Amazon launches Alexa Tablets starting at $229

Amazon has started shipping four Alexa Tablet models across three screen sizes, ranging from $229 to $549. The devices run full Android with Google Play Store access, replacing the long-running Fire Tablet line.

• Alexa Tablet 8: 8.7-inch 1340x800 display, up to 8 GB RAM, from $229
• Alexa Tablet 11: 2.5K display, 8 GB RAM, from $329
• Alexa Tablet 12 Pro: 12-inch 2.8K screen, 5 Gbps USB-C, from $499
• Nanomatte version: 16 GB RAM, anti-glare coating, from $549