Amazon Fire HD 10 Argos €109

mondeo

This is the newer 2019 that was just released, newer octacore processor model... Give away at this price.

https://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/4077888/Trail/searchtext%3EAMAZON+FIRE.htm

Peig Sayers

Thanks OP. I had actually ordered this only 30 mins ago from Amazon! Came to £97 which converted to €117.86. Not much in the difference but handy to buy it in a local shop and no need to wait a week for delivery.

For anyone considering this tablet, I can recommend it. I have the last version which I bought about 8 months ago. Great little tablet and you can work around the lack of the play store app. Have everything on it that I have on my other tablets including my Google Nexus 7 from 2012 which is still going strong!

billbond4

One thing, its a bit awkward putting apps on it when you want to use the Tablet in Kids mode i.e Kids Youtube
You will need to install google playstore on it.

billbond4

Also buy the version with the ads, as its handy enough to remove the ads yourselff and save yourself a few quid

Soarer

billbond4 wrote: »

Also buy the version with the ads, as its handy enough to remove the ads yourselff and save yourself a few quid

You might let us know how to do that?

Via PM if you'd prefer.

absolutegroove

billbond4 wrote: »

Also buy the version with the ads, as its handy enough to remove the ads yourselff and save yourself a few quid

I have it it in basket. I’m interested to know how aswell (via PM if necessary). Thanks

super_furry

What are they like as a tablet? I vaguely remember reading that they're much more locked down than most Android devices?

bladespin

super_furry wrote: »

What are they like as a tablet? I vaguely remember reading that they're much more locked down than most Android devices?

As mentioned above, it's easy enough to 'jailbreak' and load playstore but as standard they're pretty good anyway.

Oasis1974

super_furry wrote: »

What are they like as a tablet? I vaguely remember reading that they're much more locked down than most Android devices?

I have one Fire is a nightmare in that installing Google Playstore and Chrome involves using older versions and installing a few other things you need to get them to run. The tablet is cheap but the Amazon echo system kills it for me but hench it's cheap price.

Peig Sayers

billbond4 wrote: »

Also buy the version with the ads, as its handy enough to remove the ads yourselff and save yourself a few quid

My last one came with ads and i contacted Amazon chat and asked them to remove them and they did. For free!

marcbrophy

Last time I bought a Fire 7 from Argos, I just emailed Amazon saying that it was bought in Argos and there was no mention of ads in the listing.
They removed the ads straight away

ShooterSF

Why do I come into this forum :pac:

eyerer

Oasis1974 wrote: »

The tablet is cheap but the Amazon echo system kills it for me but hench it's cheap price.

What do you mean by the amazon echo system?
I'm interested in the tablet but I won't have Alexa in the house, I don't want stuff that can listen/record people talking..
Can you turn that voice recognition stuff off?

bladespin

eyerer wrote: »

Can you turn that voice recognition stuff off?

Yes, very easy to do.

ive a fire hd 7 and i find it a very slow "tablet"

its perfect for reading, its fine for the netflix app.

its laggy for browsing and moving between apps.

would this newer model be a big improvement?

4real

Deleted User wrote: »

ive a fire hd 7 and i find it a very slow "tablet"

its perfect for reading, its fine for the netflix app.

its laggy for browsing and moving between apps.

would this newer model be a big improvement?

octa core processor with 2gb ram i dont think it will slow down.
but obviously depends on your usage and how many apps photos and music you store on it.

Oasis1974

eyerer wrote: »

What do you mean by the amazon echo system?
I'm interested in the tablet but I won't have Alexa in the house, I don't want stuff that can listen/record people talking..
Can you turn that voice recognition stuff off?

All the apps on the tablet are Amazon apps. Google PlayStore is not meant to be used on it but obviously you can but a refined version still all the apps from it work. Alexa can be turned off as someone else said.

jayo99

Hey Guys, looking at getting one of these for the kids.
Can a Fire HD10 be setup (easily) to run as a Fire HD10 Kid (with kids unlimited) ? I figure I'll pick up a protective case somewhere.
Thx !

Guy:Incognito

eyerer wrote: »

What do you mean by the amazon echo system?
I'm interested in the tablet but I won't have Alexa in the house, I don't want stuff that can listen/record people talking..
Can you turn that voice recognition stuff off?

He means ecosystem.

wingnut

jayo99 wrote: »

Hey Guys, looking at getting one of these for the kids.
Can a Fire HD10 be setup (easily) to run as a Fire HD10 Kid (with kids unlimited) ? I figure I'll pick up a protective case somewhere.
Thx !

Yes, provided you have a kids unlimited account, which isn't available in Ireland unless you have convinced Amazon you are UK based

wingnut

Oasis1974 wrote: »

I have one Fire is a nightmare in that installing Google Playstore and Chrome involves using older versions and installing a few other things you need to get them to run. The tablet is cheap but the Amazon echo system kills it for me but hench it's cheap price.

