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Daily Record
11 hours ago
- Business
- Daily Record
Samsung and Apple fans snap up MacBooks and tablets from £5 a month
Tech lovers can spread the cost of the newest MacBook Air and Samsung's best tablet on the market on Sky For shoppers who want some of the latest tech but want to spread the cost, there are ways to ensure they stay up-to-date with the latest MacBook Air, Galaxy Tabs, and other devices without paying full price at once. We have been covering many Sky deals that allow shoppers to spread the cost, including some great deals that offer huge amounts of cashback. Prices start from £22 a month and drop to as low as £5 a month for certain tablets, making them perfect if paying for devices outright seems slightly out of reach. We've listed all the products Sky is offering so shoppers can be more informed about which products they can get. One thing to consider is that Sky contracts do have a large 36 to 48-month contract length, so make sure buyers consider that before they purchase. Here's a quick rundown of all the tech you can grab, by splitting the price into monthly payments. Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ Sky launched its 'lowest price ever' on the Galaxy Tab A9+ plan. The device costs less than £200 to buy outright at retailers like Amazon, but not everyone will want to pay that much upfront. Amazon currently has it on sale for £160, but Sky's plan offers a decent alternative for splitting the cost into what feels like more affordable payments each month. The 11-inch screen tablet is being dished out on Sky for £5 a month, thanks to a new deal by the TV and broadband provider. There are alternatives to consider, however. Shoppers could spend a bit more on the Samsung Galaxy S9 FE for £449, complete with a free S Pen. Alternatively, for £17 a month, Apple fans can get the 11-inch iPad Air device with the new M3 chip. Shoppers have fallen in love with the tablet, with stellar reviews on Amazon and other retailers. One shopper said: "I bought this as a companion for my Pixel phone, mostly for watching movies at home while the kids monopolise the TV. I have noticed that while at home, I'm now doing most things on it as when connected to my phone it sends texts (WhatsApp and normal texts) and makes WhatsApp calls. But one shopper added: "I was not overly impressed with the display, and some video is not very 'bright', but overall the A9 is ok, and it is a Samsung, so I know the build is good quality." Apple MacBook Air with M4 chip Sky is offering the device at £22 per month. This 48-month contract includes the MacBook Air with Apple's fastest and latest chip and a storage capacity of 256 GB. It comes with the latest M4 chip promises smooth performance for all your needs, boasting up to 18 hours of battery life and built-in Apple Intelligence to help users accomplish tasks effortlessly. Customers have a choice of four stunning colours, including Sky Blue, Midnight and Silver. Shoppers want to hunt around for other deals, there are plenty of things to choose from. Argos currently has a special offer on this Acer Aspire i5 laptop for £549 for Windows fans. Meanwhile, Apple users can get a refurbished M2 MacBook Air from BackMarket for £731. Tech experts at the Daily Express reviewed the M4 MacBook Air earlier in March, and to say they were impressed would be an understatement- they awarded it a full five stars. However, tech editor David Snelling noted: "Yes, it's a bit of a shame that you only get two USB-C ports on one side of the device. Although it starts from a cheaper £999, it can get expensive if you start adding extras." Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra Sky is allowing shoppers who don't want to spend more than £1,000 at once on the newest Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra to spread the cost down to £30 a month, with £300 cashback to be claimed as well. Samsung has launched its Shine Bright campaign, which means shoppers who buy certain products can also get a big chunk of cash in their accounts. After buying certain products, Samsung fans just have to go here and claim their £300 cashback. If this Sky deal seems tempting, shoppers can buy the tablet here, then go to Samsung's promotional page here and log a claim. Although the claim window closes on June 24. Samsung is also offering £100 cashback on the Galaxy Watch Ultra, meaning this Amazon purchase will cost £399. Samsung is also handing out £200 cashback on the Galaxy S25 Ultra phone f rom Samsung here, including £200 trade-in credit on old phones. The team at the Daily Express reviewed the Samsung Galaxy S10 Ultra model right here and sung its praises. As David Snelling said: "Is the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra a brilliant tablet? 100% yes! But he did note: "No matter how good it is, that 14.6-inch panel is just too big for me, especially when travelling, and that's important as this is the time, like most people, when I use my tablet the most."
Telegraph
27-03-2025
- Telegraph
Amazon Fire HD 8 review: is this budget tablet worth buying?
