion. So, if you’re thinking about buying a cheap tablet, you will have to act fast.
Buy the Fire HD 10 tablet at Amazon – $ 108
In terms of features, the slate’s biggest asset is its 10.1-inch screen, which makes it great for streaming. The 1920 x 1200 resolution (224 pixels per inch) is also higher than its smaller siblings. And while it doesn’t match the screen quality of an iPad (2160 x 1620 resolution), you would be paying about three times as much for the Apple tablet.
Inside Fire HD 10, you’ll find a 2 GHz octa-core processor paired with 2 GB of RAM, which Amazon says makes it 30 percent faster than its predecessor. Charging via USB-C, compared to the older model’s micro-USB, takes you from zero to full power in three hours with the 15W fast charger – included in the package along with a case.
This being a Fire tablet, those new to Amazon’s wheelhouse will have to familiarize themselves with its ecosystem. Companies like Prime Video, Amazon Music and Kindle are at the center of the stage and there are no Google Play apps. Still, if you want to stream, you can access all the main services (from Netflix to Disney + to HBO Max).
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