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Originally Posted by ApK
He calls the barrel plug "proprietary." Is it really some Amazon-only size, or is it just one of the standard sizes of commonly-available power connectors, like those that come with most cheap universal wall warts?
I could answer my own question shortly, as my $24 Dot 3 (plus $5 smart switch....I just cant seem to resist those offers) will be here soon....
I also wonder about his "if you were a first time user, you wouldn't know what to do at this point" comment.
If you were a first time user, you probably wouldn't want to disregard the instructions sheet that came with it, like he did.....
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I looked at mine and it seems to be a standard wall-wart type plug. I don't have a way to measure it though, but you can probably look it up in the specs. It would be out of character for Amazon to waste time, effort, and money to develop a proprietary one. Apple would, but Apple overcharges for everything so they can pay for that bit of annoyance. This guy probably just doesn't know his backside from a hole in the ground. Every device that is powered with a wall-wart typically states in their instructions to use only their wall-wart, but since they are standard you can substitute another one as long as you match up the Volts/Amps. It is just a marketing ploy to get you to order an overpriced, replacement wall-wart rather than use one from another device that you might have lying around.
As far that review, it sucked. I couldn't get past the first 10 seconds though. I cannot stand reviewers who think they are funny and act like a moron, which he does.
As far the Dot 3rd gen, she is a keeper for sure. They really did improve her audio quite a bit as well as improve her looks. It took Amazon several generations to produce audio on the Echos that isn't horribly tinny. They finally got it right with the Dot 3rd gen and the Echo Plus 2nd gen.