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General Category => Amazon Echo Discussion => Topic started by: AlanH on September 27, 2017, 02:39:30 pm
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Amazon has launched a new, improved Echo speaker selling for $99.
https://www.macrumors.com/2017/09/27/amazon-new-echo-speaker-better-sound/
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Wow, the Amazon Echo dept has been busy :)
I like this little guy for $130...kinda price tho.
I really wouldn't want it as a "Show" alternative.
Just a Dot that has a built in clock (and a cool one at that) :)
Thanks for the heads up AlanH
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More detailed photos in this article:
https://www.theverge.com/2017/9/27/16372578/new-amazon-echo-speaker-announced-price-release-date-2017
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I really thought you could embed youtube videos here.
I must be extra clueless today :-[
Video of the Echo Spot
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6HduQNleOGs (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6HduQNleOGs)
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I like the echo with the clock face. Might have to get that one for the bedroom. I also like the fact you will soon be able to make phone calls like google home instead of only those who have the echo.
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Those things have got me with their coloured lights! Wonder if there are/will be battery bases for them.
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All 6 new Echo devices are on the front page of Amazon.com now.
My opinions so far just based on what I'm reading on Amazon:
1. New Echo. At least it costs significantly less than the regular full size Echo.
2. Echo Plus. Meh. Don't need built-in hub.
3. Echo Spot. Cool! But I think the $129.99 price tag is much too high. I would still be hesitant even if the price was $99.99. If it was $69.99 I might consider it.
4. New Fire TV. Don't see a need to replace my current Fire TV sticks.
5. Echo Connect. I like it. I like it a lot! My only concern is how the Echo handles duplex speaker phone. From my experience with using the Drop In feature thus far, the speaker phone really, really sucks. But having the Echo Connect dial for you and then transfer the call to the Echo you are speaking to is a nice idea. Good price point too!
6. Echo Buttons. Who in the world would buy this???
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Picked up a new gen Echo for supposed better sound quality and an Echo Spot. The Spot should make a great alarm clock amongst other things.
Chose walnut finish for the new Echo.
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When you say "picked up" does that mean you an Amazon book store and bought one?
Would love to hear more about the "Spot" (and see pictures) if you actually have it in your possession :)
I agree with jwlv about the price. $130 is more than I'm willing to pay since I already have
5 AIs and plan on getting the GH Mini the second they drop :) Even if I didn't have
all the AIs I NEED, that price point seems pretty high.
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No. I pre-ordered both.
Early November for the new Echo and December 19th for the Echo Spot.
Happy birthday to me and merry Christmas to the wife. LOL!
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I'd pay 100 bucks or the Spot without hesitation... Oh hell... who am I kidding? I'm gonna have to have one anyway... better start saving, or sweet talking the Wife so I can take it out of savings we already have... Maybe a bonus will happen at work.
(nah... never happen)
I just installed the last of my spare Dots last weekend, so I have room on my shelf for some new stand by units...
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I'm trying to figure out how to slip one (a Spot) in the house. If he notices it, I'll try to play the "this ol' thing? I've had it forever" card ;)
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Slipped right by me that the Spot has a built-in camera. Hmmmm.
https://www.theverge.com/2017/9/28/16378472/amazons-echo-spot-camera-in-your-bedroom
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Slipped right by me that the Spot has a built-in camera. Hmmmm.
https://www.theverge.com/2017/9/28/16378472/amazons-echo-spot-camera-in-your-bedroom
and how many will have one in their bedroom pointed at the bed :-)
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I'm trying to figure out how to slip one (a Spot) in the house. If he notices it, I'll try to play the "this ol' thing? I've had it forever" card ;)
give it to him for christmas :-)
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I'm trying to figure out how to slip one (a Spot) in the house. If he notices it, I'll try to play the "this ol' thing? I've had it forever" card ;)
give it to him for christmas :-)
That's what I'm doing for her. LOL!
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About the camera in the bedroom... A little piece of tape will insure no prying eyes see things they shouldn't... Post it note pieces do the job, but I think It's time for me to invent a 2 dollar piece of plastic to sit over the top that covers JUST the camera when not being used.
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New platform for Livestream, fer sure.
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I'm trying to figure out how to slip one (a Spot) in the house. If he notices it, I'll try to play the "this ol' thing? I've had it forever" card ;)
give it to him for christmas :-)
Yeah, no that'll never work. He's not in the least bit impressed with AIs and the "smart" home environment :( He's a chainsaw, gun, bow-fishing rod toting and boot type man. But there's hope. I remember when he made fun the Internet and smartphones. He had a smartphone before I did! LOL
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I'm trying to figure out how to slip one (a Spot) in the house. If he notices it, I'll try to play the "this ol' thing? I've had it forever" card ;)
give it to him for christmas :-)
Yeah, no that'll never work. He's not in the least bit impressed with AIs and the "smart" home environment :( He's a chainsaw, gun, bow-fishing rod toting and boot type man. But there's hope. I remember when he made fun the Internet and smartphones. He had a smartphone before I did! LOL
then buy one, and tell that a friend gave it to you as an early xmas present :-) or give it to your friend and have them stop by when he is home and give it to you in front of him.
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Website shows the 2nd Gen Echo (the $99.99 one) on a counter w/no wires. They are selling a 21W power adapter, the back of it has a receptacle for an adapter. I assume it's not rechargeable and that the box contains a power adapter. Call Amazon, they are totally stumped about this.
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From the UK website: Included in the box: Amazon Echo, Echo Shell, power adaptor/cable (1.8 m), Things to Try card and Quick Start Guide.