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Originally Posted by issybird
I got a targeted coupon from Amazon for $55 off an Echo Show 5, which according to the offer would knock the price down to $29.99; right now the Show is on sale for $79.99, so I don’t know if that means I’d get it for $24.99 or not. And, as a rider, I’ve got a Discover rewards offer right now for 30% off for up to $15, but obviously I could use that on other stuff.
So. Here’s my question: Is it worth it? That is, would I use it and enjoy it? I don’t have a need for it, obviously. I’m already fully Echoed, but would the screen add a little something to my life?
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Of course, this all hinges on how you use your Echo devices and if you think you might benefit from added video features. For me, it's well worth it.
My Echo Show (1st Gen) is my primary Echo, music player (Spotify, Pandora, etc), and clock-radio. It produces a slightly better sound than an Echo Dot. I keep the mic turned off and the camera shuttered. Since it's within arm's reach, I mainly use the touch screen to access content, but occasionally turn the mic on long enough to issue voice commands. Even though it has a small display (5.5 inch), I still use it to watch cartoons and short YouTube videos.
Even though I'm not using its full potential (video calling, video monitoring, recipes, digital photo display, etc), it's still worth it for me; especially since I paid very little for mine. When this one gives up the ghost, I'll definitely replace it and might even upgrade it to the 8-inch model.
Good luck
