The Echo Dot is the smaller unit right? Does it run on battery power too? > On 27 Nov. 2016, at 6:58 am, John Gurd <j.g...@ntlworld.com> wrote: > > I just got the Echo Dot to try it out as I already have a Hive home connected > system. I can control some lights and the central heating thermostat with it. > It's fairly rudimentary but has a lot of potential that I hope will be > realised in the near future. I've found it handy for a quick news summary, > checking my local train service, and for simple questions and even a casual > dip into radio such as BBC radio 4. Overall, I like it enough to anticipate > getting its bigger brother for Xmas. > > John > > -----Original Message----- > From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Jim > Noseworthy > Sent: 25 November 2016 11:43 > To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' > Subject: RE: Who's the better BFF: Amazon Echo or Google Home? > > Hi: > > In my opinion, if you're not wanting to use Audible, Google home wins the > vote; however, if Audible is important, then forget Google home. I have > access to both devices. > > Cheers. > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane > Trethowan > Sent: Thursday, November 24, 2016 4:53 PM > To: PC Audio Discussion List <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> > Subject: Who's the better BFF: Amazon Echo or Google Home? > > All I can say is that Home and Echo are incredibly powerful tools as this > article demonstrates all too clearly. > http://newatlas.com/amazon-echo-vs-google-home/46423/?utm_source=Gizmag+Subscribers&utm_campaign=4cc9032d68-UA-2235360-4&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_65b67362bd-4cc9032d68-92350869 > > -- > > ********** > �Oh, I�m an activist and I�m OK / I sleep all night and I tweet all day.� > > > > >
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