Amazon Fire HD 8
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Display: 8.0 inches,
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Chipset: Mediatek MT8135
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RAM: 1GB
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OS: Customized Android 5.1 (Lollipop), Fire OS 5
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Battery: 4750 mAh
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Released Date: 17-09-2015
Specifications
General
| Device Type | Tablet |
| Model | Fire HD 8 |
| Released | September, 2015 |
| Status | Discontinued |
Design
| Dimensions | 214 x 128 x 7.7 mm |
| Weight | 311 g |
| Colors | Black, Magenta, Blue, Tangerine |
Display
| Display Type Display Technology => A number of display technologies and types used in mobile phones => TFT (Thin Film Transistor), IPS (In-Place Switching), OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode), AMOLED (Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode), Super AMOLED (an even advanced version of AMOLED), Resistive Touchscreen (Resistive touchscreens contain two layer of conductive material with a very small gap between them which acts as a resistance), Capacitive Touchsceen (Capacitive touchscreen technology consists of a layer of glass coated with a transparent conductor) | IPS LCD |
| Size | 8.0 inches |
| Resolution | 800 x 1280 pixels |
| Pixel Density Pixel Density (PPI) is refers to the concentration of pixels on a particular display, measured in pixels per inch (ppi). Pixel density is calculated by dividing the diagonal pixel resolution of a display by its diagonal size, higher pixel density better display quality. | 189 ppi |
| Features | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
Platform
| Operating System OS => Every computer system run on a base software called Operating System (OS). Operating System controls all basic operations of the computer (such as smartphone, PDAs, tablet computers and other handheld devices). The Operating System allows the user to install and run third party applications (apps), apps are used to add new functionality to the device. | Customized Android 5.1 (Lollipop), Fire OS 5 |
| SIM SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) is a small card that contains mobile network subscriber's account information. This allows the phone using the card to attach to a mobile network. The SIM card is most commonly associated with GSM and UMTS mobile networks. Moving a SIM card from one phone to another allows a subscriber to switch mobile phones without having to contact their mobile network carrier. SIM cards can also be used by a phone to store limited amounts of data, such as phone numbers and text messages. | No |
Hardware
| Chipset Chipset is a group of integrated circuits designed to perform one or a more dedicated functions, often with real time computing constraints, Popular smartphones are equipped with more advanced embedded chipsets that can do many different tasks depending on their programming. | Mediatek MT8135 |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7 |
| GPU GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) is a single-chip processor designed to rapidly manipulate and alter memory to accelerate the creation of images in a frame buffer intended for output to a display, This includes things such as lighting effects, object transformations, and 3D motion. | PowerVR G6200 |
| RAM RAM (Random Access Memory) is a type of computer memory that can be accessed randomly, any byte of memory can be accessed without touching the preceding bytes that allows information to be stored and accessed quickly from random locations. RAM is the most common type of memory found in computer systems, smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices. | 1GB |
| Internal Storage Internal Storage is a data storage space (flash memory) mostly used in smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices where operating system, apps, music, photos, videos, files and other user data Is stored. | 8GB/16GB |
| Memory Card Slot Memory Card Slot is a special slot for inserting a memory card. Memory cards allow you to expand the phone's built-in memory, A memory card (sometimes called a flash memory card or a storage card) is a small storage medium used to store data such as text, pictures, audio, and video, for use on small, portable or remote computing devices such as mobile phones, mp3 players, digital cameras. | Yes |
| Sensors Sensors are electronic components that detects and responds to some type of input from the physical environment. The specific input could be light, heat, motion, moisture, pressure and location, The output is generally a signal that is converted to use in computing systems, a location sensor, such as a GPS receiver is able to detect current location of your electronic device. | Accelerometer, gyro |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| Audio Technology | Dolby Atoms |
Battery
| Capacity Battery Capacity is a measure (typically in Amp-hr) of the charge stored by the battery, and is determined by the mass of active material contained in the battery. The battery capacity represents the maximum amount of energy that can be extracted from the battery under certain conditions. | 4750 mAh |
| Battery Life | 8 hours |
| Charging | No |
Camera
