Alexa has a ton of skills. Over 30,000 skills, to be exact. That’s a pretty crazy number! With that many skills available, how do you know which ones are even worth getting? We’ve got a list for you of some of our favorite Alexa skills. The skills here are the most useful or fleshed-out, easy-to-use or helpful. Alexa, do something cool!
StubHub
The StubHub skill is great for finding out what’s going on around you. Say “Alexa, ask StubHub what’s going on tonight?” Then, it will have StubHub pull up events and shows in your area. You can even ask about other cities. As you could expect, you can buy tickets to any event connected to StubHub through the smart speaker. Going out for a night on the town, made easy!
Audible
Having your smart speaker read to you can be a great way to catch up on books you’ve been meaning to read. While Audible is awesome in the car, the Alexa skill lets you enjoy your audiobooks from the comfort of the couch! Whether you’re doing chores, relaxing or just showing off what books your trying to read, Alexa is a great medium for Audible. The callouts are common-sense and easy to remember. “Alexa, read my book” calls up your most recent audiobook. Or you can say “Alexa, read (insert book here)” and she’ll pull up that one instead. It’s simple and intuitive!
BBC
The BBC skill is great for getting news. You can set up Flash Briefings through your Alexa settings, and the BBC is a good source for news for such a briefing. If you like to hear your news while you take your coffee, Flash Briefings are awesome. They’re effectively a fast-paced recap of everything happening in the world, helping you to stay current. Just call it up by saying “Alexa, what’s in the news?”
Philips Hue
If you have the smart bulbs of the same name, the Hue skill lets you control them with your smart speaker. This is just super cool, to be honest. Once you set your various “scenes” from the app, they’re ready to be called up by voice. Ready for bed? Tell your virtual assistant to set the lights to sleep mode. Time for hosting company? Use your voice and set the room to “relax” mode. It’s quite convenient and makes you look like a tech wiz in front of company!
Amazon’s looking to expand their smart home tech to your cable box. Despite the millions of cord-cutters, and the downward trend of Comcast, the cable box is a mainstay in many living rooms. Amazon, for their part, wants to help eliminate all those remotes that are cluttering your coffee table. By integrating the fantastic Alexa software into your cable experience, of course. Voice-controlled TV is nothing new, but voice controlled cable with the responsive and helpful Alexa? That could be a game changer.
Alexa, Turn on the Game
By interfacing with your cable box, the Amazon Fire TV Cube seeks to make your old cable experience high-tech. Acting as something of a streaming device crossed with a cable box, the TV Cube brings Netflix and Hulu into the same platform as your cable service. Amazon’s own streaming service will be included, too, of course. If you’ve ever used a Roku or Apple TV, you know what you’re in for here.
The selling point here, of course, is smart home integration. You can hook your whole home entertainment system into your smart home infrastructure. “Alexa, turn on the game,” could cause Alexa to dim the lights, draw the curtains, turn on ESPN and disable notifications. That’s just one example. Amazon seems to be dead-set on making every aspect of life at home as comfortable as possible.
Competition Comes in Many Forms
Interestingly, Amazon isn’t the only company jumping into voice-activated smart TVs. The Sonos Beam soundbar coming later this year will have similar functionality. It will come equipped with Alexa when it launches but won’t support cable box integration. Still, the soundbar presents interesting competition for Amazon, as it is also a great audio device.
The biggest difference between the two voice-TV devices? It’s their price point. The Sonos Beam will retail for $400, while the Amazon Fire TV Cube will launch at $120.
When does the Amazon Fire TV Cube Launch?
The newest smart home innovation from Amazon launches on June 21st. It’s available Prime Members today for $90, so if it sounds like something you want, and you have Prime, snag it now. After today (June 8th,) it will retail for its normal price, even for Prime members.
A new report from Windows Central has shown a screenshot of options for voice assistants in Xbox One. While the system already has support through the (now shuttered) Kinect service via Cortana, the Windows Central report goes beyond Microsoft’s proprietary AI. The report indicates Google Assistant and Alexa would both be supported in addition to Microsoft’s own assistant.
Smart Speaker Integration
Smart speakers are sort of taking over the world right now, so it makes sense that Microsoft would focus on this technology. The Xbox One has always been marketed as a home entertainment system first, with TV and music being huge for the system. Having the system connect to your Smart Home network is a no-brainer for Microsoft.
