Open Source For You — December 2017

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Voice assistant speakers launched by Amazon

The prices, features and specifications are based on information provided to us, or as available

on various websites and portals. OSFY cannot vouch for their accuracy. Compiled by: Aashima Sharma

Amazon has launched its voice

assistant speaker in three variants –

Echo Dot, Amazon Echo and Echo

Plus. The devices connect to ‘Alexa’

— a cloud based voice assistant

service that helps users to play music,

set alarms, get information, access a

calendar, get weather reports, etc.

The speakers support Wi-Fi

802.11 a/b/g/n and the advanced audio

distribution profile (A2DP). They enable

360-degree omni-directional audio to

deliver crisp vocals and dynamic bass.

With seven microphones, beam-

forming technology and noise

cancellation, the speakers can take

commands from any direction, even

in noisy environments or while

playing music. They are also capable

of assisting users in controlling lights,

switches, etc, with compatible connected

devices, or even in ordering food online.

The Amazon Echo Dot is the most

compact and affordable version with

a 1.52cm (0.6 inches) tweeter. The

Amazon Echo and Echo Plus are larger

variants, with 6.35cm (2.5 inches)

Address: Amazon India, Brigade

Gateway, 8th Floor, 26/1, Dr Rajkumar

Road, Malleshwaram West, Bengaluru,

Karnataka 560055

woofers, and 1.52cm (0.6 inches)

and 2.03cm (0.8 inches) tweeters,

respectively.

All the speakers come with four

physical buttons on the top to control

the volume, the microphone, etc. At

the bottom, the device has a power

port and 3.5mm audio output.

All three variants are available in

black, grey and white, via Amazon.in.

Address: iBall, 87/93, Mistry Industrial

Complex, MIDC Cross Road A, Near

Hotel Tunga International, Andheri

East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400093;

Ph: 02230815100

iBall’s latest wireless keyboard is silent

iBall, a manufacturer of innovative

technology products, has launched a

wireless ‘keyboard and mouse’ set,

which promises a silent workspace

at home or the office. The set comes

with unique silent keys and buttons

for quiet typing and a distraction-free

work environment. Crafted with a rich,

piano-like sheen, the set adds elegance

to the desk space.

The ultra-slim and stylish keyboard

has a sealed membrane, which ensures

greater durability and reliability. It is

designed with 104 special soft-feel keys,

including the full numeric keypad.

The wireless mouse features blue-

eye technology and an optical tracking

engine, which ensures responsive and

Price:

` 3,

accurate cursor movement, enabling

users to work on any surface,

ranging from wood to glass, the

sofa or even a carpet. The high-

speed 1600cpi mouse allows users

to adjust the speed of the mouse as

per requirements. The device offers

reliable performance up to 10 metres

and 2.4GHz wireless transmission.

The keyboard and mouse set is

available at all the leading stores across

India with a three-year warranty.

Price:

` 3,149 for Echo Dot,

` 6,999 for Amazon Echo and

` 10,499 for Echo Plus