Compact streaming on a budget: Amazon’s Fire HD 8 tablet drops to a steal of a price
SAVE $40: As of Aug. 19, the Amazon Fire HD 8 tablet is on sale for $89.99 at Amazon. That's a 31% discount on the list price.
The newest edition of the Amazon Fire HD 8 tablet has dropped in price at Amazon, and if you're looking for a budget-friendly tablet for your streaming and browsing, it's a great choice. As of Aug. 19, it's currently down to $89.99, saving you $40 on the list price.
It has an 8-inch HD display for streaming, gaming, and scrolling on social media, as well as a hexa-core processor, up to 4GB of RAM, and 64GB of storage (this can be expanded by up to 1TB with a microSD card), so it runs smoothly at all times.
It's a great tablet for use on the go, thanks to its 13-hour battery life, so you won't run out of juice mid-day. It also has a range of smart tools that help make popular tasks easier. These include tools for drafting emails, summarizing pages, and creating wallpapers.
As with most Amazon devices, this tablet comes with Alexa built in. You can use it to make video calls, listen to music, check the news and weather, set reminders, and control any compatible smart home devices.
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Lois Mackenzie is a freelance reporter at Mashable. Over the years she has written for many publications, covering everything from the local news to the best pair of running shoes. You can find bylines in publications including Fit&Well, Metro, and Coach magazine, usually covering deals on everything from earbuds to TVs, or guides on how to beat your half marathon time.
Lois also holds a Master's degree in Digital Journalism from Strathclyde University and obtained a Master of Arts in English Literature at the University of Aberdeen.
