Amazon Fire HD 8 (2024) review: A cheap tablet hampered by outdated software

Engadget
By Jeff DunnNov 15, 2024, 9:19 am313 pts
The latest Amazon Fire HD 8, updated last month and starting at $100, is a modest refresh, offering more RAM, a nominally upgraded camera and some new AI features. The general sales pitch, however, remains the same: You get a just-competent tablet for the essentials at a dirt-cheap (and often-discounted) price,…

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