Review on Smart speaker Yandex Station Mini without clock with Alice, blue sapphire, 10W by Ivan Atanasov ᠌

Name: Smart speaker Yandex Station Mini without clock with Alice, blue sapphire, 10W
Item: Smart speaker Yandex Station Mini without clock with Alice, blue sapphire, 10W
Rating: 3

July 17, 2023

Expectations were not met, average quality.

Out of the extensive list of column features, the only ones I make use of are the alarm clock and the reminder. Occasionally, I also use the column as a translator or a fast way to receive an answer to a query. It's almost as if I invested in a running machine.

Children and the elderly will most likely be of assistance.

Total pluses and minuses solid 3 stars.

I am awaiting the arrival of a column that has ChatGPT built right in to it.

Pros

The sound quality is impressive for such a compact device, and it has a nice looking exterior.

Cons

After nearly a year and a half of service, Alice will occasionally ignore your call and require you to physically tap the button on the top of the device in order to get her attention. It is unclear why this takes place because there were no mechanical effects on the column (it did not fall and it was not dirty), yet it did take place. On occasion, she is also successful in answering questions or giving commands, and while it is wonderful that there is a character that, much like a real-life women, has the ability to "not hear" inquiries or responsibilities that are inconvenient for her, I would prefer that this not be the case. The pricing is somewhat hefty considering the fact that purchasing the box requires a subscription to.