This is now my fifth Fire Tablet (of various types) since 2019 when I purchased my first Amazon Fire product during that Summer’s Prime Day. Before I continue, I will preface this by saying this review will go LONG!, but I feel that many things about Amazon Fire products need clarification as there is just so much disinformation and even falsehoods dished out about them. I hope I can provide some beneficial points for anyone taking their time to go through this. I had previously tried the prior generation of Fire7, which I admit I did not like much and had since settled on the FireHD10’ and HD8’s which I really like! Ok, lets begin...
I hate to admit that I am a former Apple fanboy and I cannot stress how much I have come to rely on all of my new Amazon Fire & Smart Products since my first 2019 purchases. I could go on forever about all of my new hardware but the bottom line is that all of these Amazon Fire and smart products are an outstanding value in relation to competing products and can literally save you $100’s or even $1,000's over Apple products!.
This newer Fire 7 definitely feels a lot “snappier” than the older Fire7 that I had tried. To me, the responses when using this new Fire7 are lightning quick vs. the prior release. This of course is due in part to the newer model having an additional 1GB of memory bringing the total to 2GB vs.just the prior 1GB. The CPU is now also a 2.0Ghz QuadCore vs. The prior 1.3Ghz. While this may not sound like much on paper to some, it makes for a HUGE leap in overall performance now and I most certainly noticed it. Also, you can now add a whopping 1TB of additional internal Storage via use of your own optional microSD cards. Previously, this was 500GB in prior versions.
Another very welcome change is the shifting of the internal front facing camera to the upper center of the unit from its previous side position (which now matches up with the case design of the new Fire HD8 and HD10 tablets). During the age of Global Pandemics, so many of us having gotten used to working remotely and “zooming” for multiple hours daily, so this simple little change makes teleconferencing so much easier and more natural. You are no longer having to twist and contort getting yourself properly framed for a call.
The screen resolution remains unchanged at 1024x600 pixels but it is remarkably clear on a 7inch screen. I should note that it appears much brighter than the prior generation which had a darker display (one of my priot pet peeves). For comparison, The Fire HD8 Tablet is 1280x800 and the Fire HD10 is “full HD” at 1920x1080 pixels. The front and rear facing cameras remain unchanged at 2MP units for both and 720p recording. Admittedly, Fire 7’s have never had a particularly good internal cameras but that may be completely irrelevent to many. They are more than adequate for “zooming”in my opinion.
Battery life is now outstanding!... Its now up to 10 hours where previously I believe it was around 7 or 8.
Now, a BIG change in my personal opinion... The charging port is now a USB-C over the prior gen’s Micro USB. This is a very welcome change as it ensures that you can now make use of just one single type of charging cable for all of your current Tablets/Phones making it much more convenient in day to day use. And...the USB-C charges at a much faster rate that the old MicroUSB.
If you are a Prime Member (and honestly if you regulary use Amazon how wouldn’t you be at this point at only $99 annually?) you cannot go wrong with any of the Fire Tablets as they are of course optimized for consuming Prime Video, Amazon Music and Prime Reading and will get you into Smart Home and camera control usage with minimal effort.
As with prior thoughts on my previous HD8 and HD10’s, my only real gripe with Fire Tablets is that they do NOT have GPS embedded, so they are therefore NOT suited for standalone external satellite navigation use, but I got over that! These are best suited for use within your home environment or taking on trips once you have locally downloaded all of the video, music and reading content to satisfy yourself or the wee ones while away. ((Remember that unlike iPads you have a microSD slot on Fire Tabs allowing you to add up to 1TB of your own additional internal storage!))
All in all, these are amazing pieces of hardware to satisfy the media consumption needs for your whole family. And, they make fantastic choices for giving to children for their “kids needs” because they are simple to operate, are relatively SAFE due to the ease at which you can set Parental controls and their buy-in costs relative to competing products is such that if your kids somehow manage to smash them.. and you know they eventually just might because..KIDS!,you are not going to cry too much about it. Now,try to say that about a $400 or $500 iPad!I got out of the Apple Tablet ecosystem due to the outrageous overall expense when having multiple units.
