Amazon "Fire tablet" 5 featured models [2021 latest version] "Essential set" with cover with keyboard and Microsoft 365, etc.

　The demand for stay-at-home is increasing, and the popularity of subscription services that are ideal for enjoying plenty of video content at home is soaring.

"Fire tablet" series

　Among the video distribution subscriptions, Amazon Prime Video is popular for its cheapness, ease of use, and rich content. The "Fire tablet" series, which has excellent cost performance, is perfect for using Amazon services such as Amazon Prime Video.

Choosing a Fire Tablet: What is a Fire Tablet?

The Fire tablet is a tablet-type terminal that allows you to easily enjoy web browsing and video playback, just like Android tablets and iPads.

Basically, it uses the Android OS, so it feels more like an Android tablet than an iPad. However, it is a specification specialized for Amazon's service, and it is necessary to be careful that only applications permitted by Amazon can be used.

　For that reason, we have achieved an overwhelmingly low price of less than 20,000 yen for the main unit, so we mainly use web services, use standard apps for Fire, or use Amazon services such as Amazon Prime Video. It can be said that it is the best device for easy enjoyment. A camera is also installed, so you can take pictures and upload them to SNS.

Choosing a Fire Tablet: What Can You Do Beyond Playing Prime Video?

In addition to Amazon Prime Video, the Fire tablet also supports major distribution services such as Netflix, Hulu, U-NEXT, DAZN, and ABEMA, so it is also recommended for users who watch video distribution services. .

Please note that a fee is required for each service. As for YouTube, basically it will be used in a web browser, but of course it can be used.

　In addition to Amazon's music distribution and e-books, there are also major game app titles. Of course, online shopping at Amazon is also comfortable. If you use Amazon Prime Video, you can also use services such as Amazon Prime free shipping and express delivery at the same time.

Fire tablet selection: Kid's model also available

　Fire tablet has a "kids model" that can also be used with an age filter. It is highly recommended for families who want to give a cheap tablet for children.

Fire HD 10 kids model (10 type)

　Amazon also has a voice service "Alexa". Alexa can be used not only on the smart speaker "Echo" and the "Echo Show" with a smart display, but also on the Fire tablet, so you can use Amazon's services with just this one.

Fire tablet selection: recommended points for main models

The most reasonable 7-inch display handy model

"Fire 7" is an entry with a 7-inch IPS display model. The standard price is 5,980 yen (including tax, same below) for the 16GB model and 7,980 yen for the 32GB model, making it the lowest price model in the series.

"Fire 7"

　The display resolution is 1024 x 600 pixels, which is unsatisfactory compared to the latest tablets, but if you are just reading content with color pages such as e-books, especially magazines may not be.

　Two types of storage, 16GB and 32GB. It also supports microSD cards (sold separately) up to 512GB. Both the in and out cameras are 2 megapixels. The speaker is monaural. Color is black only.

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8-inch standard model with 3 colors to choose from

As the product name suggests, the "Fire HD 8" has an 8-inch display size and HD resolution (1280 x 800 pixels). A model called. It can be used with one hand, and it can be said that it is a standard model that allows you to enjoy videos on a screen larger than that of a smartphone.

"Fire HD 8"

There are two types of storage capacity: 32GB and 64GB. Battery life is up to 12 hours, and stamina is also sufficient. Both the in and out cameras are 2 megapixels. microSD card supports up to 1TB (sold separately).

　The standard price is 9,980 yen for the 32GB model and 11,980 yen for the 64GB model. There are three colors, black, blue and white.

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8-inch model with 3GB main memory

"Fire HD 8 Plus" has 3GB main memory of Fire HD 8 and supports wireless charging model. By increasing the capacity of the main memory, the operation of the application has become smoother.

"Fire HD 8 Plus"

　The main display specs and storage capacity are the same as Fire HD 8. The usability has improved, so if you have a budget, you should choose this 8 Plus over the 8.

　The standard price is 11,980 yen for the 32GB model and 13,800 yen for the 64GB model. The model with a wireless charging stand is 16,580 yen for the 32GB model and 18,580 yen for the 64GB model. In addition, the color here is only one color of slate.

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Satisfactory model with the largest 10-inch display in the series

``Fire HD 10'' is a model equipped with a 10.1-inch 1920 x 1200 pixel display. As a tablet, it has a large and high-resolution display, so it is suitable for watching videos carefully.

"Fire HD 10 Essential Set"

　The standard price is 15,980 yen for the 32GB model and 19,980 yen for the 64GB model. Three colors are available: black, blue, and white.

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　There is also an "Essential Set" that includes a cover with a keyboard and the "Microsoft 365 Personal 1 year version" of the office app that has a large number of users. The standard price is 24,980 yen for 32GB and 28,980 yen for 64GB model.

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10-inch model with enhanced main memory to 4GB

"Fire HD 10 Plus" is 10.1 with enhanced main memory and wireless charging support type model. Since the main memory has become 4GB, the operation of the application is significantly stable.

"Fire HD 10 Plus"

　This is the latest model with the highest specs among the current models. The price is 18,980 yen for the 32GB model and 22,980 yen for the 64GB model. The color is only one color of "slate".

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　There is also an essential set that includes a keyboard cover and Microsoft 365 Personal 1 year version. The price is 27,980 yen for the 32BG model and 31,980 yen for the 64GB model.

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Amazon "Fire tablet" series