Just got the mail from Argos. Echo reduced to 134.99.
Personally I opted for the dot due to having a decent Bluetooth speaker in the kitchen already to hook up to. But same functionality etc.
Whether you think gimmicky or essential is a good price for it.
Top comments
JoeSpur
20 Mar 177#4
Currently the cheapest way to get the CIA in your house 24/7 :wink:
Helpful567
19 Mar 175#1
Good price if you really want an Amazon echo.
I have an echo in the kitchen and a dot in the bedroom.
Having used both, I can confirm that:
1.Functionally, the dot and the echo perform the same.
2. The echo speaker is louder & clearer. (Better for listening to music)
3. The dot is tiny (very easy to discretely hide it on your beside table, kitchen worktop etc). The echo is the same diameter, but is considerably taller.
Dot: 83.5 x 83.5 x 32 mm (3.3" x 3.3" x 1.3")
Echo: 83.5 x 83.5 x 235 mm (3.3" x 3.3" x 9.25")
I agree with the person posting this deal:
Given the choice again, I would probably buy a dot for the kitchen and a reasonable quality £20 bluetooth speaker.
(It also has a 3.5mm socket to at the back to connect to your speakers with a wire if you prefer)
-£70 for this setup instead of the £135 for the echo on its own.
Everyones had a mobile phone with a mic on for the last 10 years anyway
AndiTails to VN125250
20 Mar 173#14
I wouldn't.
Google Home has already stooped to the new low of playing adverts (about Beauty & The Beast) whilst you're trying to use it, and some have even reported it playing an advert unprompted. And Google\s ability to abandon their tech projects (Glasses, OnHub, etc) makes me wonder if you'll even see a v2, let alone your v1 becoming useless in <2 years when they turn off the servers.
The Echo and it's predecessor (On Tap) date back a few years and it's well established, preferred by developers and makes Amazon a lot of money. It's not going anywhere.
All comments (37)
Helpful567
19 Mar 175#1
Good price if you really want an Amazon echo.
I have an echo in the kitchen and a dot in the bedroom.
Having used both, I can confirm that:
1.Functionally, the dot and the echo perform the same.
2. The echo speaker is louder & clearer. (Better for listening to music)
3. The dot is tiny (very easy to discretely hide it on your beside table, kitchen worktop etc). The echo is the same diameter, but is considerably taller.
Dot: 83.5 x 83.5 x 32 mm (3.3" x 3.3" x 1.3")
Echo: 83.5 x 83.5 x 235 mm (3.3" x 3.3" x 9.25")
I agree with the person posting this deal:
Given the choice again, I would probably buy a dot for the kitchen and a reasonable quality £20 bluetooth speaker.
(It also has a 3.5mm socket to at the back to connect to your speakers with a wire if you prefer)
-£70 for this setup instead of the £135 for the echo on its own.
The Dot has been my purchase of 2016/2017 that I got for £30 from a previous deal on here and it is amazing with all the wifi stuff connected including Kasa, Hue and Nest etc; more functionality is added on a weekly basis.
Totally agree with Helpful567's comments about the speaker as the Dot is totally lacking the Echo's capabilities, but soon Sonos will be added to the control and then it will be amazing; if not then a suitable/cheap bluetooth speaker is the way to go.
OH laughed and said I won't use that when I added it to the kitchen, but now she can't be without it; for the simple things like timers for cooking, radio, playlists etc etc etc etc! Get either, dependent upon your budget, and you won't be disappointed!
mistermoneysaver
20 Mar 17#3
Probably not, but can these be used for Google play music? Or do i wait for Google home here?
AndiTails to mistermoneysaver
20 Mar 17#15
No Google Play Music support currently. Unlikely to ever be, either, as Google have a competing product.
kid992 to mistermoneysaver
20 Mar 17#24
Actually it sort of does if you have Google Play Music on your phone you can pair it with your echo using bluetooth then click the microphone icon on Google on your phone and say e.g. "play x by y on Google Music" and it will play on your echo it works very well
JoeSpur
20 Mar 177#4
Currently the cheapest way to get the CIA in your house 24/7 :wink:
JAMAL to JoeSpur
20 Mar 174#5
Everyones had a mobile phone with a mic on for the last 10 years anyway
Babbler to JoeSpur
21 Mar 171#30
As long as the bring the beer thats fine by me :smile:
johnnyd57uk
20 Mar 172#6
Got as a Xmas present. Fun for a few hours. A novelty toy really. It will join the cat translator and boiled egg squarer in due course methinks. Dont put it too close to the TV if you do invest. It ordered me some Apples, bizarre lol.
davedelaney1978 to johnnyd57uk
20 Mar 173#7
how do you like them apples?
sorry couldn't help myself, its still early
Waiting for Google Home. Shouldn't have to wait too much longer now....
