Amazon unveiled the Echo Show which is a WiFi enabled homed device with a seven inch screen for calling. This device makes it the second Alexa powered home device after the Echo hub hardware. The major difference between the newly announced Echo Show and Echo itself is the addition of a screen to interact with humans.
This new device starts at $229.99 and will be available from June 28.
“Echo Show has eight microphones and beam-forming technology so it can hear you from across the room—even while music is playing. Echo Show is also an expertly tuned speaker that can fill any room with immersive audio powered by Dolby. When you want to use Echo Show, just say the wake word “Alexa” and Echo Show responds instantly.”
While the device features Alexa Calling, it’s not a mobile phone replacement but has the potential to fill the fixed phone gap.
Here are key specs of the new device;
Size
7.4” x 7.4” x 3.5” (187 mm x 187 mm x 90 mm)
Weight
41.0 oz. (1170 grams) Actual size and weight may vary by manufacturing process
Display
7″ touchscreen
Camera
5MP
Wi-Fi Connectivity
Dual-band Wi-Fi supports 802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4 and 5 GHz) networks. Does not support connecting to ad-hoc (or peer-to-peer) Wi-Fi networks.
Bluetooth Connectivity
Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) support for audio streaming from your mobile device to Echo Show or from Echo Show to your Bluetooth speaker. Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) for voice control of connected mobile devices. Hands-free voice control is not supported for Mac OS X devices. Bluetooth speakers requiring PIN codes are not supported.
Audio
Dual 2 inch stereo speakers
Alexa App
The Alexa App is compatible with Fire OS, Android, and iOS devices.
Processor
Intel Atom x5-Z8350 processor for advanced technology and processing capabilities
Paul Balo is the founder of TechBooky and a highly skilled wireless communications professional with a strong background in cloud computing, offering extensive experience in designing, implementing, and managing wireless communication systems.
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