However, updates are regularly rolled out by the Americans. It is difficult to say how safe the old version of Android is as Amazon does not allow deep access into the system and keeps its options light. The ability to use the voice assistant Alexa is new in the Fire HD 10, although it is also available in the smart speaker Amazon Echo Dot, among other places The apps and additionally loadable services of the Amazon Fire HD 10 (2017) are identical with those of the Fire 7 or Fire HD 8. Those wishing to use Google’s variety can manually install the necessary apps afterwards. This does not offer nearly as wide a range as the Google Play Store, which, like the other Google services, is not pre-installed. The user interface is deliberately adapted to suit Amazon’s offerings, and the manufacturer has preloaded its own app store. Those who can already claim to own a Fire tablet will quickly find their bearings. For reference, we will also take the Apple iPad (2017) into the comparison field.Īmazon relies on their proprietary Fire OS 5.6, based on the outdated Android 5.1 Lollipop, as the operating system. The Asus ZenPad 3s 10 Z500M is similar in terms of specifications, and the Lenovo Tab 4 10 as well as the Huawei Mediapad T3 10 are at a similar price point. The Acer Iconia Tab 10 (A3-A50), also a multimedia-oriented Tablet, can definitely be included. The market for tablets is not particularly lively, which is why the competition is limited. Amazon Prime members receive a general discount of 20 Euros (~$24), which means the Fire HD 10 can be had at a starting price of 160 Euros (~$190). Those that decide upon the larger model without advertisements will need to cough up no more than 225 Euros (~$268). The 32 GB variant costs about 180 Euros (~$214) with special offers. The advertisements can also be removed later, at a cost. Those who default to special offers will receive a tablet that has advertisements on the lock screen, but is fifteen Euros (~$18) cheaper. The device comes in either 32 or 64 GB variants, both of which can be expanded with a micro-SD card. The voice assistant Alexa is also on board. To this end, the tablet has a high-resolution display, stereo speakers and an SoC that is quite strong, even though it is no longer of the latest generation. We are therefore surprised to find that the seventh generation Amazon Fire HD 10 has few limitations, and is designed above all to be a home multimedia device for Amazon users. However, it quickly becomes apparent that low prices come with a cost of their own, especially when using the Fire 7 or the Fire HD 8. For the original German review, see here.Īmazon Fire Tablets are synonymous with comparably low prices.
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