Snag the Amazon Fire HD 8 tablet on sale for 50% off

TL;DR: The newest Amazon Fire HD tablet is at its lowest price ever of $44.99 — that’s 50% off its regular price of $89.99.

To celebrate Alexa’s sixth birthday (were we ever without memes like “Alexa, play Despacito”?), Amazon is offering a bunch of deals on its devices. One of the best bargains right now is the Amazon Fire HD 8 tablet, the smart tablet released just last year.

This upgrade on the best-selling Fire 7 is “designed for entertainment,” featuring double the RAM, double the internal storage, a faster processor and an HD display. And for a limited time, the upgraded new Fire 8 actually costs less than its older counterpart.

Available in four colors, this tablet is perfect for streaming and basic work functions. Its eight-inch screen lets you watch movies in high definition with dual speakers, while you can take video calls on Zoom or Skype with the front- and back-facing 2MP cameras.

With up to 12 hours of battery life before it needs charging (and just a five-hour charging time when it does), the Fire HD 8 is great for travel too. Call for Alexa even when the tablet is asleep to ask her to do tasks, and amuse your kids with FreeTime, the included software that limits screen time and allows parents to easily manage content.