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New technology can be hard to get on board with, but a lot of the latest electronics and smart home devices do in fact make life easier. These days, the expensively priced tablets, 2-in-1 laptops, Bluetooth headphones, and other high-tech gadgets can sometimes seem like they aren’t worth the money, but when you consider all that they can do, they are worth the purchase, particularly when you can get them on some sort of discount. And for shoppers already searching to score some savings in that department with early Amazon Prime Day deals, the Amazon Echo Show 11 should be at the top of your “to buy” list.
The smart display, prime for streaming music, taking video calls, and controlling your home with just a few clicks, is on sale now for 40% off at Amazon and the deal is selling out fast. The $250 11-inch screen is now available for just $150 right ahead of Amazon Prime Day on October 6. Take advantage of the discount now to score on some major savings.
Amazon Echo Show 11, $150 (was $250) at Amazon
Why do shoppers love it?
To clarify on some confusion, the Amazon Echo Show 11 isn’t a tablet but rather a touchscreen smart display with some tablet-like capabilities in addition to a whole host of other features. Available in an 8-inch screen or an 11-inch screen size, this device combines a full HD touchscreen with Amazon’s AI assistant Alexa+ to give you a central home base that does it all.
Not only can you stream shows on apps like Netflix or Prime Video, with crystal-clear and vibrant graphics thanks to the 1920 x 1200 pixel edge-to-edge glass screen with adaptive brightness, but you can also complete video calls, get daily assistance to look up recipes, monitor your calendar, and make shopping lists using only your voice thanks to hands-free technology. With Alexa+, you can even find recipes based on foods you love, make reservations, and order groceries without even leaving your home. More importantly, you can use the Echo Show to create the ultimate smart home control system.
You can pair thousands of smart devices, like lights, thermostats, and cameras, and control them all through the sound of your voice or the press of a few buttons. By connecting each smart device individually through the Alexa app, you can adjust the AC or the heat, turn lights off or on, and double-lock doors in a few easy steps. And with Omnisense technology, you can activate smart routines automatically via temperature, presence, or visual ID detection.
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Available in two colors, the Amazon Echo Show can also double as a slideshow photo frame, showcasing your favorite memories when the display isn’t in active use. Measuring 10 inches long and 6.5 inches wide, the screen weighs less than three pounds, making it easy to carry and navigate your home with it in your hands. However, it has a built-in base, which makes it just as easy to prop up on a counter until you next need to use it.
Details to know
- Dimensions: The display measures 10 inches long, 6.5 inches wide, and 11 inches on the diagonal.
- Sizes: The smart display comes in an 11-inch screen size and an 8-inch screen size.
- Colors: Two.
- Weight: 2.87 pounds.
Dubbed “the perfect smart display” by shoppers, the Echo Show is praised for its booming speakers, easy connectivity with other smart devices, and large screen with noticeably more viewing space than previous models. “The 11-inch display is fantastic — large, bright, and easy to use from across the room, which makes it perfect for checking information, news, or smart home controls while cooking.” Others praise it for its “fantastic value” that everyone in the family can get use out of.
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Make cooking recipes, scheduling appointments, or looking up a quick Google search easier than ever thanks to the Amazon Echo Show 11.
