Amazon’s Echo Dot is not the most affordable speaker on the market so the company has decided to release the second generation of the Amazon Echo Dot at a price point over 3x less than that of the Echo.
The Amazon Echo Dot offers many of the same features as the Echo including hands-free voice control from up to 7 feet away, music playback, control of smart home devices, and information retrieval and alarms all with the help of Alexa. The device also has the ability to connect to speakers or headphones via Bluetooth or 3.5mm stereo cables and play music from Prime Music, Spotify, Pandora, iHeartRadiot or TuneIn.
In order to get sales moving, Amazon has put together a deal whereby you purchase five Echo Dots, customers will receive one free of charge. This promotion is only available in select countries and regions.
So, Big Apple Buddy, a shopping concierge in New York, says it has the solution. The process is easy – consumers tell the company what they would like to buy from America and then they will have their product personally sourced and shipped to their doorstep. The New York startup has already developed a loyal client-base in over 110 countries around the world. Their clientele are mainly tech enthusiasts and developers, who want the latest products.
Fans of the Amazon Echo series in Australia can pre-order the Echo Dot (2nd Generation) through Big Apple Buddy. Amazon expects to begin shipping the popular device on 20 October.
Big Apple Buddy company handles the process. They will source the item, check and repackage the goods upon arrival at their facility, prepare all necessary customs documentation and have the parcel shipped.
The company charges a minimum service fee of $50 on all orders. The service fee covers all the legwork the company does for its clients, including discount negotiations, packaging, shipping and providing personalized product and shopping advice.