This article contains affiliate links. The products or services listed have been selected independently by journalists after hands-on testing or sourcing expert opinions. We may earn a commission when you click a link, buy a product or subscribe to a service. What is the Amazon Fire HD 8? Amazon is well-known for a number of reasons. It isn't just a go-to online retailer because of its competitive prices and quick delivery through Amazon Prime, it is also the company responsible for Kindle, along with some of the best budget tablets and best kids tablets on the market. Amazon's tablets fall under the Fire brand, with the Fire HD 8 sitting in the middle of the portfolio. The Fire HD 8 (2024) is an 8-inch tablet with an HD display. It sits alongside the Fire HD 10, Fire Max 11 and the Fire 7 within Amazon's tablet range, which is considerably more affordable than the likes of Apple's iPad or Samsung's Galaxy Tabs. The Fire HD 8 costs a penny shy of £100 with adverts, though you can pay £10 extra to have no adverts. There is also a specific Fire HD 8 Kids version of the device that comes with a child-friendly bumper case, six months of Amazon Kids+ and a two-year worry-free guarantee. Is the Amazon Fire HD 8 a good buy if you're in the market for a tablet under £100? How we test tablets I've been reviewing consumer technology for 12 years and in that time, I've seen a broad range of tablets, from Apple and Samsung's premium offerings, to models from OnePlus, Lenovo and Amazon's budget-friendly options. When we test a tablet, we primarily consider five key testing metrics: design, display, performance, battery and software and AI. We also test cameras, but while the front camera is important for video calls, I would always recommend using your smartphone if you want the best image results. Testing tablets is more than just numbers on a spreadsheet, however. We use each tablet we review for a long period, spending time watching movies, making notes and playing games to test battery life, processing power, software capabilities and screen quality. Sound performance and ease of use have been taken into account too and for Amazon's Fire HD 8 specifically, I have also tested the Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids model. Why you can trust Telegraph Recommended Our thorough, independent, real-world tests will always help you find the best product at the best price. No manufacturer ever sees copy before publication and we do not accept payment in exchange for favourable reviews. Visit our Who We Are page to learn more. Design: 7/10 The Amazon Fire HD 8 has a simple, no-thrills design but in some ways that's a good thing. There's no aluminium frame like you'll find on even Apple's entry-level iPad and there are no fancy inclusions like a stylus in the box as you'll find with many of Samsung's Galaxy Tabs either. You also won't find an official IP rating so you'll need to keep this tablet away from the beach, bath or swimming pools. What you do get from the Fire HD 8's plastic design is a surprisingly solid build quality. It is basic, but there's a textured finish on the back that's tactile in the hand while offering a decent amount of grip and the 8-inch size is lovely and compact – something I said of the iPad mini 7 too. The edges of this tablet are also slightly curved, which makes a nice change from flat edges you'll find on the Galaxy Tab S10 series and Apple's iPads. When held in a landscape orientation, there's a microSD slot on the bottom for storage expansion (something you will likely need), while speakers are positioned at the top. The power button, volume buttons and USB-C port for charging are all on the right edge, along with a 3.5mm headphone jack. Display: 7/10 The Amazon Fire HD 8 has an 8-inch display with an HD (1,280 x 800 pixel) resolution, which effectively leads to an average screen overall. It's an LCD panel so you don't get the same inky blacks and pops of colour that you do with an OLED panel, but you won't come across an OLED panel within the Fire HD 8's price bracket either. Even the iPad Air (M3) that costs five times the price of this tablet has an LCD panel. The bezels around the display are thick, though this does give you somewhere to place your thumbs when watching content so their chunkiness can be somewhat forgiven. The brightness of the Fire HD 8 is also more than adequate for indoor use, though take it outside into the sunshine and you may notice some glare as there is no anti-reflective coating here. Performance: 7/10 Just as the Fire HD 8's display is fairly average, so too is its performance. Amazon doubled the memory (RAM) for this model compared to its predecessor and the Fire HD 8 is capable enough of running day-to-day tasks, whether that's