JBL Link View 8" Smart Display w/ Google Assistant (Black)

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11-26-2020 at 07:04 AM #3

If your game plan is to use a smart display to listen to music this is an awesome deal.

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11-26-2020 at 12:58 PM #4

Refurb has been as low as $70, think it'll come back?

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11-26-2020 at 09:15 PM #5

I have this and it sounds much better than my 8" Lenovo smart display and 7" Nest Hub.

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11-26-2020 at 09:16 PM #6

Speakers are what matter

I have this, and it's far better than other smartDisplays

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11-26-2020 at 09:28 PM #7

Keep in mind Lenovo, JBL, and LG smart displays run a proprietary app made by their respective company in Android Studio using google APIs and Android Things OS. Sometimes they're better, sometimes they're worse. But it's not the same UI as Nest Hub software, which is Google developed.

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11-26-2020 at 09:38 PM #8

With proper placement, this display can sound really good. Don't get me wrong, it's not going to sound like a proper 2.1 stereo setup with a dedicated amplifier but if you're looking for a well rounded kitchen display that also has a solid sound setup with Google built in, this is it.

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11-26-2020 at 09:49 PM #9

Quote from Pedruin :

With proper placement, this display can sound really good. Don't get me wrong, it's not going to sound like a proper 2.1 stereo setup with a dedicated amplifier but if you're looking for a well rounded kitchen display that also has a solid sound setup with Google built in, this is it.

This is exactly what we use ours for. We listen to podcasts, we have a photo gallery app that rotates through Google photos, and use it for video calls with Google duo. And yes, it sounds great. We also have a nest cam, and it displays who's at the door. We also can control or smart lights by voice or on the touch screen. This is an awesome price.

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11-26-2020 at 09:59 PM #10

I need a google assistant for my kitchen. Is this Bette than the google hub?

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11-26-2020 at 10:11 PM #11

Quote from gthippo :

Keep in mind Lenovo, JBL, and LG smart displays run a proprietary app made by their respective company in Android Studio using google APIs and Android Things OS. Sometimes they're better, sometimes they're worse. But it's not the same UI as Nest Hub software, which is Google developed.

Are any of them less... limited? We want to get something for the mother-in-law to use in the kitchen, but without pinterest it's worthless. I'm thinking we need a full-on tablet.

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11-26-2020 at 10:16 PM #12

Quote from Prince-Charming :

I need a google assistant for my kitchen. Is this Bette than the google hub?

Spec for spec (audio wise), yes the JBL will out perform the Google Hub. That being said, I think you can find the hub for $50 right now. If you want a solid sounding display get the JBL. If you don't care about sound, get the $50 Google Hub 7''.

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11-26-2020 at 10:19 PM #13

Thanks. Solid deal on a great display with great speakers and physical camera shutter. Grabbed!

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11-26-2020 at 10:22 PM #14

This place claims to have it for $65.36....

https://www.tesearld.com/jbl-link...aker-black

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11-26-2020 at 10:30 PM #15

Quote from gthippo :

Keep in mind Lenovo, JBL, and LG smart displays run a proprietary app made by their respective company in Android Studio using google APIs and Android Things OS. Sometimes they're better, sometimes they're worse. But it's not the same UI as Nest Hub software, which is Google developed.

The JBL is now almost identical to google displays in function.

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