Xbox Voice Gaming Potential
Additional inputs aren’t a bad thing, and Xbox is known for unconventional inputs. The aforementioned Kinect service serves as evidence of this. Voice and gesture commands were once a hallmark of the Xbox family of games but fell out of favor as the company refocused on core games. However, the surge in popularity of voice assistants could signal another push by Microsoft to reenter the Kinect space. “Alexa, start Halo on my Xbox,” is one thing. But “Alexa, help me find nearby save points,” could bring a new layer of depth to certain games.
Heck, Microsoft could even be cute and play favorites with Cortana funcitonality in Halo. As fans know, Cortana is actually an AI character in the famed sci-fi series. Talking to her directly in game via a smart speaker could bring another layer of immersion to the experience. “Cortana, where are the enemies?” “Cortana, show me the way out of here,” you can imagine the possibilities.
Considerations for Xbox Owners
There is nothing more frustrating than buying a cool new piece of tech only to find out it isn’t compatible with your set-up. If you’re an Xbox owner thinking about getting a smart speaker, it may be wise to hold off until Microsoft announces more. We aren’t sure as of yet which services and speakers will be compatible. For the moment, hold tight and see what unfolds.
If you’re on the lookout for good deals on computer accessories, AmazonBasics is a great place to look. Amazon’s line of discount accessories is high-quality, reliable and affordable. While they might not be the same quality as Razer or SteelSeries, they are worlds less expensive. With that in mind, let’s check out our ten favorite deals from AmazonBasics!
For only $13 you can pick up this handy USB to Ethernet dongle. If you have a laptop that doesn’t sport an ethernet cable and want to hardwire your connection, this is a must! Nintendo Switch owners can also use these to hardwire their docked hybrid console. In both cases, opting for a hardwired connection over a wireless one can be ideal, especially with lower-end wireless routers that sport unstable connections.
A favorite of MacBook owners, this $6 dongle is a lifesaver. If your laptop has only USB-C ports and you have a USB mouse you’d like to use, this is the answer. An adapter like this is great to throw in a drawer and keep handy for an emergency.
While the above dongle is awesome for a pinch, some laptop users would prefer a more permanent set-up. For those who need to hook up a printer, mouse, keyboard and a USB thumb drive, this 4-port adapter should suffice. For $16 you can have a more solid laptop set up. Thanks, AmazonBasics!
Rounding out our USB-C section is this incredibly handy multiport adapter. If you intend to output video from your laptop, this is a must. While $40 may sound expensive for AmazonBasics, it’s a hair cheaper than the competition: these usually run around $60. This dongle has an HDMI port, a USB 3.1 port, and a USB-C pass-through. The pass-through is ideal for a MacBook, so you can charge it while you use the multiport.
This stylish stand is a steal for $20. Comparable stands usually run closer to $30, and most of those aren’t quite as durable or solid. If you’re looking for a good way to elevate your laptop for easier typing, this is a good pick. Great for people who work at a desk with a laptop.
While it’s not the most stylish laptop bag ever, it’s $15. It has tons of zipper compartments for all your cables and accessories, and it’s very tough. It’ll keep your laptop or tablet safe during a commute to work or on a plane trip. And it’s got a big AmazonBasics logo on it, so everyone can see that you’re a deal-seeker! Kidding, we know you’re just a big Amazon fan.
If your laptop or tablet commonly goes in a bag on trips, this $12 sleeve is a must-have. It’s a great buy for the price, keeping your expensive tech safe from scratches. It also looks very stylish, unlike the laptop bag. So, if fashion and great deals on accessories are your two passions, this AmazonBasics sleeve if for you!
You really can’t beat $10 for a wireless mouse. The mouse isn’t going to compete with a dedicated gaming mouse or anything, but if you just need a mouse to pair with your laptop this is perfect. The finish is smooth and pleasing, and the mouse is of excellent make. It even has a little crevice for storing the USB receiver when you travel! Great for when you stash your laptop in your laptop bag.
These massive mousepads are very fashionable at the moment! For $12, Amazon’s humongous pad is a great deal. Designers and gamers swear by the huge mousepad, claiming that it offers more range for navigating your curser on-screen. Who’s to argue with the pros?
