Amazon Echo Club - Page 135

jswinden · 06-14-2017, 11:42 AM

Curious Person: "Alexa, what does AI stand for?"

Alexa: "In my case, it stands for Artificial Insanity."

wodin · 06-14-2017, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by WT Sharpe

This morning I asked Alexa to add "wire nuts" to the shopping list. I'm not sure we're on the same page at all.

Also: Is it just me, or is there an option in the lower right hand corner of this screenshot to learn less? It could explain a lot about what's been going on in this country recently.

Well; did she tell you why they are?

jswinden · 06-15-2017, 10:15 AM

Just FYI: The Echo is now on sale for $139.99 in USA.

tubemonkey · 06-15-2017, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by jswinden

Just FYI: The Echo is now on sale for $139.99 in USA.

Other Echo devices are also on sale. See this post for details.

Conan46 · 06-15-2017, 10:53 AM

Just curious, is there any word about an updated Echo coming out? Seems it's due for an upgrade.

tubemonkey · 06-15-2017, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Conan46

Just curious, is there any word about an updated Echo coming out? Seems it's due for an upgrade.

I haven't seen anything yet.

Keslynn · 06-15-2017, 01:07 PM

Does anybody know if the Dash Wand does timers? From what I can tell, it does everything other Alexa devices can do (except play music), but it didn't show timers in the commercial.

Regarding the music exclusion, what are the limitations? No streaming at all?

I know the Dash Wand is new so people likely don't know, but I figured I'd try. I ordered one because it's pretty much free and comes with the Amazon Fresh trial so I'll be able to answer my own questions on the 18th.

tubemonkey · 06-15-2017, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Keslynn

I know the Dash Wand is new so people likely don't know, but I figured I'd try. I ordered one because it's pretty much free and comes with the Amazon Fresh trial so I'll be able to answer my own questions on the 18th.

Were you able to register it to your Prime account? and if so, did you get your $20 credit?

jswinden · 06-15-2017, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Keslynn

Does anybody know if the Dash Wand does timers? From what I can tell, it does everything other Alexa devices can do (except play music), but it didn't show timers in the commercial.

Regarding the music exclusion, what are the limitations? No streaming at all?

I know the Dash Wand is new so people likely don't know, but I figured I'd try. I ordered one because it's pretty much free and comes with the Amazon Fresh trial so I'll be able to answer my own questions on the 18th.

I had not even heard of it until you asked! Here is a link for those who are interested in the Dash Wand. Looks like a cool little device. Judging from the video they have of it, it seems to have similar function of a Dot, but as you mentioned, no music capability, plus it can scan bar codes. For $20 this could be a good Dot alternative for those who don't need the music capability.

tubemonkey · 06-15-2017, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Keslynn

Does anybody know if the Dash Wand does timers? From what I can tell, it does everything other Alexa devices can do (except play music), but it didn't show timers in the commercial.

Regarding the music exclusion, what are the limitations? No streaming at all?

Can't find any info on timer support, but I would think it should since it's a kitchen device.

If music is out, I bet audiobooks are also out. Too bad.

jswinden · 06-15-2017, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by tubemonkey

Can't find any info on timer support, but I would think it should since it's a kitchen device.

If music is out, I bet audiobooks are also out. Too bad.

It looks like yet another niche market device, but at least this one is really affordable. It seems aimed at those who purchase groceries and related items from Amazon. For that price I'm not surprised they prevented music as it might cut into Dot sales otherwise. If it did do music it would be like a Dot you could carry in your pocket.

tubemonkey · 06-15-2017, 01:35 PM

Here's a post and a thread about the Dash Wand sale.

wodin · 06-15-2017, 01:36 PM

I was wondering about batteries for it, Question & answers said "2 AAA batteries", but didn't say how long they last.

I ordered one with 1 click. I have an outstanding order open for something else so they'll proly combine orders to save shipping.

jswinden · 06-15-2017, 04:52 PM

It doesn't appear to be able to control smart home devices either. Basically its a Dash button on steroids. Another tool to push commerce. A super portable Dot would be cool, but this thing doesn't appeal to me. Probably good for those who buy a lot of groceries through Amazon though.

Catlady · 06-15-2017, 05:24 PM

I never figured out the Dash buttons, and now I have to figure out this new thing? Eeek!

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06-14-2017, 11:42 AM	#2011
jswinden Nameless Being	Curious Person: "Alexa, what does AI stand for?" Alexa: "In my case, it stands for Artificial Insanity."

06-15-2017, 10:53 AM	#2015
Conan46 Fanatic Posts: 575 Karma: 3400000 Join Date: Apr 2010 Device: Paperwhite 3	Just curious, is there any word about an updated Echo coming out? Seems it's due for an upgrade.

06-15-2017, 01:07 PM	#2017
Keslynn Plausible Deniability Posts: 330 Karma: 615516 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA Device: Kindle Voyage, Kindle Paperwhite, iPad Mini 4	Does anybody know if the Dash Wand does timers? From what I can tell, it does everything other Alexa devices can do (except play music), but it didn't show timers in the commercial. Regarding the music exclusion, what are the limitations? No streaming at all? I know the Dash Wand is new so people likely don't know, but I figured I'd try. I ordered one because it's pretty much free and comes with the Amazon Fresh trial so I'll be able to answer my own questions on the 18th.

06-15-2017, 01:35 PM	#2022
tubemonkey monkey on the fringe Posts: 45,782 Karma: 158733736 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Seattle Metro Device: Moto E6, Echo Show	Here's a post and a thread about the Dash Wand sale.

06-15-2017, 01:36 PM	#2023
wodin Illiterate Posts: 10,279 Karma: 37848716 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: The Sandwich Isles Device: Samsung Galaxy S10+, Microsoft Surface Pro	I was wondering about batteries for it, Question & answers said "2 AAA batteries", but didn't say how long they last. I ordered one with 1 click. I have an outstanding order open for something else so they'll proly combine orders to save shipping.

06-15-2017, 04:52 PM	#2024
jswinden Nameless Being	It doesn't appear to be able to control smart home devices either. Basically its a Dash button on steroids. Another tool to push commerce. A super portable Dot would be cool, but this thing doesn't appeal to me. Probably good for those who buy a lot of groceries through Amazon though.

06-15-2017, 05:24 PM	#2025
Catlady Grand Sorcerer Posts: 7,421 Karma: 52734361 Join Date: Oct 2010 Device: Kindle Fire, Kindle Paperwhite, AGPTek Bluetooth Clip	I never figured out the Dash buttons, and now I have to figure out this new thing? Eeek!