Certified Refurbished Fire HD 10 Plus tablet, 10.1", 1080p Full HD, 32 GB, latest model (2021 release), Slate

I've had more than a few Android tablets over the years (yes, Nexus 7 was the best tablet ever). I also had one of the first gen Fire tablets, which was pretty disappointing but usable, and have an iPad mini.I'll get right to the point...the wireless charging is the game changer here. I wanted my iPad mini to charge on a dock so badly that I paid $200 for a combination magnetic stand and case that was supposed to do just that. Sadly it didn't work, and I sent them back.But power was always the problem. If I use it all day at my desk, I have to plug it in to be able to use it from the couch...which meant I needed to have charging cables in both places, or keep it plugged in all day which isn't very convenient for when you just want to grab it really quick to do something.I saw an old video from Smart Home Solver using this as a Home Assistant dashboard, looked around and saw an Amazon renew for $84, and decided to give it a try with the charging dock.It's brilliant!Of course it's not as powerful as an iPad, but's very capable for doing the basics. Instead of having charging cables laying around (and falling behind things) wherever I may want to use the tablet, I just bought more than one dock. Problem solved. Now I can take it the 3 main places I use it and the dock is a nice stand that holds it at the perfect position when I'm say...watching the front door for the pizza guy.It also makes a nice dashboard monitor for my home lab things which are mostly accessible by browser.The Amazon Renew version I got had the ads on in, which are annoying AF, so I paid the $15 to get rid of that, and installed all my Google stuff, Edge, ChatGPT, Co-Pilot, DuckDuckGo, and all my music apps...connected it to my audio system via Bluetooth and for roughly $140 I have my all around music streamer, web browser, Home Assistant dashboard, and all my Kindle stuff and podcasts are right there....with charging docs on my desk, and next to the couch.Highly recommend.

I had an iPad that I wanted to replace and I did not want to spend a ton of money on another apple product. Based on my needs and with Prime Day I decided to purchase this refurbished Fire HD 10 Plus tablet with 65G of storage. The tablet looks brand new without one mark on it. It came with a USB cable and a wall charger block. So far, I have used it every day since it arrived and it works great. I control my Amazon plugs and switches through the tablet which I like better than doing it with my phone due to the larger screen.So far so good and this is a great tablet at an outstanding price point. I travel quite a bit so I will use this as my go to movie watching device as well when flying or in hotels. The best feature of this tablet is the ability to expand the storage via a micro SD card which really takes this to the next level - you can upgrade up to 1TB through the micro SD card. I connected the tablet to my desktop quickly and uploaded files directly that I intend to use later.Set up was easy and I was up and running quickly - I even think the tablet knew who I was right away and it connected to my WiFi and the Alexa app connected to control my household devices. I highly recommend this product and with the new 11's out, keep your eye on this version as the price lowers further.

Bought this as a gift for myself and I've really enjoyed it. I mainly use it as an E-reader for my Kindle library, but it's more than just a reader. It's light and very portable. It doesn't have the computing power of my laptop, but is totally adequate for my needs. I'm NOT a gamer, so, that wasn't even a consideration. This tablet will be adult used and cared for...NO KIDS. I also bought a case for it and it works great and protects the tablet for uh-ohs. I would recommend the 10" tablet over the 8". I got it at a good price, added a case and an SD card and still have a value priced item.