The absolute best deal of the bunch, for $36 you get a decent facsimile of a gaming keyboard. If you’re interested in dipping your toe in computer gaming, you should check this keyboard out. Where Razer and Logitech offer gaming keyboards that cost fifty or sometimes even one hundred dollars, this AmazonBasics keyboard is a great buy. While the keys aren’t actually mechanical, they do a decent impersonation of the click-clack feedback of true mechanical keyboards. It even features a back light to emulate the popular Razer Chroma-style RGB functionality!
Whether you’ve had your place for a while now or just got your first apartment, you’re definitely looking for cool tech. Everyone wants a high-tech, sci-fi setup, right? Well, not quite: everyone loves the convenience of having cool tech around the house. With that in mind, we’ve got a list of some of our favorite pieces of home technology for your pad!
Smart Air Conditioning
This one might sound weird but hear us out. The Frigidaire Smart Window Air Conditioner (boy that’s a mouthful) is a very handy device for any apartment. The Smart AC connects to Wi-Fi, so you can control it from an app, which is great. If you’re out of town and want to make sure the electric bill isn’t sky-high, you can adjust the temperature from far away. Additionally, it supports Alexa voice commands, which is even more handy.
Smart Lock
If you’re like me, you absolutely hate getting locked out. Wouldn’t it be great if you could just unlock your door from your phone? Well, good news: you can! Companies like August and ADT offer various smart locks, but August is a great choice for those who don’t want ADT service. August’s Smart Lock Pro + Connect is $279 and comes with Apple HomeKit functionality. If you have friends coming over but you’re not home yet, you can unlock the door remotely. If you’re lying in bed worried about whether you locked the door, you can double check.
Robot Vacuum
A robotic vacuum is a fantastic companion for any home owner. I personally can’t stand having to sweep and vacuum all the time, so having a robot to do it for me is a must. Roomba is the most well-known brand of robotic vacuum, but they’re not the only player in town! Brands like iLife and Ecovacs also offer a great selection at various price ranges. The iLife V8s is a great budget pick at $260.
Our Favorite Piece of Home Technology: Amazon Echo
This one had to top the list. It’s just so handy! Between reading you the news, making calls for you and helping you with recipes, Alexa is the ultimate assistant. You can even connect your Echo to other smart home devices, like the aforementioned Smart AC and Smart Lock, allowing you to control all the aspects of your house with your voice. You’ll be feeling like a sci-fi tech master in no time with all this home technology!
Smart Containers are coming. Target has a few entries in the burgeoning field: a paper towel dispenser and a soap dispenser, both of which reorder their respective dispensed item when they get low. GE has a dish washer that will reorder detergent from Amazon when it gets low. And now a Florida-based startup called WePlenish is entering the fray.
WePenish: Smart Containers for Coffee
The first device WePlenish is offering is the WePlenish Java. You can find it on Kickstarter now. This container houses your single-use coffee pods, like K-Cups, and keeps track of your inventory for you. When you get low, the device orders more coffee from Amazon. This is great for coffee addicts, as it ensures you never get low on your morning caffeine.
Don’t Forget the Snacks!
WePlenish is also offering smart containers for individually wrapped snacks. Things like gummies, cookies, peanuts and the like are available for reorder through the WePlenish containers. Both types of container work by connecting to your Wi-Fi, after which you assing them a snack to order when they detect low volume. They run on triple A batteries that promise to last for a year or so.
Increased Convenience
Amazon has already been pursuing similar functionality with their Amazon Dash Buttons. The Dash Buttons are similarly keyed to specific items, like garbage bags or air conditioning filters, that need to be reordered regularly. The Dash service is a natural companion to the new Amazon Key service, which allows Amazon deliveries to be delivered directly into your home. Amazon seems to be pushing to eliminate the need to even enter their app to grocery shop, let alone physically enter a grocery store.
Is This Weird?
Then again, how hard is it to order groceries? I mean, it’s not that hard, right? You just open your app and click on what you want. For that matter, how hard is it to go to the grocery store? It’s just down the street, right? Okay, maybe I’m the weird one. The convenience factor is certainly there: you can’t forget to stock up if your smart devices keep up for you!
But I still have some reservations. It seems like a lot of people are throwing themselves wholly into the smart device revolution without much thought for the consequences. What about the data Amazon is gathering on you? If you give them a direct eye into your pantry, they’re going to know what you eat and when. That just seems a little odd. Maybe I’m just being paranoid, though. If you’re the type of person who prefers to not worry about keeping up with logistics, smart containers are likely to be your best friend.