browsing the web through the Amazon Silk browser or controlling smart home devices through Alexa. If you're looking for a tablet with slick performance however, you'll need to pay a little more as the Fire HD 8 doesn't deliver that. Apps can be slow to load, switching between tasks and profiles takes a couple of seconds and you might encounter the occasional freezing of an app too. All that said, the Fire HD 8 is a great tablet for streaming video content on the various streaming platforms and running casual games, you just need to be mindful of its limitations and I advise connecting up a pair of headphones over using the built-in speakers. Battery life: 8/10 The Amazon Fire HD 8 does a decent job when it comes to battery life and while I didn't get the touted 13 hours during my testing, it lasted over 10 hours and sometimes 11 hours depending on what I was asking of it each day. That's certainly not bad and it will easily see you through a commute to and from work, or an evening watching content on the sofa, or browsing the web. Where the Fire HD 8 could improve on the battery front is charging speeds. It's not surprising given its price but if you use the 5W adapter that's included in the box, it will take around 5 hours for this tablet to charge. It supports 15W wired charging so if you have a faster charger at home, you can halve the charging time. That's something you'll want to consider if you're expecting the same charging experience as you get with a smartphone. Software and AI: 7/10 The Fire HD 8 runs Amazon's Fire OS, which is simple and easy enough to navigate but it's more restricted than iPadOS and Android tablets that offer access to the Google Play app store. Most of the streaming apps you might want are available, including Netflix and Disney+, but there are some apps missing like Google's Calendar and Chrome, neither of which are offered through Amazon's App Store and sometimes you'll find a slightly older version of an app compared to Android or Apple. You will also encounter adverts and sponsored content on the lock screen if you haven't paid the extra £10 for the model without ads. If you're considering this tablet for a child however, the software allows for easy switching between adult and child profiles – something iPads don't – and the child profile locks everything down including available apps in the Amazon App Store. I would recommend choosing the specific Kids version however as the included case and Amazon Kids+ subscription makes it better value than buying those separately. Technical specifications I've compared the Amazon Fire HD 8 to the Fire HD 10 because there are a couple of differences between these two affordable tablets, other than size and cost that are worth considering when choosing one of Amazon's Fire tablets. Telegraph verdict: 7/10 The Amazon Fire HD 8 is an excellent budget tablet that's great for playing casual games and watching content. The screen is average, performance is quite slow and Amazon's user interface isn't as good as Apple's iPadOS or native Android, but the design is solid and battery life is good. The compact build makes it portable, while the Amazon App Store has most of the top streaming apps, a number of games and apps like the Kindle app. It's not the most powerful budget tablet around or the smoothest performer but as a day-to-day tablet, the Fire HD 8 is one of the best in its affordable price range and it's excellent value. FAQs Amazon Fire HD 8 vs Fire HD 10 The Amazon Fire HD 8 is smaller and more compact than the Fire HD 10, offering an 8-inch display over a 10-inch display, as well as the option of more RAM. The Fire HD 8 is lighter than the Fire HD 10. Claimed battery life is the same between the two models at 13 hours, but the Fire HD 10 has a higher resolution display than the Fire HD 8 and it charges faster too. Is the Fire HD 8 good for streaming? Yes, the Fire HD 8 is a great tablet for streaming, as long as you aren't looking for the highest quality screen to watch your favourite series on. Can you play games easily on the Fire HD 8? Yes, the Fire HD 8 is a great tablet for playing casual games, whether Candy Crush or a crossword. What is the battery life of the Amazon Fire HD 8? Amazon claims the Fire HD 8 battery life is around 13 hours, which is the same as offered on the Fire HD 10 too. Is the Fire HD 8 suitable for kids? Yes, you can set up a child's profile on the Fire HD 8. There is also a specific Kids version of the Fire HD 8 too, which comes with a protective case, six months of Amazon Kids+ and a two-year worry-free guarantee. Can you use the Fire HD for reading? Yes, you can use the Fire HD 8 for reading. The Kindle app is available on the Amazon App Store so you can access thousands of books through that.
