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        "role": "user",
        "content": "I%20believe%20amazon%20are%20doing%20a%20new%20table%20called%20alex%20but%20it%20has%20google%20play%20store%20what%20are%20they%20called%20and%20how%20much%20from%20amazon.ie"
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        "content": "Here\u2019s the latest on Amazon\u2019s new tablet lineup (\u201cAlexa Tablets\u201d \u2014 not Fire this time), what their names are, key features, what the Google Play Store situation is, and how much they cost from retailers in Ireland.\n\n---\n\n## What are these \u201cAlexa\u201d tablets?\n\nAmazon has launched a brand-new series of tablets called the **Amazon Alexa Tablets**. ([aboutamazon.com](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/devices/new-amazon-alexa-tablets-alexa-plus?utm_source=openai))\n\nHere\u2019s what\u2019s new:\n\n- They run full Android (Android 16) and come with the **Google Play Store** preinstalled, meaning access to apps like YouTube, Gmail, Google Maps etc. \u2014 unlike prior Fire tablets that used Amazon's own Appstore. ([wired.com](https://www.wired.com/story/amazon-alexa-tablets-2026/?utm_source=openai))  \n- They have built-in **Alexa+**, which includes new AI-features like \u201cOn-Screen Intelligence\u201d, live voice sessions, personalized home screen (\u201cFor You\u201d feed), etc. ([aboutamazon.com](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/devices/new-amazon-alexa-tablets-alexa-plus?utm_source=openai))  \n- Design has been upgraded: aluminum unibody builds, higher refresh rate displays, better speakers, more premium materials. ([arstechnica.com](https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/10/amazons-new-alexa-tablets-drop-the-fire-branding-but-are-more-android-than-ever/?utm_source=openai))  \n\nThere are **three models** in the lineup:  \n1. **Alexa Tablet 12 Pro** \u2014 the largest and most premium version, 12-inch display, 120Hz refresh, available in standard or \u201cNanomatte\u201d anti-glare version. ([androidauthority.com](https://www.androidauthority.com/amazon-alexa-tablet-12-pro-11-8-android-launch-3720800/?utm_source=openai))  \n2. **Alexa Tablet 11** \u2014 11-inch size, 2.5K screen, 90Hz refresh, decent middle ground. ([aboutamazon.com](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/devices/new-amazon-alexa-tablets-alexa-plus?utm_source=openai))  \n3. **Alexa Tablet 8** \u2014 smallest, 8.7-inch, more portable, more budget-oriented. ([androidauthority.com](https://www.androidauthority.com/amazon-alexa-tablet-12-pro-11-8-android-launch-3720800/?utm_source=openai))  \n\n---\n\n## Pricing & availability in Europe\n\nHere\u2019s what Amazon officially announced for Europe:\n\n- **Prices start at** \u20ac229.99 for the smallest model (Tablet 8) and go up to about \u20ac559.99 for the 12 Pro \u201cNanomatte\u201d version. ([pasqualepillitteri.it](https://pasqualepillitteri.it/en/news/21689/amazon-alexa-tablet-android-google-play-store-prices?utm_source=openai))  \n- Launch and shipping in Europe (UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain) **begin on October 19, 2026**. ([techbeat.co](https://techbeat.co/story/amazon-launches-android-alexa-tablets-with-alexa-and-google-play?utm_source=openai))  \n\nSo, while Amazon didn\u2019t explicitly list Ireland in the first wave, Europe-wide pricing tends to apply similarly, either via Amazon UK/EU or via availability on Amazon.ie or retailers that import from EU stock. There may be minor price differences depending on retailer, taxes, and stock.  \n\n---\n\n## What about Ireland / Amazon.ie specifically?\n\nI checked for listings in Ireland:\n\n- **Very.ie**, which often stocks Amazon products or similar, has the **Alexa Tablet 8** (4 GB RAM / 64 GB storage) for **\u20ac269**. ([very.ie](https://www.very.ie/amazon-alexa-tablet-8-2026-release-graphite-4gb-64gb/1601390875.prd?utm_source=openai))  \n- Officially announced EU pricing for the base models is **\u20ac229.99** for Tablet 8, **\u20ac329.99** for Tablet 11, and **\u20ac499.99** for the 12 Pro standard version (non-Nanomatte). The premium Nanomatte version of the 12 Pro is around **\u20ac559.99**. ([pasqualepillitteri.it](https://pasqualepillitteri.it/en/news/21689/amazon-alexa-tablet-android-google-play-store-prices?utm_source=openai))  \n\nSo, if you're buying in Ireland, expect something in the ballpark of those EU prices \u2014 for example, \u20ac269 for Tablet 8 might reflect shipping, import, or margin from a retailer like Very.ie compared to Amazon UK/EU.\n\n---\n\nIf you tell me which size (8, 11, or 12 Pro) and whether you want the Nanomatte version, I can estimate a more precise Ireland price for that version."
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