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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 4667 reviews

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    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

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93%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers are pleased with the Fire HD 8's ease of use, screen size, and price. Positive feedback also highlights its battery life and performance, while some users mentioned the device's weight as a positive attribute. Although some found the ads to be a minor inconvenience, the overall experience appears to be quite positive.

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  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Tablet

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Has crashed 4 times since having it and have to factory reset everytime Save your money its junk

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    This particular one was faulty

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Unfortunately, had to return the one I purchased and exchanged for another one. It did not work correctly.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Nice size

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Nice size but charging takes more than 8 hrs to get at 100%.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Disappointed

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Disappointed. This is one of the few items of ever returned to Best Buy but I didn’t find it easy to use but then I am an Apple product user.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Already went out

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It broke fast... purchased a case to protect it, but something with the electronics

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Weak

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Tablet has been in case since opened on Christmas, and the screen cracked. No obvious explanation or damage other than a crack down the middle.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Chose to return

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    After looking at the device I chose to bring it back and purchase something else.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Junk

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It was broken in less than 6 months. It should be more durable

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Horrible

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Screen goes black after a few minutes of being on. Worst product ever

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Slooow

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Doesn’t work acts like it’s used out of the box. Returned!

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Terrible

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Glitches .locks me out constantly turns on and off . Would not recommend to anyone on earth

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Print way to small. I will return it as soon as we

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Print way to small. This my third kindle fire and the print on those was twice as large.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Avoid

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This thing chokes playing 480p videos and lags even on the home screen.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Stopped charging

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Stopped charging after just 15 months. Nothing is built to last anymore.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Alexa off

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This was a gift but I didn't know it was only Amazon stuff.. No Google play store.. No bueno!

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Display lighting issue

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Uneven lighting at the bottom side of the screen.. planning to visit the store for replacement

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Faulty charging port

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    Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Tablet dont last very long usually they stop charging after a while

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Unable to download anything significant

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My book titles are downloaded but the content of the books will NOT download.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Had to return

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Couldn't download a few apps because Fire wasn't ready for the updated versions.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    I don't know how to use the tablet.

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Can't figure out how to delete books on tablet or how to get new books.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend