Amazon Fire HD 10 (2021) [3GB] vs Samsung Tab A 10" (2019) [2GB]

ES_Revenge wrote: ↑ Hmm yeah looks like Amazon has the Fire HD 10 for $160...is that even a deal?

I can't even remember prices now. It goes to $100 US on sale there, no? Surprisingly though, Canada finally has the blue colour! White has disappeared though, oddly, lol so it's still two colours v. four in US.

Anyway, that gives a rundown of the CPU portion, what about their GPU capabilities?

ES_Revenge wrote: ↑ I don't get it what was it before?

LOL so basically dead even in that dept. Overall it still looks like the Amazon one is better plus I believe the Fire tablets are very durable/break resistant. It looks like they have a Plus version (in US) now--has 4GB RAM and wireless charging...hmmm maybe better to wait for that one?

ES_Revenge wrote: ↑ Ah I see. So better to get it from Amazon proper anyway, right? But the Best Lie US price is the kicker. I'm definitely not buying one of these until I can get to the US and just pick it up in person for $100 USD or less, which I'm sure will come. Heck by time border opens it'll probably be close to time for BF sales where I'm betting the Plus will be about that price given it's $120 in the sale right now over there.

Scamazon is just being greedy, if they'd sell the thing for like $120 CAD or something, I'd go ahead and buy one. While it's nice they brought us an actual colour finally, I'm still not getting over their insane pricing on things from the sticks to this. Sale price of 4K stick is like 2x the old sale price these days not sure wtf they are thinking but as said they can blow me!

The entire point of these devices is to be cheaper than the competition. Why the heck anyone buys a Fire Stick (or tablet) "at a high price" like the merchant from RE4 (at least says he's going to do lol), is beyond me. Like who is going to buy Fire Stick 4K at $70 reg price and $60 sale when first off it was like $35 on sale before and secondly Roku Express 4K is like $45 on sale? Amazon.ca has lost the plot, I tell you. They're right out to lunch these days, just straight up trying to scam now.

Scote64 wrote: ↑ The Amazon FIRE tablets are not the best in any area, but in a good way - they're a bargain on price for an ok tablet.

The biggest issue is that they run FireOS, which is based on Android, but not quite Android. You can install some missing Goggle components, including the Google Play Store, and most Android apps will run, but expect some occasional compatibility issues (like app notifications not working). If you have a mission-critical app for the tablet, make sure it runs on FireOS.

The above-mentioned XDA Fire Toolbox is a good way to install the Google extensions. It can also disable and hide Amazon bloatware, but can't remove it unless you root the tablet. Various methods for rooting and disabling Amazon auto-updates are offered, but they work erratically as Amazon keeps updating firmware to block them. You can also wipe FireOS and install Android, but again this can be hit-and-miss depending on your tablet and firmware version vs. the latest methods - you can end up bricking the tablet if you aren't careful.

The XDA Fire Toolbox has more value to U.S. buyers because they can buy an even cheaper ad-supported version of the Fire tablet that shows rotating ads on the home and sleep screens, and the Toolbox can try to remove the advertising and make it a regular Fire tablet.