Given that the primary use of many tablets is the consumption of media, the screen is make or break in almost every instance. In all, this is an unassuming device, which at 363g is no dainty presence in the hand, but one which exudes a certain kind of design confidence that comes from precisely knowing one’s niche. On the front of the device can be found the 8-inch 800 x 1280 screen along with the 2MP selfie camera. The left side houses two small cutouts for the twin speakers, while the right side holds a microSD card slot. Each side is almost completely flush, apart from the top, which contains the volume buttons, a 3.5mm headphone jack (hooray), the power button and a micro USB port (boo). The back of the Fire HD 8 (2018) houses an Amazon logo and the rear-facing camera. Saying this, we did encounter an odd flex in certain portions of the rear of the device, however this may simply be a quirk of the review unit. This is a device for families, for those who value cash above flash. With a sturdy plastic build and the advertised durability, users can feel comfortable tossing one around the home (though never too enthusiastically) mostly without consequence. The Amazon Fire HD 8 (2018) fits right in to this lifestyle. It lives in the space between the cushions of the sofa, or at the bottom of a satchel. It is something which people come home to, which is used during downtime. Think of it as a swish suit, a luxury object.įrom this, a cheap tablet is the equivalent of a pair of comfy slippers. A smartphone is something the user takes in their hand throughout the day, in front of a great many people - in short it is a prime example of conspicuous consumption. Tablets at the budget end of the spectrum incur a different set of criteria to be judged by when compared to smartphones. Slightly creaky, but reassuringly weighty.There is other competition in this space too though, such as the Lenovo Smart Display and Google Home Hub for example. What marks the 8th generation of the Fire tablets above all those which have come before is the optional inclusion of the ‘Show’ dock.īy adding this dock to the slate, which also has Amazon's Alexa assistant included, what has been created is a serious rival to Amazon’s own dedicated Echo Show. Still, whatever version you choose this is a cheap tablet. You also have to pay an extra $15/£10 if you want a version without lock screen adverts.
That price above is for a 16GB model, but you can also get a 32GB one for $109.99 / £99.99 (roughly AU$155) or add a ‘Show’ charging dock to either version for more money still. Amazon still sells the previous generation of tablets, so be sure to check you're buying the 8th generation that was released in 2018. The Amazon Fire HD 8 (2018) is available now direct from Amazon in the US and UK for $79.99 / £59.99 (around AU$110). Amazon Fire HD 8 (2018) price and availability
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