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Echo Dot (3rd Gen) - €30.99 (or potentially FREE upgrade if you own 2nd Gen)

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  • #52
    audi02
    Registered Users Posts: 407 ✭✭audi02


    Am I the only person whos shocked that the dot has to be left plugged in?!


  • #53
    Basq
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 44,034 ✭✭✭✭Basq


    audi02 wrote: »
    Am I the only person whos shocked that the dot has to be left plugged in?!
    Would you rather it be battery charged? :confused:


  • #54
    audi02
    Registered Users Posts: 407 ✭✭audi02


    Basq wrote: »
    Would you rather it be battery charged? :confused:

    I just presumed itd be like all wireless speakers these days ....so me been the clown I am plugged it out, left it on the kitchen island and was roarin "Alexa" for about 10 minutes before I copped!


  • #55
    Gumbo
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 39,783 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gumbo


    Picked one up in Ashbourne today.
    Thanks OP.

    I have a Gen 2 coming as part of a deal with my Hive thermostat kit so I’ll decide whether to keep one, or any of them over the next few days.


  • #56
    jc77
    Registered Users Posts: 552 ✭✭✭jc77


    corcaigh07 wrote: »
    I think they sound terrific, already have the Echo which sounds fantastic and fills a room.

    The Echo dot sounds nearly as good but just a bit less meaty/volume which is understandable considering its size and price.

    I bought one & am impressed with it. So far, I only use it for playing radio stations in kitchen.


  • #57
    Frunchy
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 153 ✭✭Frunchy


    corcaigh07 wrote: »
    I think they sound terrific, already have the Echo which sounds fantastic and fills a room.

    The Echo dot sounds nearly as good but just a bit less meaty/volume which is understandable considering its size and price.


    The cost of the Home isn't justified for the meagre sound improvement it has over the Mini. That money would be spent on better speakers and a Chromecast audio.


  • #58
    audi02
    Registered Users Posts: 407 ✭✭audi02


    Anyone see any smart plugs on offer for black Friday?


  • #59
    sgarvan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,606 ✭✭✭sgarvan


    audi02 wrote: »
    Anyone see any smart plugs on offer for black Friday?
    These work perfectly with Alexa. Not sure if the discount code works anymore but the device can be got from AliExpress etc for cheap enough.

    https://www.boards.ie/b/thread/2057901944


  • #60
    Alanstrainor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,157 ✭✭✭✭Alanstrainor


    Basq wrote: »
    So, a little tip for ye this morning..

    Argos are selling the Echo Dot 3rd Gen for a very reasonable €30.99.

    https://m.argos.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Search?searchTerms=Echo%2520dot

    But if you own a 2nd Gen, CEX will currently give you €31 for A condition (now you'll need original box for that price) or €27 for B condition (no box).

    So, potentially free or €4 depending if you've box or not.

    Just picked up my dot this evening. Very impressive audio from this little thing, I have the standard echo and this performs very well in comparison.


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  • #61
    darragh o meara
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,234 ✭✭✭darragh o meara


    audi02 wrote: »
    Anyone see any smart plugs on offer for black Friday?

    Hang tight, I got TP link smart plugs in the last Black Friday sale for 12 quid each, they’ll surely reduce some this year too. Great invention, have mine hooked up to the electric blanket :)


  • #62
    markc1184
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,084 ✭✭✭markc1184


    I'd also be interested in some smart plugs. Will they work with the dot straight out of the box or do I need some kind of hub to go with them?


  • #63
    Alanstrainor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,157 ✭✭✭✭Alanstrainor


    markc1184 wrote: »
    I'd also be interested in some smart plugs. Will they work with the dot straight out of the box or do I need some kind of hub to go with them?

    I have the TP-Link Kasa plugs and they are stand alone. Set them up on the kasa app and you can then add the TP-Link Kasa skill to your Alexa and use them. They work well.


  • #64
    Trimm Trabb
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,976 ✭✭✭Trimm Trabb


    markc1184 wrote: »
    I'd also be interested in some smart plugs. Will they work with the dot straight out of the box or do I need some kind of hub to go with them?

    Think amazon in selling the dot and a plug as a bundle for £35.


  • #65
    webpal
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,303 ✭✭✭webpal


    darragh o meara wrote: »
    Hang tight, I got TP link smart plugs in the last Black Friday sale for 12 quid each, they’ll surely reduce some this year too. Great invention, have mine hooked up to the electric blanket :)

    Was that you on Matt Copper yesterday evening! :D


  • #66
    darragh o meara
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,234 ✭✭✭darragh o meara


    webpal wrote: »
    Was that you on Matt Copper yesterday evening! :D

    Not me I’m afraid.


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  • #67
    pajoemccracken
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 264 ✭✭pajoemccracken


    It says on cex that they will only give €19 for Grade B and €25 for grade A??


  • #68
    dubladdie
    Registered Users Posts: 32 ✭dubladdie


    pajoemccracken wrote: »
    It says on cex that they will only give €19 for Grade B and €25 for grade A??

    I think they have noticed now that you can buy it new in Argos for 25 quid....


  • #69
    Raoul
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,792 ✭✭✭Raoul


    webpal wrote: »
    Was that you on Matt Copper yesterday evening! :D

    I thought that too :D


  • #70
    Sup08
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,674 ✭✭✭Sup08


    pajoemccracken wrote: »
    It says on cex that they will only give €19 for Grade B and €25 for grade A??

    That's for black model, white ones are still 21 for B and 25 for A.

    Dropped 3 in yesterday and taking a while to get a quote/tested.
    Already bought 3 x 3rd gen in Dublin Airport. Dixons in departures had them for €28.99 each :D


  • #71
    Gumbo
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 39,783 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gumbo


    I got a Gen 2 from Hive as part of my thermostat kit.
    White and still in the box.

    Liffey street are not taking anymore as they are over stocked with them.
    George’s street gave €25 for it today.
    I also have a 3rd Gen in sealed box but not sure whether to keep or not.


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  • #72
    Gumbo
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 39,783 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gumbo


    Anyone see anything on smart WiFi plugs?


  • #73
    darragh o meara
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,234 ✭✭✭darragh o meara


    kceire wrote: »
    Anyone see anything on smart WiFi plugs?

    3 TP link ones for £36. Can’t link to them as I’m on my phone.


  • #74
    Davy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,340 CMod ✭✭✭✭Davy


    kceire wrote: »
    Anyone see anything on smart WiFi plugs?

    https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057931669


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