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Engadget review recap: An iMac, a coffee maker and an Amazon tablet

A roundup of the reviews and previews by the Engadget team over the last two weeks.

The Fire HD 8 remains a decent value for a casual media consumption tablet, particularly when it’s on sale, but its iffy display and ad-heavy software make it less appealing at full price. Pros Cheap, and frequently discounted Lightweight and comfortable to hold Improved performance over prior generation Good battery life Has a microSD slot and headphone jack Cons Fire OS is ad-heavy and Amazon-centric to the point of hostility Limited app selection Display needs a refresh Poor cameras Still only powerful enough for light gaming and media consumption

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