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An already impressive smart display gets some new tricks, but still lacks software support

 SPECIFICATIONS

Screen 10.1-inch touch-sensitive Front camera 13MP Screen rotation 175 degrees Audio 1-inch stereo tweeters plus 3-inch woofer Connectivity Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth, Zigbee Processor MediaTek 8183 plus Amazon AZ1 Neural Edge Dimensions 251x230x172mm Weight 2.56kg

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From £239 amazon.co.uk

The Echo as a concept has only been with us for six years, but it’s been gathering hardware updates the whole time. Its latest is a 10.1-inch screen that – no joke – follows you around the room.

The idea is that you can always see it clearly, and the new third generation Echo Show 10 joins the Echo Show 5 and 8, which remain on sale. This is the one to go for, however, if you’re keen to get the full-fat, fully featured, full-on Amazon Echo experience for your home. You get the biggest screen in the Echo range, the best audio (the Echo Studio apart), and that motion capability that actually turns out to be less gimmicky than you might think. It all means that the Echo Show 10 is the best Alexa speaker out there when it comes to features, so let’s dig into everything you need to know about the device.

The new Echo Show 10 can be yours in either black or white – or, as Amazon has it, charcoal or glacier white. Both look suitably smart and classy, and you can pick whichever fits your home decor best. The colouring extends all around the device in this case, from the fabric that covers the main speaker unit to the bezels that surround the screen.

SPIN MACHINE

The Show’s most headlinegrabbing feature is it turns to face you during calls, streaming sessions or when you fire off voice commands. And thanks to its brushless motor, it does so silently.