Amazon’s popular Fire HD 8 tablet lineup is getting an upgrade. The new Fire HD 8 tablet, which begins shipping today, features a vibrant 8-inch HD display and lightweight, portable design that customers love now with faster, better performance.

Here are 4 things to know about the new Fire HD 8 lineup

Fast and Responsive: The new Fire HD 8 lineup features 50% more RAM for enhanced performance when streaming, gaming, and enjoying the latest entertainment from Prime Video, Audible, Kindle and more.

A woman holding the new fire 8 hd tablet and reading The Lost Bookshop on Kindle

Improved camera: With the upgraded 5MP rear-facing camera, you can take and store high-quality photos and videos on your new Fire HD 8.

Long battery life: With up to 13 hours of battery life, you can enjoy your favourite movies, shows, or games at home or on-the-go without worrying about running out of power.

Kid-friendly versions: Fire HD 8 Kids, designed for the 3- to 7-year olds in your life, and Fire HD 8 Kids Pro, with a sleek-but-sturdy case for kids aged 6-12, will also have increased RAM for better performance, so your children can get the most out of the thousands of books, games, videos, and apps that come with the included 12 months of Amazon Kids+, Amazon’s award-winning subscription service with kids in mind.

A child playing with the Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Pro

Plus, both Fire HD 8 Kids and Fire HD 8 Kids Pro come with a two-year worry-free guarantee. So if your kid is prone to bumping or dropping their tablet, don’t worry. Just send it back, and we’ll replace it.

Availability

The Amazon Fire HD 8 tablet is now available in Black, Hibiscus, or Emerald with 3GB RAM and 32GB for an introductory price of £49.99 [RRP: £99.99], and in Black with 4GB RAM and 64GB for an introductory price of £74.99 [RRP: £124.99].

The Fire HD 8 tablet in three colours hibiscus, emerald and black

The Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids tablet comes with a sturdy, kid-friendly case in Blue or Grape for an introductory price of £79.99 [RRP: £149.99], or Disney Princess case bundles for an introductory price of £89.99 [RRP: £159.99]. The Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Pro tablet comes with a case in Hello Teal or Jungle Cat for an introductory price of £79.99 [RRP: £149.99], or with a Marvel Avengers case for an introductory price of £89.99 [RRP:£159.99].

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Disclaimer: Introductory pricing will end on 16 October.