Your smart speaker is an incredibly handy piece of technology. It helps organize your life, streamline your household activities and even helps you shop online. But what are the security risks posed by having an always-on mic in your living room? Who’s listening to your recorded audio? According to a recent report from Seattle news station KIRO 7, these concerns are not mere conjecture.
A Portland woman identified as ‘Danielle’ told the Seattle news station that her Amazon Echo sent a recording of a private conversation to a contact. The conversation was utterly harmless, apparently a discussion between Danielle and her husband regarding hardwood floors. However, the contact who was sent the audio files immediately contacted Danielle and told her to disable her Alexa-enabled device immediately. The contact feared that Danielle had been hacked and was in danger of having her information stolen.
Danielle immediately contacted Amazon to ask for answers. How did this happen? Were they aware the Echo was doing this? The representative that Danielle reached found the relevant logs, confirming what had happened. He apologized profusely, according to Danielle, as the situation was unbelievably unlikely. Apparently, the Echo device overheard the conversation happening in the other room. Some words in the conversation made the device think it was being asked to send a message. After mistaking background noise for a confirmation, it sent the overheard conversation to the contact.
Wired Magazine described the ordeal as an “Echo butt-dial,” a complete fluke. Amazon claimed that they will use the data from this incident to tighten Alexa’s recognition protocols and make this scenario more unlikely. However, this individual scenario isn’t the only smart speaker security concern: if they’re always listening, how can they be secure? What are some of the other concerns with these devices?
The first issue, and most pressing in regard to Danielle’s case, is that of background sounds. Smart Speakers have to be listening for their trigger phrases all the time. If they don’t, they literally don’t work. This represents a serious security concern, though, as Danielle found out. What if the speaker mishears you and sends private conversations to people who aren’t supposed to hear them? What if a malicious hacker accesses your device and listens in to find out when you’re home? Would Amazon bear responsibility for such a breach?
The answers are currently unclear. While such situations are mostly hypothetical, Danielle’s case shows that they are potentially possible.
If your smart device is always listening, who can hear what it records? Google is well-known for creating complicated advertising profiles for users. Smart speakers are surely a part of this. Listening for conversations about buying new hardwood floors, for instance, could lead to targeted ads on your favorite websites for floor installation. This alone seems predatory; who would invite a large ad agency into their life to gather valuable data about their spending habits?
This is even before mentioning the hacker issue again. If a malicious hacker were to access Google or Amazon’s user profiles obtained via Smart Speaker, they would have unprecedented data about potential identity theft targets.
If Google or Amazon are listening in, what kind of risk are users at for law enforcement listening in? The NSA’s wiretapping is well-known and, surprisingly, well-documented. Suspected criminals with smart speakers may have their homes bugged voluntarily. Would law enforcement need a warrant to collect audio from these devices? Would they need a court order to obtain user profile information from Google?
If law enforcement begins pursuing smart speaker information as a common means of information-gathering, the private lives of users could be at risk. Everyone had to read 1984 in school right? Yeah, this would be the first step to something like that. No thanks.
Speaking of access to your personal info, there’s also the issue of just how long Google and Amazon store this information. Thankfully, you can delete your audio request history from your user profile. However, you can’t do anything about the data stored on Google and Amazon’s servers about you.
In fact, even Apple’s Siri stores data you obtain through it and give it. Apple has confirmed that raw audio collected through Siri is stored for 18 months! That’s kind of ridiculous! The issues of law enforcement accessing this info, lawfully or otherwise, are further exacerbated by this data’s inaccessibility to the user who created it.
Finally, there’s the issue of someone else using your speaker. The main use for Alexa, as far as Amazon is concerned, is as a storefront. Ordering through Alexa is purposefully easy and painless. You just tell her to order you things and she does it, no questions asked. So, imagine, if you will, that your home is broken into and your Echo is stolen. The criminal then orders a ton of stuff with your credit card. Are you on the hook for that money?
While that scenario is a bit extreme, there are more conventional ways that Alexa’s shopping functions can be used against you. For one, if you have children, they could access your Alexa and order themselves a new tablet or gaming console, spending a ton of your money without telling you. Your friends could try to play a prank on you by ordering embarrassing items with your money. Not that that’s happened to this writer…
All this doom and gloom begs the question, then: How do you protect yourself from these potential data breaches? Well, one easy way, of course, is to simply not have a smart speaker. Or, if you do have one, sell it to someone else and use the money to buy a VPN subscription. No? Alright, alright, real advice, then.