And now to a question that is on many a mind and the one relating to the most misinformation about these Fire products...for all those who think these are “too restrictive” and wont let me do this or that... "waaaaaah... waaaaaah... waaaaah..". It IS ABSOLUTELY POSSIBLE to unlock the Google Play Store with minimal effort on Fire devices! Among other things, I have been able to add Bell FibeTV,KODI, the official YouTube app, Ebay, Firefox, Home Automation apps, Microsoft productivity apps, Google apps and on and on. I have always been able to add the Google Store to ALL of my previous Fire Tablets as well. The ability to do this has always been available to you unlike what many out there try to claim. It is simply NOT true.
But, having said that it may not even be necessary. If what you require out of a Tablet is to simply just be able to do things like access your Prime Video and Amazon Music streaming, read your Kindle books, or check your Facebook page, use Messenger, Twitter, TikTok, watch Netflix, Disney+, play some games, etc., etc.,You can already do that just with what is already available in the Amazon Store and pre-installed on the Fire 7. Just remember that you CAN add the Google Play Store in future if you choose to.
In Summary, I think the new Fire7 is a perfectly sized, inexpensive tablet to give to kids because of the form factor, light weight and ease of use. They will be able to access Disney+ and sorts of kids apps along with being able to play a ton of fun games. If you acquire one during a Prime Sale, it is one of the best value small Tablets on the market and you won’t worry too much about the wee ones smashing them because of the low buy in point. However, if you are thinking of something more for yourself, I would recommend paying just a bit more and going for the Fire HD8 instead as that one will give you better screen resolution, better internal audio,5MP internal cameras and even more memory.
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Edit:
**Hint.. all you need to do to learn how to accomplish what I have I mentioned is to do a simple search with the following word string in while in YouTube..”Install Google Play Fire HD”. All you need to know will be contained within the first one or two hits you see. Now, as of me writing this, the Fire Toolbox PC app has not yet been updated for the newer OS, but it will most likely be soon. I will come back with updated info and pics of my installed apps a bit later. Note: This new Fire7 is the first Amazon tablet with the new FireOS 8 (which is a fork of Android 11 so there could possibly be compatibility issues with some apps initially) .
Further, If you made managed to make it this far and you learned something new or found this review to be beneficial, I will make a request.. Please consider clicking the “HELPFUL” button. I obviously will in no way get anything out of this other than knowing I may have helped someone. HAVE A GREAT DAY!**
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Tiny price, big fun
Enhanced performance
Now with up to 10 hours of battery life (40% more) and up to 30% faster quad-core processor compared to Fire 7 (9th generation) for more responsive video playback and game play, and twice as durable as Apple iPad Mini (2021).
Enjoy downtime anytime
At home or on-the-go, the Fire 7 tablet lets you enjoy books, movies, apps, games, browse the web, tackle your to-do list, and so much more.
Read, play, listen, watch
All the content you love Enjoy movies, shows, games, apps, ebooks, and songs.
Unwind with your favourites Stream or download videos from Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+, HBO Max, and more.
Have fun exploring your favorites
Curl up with a must-read ebook, get social with apps like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok, discover new movies or find your next favourite show on Netflix, Hulu, and more available through Amazon’s Appstore. (Content availability may vary by location and date.)
A fit for the whole family
Peace of mind for parents
Amazon Kids is free on every Fire tablet. Create child profiles to limit screen time, set educational goals, and manage content with easy-to-use parental controls.
Fun for kids
You can subscribe to Amazon Kids+ to access thousands of apps, games, books, and content from favorites like Disney, PBS Kids, HOMER and more. Learn more about the Amazon Kids+ subscription here.
Add more to your Fire 7 tablet
Add up to 1TB of expandable storage with microSD—more space for downloading content to enjoy on-the-go. The Amazon-designed sleek and sturdy case will protect your Fire tablet while the built-in stand allows for hands-free viewing in landscape and portrait orientations.
Every day is an earth day
You don’t have to be an environmental scientist to make sustainable choices. We considered sustainability in the design of this tablet. Here’s how:
Materials
35% post-consumer recycled plastics in device
Device Packaging
95% of this tablet’s packaging is made of wood fiber-based materials from responsibly managed forests or recycled sources.
Energy Efficiency
This tablet was designed for improved energy efficiency, earning the ENERGY STAR certification. Enjoy this tablet with up to 10 hours of battery life.
Part With Purpose
There may come a time when you want to trade in or recycle your tablet. Explore options with Amazon Second Chance.
