Amazon release the Fire HD 8
Designed to appeal to the whole family, the Amazon Fire HD 8 is an affordable machine which is automatically linked to Prime, making it easy for users to access their favourite films, TV shows and playlists. At around £130, the Fire HD 8 is cheaper than a number of high-end tablets on the market today, however, if you're looking to bag a better bargain you might be more interested in Amazon's plans to release a £50 device.
The Fire HD 8
All you need to know
- A lightweight device that weighes a mere 311 grams, the Fire HD 8 is extremely portable, making it easy to access your favourite programmes on the move. In terms of weight, the Fire HD 8 compares favourably both to the Galaxy Tab A, (which weighes 313 grams) and to the Lenovo Tab 2, (which weighes 360g.)
- For fans of device personalisation, the Fire HD 8 is available in four colours: blue, orange, black and magenta. Though available in a range of striking colours, the Fire 8 has not been built with the strongest materials: in a bid to keep the overall price of the tablet to a minimum, Amazon have used low quality, (yet sturdy,) materials.
- Like the latest £50 Fire tablet, (available for pre-order on the Amazon website,) the Fire HD 8 runs on the latest Android operating system, Fire OS 5 Bellini.
- Built specifically by Amazon to take advantage of their film and video streaming services, the Fire HD 8 is the ideal device for individuals who either frequently purchase content from Amazon or, who are members of Amazon Prime. If you are a fan of Amazon's on-demand streaming services and you are looking for an entertainment-orientated tablet, the Fire HD 8 may be the device that's right for you.
- Depending on the model you choose, the Fire HD 8 is available with either 8 or 16GB of internal storage. For those who wish to store a greater number of photos or videos on their device, the Fire 8 comes equipped with a microSD card slot which allows the user to expand the machine's internal memory by a further 128GB.
- The Fire HD 8 has been specifically built with entertainment in mind and, as such, it is ideal for watching videos and films. That being said, it can take some time to successfully download your favourite shows.
- If you have a passion for high quality gaming, the Fire HD 8 may not be the best choice of device as it may struggle with the quality (and complexity) of high-end games. If you're in the market for a gaming tablet, take a look at the Nvidia Shield.
