I think I've just found the perfect under-$100-ish Black Friday tablet deal for casual users

Looking for a cheap tablet this shopping season? Black Friday's got you covered with a generous deal on the Amazon Fire HD 10 (the newest model). The budget-friendly tablet is currently discounted by more than half its retail price.

Amazon Fire HD 10 now more than half off at Amazon

It also packs an octa-core CPU and 3 GB of RAM, with internal storage options of 32 GB or 64 GB – expandable with a microSD card up to 1 TB.

Battery life is solid: the tablet should last up to around 13 hours before needing a recharge – enough for full-day reading, streaming, or browsing.

Now, obviously, it's not an iPad Pro-level of specs king – and yes, its specs and power are pretty modest by 2025 tablet standards. This means the Fire HD 10 isn't ideal for heavy multitasking, demanding apps, or high-end gaming. Even basic games and some apps can stutter, and switching between many tasks at once may be sluggish. 

But here’s the honest truth: if you mostly want a device for watching videos, streaming shows, reading, browsing the web, checking email, or light casual apps, then the Fire HD 10 – especially at this steep discount – can do the job just fine. It's also a good pick if you want a secondary device for travel or for kids, or simply a tablet for basic everyday tasks without spending too much.

Who should skip it and who should go for it

Skip the Fire HD 10 if you expect more: like photo/video editing, heavy gaming, multitasking between many apps, or running resource-hungry software. In these cases, you'll quickly feel the limits of the hardware.

But go for it if your needs are simple: streaming, reading, light browsing, or casual apps. For students, families, or casual users who want a low-cost tablet for everyday tasks, this deal might hit the sweet spot.

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