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| Price | From: $79.99 | From: $109.99 | From: $199.99 | From: $139.99 |
| Ratings | (9) | (7,814) | (2,916) | No customer reviews yet |
| Best for | For the whole family | Portable entertainment | Widescreen entertainment | Kids ages 3-7 |
| Display | 7“ | 8" HD | 10.1" 1080p full HD | 7" |
| Resolution | 1024 x 600 (171 ppi) | 1280 X 800 (189 ppi) | (1920 x 1200) with over 2 million pixels (224 ppi) | 1024 x 600 (171 ppi) |
| Storage | 16 or 32 GB (expandable by up to 1 TB) | 32 or 64 GB (expandable by up to 1 TB) | 32 or 64 GB (expandable by up to 1 TB) | 16 GB (expandable by up to 512 GB) |
| CPU | Quad-core 2.0 GHz | Quad-core 2.0 GHz | Octa-core 2.0 GHz | Quad-core 2.0 GHz |
| RAM | 2 GB | 2 GB | 3GB | 2 GB |
| Battery life | Up to 10 hours | Up to 12 hours | Up to 12 hours | Up to 10 hours |
| Ports | USB-C (2.0) | USB-C (2.0) | USB-C (2.0) | USB-C (2.0) |
| Charging time (with included adapter) | 4 hours | 5 hours | 4 hours | 4 hours |
| Warranty and service | 1-year limited warranty | 1-year limited warranty | 1-year limited warranty | 2-year worry-free guarantee. If it breaks, return it and we’ll replace it for free. |
| 1-year Amazon Kids+ subscription included |
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| Camera | 2 MP front and rear-facing cameras with 720p HD video recording | 2 MP front and rear-facing cameras with 720p HD video recording | 2 MP front-facing and 5 MP rear-facing cameras with 720p HD video recording | 2 MP front and rear-facing cameras with 720p HD video recording |
| Weight | 282 grams (9.9 ounces) | 355 grams (12.5 ounces) | 465 grams (16.4 ounces) | 429 grams (15.1ounces) |
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| Dimensions | 7.11" x 4.63" x 0.38" (180.68 mm x 117.59 mm x 9.67 mm) | 8.0" x 5.4" x 0.4" (202 mm x 137 mm x 9.7 mm) | 9.73” x 6.53” x 0.36” (247mm x 166mm x 9.2 mm) | Bumper: 6.4" x 7.9” x 1.1 (162mm x 201mm x 28mm) |
Technical Details
All-new Fire 7
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Display |
7” touchscreen, 1024 x600 resolution at 171 ppi, SD video playback, with IPS (in-plane switching) technology. |
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Size |
7.11” x 4.63” x 0.38” (180.68 mm x 117.59 mm x 9.67 mm) |
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Weight |
282 grams (9.9 ounces). Actual size and weight may vary by configuration and manufacturing process. |
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CPU & RAM |
Quad-Core 2.0 GHz with 2 GB of RAM |
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Storage |
16 GB (9.5 GB available to user) or 32 GB (25 GB available to user) of internal storage. Add microSD card for up to 1 TB of additional storage. Some apps may require that they are installed on internal storage. App or feature updates may impact available storage. |
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Battery life |
Up to 10 hours of reading, browsing the web, watching video, and listening to music. Battery life will vary based on device settings, usage, and other factors such as web browsing and downloading content. Certain software features or apps may reduce battery life. |
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Charge time |
Fully charges in approximately 4 hours using the USB-C power adapter included in the box. |
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WiFi connectivity |
Single-antenna dual-band WiFi. Supports public and private WiFi networks or hotspots that use the dual-band 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, or 802.11n standard with support for WEP, WPA, and WPA2 security using password authentication; does not support connecting to ad-hoc (or peer-to-peer) WiFi networks. WiFi 6 (802.11 ax) is not currently supported. |
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4G connectivity |
N/A |
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Ports |
USB-C to connect to a PC/Macintosh computer, or to charge your device with the included power adapter; microSD slot for external storage |
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Audio |
3.5 mm stereo jack and integrated speaker |
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Sensors |
Accelerometer |
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Camera specs |
2 MP front and rear-facing cameras with 720p HD video recording |
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Location services |
Location-based services via WiFi |
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Available colors |
Black and Denim |
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Additional features |
External volume controls, built-in Bluetooth with support for A2DP compatible stereo headphones, speakers, microphone, and LE accessories support |
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Accessibility features |
VoiceView screen reader enables access to the vast majority of Fire tablet features for users who are blind or visually impaired using text-to-speech or a connected refreshable braille display. Screen magnifier enables viewers to zoom in and out, and pan around the screen. Fire tablets also include accessibility settings for Closed Captioning, Font Size, High Contrast Text, Color Inversion, Color Correction, and Convert Stereo to Mono audio. (Captions are not available for all content). Learn more about it here. |
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Warranty and service |
1-year limited warranty and service included. Optional 2-year and 3-year extended warranty available for Canada customers sold separately. Use of Fire 7 tablet is subject to Amazon's Conditions of Use and these terms. |
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Included in the box |
Fire 7 tablet, USB-C, 5W power adapter, and Quick Start Guide |
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Generation |
12th generation - 2022 release |
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Software Security Updates |
This device receives guaranteed software security updates until at least four years after the device is last available for purchase as a new unit on our websites. Learn more about these software security updates. If you already own a Fire tablet, visit Manage Your Content and Devices for information specific to your device. |
Customer reviews
Possibly the Best value 7inch Tablet on the market!
