

There is no word on any type of screen protection (Corning Gorilla Glass?) so a tempered glass protector should be installed on day one. The colors could be more accurate (there are no color modes to select from) and the maximum brightness could be higher, but any better panel would lead to an increased purchase price not really desired by Amazon.
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The 1200p resolution (223ppi) is very sharp and will not disappoint both in text reading or movie viewing use. The IPS screen provides wide angles for better viewing with very pleasing colors. Screen quality is really good for the price. The only thing you will find on the right side is the microSD flap, and on the left the stereo speakers. Button layout is a little unorthodox since all power on/off and the up/down volume buttons are located on the top side (portrait mode) alongside the headphone jack and the microUSB charging slot. The tablet is thick (9.8mm) with fairly large bezels that at least make you feel more secure while holding it. Since it is on the heavy side (500g) it would be wise to buy a case for any accidental drops. The plastic build feels very solid though and inspires confidence.
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There is no official word on the battery size although there are references for a 3830mAh kit.Īmazon uses its own Fire OS user interface that is based on Google’s Android 5.1 version.Īmazon Fire HD 10 housing is basic with no thrills in the design department excluding the orange colored variant.
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720p video recording is supported as well.ĭual band Wi-Fi was a nice surprise (it is actually mandatory for Amazon’s video streaming services), just like the BT4.1 module with A2DP and LE support. The dual Dolby stereo landscape speakers complement the tablet’s multimedia capabilities.Ī basic dual camera setup is included with a 2MP main camera and a standard VGA front one for selfies and video conference use. We would prefer a 4/3 screen size ratio (that is better for reading e-books) but we can’t complain at this price point. Long gone is the HD resolution of its predecessor since now it is equipped with a gorgeous 1920×1200 panel. The tablet’s screen is probably its best feature. You can also use the microSD slot (up to 256GB, tested OK with a 128GB card) for extra storage space. A more expensive 64GB ROM version exists in case you need more storage space. 2GB of RAM are enough for all popular applications and our unit arrived with 32GB of ROM.

Mediatek’s quad core MT8173 (2×1.8 GHz Cortex A72 cores and 2×1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 ones) will handle all tasks you will serve alongside with PowerVR’s G6250 GPU for all graphic intensive ones. Amazing, considering the low price (150$/179€). The specifications list shows that the Fire HD10 tablet belongs to the lower mid-range category. Inside you will find the tablet, the wall type charger, a USB cable and basic documents promoting all of Amazon’s main services. We had fears regarding the tablet’s safety, but our unit arrived in pristine condition. Of course it comes with Amazon’s colors, mostly orange and black. We are reviewing today the successor to the older Fire HD10 model.įire HD 10 arrived in a very original packaging imitating a casual shopping bag. It is promoted as a very affordable solution that is mostly targeted to Amazon’s fully fledged online services. Amazon Fire HD 10 (2017) is their latest offering in the tablet category.
