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My brother's place last Xmas someone asked the Alexa something and once it got going they could not get it to shut up. He had to turn it off in the end. I think they're creepy and I wouldn't even consider getting one.
Absolutely zero use for it anyway. I didn't spend 30 years and a shedload of cash getting my hi-fi how I want it so I could go back to listening to music coming out of a tiny little mono speaker in a plastic cab. We had that at home in the 1970s!
Rage Against The Moochine, surely?Quote:
Originally Posted by Ian7633
:lol::lol::lol::eyebrows::lol:Quote:
Originally Posted by Beobloke
I have an Amazon Alexa and think it's brilliant. Personally, for the size, I think the music is decent enough. It's never gonna compete with my Hi-Fi, but thats not the point. You want the date, the weather were you are or any general question.......just ask and you get the answer. My friend point blank won't have one......but that's up to each individual. Plus I only paid £40 second hand.....what could you get Hi-Fi related for £40......not a lot.
Nail on head Vince . Actually the bigger of the 2 echos I have seen , has an amazing bass and sound for what looks like 8 -9 ins of thick drainpipe !!Quote:
Originally Posted by Vince
I wouldn't begin to infer that it can replace my Hifi , and I doubt I will ever put it through that , as a convienience , but once you get over the embarrassment of talking to the thing :D, its quite refreshing - and just so so easy to turn on and off and search for anything you like !!
Two of the amazing little Breeze Audio TPA3116 amps! :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Vince
Erm....no thanks
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I have since found out that by having 2 Alexas will mean they charge not 3.99 a month but 7.99 :(
The jammy dodgers only allow one Alexa to play the 3.99 a month music - a single use Echo .
So my Mrs one ,is going to be portable ;)
Love it Ian :eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by Ian7633
My little Dot plugged into powered Roth speakers in the kitchen is so convenient - I use Spotify through it rather than Amazon music, but it’s just so handy when cooking to be able to change volume, skip tracks, set timers etc. I don’t really care if it records everything I say (which I am sure it doesn’t) my life is so boring no one would be very interested!
Same here Alex, they can record anything they like from me, of course it doesn't happen, but they will fall asleep listening to my day to day. These conspiracy theories are mad as fish. Imagine trying to listen to every household, workplace 24/7. Impossible. I'm going to try my Echo plugged into my main system from the output on it. We'll see how it goes.
It profiles you for marketing purposes. Based on key word it hears and the stuff you ask it to do.Quote:
Originally Posted by Vince
So don't mention the words: "porn"; "AK47"; "kalashnikov", or "semtex"! :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Macca
Milkin' in the Name of!Quote:
Originally Posted by Beobloke
I bet you're just as likely to be profiled by typing those words on a public forum.Quote:
Originally Posted by Barry
Hmm, I'll look into that one - we have one Echo and two Dots!Quote:
Originally Posted by Oddball
Kitchen one is connected to a Bluetooth speaker, and first thing I do, before putting the kettle on or feeding the cat, is to tell Alexa to play radio 2. Tbh, I was fine just switching on the radio. Another Dot is connected to my Amptastic Mini one into some Celestion 5's, and is plenty good enough for "discovery" or hoovering music. The big Alexa is in grandkid's bedroom and only plays "Disney lullabies".
Not worried about them eavesdropping, my life really isn't that interesting.
I doubt it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pigmy Pony
Oh yes, just as likely, ie not at all likely. We can choose to go through life avoiding this stuff for fear of being "profiled", or just not give a shit and just carry on. I choose the latter, and when it eventually bites me on the arse I'll come on here for a good old moan, and you'll all get to say "Well we did warn you" :(
Don't forget to send me a postcard from Gitmo! :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Pigmy Pony
Yes Steve , I am very like you , go with it . I never wanted to download Whatsapp either , but my son and daughter use it all the time , so I go with the flow !!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Pigmy Pony
There's a new one????? ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Macca
How long have you had them Steve ? I only know about watching what they charge , from reading an Echo Dot review ,where a chap warns about this. If you go into Amazon Music Unlimited FAQ , it mentions the single device plan is 3.99. That means if you have 3 you must be paying more for Amazon Music Unlimited , 9.99 or 14.99 a month!Quote:
Originally Posted by Pigmy Pony
Of course if you just want to stream Spotify or something else - you can and not use Amazon Music .
Maybe not from here, but it is amazing how the ads on Facebook etc. get personalised from your browsing history. Do I care? Nope, would rather see ads personalised to my tastes than things I'm not interested in. Still can't understand why all I see is adverts for double-ended dildos though? :scratch:Quote:
Originally Posted by Pigmy Pony
All I get is ads for jobs as a mercenary soldier and discount munitions offers. :lol:
No doubt they'll have a good selection of "Wish you were here (instead of me)" cards.Quote:
Originally Posted by walpurgis
We can understand it, we've heard the rumours :D Two-for-one offer! :eyebrows:Quote:
Originally Posted by Alex_UK
I wonder if they do six-way versions (for those special parties), they would look like giant rubber versions of those "Jacks" games you could buy as a kid.
