Echo (2nd generation) review: Better than the original, but not as important
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Interested in voice-based home control? Buy an Echo Dot. Interested in multi-room audio? Buy a Sonos One.
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Echo (2nd generation) review: Better than the original, but not as important
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Echo (2nd gen): Should you upgrade?
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