Often, the original meaning of these cultural elements is lost or distorted, and such displays are often viewed as disrespectful by members of the originating culture, or even as a form of desecration.
Amazon unveils new Echo Dot 2nd generation, launches Oct. 20 for $50. gallery. Amazon hasnât had stock of the original Echo Dot for months, and now we know why. The company unveiled a second-generation Echo Dot on Tuesday with a much more affordable price tag and improved voice recognition. The new Echo Dot, available in black or white and with a slightly changed design, will sell for just $49.99 when it launches in the U.S. on October 20.
Answer Wiki. The Amazon Echo and Amazon Echo Dot are stationary devices (they need to be plugged in). The difference between them is that the Amazon Echo has a much better speaker built in, while the Dot is intended for use with an external speaker via line out/Bluetooth. The Dot is much smaller and cheaper so if you want Alexa in multiple locations, it's the best option.