Released last year in the US, Amazon's Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) is finally getting an Australian release, with the updated smart display now available for pre-order and set for release on August 22, 2024.
Priced at AU$249, the all-new Echo Show 8 brings a number of new features over the 2nd generation version, the standout being spatial audio support, which is said to bring "room-filling" sound — perfect for streaming Prime Video and Netflix content to the device.
Once again, the new Echo Show 8 offers an 8-inch HD display, only this time you get an improved 13MP camera with auto-framing functionality, which we previously saw on the Echo Show 10 (3rd Gen).
Additionally, the Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) brings the same 'adaptive content' functionality that was present on the Echo Hub, which means it will use 'computer vision technology' to adjust its display based on how far away you are, making it easier to view from a distance, and providing more detail when you're up close.
In our 4.5 star Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) review, we described the device as "the Alexa-powered smart display to get if you want a larger display but not one that’s too large for your kitchen or bedroom."
The Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) is available to pre-order now from Amazon and JB Hi-Fi in Charcoal and Glacier White colour options. To secure yours, or to read more about it, simply hit one of the links below.
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