Get an Amazon Echo for cheap

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You want an Echo. They’re nifty! But, maybe you don’t want to shell out $165 to get one. Well, here’s an idea: why don’t you get a certified refurbished Amazon Echo? It’s a previously owned Echo that Amazon has tested, spiffed up, and guarantees works just like a brand-new one—only it’s about half as expensive.

It’ll still do all the things an Echo does—answer your questions, play your music, tell you about the weather, turn off and on your lights—and it’s integrated with more apps and services every day

The certified refurbished Echo comes with a limited one-year warranty, which should ease any doubts you have about the previous owner

They’re available right now for $79.99. Read more...