Reviewed in Canada on July 4, 2022
This is now my fifth Fire Tablet (of various types) since 2019 when I purchased my first Amazon Fire product during that Summer’s Prime Day. Before I continue, I will preface this by saying this review will go LONG!, but I feel that many things about Amazon Fire products need clarification as there is just so much disinformation and even falsehoods dished out about them. I hope I can provide some beneficial points for anyone taking their time to go through this. I had previously tried the prior generation of Fire7, which I admit I did not like much and had since settled on the FireHD10’ and HD8’s which I really like! Ok, lets begin...I hate to admit that I am a former Apple fanboy and I cannot stress how much I have come to rely on all of my new Amazon Fire & Smart Products since my first 2019 purchases. I could go on forever about all of my new hardware but the bottom line is that all of these Amazon Fire and smart products are an outstanding value in relation to competing products and can literally save you $100’s or even $1,000's over Apple products!.This newer Fire 7 definitely feels a lot “snappier” than the older Fire7 that I had tried. To me, the responses when using this new Fire7 are lightning quick vs. the prior release. This of course is due in part to the newer model having an additional 1GB of memory bringing the total to 2GB vs.just the prior 1GB. The CPU is now also a 2.0Ghz QuadCore vs. The prior 1.3Ghz. While this may not sound like much on paper to some, it makes for a HUGE leap in overall performance now and I most certainly noticed it. Also, you can now add a whopping 1TB of additional internal Storage via use of your own optional microSD cards. Previously, this was 500GB in prior versions.Another very welcome change is the shifting of the internal front facing camera to the upper center of the unit from its previous side position (which now matches up with the case design of the new Fire HD8 and HD10 tablets). During the age of Global Pandemics, so many of us having gotten used to working remotely and “zooming” for multiple hours daily, so this simple little change makes teleconferencing so much easier and more natural. You are no longer having to twist and contort getting yourself properly framed for a call.The screen resolution remains unchanged at 1024x600 pixels but it is remarkably clear on a 7inch screen. I should note that it appears much brighter than the prior generation which had a darker display (one of my priot pet peeves). For comparison, The Fire HD8 Tablet is 1280x800 and the Fire HD10 is “full HD” at 1920x1080 pixels. The front and rear facing cameras remain unchanged at 2MP units for both and 720p recording. Admittedly, Fire 7’s have never had a particularly good internal cameras but that may be completely irrelevent to many. They are more than adequate for “zooming”in my opinion.Battery life is now outstanding!... Its now up to 10 hours where previously I believe it was around 7 or 8.Now, a BIG change in my personal opinion... The charging port is now a USB-C over the prior gen’s Micro USB. This is a very welcome change as it ensures that you can now make use of just one single type of charging cable for all of your current Tablets/Phones making it much more convenient in day to day use. And...the USB-C charges at a much faster rate that the old MicroUSB.If you are a Prime Member (and honestly if you regulary use Amazon how wouldn’t you be at this point at only $99 annually?) you cannot go wrong with any of the Fire Tablets as they are of course optimized for consuming Prime Video, Amazon Music and Prime Reading and will get you into Smart Home and camera control usage with minimal effort.As with prior thoughts on my previous HD8 and HD10’s, my only real gripe with Fire Tablets is that they do NOT have GPS embedded, so they are therefore NOT suited for standalone external satellite navigation use, but I got over that! These are best suited for use within your home environment or taking on trips once you have locally downloaded all of the video, music and reading content to satisfy yourself or the wee ones while away. ((Remember that unlike iPads you have a microSD slot on Fire Tabs allowing you to add up to 1TB of your own additional internal storage!))All in all, these are amazing pieces of hardware to satisfy the media consumption needs for your whole family. And, they make fantastic choices for giving to children for their “kids needs” because they are simple