Amazon launches Echo Show Voice-Assistant with 7″ Touchscreen and Video Calling

Amazon Echo Show is the latest member of the Echo family features a 7.0-inch display and of course voice-assistant speakers. The product measures 187 x 187 x 90 mm and weighs 1,170 grams. It comes with a large touchscreen (resolution not specified yet) display and can perform multiple functions.

Amazon Echo Show

You can check weather forecasts, stream video, read the lyrics of songs on Amazon Music. Through its front-facing 5-megapixel camera you can also make hands-free voice and video calls. Of course, both parties needed same or other Echo or Echo Dot products with Alexa App to perform these tasks. Like other devices is supported Echo’s integration with other “smart home” devices. You can then control lights, security systems, and other home appliances as well.

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Obviously, it could not miss Alexa, the ‘voice assistant’ that can interact with users to activate all functions. Coming to the technical specifications, the product is powered by an Intel Atom x5-Z8350 processor. The connectivity includes Wi-Fi 802.11 a / b / g / n dual-band and Bluetooth (A2DP and AVRCP). The sound is played via two 2″ speakers, while the audio processing is provided by Dolby. Music can be streamed from services like Pandora, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and TuneIn. To complete the device with the eight microphones integrated with noise cancellation.

Amazon Echo Show can be pre-ordered via Amazon store, priced at $229.99 and it will be available in Black and White colors starting from June 28, 2017.

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