#Xwave echo 10 review manual
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This is something I really appreciate because you have one device that encompasses all these things. Part smart display, part smart speaker, this latest model can now also be classified as a security system. Speaking of its camera, the Amazon Echo Show 10 (3rd Gen) gains some much-needed security features thanks to its wide angle 13-megapixel camera. This isn’t a deal breaker because of the camera’s wide field of view.

#Xwave echo 10 review manual

Unlike the panning function, the display’s tilt has been left as a manual process. It can also tilt, but you have to do this manually. John Velasco / Digital Trendsīack to the display: It’s sharp, bright, and offers excellent viewing angles - so the only complaint I have is that its contrast could be better. However, it works nicely as a centerpiece on an uncluttered kitchen countertop or coffee table. Placed on my home office desk, its beefier size makes for a more cramped tabletop. I thought its predecessor was big, as is the Google Nest Hub Max, but the Echo Show 10 (3rd Gen) takes up an even larger footprint. I prefer the darker tone of charcoal because it’s less susceptible to looking dirty over time.Īnother area of contention for some will be the Amazon Echo Show 10’s size. The speaker portion has a more modern look that matches its contemporaries with its mesh fabric cover, available in charcoal or glacier white. The mash-up looks strange regardless, but it doesn’t help that the plastic casing of the display feels cheap. First of all, it’s by far the strangest design in a smart display I’ve seen - sort of a marriage between an Amazon Kindle Fire tablet and Echo Studio. I can’t say that I’m in love with the new design. Since it’s not fixed, there’s always that slight wiggle, but at least the motor anticipates this and I never have that sense that I’m perhaps ruining its motor. I still found it a bit odd interacting with the touchscreen, just because tapping tends to wiggle the display a bit from its position. If you intend on putting it in a corner or a desk where it’s in close proximity to other stuff, you can adjust its panning threshold so that it doesn’t collide with them.

The tracking is a little problematic at distances over five feet, so I had to move it in closer for it to detect me again.

For Alexa phone calls or dropping in, it gives me a bit more freedom when it’s placed in an open space. Thankfully, my concerns are quelled because it moves smoothly and quietly in practice, and is never jerky or jarring. I was skeptical about this new implementation, mainly because I didn’t know how it would perform. I found this convenience helpful because there’s always proper line of sight to the display, making it perfect for those situations when I’m moving around and can’t physically be in front of the display.

#Xwave echo 10 review full

Now that’s something to be happy about! Always in line of sightĪs I’ve detailed already, the Amazon Echo Show 10 (3rd Gen) introduces a new feature we haven’t seen before in the series (or in a smart display, either) - a brushless motor that allows its 10.1-inch, 1280 x 800 touchscreen to pan and cover a full 360-degree range. Beyond that, it’s a more well-rounded package that features an excellent smart speaker and a potential all-in-one security system to keep your home protected when you’re not there. The headline here is how the display is fixed onto a rotating base for better visibility wherever you roam. Securing your home when you’re not there.