AndiTails to VN125250
20 Mar 173#14
I wouldn't.
Google Home has already stooped to the new low of playing adverts (about Beauty & The Beast) whilst you're trying to use it, and some have even reported it playing an advert unprompted. And Google\s ability to abandon their tech projects (Glasses, OnHub, etc) makes me wonder if you'll even see a v2, let alone your v1 becoming useless in <2 years when they turn off the servers.
The Echo and it's predecessor (On Tap) date back a few years and it's well established, preferred by developers and makes Amazon a lot of money. It's not going anywhere.
Disco.Dave
20 Mar 17#10
Can you change the name and or gender of Alexa?
chrismcgirr to Disco.Dave
20 Mar 17#12
Hi you have 3 other names can call it I think. Echo, Amazon and computer. Gender seems to be set. US or UK accent.
Re erroneous ordering comment you can pin protect orders but haven't tried that function yet.
Appreciate votes on my first post everyone!
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Opening post
Personally I opted for the dot due to having a decent Bluetooth speaker in the kitchen already to hook up to. But same functionality etc.
Whether you think gimmicky or essential is a good price for it.
Top comments
I have an echo in the kitchen and a dot in the bedroom.
Having used both, I can confirm that:
1.Functionally, the dot and the echo perform the same.
2. The echo speaker is louder & clearer. (Better for listening to music)
3. The dot is tiny (very easy to discretely hide it on your beside table, kitchen worktop etc). The echo is the same diameter, but is considerably taller.
Dot: 83.5 x 83.5 x 32 mm (3.3" x 3.3" x 1.3")
Echo: 83.5 x 83.5 x 235 mm (3.3" x 3.3" x 9.25")
http://www.digitaltrends.com/media-streamer-reviews/amazon-echo-dot-review/
I agree with the person posting this deal:
Given the choice again, I would probably buy a dot for the kitchen and a reasonable quality £20 bluetooth speaker.
(It also has a 3.5mm socket to at the back to connect to your speakers with a wire if you prefer)
-£70 for this setup instead of the £135 for the echo on its own.
The dot can also be wall mounted with this £6.99 product but I dont think you can do this with the echo
Google Home has already stooped to the new low of playing adverts (about Beauty & The Beast) whilst you're trying to use it, and some have even reported it playing an advert unprompted. And Google\s ability to abandon their tech projects (Glasses, OnHub, etc) makes me wonder if you'll even see a v2, let alone your v1 becoming useless in <2 years when they turn off the servers.
The Echo and it's predecessor (On Tap) date back a few years and it's well established, preferred by developers and makes Amazon a lot of money. It's not going anywhere.
All comments (37)
I have an echo in the kitchen and a dot in the bedroom.
Having used both, I can confirm that:
1.Functionally, the dot and the echo perform the same.
2. The echo speaker is louder & clearer. (Better for listening to music)
3. The dot is tiny (very easy to discretely hide it on your beside table, kitchen worktop etc). The echo is the same diameter, but is considerably taller.
Dot: 83.5 x 83.5 x 32 mm (3.3" x 3.3" x 1.3")
Echo: 83.5 x 83.5 x 235 mm (3.3" x 3.3" x 9.25")
http://www.digitaltrends.com/media-streamer-reviews/amazon-echo-dot-review/
I agree with the person posting this deal:
Given the choice again, I would probably buy a dot for the kitchen and a reasonable quality £20 bluetooth speaker.
(It also has a 3.5mm socket to at the back to connect to your speakers with a wire if you prefer)
-£70 for this setup instead of the £135 for the echo on its own.
The dot can also be wall mounted with this £6.99 product but I dont think you can do this with the echo
Totally agree with Helpful567's comments about the speaker as the Dot is totally lacking the Echo's capabilities, but soon Sonos will be added to the control and then it will be amazing; if not then a suitable/cheap bluetooth speaker is the way to go.
OH laughed and said I won't use that when I added it to the kitchen, but now she can't be without it; for the simple things like timers for cooking, radio, playlists etc etc etc etc! Get either, dependent upon your budget, and you won't be disappointed!
sorry couldn't help myself, its still early
http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/amazon-echo-smart-speaker-with-voice-recognition-control-with-2-years-guarantee-2640446
Google Home has already stooped to the new low of playing adverts (about Beauty & The Beast) whilst you're trying to use it, and some have even reported it playing an advert unprompted. And Google\s ability to abandon their tech projects (Glasses, OnHub, etc) makes me wonder if you'll even see a v2, let alone your v1 becoming useless in <2 years when they turn off the servers.
The Echo and it's predecessor (On Tap) date back a few years and it's well established, preferred by developers and makes Amazon a lot of money. It's not going anywhere.
Re erroneous ordering comment you can pin protect orders but haven't tried that function yet.
Appreciate votes on my first post everyone!