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General Category => Smart Devices and Gadgets => Topic started by: MacNee on August 09, 2017, 05:35:21 pm

Title: Anker version of dot
Post by: MacNee on August 09, 2017, 05:35:21 pm
https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker

Will need to wait until released to see if any good.
Title: Re: Anker version of dot
Post by: mike27oct on August 09, 2017, 06:23:08 pm
I like Anker.  I have several of their multi port chargers, etc.  But I do not like them that much to buy an imitation Dot when the real McCoy can be bought for $35 on sale.  I'll pass on this.

I also predict that this fall there will be new models of Echo, Dot and even Taps since they are all overdue for a face lift in light of the G Home success.  So, wait and see if this comes true before buying much of anything until then.  All the Alexa devices have been deeply discounted lately which is a clear sign inventory clearance of the current stuff is taking place to make room for newer ones.

Title: Re: Anker version of dot
Post by: jwlv on August 09, 2017, 06:25:24 pm
https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker

Will need to wait until released to see if any good.

No Bluetooth? Forget it! Besides, Echo Dot goes on sale every now and then for $35.
Title: Re: Anker version of dot
Post by: MacNee on August 09, 2017, 06:32:16 pm
We are stuck at £50 this side of the pond from what I've seen. Missed the lack of Bluetooth, I can appreciate that it's its own 'Hi quality speaker ' but you're right at it being an issue. I'm happy with my dot & anker speaker.

Will see if Autumn brings a refresh to the range
Title: Re: Anker version of dot
Post by: renegade600 on August 10, 2017, 02:44:51 pm
two microphones and no bluetooth, not worth it.
Title: Re: Anker version of dot
Post by: mike27oct on August 10, 2017, 05:22:00 pm
Agree.  Basically anyone with a Dot or other Amazon device would truly find this knockpff thing sorely lacking in the many ways mentioned.  Why was it even created?
Title: Re: Anker version of dot
Post by: renegade600 on August 11, 2017, 04:44:48 am
the article I read said when the bt version becomes available, it will be 40 bucks.  who are they kidding.
Title: Re: Anker version of dot
Post by: mike27oct on August 11, 2017, 02:35:15 pm
Until this, I used to think Anker was a pretty sharp company.
Title: Re: Anker version of dot
Post by: coyote on October 01, 2017, 08:01:38 pm
I like it. I need not buy one to like the idea of these gadgets falling in price.... as it happens I already have as many Dots as I need, but if I needed more I'd certainly try one and see how good it is.