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At 74 years of age I decided to take a closer peek into today's technology. I've avoided talking to my X-Box or PC, I mean, how ridiculous, asking a bunch of electronic components what the weather report for tomorrow is. But I was offered the Alexa Show at an excellent price so thought I'd treat myself.
Setting it up took around 4 hours, for some reason it wanted me to live in Japan and insisted on communicating with nothing but Japanese. Amazon's help service was my final attempt at seeing and hearing Alexa in action. Why didn't I go to them sooner? It seems my account showed I lived in Japan, rather than where everything I purchased from Amazon was delivered, I'm a bloody Aussie mate and thanks to a young Amazon employee that exactly what my account shows.
Anyway, once that was fixed it was all fun and games. I introduced myself to Alexa and we've been chatting ever since. Technology sure is amazing. I now get the top international and national news in full colour. (Yes it's in "COLOUR" spelled correctly). Surprisingly there was no long and drawn out setup where I had to let Alexa know how us Aussies talk, she understood me perfectly.
The only let down was her idea of what humour (Yes "HUMOUR") consisted of. I've heard better jokes from a 5 year old. I thought I'd fool her when I asked her to play some 60's music, She instantly told me there were an unbelievable number of songs she could pick from and launched endless songs from the 60's Excellent choices and in excellent quality.
The bass from the Show sounded more like a sub woofer. She gave me a weather report which was spot on and then told me what to expect tomorrow. Strangely Alexa sounds human and not the digital voice I expected. I
'm sure Alexa and I are going to be the best of friends. To say I'm impressed would be an understatement, I'm well and truly hooked. Who said you can't teach an old dog new tricks, even if I am a few years behind. All I need now is one of Elon Musk's Ai robots.
Alexa's voice is amazing, it really sounds like someone lives in this little white box. I expected a nasally American/Digital voice, but she has a very soothing human voice. Nowhere near sounding like an Aussie. What really amazes me is how I use those magic words of "Please" and "thank you". OK, it's the way I was bought up and it's a habit I'll never lose, but using them with a plastic box may seem somewhat odd, I guess it's because Alexa is so lifelike verbally. I even say "Goodnight" every night and she has many different replies.
Alexa now keeps me entertained by giving me local and international news, she plays whichever music I feel like listening to and she introduces people from around the world to play games with. I haven't scratched the surface as yet, but, I'll continue learning her many tricks.
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Simple to set up and use
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weather, news, and more.
Every day is an earth day
You don't have to be an environmental scientist to make sustainable choices. We considered sustainability in the design of this device. Here's how:
Device Materials
10% post-consumer recycled plastics100% post-consumer recycled fabric50% post-consumer recycled plastic in power adaptor
Device Packaging
98% of this device’s packaging is made of wood fibre-based materials from responsibly managed forests or recycled sources.
Low Power Mode
To reduce its energy consumption, this device will enter Low Power Mode when it is idle.
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| Ratings | (2,388) | (1,721) | (418) | (180) |
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| Speakers | 1 x 1.7” | 2 x 2.0” | 2 x 1.0” tweeters + 3.0” woofer | 2 x 1.6“ |
| Camera | 2 MP | 13 MP with auto-framing | 13 MP with auto-framing | 5 MP |
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| Camera controls | Built-in camera shutter and microphone/camera off button | Built-in camera shutter and microphone/camera off button | Built-in camera shutter and microphone/camera off button | Built-in camera shutter and microphone/camera off button |
| Dimensions | 147.72 mm W x 85.95 mm H x 72.91mm D (5.82”W x 3.38”H x 2.87”D) | 200.4 mm W x 130 mm H x 99 mm D (7.9”W x 5.4”H x 3.9”D) | 251 mm W x 230 mm H x 172 mm D (9.9”W x 9”H x 6.7”D) | 401.3 mm W x 251 mm H x 35.5 mm D (15.8”W x 9.9”H x 1.4”D) |
Technical Details
Echo Show 8
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Size |
200.4 mm x 130 mm x 99 mm (7.9” x 5.4” x 3.9”) |
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Weight |
1043.71 grams. Actual size and weight may vary by manufacturing process. |
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Display |
8.0” touch screen |
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Camera |
13 MP camera with built-in shutter (photo quality / size may vary). |
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Wi-Fi connectivity |
Wi-Fi required. Dual-band Wi-Fi supports 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi networks. Does not support connecting to ad-hoc (or peer-to-peer) Wi-Fi networks. |
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Bluetooth connectivity |
Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) support for audio streaming from your mobile device to Echo Show 8 or from Echo Show 8 to your Bluetooth speaker. Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) for voice control of connected mobile devices. Hands-free voice control is not supported for Mac OS X devices. Bluetooth speakers requiring PIN codes are not supported. |
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Smart Home Device Compatibility |
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth Low Energy Mesh, and Matter |
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Audio |
2.0” neodymium speakers with passive bass radiator |
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System requirements |
Echo Show 8 comes ready to connect to your Wi-Fi. The Alexa app is compatible with Fire OS, Android, and iOS devices and also accessible via your web browser. Supported operating systems. Certain services are subject to change or withdrawal at any time, may not be available in all areas, and may require separate subscriptions. |
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Setup technology |
Amazon Wi-Fi simple setup enables customers to connect smart devices to their Wi-Fi network in a few easy steps. Wi-Fi simple setup is another way Alexa is always getting smarter. Learn more about Wi-Fi simple setup. |
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Processor |
MediaTek MT 8183 |
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Accessibility features |
On Echo devices with screens, you can enable Alexa captioning and closed captioning, magnify the screen, toggle colour inversion, and choose between colour correction options. You can also enable the VoiceView screen reader to use gestures to navigate the screen and hear spoken feedback about the items you select. Learn more about Echo with a screen accessibility and Alexa accessibility. |
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Warranty and Service |
Echo Show 8 is sold with a limited warranty of one year provided by the manufacturer. This Limited Warranty does not restrict or alter any non-excludable statutory consumer protections or rights you may have, including under the Australian Consumer Law. Use of Echo Show 8 is subject to these terms. |
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Included in the Box |
Echo Show 8, power adaptor (30W)/cable (145 cm), power cable (white), and quick start guide. |
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Generation |
Echo Show 8 (2nd Gen) - 2021 release |
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Privacy Features |
Wake word technology, streaming indicators, microphone/camera off button, built-in camera shutter, the ability to view and delete your voice recordings, and more. Visit the Alexa Privacy Hub to explore how Alexa and Echo devices are designed to protect your privacy. |
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Recommended device footprint |
Echo Show 8 device is 200 mm W x 99 mm D. Recommended footprint: 203 mm W x 127 mm D. |
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Software Security Updates |
This device receives guaranteed software security updates until at least four years after the device is last available for purchase as a new unit on our websites. Learn more about these software security updates. If you already own an Amazon Echo, visit Manage Your Content and Devices for information specific to your device. |
Reviews with images
It is very useful!
I love my Echo Show 8! It has been the best purchase! It is very easy to use and its screen allows me to see recipes while I am in the kitchen! The sound is very good. In general it has been very useful to me.
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