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randr

(12,412 posts) Wed Nov 22, 2017, 01:57 PM Nov 2017

Looking for a special gadget

Not sure where to post this but;
I want a gadget that will hang on the wall in my kitchen that I can use similar to an Amazon Echo. It would have a screen and be able to make lists, open apps, connect to wifi devices, turn into a clock or calendar, and many features I have yet to think of. I want to be able to call up a recipe and have it displayed. I want to ask to see my front gate and have it connect to the camera. I want it to play any streaming audio or movie if I want. It would make lists at my command and print or send them to my phone. It would default to a calendar or clock when not in use. It would of course be voice activated and respond only to trained voices. It would be nice if it could read my email to me and make phone calls, send messages and emails.
Is there any such device?

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Looking for a special gadget (Original Post) randr Nov 2017 OP

I've got a patent and am working on it. Producers of WALL-E used my patent details in their movie snooper2 Nov 2017 #1

Why not just get an Echo Show? Sailor65x1 Nov 2017 #2

Close but no banana randr Nov 2017 #3

Most of those functions are handled by apps on my tablet. procon Nov 2017 #4

Maybe a Fire Tablet would do what I want? randr Nov 2017 #5

I think the base model is going on sale for $30 this weekend crazycatlady Nov 2017 #6

Yeah, I use Kindle Fire. procon Nov 2017 #7

snooper2

(30,151 posts)

1. I've got a patent and am working on it. Producers of WALL-E used my patent details in their movie

Reply to randr (Original post)

Wed Nov 22, 2017, 02:02 PM

Nov 2017

Sailor65x1

(554 posts)

2. Why not just get an Echo Show?

Reply to randr (Original post)

Wed Nov 22, 2017, 02:03 PM

Nov 2017

You pretty much described it.

randr

(12,412 posts)

3. Close but no banana

Reply to Sailor65x1 (Reply #2)

Wed Nov 22, 2017, 02:28 PM

Nov 2017

Echo is Amazon heavy in need of more Amazon and proprietary (predatory) add ons.

procon

(15,805 posts)

4. Most of those functions are handled by apps on my tablet.

Reply to randr (Original post)

Wed Nov 22, 2017, 02:48 PM

Nov 2017

It's not mounted on the wall, of preloaded but a you could probably put everything you mentioned together.

randr

(12,412 posts)

5. Maybe a Fire Tablet would do what I want?

Reply to procon (Reply #4)

Wed Nov 22, 2017, 05:30 PM

Nov 2017

crazycatlady

(4,492 posts)

6. I think the base model is going on sale for $30 this weekend

Reply to randr (Reply #5)

Wed Nov 22, 2017, 05:49 PM

Nov 2017

procon

(15,805 posts)

7. Yeah, I use Kindle Fire.

Reply to randr (Reply #5)

Wed Nov 22, 2017, 05:58 PM

Nov 2017

With Alexa, you can use your Fire tablet to ask questions, get recipes, weather, shop, search, play music, and lots more. With Echo and other Alexa devices, you can control all your smart home gadgets using just your voice. If you already have security cameras, the system probably has an app.

Kindle includes some bundled apps, like a browser, weather, a calendar, and more. You'd probably have to try out the various apps that are available, test drive them to find the ones that work best for you. There's so many free apps to download that you should be able to find lots of things to simplify your life. Browse the internet, live stream the news, or read DU posts. If you have Amazon Prime they include millions of movies, tunes, books, games, etc., to entertain you.

And the tablet is portable from room to room, on the road, or shopping, and much easier to see than a cell phone, and your not running up your phone charges.

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