Amazon has taken itsFire HD 8 tabletand made it even better with a 10th-generation 2020 release.
While it can't come close to holding a fire to the iPad, it's the perfect tablet for those who want to spend less than $100.
Out is the old 1.3GHz quad-core processor, replaced by a new 2.0GHz quad-core chip that Amazon claims boosts performance by 30 percent. Storage also gets a bump, with the new Fire HD 8 being offered with 32GB or 64GB, a doubling of the capacity compared to the previous model.
And if this isn't enough, Amazon has added a microSD card slot compatible with 1TB cards, giving the tablet expansion possibilities, which means there's no penalty if you buy the 32GB model.
This gives the Fire HD 8 a huge advantage over the iPad, where Apple doesn't offer microSD card expansion.
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RAM also gets a bump, from 1.5GB to 2GB if the Fire HD 8, and a whopping 3GB in theFire HD 8 Plus. The Fire HD 8 Plus also adds wireless charging to the tablet, a much-requested feature.
Charging is now handled by a USB-C port, doing away with the older, more fragile microUSB port. This port allows the Fire HD 8's battery -- which is rated as all-day and offers 12-hours of use -- to be charged in under 5 hours. This is a 20 percent improvement on the previous model.
Both tablets feature an 8-inch 1280 x 800 (189 ppi), dual speakers, and 2-megapixel front- and rear-facing cameras.
Pricing is where Amazon's Fire HD 8 has Apple's iPad beat. A Fire HD 8 with 32GB of storage costs $89.99, with the 64GB model costing $119.99. The Fire HD 8 Plus is priced at $109.99 and $139.99 for the 32GB and 64GB models, respectively.
Fire HD 8 Plus bundles featuring the new wireless charging dock cost an additional $30.
Amazon also has an offer where if you buy two tablets, you get $20 off.
Apple's cheapest ipad -- the iPad mini 5 -- starts at $399.
The newFire HD 8andFire HD 8 Plustablets will be released on June 3 and are currently available for pre-order.
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