What’s your go-to tablet? For some folks, the answer is an Apple iPad. It’s easy to see why — they’re pretty great. But they’re also quite expensive. The brand-new Amazon Fire HD 10 is also an excellent product, and it costs about a quarter of what you’d pay for the equivalent iPad. This model — released only last year — is 25% faster than its previous version, weighs an ounce or so less and has a terrific camera for video calling. Right now, you can pick one up for over 40% off — just $105.

Why is this a good deal?

It usually takes longer before brand-new gadgets drop in price, but the Fire HD 10 is seeing an unprecedented sale that drops the price by over 40%. This is the lowest price we’ve ever seen for this tablet.

Why do I need this?

If you don’t have a tablet and you’re looking to buy one, you can’t go wrong with the Fire HD 10. If you already have a Fire tablet you love, consider upgrading with this deal.

This version includes 64GB of onboard storage, is 25% faster than the previous generation and comes with 3GB of RAM. The screen is 10.1 inches across and displays content in 1080p resolution. You can expect up to 13 hours of battery life, depending on what you’re doing. For example, reading a book on Kindle will use less energy than streaming a video.

You’ll get 5-megapixel front- and rear-facing cameras that make video chats clearer than ever. The Fire HD 10 can basically do it all, serving as everything from a communication device to an entertainment powerhouse. You can even write on it with a Made for Amazon Stylus Pen (sold separately), which means you can use the Fire HD 10 for taking notes, jotting down ideas and much more.

What reviewers say

One fan said, “I’ve had several Fire tablets over the years. This one is my favorite. It’s very responsive and fast.”

“Can I say OH MY GOSH!” one fan gushed. “I’ve been and still am and avid iPad user, but this device surely rivals it.”

“The best tablet you can get,” said one reviewer. “The only thing that annoys me about Kindle Fires is the app store is pretty worthless. I might side-load the Play Store at some point to install the NFL app so I can watch games. Otherwise, it’s fine for what I am doing, which is watching videos on Netflix, Prime or YouTube.”

Amazon

Newer, faster and significantly upgraded from the previous version, the all-new Fire HD 10 is a tablet worth checking out — especially at $75 off. 

$105 at Amazon

The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.

If you have Amazon Prime, you’ll get free shipping, of course. Not yet a member? No problem. You can sign up for your free 30-day trial here. (And by the way, those without Prime still get free shipping on orders of $25 or more.)

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