Amazon's second-generation smart display is coming out later this year. This device's features and price will be examined. This CNET review will help you make the right choice for your home. You can learn more about the Echo Show 15 below. The Echo Show 15 smart display will be made available in Australia, the United States, Canada, Mexico and Brazil.
Review of Amazon's second-generation smart display
The Echo Show, Amazon's second-generation smart display, is similar to the first generation of the device, but is much 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 can also be used as a digital frame and supports Alexa Skills.
The original Echo Show was a 10.1 inch touchscreen. However, the second generation model has a larger 10-inch display. The resolution of this display is not as sharp as its counterpart at 10.1 inches, but it is still very crisp. This display is not recommended to be used for extended periods of time.
The Echo Show 8 smart display is solid and mid-range. It offers great audio quality, a large display, and a bargain price. It also has a higher-resolution webcam and a faster processor. You can get it in black or white, like the previous version. Overall, the model looks similar to last years model with a few cosmetic tweaks.
Price
Amazon Echo Show is a great smart display option if you are in search of a smart device. The 8-inch HD touchscreen model is the first generation. It also includes a microphone, camera and a microphone. It also includes a physical privacy shutter. The usual price is $130. But Amazon dropped the price to $55 on Prime Day. The smart display can also be used to watch movies and stream services.
You can use Echo Show 10 for video chats. The Echo Show 10 can be used to make group video calls up to seven people. You can also view video calls from any device using the Alexa app. Drop In also allows you to make calls from the smart device. It also triggers other smart-home devices when someone enters/leaves a room. Amazon's most high-end smart display is called the Show 10. The Echo Show 8 is their most affordable.
Echo Show 8 comes with a 13-megapixel camera, a great feature for video calls. The screen can be used to watch videos or read the news. It can play music from Alexa via its speaker.