Amazon's new "Fire HD 8" is exceptionally cheap, but it is no longer a bargain: Product Review

In an article published last fall, the WIRED US version described the 2017 model of Fire HD 8 as the best product among the Amazon cheap tablets.The successor model (8th generation) released this time has a perfect function while keeping the price low.The comfort has just worsened, but that is not the case if you use Alexa.

The new model this time is almost the same as the 2016 model and the 2017 model.The screen is easy to carry, and the resolution is 1,280 x 800 pixels.The body feels cheap but durable plastic, can be selected from four colors: canary yellow, marine blue, punch red, and black.

In addition, the corner has a roundedness so that it does not miss or scratched when dropped.Like the previous 8 -inch models, it is easier to remain after fingerprints than other tablets, but you will get used to it as soon as you use it.

If you hold it vertically like a book, most physical buttons and terminals come up.There is a volume adjustment button, a power button, an audio terminal, a Micro-USB terminal for charging, etc., which is similar to a smartphone.The Fire tablet is already used a lot, but it still can't handle the volume adjustment button smoothly and confuses it with a similar power button.Although it is not fatally annoying, it can be said that it is a unique feeling of use for this product.

In this model, the MicroSD card slot is alive, and it will be convenient for long -term vacations and travel use.From this time, the data capacity that can be saved to the SD card has increased to 400GB.64GB is enough for download capacity, and this number is perfect.

The performance of the front camera has also advanced, and the predecessor is 0.From 3 mega pixels (VGA resolution) to 2 mega pixels.The rear camera is also two mega pixels.However, both cameras are almost like decorations, as they can't take beautiful pictures and they are not suitable for video calls.Still, it is installed, so it is possible to take photos and video calls for the time being.This is why it is so cheap despite the tablet.

The biggest attraction is to support Alexa

Fire HD 8 has almost all the essential functions for tablet terminals.And, like other Amazon Deviers, the interface specializes in providing Amazon (or Amazon Prime) content and supports all content, such as e -books, videos, and music.

As you get used to the interface, you can easily find various apps in the Amazon app store.Popular apps such as candy crashes, Facebook, and Netflix are easy to use.

Furthermore, by supporting Alexa, hands -free operation is possible.For this reason, it can now be called from the corner of the room, and the body can be used as "SHOW MODE" and used as a smart speaker "Amazon Echo" with a screen.

Chargers for comfortably use in SHOW MODE are also sold separately in the United States.There is no special shortage of performance in SHOW MODE.If you think it's cheap and you can use it depending on the situation, it will be a smarter option than buying a smart display.