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Amazon announces new Fire TV and Echo devices
Posted on 9/27/17 at 4:07 pm
Posted on 9/27/17 at 4:07 pm
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Fire TV - 4k HDR upgrade for $70. It does have an Alexa remote but this isn't the Fire TV meets Echo Dot meets Harmony Hub device that has also been rumored.
Echo Spot - a small alarm clock version of the Echo Show.
Echo Plus - Like the original Echo speaker but is designed to be a smart home hub with lots of easy set up and even comes with a Hue light bulb. You don't need to install apps or skills to set up many common smart home devices. It sounds like Alexa has also been upgraded as part of this.
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Alexa can now add multiple events to a routine that you activate with one command. For instance, saying, “Alexa, good morning” can turn on the lights, open a smart window shade, get the weather, or command a teakettle to boil water in one fluid motion.
Echo A new, smaller echo speaker for $99 that can do multi room audio (3 pack is $250)
There were actually even more devices than that. The Verge has coverage of it and more pictures. LINK
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Posted on 9/27/17 at 4:21 pm to TigerinATL
Fire TV is a very good price point and supports Dolby Atmos. I stop using one as they push their Prime too hard but always was a solid device now made better. Don't think it has optical.
Posted on 9/27/17 at 4:23 pm to TigerinATL
CAD is going to be so fricking stoked.
This post was edited on 9/27/17 at 4:29 pm
Posted on 9/27/17 at 5:50 pm to TigerinATL
Nothing makes me happier than new amazon stuff.
The FireTV and the Echo are total steals.
When they eventually decide to take on Apple again and come out with a new cell phone, I'll make the switch.
The FireTV and the Echo are total steals.
When they eventually decide to take on Apple again and come out with a new cell phone, I'll make the switch.
Posted on 9/27/17 at 6:08 pm to Fonzarelli
Amazon pricing their 4K Fire TV with HDR at $70 just took a gigantic dump on Apples 4k capable Apple TV at $170.
Posted on 9/27/17 at 6:10 pm to TigerinATL
Spot looks pretty cool. They're not getting $130 from me for that shite, though.
Posted on 9/27/17 at 9:38 pm to h0bnail
I'd pay $70 for Spot
Posted on 9/27/17 at 10:15 pm to TigerinATL
All-New Fire TV with 4K Ultra HD + Echo Dot
Amazon
List Price: $119.98
With Deal: $79.99 Free Shipping for Prime Members
You Save: $39.99 (33%)
This item will be released on October 25, 2017.
Pre-order now.
Ships from and sold by Amazon Digital Services LLC.
Configuration: Fire TV + Echo Dot
LINK
Amazon
List Price: $119.98
With Deal: $79.99 Free Shipping for Prime Members
You Save: $39.99 (33%)
This item will be released on October 25, 2017.
Pre-order now.
Ships from and sold by Amazon Digital Services LLC.
Configuration: Fire TV + Echo Dot
LINK
Posted on 9/27/17 at 11:15 pm to boXerrumble
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Amazon pricing their 4K Fire TV with HDR at $70
Just saw that you have to buy a $15 adapter for Ethernet. Still not bad, but closer to $85 to get HDR streaming since I doubt wifi could handle that smoothly.
Posted on 9/27/17 at 11:20 pm to boXerrumble
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Amazon pricing their 4K Fire TV with HDR at $70 just took a gigantic dump on Apples 4k capable Apple TV at $170.
It's like a more awkward stick. Still requires external power and no Ethernet port, though you can buy an optional adapter.
Ethernet adapter hanging off the stick. I'd really love to go out drinking with the Amazon design team.
Posted on 9/28/17 at 5:37 am to Spock's Eyebrow
Good Lord that's dumb.
Posted on 9/28/17 at 7:06 am to Spock's Eyebrow
Is the adapter sold separately like that guy said?
Posted on 9/28/17 at 7:25 am to Maximus
Yeah it’s $14.99.
Posted on 9/28/17 at 8:24 am to h0bnail
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Good Lord that's dumb.
I'm willing to bet that the vast majority of users use wifi and Amazon has the data to know that. Also, I think this will end up being the middle of the FireTV lineup. Before the official release one of the rumor sites had a picture of a Fire TV "cube" with Alexa lighting on the top. It's got Echo Dot and Harmony Hub with IR Blaster functionality built in.
Posted on 9/28/17 at 8:59 am to TigerinATL
I see Google yanked YouTube from all Amazon products
Posted on 9/28/17 at 9:10 am to CAD703X
Why'd they do that?
Posted on 9/28/17 at 9:19 am to TigerinATL
I'll be keeping my current gen Fire TV. The need for a hanging ethernet adapter and the hdmi plug-in design are huge turnoffs, not worth the added HDR support.
Posted on 9/28/17 at 2:02 pm to RedPants
I just pre-ordered that. Need the beefier Fire TV (have fire stick I can move to guest room) with Ethernet in my living room. Sick of it being on wifi.
And wanted another Dot for the kitchen. The one we bought for there now permanently lives in our bathroom because I love shower music and news
And wanted another Dot for the kitchen. The one we bought for there now permanently lives in our bathroom because I love shower music and news
This post was edited on 9/28/17 at 2:03 pm
Posted on 9/28/17 at 2:11 pm to RedPants
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The need for a hanging ethernet adapter and the hdmi plug-in design are huge turnoffs,
Do you have a mounted TV? This should just be hidden behind mine.
Posted on 9/28/17 at 3:11 pm to Kracka
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Why'd they do that?
hint: try buying a chromecast from amazon
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