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8 Sep, 8 tweets, 4 min read

Don’t fret if you missed Prime Day—right now Fire Tablets and Kindles are 30 percent off which is about as good of a deal as you'll find outside of it. Don’t miss your chance to save on some of our favorites: wired.trib.al/BErcpHz 1/8

If you’re looking for something simple that gets the job done, the entry-level Kindle remains a solid choice, and the latest model includes a backlight so you can read in the dark. It's our favorite Kindle for the money. wired.trib.al/hCRvaz6 📸: Amazon 2/8

Want better quality? The Kindle Paperwhite's higher-resolution screen and waterproofing makes it an upgrade worth considering. For a little more money than the plain Kindle, it opens up the joys of reading in the pool or bathtub without fear. wired.trib.al/MBRe8cO 3/8

Whether your little one is learning on the go or playing games, the Kindle Kids Edition is perfect. It’s the basic Kindle with some parental controls—& more importantly it comes with Amazon's two-year worry-free guarantee because accidents happen wired.trib.al/1z7iUmo 4/8

Amazon's latest Fire HD 10 has more RAM and a brighter screen, reaffirming it as a more capable tablet than the 8-inch version. It’s our favorite cheap tablet and the best Amazon tablet you can buy. wired.trib.al/mFsQSRD 📸: Amazon 5/8

While the Fire 10 is nice, the Fire HD 8 is still a very capable tablet for the price. The smaller form factor is easier to hold to and is our preferred choice for traveling. wired.trib.al/22X02Lm 6/8

Looking for a kid friendly upgrade? The Fire HD 8 Kids Edition is small enough for younger hands, and it's padded so it’s not likely to break. You also get a no-questions-asked two-year replacement plan, and a one-year subscription to Amazon Kids+. wired.trib.al/nsn0efw 7/8

Subscribe to WIRED for less than $1 per month and get unlimited access to our longform features, buying guides, and tech news wired.trib.al/BMxcvqp 8/8

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