Before too long, my HD 10 was set up in the same way as my HD 8. I did notice that I needed to run Google Play before I was able to obtain the Google Services ID number, and updated that post accordingly I also had to reboot a couple of times during the Launcherhijack process but found that the current version, 4.0.2, does work just fine with this current Fire.Īfter that, it was just a matter of re-downloading all the apps I’m currently using from the Google Play Store (or, in a couple of cases, Amazon-for some reason, the current Google Play version of Netflix isn’t compatible with the Fire, but Amazon’s version is), and reorganizing them in the Google Now launcher. Those were, in fact, the first things I did on getting the tablet: I went back to my old instructional posts on installing Google Play, registering the tablet with Google, and installing the new launcher-and they worked like a charm. And it’s got the same capacity to be upgraded with the Google Play services and a new launcher. It’s got the same quality of cameras and speakers, the same launcher and app store, the same SD card capability. The HD 10 is, in every way that counts, simply a bigger Fire. I just wish it was a little less Amazon and a little more Android.The contents of the Fire HD 10 carton: the tablet, 9 watt adapter, USB cable, and pamphlets. But dollar-for-dollar, this Amazon Fire HD 8 review has explained why there is no better affordable tablet than the Fire HD 8. The iPad mini offers blazingly faster performance, a larger screen and the best app store in the world (though developers may disagree), but it costs $310 more than the Fire HD 8 on most days, and Amazon will most certainly discount their own slate come Prime Day 2020. The Fire HD 8 wouldn't feel so compromised, though, if it could just get Google apps, so you could use Chrome and not rely on Amazon's Silk web browser. Though, considering the HD 8’s epic battery life, you won’t need to refuel it often. Again, these companies know their audiences, and who am I to say those aren't welcome shortcuts to bargain priced products? Amazon Fire HD 8 review: Verdictįor casual TV watching and music listening, the Fire HD 8's screen and speakers prove it to be a solid device for all the basics, and its USB-C port means you can charge it with the same cable your new laptop uses. The Walmart onn, for what it's worth, has the Play Store, and its biggest sin is pushing a lot of links to Walmart in the interface. Lastly, Amazon's Silk browser is still slow and stilted, and not nearly as smooth as its namesake. But none of the major podcast apps (PocketCasts, Overcast, Downcast) are available on Fire tablets, and neither is WhatApp, one of the biggest messaging apps on the planet. Thankfully, some of the modern basics, such as Spotify and TikTok, are on FireOS. That being said, vocals came out clearly, drum cymbals hit crisply and piano keys clinked accurately. As I listened to tracks by Run The Jewels, Carly Ray Jepsen and The National, I repeatedly found myself wishing I could turn the tablet up to 11. The Fire HD 8 produces pleasing sound but with not nearly as much volume as I'd prefer. Scrolling wasn't as smooth, however, when I tried reading a web page in the Silk web browser, which has always underperformed in my opinion. The 8-inch Fire HD's touchscreen proved responsive as I tapped and navigated the FireOS menus. However, viewing angles leave something to be desired: A conversation between Tracy Jordan and Kenneth the Page darkened when I viewed it from 30 degrees to the left or right. Our light meter clocked the Fire HD 8 as emitting up to 444 nits of brightness, which makes it a dimmer than the iPad mini (490 nits) and brighter than Fire 7 (370 nits) and the Walmart onn (273 nits). The HD 8 Plus is $20 more, and throws in support for wireless charging, and Amazon bundles it with Angreat's Made for Amazon Wireless Charging Dock in a $139 package.Īccording to our colorimeter, the Fire HD 8 produces up to 80% of the sRGB spectrum, which beats the Amazon Fire 7 (66%) and the Walmart onn (73%). The Fire HD 8 starts at $89, which is $10 more than the 2018 Fire HD 8. Supports wireless charging, 9 watt faster-charging power adapter includedĪmazon Fire HD 8 2020 release date and price Kid-proof case with adjustable stand, in blue, pink, or purple
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