Goodbye, Fire Tablet: Amazon’s New Alexa Tablet Is a Flashy Portable Entertainment Hub
The new tablets tie together the Amazon media ecosystem so you can pick up where you left off from just about anywhere.
Tyler Graham
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October 8, 2026, 11:12 am ET
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A new lineup of Amazon tablets has been announced, and the devices are designed for both work and play. Amazon Alexa Tablets combine cloud-based device syncing functionality, onboard AI capabilities and the entirety of Amazon’s media catalog, making them something akin to on-the-go entertainment hubs.
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Pogo pin connection with new keyboard ($150) and USI 2.0 pen accessory ($90) turn the tablet into a small work laptop or creative device
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I noticed that the (apparently) don’t support keyboards. I also don’t see any reference to connectivity specs or bluetooth.
Sounds like you’re buying a technology that is an “island”. No mention of printer support? But it has to be there.
I’ve been burned before by Amazon “tablets” and kindle. SO I’d wait and see the device in real use with hard hitting reviews before I’d even consider it.
Your call; mine is “you’re out”!
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