Only had for a month or so, and used it 4/5 times. Selling because I have been given the opportunity to go travelling.
The next generation of our Fire HD 8, with up to 12 hours of battery life, a vibrant 8" HD display, a 1.3 GHz quad-core processor and Dolby Audio.
Engineered by Amazon
Fast and responsive
Enjoy your entertainment with a fast 1.3 GHz quad-core processor. Fire HD 8 offers more RAM and faster performance than Fire 7 to deliver the ultimate tablet experience.
Vibrant HD display
Fire HD 8 features a 1280 x 800 high-definition display with over a million pixels (189 ppi) and a bright, vivid picture. Enjoy movies and games in a crisp, clear HD resolution, with reduced glare and increased brightness thanks to a stunning IPS (in-plane switching) LCD display.
No more worrying about storage space
With 2X more internal storage than Fire 7, Fire HD 8 comes standard with 16 GB. Expand your tablet’s storage by up to 256 GB using a microSD card and keep photos, movies and compatible games and apps with you. Plus, enjoy free unlimited cloud storage for all your Amazon content and photos taken with your Fire tablet.
Power when you need it
Now with up to 12 hours of mixed-use battery life, Fire HD 8 gives you the flexibility to go where the day takes you.
Capture life’s moments
Fire HD 8 features a 2 MP rear-facing camera for taking photos or shooting 720p HD video. The front-facing VGA camera is perfect for Skype calls with friends and family.
Stands up to everyday life
Amazon engineers Fire tablets to hold up against everyday life. As measured in tumble tests, Fire 7 is more durable than the latest iPad and 2 times more durable than the iPad mini 4 (and costs a lot less too).
Designed for entertainment
Read
Choose from millions of Kindle eBook and magazine titles that you won't be able to find anywhere else. Read comfortably at night with Blue Shade, an exclusive Fire OS feature that automatically adjusts and optimises the backlight for a more comfortable night-time reading experience.
Watch
Enjoy all your favourite movies and TV shows on Amazon Video, Netflix, BBC iPlayer, ITV Hub and more. Discover hundreds of thousands of TV episodes and movies, plus fling Amazon Video content to your Fire TV using Second Screen.
Play
Fire tablets feature instant access to over 500,000 of the most popular free and bestselling apps such as Facebook, Twitter and Spotify and games, including favourites such as Candy Crush Jelly Saga, Subway Surfers and more.
Meet Alexa
Alexa on Fire Tablets
Alexa provides quick access to the entertainment you want, including music, games, audiobooks and more. You can also ask Alexa questions, check your calendar, get news, find sports scores and even control your smart home. All you have to do is press and ask.
One press. Millions of possibilities.
When connected to Wi–Fi, simply press the home button for one second and then ask. Alexa will respond to you and will even show visual responses to certain questions.
Everyday tasks made easier
Alexa on Fire tablets helps makes everyday life easier. Just press and ask to set alarms and timers, check your calendar, to–do or shopping lists and more. You can also order millions of items with your voice, such as household and personal care products.
Be entertained
Whether you’re looking for your favourite playlist or need a quick joke, you can ask Alexa. Just press and ask for a song, artist or genre and stream directly over Wi–Fi. Alexa also provides voice control for Amazon Music, TuneIn and more.
Stay informed
Now you can ask Alexa a question and get an immediate voice response. When you press and ask, Alexa can pull up your Flash Briefing, Wikipedia articles, news, sports scores and more.
Voice–control your smart home
Alexa works with devices such as lights, switches, thermostats and more from Netatmo, Hive and Philips Hue. Switch on the lamp before getting out of bed or change the temperature on your thermostat while reading in your favourite chair, or dim the lights from the couch to watch a movie – just press and ask.