Refurbished £80 Fire HD Tablet 'works perfectly' and you 'can't tell it's not new'
One piece of tech that has become increasingly popular over the last decade is the tablet. These nifty gadgets are the perfect balance between a laptop and a smartphone.
They allow users to take notes, watch their favourite shows, and play games on a lightweight device that doesn't take up too much space. However, with so many different devices on the market at varying price points, it can be difficult to choose which one works best for you.
For those who are a fan of Amazon products, then one of the retailer's popular tablets may be the best fit. At the moment Amazon has a cracking deal on the Amazon Fire HD 10 Tablet that has been refurbished.
Normally retailing for £134.99, tech lovers can now snap up this 2023 release for only £80.99 in a limited time deal. As one of Amazon's Certified Refurbished products, the Fire HD 10 Tablet has gone through thorough testing.
This means its defective parts have been replaced and it has been inspected to work and look like it is brand new. For those a bit dubious, many shoppers have admitted that they couldn't even tell that the device was refurbished.
Said to boast a 25 per cent faster performance than the previous generation, this tablet comes with 3GB of RAM to provide seamless streaming and gaming. Along a 10.1-inch 1080p Full HD display, this device comes with a 13 hour battery life and the storage can be expanded up to 1TB.
With Alexa built in and an Amazon Kids+ feature to allow parents control over the content and apps their children are accessing, this tablet also boasts a 5MP front-facing camera so users can easily keep in touch with friends and family.
And for those who love to read and have been contemplating updating their Kindle, this Amazon Tablet comes with the Kindle app already built in, which will allow users to access their existing library of purchased books and continue right where they left off on the other device.
For those wanting to buy a new device, Amazon has dropped the price of the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9. Normally retailing for £169, shoppers can now snap up the 64GB edition for £104.99. With an 8.7-inch screen, shoppers can multitask with ease as the tablet can split the display in two and perform two tasks at the same time.
Alternatively, Argos has cut the price of the HONOR Pad X8a 11 Inch 64GB Wi-Fi Tablet down to £99.99 (RRP £109.99). With a battery life of up to 23 hours, this tablet boasts a 11-inch display that is equipped with IPS technology, which means the picture quality won't be compromised even from a side view.
Back to the refurbed Amazon Fire 10 Tablet, shoppers have awarded it a 4.4 star rating, with over 500 people buying the device in the last 30 days.
One happy shopper wrote: "For those seeking a reliable tablet without breaking the bank, the Certified Refurbished Amazon Fire HD 10 Tablet is a solid choice. It offers great performance, a vibrant display, and long battery life—all at a budget-friendly price."
With another five-star reviewer praising: "Have used iPads and samsungs but i cant believe how good this is!!!! smart light quality and excellent screen quality and very fluid!!!"
However, one shopper did leave a mixed review, writing: "The quality of this product is excellent and it is really easy to use. My only disappointment is the availability of apps that can be used on it.
"I purchased this device to stream my favourite shows but most of the apps are not available or only compatible with a firestick. There isn't even a decent YouTube app. It's frustrating to have to use the websites to access what I want to watch.
Despite this, a top reviewer commented: "This is the fourth one that I've bought over the years but the first refurbished one. You can't tell that it's not new. Works perfectly."
While another customer gushed: "Couldn't tell this was refurbished, looks brand new. Faster and lighter than previous model. Good value and easy to use and set up."
To buy the Certified Refurbished Amazon Fire HD 10 Tablet, click HERE.
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