I’m finally ready for a smart calendar – why the Echo Show 16 stands out

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ZDNET’s key takeaways

  • The Echo Show 16 is looking like Amazon’s best Alexa device ever.
  • It comes at a price of $500 or $570, depending on the display.
  • The device serves as a calendar, smart home hub, and more.

I’ve never claimed to be the most organized person, and I’m fully aware I need to take steps to be more on top of appointments, schedules, to-do lists, and everything that comes with family life. I’ve been tempted by smart display calendars like the Skylight, but they seemed a little gimmicky and expensive for what’s essentially a large tablet. (ZDNET’s Maria Diaz argues against that gimmick notion, by the way.)

The Echo Show 16, though, might just be the device that gets me to take the leap.

Also: Echo Show 16 makes Apple’s 7-inch HomeView look puny

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