This past month has been one of many ups and downs in my life! Three weeks ago, I hit the wall when my iPad died!
Now that my mother has joined our family, I find that I need to keep track of so many things and I did this quite easily on my iPad. So when it died, I was in a state of panic.
I don't have the funds to buy a new replacement! The one I had was a refurbished model and it worked great for many years. I was not going to shell out lots of money for a new one!
My other half has been using an Amazon Fire tablet for a couple of years now and he was always touting its ease of use and how much time he was able to spend on his tablet without recharging it.
So the next thing I knew is that my better half had gone ahead and bought me a new Fire Tablet 10!
At first I was not convinced that I would like it as much as he loves his, but after this first three weeks I can honestly say that I'm not looking back. The price point for this Fire Tablet 10 is just so reasonable, it really is affordable for all people. If you get it today or tomorrow, with Prime Days you will save yourself a nice little bundle.
It was easy to set up and all my reading apps, games, Facebook and more are all installed and working as well as ever!
My calendar with all my mother's appointments and medication lists and all things regarding her health and care are all in a nice little package on my new tablet! Nothing is missing and nothing gets missed either.
The "Home" screen looks much like the iPad and getting used to some new and different ways to do things has just taken me a couple of days to figure out. I must add that I'm not the brightest when it comes to technology.
One other thing that the other half did for me was to make sure that I had a screen protector and a good strong case for my new Fire Tablet! Even though the cost of this tablet isn't near what a new iPad costs, doesn't mean that we don't want to protect this new investment. Plus I can be a real "klutz" sometimes! Better to be safe than to be sorry (in my world those are words I live by).
The camera works well too! As you can see from this picture of my other half, I was able to edit the picture right on my tablet and share it with you! Handsome guy, right?
So far I am thrilled with the new replacement for my very sick (almost dead) iPad. The only real difference between the two is a matter of weight. The Fire Tablet is a little bit heavier than the iPad. But with the right case and ability to hold it while walking around, this is a minor point.
I would highly recommend this Fire Tablet to anyone who finds themselves in my sorry position of having to say good bye to an old friend (my iPad) and hello to a new way of doing things (my brand new Fire Tablet)..
Wishing everyone a wonderful summer ahead! May your days be full of great new technology!
Well, thanks to that handsome guy it seems that you're back in business. I'm glad that the fire Tablet works well for you. It certainly is a cheaper option. Thanks for the recommendation.
ReplyDeleteSam I am really happy with it and don't even look back at the old iPad anymore. It's really a bargain for tech that works.
DeleteThanks for the recommendation, Olivia. I'll have to look into this Fire Tablet. I use a desktop computer for all things online, but frequently lately I have been spending more time over at my son's house, often overnight, helping with my grandsons. I don't have a laptop and cannot bring my desktop, so this fire tablet might just be the thing.
ReplyDeleteIt certainly is worth the effort to try and see if this would suit your needs. I do think it will take a keyboard, but I'm not 100% sure on that. I would have to delve farther into it's capabilities.
DeleteWhat an extremely thoughtful and considered husband you have! Obviously, he knew what you used your iPad for and knew that the Fire Tablet (previously known as a Kindle Fire) would be a great replacement for your needs. Certainly no reason to spend more money for a lot of things, options that the iPad offers, that you don't need.
ReplyDeleteYou are so right. This handy Tablet does what I need it to do without too much muss or fuss. I'm very happy with it's capabilities so far.
DeleteI’m so glad you’re up and running with your Fire HD 10 tablet, Olivia! I bought myself one last year on Prime Day and haven’t used it as much as I would like because I’m not used to the differences in navigation vs. my iPhone or my laptop. I really need to commit to using it every day for a week and figuring out/getting familiar with the navigation. It’s a great tablet and I love the nice, big screen compared to my phone! Congratulations on your new Fire HD 10!
ReplyDeleteThanks Margaret, it does take about a week to get used to the new ways to moving around the screens, but so far I find it has been an alright adjustment for me. Hope you get to use yours more!
DeleteA great and easy solution for a frustrating problem - It's such an inconvenience when one of our devices starts to or is about to reach it's life span - My laptop is fairly new, but there's an issue that could escalate - Also, I've never used an iPad or a Fire HD 10 tablet - hmmm, maybe one day I'll go the route of a Fire Tablet. Thanks for the intro to it, and it's benefits.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure you'd love it too Barbara. Great to make notes on and keep everything in it's place.
DeleteI have an earlier version of the Fire tablet and love it. I'm so glad your husband got you one. I'm sure you will love it.
ReplyDeleteSo far so good Mary Beth. There is no going back now! I love the larger screen and how quickly everything opens and closes. Battery life is great too!
DeleteYour new Fire Tablet sounds like it is great at meeting your tech needs. It is hard when a trusted piece of tech gives up on us, but you are mastering it quickly. It sounds like it has the features you need and a great camera too !
ReplyDeleteSo far Raintree Annie it is not disappointing me. It does everything that my old tablet did and then some. I like that the screen size is bigger so my eyes don't seem to tire out so quickly. And the price point is great!
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