![]() Credit: RJ Andersen / Mashableįrom there, navigating the Fire tablet is a bit of a headache. ![]() If you opt for the cheaper version of the Fire HD 8 Plus, your lock screen is taken up by advertisements. From the lock screen, you have three options: accessing your Amazon “Device Dashboard” (where you can see other Amazon Devices you have on your account), the center swipe to unlock, and another option to view more special offers…just in case the full-screen advertisement wasn’t enough. The tablet auto-wakes when you open the cover (or you can tap the power button once), but I hated how you couldn’t touch the screen to wake the tablet from there - your only option is to push the power button again. While the tablet boasts a 30 percent faster processor than the previous generation, the operating system is still pretty slow and clunky. If you’re expecting a super fast and streamlined performance from the Fire HD 8 Plus, let’s get this out of the way: You’re going to be disappointed. First Impressions of the Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus The 1280 x 800 screen was pretty dim compared to my other devices, the colors were a little muted, and the screen glare was intense. There’s a thick black frame around the 8-inch HD display, and the actual experience of using the device felt ages behind my Apple products or my partner’s Samsung Galaxy Note Ultra. It’s nothing special or impressive - it looks almost identical to the display of my Echo Show 10 - and while I appreciate the simplicity, it also looks a bit outdated. Credit: RJ Andersen / Mashableįrom there, however, I was a little disappointed by the Fire tablet. The back of the Fire HD 8 Plus feels a little cheap and plasticky, but the tablet cover makes the device feel super durable. It’s a little bit heavier than I expected, but I’m fairly certain that I could throw this device and cause more damage to my wall than the tablet. Thankfully, Amazon’s compatible tablet cover eliminates any of those fears - I popped it on the device, and I was immediately surprised by how sturdy the combination felt. ![]() As someone who is accident-prone (and terrified of dropping a $329 iPad), I appreciated the emphasis on durability, but I wasn’t sure if the plastic back cover would actually hold up to Amazon’s claims that the Fire HD 8 Plus is “twice as durable” as the iPad Mini. It’s roughly the same size as an iPad mini, but at a 0.37-inch thickness, it’s definitely got a bit more weight than the. Straight out of the box, the 12th generation Fire HD 8 Plus tablet is compact, lightweight, and sturdy. Over the years, a majority of my e-book consumption has taken place on my iPad - and in desperate occasions my iPhone - but I was interested in trying out Amazon’s latest iteration of the Fire HD 8 Plus tablet (Opens in a new tab) as an affordable alternative to my 8th generation iPad (Opens in a new tab). They’re convenient, portable, and perfect for reading pretty much anywhere: in bed, at the gym, on vacation, etc…and they don’t weigh down my carry-on as much as my “standard” three-book minimum. My physical book collection is constantly expanding, but - thanks to the countless free library books I read on OverDrive’s viral app, Libby (Opens in a new tab) - these days I tend to gravitate toward e-books. ![]()
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