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Amazon - Echo (1st generation) - Black

Model:
B00X4WHP5E
SKU:
4747312
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Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 7570 reviews

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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96%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers value the Echo (1st generation) for its sound quality and ease of use, frequently citing these as top features. Many also appreciate its home automation capabilities and the convenience of accessing weather information and managing shopping lists. However, some customers expressed concerns about the price point and occasional issues with battery life, response time, connectivity, and setup.

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The vast majority of our reviews come from verified purchases. Reviews from customers may include My Best Buy members, employees, and Tech Insider Network members (as tagged). Select reviewers may receive discounted products, promotional considerations or entries into drawings for honest, helpful reviews.
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  • Alexa is awesome!!

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    I am really enjoying Alexa with my echo. I bought my mother in law one for christmas also and she loves it

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • EVERYTHING I ORDERED WAS OF GOOD QUALITY AND VALUE

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    I was very pleased with the items I ordered from Best Buy. They were well respresented online, thank you.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Love Amazon products

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    Alexa is fun, she keeps getting smarter and smarter. Imagine Siri with music capabilities plus even more.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Echo

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    Very handy gadget, Performs well,a little difficult to get used to the commands and setting up music!

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Best new technology gift of 2016

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    Best new technology. Very easy to install and put to good use. There are so many things it can do for you.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Love it

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    I love it! I gave it as a gift to my grandchildren, and they love it! We communicate through messages.

    This review is from Amazon - Echo - White

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Amazon Echo - Great Gift

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    I bought this for my brother-in-law. He is not a techie but had someone set it up for him. He loves it

    This review is from Amazon - Echo - White

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Love it

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    The best "personal home assistant" out there. Also the first, so it has a head start on Google's offering.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Love it

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    This is used daily in my house. I would highly recommend this product and buy it for a gift for a friend.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great sound

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    I am very pleased with the sound quality of the echo and also pleased with the responses from requests

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great item

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    This is a very cool item. The voice recognition does not work great when playing music, but still good product

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • OK Device

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    It would be nice if there were more interaction with Home Entertainment Deivices. Only purchased because works with Harmony Remote.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Awesome home assistant

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    If you never thought about getting a Echo you should now because this is the best thing since sliced bread.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Perfect Graduation Gift

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    Purchased for dorm room gift. This compact cylinder packs a lot into one unit. Alexa is our go to resource. Alexa will be your trusted companion. So happy I purchased Amazon Echo.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Alexa is a saint!

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    She's smart, funny, entertaining and very helpful. You should have her in your home. She's so worth it!

    This review is from Amazon - Echo - White

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Provides so much information

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    Great gift for a son who has everything and loves technology. His children love asking it questions.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Echo review

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    Purchased as git for family member. I have owned and used mine for over a year. Fun and informative.

    This review is from Amazon - Echo - White

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Bought it for a friend...

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    ..who is an  fanboy, and now he will more than likely trash this when the HomePod arrives.. yay  ..

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Love asking Alexa questions.

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    Both my husband and I like to refer to Alexa for information. My husband especially likes to have her set the morning alarm. He is constantly asking Alexa to set a timer.

    This review is from Amazon - Echo - White

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • A very useful information source

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    Incredible knowledge Alexa has, sports, weather, trivia, simply amazing! Need to hook up my music to it!

    I would recommend this to a friend
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