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New Amazon Fire HD 8 tablets launched with a base price tag of $90

By Anam Hamid

Updated: May 20, 2020, 1:16 AM

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New Amazon Fire HD 8 tablets launched with a base price tag of $90

Amazon has refreshed the Fire HD 8 lineup with a faster processor, longer battery life, and more storage.

The new range consists of Fire HD 8, Fire HD 8 Plus, and Fire HD 8 Kids Edition. All are underpinned by a 2.0 GHz quad-core processor which Amazon says will result in a 30 percent performance boost when compared to the previous generation. All three slates sport an 8-inches display and come with USB-C ports for charging.

The tablets also get a Game Mode that mutes notification from other apps during gaming sessions.

A little costlier than the previous generation, but still pretty affordable

The Fire HD 8 offers 2GB of RAM and 32GB or 64GB of internal storage. The internal memory is expandable up to 1TB with a microSD card. Amazon claims that the model can last up to 12 hours on a single charge. It is available in the colors Black, Plum, Twilight Blue, White, and Slate. Price starts at $90, which is $10 more than that of its predecessor.

The Fire HD 8 Plus comes with 3GB of RAM and it can also be charged wirelessly, but you will have to get a wireless charger yourself. The USB-C charger is faster than the one bundled in with the entry-level version. With this one, you also get a six-month subscription to Kindle Unlimited. The Fire HD 8 Plus will set you back $110 in its base configuration.

And lastly, there is a Fire HD 8 Kids Edition, which, as the name implies, is aimed at children. It has 2GB of RAM and 32GB of expandable native storage. Extras include a Kid-Proof Case, 1 year of FreeTime Unlimited which will give your children access to more than 20,000 apps, games, videos, books, and educational content, and a 2-year worry-free guarantee, which means if your kid breaks the slate, Amazon will replace it for free. This one costs $140 and is available in the colors Blue, Pink, and Purple. For those looking to buy two tablets, Amazon is offering a discount of $70.

Pre-orders have started and shipments will begin on June 3.

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Anam Hamid is a computer scientist turned tech journalist who has a keen interest in the tech world, with a particular focus on smartphones and tablets. She has previously written for Android Headlines and has also been a ghostwriter for several tech and car publications. Anam is not a tech hoarder and believes in using her gadgets for as long as possible. She is concerned about smartphone addiction and its impact on future generations, but she also appreciates the convenience that phones have brought into our lives. Anam is excited about technological advancements like folding screens and under-display sensors, and she often wonders about the future of technology. She values the overall experience of a device more than its individual specs and admires companies that deliver durable, high-quality products. In her free time, Anam enjoys reading, scrolling through Reddit and Instagram, and occasionally refreshing her programming skills through tutorials.