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Well they are definitely pushing into that space with Amazon Chime, so it only makes sense. This is also absolutely going to kill Nucleus[1] which was the firs
by jaboutboul 9y ago
Well they are definitely pushing into that space with Amazon Chime, so it only makes sense.
This is also absolutely going to kill Nucleus[1] which was the first device released with Alexa Voice Service integrated and was heavily hyped by Amazon at the time.
[1]: https://nucleuslife.com/ https://nucleuslife.com/
- stingrae 9y agoI wonder what the Amazon strategy with this is, given they invested through the Alexa fund.
- sushid 9y agoProbably just hedging their bets. But they definitely want their own horse to win the race.
- ribs 9y agoDamn that thing's almost $400! You're right, they'll be dead.
- andrewaylett 9y agoIn fairness, that's the cost for two -- they're $249 individually, so a bit cheaper than a Show. But that's not entirely obvious from the page.
- rdschouw 9y agoYes, poor Nucleus. The Echo line of devices makes it even more versatile. You can call a cheap Echo Dot in the kids' bedroom from your expensive Echo Show in the kitchen. With Amazon's brand and market power, I am not sure how they're going survive. We reached an interesting point in time where the internet incumbents (Google, Facebook, Apple, Amazon) can copy and extend any interesting idea quickly. I remember those days when Microsoft and Intel were ruling the world.
- ksenzee 9y agoIndeed. I had just about hit the Buy button on a pair of Nucleus devices when I heard the Echo Show was coming. Now I don't need them.
- dboreham 9y agoNucleus as opposed to Pied Piper?