Amazon Alexa Tablet 8 (all-new), 8.7-Inch, 4GB RAM, 128GB, Teal
Product description
Some tablet buyers want a larger screen for a broad viewing area, others prefer a compact device that is easy to carry and comfortable for one-handed reading. The amazon Alexa Tablet 8 (all-new) takes the compact approach, pairing an 8.7-inch vivid display with a thin, lightweight aluminum unibody for reading, streaming, and everyday apps.
Its 4GB of RAM and 8-core chip support everyday use, while the battery provides up to 14 hours of video playback. Google Play gives you access to more than a million apps, and built-in Amazon services bring books, video, music, and gaming together on the tablet.
Specifications
- Display: 8.7-inch vivid display
- Processor: 8-core chip
- Memory: 4GB RAM
- Storage: 128GB
- Battery life: Up to 14 hours of video playback
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6
- Cameras: 8MP rear camera and 5MP front camera
- Audio: Dual stereo speakers
- Material: Aluminum unibody
- Color: Teal
The compact screen is sized for one-handed reading and easy portability, making it a practical fit for carrying between rooms or taking along for a commute. For Kindle use, the dedicated distraction-free reading experience silences notifications, adjusts the display for your eyes, and helps extend battery life during reading sessions. When it is time for video or music, the dual stereo speakers and vivid display make the same device useful for entertainment.
How to use it
Use Google Play to find apps for social media, streaming, fitness, finance, and gaming, subscriptions may be required for some services. Amazon apps including Prime Video, Kindle, Audible, Amazon Music, and Amazon Luna are built in, with single sign-on and personalized content that syncs across devices. That combination is useful if you already use Amazon services and want them alongside the wider Google Play app selection.
For a reading session, open Kindle’s distraction-free experience to reduce notification interruptions. For video, the battery supports up to 14 hours of playback, while Wi-Fi 6 provides the tablet’s wireless connection. The 5MP front camera and 8MP rear camera also give you camera options for video calls and photos. Alexa+ offers personalized help and suggestions, and can collaborate to help get more done wherever you are. Alexa+ is available with the tablet, use on compatible devices is available with a Prime membership. Prime membership also includes benefits such as Prime Video, Amazon Music, and unlimited Amazon Photos storage.
Usage tips
Choose the compact 8.7-inch format when portability and one-handed reading matter more than a larger viewing area. The lightweight aluminum unibody makes the tablet easy to pick up for short reading breaks, then set aside when you are done. You can also switch from Kindle to streaming, audio, or other apps without changing devices, with Amazon services and Google Play apps available in the same tablet. For a more focused reading session, use Kindle’s notification-silencing experience, for entertainment, use the display, speakers, and video playback battery life.
Final verdict
This tablet is suited to people who want a portable screen for reading, streaming, and everyday apps, with Amazon services and Google Play in one place. Its 8.7-inch display, lightweight aluminum design, and up to 14 hours of video playback give it a clear role as a compact companion for home or on the go.