There are thousands of reviews of this and other models of Kindle Fires, so I'll try to stick to particular qualities that are relevant to my decision to purchase (and like, and repurchase) this item. For context, I am a longtime Fire user, having started out with the small, original version introduced to the market. Being disabled and mostly bedridden, I was an excellent candidate for a device largely intended for the consumption of content (rather than intensive software and hardware/computing needs). Considering my situation, the intersection between price point and quality was better than I could have hoped for. Initially, I might have preferred a more robust device (ideally a laptop), but being in what could politely be called "reduced circumstances," my preferences were pretty irrelevant as I couldn't afford much of anything at all. My first Kindle Fire was actually a gift, one that set me on a path of many years of Fire usage. I have used my Fires to watch shows on Amazon Prime and other services, and to browse the web. A lot. Over the years, I have owned many Fires of different models, usually purchased at their lowest prices during the holidays or the July sale event. A few long-form thoughts:1) It's important to consider that Fires are intended to loop you into the Amazon universe, and keep you there. They are incredibly convenient if you are a Prime member who watches Prime Video, shops on Amazon.com, reads Kindle versions of books (and etc), listens to music on Amazon's music platform, utilizes Alexa to control smart devices in the home, etc.2) Certain people who are not quite so Amazon-centric can still get use and value out of the Fire. It is great for children, or those who plan to use the device in very specific ways. People who mostly want to watch videos and/or browse the internet will likely be pleased with a Fire. Using the built-in browser is a bit of an adjustment if you're used to something else, which is true of any browser change, and you cannot install a different browser (without going to great lengths to unlock the proprietary software). It's not a deal-breaker for me, as the included Silk browser is perfectly functional, but it may be an issue if you are dead set on using a particular browser. Likewise, the App Store is somewhat lacking. Many common apps are available - Facebook, Facebook Messenger, Netflix, TikTok, Instagram, various games - you get the drift. But it's equally true that the App Store is basically a shadow of Apple's or Google's app stores in terms of availability. This seems to be because many apps are not written (coded) to work on Amazon's platform (ie, are not compatible with the software), rather than Amazon just deciding not to offer them. If you have adjusted to the app life on either Apple's or Google's platform, it would be wise to check the availability of your preferred apps through Amazon prior to making a purchase. Since I eschew apps whenever possible and prefer browser-based navigation, this is mostly a non-issue for me. There are a few apps I use for financial services that aren't available on Amazon, and I just use those on my smartphone, which is an acceptable compromise for me. For people who plan to use their tablet for browser-based internet activity and/or consumption of Amazon content and services, the Fires in general represent an excellent value proposition.3) if it's in your budget, I do think the 10 Plus model is worth the additional cost. It's terrific for watching videos of any kind due to the larger screen and improved resolution. The volume is louder and the sound less tinny than I recall on the smaller/older Fire models. It is made to snap right into the Amazon keyboard that it is compatible with. And it has wireless charging capability, which IMO is absolutely key, because across all the Fire models I have owned, their biggest vulnerability is the charger port. In fact, up until my last Kindle, every failure was to do with a charger port. As I understand it, Amazon's warranty period is much shorter than it used to be, and they aren't quite as willing to replace devices after the warranty expires as they once were. Wireless charging capability will likely save you a lot of headaches, especially if you are prone to dropping your tablet while it is plugged in.4) Speaking of the Amazon keyboard, I'll mention that I purchased my original Fire 10 (not plus) in a bundle with the keyboard and a Microsoft package. I don't always use the keyboard, as I most frequently use my Fire to watch videos or surf the web in bed, but I absolutely would if I were more mobile and I am glad I have it for typing long emails, blog posts, or reviews (lol). The Microsoft package was of no value to me and if it had been cheaper to exclude it, I would have - but the particular promotion at the time of purchase was a bundle and the most cost-effective option.5) About purchasing this device "Certified Reburbished" - I am on the fence. After my first Fire 10 bricked due to the charger point, I didn't ask Amazon to repair or replace it. The 30-day guarantee was up and it was probably my fault for frequently dropping it while it was charging. I do find 30 days a little chintzy, especially considering I paid around $250 for the bundle which included the Fire 10. (new), the keyboard accessory, a case, and the Microsoft package (as opposed to $40-50 for the basic 7" version of the Fire on a good sale). A $250 item should be covered for more than 30 days, but I digress - I had read the fine print and knew the score. So when my Fire suddenly turned into a