![]() ![]() This and other features, such as a kids camera mode and a Bed Time feature which encourages routine make the Fire HD 8 a good choice for a parent who wants access to their own Prime subscription on the same device, but with the ability to mould their child’s use of the tablet around different, web-safe preferences. ![]() It cleverly time limits games and videos but leaves unlimited time for reading, helping you to encourage the right balance of learning through a tablet they might want to regularly get their hands on. This allows you to set parental controls, restrict what content they can access and even set time limits to prevent square eyes. You don’t have to get Prime if you just want to use it as a Kindle, though. We used the trial month of Amazon Prime that is promoted when you set up the tablet, and found that it was a breeze to boot up tons of films and TV shows, sync all of our existing Kindle books and hook it up to our (non-Amazon) email account. Stray into apps like Facebook or the Silk browser and things chug a little slower. The tablet is generally responsive, but its quickest when dealing with Amazon’s own apps. The processor is a 1.3GHz quad-core with 1.5GB RAM – basically enough for the types of content you have access to. The specs of the device reflect that it’s best used for media streaming or low-requirement games. Without one, you’re locked into the Amazon ecosystem without the key to unlock anything. An Amazon Prime membership is therefore not just preferable it’s pretty much essential. While a decent enough web browsing tool, the Fire HD 8 is intended as a portal to Amazon content. Amazon pre-loads it with apps for Kindle, Amazon Video, Amazon Appstore, Amazon Games, Amazon Music… you get the idea. The two speakers, one at the top and one at the bottom edge of the left edge as you hold it portrait give away the preferable landscape orientation that Amazon has in mind.Īt its heart the Fire HD 8 is a streaming device. There is also a welcome micro-SD card slot on the top right edge of the Fire HD 8 that supports up to an additional 256GB of storage – excellent to see on such an affordable device. On the rear is a 2Mp camera, while the front is a very low-res VGA lens for video calling and (very grainy) selfies. It needs only three a lock/power button on the top right next to the micro-USB port and microphone, and a volume rocker on the top left next to the headphone jack. The front of the device has no physical buttons, all of which are reserved for its top edge. There’s barely any give or flex in the plastic, giving the tablet a reassuring heft. While the plastic back is not premium in any way, the device overall is surprisingly sturdy. The unit as a whole measures 214 mm x 128 mm x 9.2 mm, a form you will barely notice in a backpack or handbag. Other things like streaming and browsing are flawless with the only bad thing is while having the option of having the keyboard which I do have when it goes off after 30 min it'll interupt the stream and sometimes restart what you are watching and likewise when you wake it back up it'll do the same.Then again, if you like bright colours or you’re buying for a child, the colours are quite appealing. This statement is my own personal opinion and my thoughts should not determine the over all versatility of this device. So over all I'd rate this tablets ability to play minecraft at a 3 out of 5. It doesnt make the game unplayable but it is a little annoying when you start mining and have to wait for blocks to finish breaking or at times not even break at all lol. Also with that said the processors are supposed to work simultainiously and really should make this game run as smoothly as playing Java on pc IMO. For the Fire HD 10 11th gen to have a 2.0ghz processor and 3g ram it should not lag per the system requirements on the home page. Anonymous, Can it still play latest Minecraft without lags?My experience with Minecraft PE is that it'll run smooth untill you start building a lot in one area and if you have a huge garden with several different plants like mellons, pumpkins and sugar canes it really seems to lag a lot. ![]()
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