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September 2016
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The editors liked
Amazon's voice-activated smart home speaker is undeniably futuristic
But it's also practical and accessible. With a rapidly growing slate of features and integrations
It's easy to get excited about the Echo's potential
Multipurpose
Natural AI
Impetus to better Prime Music
Intuitive voice technology
The more you use the Echo
The better it becomes
Works great with other smart home technology
Decent price
Slick design
"Discovery" feature
The editors didn't like
The Echo's sound quality is uneven at times
With weak bass at high volumes. The growing list of "Skills" in the Alexa app could also benefit from better organization
Published: 2016-09-16, Author: Mike , review by: tomsguide.com
Michael A. Prospero is the reviews editor at Laptop Mag and Tom’s Guide. When he’s not testing out the latest running watc, skiing or training for a maratho, he’s probably using the latest kitchen gadget.
Abstract: There is no denying the versatility of Amazon's Echo wireless speaker. Beyond home automation functions, it can also connect via Bluetooth in the event your home's network goes out, allowing you to play music or audio directly from your smartphone. But th...
For most people, AI interactions represent a tectonic shift in how we understand and use technology, and the Echo accomplishes this surprisingly well on many fronts. Amazon's Echo device has done a lot to close the gap between natural human interaction an...
Easy to set up and learn how to interact with, Activated hands-free amidst noise and impressive distances, Pretty fast to respond, Practical and accessible, Keeps getting smarter with added capabilities, Crisp voice playback
Skills (a.k.a. apps) need better organization, Speaker quality okay, not sensational
Abstract: Ask Amazon's Echo smart speaker “How much does the Earth weigh?” and she'll rattle off the answer in pounds. It takes about a full minute and is genuinely amusing. It's just one of many surprises up Echo's sleeve (see this crazy list of Echo Easter Eggs o...
Abstract: Alexa is just yanking your chain. She will never go out with you. In fact she won't have anything to do with you at all if she is outside of your wifi range. Feed me Seymour!...
The Amazon Echo experience gets better the more you use it. Setup was a breeze – easier than advertised in my opinion and I have been really impressed with the Echo's ability to understand verbal commands from a large variety of people, with very few err...
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Published: 2015-11-13, Author: Michael , review by: hardwaregeeks.com
I love Alexa, also known as the Amazon Echo. She gives me all the information I need, helps me with my schedule and when I am starving and I don't know what to eat she helps me find various nearby restaurants that I can choose from. Alexa is not the futur...
Elegant, minimalistic design, Fast & accurate performance, 360degree speaker emits sound evenly, Updated often with new features and capabilities, Integrates with popular services and "smart home" products
No remote included at base price ($30 extra), Requires constant power (no internal battery), Some features require active Prime subscription, Pricey
Amazon's Echo is an innovative product that is unique enough to have no tangible competition in the marketplace. The device is well built, looks great and performs incredibly well in both accuracy and speed. However, like many first iterations, the Echo s...
Abstract: Hear ye! Hear ye! Come one come all to witness the birth of the personal robot assistant era in bluetooth speaker form with the introduction of Amazon's Echo bluetooth speaker who is activated by saying her pleasantly sounding name Alexa. No worries if th...