paperweight 5 months later (right around the time I made my fifth of 5 payments on Amazon's installment plan, color me shocked), I went ahead and ordered a replacement. But I wanted a 10 Plus so that the charger port on the next device wouldn't inconveniently Gotcha me. It was mid-October and the holidays were approaching, so my already-tight budget was stretched. I decided to give the Certified Refurbished Fire 10 Plus a try. It was on sale for $100, and despite only having a 30 day warranty like the other models, Amazon was promoting that items purchased during that time period could be returned through January 31. I can't recall the specific wording or whether Amazon required that it be specified as a gift during checkout, but I do remember clicking "this is a gift" while purchasing, just to cover my bases (and it was a gift - to myself). I wanted to be sure I had the option to return it in case something went wrong, as I didn't have the greatest confidence in their so-called "Certified Refurbished" program. Lo and behold, around January 10 - almost 2 months after my "30 day warranty" expired - my Fire randomly restarted itself while in use. When it restarted, it was in a DOS-like screen which indicated it was in Android Recovery Mode. I used my cell phone to search the web for instructions on how to exit Recovery Mode, and none of the steps suggested online worked. So I gritted my teeth and swore vengeance on Amazon, until I discovered while double-checking the crappy warranty that although it really was as crappy as I had remembered, I did still have the rest of the month of January to return it, since I'd purchased it during that holiday promotion. I tried to initiate a return online, and their question-and-answer repair wizard gave me the option to return for a refund (and purchase a replacement if desired). I didn't much care for that option, because while it was better than nothing, the cheapest (ie, Certified Refurbished) Fire 10 Plus available was selling for $50 more than I had paid for mine. Obviously I wanted to avoid paying an extra $50, so I called Tech Support. After walking me through the steps I had already completed, the agent announced that I could return my device and they would send out a replacement. He generated a return shipping label for me, and having dropped my package off at UPS, I am currently waiting for my replacement. (Very minor quibble - the agent told me they would send out a replacement device when they received my return, but when I check the status of the return, it says they will repair my device and return it within 10 days. Those are not exactly the same, but either is actually acceptable. I mostly just didn't want to have to pay 50% more to replace my device; it has increased that much from the promotion I bought mine on). I can't say for sure whether the issue which necessitated the return - essentially a software glitch - had to do with the device not being brand new, ie having already been used. I can't say for sure that it was or was not poorly Refurbished. It arrived in really nice physical condition, and operated flawlessly for 2 months. Perhaps this would have happened with a brand new device. Perhaps not. There is no way for me to know. What I do know is that if possible, it would be best to delay a purchase of any Kindle Fire - but especially a Certified Rebubished version - until the start of the next holiday promotion of this type, in order to extend your return window.6) Aside from the known charger port problem, I have to say that these Fire 10 devices - especially ensconced in their case -are, physically, virtually indestructible. I am really hard on my tablets! They are in extremely frequent use (I'd be ashamed to specify the amount of screen time I indulge in). I drop them. I drop them while they are charging. I accidentally roll on them in my sleep. I have been known to sit on them. Occasionally a lit cigarette as touched the screen, with enough contact to mar plastic or burn skin, and it's caused no damage whatsoever to the screen (which is not protected by a screen cover). It's really quite remarkable. I'm confident I could drag this thing on a sojourn through the bowels of hell and it would emerge without a scratch.7) Overall, I think my biggest complaint is with the 30-day warranty. If it were longer, say 6 months, I would give this a 5-star review. That's not to say that it would necessarily stand up to much more expensive tablets in terms of varied capabilities and processing power. But it absolutely does what it says it will do, at a very fair price point that makes it accessible to many more people. I've read other reviews where customers were disappointed that the Fire runs proprietary software and doesn't have the variety of apps that other platforms offer. I am not going to subtract stars for that, because if you read the product description and have any understanding whatsoever of the product, you'll know what it is and isn't meant to do. And I believe that is how it should be rated - based on how well it delivers on its claims and whether the price is commensurate with the product's features and performance. It definitely delivers - all the Fire devices do, really, but the 10 Plus is a nice upgrade if you can afford it. That said, I would absolutely watch for sales and any opportunity to extend that return window, as these devices have known charger port problems. I can't say whether my latest software glitch was just a fluke, or if it reflected issues with the Certified Refurbished protocol, but it has been resolved satisfactorily.