to operate, are relatively SAFE due to the ease at which you can set Parental controls and their buy-in costs relative to competing products is such that if your kids somehow manage to smash them.. and you know they eventually just might because..KIDS!,you are not going to cry too much about it. Now,try to say that about a $400 or $500 iPad!I got out of the Apple Tablet ecosystem due to the outrageous overall expense when having multiple units.And now to a question that is on many a mind and the one relating to the most misinformation about these Fire products...for all those who think these are “too restrictive” and wont let me do this or that... "waaaaaah... waaaaaah... waaaaah..". It IS ABSOLUTELY POSSIBLE to unlock the Google Play Store with minimal effort on Fire devices! Among other things, I have been able to add Bell FibeTV,KODI, the official YouTube app, Ebay, Firefox, Home Automation apps, Microsoft productivity apps, Google apps and on and on. I have always been able to add the Google Store to ALL of my previous Fire Tablets as well. The ability to do this has always been available to you unlike what many out there try to claim. It is simply NOT true.But, having said that it may not even be necessary. If what you require out of a Tablet is to simply just be able to do things like access your Prime Video and Amazon Music streaming, read your Kindle books, or check your Facebook page, use Messenger, Twitter, TikTok, watch Netflix, Disney+, play some games, etc., etc.,You can already do that just with what is already available in the Amazon Store and pre-installed on the Fire 7. Just remember that you CAN add the Google Play Store in future if you choose to.In Summary, I think the new Fire7 is a perfectly sized, inexpensive tablet to give to kids because of the form factor, light weight and ease of use. They will be able to access Disney+ and sorts of kids apps along with being able to play a ton of fun games. If you acquire one during a Prime Sale, it is one of the best value small Tablets on the market and you won’t worry too much about the wee ones smashing them because of the low buy in point. However, if you are thinking of something more for yourself, I would recommend paying just a bit more and going for the Fire HD8 instead as that one will give you better screen resolution, better internal audio,5MP internal cameras and even more memory.AAA+Edit:**Hint.. all you need to do to learn how to accomplish what I have I mentioned is to do a simple search with the following word string in while in YouTube..”Install Google Play Fire HD”. All you need to know will be contained within the first one or two hits you see. Now, as of me writing this, the Fire Toolbox PC app has not yet been updated for the newer OS, but it will most likely be soon. I will come back with updated info and pics of my installed apps a bit later. Note: This new Fire7 is the first Amazon tablet with the new FireOS 8 (which is a fork of Android 11 so there could possibly be compatibility issues with some apps initially) .Further, If you made managed to make it this far and you learned something new or found this review to be beneficial, I will make a request.. Please consider clicking the “HELPFUL” button. I obviously will in no way get anything out of this other than knowing I may have helped someone. HAVE A GREAT DAY!**
Reviewed in Canada on July 4, 2022
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This is now my fifth Fire Tablet (of various types) since 2019 when I purchased my first Amazon Fire product during that Summer’s Prime Day. Before I continue, I will preface this by saying this review will go LONG!, but I feel that many things about Amazon Fire products need clarification as there is just so much disinformation and even falsehoods dished out about them. I hope I can provide some beneficial points for anyone taking their time to go through this. I had previously tried the prior generation of Fire7, which I admit I did not like much and had since settled on the FireHD10’ and HD8’s which I really like! Ok, lets begin...
I hate to admit that I am a former Apple fanboy and I cannot stress how much I have come to rely on all of my new Amazon Fire & Smart Products since my first 2019 purchases. I could go on forever about all of my new hardware but the bottom line is that all of these Amazon Fire and smart products are an outstanding value in relation to competing products and can literally save you $100’s or even $1,000's over Apple products!.
