Let's face it: Apple's tablets seem to get all the attention when it comes to tablets (and understandably so). However, you don't need to spend $1,000 on an iPad Pro or even $350 on a basic model if all you need is a cheap entertainment device for watching movies. Boysreading or listening to your latest audiobook. The latest from amazon Fire HD 10 Tablet It will do the job for much less, especially since it is currently amazon.com/Amazon_Fire_HD_10/dp/B0BHZT5S12?tag=theverge02-20″>On sale for amazon Prime subscribers for an all-time low of $74.99 ($65 off) in its basic ad-supported configuration.
The 2023 Fire HD 10 won’t blow you away with an OLED display or a long list of premium features, though it is a step up from some of amazon’s lower-end models. The budget tablet features a modest octa-core processor, support for up to 1TB of microSD card storage, and 3GB of RAM, the latter of which should allow for plenty of tabs and some light multitasking if you need it. On the outside, you’ll find a 10.1-inch display with a 1920 x 1200 resolution that’s surprisingly sharp for the price (as long as you’re not in direct sunlight), as well as a USB-C port for charging and a 3.5mm headphone jack for audio. The Alexa-enabled device is also compatible with amazon Alexa. amazon.com/dp/B0BWG2M9HQ?tag=theverge02-20″>Detachable keyboard case ($49.99) and amazon.com/dp/B0BQ89FPSR?tag=theverge02-20″>needle ($34.99), though I'd argue that neither will turn your budget tablet into a productivity machine.
Like all Fire tablets, the Fire HD 10’s biggest drawback is that it requires you to spend an extra $15 to remove ads from the lock screen and chains you to amazon’s own Appstore, which is severely lacking compared to the Google Play Store and Apple’s App Store. But again, if all you want to do is watch Prime Video content or read, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a more capable tablet for the price.
