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Not perfect but a FANTASTIC value.
I am not sure why there would be any negative reviews with regard to the Echo Show 11. It isn’t perfect but it sure is a tremendous value. I have been using my iPad Pro for kitchen entertainment but the speakers are not great and I don’t love exposing it to the various hazards a kitchen creates. The Show 11 is priced at $180 now and has an upgrade offer that took it all the way down to $116. This is a ridiculously good piece of tech for that money.First, the sound is really good. It is basically a beefy Amazon speaker with a tablet bolted onto it. The sound can fill a medium sized room, has great bass, and sounds way better than most stand alone $100 BT speakers I have used. It found my Spotify account from my prior Alexa usage so it was truly plug and play.The screen was an area I was concerned about given that I was coming from an iPad Pro. Honestly, I am stunned to report that the picture and video quality of the Show is impressive. I don’t think anyone will be upset watching videos or a show on this. It doesn’t appear to have automatic brightness which I found odd but I cranked it up a bit from how it came and it is all good. Perhaps, it’s there and I will update as I go.The Show 11 software has some cracks in it. I have had multiple Fire devices including TVs and I have never been a huge fan of their OS. The good news here is that you really don’t need to interact with it a lot. You can just tell Alexa to pretty much do anything and it will. Alexa+ is a surprisingly handy AI and is a welcome addition to this device. In fact, I would say that the Show 11 is the kind of device that is really made to take advantage of an AI in their current infancy stages. Alexa is able to listen to and execute complex steps. Turn on the living room light at 50% brightness or turn on the fire tv and put on ESPN. It’s pretty great and no need for swipes or any real OS interaction.The camera and video quality for video calls or quick pics is also pretty good and the camera can track you for a zoom. It isn’t amazing but plenty good enough.I will just say this about this device: Amazon tech can be pretty hit or miss for me. This is a home run especially when you bring the value proposition it presents into it. Truly amazing for the money. If you are looking for an entertainment companion for any room in your home, this is a great choice. I would not hesitate to buy another or recommend it to a friend or family member. Great work here Amazon.**UPDATE** I have had this device for a number of months now and I thought it was time for a general update. Before I get to that, I thought I should also add that I installed a Ring Doorbell this week and the integration is awesome. The Ring app asks of you want to merge Alexa and Ring. Then simply go to your Show and hit the devices button. Your Ring will be there live under cameras. You can interact fully with the camera right from the Show. Pretty great. In terms of general update, I love having this device in my kitchen. From watching shows or listening to music while cooking to asking questions about scheduling or weather, it’s all there in a pinch. Just a great partner to have in your home and a gigantic value. Continue to recommend over here.Ver másVer menos
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