| Rear Camera Camera is able to capture photographs and usually videos, The most important characteristics of a camera are the resolution (measured in megapixels), lens focus type (fixed or automatic), higher megapixel cameras are known to capture higher quality photos, but not always a good measurement of the photos quality. | 5 MP |
| Front Camera | VGA |
| Image | 2592 x 1944 pixels |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Flash Flash Light => There is commonly two types of flash lights are used in camera mobile phones, LED Flash (LED flash offers lower power consumption with drive circuitry that takes up very little room, LEDs can be strobed faster than any other light source), Xenon Flash (xenon flash produces an extremely intense full-spectrum white light for a very short duration) | No |
Connectivity
| Bluetooth Bluetooth is a wireless communications technology for exchanging data between mobile phones, headsets, computers and other network devices over short distances without wires, Bluetooth technology was primarily designed to support simple wireless networking of personal consumer devices. | 4.0 |
| Wi-fi Wi-Fi is a popular wireless networking technology using radio waves to provide high-speed network connections that allows devices to communicate without cords or cables, Wi-Fi is increasingly becoming the preferred mode of internet connectivity all over the world. | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, OTG |
| GPS GPS The Global Positioning System is a satellite-based radio navigation system, GPS permits users to determine their position, velocity and the time 24 hours a day, in all weather, anywhere in the world, In order to locate your position, your device or GPS receiver must have a clear view of the sky. | No |
| NFC NFC (Near field communication) is a set of standards for smartphones and similar devices to establish peer-to-peer radio communications with each other by touching them together or bringing them into proximity, usually no more than a few inches. | |
| Wireless Charging Wireless Charging (Inductive Charging) uses an electromagnetic field to transfer energy between two objects. This is usually done with a charging station. Energy is sent through an inductive coupling to an electrical device, which can then use that energy to charge batteries or run the device. | No |
Reviews
| User Reviews 1 User Reviews |
I found the display quality to be surprisingly good with rich colors and decent viewing angles. The hardware seems impressive overall considering the low price tag. I was pleased to see the tablet includes a micro SD card slot for additional storage. - Kevin Breeze |
| User Reviews 2 |
I found the dual stereo speakers actually sound really good. I like that it supports up to a 400GB microSD card for expanded storage. Performance is decent for the price, running simple games and apps fine, though the plastic screen cover caused some annoyinging glare. - ETA PRIME |
| User Reviews 3 |
I was impressed by how thin, light, and rigid it felt right out of the box, with a premium design unlike older Amazon tablets. The screen has great viewing angles and bright, rich colors. However, the 1280x800 resolution is lower than some competitors, leading to pixelated text with small fonts. - The eBook Reader |
| Tabletmonkeys Reviews Tabletmonkeys Reviews |
Pros: - Smooth performance for reading, web browsing, watching videos - Decent display with rich colors and good viewing angles - microSD slot for extra storage Cons: - Low screen resolution (1280x800) - Mediocre cameras - Processor a bit underpowered |
Amazon recently released an updated version of their Fire HD 8 tablet, aiming to deliver an affordable yet capable media consumption device.
The Fire HD 8 packs a surprising amount of value given its budget-friendly cost.
After extensive hands-on testing, the Fire HD 8 left a positive impression in many regards.
The hardware feels light and slim with a premium design belying its cheap price tag.
Vibrant colors and wide viewing angles make the 8-inch display pleasing to the eye.
Dual speakers blast out loud, clear audio. General performance stands up well for enjoying books, videos, music, and casual games.
Storage proves ample for most needs with 16GB onboard and microSD expansion up to 128GB.
The user interface received a major facelift—doing away with the aging carousel layout—for quicker access to apps and content.
Even gaming and PC game streaming work better than expected courtesy of the quad-core processor and Fire OS enhancements.
Drawbacks like the low 1280×800 screen resolution keep the Fire HD 8 from matching pricier competitors.
Still images and video suffer from mediocre 5MP and 720p cameras. Battery life clocks in at just decent rather than impressive runtimes per charge.
The plastic screen cover annoyingly kicks up glare. Amazon's App Store lacks breadth compared to Google Play.
But for media-focused users on tight budgets, the pros generally outweigh the cons.
When purchased at sale prices around $50, the value proposition strengthens even further.
Shoppers wanting an all-purpose tablet or top specifications will need to spend more.
Yet with smart compromises, Amazon managed to turn out a highly competent entertainment slate at a bargain cost. For casual purposes, the Fire HD 8 delivers solid performance at an unbeatable price.
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