AMAZON has slashed prices on its devices hours ahead of Prime Day, with one tablet stealing the limelight.
The Fire 7 tablet has been cut from £64.99 to a bargain price of £29.99, and it’s flying off the shelves.
Amazon Fire 7 tablet, £29.99 (was £64.99)
The 7-inch tablet is currently gracing the top of Amazon’s Movers & Shakers list of best-selling devices.
In the past 24 hours, sales have rocketed by a staggering 1,140% since the asking price took a nose-dive.
That’s unsurprising, given the popular tablet is currently over half price, at just shy of £30 quid.
The deal comes hours ahead of Amazon’s second Prime Day, set to officially kick off at midnight and running for 48 hours from October 8-9.
Of course, Amazon often likes to treat its shoppers to an early wave of deals, and this is one of many on its popular range of devices.
The entire range of Fire tablets is on sale this week, so you’re spoilt for choice.
Our Deputy eCommerce Editor, Matt Breen, also reported on a 48% price cut on the premium Fire Max 11 tablet with ‘superb battery life’.
But the real bargain comes on the cheap and cheerful Fire 7 tablet, reduced to £29.99.
There’s also been a wave of ideas on Fire streaming sticks, Echo speakers, and Ring doorbells in the mix.
Typically these deals are exclusive for Prime members, but for the time being, the deals are open to all shoppers, but that can quickly change.
The budget tablet is great for kids or anyone who just wants a cheap tablet to access the internet or streaming platforms.
Its 7-inch display means you can slip it into your bag or coat pocket, using it as an e-reader that’s capable of doing that bit more.
There’s no arguing with that price tag, though, at just £29.99, it’s well worth snapping up.
This option comes with 16GB of storage, which is enough for your little ones or light entertainment use.
But you can bump that up to 32GB for an extra £10 if you plan on downloading a lot of content or games.
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‘My wife loves this tablet, such a bargain too,’ writes one shopper, who described the Fire 7 as a ‘brilliant little tablet.’
‘I use it for watching YouTube videos and Facebook in the wee small hours. The sound and picture quality are excellent,’ added another.
‘I use a full-size PC in the daytime but I take my little Fire 7 to bed with me,’ they continued.
A third concluded: ‘It’s brilliant, I can read my books and watch downloads of films and documentaries when flying.’
With the sale now hours away, you’ll find discounts on Fire TVs, streaming sticks, Kindles and other gadgets on our Amazon device deals page.
When the 48-hour sale kicks off next week, we’ll have all the finest bargains we find listed on our best Prime Day deals page.
Amazon Fire 7 tablet, £29.99 (was £64.99)
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AN URGENT search has been launched for a missing mum who vanished two weeks ago as new CCTV footage is revealed.
Mary White disappeared from her home at Downham Market in Norfolk on Tuesday, September 24.
The 73-year-old was last seen at around 10pm.
She was reported missing the next morning after her house in Nelson Avenue was found empty.
CCTV footage revealed Ms White walked along Railway Road at 3.30am on Wednesday.
She was wearing white pyjamas and police say there has been no sign of her since despite specialist search teams operating for two weeks.
Her daughter shared a heartbreaking appeal on Facebook which read: “Please anyone in the Downham Market area or near keep a eye out for my mum Mary White she has gone missing either last night or early hours of this morning, she will probably be confused, as far as we know she is still in her pyjamas and slippers.
“Police are out looking so please any sightings or anything contact them or me.”
Ms White is described as around 5ft tall and of slim build, with shoulder-length grey hair.
Ch Insp Chris Banks said: “We do have to be open to all possibilities and our focus remains on finding Mary.
“Clearly this is a distressing time for her family and we continue to keep them updated.
“Anyone who has seen Ms White or has any information should call Norfolk Police on 101, quoting ref 48 of 25 September 2024.”
A Norfolk Police spokesperson said: “Officers are continuing their inquiries to locate missing Downham Market woman Mary White.
“Mary was last seen at her home address in Nelson Avenue at around 10pm on Tuesday 24 September 2024.
“She was reported missing by family the following morning when it was discovered she was no longer in the house.
“CCTV shows the 73-year-old walking along Railway Road at 3.30am on Wednesday 25 September 2024 wearing white pyjamas.
“There have been no sightings since, and Mary remains missing.
“Over the last six days specialist search teams including the marine unit and police drone have carried out extensive searches around the town, in open areas, and along the riverbanks.
“They have also searched insecure buildings and carried out door-to-door inquiries.
“These specialist searches are now largely complete.
“Officers will continue regular searches in the area and are also carrying out ongoing inquiries.”