Yahoo
13-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Best Samsung Galaxy Tab Deals: Save Up to $400 Instantly on the Latest S10 Series
Apple's iPads may claim the overall top spot on our list of the best tablets for 2025, but you'll find Samsung's Galaxy Tabs on that list as well. They're some of our absolute favorite Android tablets on the market, and you can score some savings on just about every model still on shelves at the moment. Hey, did you know? CNET Deals texts are free, easy and save you money. To help you take advantage of these bargains, CNET's dedicated deal writers have scoured the web for the best offers out there on all the latest tablets in Samsung's lineup. You'll find a few straightforward discounts, and you can score some substantial savings if you've got an old tablet to trade in. We'll continue to update this page as offers come and go, so be sure to check back often for the lowest prices available. There are plenty of great iPad deals available as well, and you can check out our full roundup of all the best tablet deals across all brands for even more savings. There are quite a few Galaxy Tab models on the market, which means the best deal for you will ultimately depend on the specs and features you're after, as well as your budget. That being said, Best Buy's current lineup of Galaxy Tab S9 offers deserves some special attention. Best Buy has knocked $120 off the basic Tab S9, $300 off the S9 Plus and $400 off the S9 Ultra. It's also one of the only retailers that still has any Ultra configurations in stock. Plus, Best Buy has its own trade-in program, where you can score an extra $250 off, which adds up to some serious discounts. Shop the latest Samsung tablet straight from the source and you can save up to $700 on the Galaxy Tab S10 Plus or $800 on the S10 Ultra with an eligible trade-in. That drops the starting prices down to just $300 and $400 respectively. Tablets, phones and laptops are all accepted for trade-in, with Apple and Samsung devices netting you the biggest discounts. See at Samsung You won't find any discounts on the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra at Amazon, but the e-tailer is offering some slight savings on the S10 Plus. You can grab the 256GB version in moonstone platinum silver for $877, which is a $123 discount compared to the usual price. The moonstone gray variant is selling for slightly less, but it's only available at an unverified third-party vendor, which we recommend avoiding. If you want extra storage, the 512GB model is available for as little as $970, which is $150 off the usual price. See at Amazon Best Buy is offering up to $400 off both the Galaxy Tab S10 Plus and the Ultra when you trade in an eligible device. That includes tablets and select two-in-one laptops from major brands like Samsung, Apple, Google and Amazon, as well as Lenovo and Microsoft. The purchase also comes with six free months of Norton 360 Deluxe, three free months of YouTube Premium and one free month of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (new subscribers only). See at Best Buy If you want the basic Galaxy Tab S9, Samsung is currently offering an instant discount of $120 off, dropping the starting price down to $680. Or you can save up to $600 if you have an eligible tablet, phone or laptop to trade in. Just note that these two offers can't be combined. There aren't any discounts for the Tab S9 Plus at the moment, and trade-in credit is capped at $559. It's also worth noting that Samsung no longer carries the advanced Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra. See at Samsung Amazon is one of the best places to score straightforward discounts on the Galaxy Tab S9 series right now. The Basic S9 starts at $660, saving you $140 on the 128GB model. However, you can upgrade to a 512GB model for just $9 more, with some configurations discounted by up to $250. The Galaxy Tab S9 Plus is currently sold out. See at Amazon Best Buy is currently offering discounts on all three Galaxy Tab S9 models, which makes it one of the only places you can find the S9 Ultra in stock and on sale. The tech retailer has knocked $120 off the basic S9, $300 off the S9 Plus and a whopping $400 off the S9 Ultra. That drops the starting prices down to $680, $700 and $800, respectively. Best Buy also has its own trade-in program, where you can exchange your old tablet for even more savings. These deals also come with six free months of Norton 360 Deluxe, three free months of YouTube Premium and one free month of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (new subscribers only). See at Best Buy Samsung is offering an instant $150 discount on the basic Galaxy Tab S9 FE, which drops the staring price down to just $300, though there isn't any direct discount on the step-up S9 FE Plus. If you have an old phone, tablet or laptop to trade in, you can save up to $300 on the basic S9 FE and up to $350 on the S9 FE Plus. Just note that this offer cannot be combined with the other discount. See at Samsung Amazon is offering some direct discounts on S9 FE models. You can pick up the basic model for as little as $298 or upgrade to the S9 FE Plus for $535, saving you $152 and $65, respectively. See at Amazon Samsung no longer carries the basic Galaxy Tab A9, but there are some savings available on the step-up Galaxy Tab A9 Plus. It's discounted by $50, which drops the 64GB model down to just $170. You can also trade in your old tablet, phone or laptop for an extra $70 off. See at Samsung Amazon is also offering straightforward savings Galaxy Tab A9 Plus. You can save $50 on the 128GB model or $70 on the 256GB model, dropping the prices down to $170 and $200. The basic Galaxy Tab A9 is currently not available. See at Amazon CNET's dedicated deals writers have years of experience scouting the best deals out there on top tech, including bargains on many Samsung devices, like phones, TVs, smartwatches and more. Our combined expertise helps us discern which standout deals are truly a good bargain -- evaluating the model, year, specs, discount and our reviewer's thoughts for each model. We also ensure that all deals featured on this list are sourced from a trustworthy retailer, so you never have to wonder if a bargain is too good to be true.
