This is my second refurbished Fire tablet as the first one was lost for awhile. It has been so essential to me that I couldn't wait until the first one turned up so I bought another. It's impossible to tell the difference between a refurbished Kindle and a new one. Since I'm an avid reader it's also been my go-to while I'm waiting, in doctors' offices, in lube at the store, when waiting for a friend, etc. The is plenty of memory to download several books, as well as samples of books in order to decide whether I'll be interested, keeps the operating system working smoothly, contains lots of apps (guitar tuner, learning bass lines, dictionaries, lyric helps, study helps (Greek, Hebrew, Bible Commentaries), and there's still room to download a few Amazon Prime videos at one time so that, if the Wifi in my neighborhood is slow due to a storm, I don't have to have a show interrupted because it's buffering. I just delete them when I'm done and have room to download more. I also have Netflix and a few others downloaded in case nothing on Prime appeals to me. This really is a full, portable entertainment center that I reach for any- and every time, day or night. It's 100% reliable. It never doesn't work. It doesn't matter whether I feel like reading, studying, watching a movie, or listening to music. Anything that can possibly interest and entertain me is literally right at my fingertips - - or if my hands are busy, Alexa is always available to help. The screen is large enough to read from and watch movies on. Any kind of tweak I can think of, like no blue screen after dark, is programmable.
Some of the really cool features this piece of hardware comes standard with are the ability to highlight in four different colors, word or phrase lookup by highlighting, and note taking. The on-screen keyboard is large enough either to "pick-and-peck" type with two fingers or slide, in which you use one finger held down to slide from letter to letter to form the words you want to type. I have a notebook app on it also, which I can use to take notes on during a lecture or meeting.
Also, now that I've found my first Kindle I have twice the amount of memory for downloading books and movies.
I also enjoy taking photographs. Since my pro-level camera is obsolete 15 years after purchase I can snap a shot of a great sunset, interesting clouds formation, or beautiful landscape to paint from. Admittedly, even though it has enough pixels to take good photos, the hardware is not sufficient. This is the only drawback of this entire system. However, I have access to fast more than what I bargained for when I made my first purchase so I have no complaints. Until I replace my camera, my phone is sufficient for taking photos. It is, however, too small to draw from so, once again, it's my Kindle to the rescue because I can use it to go online and access my photo library with a screen plenty big enough to see every detail I could ever want to for reference.
This FIRE really does have it all. There is no end to the things I can use this device for. If I chose to edit my photographs on it all I would need to do is download the appropriate app. The same goes for music writing. I have actually downloaded music studio-type apps as well as a couple of Thesauruses and some lyric helper apps. The benefits of this inexpensive (under $100), easy-to-carry tablet are truly endless.
I will never again in my life be without my Kindle!
Watch
Enjoy all your favorite movies and TV shows on Prime Video, Netflix, HBO NOW, Disney+, Sling TV, and more (subscription fees may apply). Discover hundreds of thousands of TV episodes and movies, plus fling Prime Video content to your Fire TV using Second Screen. Enhance your video experience with features you only get from Amazon, including On Deck for watching videos anywhere, ASAP for fast video streaming, and X-Ray to go behind the scenes of your favorite movies and TV shows while you watch. Watch downloaded videos anywhere with a Prime membership, Netflix plan or SHOWTIME subscription—on a plane, on vacation, in the car, or wherever you don't have a wireless connection.
Read
Choose from millions of Kindle eBook and magazine titles that you won't be able to find anywhere else. Over 1 million titles are priced at $2.99 or less. Or read as much as you want with a Kindle Unlimited subscription for just $9.99 a month. Connect with the largest online community of book lovers on Goodreads. Read comfortably at night with Blue Shade, an exclusive Fire OS feature that automatically adjusts and optimizes the backlight for a more comfortable nighttime reading experience.
