How about mentioning that it is the only device that can read your Kindle books out loud to you without paying for the audible book. That is the sole reason I bought a Kindle Fire.
Purchased the Fire HD 8 a few days ago. I have the 10. I need a smaller one that's lighter weight and easier to carry. To read books, it's more convenient.
Yeah that’s what I’ve been thinking about doing. I have the Fire 10 Plus 64GB, thought bigger screen is better, but it’s heavy. Will be waiting for Prime Day discount for Fire 8 Plus
Yeah, I use the Plus version. Not as awesome as my old iPad 7 (now owned by my wife), but serviceable for my needs of reading comics, mags, and newspapers, streaming Netflix, UA-cam, writing my articles sometimes, and...that's it. I don't play games on it. Update: I was able to install PPSSPP on it and played my favorite falcom games! Super awesome!!
@@emileblanche5868 Well, seeing as it is also an android, it supports all writing apps you'd find on Google Play. But I use apkpure app, instead. Just fine, nonetheless.
I bought the Fire HD 8 2017 model and it's served me well over the years but I just upgraded to the 2022 model. Like you said, not much has changed. I expected it to be a little snappier, but really it isn't. I do however like the other upgrades, such as more storage, slightly better battery, a better screen ratio (the 2017 was taller yet not as wide) and the fact that the Fire OS is now on version 8. The 2017 only went up to version 5. I mainly use this device as a way to watch movies on airplanes and for that, it's honestly really fun and practical.
Got it for £60 on a black friday deal, I put in a 1tb sd card with 1000 albums on it in hi-res flac files. Now streaming from the amazon bluetooth 5.2 to a bluetooth 5.2 reciever connected to my marantz hi-fi with no delay & its amazing. Total cost was about £160 but nothing to me as wife got it all for my Christmas.
When they first started their tablet range it didn’t make much sense. Samsung, huawei and alike had their own budget phablets and tablets that were the same or cheaper than amazons with more power, features and better build quality. As time has gone on though, those other brands have run the price up on all their lower end devices which has made amazons tablets a really good option for media consumption.
The Amazon Fire 'Kindle' HD 8/plus is pretty good for its price and its also quite robust which is a bonus. Downside is as mentioned low internal storage size and cameras. If you need a budget tablet to read some books on, put some basic video file on and photos and doc on, then the Fire HD8/plus is a good choice.
I was very surprised when, only yesterday when I got my brand New Tablet, that it already had the UA-cam icon. And I was immediately able to watch any UA-cam video I wanted!!!!!
Just bought this in the rose color for manga and light novels and can't wait for it to arrive. Mis;laced my kindle and this was on for $99 cdn vs. the kindle I would have bought being $209. Decided on this because sometimes manga has some color pages and I liked colored covers, plus the larger screen size--8 rather than 6.8--will help with my eye sight. I've had tablets at a variety of price points in the past. Looking forward to this inexpensive little thing doing a very specific job and hopefully doing it well.
Dont know what you did on the fire 8 but I have just under 1000 hi- res flac albums using a 1gb sd card, you stream that music from the hd 8 to a bluetooth reciever installed on a marantz hifi, its amazing with no delays & great sound. Mayve you use the older hd 8. ?
Can you use this tablet with a Firestick to transfer Prime Video content to a TV? Is the video quality limited to the tablet quality or would it be better quality on a TV? I do not have unlimited internet, so I have to download Prime Video content and am unable to stream.
Google services can be installed on this tablet. I have it working perfectly on my hd8 plus 2022 with no issues and now running the proper UA-cam app. Now l have a full android portable wireless charging tablet 😁😁
I want to buy it for kids so they can play games. Till now they play on smartphones but its two old LGs outdated long time ago 😂 So is this tablet good for kids to play games?
Depends on your usage. I got the 8 because 10 is pretty big for my need. And my needs are dedicated manga reader and occasional anime watching sessions
Terrible if you enjoy reading books in different formats like PDF and EPUD ect. Don't get the fire 8 it is straight up rubbish. It don't play mp3's it don't show your own JPEG and PNG images. You have to formart micro sd cards to use them and even that system is horrible. It has bad obscured apps exclusively for the fire. If you think later on you can just change the OS to android think again because it will constantly stop working for you.
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How about mentioning that it is the only device that can read your Kindle books out loud to you without paying for the audible book. That is the sole reason I bought a Kindle Fire.
Oh WOW that's fabulous thank you for sharing that
Wait what please tell me how 😢
It's in the font or menu settings when you're in your book, on the Kindle.
Interesting, did not know this!
Purchased the Fire HD 8 a few days ago. I have the 10. I need a smaller one that's lighter weight and easier to carry. To read books, it's more convenient.
Yeah that’s what I’ve been thinking about doing. I have the Fire 10 Plus 64GB, thought bigger screen is better, but it’s heavy. Will be waiting for Prime Day discount for Fire 8 Plus
Same folks! Bought the 8 plus as a ebook reader (got it 54% cheaper)
is the screen good enough for reading books?
Yeah, I use the Plus version. Not as awesome as my old iPad 7 (now owned by my wife), but serviceable for my needs of reading comics, mags, and newspapers, streaming Netflix, UA-cam, writing my articles sometimes, and...that's it. I don't play games on it.
Update: I was able to install PPSSPP on it and played my favorite falcom games! Super awesome!!
I’m thinking about getting a Fire Tablet and I want to know what app do you use for typing? Is there a built in notepad?
@@emileblanche5868 Well, seeing as it is also an android, it supports all writing apps you'd find on Google Play. But I use apkpure app, instead. Just fine, nonetheless.
