Amazon newest version of the speedy Fire HD Tablet gets 27% price drop

Sitting somewhere between the small screen of a smartphone and a cumbersome laptop, a tablet is a handy gadget to have for reading, watching, browsing, gaming and more. However, they can cost a pretty penny.

Those who've been resisting splurging on a pricey iPad but still want a tablet with great brand recognition and all the bells and whistles might just find the perfect buy in an Amazon Fire Tablet. Now, the - the newest version - is £109.99 down from £149.99 on Amazon.

The sleek tablet is said to have 25% faster performance than the previous generation, and with 3 GB RAM it is ideal for seamless streaming, reading and gaming - say goodbye to the days of lagging TV shows and waiting for a film to buffer. With a 10.1 inch display, the full HD screen is perfect for binging favourite shows as the tablet has up to 13 hours of battery life and 32GB of storage in the £109.99 model.

The lightweight tablet can be carried and transported anywhere from work to the car for long journeys. For those who want to make video calls, the tablet has a 5 MP front-facing camera that lets them call family and friends or create content with crystal clear quality. Parents who buy the tablet don't need to worry about their little ones stumbling across the wrong content, either, as Amazon Kids+ offers easy-to-use parental controls on all Fire tablets.

However, if shoppers fancy an alternative, they could try the for £269 from Argos, which comes with 64GB memory capacity and has a built in speaker and microphone. Another option could be the for £169.01 from Lenovo which allows for smart note-taking, reading, entertainment and has all-day battery features.

Shoppers have, however, given the Amazon Fire Tablet a 4.5 out of 5 star rating from a total of 2,811 reviews. One person said: "Fabulous product and easy to use."

Another wrote: "The Amazon Fire Tablet is an excellent choice. I bought this as a gift, and I wanted something that offered the reliability and performance I've come to expect from the Amazon brand - and this tablet delivers.

"The full HD screen is vibrant and perfect for relaxation, whether it's streaming, reading, or browsing. The octa-core processor and 3 GB RAM ensure smooth performance, and the impressive 13-hour battery life means you can use it all day without constantly needing to recharge."

"Great product. Nice size. Loads of things to download and to keep you entertained for hours," said another customer.

Others disagreed with this, however, as one person wrote: "I bought this to watch videos on. The screen size is fine, but the sound quality on some of the videos is awful. One needs to listen through headphones or use an external speaker."

Despite this, for a decent tablet from a well-loved brand with a chunk of money off, the could be a great option, especially for shoppers on a stricter budget.