World News – AU – Lenovo’s Google-powered smart clocks hit the lowest prices ever for Black Friday

You may find it easier to choose a Google Assistant smart display this Black Friday. Lenovo’s Smart Clock is available now at Best Buy for $ 35, an all-time low and less than half the original price of $ 80. You can get it at Walmart for the same price. And if you don’t need a touchscreen, the Smart Clock Essential is available from Best Buy and Walmart for $ 25 (half the usual price).

Both smart screens are very focused, and that’s mostly a good thing. The regular smart clock doesn’t play videos or make video calls. Otherwise, with its remote design, sunrise alarm and access to the Google ecosystem, it is an ideal companion for bedside tables. While the Essential behaves even more like a conventional watch with its LED dial, you may not mind if it can act as a night light and is easy to doze off.

They are therefore not suitable for everyone. Google’s Nest Nest is better off if you want to view videos and photos on a small smart display, and Amazon’s Echo Show 5 offers video calling if you don’t mind talking to Alexa instead of Google. However, at these prices, it’s easier to sacrifice some features. You are immersed in a rich smart home ecosystem that costs less than the usual cost of a basic speaker.

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