This newer Fire 7 definitely feels a lot “snappier” than the older Fire7 that I had tried. To me, the responses when using this new Fire7 are lightning quick vs. the prior release. This of course is due in part to the newer model having an additional 1GB of memory bringing the total to 2GB vs.just the prior 1GB. The CPU is now also a 2.0Ghz QuadCore vs. The prior 1.3Ghz. While this may not sound like much on paper to some, it makes for a HUGE leap in overall performance now and I most certainly noticed it. Also, you can now add a whopping 1TB of additional internal Storage via use of your own optional microSD cards. Previously, this was 500GB in prior versions.
Another very welcome change is the shifting of the internal front facing camera to the upper center of the unit from its previous side position (which now matches up with the case design of the new Fire HD8 and HD10 tablets). During the age of Global Pandemics, so many of us having gotten used to working remotely and “zooming” for multiple hours daily, so this simple little change makes teleconferencing so much easier and more natural. You are no longer having to twist and contort getting yourself properly framed for a call.
The screen resolution remains unchanged at 1024x600 pixels but it is remarkably clear on a 7inch screen. I should note that it appears much brighter than the prior generation which had a darker display (one of my priot pet peeves). For comparison, The Fire HD8 Tablet is 1280x800 and the Fire HD10 is “full HD” at 1920x1080 pixels. The front and rear facing cameras remain unchanged at 2MP units for both and 720p recording. Admittedly, Fire 7’s have never had a particularly good internal cameras but that may be completely irrelevent to many. They are more than adequate for “zooming”in my opinion.
Battery life is now outstanding!... Its now up to 10 hours where previously I believe it was around 7 or 8.
Now, a BIG change in my personal opinion... The charging port is now a USB-C over the prior gen’s Micro USB. This is a very welcome change as it ensures that you can now make use of just one single type of charging cable for all of your current Tablets/Phones making it much more convenient in day to day use. And...the USB-C charges at a much faster rate that the old MicroUSB.
If you are a Prime Member (and honestly if you regulary use Amazon how wouldn’t you be at this point at only $99 annually?) you cannot go wrong with any of the Fire Tablets as they are of course optimized for consuming Prime Video, Amazon Music and Prime Reading and will get you into Smart Home and camera control usage with minimal effort.
As with prior thoughts on my previous HD8 and HD10’s, my only real gripe with Fire Tablets is that they do NOT have GPS embedded, so they are therefore NOT suited for standalone external satellite navigation use, but I got over that! These are best suited for use within your home environment or taking on trips once you have locally downloaded all of the video, music and reading content to satisfy yourself or the wee ones while away. ((Remember that unlike iPads you have a microSD slot on Fire Tabs allowing you to add up to 1TB of your own additional internal storage!))
All in all, these are amazing pieces of hardware to satisfy the media consumption needs for your whole family. And, they make fantastic choices for giving to children for their “kids needs” because they are simple to operate, are relatively SAFE due to the ease at which you can set Parental controls and their buy-in costs relative to competing products is such that if your kids somehow manage to smash them.. and you know they eventually just might because..KIDS!,you are not going to cry too much about it. Now,try to say that about a $400 or $500 iPad!I got out of the Apple Tablet ecosystem due to the outrageous overall expense when having multiple units.
And now to a question that is on many a mind and the one relating to the most misinformation about these Fire products...for all those who think these are “too restrictive” and wont let me do this or that... "waaaaaah... waaaaaah... waaaaah..". It IS ABSOLUTELY POSSIBLE to unlock the Google Play Store with minimal effort on Fire devices! Among other things, I have been able to add Bell FibeTV,KODI, the official YouTube app, Ebay, Firefox, Home Automation apps, Microsoft productivity apps, Google apps and on and on. I have always been able to add the Google Store to ALL of my previous Fire Tablets as well. The ability to do this has always been available to you unlike what many out there try to claim. It is simply NOT true.
But, having said that it may not even be necessary. If what you require out of a Tablet is to simply just be able to do things like access your Prime Video and Amazon Music streaming, read your Kindle books, or check your Facebook page, use Messenger, Twitter, TikTok, watch Netflix, Disney+, play some games, etc., etc.,You can already do that just with what is already available in the Amazon Store and pre-installed on the Fire 7. Just remember that you CAN add the Google Play Store in future if you choose to.
