zroger73

I have a feeling about a million of us are going to be glad we pre-ordered.  

I remember when Nest was alright. Then Google bought them and there was panic. Nest said that they would continue to operate on their own despite the acquisition. I knew that wouldn't last.

https://www.theverge.com/2014/1/13/5305430/interview-tony-fadell-nest-google-acquisition

racerhomie3 said:

Siri is still the most used Voice Assistant in the world ,by far.Very few even know Amazon ,or Alexa outside US.
I will never use Alexa at my home, nor Google Home even if they paid me.

Just because something is popular doesn't make it the best.

Siri could be used by 700 million people and Alexa by 7 million, but until or unless Siri becomes at least as useful as Alexa for me, I'll continue using the latter.

I love me some "Apple juice", but Siri reminds me of a "dumb blonde" while Alexa reminds me of a "smart brunette". Google and Cortana are the red-headed step-sisters.

It's become very clear to me that HomePod will not replace my Echos anytime soon.

HomePod can't control my Nest thermostat, LIFX bulbs, or Sony TV, add items to my shopping list, set multiple timers, or order Amazon products - the things I regularly use my Echos for. HomePod is also far too expensive to put one in every room as I have done with the Echo. It will, however, offer better sound quality for casual/background listening in one room when I don't want to fire up the power-hungry "home theater system".

I would prefer to have one "smart speaker" that provides both capability and sound quality, but neither the Echo nor the HomePod provides this, so they'll have to co-exist for now.

Soli said:

2) CDs use a lot or power compare to other physical media, and the magnetic film can wear off...

CDs store information optically, not magnetically. There is no wear during playback.