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Alex@nyalex · Founder, Refersion
I own an Amazon Echo (not the Dot) and I use it literally every day for things like setting my morning alarm, playing music (the library is huge), and getting the current weather before I go out. Alexa is really handy. I paid $300 for mine as a pre-order and it was/is well worth it, minus the fact that it's now going for $90 - ugh! Also, when friends come o… See more
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Dylan Hulser@dhulser · Biz Dev, @Adzerk, Prev: @reddit
@nyalex Wowza, when was Echo ever $300!? I got mine in the beta for $99. I totally agree, though. I use echo for SO much. I used to be so against IoT, but now i turn on my lights in the morning and off at night with voice, and I couldn't imagine it any other way... except when my interent is down...=(
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Callan Christensen@callan752 · Sysadmin
@dhulser @nyalex Same here, Beta'd for $99.
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Dylan Hulser@dhulser · Biz Dev, @Adzerk, Prev: @reddit
@callan752 @nyalex and at $99 it is totally worth it, but I don't even recommend it to friends at the standard $199 price, never mind $300!
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Alex@nyalex · Founder, Refersion
@callan752 @dhulser I was one of the first on the pre-order. Waited 3-4 months for it get be delivered. Actually, I think what happened was it was $299 initially and right before shipping they ended up charging everyone $199.
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Dylan Hulser@dhulser · Biz Dev, @Adzerk, Prev: @reddit
@nyalex @callan752 ah cool. that makes sense. How do you feel about the purchase at $200? Would you recommend?
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Alex@nyalex · Founder, Refersion
@dhulser @callan752 For $99 - definitely! I am already planning on purchasing a couple as gifts for family members and possibly a second one for the living room. I know that it seems like something that will end up in your tech draw (the graveyard of nerdiness), but you'll find yourself using it often. I haven't hooked it up like others in regards to control… See more
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Dylan Hulser@dhulser · Biz Dev, @Adzerk, Prev: @reddit
@nyalex @callan752 nice! yeah, I mostly agree. at $99 it's great. I certainly use mine multiple times a day. I rent as well, you should check out GE Wink lightbulbs. It's not a Nest thermostat, but it's a great start into IoT. I also have a few connected power outlets that can be used for a ton of different things. I'm in SF so we almost never use a heater, … See more
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Alex@nyalex · Founder, Refersion
@dhulser Thanks! Going to check that out.
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