This Amazon Fire Tablet offers a comprehensive range of features to cater to your entertainment and productivity needs. Whether you’re checking emails, reading books, listening to audiobooks, playing games, or streaming TV, this tablet has got you covered. The 8-inch model is particularly well-suited for those who prefer a larger screen for immersive viewing and reading experiences. However, it’s not too large to be unwieldy, making it a comfortable choice for everyday use. To enhance your tablet’s protection and extend its lifespan, I recommend investing in a suitable tablet cover. In terms of performance, this tablet delivers exceptional results. The screen boasts a sharp display, ensuring clear and vibrant visuals. Switching between programs is seamless and lag-free, thanks to advanced technology that has come a long way in recent years. It’s remarkable how you can purchase a tablet of this caliber at an affordable price.

I've had older versions of Kindle Fire tablets. I actually had the original 1st edition fire tablet,and it was slower than molasses in a snow storm. This tablet is light years better than the original, but it should be due to technology advances. It's a great tablet that has great features and battery life. Once it's set up, and you've made all your personal adjustments, it's really a great value! It runs on its own operating system, (not Android, or Apple) though I personally feel, Android users would feel more at home with this operating system. The Amazon app store is better than when it first launched, but not as deep with apps as you would find on Google Play, or the App store for Apple. Non the less, you should find plenty of variety to choose from, and most apps are free. If you're a Prime member, you will love the ability to watch Prime shows/ movies right from the tablet. If you're an avid reader, then the Kindle reading app is great. I feel the 8 HD probably has the perfect screen size, as it sits right between the size of a larger cellphone, and a smaller laptop. This size tablet also makes it easier to hold, and easy to store when traveling.

This seems to be to be equivalent to the HD 8 Plus from the previous gen. It is fast enough for a basic consumption device (unlike the basic HD 8 from the previous gen, which I found frustratingly sluggish even as an e-reader). The screen quality is just good enough. And I mean that positively. Its actually good enough without being unnecessarily gorgeous like an iPad Mini or something (For comparison, the Fire 7 is NOT good enough, in my opinion). I love the screen size AND the bezel size. I really appreciate that Amazon's designers understand than many of us want a place for our thumbs. Smaller bezels are not always better. Keep in mind that my five-star review is about the balance that Amazon offers regarding quality, usability, and price. If people want a full-featured tablet that can handle more than books, movies, and basic games, then consider an iPad or a more premium Android device. You might not get all the apps you want from the Amazon app store, and not everyone will want to figure out the necessary steps to get other Android apps. Plus, they might slow the device down if you do get them. But for me this is mostly an affordable (especially when on sale) quality full-color e-reader, and I love the look and feel of it.

Got this as an early Christmas gift (2024) and I love this tablet so much. It makes it easy for me to use my communication app (I am autistic and can have trouble speaking sometimes) and it's such a great tablet and the quality is super nice. The screen has great quality as well and the picture on the screen is super sharp, which is nice. Apps are a bit slim, I think that's the right word for it, but there are some apps that I wish were on the tablet that aren't like discord, tumblr, snapchat etc. and I don't want to download some sketchy extension in order to use Google Play, which is really dumb and I shouldn't have to do that. That's the only downside of the tablet, but I wanted to make sure it was here in the review so that people who want to buy this tablet can see the transparency of it. Other than that one issue, the tablet is a great thing and I was super excited about receiving it from a friend for Christmas. I use it a lot to play free games and use my communication app and I use it to take notes for DND nights with my friends. It's great and I recommend it!

I must have gotten the very first Amazon Tablet ever made. It was afordable and reliable and useful. After all these years every Amazon model increases its Tablet's capabilities while still staying completly reliable and affordable. It is always getting better; this Tablet Increases in speed, with more storage and with a display that keeps looking nicer with every update. When I read Reviews about this Tablet it is always rated not as great as "the other" really expensive tablets for sale. That maybe true, but it does exactly what I need it to do and it performs all task flawlessly with a display thats looks beautiful. I am very greatful for all Amazon has done...

I purchased this tablet as a gift for my teen, who is an avid reader, and it has been absolutely fantastic so far! Its compact size makes it incredibly easy to carry and keep on hand wherever they go. The durability gives me peace of mind, especially knowing it will hold up to daily use. It’s such a great value for the price, the functionality is awesome and has made reading so much more convenient compared to lugging around multiple books. My teen loves it, and I couldn’t be happier with this purchase—it’s the perfect solution for book lovers on the go!