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expiredAndy_1234 posted Jan 21, 2023 7:16 AM

Costco Members: Pre-Order: Apple HomePod 2nd Gen Smart Speaker

$293

$300

2% off
(Ships 2/03 to 3/10)at Costco Wholesale
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Costco Wholesale has for their Members: Apple HomePod 2nd Gen Smart Speaker Pre-Order (White or Midnight) for $289.99. Shipping is $2.99.

Thanks to Community Member Andy_1234 for sharing this deal.
  • Note: This product is available for Presell, and is expected to ship between 02/03/2023 and 03/10/2023.
About this Item:
  • 1 x 4" Woofer & 5 x Beamforming Tweeters
  • Place HomePod Anywhere with Room Sensing
  • Siri Built-In for Voice Control
  • Control Playback & Smart Home Devices
  • Compatible with Matter and Thread
  • Sound, Temperature & Humidity Sensors
  • Schedule Tasks & Create Automations
  • Link Two HomePods for Stereo Sound
  • Whole Home Audio with Multiple HomePods

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  • About this Deal:
    • This Pre-Order Price is a slight savings over the MSRP of $299.99.
    • Limit 3 per Member

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Written by Andy_1234
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About the Poster
Costco Wholesale has for their Members: Apple HomePod 2nd Gen Smart Speaker Pre-Order (White or Midnight) for $289.99. Shipping is $2.99.

Thanks to Community Member Andy_1234 for sharing this deal.
  • Note: This product is available for Presell, and is expected to ship between 02/03/2023 and 03/10/2023.
About this Item:
  • 1 x 4" Woofer & 5 x Beamforming Tweeters
  • Place HomePod Anywhere with Room Sensing
  • Siri Built-In for Voice Control
  • Control Playback & Smart Home Devices
  • Compatible with Matter and Thread
  • Sound, Temperature & Humidity Sensors
  • Schedule Tasks & Create Automations
  • Link Two HomePods for Stereo Sound
  • Whole Home Audio with Multiple HomePods

Editor's Notes

Written by SlickDealio
  • About this Deal:
    • This Pre-Order Price is a slight savings over the MSRP of $299.99.
    • Limit 3 per Member

Original Post

Written by Andy_1234

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kijb
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A bit of research shows:

- Both Gen 1 and Gen 2 has no Spotify native software support. (Spotify connects through Airplay, which means Siri cannot communicate back and forth with the Spotify App)

- Gen 1 (2018) pricing was cut down due to lackluster sales from $349 to $299 then later discontinued in 2021. Pricing rumors had it start at $199. But Gen 2 (2023) pricing is at $299, again.

- Gen 2 has the S7 chip which Apple shares usage for their Apple watch series. The S7 shares the same SoC architecture with Apple Watch S6, S7 and S8 series. These are based off the A13 bionic chip. For context, the same A13 bionic chip is in the iPhone 11 (2020), iPhone SE 2nd Gen (2020), and iPad 9th Gen (2021). HomePod Gen 1 had the A8 chip, which was a powerful chip at that time but now discontinued.

- Supports Bluetooth 5.0

- Gen 1 had WiFi 5. Gen 2 has WiFi 4.

- Gen 1 had 7 tweeters and Gen 2 has 5.

- Gen 1 had 6 mics and Gen 2 has 4.

- Slightly shorter and noticeably lighter than Gen 1.

- New color Midnight available on the Gen 2.

- Gen 2 has the new temperature and humidity sensors, in which the HomePod Mini will also acquire through a software update. Temp and humidity hardware on the HomePod Mini was secretly available. HomePod Gen 1 support is unknown.

- Listens and sends alert based on Smoke and Monoxide alarms.

- Full-screen, and now bigger display located at the top of the device compared to Gen 1.

- No headphone jack.

- Thread support.

- Matter compatible.

- Dolby Atmos capable.

- Gen 2 has now a detachable power cord.
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SlickArm6620
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Get them at 15% off. That is $255 indirectly from Apple. Their $100 gift cards are often available for $85. Look for those.
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I'll take both and pay shipping. Gladly
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MarkAELSUJan 21, 2023 12:43 PM
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Quote from Mydiscover :
This thing is trash. Still have 2 of the first gens I picked up for $100 each and have no need for them. Would glady give them away if i could.
I'll take both and pay shipping. Gladly
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CoolAppliance356Jan 21, 2023 12:44 PM
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Quote from Mydiscover :
This thing is trash. Still have 2 of the first gens I picked up for $100 each and have no need for them. Would glady give them away if i could.
You won't? $100 for both?
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MasalaWalaJan 21, 2023 12:44 PM
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Quote from Mydiscover :
This thing is trash. Still have 2 of the first gens I picked up for $100 each and have no need for them. Would glady give them away if i could.
I'll pay you for shipping.
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svinokotJan 21, 2023 1:00 PM
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He seems like a troll in this case. Sitting on a deals site trashing something he bought and claiming he would give it away for free)))
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EFR57Jan 21, 2023 1:49 PM
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Anxious to see some size specs and and reviews. Bought some home minis a few weeks ago. Mini was an exaggeration. Surprised how small they were…music to match. Some were comparing them to Sonos Ones…not even close.
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SexxiirexxiiJan 21, 2023 2:01 PM
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Quote from Mydiscover :
This thing is trash. Still have 2 of the first gens I picked up for $100 each and have no need for them. Would glady give them away if i could.
Gimme dat
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MikeyMike01Jan 21, 2023 2:44 PM
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Quote from Mydiscover :
This thing is trash. Still have 2 of the first gens I picked up for $100 each and have no need for them. Would glady give them away if i could.
This is objectively false considering how strong the resale market has been.
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Quote from Mydiscover :
This thing is trash. Still have 2 of the first gens I picked up for $100 each and have no need for them. Would glady give them away if i could.
I'll take them.
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Get them at 15% off. That is $255 indirectly from Apple. Their $100 gift cards are often available for $85. Look for those.
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Quote from SlickArm6620 :
Get them at 15% off. That is $255 indirectly from Apple. Their $100 gift cards are often available for $85. Look for those.
From where?

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