There are three versions, only one of which is free. Of those available from the Amazon app store, the best option currently available is the OfficeSuite app from Mobisystems. However, if you're willing to change the device's settings to allowing apps from unknown sources, you will be able to get at Google Play - but, you'll be opening the device up to security risks. So, for example, you won't be able to get Microsoft Word app or Google Docs. The reason for this is that Fire HDs are designed to be used with apps from the Amazon app store, which has a fraction of the choice available on Google Play. The bad news is that you might have to familiarise yourself with new software. The good news is that all three Fire HDs can be used as word processors and in the creation of spreadsheets and the like.

Overall, the Fire HDs can fulfil the role of a work tablet - you just wouldn't want one as your sole device. The front facing camera is particularly poor, making video conferencing a little embarrassing, and its battery lasts two hours' less than that of the Fire HD 8.Īll three Fires suffer by only being able to access the Amazon app store, though there are ways around this. The Fire HD 10 has the best display and fastest processor

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