Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids Edition Tablet Review: Smarter Than the HD 8
The Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids Edition is a great-value device like its adult version but the latter is frustrating in terms of limited app choices, the former has a full year’s subscription to Fire for Kids Unlimited- a service that offers children apps and eBooks.
With its simple, control-enabled-for -parent’s operating system, free Amazon fire for kid’s access, extended warranty and rubber bumper shield, our amazon fire hd 10 kids edition tablet review shows it to be a fantastic option for parents.
FEATURES:
- Review Price: $199.99
- 10-inch 1080p display
- 32GB of storage
- 10 hours of battery life
- A year of Amazon Fire for Kids Unlimited
- Kid-proof case
- 2-year guarantee
DISCUSSION
The Fire HD 10 Kids Edition is the same size- 10 inch as the standard version except this one is priced $50 higher. This extra cost may seem much but it is worth the expense as it give you a better warranty, protective covering and the Kids Unlimited subscription (normally $3.99 a month or $1.99 a month with a Prime subscription.
The protective case is made of chunky rubber and comes in blue/pink colours. Although it doesn’t make the tablet totally shatterproof, it does efficiently safeguard it in most case of accidental slips. The chunky bezel allows for easier gripping by kids as well.
If the tablet should break within the first two years, the guarantee kicks in and a new one would be substituted.
The challenge with a 10-inch tablet is that it can be somewhat difficult for adults to properly hold, much less kids.
The Fire HD 10 kids edition is easier to operate in landscape mode than portrait, which is just fine as most videos and games are landscape tailored. However, the tablet is still a device better used on a table or placed on the laps.
Due to this, the tablet may be more appropriate for older children while the Fire HD 8 is better for younger ones.
For the price at which this tablet comes, its display screen and resolution is better than expected with its clear images and crisp text.
The Fire OS stands solid as regards children use and parental control. This operating system enables the parents have total control of their kid’s profiles, app downloading and internet use.
However, in the case of apps, based on our Amazon Fire HD 10 kids edition tablet review, there is the challenge of the apps requiring manual updating, which can be time consuming.
Parental controls built into the device allow you fix the appropriate content (such as apps and videos) age range. The web browser access can be blocked if you wish to restrict your child’s online activity.
The OS also enables you to fix usage time limits as well as stipulating how long your children have to utilise educational apps or read books before being able to access the entertainment content.
Being able to lock the tablet at and during particular hours such as night time will prevent the children from covertly using the device when they should be in bed. This control ability is unique, no other tablets on the market give such.
The star of the Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids Edition is the Amazon Kids Unlimited service. It gives the kids a world of books, apps and videos straight from their already set up profiles. The available content depends on the child’s pre-set age range. This means the children can securely download and view their selected content.
Everything is presented through a friendly, simple interface, which makes it easy for kids of any age to find what they want to do. Sensibly, in-app purchases are blocked, so your kids can’t install their own apps and then run up a huge bill.
All in app buys are blocked, putting away the worry of kids incurring heavy bills with uncontrolled downloads.
The tablet is Alexa enabled, and the hands-free mode can be switched on, leaving the voice assistant to answer all commands/queries. We do however advise this feature be disabled to avoid your kids switching your smart devices off and on when they are by themselves with their tablets.
2GB of RAM and a MediaTek 1.8GHz quad-core CPU are fair for the price at which the tablet comes ,and they keep the device apps running efficiently as well.
In terms of storage, the tab has 32GB storage for apps and other content; which can be expanded up to 256GB via micro SD
The device has ‘Dolby Audio’ built in but it does not exactly translate to much. Sound quality and volume are alright for videos/games but the sound from this tablet isn’t going to wow you. Luckily, also a 3.5mm headphone jack is part of the tablet’s features, enabling your child to quietly have their fun.
The 2-megapixel rear camera comes without a flash.
There is also a VGA front facing component.
Video and photo quality falls short and is nowhere near competition worthy, however kids can still enjoy using it to shoot pictures and videos. The hassle free interface and huge buttons also help the kids to have fun with the camera.
The battery lasts for about ten hours after full charge, which is pretty good and should occupy your kid for the duration of even the farthest travel.
Conclusion
A safety enforced case, longer warranty and a whole year’s subscription to Kids Unlimited, the Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids Edition is perfect for older children who need more from their devices than the smaller HD 8 offers.
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