If you're in the market for some new tech, this streaming-favorite tablet "designed for portable entertainment" will be one of your best buys of the season — especially at 45% off.

The all-new Amazon Fire HD 8 is one of the best tablets to buy if you're shopping on a budget. With its 8-inch HD (1280 x 800) touchscreen and up to 13-hour battery life (rated), it's great for streaming media,

That’s what the Amazon Fire HD 8 tablet is all about, and right now it’s on sale for just $55 — that’s a whopping 45 percent off its original price of $100, making it one of the best-value tablet buys this year.