I bought the Fire HD 8 2017 model and it's served me well over the years but I just upgraded to the 2022 model. Like you said, not much has changed. I expected it to be a little snappier, but really it isn't. I do however like the other upgrades, such as more storage, slightly better battery, a better screen ratio (the 2017 was taller yet not as wide) and the fact that the Fire OS is now on version 8. The 2017 only went up to version 5. I mainly use this device as a way to watch movies on airplanes and for that, it's honestly really fun and practical.
Just bought the fire 8hd (normal not plus). £42. Can't argue with that for something to watch tv and films on and reading books etc
If you buy it definitely jailbreak it. In stock configuration it is a device designed to sell you stuff/subscriptions.
Got it for £60 on a black friday deal, I put in a 1tb sd card with 1000 albums on it in hi-res flac files. Now streaming from the amazon bluetooth 5.2 to a bluetooth 5.2 reciever connected to my marantz hi-fi with no delay & its amazing. Total cost was about £160 but nothing to me as wife got it all for my Christmas.
When they first started their tablet range it didn’t make much sense. Samsung, huawei and alike had their own budget phablets and tablets that were the same or cheaper than amazons with more power, features and better build quality.
As time has gone on though, those other brands have run the price up on all their lower end devices which has made amazons tablets a really good option for media consumption.
The Amazon Fire 'Kindle' HD 8/plus is pretty good for its price and its also quite robust which is a bonus. Downside is as mentioned low internal storage size and cameras. If you need a budget tablet to read some books on, put some basic video file on and photos and doc on, then the Fire HD8/plus is a good choice.
I was very surprised when, only yesterday when I got my brand New Tablet, that it already had the UA-cam icon. And I was immediately able to watch any UA-cam video I wanted!!!!!
That's a real plus for sure
...ty...very informative...BTW, love the hand print art on the wall and definitely adore that Fender Tweed amp...
Just bought this in the rose color for manga and light novels and can't wait for it to arrive. Mis;laced my kindle and this was on for $99 cdn vs. the kindle I would have bought being $209. Decided on this because sometimes manga has some color pages and I liked colored covers, plus the larger screen size--8 rather than 6.8--will help with my eye sight. I've had tablets at a variety of price points in the past. Looking forward to this inexpensive little thing doing a very specific job and hopefully doing it well.
how is it so far? is it suitable for video watching/ playing light games?
No comments on using it as an e-reader. Thank you for this review for other things though. 🙂
My amazon tab i bought way back 2020 is still working perfectly.
Very nice video with great information and NO damn robots.
Dont know what you did on the fire 8 but I have just under 1000 hi- res flac albums using a 1gb sd card, you stream that music from the hd 8 to a bluetooth reciever installed on a marantz hifi, its amazing with no delays & great sound. Mayve you use the older hd 8. ?
Nice, informative vids 👍
It would be SO COOL if this had a third party backbone like controller.
Thank you so much for helping me save some money on this year's Black Friday lol
On the UA-cam app I get no ads lol that's nice
the only thing I need it for is Zoom meetings for work (good picture and audio). Which one is better?
Epub? PDFs? Can you transfer books directly?
Its an okay tablet, but for the price it's awesome
Omg are you Cam from PhoneDog, i hear a familiar voice and suddenly think it could be you.
Yep. It’s me. Just quite a lot older now 😂
How do you clear the cache on this tablet? Thanks
Can you use this tablet with a Firestick to transfer Prime Video content to a TV? Is the video quality limited to the tablet quality or would it be better quality on a TV? I do not have unlimited internet, so I have to download Prime Video content and am unable to stream.
is Pokemon Go listed in google play there? I got HD7 2022 and it doesnt exist 😐 8 got no stock til next year
is it goood for reading books?
Do you have to have a prime membership to use this tablet?
I’m a musician and am looking for a small tablet to play mp4 videos on. Does anyone know if this be done on the Amazon?
Can’t wait to get this for Christmas and debloat it and add Gapps
You can’t get the standard UA-cam app on this tablet, Google Play cannot be side loaded 🤷🏻♂️
Google services can be installed on this tablet. I have it working perfectly on my hd8 plus 2022 with no issues and now running the proper UA-cam app. Now l have a full android portable wireless charging tablet 😁😁
I downloaded Google Playstore on my fire HD 8, smooth.
How did you do it??? I am thinking of returning tomorrow...
GPS board in this yet...?
Can you put kids youtube on the tablet I can't find this answer wrote anywhere
no but actually yes
Is the new upgraded camera good for document scanning?
We have the same last name❤❤
Papa
What plus version? Nothing on the Amazon website...
Any good for roblox
I want to buy it for kids so they can play games. Till now they play on smartphones but its two old LGs outdated long time ago 😂 So is this tablet good for kids to play games?
100% they even have a feature for kids only so they are limited with apps and such
get the hd 8 plus cuz it has an extra gig of ram so the games can run a bit faster, dont expect to be running games like roblox smooth at all tho
The 8 is too slow imo. If you want a decent budget tablet I suggest at least getting the HD 10.
Depends on your usage. I got the 8 because 10 is pretty big for my need. And my needs are dedicated manga reader and occasional anime watching sessions
What's the 10 got that makes it faster ?. I do have the previous 10 & and it was awfully slow.
ITS JUST A LITTLE 💩
Terrible if you enjoy reading books in different formats like PDF and EPUD ect. Don't get the fire 8 it is straight up rubbish. It don't play mp3's it don't show your own JPEG and PNG images. You have to formart micro sd cards to use them and even that system is horrible. It has bad obscured apps exclusively for the fire. If you think later on you can just change the OS to android think again because it will constantly stop working for you.