Dealmaster: Get a 32GB Amazon Fire HD 8 tablet for $60 - Ars Technica

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Greetings, Arsians! Courtesy of our friends at TechBargains, we have another round of deals to share. Today's list is headlined by an excellent deal on the 32GB variant of Amazon's Fire HD 8 tablet, which is down to $59 (and potentially down to $54 for some users with the code "SAVE10OFF" at checkout). That's a low for this higher-capacity model, which normally sits between $90-$110. Amazon says this deal will expire on Friday.

The Fire HD 8 has been around for a little bit now, and it's totally possible Amazon is cutting the price ahead of the release of a new model in the coming months. But generally speaking, it remains the most affordable tablet that's actually worth buying. It's no iPad, to be sure: the display only has a resolution of 1200x800, it's not exactly a gaming powerhouse, there's no 802.11ac Wi-Fi, and it's all made of plastic. Amazon's Fire OS is still a far cry from stock Android, too, with baked-in ads and no official support for Google apps like Gmail or Google Drive.

But with Android tablets an eternal mess, a dirt-cheap yet competent slate like the Fire HD 8 is arguably the only worthwhile iPad alternative. Its 1.3GHz MediaTek MT8163V/B SoC and 1.5GB of RAM are still enough to do the basic Web browsing and video streaming without too much frustration, it gets a solid 10-12 hours of battery life per charge, it's comfortable enough, and that HD display is well worth the step up over Amazon's cheaper Fire 7 tablet. While Fire OS pushes Amazon's services in your face at every turn, it still has its advantages if you use the Kindle or Prime Video apps often. It recently gained the ability to work like an Echo Show, too. And if you wanted to avoid it altogether, it's still not that difficult to load it with the Google Play Store and bring Google apps in that way. (Just know you might have to do a little extra legwork.)

If you're not interested in a new tablet, we also have deals on Dell laptops, monitors, robot vacuums, and more. Have a look for yourself below.

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Featured Deals

Laptop Deals

  • Google Pixelbook Chromebook - Intel Core i5-7Y57 Dual-core, 12.3-inch 2400x1600, 256GB SSD, 8GB RAM for $909.32 at Walmart (list price $1,199.99).
  • Acer Chromebook 14 Chromebook - Intel Celeron N3160 Quad-core, 14" 1080p for $219 at Walmart (list price $299).
  • Dell Inspiron 15 5000 2-in-1 Laptop - Intel Core i7-8550U Quad-core, 15.6" 1080p for $599 at Walmart (list price $799).
  • Dell XPS 13 Laptop - Intel Core i5-8250U Quad-core 13.3" 1080p, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD for $799.99 at Dell (use code: 50OFF699 - list price $999.99).
  • Dell Vostro 14 5000 Laptop - Intel Core i5-8250U Quad-core 14" 1920x1080 Laptop with 256GB SSD for $633.39 at Dell (list price $1,067.14).
  • Lenovo Ideapad 330S Laptop - Intel Core i5-8250U Quad-core, 15.6" 1366x768, 4GB RAM, 1TB HDD, 16GB Optane Memory for $379 at Walmart (list price $599.99).
  • Lenovo Ideapad 330 Laptop - Intel Core i3-8130U Dual-core, 15.6" 1366x768, 4GB RAM, 1TB HDD for $299 at Walmart (list price $399).
  • Apple Back to School Promo: Students, parents of higher education students, and education staff get free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless, Beats Powerbeats3 Wireless, or BeatsX with purchase of a new Mac or iPad Pro.

Desktop PC Deals

  • Dell Inspiron 3650 Desktop - Intel Core i7-7700 Quad-core, GTX 1050, 16GB RAM, 128GB SSD + 1TB HDD for $699 at Dell (use code: INSP699 - list price $1,109.99).
  • Dell Inspiron Small 3000 Desktop - Intel Core i3-8100 Quad-core for $349.99 at Dell (list price $499.99).
  • Dell Vostro 3670 Desktop - Intel Core i7-8700 Six-core, 8GB RAM, 1TB HDD for $689 at Dell (list price $1,112.86).
  • Dell XPS 8930 SE Gaming Desktop - Intel Core i7-8700 Six-core, 16GB RAM, 4GB GTX 1050 Ti for $949.99 at Dell (use code: 50OFF699 - list price $1,099.99).
  • Alienware Aurora R7 Gaming Desktop - Intel Core i7-8700K Six-core, GTX 1080 8GB, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD for $1,649.99 at Dell (use code: 50OFF699 - list price $2,078.99).

Monitor Deals

  • 24" ViewSonic XG2402 Gaming Monitor - 1080p, 144Hz, TN, FreeSync for $219.99 at Amazon (list price $259.99).
  • 34" Dell UltraSharp U3417W Curved Monitor - 3440x1440 + $200 Gift Card for $819.99 at Dell (list price $1,099.99).
  • 27" Dell U2717D Monitor - 1440p, IPS + $100 Gift Card for $449.99 at Dell (list price $599.99).
  • 28" Samsung U28E590D Gaming Monitor - 4K, FreeSync for $249.99 at Amazon (list price $369.99).

More Laptops & Desktop PC Deals here.

HDTVs & Home Entertainment Deals

More TV Deals here.

Electronics & Component Deals

  • Amazon Fire HD 8 (32GB) Tablet for $59.99 at Amazon ($53.99 for select users with code: SAVE10OFF - list price $109.99).
  • Apple Watch Series 1 (42mm) for $179 at Walmart (list price $279).
  • Fitbit Alta HR Fitness Tracker for $119.95 at Amazon (list price $149.99).
  • Anker PowerPort Wireless 5 Charging Stand + Qi Wireless Charging Pad for $32.99 at Amazon (list price $39.99).
  • Samsung Galaxy S9 (64GB) Unlocked Smartphone + $200 off Samsung Chromebooks for $719.99 at Samsung.
  • Samsung Galaxy S8 (64GB) Unlocked Smartphone for $499.99 (S8+ for $590) at Amazon (list price $724.99).
  • Apple AirPods Wireless Earphones for $144.98 at Walmart (list price $159).
  • Linksys EA9300 Max-Stream AC4000 Tri-Band Wi-Fi Router (Refurb with Linksys Warranty) for $134.99 at PCMag Shop (list price $199.99).
  • Netgear Arlo Wireless 720p Security Cam Kit (6-Pack) for $399.98 at Amazon (list price $549.99).
  • Netgear Arlo Pro 720p Wireless Indoor/Outdoor Security Camera for $129.99 at Amazon (list price $189.99).
  • Sandisk Ultra 3D SSD (500GB) 2.5" SATA III Solid State Drive for $86.99 at Amazon (list price $199.99).
  • Seagate STGX1000400 (1TB) USB 3.0 Portable External Hard Drive for $49.99 at Amazon (list price $64.99).
  • Mpow 059 Bluetooth Over Ear Headphones for $27.99 at Amazon (use code: 059AABGR - list price $39.99).

More Electronics & Tech Deals here.

Home Improvement, Kitchen Gadgets, and Miscellaneous Deals

For more great deals go to TechBargains.

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Original source: https://arstechnica.com/staff/2018/08/dealmaster-get-a-32gb-amazon-fire-hd-8-tablet-for-60/

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