Loads of online guides on how to install playstore (you can install APKs without having to do this). There are few packages to download and run but I wouldn't call it a 'nightmare'.

wingnut

Deleted User wrote: »

ive a fire hd 7 and i find it a very slow "tablet"

its perfect for reading, its fine for the netflix app.

its laggy for browsing and moving between apps.

would this newer model be a big improvement?

The 8 and 10 are a good deal faster than the 7. The 7 is fine for single app activity (kids) or Netflix and the like but slow for switching or browsing. If you are planning and using it as a main tablet go for the 8 or 10.

bassy

Just reserved one for in store collection,I persume the won't be much trouble putting Google play store on it?.

being realistic the fire tablets interface is pretty sh1t for use on Android. it's ugly, clunky and completely revolves around Amazon.

this is with the play store on it.

takes more technically messing but you're better off completely re-flashing proper android onto it.

(may not be possible on all versions)

and the hd 7 is muck - avoid.

the 8 has a bit more ram that makes it just about usable.

I'd recommend more to find/wait for a deal on a Samsung / Huawie / Mi android tablet.

Oasis1974

wingnut wrote: »

Loads of online guides on how to install playstore (you can install APKs without having to do this). There are few packages to download and run but I wouldn't call it a 'nightmare'.

I wasn't saying its a nightmare to install all the APKs and stuff its actually easy but you need a guide because they have to installed in a certain order. I agreed with the last poster in hindsight i would have got an Android tablet but the problem is they range from cheap to very expensive.

Oasis1974

BTW i got the docking station when i bought the HD 10 its a great piece of kit cant imagine not having it now.

Rooy

This is the guide I followed twice previously and worked fine , just take your time and there may be some slightly newer versions of files listed ,
Probably took 15 mins max and most of that was the downloading.

https://www.howtogeek.com/232726/how-to-install-the-google-play-store-on-your-amazon-fire-tablet/

Have 1 on reserve myself.

Peig Sayers

Oasis1974 wrote: »

BTW i got the docking station when i bought the HD 10 its a great piece of kit cant imagine not having it now.

Did you buy that from Amazon?

Rooy

Rooy wrote: »

This is the guide I followed twice previously and worked fine , just take your time and there may be some slightly newer versions of files listed ,
Probably took 15 mins max and most of that was the downloading.

https://www.howtogeek.com/232726/how-to-install-the-google-play-store-on-your-amazon-fire-tablet/

this puts the play store on but you're left with the horrific amazon GUI, terrible settings options and all those irrelevant Amazon apps cluttering up things.

wingnut

glasso wrote: »

this puts the play store on but you're left with the horrific amazon GUI, terrible settings options and all those irrelevant Amazon apps cluttering up things.

You can install another launcher.

this is a much much better option imo

https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2058033819

you can install another launcher but the whole interface software is awful - you can't change the settings with a launcher.

Cantona's Collars

Just a heads up,if it's for kids or another family member, don't link it to your own Amazon account or if you have to then block access to spending on it or use the remove card option.
Even with parental controls on,my little one managed to order ebooks but in fairness, Amazon refunded me.

bladespin

Amazon themselves have some great BF deals on these now, Fire HD 8 for £45.

godtabh

glasso wrote: »

this is a much much better option imo

https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2058033819

you can install another launcher but the whole interface software is awful - you can't change the settings with a launcher.

But its c. €60 more.

I just bought the HD 10 for the young lad

WhatsGoingOn2

wingnut wrote: »

You can install another launcher.

I don't think you can change the default launcher on the fire, can you?
The interface is fine. Most people will use it for browsing the web, watching Netflix or reading magazines and it is perfect for all of those

Rooy

Cantona's Collars wrote: »

Just a heads up,if it's for kids or another family member, don't link it to your own Amazon account or if you have to then block access to spending on it or use the remove card option.
Even with parental controls on,my little one managed to order ebooks but in fairness, Amazon refunded me.

In my case child was asking Alexa to play songs and then managing to subscribe to Amazon music which i was charged..

godtabh

godtabh wrote: »

But its c. €60 more.

I just bought the HD 10 for the young lad

sometimes it's worth spending the extra money!

unless you are intending to use the amazon tablet as amazon wants you to use it then it's not a good solution - at all.

absolutegroove

glasso wrote: »

sometimes it's worth spending the extra money!

unless you are intending to use the amazon tablet as amazon wants you to use it then it's not a good solution - at all.

Ordered the Mediapad M5 10 Lite from Amazon Germany - I was going to order an iPad Pro but I think it’s overkill for what I will use it for (netflix, youtube etc)

All the reviews seem great for it.

Cantona's Collars

glasso wrote: »

sometimes it's worth spending the extra money!

unless you are intending to use the amazon tablet as amazon wants you to use it then it's not a good solution - at all.

