Amazon announces ultra-compact smart speaker 'Echo Pop' and in-vehicle Alexa device 'Echo Auto'
On May 17, 2023 (Wednesday), Amazon announced Alexa-compatible devices `` Echo Pop '', ` ` Echo Show 5 (3rd generation) '', `` Echo Show 5 Kids '', and ` ` Echo Buds (2023 edition) ''. At the same time, it is also revealed that the in-vehicle device ' Echo Auto (2nd generation) ' will be on sale in Japan as well.
New Amazon Echo devices: $50 Echo Buds, $40 Echo Pop speaker
Amazon Echo's new product 'Echo Pop' is born-About Amazon | Japan
https://www.aboutamazon.jp/news/devices/amazon-echo-pop-and-echo-auto-2nd-generation
◆Echo Pop
Echo Pop is a compact Alexa-enabled smart speaker that fits in tight spaces. There are four colors available: “Glacier White”, “Charcoal”, “Teal Green”, and “Lavender”.
Echo Pop is also handled by Amazon.co.jp in Japan, and can be pre-ordered for 5980 yen including tax at the time of article creation.
◆ Echo Show 5 (3rd generation)
Echo Show 5 (3rd generation) is a smart display that supports movie playback and photo viewing. In Echo Show 5 (3rd generation), the speaker has been redesigned from the conventional Echo Show 5, and it is said that 'bass is doubled'. In addition, 'AZ2 Neural Edge' is adopted for the processor.
The price of Echo Show 5 (3rd generation) in the United States is $ 89.99 (about 12,000 yen), and the release date in Japan is undecided.
Postscript on Friday, July 21, 2023: Echo Show 5 (3rd generation) is now on sale in Japan. The price is 9980 yen including tax.
Amazon | Echo Show 5 3rd Generation-Smart Display with Alexa
◆Echo Show 5 Kids
Echo Show 5 Kids is a smart display for children equipped with the same speaker and processing chip as Echo Show 5 (3rd generation). In addition to the various functions of Echo Show 5 (3rd generation), Echo Show 5 Kids has functions suitable for use by children such as ``Alexa for children including help with jokes and homework'' and ``a function that allows parents to manage video call contacts''.
The price of Echo Show 5 Kids in the United States is $ 99.99 (about 14,000 yen), and the release date in Japan is undecided.
◆ Echo Buds (2023 version)
Echo Buds (2023 version) are completely wireless earphones compatible with Alexa. Echo Buds (2023 version) can play music for up to 5 hours on a single charge, and can play music for a total of 20 hours if charged in a case. It also supports multi-pairing, so you can pair with two devices at the same time and switch playback devices smoothly.
The price of Echo Buds (2023 version) in the United States is $ 49.99 (about 6900 yen), and the release date in Japan is undecided.
◆ Echo Auto (2nd generation)
Echo Auto (2nd generation) is a device that enables the use of Alexa functions within the company by installing it within the company. Echo Auto (2nd generation) is equipped with 5 microphones, and it is possible to recognize user's remarks while suppressing the influence of car audio and road noise. It also has a microphone on/off button to turn off voice recognition.
Echo Auto (2nd generation) is already on sale in Japan at the time of article creation, and can be purchased for 7980 yen including tax.
Echo Auto 2nd generation | Alexa in a car in combination with a smartphone
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