Maisel and Vikings on Prime Video, and it’s safe to say the experience was fantastic, even at multiple viewing angles. To test the display we watched streaming content like The Marvelous Mrs. The 1920 x 1200 IPS LCD screen is the crown jewel of the Fire HD 10. Once this was all set up, we were then walked through a short tutorial that explained how to use the Android OS. If you don’t already have Prime, Audible or Kindle Unlimited, you will have the option to try them when you set up your Fire HD 10, which is a nice touch. The Fire also offered us a number of free trials on Amazon’s many services. We highly recommend this step if you want to take advantage of your Kindle books or Audible account, as well as any apps you may have downloaded on other Amazon devices. Software updates followed, and then we were asked to register the device with an Amazon account. After powering on the device, we were prompted to choose a language and then connect to our local Wi-Fi. The setup process for the Amazon Fire HD 10 is quick and simple. Setup Process: A good chance to sample Amazon’s other services You may also want to look at smaller iterations of the device, like the non-HD Fire 7, if you’re just looking for something that a child can run free with. If you’re looking for a kids tablet, this is a worthwhile purchase compared to other 10-inch tablets. This edition also bakes in a lot of very useful parental controls, a child-focused user interface, and a two-year worry-free guarantee. Of course, there is also a Kids Edition of the Fire HD 10 for $199.99 MSRP that offers a rubbery “kid-proof” case. Amazon also offers a Show Mode Charging Dock for this device, which props up the Fire HD 10 while it’s in this mode to really make it look like the Echo assistant. It can cycle through photos, display videos, or show what music you’re playing. The Amazon Fire HD 10 also has a toggleable “Show Mode” option, which gives it the functionality of Amazon’s popular Echo Show device including voice control and the clean Echo display that shows current weather, reminders, and more. The Kids Edition also bakes in a lot of very useful parental controls, a child-focused user interface, and a two-year worry-free guarantee. There are no official Amazon keyboards yet, but there are plenty of well-reviewed off-brand alternatives available. If you want to turn this into a more productive device, you can pick up a keyboard case for the Fire HD 10. We appreciate seeing the headphone jack on this tablet, considering that other competitors like the iPad have opted to drop this feature. In regards to ports, the Fire HD 10 has both a 3.5mm headphone jack and a micro USB charging slot. The device is not waterproof, but you can pick up a variety of Fire cases that provide this feature if you’re looking for it. The Fire HD 10 weighs a little over a pound (17.6 ounces), which is more than the latest iPad Pro (16.5 ounces) but less than Microsoft’s Surface Go, which checks in at 18.7 ounces. It’s also got some heft to it and is definitely not as easy to pick up as other popular tablets. We would definitely recommend investing in a case that allows you to stand it up (which is better for watching streaming content anyways). The base is made of a tacky plastic and its 10.1-inch size means it’s just a little bit too big to hold comfortably for a long period of time-the corners of the device start to dig into your palms after a while. The Amazon Fire HD 10 is a budget tablet, and it feels like it. Lifewire / Jordan Provost Design: Solid and unglamorous
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