Release of Amazon, Echo Show series of new generation products "Amazon Echo Show8" and "Amazon Echo Show5" issued by enterprises | Daily Industrial News electronic version

(2021-5-13)

Category: products and services

Publisher: Amazon Japan United Co., Ltd.

Today, Wednesday, May 12, Amazon announced the launch of the new generation of Amazon Echo Show products, "Echo Show8" and "Echo Show5". The latest generation of Echo Show products in the Echo Show series are popular in the Echo series, adding new features, built-in more powerful cameras, enhanced video calls, and enhanced customer Alexa experience. The main functions and functions of the new generation of Echo Show8 and Echo Show5 are as follows: Echo Show8-14980 yen (tax included) provides * 1 built-in powerful 13 megapixel wide-angle camera equipped with automatic view function in video calls through automatic color adjustment function beautiful display photos Echo Show5-8980 yen (including tax) provides * built-in 1.2 megapixel camera Tom Taylor (Tom Taylor), senior vice president of Amazon Alexa, said that the new dark blue has twice as many pixels as the previous generation, rich color changes and low prices. "We got this voice from our customers: we like to keep in touch with family and friends simply by using the Echo Show series to talk to Alexa. Last year we used about three times as many video calls as the year before, putting more emphasis on communication in the new Echo Show series. Echo Show8 has a powerful 13-megapixel camera with automatic framing, an upgrade to the Echo Show5 camera and the ability for customers to safely access the built-in camera to see the status of the room while on the road. "the Echo Show8 automatic view function displays itself in the center of the screen, with a built-in 13-megapixel wide-angle camera 14980 yen Echo Show8 (http://www.amazon.co.jp/echoshow8), a bright 8-inch HD display, and a powerful 13-megapixel camera. Dual stereo speakers provide clear and balanced sound and are equipped with a new eight-core processor. The new wide-angle camera has an automatic framing function that displays itself in the center of each other's screen during a video call. In addition, just talk to Alexa, contact the family group, etc., and you can have a group call. * 2 Echo Show 8 with dual stereo speakers and HD display provides an immersive entertainment experience. In the Echo Show series, which includes the new Echo Show 8, you can talk to Alexa and enjoy TV dramas and movies in Prime Video, Netflix, Optical TV, Paravi, and more. You can also listen to your favorite music from Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify, etc., and you can easily find your favorite songs by displaying recommended playlists and sites based on songs played by Amazon Music or Spotify. * 3 Echo Show 8 also has automatic color adjustment function, after adding photos from Amazon Photos, it can be beautifully displayed on the main screen according to the brightness and light source of the room. Premium members can store high-pixel photos in Amazon Photos without restriction, so you can use the Echo Show series home screen, including Echo Show 8, as a smart photo frame. Echo Show5 compact design, upgraded camera, richer color changes 8980 yen Echo Show5 (http://www.amazon.co.jp/echoshow5), 5.5in compact display to familiarize you with all parts of your home. Three colors are available: Chacol, grayish white and new dark blue. You can choose the color according to your home decoration. Echo Show devices, including Echo Show5, can also practice English conversation at British time (Eion), watch news on NHK News (Japan Broadcasting Association), and enjoy karaoke at KTV JOYSOUND (Excel). * 3 Echo Show5 is equipped with a high-definition camera and camera cover with double the number of pixels, which is ideal for making short video calls at bedside, desk, etc., or calling the kitchen to check the situation. Like Echo Show8 and Echo Show10, you can securely access the built-in camera through the Alexa app while on the road, check the room, or see if the dog is on the couch. * 4 Amazon designed to protect your privacy uses a variety of privacy protection measures to design Alexa and Echo devices. From equipped with microphone / camera on / off buttons and camera cover to provide voice recording deletion, customers can ensure transparency and control when using the Alexa. For more information about Alexa privacy protection, visit https://www.amazon.co.jp/alexaprivacy?ref=ods_dp_aucc_the_privacy). The purchase method and delivery start time Echo Show8 are unfolded in two colors of Cole and Gretcha White, and the price is 14980 yen (including tax). The special angle adjustment bracket is also unfolded in the same two colors and is available at 2490 yen (including tax). The Echo Show5 is available in three colors: Chaco, gray and dark west blue, and the price is 8980 yen (including tax). The special angle adjustment bracket is also unfolded in the same 3 colors and is available at 1980 yen (including tax). Amazon.co.jp will start accepting bookings today and shipping will begin on Wednesday, June 9. Amazon uses fabrics of 100% renewable materials, focusing on minimizing the environmental impact of the new Echo Show series. * 1 the price is the same as when Amazon.co.jp started selling. Check Amazon.co.jp for the latest information. * 2 when using the communication feature of Alexa, you need to set it in advance. * 3 when using the service, additional registration, contract or fee may be required. * 4 call function and Alexa application access built-in camera are usually set to off by default. To use it, you need to change the setting to "on" separately. The built-in cameras in Echo Show 5 and Echo Show 8 are fixed. As for Amazon, Amazon is guided by four ideas. Take the customer as the starting point, the enthusiasm for creation, the dedication to excellent operation, and the long-term idea. Amazon's goal is to become the most customer-conscious company on the planet and the best employer on the planet, and to provide the safest place to work on the planet. Customer reviews, 1-Click orders, personalized recommendation features, Amazon Gold, all-Phil by Amazon (FBA), Amazon Web Services (AWS), Kindle Direct launch, Kindle,Career Choice,Fire tablet, Fire TV,Amazon Echo,Alexa,Just Walk Out technology Amazon Studios, Climate change commitment (The Climate Pledge) and so on are the first goods, services and initiatives provided by Amazon. For more information about Amazon, visit Amazon Newsroom (http://amazon-press.jp) and Amazon blog (http://blog.aboutamazon.jp). Corporate press release details go to the top of PRTIMES

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