The new Alexa Tablets prove it’s time for Amazon to make another Android phone
The Fire Phone is a thing of the past, and the new Alexa Tablets show Amazon finally knows why it failed
The Alexa Tablet 12 Pro draws attention with its 12-inch, 2800 x 1840 display, featuring a new "Nanomatte" coating designed to reduce glare and create a sense of touch. Priced at $549.99, this tablet is part of a lineup starting from $229.99 and ending at $679.99. It offers well-made Android capabilities through the Play Store, but comes with various Amazon bloatware.
The main highlight is its screen, which provides excellent viewing angles and reduced glare, making it a superior reading tablet compared to other models. However, the tablet suffers from weaker performance compared to current iPads and struggles with Android-specific quirks. The keyboard case is functional but awkward, while the pen is responsive but has limited app support.
Despite these shortcomings, the Alexa Tablet 12 Pro stands out as a strong Android tablet option, providing access to the full Google ecosystem and an improved user interface.
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