In Summary, I think the new Fire7 is a perfectly sized, inexpensive tablet to give to kids because of the form factor, light weight and ease of use. They will be able to access Disney+ and sorts of kids apps along with being able to play a ton of fun games. If you acquire one during a Prime Sale, it is one of the best value small Tablets on the market and you won’t worry too much about the wee ones smashing them because of the low buy in point. However, if you are thinking of something more for yourself, I would recommend paying just a bit more and going for the Fire HD8 instead as that one will give you better screen resolution, better internal audio,5MP internal cameras and even more memory.
AAA+
Edit:
**Hint.. all you need to do to learn how to accomplish what I have I mentioned is to do a simple search with the following word string in while in YouTube..”Install Google Play Fire HD”. All you need to know will be contained within the first one or two hits you see. Now, as of me writing this, the Fire Toolbox PC app has not yet been updated for the newer OS, but it will most likely be soon. I will come back with updated info and pics of my installed apps a bit later. Note: This new Fire7 is the first Amazon tablet with the new FireOS 8 (which is a fork of Android 11 so there could possibly be compatibility issues with some apps initially) .
Further, If you made managed to make it this far and you learned something new or found this review to be beneficial, I will make a request.. Please consider clicking the “HELPFUL” button. I obviously will in no way get anything out of this other than knowing I may have helped someone. HAVE A GREAT DAY!**
I hate to admit that I am a former Apple fanboy and I cannot stress how much I have come to rely on all of my new Amazon Fire & Smart Products since my first 2019 purchases. I could go on forever about all of my new hardware but the bottom line is that all of these Amazon Fire and smart products are an outstanding value in relation to competing products and can literally save you $100’s or even $1,000's over Apple products!.
This newer Fire 7 definitely feels a lot “snappier” than the older Fire7 that I had tried. To me, the responses when using this new Fire7 are lightning quick vs. the prior release. This of course is due in part to the newer model having an additional 1GB of memory bringing the total to 2GB vs.just the prior 1GB. The CPU is now also a 2.0Ghz QuadCore vs. The prior 1.3Ghz. While this may not sound like much on paper to some, it makes for a HUGE leap in overall performance now and I most certainly noticed it. Also, you can now add a whopping 1TB of additional internal Storage via use of your own optional microSD cards. Previously, this was 500GB in prior versions.
Another very welcome change is the shifting of the internal front facing camera to the upper center of the unit from its previous side position (which now matches up with the case design of the new Fire HD8 and HD10 tablets). During the age of Global Pandemics, so many of us having gotten used to working remotely and “zooming” for multiple hours daily, so this simple little change makes teleconferencing so much easier and more natural. You are no longer having to twist and contort getting yourself properly framed for a call.
The screen resolution remains unchanged at 1024x600 pixels but it is remarkably clear on a 7inch screen. I should note that it appears much brighter than the prior generation which had a darker display (one of my priot pet peeves). For comparison, The Fire HD8 Tablet is 1280x800 and the Fire HD10 is “full HD” at 1920x1080 pixels. The front and rear facing cameras remain unchanged at 2MP units for both and 720p recording. Admittedly, Fire 7’s have never had a particularly good internal cameras but that may be completely irrelevent to many. They are more than adequate for “zooming”in my opinion.
Battery life is now outstanding!... Its now up to 10 hours where previously I believe it was around 7 or 8.
Now, a BIG change in my personal opinion... The charging port is now a USB-C over the prior gen’s Micro USB. This is a very welcome change as it ensures that you can now make use of just one single type of charging cable for all of your current Tablets/Phones making it much more convenient in day to day use. And...the USB-C charges at a much faster rate that the old MicroUSB.
If you are a Prime Member (and honestly if you regulary use Amazon how wouldn’t you be at this point at only $99 annually?) you cannot go wrong with any of the Fire Tablets as they are of course optimized for consuming Prime Video, Amazon Music and Prime Reading and will get you into Smart Home and camera control usage with minimal effort.
As with prior thoughts on my previous HD8 and HD10’s, my only real gripe with Fire Tablets is that they do NOT have GPS embedded, so they are therefore NOT suited for standalone external satellite navigation use, but I got over that! These are best suited for use within your home environment or taking on trips once you have locally downloaded all of the video, music and reading content to satisfy yourself or the wee ones while away. ((Remember that unlike iPads you have a microSD slot on Fire Tabs allowing you to add up to 1TB of your own additional internal storage!))