Not sure exactly how long we've had them Anto, I seem to remember us getting them around Christmastime, two and a half years ago. I'm sure we have Amazon Prime Unlimited, but Anita deals with all that. I'll ask her later, because I'm curious now.Quote:
Originally Posted by Oddball
Thats it then . I think they alllow you to have as many as you want with Prime unlimited !! I dont mind paying ,its just finding what suits you at a price you feel happy with !!Quote:
Originally Posted by Pigmy Pony
Keep an eye out for shooting stars if the skies are clear from Sunday to Tuesday, the Perseids are due.
https://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/ne...ng-stars-hour/
I thought they had brought out a new version but turns out I must have dreamed it. Or it is the Mandela Effect again.Quote:
Originally Posted by Batty
3 and a half hrs sleep and after 4 hrs work I am goosed
I get ads for turntables and Range Rovers.Quote:
Originally Posted by walpurgis
I probably need to get out more...
I've got an Amazon Dot but don't use it much now apart from music alarms... I think I only paid £29 for it so pretty cheap for an alarm clock I guess... ;)
If Amazon are 'listening in' I just hope they enjoy it :lol:
I've booked a motorcycle refresher course for Monday..
As I've not ridden for a while I thought it best to get a bit of an update. It's one-to-one from 9am-3pm so will be quite intensive
I'm not concerned about general riding but thought I'd get help with slow speed handling
Booked it with the peeps that got me through CBT and full license
Can't wait and just hope the weather holds..
I've purchased new gear too. My jacket is black and pink and looks feminine and my new Sidi short boots are grey & pink suede as well.. you gotta look right on a bike don't you think?
Have you ever been in a tight spot? :eek:
https://www.itv.com/news/2019-08-09/...ur-days-freed/
Gosh... that's a nightmare... ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by walpurgis
He was very lucky to get out of that. I'd imagine his rescuers put themselves at considerable risk of getting trapped too..
Reminds me of the film 128 Hours, based on the true story of a chap who's arm is trapped between two rocks, nasty
That is such a good idea. I had a long lay off from bikes and just thought I could get back on one without any problems, wrong. Everything felt so fast and I felt very vulnerable, luckily things got better but I would definitely have benefited from a refresher course.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ninanina
I had some very nice Dainese boots, unfortunately when they got wet they turned my feet black hahaha.
That's what I thought Ian... no harm getting a refresher ..Quote:
Originally Posted by Ian7633
Shame about your Dainese boots... I guess they weren't waterproof..
My new Sidi's aren't waterproof either but I don't intend riding when it's wet... just in case I'll treat them to some Nikwax Nubuck and Suede proofing as I don't fancy grey/black feet :lol:
Thiis is the MSX I'll be ordering... think it looks nice in red...Honda descibes it as 'Pearl Valentine Red'..
http://i.imgur.com/H6qdQep.png
I've looked at used MSX's but they are keeping their value so well I think I'll order a new one which will come with 2 years warranty + breakdown etc etc... plus I've never owned a brand new mc ;)
Too dinky for me Bev and I'm probably not much bigger than you. :)
Absolutely it's 'dinky' Geoff which is what I loved about it...
It weighs so little and I could get my feet down flat which I thought was a bonus...
I reckon it'll be a great return to biking and unlike bigger bikes I've owned I don't think I'll be dropping it, which can get expensive :doh:
When I visited Honda I managed to move the MSX about no problem which will also help as I need to get it between my forecourt gates..
I've ordered some leather mc trousers which will be delivered tomorrow... I know it's not the best look for a 'little' bike but I just couldn't resist..
Leather against the skin really appeals to me for some reason... :lol:
As I've said on other threads about cars, it is all about power to weight ratio. May be dinky, but with a few HP bubbling around it will still put most cars to shame.
Absolutely Alex the MSX will definitely beat any car away from the lights... love it... and can't wait.. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Alex_UK
Taking the piss!
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...tion-line.html
Well I've just been outside to see if any shooting stars can be seen as the Perseids are around now, but no luck. Mars and Venus are clearly seen though, as is the Delphinius constellation, nearly directly above but slightly north-east.
Here we go, more snowflake action. I swear people go round lookling for things to be offended at. Bunch of tossers.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-49332640
Before long it'll be illegal to call them snowflakes. You'll probably get arrested for holding a door open for a woman, good job nobody doffs a hat these days, as that would be regarded as insulting.