99% of the time it's YouTube on it here. Minecraft works on it so that's one kid happy.

If it's for kids then no point spending too much on it. Charging port got damaged on one here, it's cheaper to buy a new tablet than pay for a repair.

Oasis1974

Peig Sayers wrote: »

Did you buy that from Amazon?

I did.

bladespin

glasso wrote: »

sometimes it's worth spending the extra money!

unless you are intending to use the amazon tablet as amazon wants you to use it then it's not a good solution - at all.

Sorry, but that's just wrong, our boys have had fires for the past 2 years, I released them and added playstore so they had access to the apps they wanted, they've been great. The vast majority of use has been youtube, movies I've loaded on the SD card and Netflix, their games are all pretty basic, Roblox and Minecraft (see we're not the only ones ) which they've handled very well and takenb every bump and knock along the way, something I'd be very concerned about with a more expensive item.

Oh and I did get myself a nice Lenovo tablet a couple of years back for a couple of hundred euros which turned out to be a dog, so slow it wasn't funny esp when your 6yo is asking why it's slow and his fire's rocking along.

absolutegroove

glasso wrote: »

this is a much much better option imo

https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2058033819

you can install another launcher but the whole interface software is awful - you can't change the settings with a launcher.

All gone - I got one just in time. Thanks for the reminder.

bladespin

bladespin wrote: »

Sorry, but that's just wrong, our boys have had fires for the past 2 years, I released them and added playstore so they had access to the apps they wanted, they've been great. The vast majority of use has been youtube, movies I've loaded on the SD card and Netflix, their games are all pretty basic, Roblox and Minecraft (see we're not the only ones ) which they've handled very well and takenb every bump and knock along the way, something I'd be very concerned about with a more expensive item.

Oh and I did get myself a nice Lenovo tablet a couple of years back for a couple of hundred euros which turned out to be a dog, so slow it wasn't funny esp when your 6yo is asking why it's slow and his fire's rocking along.

you obviously bought an under-powered Lenovo unit - you have to know a little about the cpu power and ram amount of what you're buying.....

I've had both (a proper android tablet!) and fire tablets (hd 8) and the fires are not a comparable experience.

bladespin

glasso wrote: »

you obviously bought an under-powered Lenovo unit - you have to know a little about the cpu power and ram amount of what you're buying.....

I did, despite respectable specs and despite knowing quite a lot about about CPU performance, ram etc still it was a steamer compared to the Fire.

If you want a 'proper' tablet with superior capabilities then look elsewhere but if you want a budget tab that will perform just as well as any Samsung etc for 90 per cent of the time then a fire is the superior option - price and durability.

Those little tabs have outlasted the Lenovo, iPad and Galaxy tabs I've had.

unklerosco

For anwayone that just wants a budget android tablet I'd recommend the Galaxy Tab A. Great price at the moment, https://www.currys.ie/ieen/search-keywords/xx_xx_xx_xx_xx/-samsung_tab_bt_ie-/xx-criteria.html

If you're getting a Fire HD with the aim of using it as an android tablet don't bother. I've tried it a few times and it's far too much hassle. Play store is handy but changing the launcher isn't reliable from my experience.
I've 45 of those Galaxy Tab A's for work and they're great for the price, I paid €225 for them. €179 with a case n sd card is a great deal, gonna pick up a few more.

Tilikum17

Just saw you can put kodi on the amazon fire. That would be enough for me.

I’ve now looked at a few reviews putting them side by side and they’ve all said to go for the Samsung. Worth the extra €60 or so

bassy

Seems good price for the HD 10 and ideal for streaming

biebiebie

bladespin wrote: »

Sorry, but that's just wrong, our boys have had fires for the past 2 years, I released them and added playstore so they had access to the apps they wanted, they've been great. The vast majority of use has been youtube, movies I've loaded on the SD card and Netflix, their games are all pretty basic, Roblox and Minecraft (see we're not the only ones ) which they've handled very well and takenb every bump and knock along the way, something I'd be very concerned about with a more expensive item.

I can report exactly the same!
Well worth the cheap price and very little hassle getting the play store to work. And we have 3 of 'em! 2x10" and 1x8". Although personally I'd recommend the 8" for smaller children as it's easier to hold.

bassy

biebiebie wrote: »

I can report exactly the same!
Well worth the cheap price and very little hassle getting the play store to work. And we have 3 of 'em! 2x10" and 1x8". Although personally I'd recommend the 8" for smaller children as it's easier to hold.

A good case for the 10 will cure the holding.

biebiebie

bassy wrote: »

A good case for the 10 will cure the holding.

It's more the size of it. We have both so just going by what I've observed. Btw we have decent leather style cases on all of them.

bassy

biebiebie wrote: »

It's more the size of it. We have both so just going by what I've observed. Btw we have decent leather style cases on all of them.

true I suppose and awkward in ways for young kids.