Listen
With millions of songs from thousands of artists, the Amazon Digital Music Store brings all your favorite music to your fingertips. Music you buy on your Fire tablet is saved to Your Music Library for free, and you can play or download it anytime. Unlock more music with Amazon Music Unlimited, just $7.99 per month for Prime members ($9.99 per month for non-Prime members). Audible offers more than 450,000 titles, including audiobooks, best sellers, romances, thrillers, and much more.
Play
Fire tablets feature instant access to over 570,000 of the most popular free and best-selling games, social media, premium TV and movie provider apps, and so much more. Choose from top titles including Candy Crush Saga, Township, Mobile Strike, and more.
Perfect for parents
Amazon Kids is built from the ground up to help give parents peace of mind when it comes to tablet use. Easy-to-use parental controls allow parents to create a profile for each of their children, set time limits, and give kids access to age-appropriate and curated books, apps, games, and videos. Amazon Kids is free on every Fire tablet.
Over 20,000 kid-friendly titles with Amazon Kids+
Amazon Amazon Kids+ is the first-ever an all-in-one subscription that brings together books, games, educational apps, movies, and TV shows—all the types of content that kids and parents love. From just $2.99 per month, enjoy Amazon Kids+ access to content including titles from Disney, Nickelodeon, Sesame Street, PBS, and more.
Alexa will connect you with the people who matter most. Make hands-free voice calls to almost any local number, message your contacts, or video call friends and family who have a Fire tablet, Echo Spot, Echo Show, or have installed the iOS or Android Alexa App. ou can also instantly connect with family and friends by asking Alexa to drop in on enabled Echo devices or Fire tablets, when the tablet is in Show Mode. For example, you can drop in to ask what time dinner will be ready, see the baby's nursery, or check in with a close relative.
No Wi-Fi, no problem—Prime Video downloads
Exclusive to Prime members, download thousands of Prime Video movies and TV episodes. Watch downloaded videos anywhere—on a plane, on vacation, in the car, or wherever you don't have a wireless connection. Prime Video offers offline viewing at no additional cost.
Over 2 million songs free with Prime Music
Prime Music is a benefit of your Amazon Prime Membership, featuring a growing selection of over two million songs, always ad-free and on-demand. Unlock more music with Amazon Music Unlimited, just $7.99 per month for Prime members. Learn more about Unlimited
Add HBO, SHOWTIME and more to Prime
With Prime Video Channels, Prime members can also subscribe to over 100 premium and specialty channels like HBO, SHOWTIME, and STARZ to add and stream—no cable or satellite subscription necessary. Prime members can subscribe to any or all of these channels with a free trial.
Made with premium fabric, our slim, form-fitting case designed by Amazon conveniently allows your Fire tablet to rest in either landscape or portrait orientation so you can enjoy your content hands-free.
Easy to attach and remove, the cases are integrated with a magnetic closure to ensure your cover stays shut while on the go, and automatically puts your Fire tablet to sleep when it is closed and wakes it upon opening.
Perfect for using your all-new Fire HD 8 with hands-free with Alexa so you can pause while watching video, ask for measurements while cooking, control your smart home, and more.
Explore beyond our cases, and accessorize your device with a wide selection of memory cards, screen protectors, extended warranty services, and more. Learn more
Technical Details
Fire HD 8
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Display |
8” high definition touchscreen; 1280 x 800 resolution at 189 ppi, HD video playback, with IPS (in-plane switching) technology and advanced polarizing filter. |
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Size |
8.4” x 5.0” x 0.4” (214 mm x 128 mm x 9.7 mm). |
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Weight |
12.8 ounces (363 grams) Actual size and weight may vary by configuration and manufacturing process. |
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CPU & RAM |
Quad-Core 1.3 GHz with 1.5 GB of RAM. |
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Storage |
16 GB (9.6 GB available to user) or 32 GB (23.8 GB available to user) of internal storage. Add microSD card for up to 400 GB of additional storage for even more movies, TV shows, music, photos, personal videos, and apps. Some apps may require that they are installed on internal storage. |
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Battery life |
Up to 10 hours of reading, browsing the web, watching video, and listening to music. Battery life will vary based on device settings, usage, and other factors such as web browsing and downloading content. Actual results may vary. Certain software features or apps may reduce battery life. |
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Charge time |
Fully charges in under 6 hours using the micro-USB power adapter included in the box, or slightly longer with other micro-USB power adapters that you may already have. |
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Wi-Fi connectivity |
Single-antenna dual-band Wi-Fi. Supports public and private Wi-Fi networks or hotspots that use the dual-band 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, or 802.11n standard with support for WEP, WPA, and WPA2 security using password authentication; does not support connecting to ad-hoc (or peer-to-peer) Wi-Fi networks. WiFi 6 (802.11 ax) is not currently supported. |
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4G connectivity |
N/A. |
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Ports |
USB 2.0 (micro-B connector) to connect to a PC/Macintosh computer, or to charge your device with the included power adapter; microSD slot for external storage. |
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Audio |
3.5 mm stereo jack and integrated speaker with Dolby Audio. |
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Sensors |
Accelerometer, ambient light sensor. |
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Camera specs |
2 MP front-facing camera + 2 MP rear-facing HD camera. |
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Location services |
Location-based services via Wi-Fi. |
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Available colors |
Black, Marine Blue, Punch Red, Canary Yellow. |
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Additional features |
External volume controls, built-in Bluetooth with support for A2DP compatible stereo headphones, speakers, microphone, and LE accessories support. |
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Accessibility features |
VoiceView screen reader enables access to the vast majority of Fire tablet features for users who are blind or visually impaired using text-to-speech or a connected refreshable braille display. Screen magnifier enables viewers to zoom in and out, and pan around the screen. Fire tablets also include accessibility settings for Closed Captioning, Font Size, High Contrast Text, Color Inversion, Color Correction, and Convert Stereo to Mono audio. (Captions are not available for all content.). Learn more about accessibility features here.. |
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Warranty and service |
90-day Limited Warranty and service included. Use of Fire HD 8 tablet is subject to Amazon's Conditions of Use, and additional terms see Amazon terms and conditions here.. This device receives the same limited warranty as a new device. |
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Included in the box |
Fire HD 8 tablet, USB 2.0 cable, 5W power adapter, and Quick Start Guide. |
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Generation |
8th generation - 2018 release. |
Like Brand New!
Refurbished - This appears to be official Amazon refurbished, not a third party refurbish. That means it looks and function's like new with the official accessories that come with a new device. If the box didn't say refurbished, I wouldn't have known! Pros 1.) Price - If you catch this on sale, it's less expensive than a 7 Inch fire! Not on sale, it's less expensive than most generic tablets. Price is wonderful 2.) Screen - Bright and Vibrant! Great for media and movies. 3.) Easy setup - Was up and running in under 5 minutes, that includes the updates! Like previous fire tablets, setup was a breeze! 4.) Great for Amazon content! 5.) Durable - Yes it's made of plastic but that's also what makes it so durable! The thin aluminum of iPads bends. The glass back on other tablets break. And so on! I've never broke a fire tablet and I've had plenty! I'm hard on them and beat them up, but don't break. I replace when they get pretty beat up because they are so inexpensive 6.) Works well with Hulu, YouTube, Netflix, HBO and plenty of other media apps 7.) Great for reading magazines! 8.) Good battery life! Cons 1.) Sluggish - These have always been a little sluggish but keep in mind their price. Yes, I'd love to replace my old HDX tablet, but I don't see that happening.. Amazon has found a sweet spot with these inexpensive tablets Tips 1.) Google Play - While Google Play store isn't installed, it can be.. even better, there are other third party app stores that install even easier. No rooting or advanced setup required! One example of a third lartyt store is apkpure. Works great! 2.) Ads can be turned off for a small fee. They however don't bother me Overall - very happy with this tablet and no regrets buying it refurbished! It works well and is essentially brand new!
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