Since 2012, the company has been regularly iterating on this idea, eventually expanding into a product offering spanning multiple sizes and capabilities. That may be fine if you've got loads of disposable income or if you're a tech reviewer, but for most folks, that kind of setup is a luxury.Īmazon's Fire tablets have always been an excellent value for those who just want a tablet for content consumption. It's staying put where you plug it in, and it's not going anywhere.
FIRE HD 8 WITH ALEXA ANDROID
Source: Jeramy Johnson / Android Central (Image credit: Source: Jeramy Johnson / Android Central)Īs fantastic a device as the Echo Show is, it's essentially like your TV or desktop computer.
FIRE HD 8 WITH ALEXA PLUS
Why the Fire HD 8 Plus setup is a better solution For help deciding which size/version is right for you, be sure to check out our comprehensive Echo Show guide. The Echo Show is available in three sizes: 5-inch, 8-inch, and 10-inch. In these cases, you may not need (or want) to touch the device continually, as the vocal and visual interaction with Alexa is likely sufficient for your needs. These are all places where it can be beneficial to have a stationary utility and entertainment device for things like alarm clocks, updates, photo slideshows, and video guides (like with Amazon's Food Network partnership (opens in new tab)). Most people that I know who own an Echo Show (or a Nest Hub or similar device) tend to use them in one of three places: the kitchen, the office, or the bedroom. That being said, smart displays are still a worthwhile investment for specific use cases. 1) it is basically stationary, and 2) it can't do quite as much. I've already mentioned the two most significant drawbacks to a dedicated smart display like the Echo Show when compared to something like a tablet. Source: Andrew Martonik / Android Central (Image credit: Source: Andrew Martonik / Android Central) 1MP), and it features a physical camera cover for additional privacy, whereas the Fire HD 8 while in Show Mode does not. The resolution is much higher on the Show (13MP vs. The Echo Show devices only have a front-facing camera as opposed to the front and rear cameras on the Fire tablets. Both also have dual speakers, but the ones on the Echo Show 8 (2nd Gen)are substantially better (it's a dedicated speaker for crying out loud). The first thing you'll notice on this chart is that both devices essentially have the exact same screen.
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