Google introduced us to its smart display concept earlier this year, teasing devices that have big screens and Google Assistant built-in. Now the first smart display product is ready to launch.
The Lenovo Smart Display will be available in the U.S. starting July 27th. Pricing starts at $199.99 for the model with an 8-inch display, which comes with a soft grey back, and goes up to $249.99 for the 10-inch model with a bamboo back.
Lenovo's Smart Display is kind of like Google and Lenovo's version of the Amazon Echo Show. It's got a large screen that can display videos, images, weather, maps, and more. Because it's a Google product, you can watch YouTube videos on the Lenovo Smart Display. You can use your voice to control music playback on the device, too, and it's got smart home controls to let you use lights, cameras, and more throughout your home. Speaking of cameras, the Lenovo Smart Display also boasts a built-in camera for video calling that also has a physical cover for when the camera's not in use.
When it comes to raw specs, the Lenovo Smart Display offers an 8-inch HD screen or 10-inch Full HD screen. There's a Qualcomm SDA 624 system on a chip included as well as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and a 10-watt speaker.
The Lenovo Smart Display looks like an intriguing device. Google has offered smart speaker devices for a while now, but the addition of a screen gives the Lenovo Smart Display a leg up over devices like the Google Home because it lets you watch videos (like recipes in your kitchen) and also lets you quickly view info like timers and weather forecasts rather than sitting and waiting for a voice to read out that info. Also notable is the inclusion of YouTube, a feature that the Amazon Echo Show lacks.
Now that it's ready for launch, what do you think of the Lenovo Smart Display? Will you be picking one up?
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