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  • #32
    Supercell
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,810 ✭✭✭✭Supercell


    Had one of these for a while in the kitchen, got it though parcel wizard. If they did the max for bit less I'd get one in a heartbeat, brilliant devices.
    https://www.loughlinstown.ie/


  • #33
    jacool
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,110 ✭✭✭jacool


    Mine came today, on time as advised by DHL :)
    Small lad has already mastered it, and he's only in the door from day 1 back at school :(


  • #34
    JDxtra
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,124 ✭✭✭JDxtra


    jacool wrote: »
    Mine came today, on time as advised by DHL :)
    Small lad has already mastered it, and he's only in the door from day 1 back at school :(

    Mine were using it to do their maths - "hey google, what's 54 x 27". Cheeky, but imaginative.


  • #35
    griffdaddy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,413 ✭✭✭griffdaddy


    Have a mini in pretty much every room and a Lenovo Smart Display in the kitchen so no need at all for this.










    Should be here before 6 tomorrow.


  • #36
    StaticNoise
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,459 ✭✭✭StaticNoise


    Arrived today. Need to try how to allow access for all of us in the house without our personal calendars and stuff appearing on the screen.

    Ordered yesterday, received today.
    Fantastic.


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  • #37
    DeadSkin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,906 ✭✭✭DeadSkin


    griffdaddy wrote: »
    Have a mini in pretty much every room and a Lenovo Smart Display in the kitchen so no need at all for this.










    Should be here before 6 tomorrow.

    Do DHL deliver on Saturday? My Tracking info shows mine was sent to DHL Cork by mistake and is being sent to correct facility now. I only ordered yesterday too, was initially thinking it would be Monday at best.

    Tempted to get a couple of minis for the kids rooms!!


  • #38
    the heathen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 585 ✭✭✭the heathen


    Just trying to order one. Am I right in thinking that Chalk is the only colour available?


  • #39
    patspost
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 258 ✭✭patspost


    Can you ask this to play a radio station?


  • #40
    absolutegroove
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 750 ✭✭✭absolutegroove


    patspost wrote: »
    Can you ask this to play a radio station?

    Yes you can. It’ll probably play it on TuneIn unless you specify a player/service.


  • #41
    Dr. Nick
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,439 ✭✭✭Dr. Nick


    Would it be good as an alarm for the bedroom?


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  • #42
    absolutegroove
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 750 ✭✭✭absolutegroove


    Dr. Nick wrote: »
    Would it be good as an alarm for the bedroom?

    That’s what I use it for. It’s perfect for the bedroom.


  • #43
    Dr. Nick
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,439 ✭✭✭Dr. Nick


    absolutegroove wrote: »
    That’s what I use it for. It’s perfect for the bedroom.

    Ah sure I was tired of that Alexa one anyway. Silly cow.


  • #44
    Joziburg
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 379 ✭✭Joziburg


    What’s the sound like on it for listening to podcasts / music? I don’t expect Bose sound or the like...


  • #45
    absolutegroove
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 750 ✭✭✭absolutegroove


    Joziburg wrote: »
    What’s the sound like on it for listening to podcasts / music? I don’t expect Bose sound or the like...

    It won’t be as good as the Google Home sound wise but it’s good quality nonetheless. Bedroom or kitchen listening is fine. You won’t be having any raves with it though.


  • #46
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 12,548 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Dr. Nick wrote: »
    Would it be good as an alarm for the bedroom?

    This is what I have as an alarm clock in the bedroom, was another boards bargain with a home mini included:

    https://www.lenovo.com/ie/en/smart-clock/

    I was thinking of getting another home hub to replace this in the bedroom, but I'm happy enough with this thing for now


  • #47
    Dr. Nick
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,439 ✭✭✭Dr. Nick


    Mr.S wrote: »
    Yes perfect! You can also set up routines for the morning that will tell you the weather / news / commute times to work as you wake up. Quite handy.

    :D Five seconds these strange days


  • #48
    Username here
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,044 ✭✭✭Username here


    Can anyone who has ordered and received one of these in the last few days advise whether or not there's a free sub to YouTube premium included?


  • #49
    bazz26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,757 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    Nothing I am aware of but I already have a Youtube premium subscription.


  • #50
    JDxtra
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,124 ✭✭✭JDxtra


    Username here wrote: »
    Can anyone who has ordered and received one of these in the last few days advise whether or not there's a free sub to YouTube premium included?
    No, but why would you think there might be?


  • #51
    Username here
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,044 ✭✭✭Username here


    JDxtra wrote: »
    No, but why would you think there might be?

    Some of the reviews I read today mentioned a free 6 month YouTube sub, but perhaps they were old reviews....

    Thanks anyway.


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  • #52
    griffdaddy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,413 ✭✭✭griffdaddy


    DeadSkin wrote: »
    Do DHL deliver on Saturday? My Tracking info shows mine was sent to DHL Cork by mistake and is being sent to correct facility now. I only ordered yesterday too, was initially thinking it would be Monday at best.

    Tempted to get a couple of minis for the kids rooms!!

    It actually still hasn't even shipped for some reason


  • #53
    tusk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,921 ✭✭✭tusk


    Bit disappointed with the sound quality tbh. Even the echo dots sound better :/


  • #54
    GustavoFring
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,101 ✭✭✭GustavoFring


    griffdaddy wrote: »
    It actually still hasn't even shipped for some reason

    Mine hasn't either. I know of people who ordered after me that got them last week. Not in any huge rush though, it's just a toy for the desk.


  • #55
    Dades
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 25,627 Mod ✭✭✭✭Dades


    I'm getting a delayed message on my order. :(
    Ordered on the 27th.
    Your delivery was delayed. We're working to get it to you soon and will email you when it's on its way.


  • #56
    Elwood_Blues
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 350 ✭✭Elwood_Blues


    griffdaddy wrote: »
    It actually still hasn't even shipped for some reason

    Same here.. Ordered on Friday but still no notification it has shipped..


  • #57
    DeadSkin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,906 ✭✭✭DeadSkin


    griffdaddy wrote: »
    It actually still hasn't even shipped for some reason

    Received it today but would have likely gotten on Friday only that it was shipped to the incorrect facility (Cork)!!

    Ordered it Thursday and received notification that it would be delivered Friday evening after a few hours.

    It's well traveled, Eindhoven --> Brussells --> East Midlands UK --> Shannon --> Cork --> Dublin --> Shannon --> Galway.


  • #58
    chavezychavez
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 964 ✭✭✭chavezychavez


    Dades wrote: »
    I'm getting a delayed message on my order. :(
    Ordered on the 27th.

    Mine moved to the same status even though originally, it was down as delivered between the 28th and 1st.

    I've pinged their support with an email to see what the story is. Be interesting to see what they come back with, if anything.


  • #59
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 12,548 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    With Google products I've had everything from next day delivery though to 3-4 days. Usually it's quick if you order early in the week, but spanning a weekend can slow it more than with some other courier services. The bank holiday in the UK can't be helping, as it will be passing through there as well.


  • #60
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 12,548 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    tusk wrote: »
    Bit disappointed with the sound quality tbh. Even the echo dots sound better :/

    Yeah, to me they aren't as loud as the gen 1 google home mini. It's plenty loud for my kitchen, though.


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  • #61
    Kintarō Hattori
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,102 ✭✭✭✭Kintarō Hattori


    The thing to remember though is that this and even the mini aren't really designed as Hi-Fi replacements. They are primarily a means for you to interact with the assistant and being able to play music is just a benefit. If you want one with decent oomph then you need to step up to the Hub Max or the Max speaker.


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