Keep your smart speaker in a room where it’ll overhear as little as possible. If you can, keep it in a room with a closed door. The less it overhears, the better. Aside from that, just be careful what you say around it. Try to keep conversations around the device light, don’t talk about sensitive information. Another good security measure would be to not pair any of your debit or credit cards to the speaker. While it may be less convenient, it’s much more secure.
Hopefully these concerns will be addressed with future updates to the technology. Smart speakers are very handy, convenient devices. Many users have come to depend on the features they offer. It seems as though the companies that make them are at least nominally dedicated to making them secure. While only time will tell what the future hold for the contentious smart speaker technology, stories like Danielle’s serve as reminders: trust no soulless machine with your personal information. Even better: trust no soulless corporation.
Ah, the tablet. While everyone loves their smartphone, sometimes you want a bigger display. Whether you like the convenience of watching movies in bed, want a good device to play games on, or need to do actual work, tablets offer tons of handy versatility! However, some brands of tablet can be prohibitively expensive. If you’re looking for something more affordable, we’ve compiled a roundup of our favorite budget tablets!
Amazon Fire HD 8
Found on Amazon for $60, this little tablet is a great value for your money! Amazon’s proprietary tablet makes an awesome e-reader, as you might expect from the one-time bookseller. While the Amazon Fire 8 has rather lackluster cameras and somewhat less sharp display than its competition, it’s still a great value. If you want a tablet that works for web browsing, watching movies and reading books and don’t need a ton of fancy features and software, then this is a great pick. If you’re looking for something a bit better overall, but a tad pricier, read on!
Lenovo Tab 4 8
Lenovo, a respectable name on its own, has created a neat little tablet with a lot of personality in the Tab 4 8. If you’re already familiar with the Android OS from your smartphone then you’ll have no trouble with the OS in tablet form, which can make this a good choice for those who don’t want to learn a new OS. The Tab 4 8 is very solid, coming in at “middle of the pack” in nearly all ways, including its desirable price tag: you can pick this one up for $130. The Tab 4 8 has good battery life, a decent display, an inoffensive, likable design and great overall software performance. While this is a full $70 more than the Fire HD 8, you get a completely superior overall product, so if you don’t mind spending a bit extra then this is a great choice for you.
iPad 2017
The 2017 iPad is seeing a price drop now that the 2018 models are hitting the market. The iPad is far and away the most expensive tablet on this list, selling for around $270 on Amazon right now, but you absolutely get what you pay for. Retina Display and FaceTime cameras, Apple mainstays, are certainly great to have here, and the always-awesome iOS software is just as great on a tablet as on a smartphone. While it is expensive compared to the others on this list, if you’re looking for a tablet under $300 that delivers a premium experience and works like a dream, the iPad remains the best tablet out there. While some are put off by the relatively expensive accessories and high price of the device itself, this remains your best value, dollar-for-dollar, in tablets.
There are many streaming services and apps vying for your money and your eyes. Which ones do we love? Which streaming app is our favorite for bingeing shows and for having movie night? Read on to find out!
Sling Orange
Sling is a cool idea. While more and more people are ditching cable (and you should, too, it’s an awful rip-off) Sling offers a much more affordable alternative to those who still want to watch Live TV. With an “a la cart” offering of channels, Sling addresses many of the issues we have with bloated cable packages.
The base package of Sling is $20 per month, which makes it the priciest streaming app on this list, but it offers a unique enough service to make it worth the money. Consider this one if you want a cable-style viewing experience without spending cable-style money.
Amazon Video
Once only available to Prime members, Amazon Video is now offered as a standalone streaming app. With a great streaming library and the ability to download shows and movies for offline viewing, Amazon video is a worthy contender with Netflix. Amazon Video is $8.99 per month. This means if you plan to stick with the service for more than a year, consider an Amazon Prime subscription. This will allow you to access all the other Prime benefits, too.
While Amazon has little in the way of original programming, it is currently the only place to watch Doctor Who online. That alone makes it worthy of consideration!
