Amazon Echo
11-06-2014, 08:36 PM
#1
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Amazon Echo
Why?
It looks like a knockoff mac pro
Did we just do the gadget equivalent of "Jump the shark?"
Amazon surprises with new device, a voice assistant
It looks like a knockoff mac pro
Did we just do the gadget equivalent of "Jump the shark?"Amazon surprises with new device, a voice assistant
Last edited by doopstr; 11-06-2014 at 08:44 PM.
11-06-2014, 08:47 PM
#2
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If the sound quality is good enough to play music then I can see value. Otherwise I can usually say hey siri or OK google and get the same results.
11-07-2014, 06:34 AM
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One thing I hate: voice commands.
One thing I love: a nice LED ring.
This has me so conflicted.
Edit: I feel weird addressing an inanimate object by name too. 'Alexa'? WTF?
One thing I love: a nice LED ring.
This has me so conflicted.
Edit: I feel weird addressing an inanimate object by name too. 'Alexa'? WTF?
11-07-2014, 06:41 AM
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I smell sex partner
11-07-2014, 07:56 AM
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If you flip it over, it's really a smart fleshlight.
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11-07-2014, 08:03 AM
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I was thinking the same kind of thing. Let's put that downfiring woofer to good use!
11-07-2014, 08:06 AM
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I already get the "I have a headache" from the Mrs. Alexa the fleshlight better not be too smart.
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11-07-2014, 08:42 AM
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She does anal I hear
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doopstr (11-07-2014)
11-10-2014, 08:10 AM
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I wouldn't even touch this product. The always on mic that beems everything to the cloud? No thanks.
This product is just a way so that you can order products from Amazon with a simple verbal command. No thanks.
This product is just a way so that you can order products from Amazon with a simple verbal command. No thanks.
01-06-2015, 10:08 AM
#11
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Just ordered it.
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01-11-2015, 10:43 PM
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I'll admit. I pre-ordered one for $99 (Prime Members). No idea what I need it for... #becauseinspectorgadget 
FWIW, the reviews are somewhat positive:
http://gizmodo.com/amazon-echo-revie...-it-1672926712
http://www.zdnet.com/pictures/amazon...-a-perfect-10/
http://www.geekwire.com/2014/early-u...ity-potential/
FWIW, the reviews are somewhat positive:
http://gizmodo.com/amazon-echo-revie...-it-1672926712
http://www.zdnet.com/pictures/amazon...-a-perfect-10/
http://www.geekwire.com/2014/early-u...ity-potential/
Last edited by Shoofin; 01-11-2015 at 10:55 PM.
01-12-2015, 06:34 AM
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Yep same here. Not sure why, but I love me my gadgets.
01-12-2015, 01:02 PM
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Did you do the fleshlight conversion yet?
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01-12-2015, 01:21 PM
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Not yet...
01-19-2015, 02:41 PM
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01-19-2015, 02:41 PM
#17
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Why not just use hey Siri or ok Google on your phone?
01-19-2015, 04:20 PM
#18
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I was hoping the BT speaker would be better. I also think one day they they will tie it to the Amazon Fire stick and you can say - play (movie title) and it will play. I got it mostly because its a new toy.
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Shoofin (01-19-2015)
01-20-2015, 08:53 AM
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So I just watched that verge video and realized something. We look like complete imbeciles talking to speaker cans and remote controls. Soon we will have no people skills. This is what we have become.
01-20-2015, 08:59 AM
#21
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I think all this makes us smarter. Very easy to get the facts now.
01-20-2015, 08:59 AM
#22
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Mine's supposed to ship today.
01-21-2015, 07:33 AM
#23
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Delayed until the 4th...Damn Amazon.
01-21-2015, 07:37 AM
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Are they selling millions of these or do they only make 1 a day?
01-24-2015, 11:31 AM
#26
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Playing with it now - Wife hates it.
01-26-2015, 09:07 PM
#28
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Got it a few days ago - Amazon even gave me a $10 credit for the delay.
Using it more to play music and my son likes doing that. Not worth $200, but probably worth the $90 I payed for it.
Using it more to play music and my son likes doing that. Not worth $200, but probably worth the $90 I payed for it.
01-28-2015, 03:35 PM
#29
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Placed a pre-order for mine! Coming in effing June... I really hope they move the date up.. I like me my gadgets too..
01-28-2015, 03:41 PM
#30
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Wonder why I got mine so fast.... 
02-03-2015, 08:43 PM
#32
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its ok.
06-01-2015, 11:59 AM
#33
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^Still using it?
06-01-2015, 12:02 PM
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Mine just shipped today 
!
but i won't be home for two weeks
!but i won't be home for two weeks
06-01-2015, 12:14 PM
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06-01-2015, 01:25 PM
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11-11-2015, 05:56 PM
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Today only for Prime Members that have an Amazon Store Care, hurry up!
List Price: $179.99
Today Only Sale Price: $149.99
-$50 w/ promo code ECHODEAL (must use Amazon Store Card [amazon.com])
-$5 via 5% statement credit w/ Amazon Store Card
Amazon Store/Prime Cardholders Offer: Amazon Echo $95 + Free S/H - Slickdeals.net
Edit: Nevermind, now they are saying the deal is dead.
Maybe again on black friday?
List Price: $179.99
Today Only Sale Price: $149.99
-$50 w/ promo code ECHODEAL (must use Amazon Store Card [amazon.com])
-$5 via 5% statement credit w/ Amazon Store Card
Amazon Store/Prime Cardholders Offer: Amazon Echo $95 + Free S/H - Slickdeals.net
Edit: Nevermind, now they are saying the deal is dead.
Maybe again on black friday?
03-04-2016, 08:58 AM
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03-04-2016, 09:14 AM
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