Amazon boosts RAM in base Fire HD 10 model amid memory supply shifts

The refreshed 32GB model maintains the core hardware profile of its predecessor, featuring a 10.1-inch 1,920 x 1,200 display, a 2GHz octa-core processor, and a 13-hour battery life. Customers who prefer the original configuration can still find the 3GB/32GB version for $139.99, though availability of that specific unit is expected to dwindle as inventory clears. Both tablets continue to offer expandable storage via microSD slots and ship with mandatory lock screen advertisements, which users can disable later for an additional one-time payment.

While Amazon has not provided an official explanation for the hardware shift, industry trends point to a tightening market for memory chips. The global surge in data center construction for artificial intelligence has strained the supply chain, forcing companies across the tech sector to adjust component specifications. As noted by AFTVnews, this internal change likely stems from difficulty sourcing the original hardware components, a challenge currently echoed by other manufacturers adjusting production to navigate the ongoing semiconductor volatility.