Amazon's second generation smart display will be available later in the year. We'll take a closer look at the price and features of this device. This CNET review will help guide you in making the right decision for your home. Learn more about Echo Show 15, below. The Echo Show 15 smart display will be made available in Australia, the United States, Canada, Mexico and Brazil.
Amazon's smart display of the second generation is reviewed
Amazon's second-generation smart device, the Echo Show, is very similar to its predecessor, but more versatile. While the first Echo Show's main focus was video chat, the second generation offers additional capabilities like video surveillance and home automation. It supports Alexa skills and functions as a digital picture frame.
The original Echo Show's touchscreen was 10.1 inches. However, the second-generation Echo Show features a 10-inch touchscreen. While this display is still relatively crisp, its resolution is significantly lower than its 10.1-inch counterpart. This display is not recommended to be used for extended periods of time.
The Echo Show 8 Smart Display is a solid mid-range display. It is a great value for money, has excellent audio quality, large displays, and is affordable. It also features a higher resolution webcam and a faster processing speed. It's also available in black and white, just like the original version. Overall, this model is similar to last year's model, but with a few cosmetic changes.
Price
If you are looking for a smart display, the Amazon Echo Show is a great option. The 8-inch HD touchscreen and camera on the first-gen model have been upgraded to include a microphone and a microphone. It also includes a physical privacy shutter. It normally sells for around $130. However, Amazon reduced the price to only $55 during Prime Day. This smart display is ideal for streaming and watching movies.
You can use the Echo Show 10 to have a video chat. It can handle group video chats with up seven people and can view video calls from any other device using the Alexa apps. You can also make phone calls right from the smart display with Drop In. It triggers other smart devices when someone enters and leaves a space. Amazon's most expensive smart device, the Show 10, is more expensive than its Echo Show 8, which is its most affordable.
Echo Show 8 has a 13-megapixel camera. This is a great feature to use for video calls. The screen is ideal for watching videos and reading news. Its speaker is great for streaming music from Alexa.