Hulu
For lovers of primetime TV who hate having to schedule around air times, Hulu is awesome. Hulu runs primetime shows the day after they air, making it an awesome cable replacement. Hulu has fantastic original programming, like the The Handmaid’s Tale, and also sports a great library of TV show and movies. If you love TV and the occasional movie, Hulu is definitely worth your attention. It’s tied for our favorite streaming app with Netflix.
Hulu also has two subscription tiers. The first is $7.99 per month but runs commercials during shows. The $11.99 tier runs no ads during shows, but will occasionally run a short spot before popular shows.
Netflix
The longtime champ of the streaming app market, Netflix now has a real rival in the form of Hulu. That said, Netflix has the best original programming of any streaming app, bar none. Stranger Things, Orange is the New Black, Travelers and the Netflix Marvel series all prove time and again the Netflix hosts some incredible programming. If you want a little of everything (movies, TV, original programs) you can’t go wrong with Netflix. Netflix has several subscription tiers.
The first is only $7.99 per month, but that only nets you one standard definition stream. For $10.99 per month you get two HD streams, and for $13.99 you get four 4K streams. These are reasonable when compared to the competition, but the more desirable HD streams are somewhat pricey.
Tablets are the mash of our technology dependence theses days. They are big phones or weak laptops or any combination of the two. They can be big, they can be powerful, They can be an all in one device or just a side gadget. In all future set movies or media the tablet is a main stream tool, they call them data pads or data cards, but no one uses a keyboard in the future. This being said there are a lot of tablets with many options to navigate through so Im going to break them down in an easy to read guide to help you find the tablet match of your dreams. Today we are going to talk about the Fire HD 10.
The Great
Bright
Vivid screen
Sharp performance
Significant RAM and processor upgrade
The Not
Expensive
Lack of Google Apps
Slow Gaming
The Conclusion
While its 10.1-inch Full HD display is the best of any Amazon tablet you can buy, it’s also the most expensive Fire, costing three times as much as the Fire 7 and $70 more than the Fire HD 8
The Design
The Fire HD 10’s matte shell — which comes in black, orange and blue — is made of a plastic that feels far more reliable than it looks.Weighing 1.1 pounds and measuring 0.4 inches thick, the Fire HD 10 is slightly thicker than the Lenovo Tab 4 10 (1.1 pounds, 0.3 inches), but heavier than the 7-inch Amazon Fire 7 (0.7 pounds, 0.4 inches) and the 8-inch Fire HD 8 (0.8 pounds, 0.4 inches). It is bigger but it has a cheap plasticy feel to it that is disappointingly low class. The rest looks uninspired and functional with no sleek tech feeling at all.
The Display
Bright.Vivid. Easy to read. That is there angle. The Fire HD 10’s 1920 x 1200-pixel panel produces crisp, bright and vivid images, making a case for its larger 10.1-inch screen. The HD 10’s panel is significantly more colorful than its competitors’, producing 104 percent of the sRGB spectrum. That’s similar to the 99-percent tablet average and above the 87-percent Tab 4 10, the 78-percent Fire 7 and the 79-percent Fire HD 8. This display is not the sharpest or most beautiful ive seen in a tablet, but its brighter and easier to read then any other.
The Other Stuff
The Fire HD 10 features two stereo speakers, as well as Dolby Atmos for headphones, which helps to make surround-sound audio more immersive. Amazon also included a 2-megapixel camera on the rear, which is a laughably low resolution for a front-facing camera these days. Alexa works kinda cool on this, you can simply say “Alexa” out loud, even when the tablet is asleep. It works much like Amazon’s Echo devices, except you also get some on-screen feedback in addition to the assistant’s voice responses. I do have to note some Alexa functions are missing, but some one shouting hey Alexa buy 10 bottles of shampoo will still result in me getting $500 worth of tea tree shampoo rushed to my home.
Fire HD 10 Quick Spec Look
Display10.10-inch
Processor1.2GHz quad-core
Front CameraYes
Resolution1280x800 pixels
RAM1GB
OSFire OS
Storage16GB
Rear Camera5-megapixel
The Final Thought
Never been a big fan of amazon tablets, they to me always seemed like old people tablets. In reality they’re not bad, especially given their low prices, but they’re much slower than I am accustomed to. However for the Price, you cant beat the screen size and it functions much better then expected.
The Design
The Display
The Other Stuff
The Final Thought
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