This No. 1 bestselling tablet is 54% off ahead of Prime Day on Amazon
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There's a heatwave tearing across the city of New York, readers.
In fact, it's historic, with temperatures exceeding 100 degrees in June for the first time since 2012. And we can think of no better activity than sitting inside, in the air conditioning, and mindlessly scrolling (after a requisite vote for mayor, of course), because outside, it's a doozy.
And speaking of doozies, we're only a few weeks away from Amazon's huge Prime Day Sale, running from July 8 through 11.
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The kicker: Early Prime Day deals are already here. And there are even some that can help get you through this heatwave, like this Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus Tablet, available for a whopping 54% off ahead of the e-tailer's huge summer sale.
Enjoy up to 13 hours of reading, browsing the web, watching videos, and listening to music, or whatever else will keep you out of the summer heat, now available for over half off, today on Amazon.
The Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus is a budget-friendly tablet designed for media consumption and smart home integration. It features an 8-inch HD display, 3GB of RAM, and up to 13 hours of battery life. Enhanced with wireless charging and Show Mode, it transforms into a smart display when docked. Ideal for Amazon Prime subscribers, it offers seamless access to Amazon's ecosystem. Best of all? It's available for a whopping 54% off ahead of Prime Day on Amazon.
This article was written by P.J. McCormick, New York Post Commerce Deals Writer/Reporter. P.J. is an expert deal-finder, sifting through endless brands and retailers to deliver only the best savings opportunities on truly worthwhile products. P.J. finds Prime Day-worthy deals all year long on some of our favorite products we've tested and our readers' beloved best-sellers, from Wayfair furniture sales to the lowest prices on Apple AirPods. P.J. has been scouring sales for Post Wanted shoppers since 2022 and previously held positions at Rolling Stone, Pitchfork and Hyperallergic. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change.
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