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Gear Review Exploring the Amazon Fire HD8 Tablet *Testing the limits of a budget-friendly Android experience* $50 Price 10 Hours Battery 8 Years Previous Tablet Ownership Section I The Shift to Budget Hardware After owning my Apple iPad 2 for nearly eight years, I still love it. However, I decided it was time to try an Android tablet and found the Amazon Fire HD8 (2018 Model) for just $50—too tempting to pass up!   Budget-Friendly Design Accepting the Fire HD8 as a budget device really helps in appreciating what Amazon has accomplished. They made thoughtful sacrifices in terms of screen resolution, speed, capacity, and design to create an excellent value for the price. Software and Performance One critical feature I needed was the ability to install the Google Play Store. This addition significantly enhances usability, allowing access to apps like Chrome, YouTube, and others. Without Google Play, the HD8 would feel quite limited. → Google Play Store — A must-have installation th...