> I'm not clear how this device is substantially better than videochatting on your laptop.
That's because you're knowledgable about technology. My grandparents are incredibly smart people but doing anything on the laptop, mobile devices; pretty much they always find a way to go down the wrong path. Always.
But a device like Echo Show (once it's setup) or a dedicate Facebook chat device? That's push button, done. Easy. No update process to deal with, no random dialogs, no spammy bloatware from terrible software vendors to confuse, etc.
For those still in society but do not have the firmest grasp of technology do still want to participate where they can. Sometimes it's not made easy enough to do, in my opinion and experience and one of the best reasons for a dedicated device such as this.
My impression is that even thumbfingered old grannies have mostly figured out Facebook, though. I'm sure there's a market for people who want to use videochat but can't manage even the very simplest of computer operations; I'm just not sure it's a very large market.
I suppose I wish them luck, in any case, if it can make a few people's lives better.
That's because you're knowledgable about technology. My grandparents are incredibly smart people but doing anything on the laptop, mobile devices; pretty much they always find a way to go down the wrong path. Always.
But a device like Echo Show (once it's setup) or a dedicate Facebook chat device? That's push button, done. Easy. No update process to deal with, no random dialogs, no spammy bloatware from terrible software vendors to confuse, etc.
For those still in society but do not have the firmest grasp of technology do still want to participate where they can. Sometimes it's not made easy enough to do, in my opinion and experience and one of the best reasons for a dedicated device such as this.