NEWS FLASH Amazon Echo

[Trimline2]

Now this looks like a cool home device (besides dialing 4747) -
http://www.amazon.com/oc/echo/ref_=ods_dp_ae

 

[Trimline2]

LOL, that didn't take long! The unit was just released on Thursday...

I know Ward is getting one - he can't stand not having the latest gadgets. He'll have it programmed for wireless access to your PBX before Christmas. Connecting it to asteridex rolodex - "call the pizza store and order us..."

 

[wardmundy]

This device just got a lot more interesting. Now you can dictate emails and SMS messages, turn on your lights, and so much more...

https://ifttt.com/recipes/search?q=Amazon+Alexa&ac=true

 

[Trimline2]

I'm sure there is a lot more to come too - you and I are the guinea pigs. I can't believe how much we actually use the device, music, notes, etc.. When the unit arrived, I got all holy heck for it. I said fine, I'll move it in to my office - you should have heard the moans. Alexa really grows on you. Needless to say, she hasn't been moved from the original landing point. Guests to the home now actually use it... LOL

 

[Jay Deal]

It's only a matter of time:

"Open the pod bay doors, Echo"
"I'm sorry Dave, I'm afraid I can't do that"

"This conversation can serve no purpose anymore, Goodbye"

 

[wardmundy]

I'm sure there is a lot more to come too - you and I are the guinea pigs. I can't believe how much we actually use the device, music, notes, etc.. When the unit arrived, I got all holy heck for it. I said fine, I'll move it in to my office - you should have heard the moans. Alexa really grows on you. Needless to say, she hasn't been moved from the original landing point. Guests to the home now actually use it... LOL

We had to rename ours to Amazon because Alexa was apparently deaf.