5/27/2023 0 Comments Lenovo smart qcast![]() The triangular panels of the stand let the Smart Display sit in landscape or portrait orientation, but the portrait orientation is currently only used for video calls made with Google Duo. The screen is the centerpiece of the device, but the curved edges and black-and-white elements surrounding it make the speaker seem natural and unobtrusive in most rooms.Ī pyramid-shaped stand extends from the left and bottom sides of the back of the Smart Display, holding the screen very steady at a slight tilt to make it easier to see from above (such as when you're standing over a counter or nightstand). The Smart Display exudes a very versatile, neutral aesthetic, featuring a two-tone front panel with a completely flat, black-bordered screen next to a prominent white speaker grille, all framed by a rectangular white bezel with friendly, rounded corners. (Opens in a new window) Read Our Harman Kardon Invoke Review At 6.8 by 12.4 by 5.3 inches, the 10-inch Smart Display is much larger than the Echo Show, but its rounded corners and white speaker grill make it look a lot friendlier. The two-inch active speaker driver on the 10-inch model is slightly larger than the 1.75-inch driver on the 8-inch version, but both use the same 10 watts of power and twin passive tweeters. Besides their physical size, the larger model we tested features a 1,920-by-1,200 resolution and a bamboo back panel, while the smaller Smart Display has a 1,280-by-800 resolution and a soft-touch gray back panel. The Lenovo Smart Display comes in 8- and 10-inch screen size versions, respectively retailing for $199.99 and $249.99. We tested the $249.99 10-inch model, and while it isn't as powerful as the Google Home Max on the audio front, it helps further narrow the gap between Alexa and Google Assistant, and makes an attractive addition to any Google-centric household. Whereas Amazon has offered the screen-equipped Echo Show and Echo Spot for some time now, the Lenovo Smart Display is the first smart speaker to pair hands-free Google Assistant voice control with a touch-screen display. Google Assistant has pretty much caught up to Amazon Alexa in just about every way but one: Hardware. ![]() Voice and video chat only through Google Duo.Relatively weak bass and low overall audio power.How to Set Up Two-Factor Authentication.How to Record the Screen on Your Windows PC or Mac.How to Convert YouTube Videos to MP3 Files.How to Save Money on Your Cell Phone Bill.How to Free Up Space on Your iPhone or iPad.How to Block Robotexts and Spam Messages.
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