Fire HD 8 Plus tablet, HD display, 32 GB, (2020 release), our best 8" tablet for portable entertainment, Slate, without lockscreen ads

So I've had my Fire HD 8 Plus for a few days now and thought I'd share my impressions.Let me say that so far, I'm really enjoying this little tablet. I went into this expecting a device that would stream content - not much more than that - and to date, I'm very pleased. Netflix, Amazon Prime (and a few channels I subscribe to), Plex, Disney+, and others work just fine, and the quality is fantastic for an 8" screen. I haven't run into any problems so far. I was a subscriber to HBO and Shudder, but I simply canceled those memberships and joined again through Amazon Prime Video channels. The pricing is exactly the same, so why not, and they work flawlessly.Yes, there are ads that display on the lock screen, but that doesn't bother me at all. In fact, sometimes I find the suggestions useful.I've installed a few social media apps (Facebook, Instagram, etc.), and again, no problems there. I had to get used to the interface as it differs from my iOS devices, but on the whole, it was painless.The Kindle app is very important to me (I own an Amazon Oasis) and for viewing content that is graphically heavy, it's great. It's also very cool that I can order Kindle content, and have it sent to my Oasis, AND my Fire HD 8.WiFi is speedy and by taking advantage of Amazon's pre-configuration, it was the very definition of simple to connect to my router.Battery life can be an issue for some, but I am VERY happy with how the HD 8 performs. It actually beats the battery life of my Oasis, which I find surprising.The one thing that I would point out as a *slight* negative: the screen attracts fingerprints like crazy. I find myself continually cleaning my screen ('cause that's how I roll). It would be awesome if Amazon would offer a screen protector, but on searching for one, I came up empty.I ordered the HD 8 Plus (10th Generation, watch for that) case, and it fits like a glove. Some have written reviews to the effect that the case feels "cardboardy" - for want of a better term - but for me, it provides a nice level of comfort that my device is protected.So those are my first impressions. If you're looking for an iPad replacement, look elsewhere, or bite the bullet and order an iPad. For what I want, the HD 8 Plus performs.ADDENDUM: 8.14.2020Wireless charging is a big plus and works with any of the 3 wireless chargers I have. It even charges in the case, which surprised me; my iPhone has to be removed from the case to charge wirelessly. Very cool!ADDENDUM: 11.18.2020Still no major complaints. Sometimes the Wi-fi seems a bit sluggish (I have at least 300mbps through wifi) but nothing that is too annoying. Time to time streaming video apps have to buffer, but it's not awful. But having said that, the utilities offered for the Fire HD 8 are really POOR. I have tried several optimizations, and general-purpose utility apps and they are mostly useless. I confess it would be nice if the FireOs would open the Google Play Store.

This Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus is a great complementary device for those who already have a real computer. This is true whether that real computer is a desktop or a laptop. Windows 10 or Mac Os, it doesn't matter. As long as you have a "real" computer, this Fire HD 8 Plus table is a great companion device. Perhaps the best companion device for most people.I work in the IT field. In my opinion, most people overbuy and overspend on technology devices. Which is fine, buying that new toy can be fun. For a while. But know this. A lot of you what buy, you can do without. Let me explain. A computing device like a desktop or a laptop gives you the most versatility. Add a smart phone and those are all the tech needed by the majority of people. Most do not need a writing tablet to draw on or take notes on. Most just need a secondary device for portability and quick access. A Fire tablet will do that.I own a Windows 10 and a Macbook laptops. I also own an iPad. Occasionally, I would use my Kindle reader and my old Fire HDX 7. I only need three to meet all of my needs. One laptop, my smart phone, and a tablet. I only use the ipad to pick fights on Twitter, make quick purchases on Amazon, and check my email. I may go on Facebook once in a while. Guess what. Any Windows 10 or Macbook would do those and with more versatility. My smart phone would do all of those, although with a lot less versatility and more aggravation. An Amazon Fire tablet will do all of those things, with more finesse and ease than a smart phone. And just as well as an iPad.I bought this new Fire to replace a 2015 Fire HDX 7. The HDX 7 is still in perfect shape. The battery holds as much charge as when it was new. But it no longer runs the Amazon shopping app. That's the only thing wrong with it. My Kindle is also of 2015 vintage. That Kindle is also still in perfect condition. But this newer model has updates that I wanted. Like front and rear facing cameras. The HDX 7 only has a front facing camera. I wanted to run the Amazon shopping app, for ease of use. I also wanted to start a relationship with the charming Alexa. It doesn't mean I'm dumping Sirri though.I can readily recommend this Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus for most people who already have a true computer, whether it's Windows or Mac. This is a great companion device for those who already have a computer. It is a lot less expensive than an iPad and does almost as much. It is also a lot more durable. Most tablets are used for media consumption and social interactions. You can do those on this Fire. The only thing you might miss is a browser like Safari or Edge. Silk works fine and it has gotten better over the years, but I still prefer a traditional browser.I did not order the wireless dock. This Fire will be carried with me to work. Charging with the USB is fine for now. I bought the Amazon protective sleeve that was made for this device. You want to keep your Fire in some kind of a protective sleeve so the screen does not get scratched.When you buy tech toys, find the sweet spot. Always buy something that can be upgraded. I have added more RAM as well as upgraded the hard drive to solid state on my 5-year-old Windows 10 laptop. It still runs great after five years. It is a high-end Lenovo model. Likewise, I bought the Fire HD 8 Plus because you can add additional storage easily. You cannot really upgrade an iPad. I am not saying buy high end, but pay more up front and keep the device for a lot longer.This Fire HD 8 Plus is a fine device. No, it will not meet the needs of the artists who wants to use a pen/stylus to draw. It will not meet the requirements of the busy college student who wants to take precise notes by hand on a tablet. But it will capably do email, twitter, facebook, Amazon purchases, take pictures, make videos, ebooks, audiobooks, just fine. The Silk browser has gotten better and works well.

The extra ram realy helps with more demanding games but its still a budget device so dont expect too much. It runs just about everything i want just fine and has easily helped occupy my time. The camera is complete garbage though incapable of any level of detail, i'm not sure what they were saving cost wise by using what they did since high quality cameras are fairly common theses days in like everything. The screen is decent sized to make reading game text easier but the cons are remote updates without prompts that can install apps and take up space like freevee which i never use but am not able to remove, you also cant do normaly manual things like change date and time so it also cuts out exploits in some offline games to save time.

El paquete se recibió a tiempo, y la recomiendo totalmente a gente que la quiera utilizar para leer, ver videos y jugar ocasionalmente.Recomiendo comprar el modelo plus sobre la normal dado que existe mucha diferencia en tiempo de carga en las aplicaciones, incluye carga inalámbrica y se puede transformar en un echo show con una base especial de carga inalámbrica.Recomiendo comprar la funda original.