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Uncle John said:
RE Echo Spot, I like the idea of it, buutttttt, what will it sound like?
If it sound as good as the Echo I'd be happy, but it looks too small for that. Any ideas any body?
If it sounds as good as the Echo, I think I'd buy one even at the current price. My guess is that it will be closer to the Dot than the Echo in sound quality!If it sound as good as the Echo I'd be happy, but it looks too small for that. Any ideas any body?
ETA : a few reviews seem to suggest it's noticeably better than the Dot but definitely not up to the Echo. I think the Show is supposed to have pretty good sound quality, so I wonder if that's a better buy (although the Spot is a nice alarm clock type size)
Edited by davek_964 on Tuesday 16th January 12:19
davek_964 said:
Uncle John said:
RE Echo Spot, I like the idea of it, buutttttt, what will it sound like?
If it sound as good as the Echo I'd be happy, but it looks too small for that. Any ideas any body?
If it sounds as good as the Echo, I think I'd buy one even at the current price. My guess is that it will be closer to the Dot than the Echo in sound quality!If it sound as good as the Echo I'd be happy, but it looks too small for that. Any ideas any body?
ETA : a few reviews seem to suggest it's noticeably better than the Dot but definitely not up to the Echo. I think the Show is supposed to have pretty good sound quality, so I wonder if that's a better buy (although the Spot is a nice alarm clock type size)
Edited by davek_964 on Tuesday 16th January 12:19
El stovey said:
Tried asking it to sent a music alarm “Alexa wake me up to AC/DC at . . “ and it said “music alarms are not currently supported in your region”
OK, guess we're waiting for an update. Must be on the way though from all the articles I found saying it had been added (presumably in the USA first). I reckon it must come when the Spot is released here on the 24th? It's a key thing for something which is targeted as a posh alarm clock.El stovey said:
Podie said:
Ordered an Echo Show... ETA 24 Jan.
Please tell me you haven’t found another of those amazing two for £££ offers somewhere. Just checked. Amazon still showing £199 but loads of people wanting £250 odd on eBay?
Edited by El stovey on Tuesday 16th January 14:08
I'll look forward to the review!
Pre-ordered a Spot too. Finally I can ditch the clunky Pure CD DAB alarm clock radio!
Some reviews say the Spot can wake you up to radio, which I've been waiting for. I can't find any official amazon word on that feature, but I'll have a go, and send it back if it doesn't do it.
On a side note, isn't the radio player so much better since they ditched TuneIn for BBC?
Some reviews say the Spot can wake you up to radio, which I've been waiting for. I can't find any official amazon word on that feature, but I'll have a go, and send it back if it doesn't do it.
On a side note, isn't the radio player so much better since they ditched TuneIn for BBC?
I might get a spot. It’s got some mixed reviews though but I view it as a dot with better speaker and display. A cool little alarm clock.
Most reviewers still banging on about the camera and security. Even saying they want one without it or covering it up with stickers etc. Is it really an issue?
Most reviewers still banging on about the camera and security. Even saying they want one without it or covering it up with stickers etc. Is it really an issue?
El stovey said:
I might get a spot. It’s got some mixed reviews though but I view it as a dot with better speaker and display. A cool little alarm clock.
Most reviewers still banging on about the camera and security. Even saying they want one without it or covering it up with stickers etc. Is it really an issue?
Wouldn't bother me. But then again, I have some cheap Chinese CCTV cameras in my house - most point out of the house, but a couple are internal. It's quite possible that the odd Chinese hacker has caught me walking around the house naked - but I bet he never logged in to the camera a second time!Most reviewers still banging on about the camera and security. Even saying they want one without it or covering it up with stickers etc. Is it really an issue?
El stovey said:
I might get a spot. It’s got some mixed reviews though but I view it as a dot with better speaker and display. A cool little alarm clock.
Most reviewers still banging on about the camera and security. Even saying they want one without it or covering it up with stickers etc. Is it really an issue?
From the Amazon website there’s a mic/camera on/off button on the back. Presumably this gives some privacy in the bedroom when needed. Most reviewers still banging on about the camera and security. Even saying they want one without it or covering it up with stickers etc. Is it really an issue?
DoctorX said:
El stovey said:
I might get a spot. It’s got some mixed reviews though but I view it as a dot with better speaker and display. A cool little alarm clock.
Most reviewers still banging on about the camera and security. Even saying they want one without it or covering it up with stickers etc. Is it really an issue?
From the Amazon website there’s a mic/camera on/off button on the back. Presumably this gives some privacy in the bedroom when needed. Most reviewers still banging on about the camera and security. Even saying they want one without it or covering it up with stickers etc. Is it really an issue?
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