Forget Samsung, Amazon's Fire HD 8 Plus Is the Cheapest Way to Own an Android Tablet Right Now
The Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus Tablet is fast, responsive, and portable. It has 32 or 64 GB of internal storage (expandable by up to 1 TB of additional storage) and up to 13 hours of battery life, so you can stream content, play games, and download videos, books, and music all day.
Integrated with Alexa, the Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus Tablet can play videos and music, open apps, shop online, check the weather, call or message friends and family, access compatible smart home devices, and much more. For nearly 50% off, this incredible product can be yours.
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Take The Fun with You
Take the fun with you wherever you go. Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus is now thinner and lighter (compared to the previous gen) and its up to 13 hours of battery life allows you to freely stream and download movies, TV episodes, apps, books, games, and songs, including content from Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+, and more. Due to its size (7.94′ x 5.40′) and thin 0.37′, it's perfect for travel and reading on the go.
The sharp, strengthened 8′ high-definition touchscreen with 1280 x 800 resolution provides clear and vibrant visuals, perfect for streaming movies or reading. Also, multitasking is smooth, and apps open quickly due to its amazing hexa-core processor and 3 GB of RAM. For the features you get, the price is very reasonable compared to other tablets on the market, and, considering this huge discount, it's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity if you're looking for a premium and powerful tablet.
Its split screen function helps you do more with ease, such as reviewing an email while joining a Zoom call, or looking up a recipe while watching your favorite show or a YouTube video. The Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus Tablet is simply perfect for personal use and entertainment. Use screen mirroring to project movies, shows, web browser, apps, photos, music, and more on your Miracast-compatible devices.
You can personalize Alexa to your needs, enabling it to respond to speech or touch, read out loud on-screen content, and help you with any additional needs. Both Alexa and Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus are designed to protect your privacy. For example, you can view and delete your voice recordings or use the Alexa Hands-Free Mode on/off toggle on demand.
So, here's the deal. You can get the Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus Tablet for just $64.99 (-46%), but you're going to have to act fast and get it on Amazon if you want it.
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