Amazon to Offer Major Discounts as It Winds Down Fire HD Tablet Production

Amazon has decided to phase out its Fire HD tablets in favor of more expensive Alexa Tablets. While this shift signals the end of affordable yet quality tablets from the company, there’s still a great deal to be had on the ad-supported Amazon Fire HD 10, now priced at a low $72.99, which is a hefty $82 off. Although it may not be the fastest tablet on the market, it serves as a reliable choice for streaming movies, reading, or browsing the internet, and it will continue to receive security updates.

The Fire HD 10 stands out in Amazon’s budget-friendly Fire lineup, and at its current price, it’s even a bit cheaper than the Fire HD 8. It features a spacious 10.1-inch 1080p display, making it a more enjoyable experience for watching shows and reading compared to the smaller, lower-resolution screen of the Fire HD 8. Additionally, it boasts improved front-facing cameras for video calls and offers up to 13 hours of battery life, ensuring it won’t die on you during long trips.

If the built-in 32GB storage isn’t sufficient, you can expand it with a microSD card slot that supports up to 1TB, allowing you to download more apps, movies, shows, and books for offline enjoyment. Plus, the Fire HD 10 includes a 3.5mm headphone jack, a feature that’s missing on newer iPads. For those who enjoy smart assistants, the Fire HD 10 is compatible with Alexa Plus, which Prime members can access for free. This upgraded AI assistant can handle more complex requests and is particularly handy for managing smart home devices, although results can vary for other tasks.

It’s worth noting that the Fire HD 10 operates on Amazon’s Fire OS instead of Android (the new Alexa Tablets come with Google Play Store pre-installed). However, you can sideload Android apps onto it fairly easily, though be aware that the Fire HD 10’s lower-end specs might affect the performance of your favorite Android apps and games.