You won’t really get fast-charging through that port, but it’s handy to be able to charge your modern devices with all the same cables, and inclusion of such a port is a little overdue for Amazon. This is the first Fire HD tablet to offer a USB-C port, which is nice to see. On the right side, there’s a MicroSD card slot to expand on the built-in storage. In the end, I didn’t mind the layout, but it’s a little strange to have the USB-C port at the top, and the power button and volume rocker at the bottom, when you want to use the device in portrait mode. The webcam is placed horizontally rather than vertically, and when used in the horizontal layout, you’ll get the volume rocker, power button, USB-C port, and headphone jack on the left side. The Fire HD 8’s layout of buttons and ports could use work. It’s largely made from plastic that won’t scratch or dent easily. Due to that bulk, the tablet feels relatively tough. However, once you add a case, it starts getting even heftier. Considering the overall size, it’s still reasonably lightweight. I reviewed the white model, and it looks good enough - though the more colorful models have more flair.Īs someone who usually uses the entry-level iPad for any tablet needs, the Fire HD 8 does feel a little thick, coming in at 9.7mm compared to the iPad’s 7.5mm. Those colors include white, black, twilight blue, and plum. The tablet comes in a range of colors, which is perhaps the most unique thing about it.
The Fire HD 8 offers an 8-inch display, with half-inch bezels around the display. But what are the sacrifices? A basic design with a few quirks At a super-low $90, the Fire HD 8 may well be the best option under $100 - partially because it’s one of the only options under $100. However, the headline feature is still the price.
For example, there’s now a USB-C port on the bottom, along with a new chip that claims 30% better performance. Price, availability, and warranty informationĪmazon’s new Fire HD 8 isn’t radically different compared to the previous-generation Fire HD 8, but it does offer a few upgrades.Lackluster performance, good battery life.
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