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There's no need to spend over the odds on a modern tablet when Amazon has deals like the ones available today. As we run up to October's Prime Day, the online retailer has slashed the price of various Amazon Fire and kids tablets with the highest being discounted by a huge 54% reduction. Just remember that these sorts of deals come and go fast, so if you see one you like, grab it before it's too late.
One of the standouts is a 54% discount on the Fire HD 8, currently going for $60, a $70 discount. The Fire HD 8 has an 8-inch screen, 13 hours of battery life, Alexa-enabled video calling and access to books, music and all of your favorite streaming services, plus 2GB of RAM and 30% faster performance over the previous-generation Fire HD 8.
The Amazon Fire HD Kids Pro is currently 40% off, with a price dropping from $150 to $90. You get 2GB of RAM and 13 hours of battery life along with one year of age-appropriate Amazon Kids Plus content, all in a slim, kid-friendly case.
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If you're looking for a bigger screen, the Fire HD 10 is currently discounted by 36%. That means you can nab one for $90, a $50 savings. The Fire HD 10 features a 10-inch screen, a 1080p HD display and 13 hours of battery life so you can access your favorite apps from just about anywhere. There's a front-facing camera to allow for easy video calling or content creation on apps. It's compatible with the Made for Amazon Stylus Pen, which allows you to write and draw directly on the tablet using apps like OneNote.
For more great offers, check out the best tablet deals happening right now so you can find exactly what you need at a discount.