AmazonFire HD 10 tablet, 10.1", 1080p Full HD, 32 GB, (2021 release), BlackReducing CO2

I'm a iPad/Mac user, but, for kindle book reading, I've used a dedicated Fire Tablet HD 8 that I've had for well over 2 years.When this new model 10 inch Fire Tablet was reduced in price during the holidays in 2021, I decided it was time to make the jump to a larger screen (more (paper) book sized) and gain more battery ife per charge due to a larger battery.This 10 incher did not disappoint at all. As a primary use for Kindle books, I'm getting 20 or more % battery life then the 12 hours the specs suggest this tablet can get.The screen quality for reading is perfect. I typically set it to lower brightness (fixed) and there's no glare in the eyes nor any eye strain when using in a darkened bedroom at night.The faster processor then my older 8 inch HD clearly adds some speed to anything you do on this tablet.There's no lag at all in trying it for video, gaming, etc. As stated though, for me, I use a Fire Tablet primarily as a reader, period.Screen resolution and contrast is excellent, certainly not any better ( and a little less) than my iPad PRO, but, of course we're talking a big difference in cost between tablets here and very different display technologies as well.That said, this 10 inch HD Tablet is no slouch in offering a clear, sharp/detailed display with very sufficient color saturation and accuracy plus nice crisp text over-all.Given Amazon offers just about any app needed for this fire Tablet, it certainly could be used for just about everything that an iPad could be and at a competitive price to the new basic model iPad model that sells in the $330+ dollar range now.Some reviewers said due to where the camera is (oddly) located, one must use this Fire tablet in a case with the cover opening to the right rather then to the conventional left, but, not true. Since this tablet can flip screen orientation based on where the top of screen is located, I'm using a hard shell case for my Fire and the conventional left cover opening as normal. Granted the camera is at the bottom left corner in my configuration, but, that is no issue since if one needs to use the camera, they can orient the tablet however they wish and the screen (and camera) will orient as needed for photos.The net here is you can use the tablet in a case and flip open the left cover as normal.As an owner of both an iPad Mini and an iPad Pro 11 inch, I can say in all honesty, anyone wanting a tablet on a budget and hoping to get some decent performance and screen quality plus great battery life won't be disappointed at all in this new model 10 inch Fire Tablet.I got the base 32 GB version with ads. Ads only show on the screen saver when opening up the sleep/wake cover and a one finger flip up of the screen goes back to where you left off or the home screen. Ads really are not a biggie in this context at all.Given one can add a micro SD card to gain more storage space, and Micro SD cards are dirt cheap now, the 32GB version is fine for me.No complaints at all and 5 stars all around for this Fire Tablet. A well designed tablet at a very good price.I highly recommend it! If you order one, it'll be a definite "keeper".

Just before Christmas in 2021, this item popped up on sale for just $75. We’re an apple family. We have numerous iPads in the house, plus our iPhones, Mac, MacBooks, Apple TV, etc. I’m an audio mixer, and use a product from Avid called the S1. It’s a control surface for Pro Tools that is meant to house a tablet for additional functionality- or eye candy. My older IPad worked, but looked tiny in the cradle, and wasn’t all that useable. I wanted something bigger, but didn’t want to spend the money on yet another iPad. For $75, I was willing to roll the dice.It fits great, looks great, and does exactly what I bought it for.But then I started to explore it deeper. It has built in Alexa with the wake word Amazon. As an audio engineer working from home, I sporadically have actors coming to record. I’ve got Ring doorbells at the entrances, and Echo devices in nearly every room. But for the first time, I can say “Amazon, show me the front door!”, and actually SEE it- and a lot faster than the Ring app on my phone would allow. This was a nice bonus. In fact, in my experience and opinion, Alexa works for much quicker and more reliably than Siri, that I’ve found myself relying on it a lot more. Having Alexa in the tablet to verbalize reminders, appointments, phone calls, etc- all right in front of me, is amazing!I became fascinated with my new toy, and downloaded all the steaming media we subscribe to, plus other apps for news and weather that provide lots of content. I quickly found that I enjoyed watching tv on a 10 inch screen a lot more than on my iPhone. It’s nice to have lunch at the table with my kiddo and share a video we can both easily see and hear. So- this little guy has a great screen and works perfectly for watching shows, movies, YouTube, news, etc.Now- I love my iPhone, and have my music library in iTunes. But when I purchase music, it’s always via Amazon. This is because I get my MP3 files instantly for most albums- but then have a physical disc arrive that often goes unopened. I just like know that HAVE the disc if I ever need to load it again or want to enjoy it in my stereo system. My iPhone can store a decent amount of music internally for when streaming isn’t an option. But I was floored to learn that the HD10 2021 has a micro SD card slot that can store up to 1 TB!!! That’s amazing to me. I can preload entire series, movies, music, photos- anything I need for a long trip or chilling in downtime. For like $25 I added a 400 gig card. Why iPads don’t have this is beyond me.I work with and coach voice actors outside of my day job as a recording engineer. Having that much memory on a tablet and access to an app like WavePad, gives them the ability to record in a pinch while away from their studios. On-screen editing is also fun and easy. I actually added a nifty stylus and case to my HD10, along with a Bluetooth keyboard. It’s essentially a mobile studio, albeit limited.While I haven’t experimented a ton with this- Silk browser (which seems to run on Chrome) allows me to use Source Connect Now to tap into actors or listen to sessions remotely at “CD quality”. Of course you can also use Zoom, Skype, etc.As an apple user, I still want access to my ICloud apps, like Contacts, calendar, Pages, Keynote, Numbers, etc. You can log into your iCloud account and get it all. The trick is to choose “request desktop site”, otherwise you dead-end at “find my device”. You can even log into Apple Music via the browser. So all my apple stuff is still with me!I chose Outlook email to run my various work and personal emails and have a unified calendar. It’s perfect for what I need.For $75, I’m finding myself using it more than I have ever used my iPad. It’s the right screen size for me to actually be productive with it, while also having endless entertainment in reach. Add a case, keyboard and stylus- and you’re good to go!

I decided to go with the 10 HD based upon reviews and the prime price.PROS The HD 10 has a bigger keypad and the larger screen is nice for browsing and reading. Images are sharp and color is bright. Audio is clear. The tablet waa easy to connect and set up. The battery life is good for a day of browsing and reading without needing a charge Even after 3 years. I have had other tablets that feel like that they are going to fall apart the quality of this one is good. Gaming on it does not slow it down. It is used heavly everyday, for 3 years and it still function like it is new. Memory is extendable. on like most newer units.

I needed a new tablet due to the port on my Kindle Fire 7 not connecting or allowing for a good charge. It eventually died completely and would not turn on. I decided to go with the 10 HD based upon reviews and the prime price.PROS The HD 10 has a bigger keypad and the larger screen is nice for browsing and reading. Images are sharp and color is bright. Audio is clear. The tablet waa easy to connect and set up. The battery life is good for a day of browsing and reading without needing a charge. I have not used it enough to know how movies or music will affect the battery life.CONS The 10 HD is a bit more bulky and heavier which was to be expected.I am pleased with this tablet and already adjusting to the larger size. I predict many hours of carefree reading or just browsing my interest.