All in all, these are amazing pieces of hardware to satisfy the media consumption needs for your whole family. And, they make fantastic choices for giving to children for their “kids needs” because they are simple to operate, are relatively SAFE due to the ease at which you can set Parental controls and their buy-in costs relative to competing products is such that if your kids somehow manage to smash them.. and you know they eventually just might because..KIDS!,you are not going to cry too much about it. Now,try to say that about a $400 or $500 iPad!I got out of the Apple Tablet ecosystem due to the outrageous overall expense when having multiple units.
And now to a question that is on many a mind and the one relating to the most misinformation about these Fire products...for all those who think these are “too restrictive” and wont let me do this or that... "waaaaaah... waaaaaah... waaaaah..". It IS ABSOLUTELY POSSIBLE to unlock the Google Play Store with minimal effort on Fire devices! Among other things, I have been able to add Bell FibeTV,KODI, the official YouTube app, Ebay, Firefox, Home Automation apps, Microsoft productivity apps, Google apps and on and on. I have always been able to add the Google Store to ALL of my previous Fire Tablets as well. The ability to do this has always been available to you unlike what many out there try to claim. It is simply NOT true.
But, having said that it may not even be necessary. If what you require out of a Tablet is to simply just be able to do things like access your Prime Video and Amazon Music streaming, read your Kindle books, or check your Facebook page, use Messenger, Twitter, TikTok, watch Netflix, Disney+, play some games, etc., etc.,You can already do that just with what is already available in the Amazon Store and pre-installed on the Fire 7. Just remember that you CAN add the Google Play Store in future if you choose to.
In Summary, I think the new Fire7 is a perfectly sized, inexpensive tablet to give to kids because of the form factor, light weight and ease of use. They will be able to access Disney+ and sorts of kids apps along with being able to play a ton of fun games. If you acquire one during a Prime Sale, it is one of the best value small Tablets on the market and you won’t worry too much about the wee ones smashing them because of the low buy in point. However, if you are thinking of something more for yourself, I would recommend paying just a bit more and going for the Fire HD8 instead as that one will give you better screen resolution, better internal audio,5MP internal cameras and even more memory.
AAA+
Edit:
**Hint.. all you need to do to learn how to accomplish what I have I mentioned is to do a simple search with the following word string in while in YouTube..”Install Google Play Fire HD”. All you need to know will be contained within the first one or two hits you see. Now, as of me writing this, the Fire Toolbox PC app has not yet been updated for the newer OS, but it will most likely be soon. I will come back with updated info and pics of my installed apps a bit later. Note: This new Fire7 is the first Amazon tablet with the new FireOS 8 (which is a fork of Android 11 so there could possibly be compatibility issues with some apps initially) .
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J’ai eu plusieurs tablettes Amazon ainsi que des IPad et celle-ci m’intéressait principalement pour sa taille et le fait qu’elle soit plus performante que la génération précédente.
Il est certain que ce n’est pas la tablette la plus rapide du moment mais la performance est plus qu’acceptable pour le prix. Elle fonctionne très bien.
En plus de l’utilisation mobile je vais m’en servir comme périphérique compagnon pour mon PC à l’aide de l’app Touch Portal.
Bien content de mon achat.
Il est certain que ce n’est pas la tablette la plus rapide du moment mais la performance est plus qu’acceptable pour le prix. Elle fonctionne très bien.
En plus de l’utilisation mobile je vais m’en servir comme périphérique compagnon pour mon PC à l’aide de l’app Touch Portal.
Bien content de mon achat.
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Reviewed in Canada on July 1, 2022
Digital Storage Capacity: 32 GBLoad Configuration: Without Special OffersColor Name: BlackStyle: Fire 7Verified Purchase
Reviewed in Canada on June 30, 2022
Digital Storage Capacity: 32 GBLoad Configuration: Without Special OffersColor Name: BlackStyle: Fire 7Verified Purchase
Reviewed in Canada on July 1, 2022
Digital Storage Capacity: 32 GBLoad Configuration: Without Special OffersColor Name: BlackStyle: Fire 7Verified Purchase
Reviewed in Canada on June 29, 2022
Digital Storage Capacity: 16 GBLoad Configuration: Without Special OffersColor Name: BlackStyle: Fire 7Verified Purchase
Reviewed in Canada on July 4, 2022
Digital Storage Capacity: 16 GBLoad Configuration: Without Special OffersColor Name: BlackStyle: Fire 7Verified Purchase
