Amazon begins early Prime Big Deal Days discounts on Fire tablets

Amazon has begun offering steep, early Prime Big Deal Days discounts on several Fire tablet models, with multiple devices at or near record-low prices in early October. The reductions affect entry-level and midrange models including the Fire HD 8, Fire HD 10, Fire HD 10 Kids Pro and the larger Fire Max 11, and some offers are available now through Amazon for Prime members.

Among the best-known cuts, the Fire HD 8 has been listed as low as about $50 in some markets and $54.99 in others, down from a typical retail price near $99.99. The Fire HD 10 is being promoted at $69.99, roughly half its usual price. Amazon’s Fire Max 11 64 gigabyte adsupported model has dropped to approximately $140, down from about $229.99 to $230, while the Fire HD 10 Kids Pro is being sold for $104.99, a reported low for that children’s model. Several reports say the promotional prices are part of Amazon’s early Prime offers and are set to run through the Prime Big Deal Days period, with some discounts scheduled to expire on October 14. Amazon has cautioned that stock may be limited.

The tablets share many common features that target budget-conscious buyers. The Fire HD 8 offers an 8-inch HD display, 3...