it's black friday Just around the corner, but several WIRED-approved Amazon devices are already on sale Kindle e-readers To fire pillsIf your holiday gift list includes one of those or maybe even a Fire TV Stick, you might want to start shopping (and saving) early. Many of these products are brand new, like the Kindle Paperwhite (12th generation) or the Fire HD 8, and it's unlikely you'll see even deeper discounts during big sales, though don't rule it out entirely.
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12th generation Paperwhite (8/10, Wired recommends) is ours favorite kindle (This was also very new, having been announced in October). It has all the important features that provide a great reading experience, including a large display with high resolution, smooth performance, warm lighting and IPX8 Water-resistance rating. The latest version has the highest contrast ratio (for clear text and images) of any Kindle and up to three months of battery life. It's the thinnest ever. The Signature Edition is also on sale For $155 ($45 off)Which comes with auto-adjust brightness, double the storage (32 GHz) and wireless charging support.
The basic Kindle is an excellent choice for a compact and affordable e-reader. The latest 2024 model doesn't offer many new features compared to the 2022 version, but it does have a higher contrast ratio, a 25 percent brighter front light, and a faster page-turn rate. As the smallest Kindle, it's extremely comfortable to hold with one hand and travel with if you often read on the go. For a fun pop of color, I suggest going for a matcha color. For under $100, you can't do anything wrong with it.
If you're a bookworm, a kid-friendly Kindle makes a wonderful gift this holiday season. Although it's more expensive, we like the Paperwhite Kids because it has a larger display (which is better for reading graphic novels) and it's waterproof so you don't have to worry about accidental spills. There's also the basic Kindle Kids On sale for $95 ($35 off) Which is smaller, more compact, and comes with a ton of fun covers to choose from. Both models also include six months Amazon Kids+A subscription service for age-appropriate books, and a two-year warranty.
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The Fire Max 11 (5/10, Wired Review) Amazon has the highest powerful pillBut its high price, especially with the productivity bundle, put us off. Now that it's priced well under $200, it's a much better value. Like all Fire tablets, it's ideal if you're hooked on Amazon content and services. It has good performance, a bright and sharp screen, solid speakers, and an all-metal build, plus the 1080p cameras are good compared to the rest of Amazon's tablets.
This Fire tablet launched late last year but it's still the best option in the lineup, especially at this sale price. It comes with a fast octa-core processor, a large Full HD (1080p) screen and 3 gigabytes of RAM for better performance when browsing the web with multiple tabs open. It supports Show Mode, which turns the tablet into a echo show smart display If you set it on a stand. You'll have the choice between a 32GB or 64GB configuration with a microSD card slot, which can add up to 1TB of storage on both models. If you want to use a tablet to get work done, you can also buy this keyboard case bundle For $100 ($90 off).
The 2024 Fire HD 8 tablet comes with only a few improvements. Amazon increased the RAM to 3GB (up from 2GB), which was likely added for better performance when using the company's RAM. New AI FeaturesThe rear camera has been upgraded to 5 MP (up from 2 MP). Other than that, it has the same design, size, and 13 hours of battery life as its predecessor (up from about 11 hours in our testing). You'll also get 32GB or 64GB storage options with the ability to expand up to 1TB with a microSD card. If you want all the features that come with the HD 10 but in a smaller size then this is a better option. The display isn't as good, but the tablet is more travel-friendly.
this is best tablets for kids For small children. It has all the same features as Amazon's standard Fire tablet, but you'll also get a sturdier case and a two-year worry-free guarantee. If your kids accidentally break it, Amazon will replace it for free. It also comes with a free year Amazon Kids+Which gives you access to kid-friendly movies, books, apps and games. you can manage parental controls Even on the device.
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If you mainly watch Amazon Prime shows and movies, the second-generation Fire Stick is Our top recommendationYou can still access major streaming apps like Netflix and Max, but the Fire TV Stick is more in line with Amazon Prime content. Like the previous version, Alexa is built into the remote, it has an “ambient experience” feature that displays and cycles through nature or art scenes when you're not using it, and you get a picture-in- Picture mode will be accessible to control smart home devices or pull up security camera feeds. Amazon doubled the storage in this model to 16 gigabytes and added support for Wi-Fi 6EJust future proofing it a bit.