Lenovo Smart Clock / Smart Clock Essential

JDxtra · 01-01-2021 8:09pm

CWF wrote: »

The original is €39.99 (black) in curry's and the essential is €59.99.

Which one is better? Does original have a night light

They are very different units - the essential is not worth €59.99. Think of it like your normal bedside clock radio, but with a smart speaker. Wait and it'll be on sale again if this is the unit you want.

CWF · 01-01-2021 8:23pm

JDxtra wrote: »

They are very different units - the essential is not worth €59.99. Think of it like your normal bedside clock radio, but with a smart speaker. Wait and it'll be on sale again if this is the unit you want.

Is the original worth €40?

JDxtra · 01-01-2021 8:49pm

CWF wrote: »

Is the original worth €40?

Yes, €39.99 is a decent price for those.

dinneenp · 22-06-2021 12:33pm

Echo Show 5 (1st gen) for €46.76 for Amazon Prime Day(s) deal. You need to have Prime- link

I prefer Alexa than Google Assist, considering buying one and selling my Lenovo Smart clock.

_Kaiser_ · 22-06-2021 1:15pm

dinneenp wrote: »

Echo Show 5 (1st gen) for €46.76 for Amazon Prime Day(s) deal. You need to have Prime- link

I prefer Alexa than Google Assist, considering buying one and selling my Lenovo Smart clock.

I bought a Show 5 myself as the Lenovo one was very unstable on WiFi I found and the dependency on the link to a mobile didn't help.

The Show 5 connects directly to WiFi and is a lot more reliable.

Snotty · 22-06-2021 9:54pm

Anyone else really disappointed in the clock, I bought it on the original bargain alert but last week I just unplugged it and took out my only alarm clock.
The routines starting in the morning is hit and miss and the Good Morning alarm is terrible and not customisable enough. Am I alone?

brightkane · 23-06-2021 9:31am

If anyone is getting rid of a clock let me know, cheers

Super-Rush · 23-06-2021 11:28am

Mines worked perfectly since i got it last year.

Routines all work fine, alarm goes off when its supposed to and its great for playing music.

PreCocious · 23-06-2021 2:12pm

brightkane wrote: »

If anyone is getting rid of a clock let me know, cheers

I've an essential (new, unboxed) available if you're interested.

Doodah7 · 14-09-2021 1:35pm

The Smart Clock Essential is reduced to €20 plus €6.73 shipping until midnight tonight for anyone interested.

https://www.lenovo.com/ie/en/smart-devices/smart-home/smart-home-series/Smart-Clock-Essential/p/ZZISZSDCD05

Masala · 14-09-2021 2:20pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117889544#Comment_117889544

Many thanks ... needed another one for kitchen!

Mine came in as €28.27. Won't fall out over it!!

Wheety · 14-09-2021 5:36pm

Why did I buy one? 😂

JDxtra · 14-09-2021 5:56pm

These are quite unique devices, I do like them. There are some downsides (slow to charge devices from USB, thin audio) - but for a bedside clock radio, they are perfect due to the display (it's not a screen).

You'd hardly buy a normal bedside clock at that price!

byte · 14-09-2021 10:19pm

Gah, said there were a few items left, but then went out of stock when I was finishing my order! Ah well.

Thanks @Doodah7 for the heads-up!

adrian522 · 23-09-2021 11:58am

Got stung for €16.52 customs charge from UPS today. Luckily I had some cash but he only had change in 10c and 20c coins. Bit of a mess all in all.

lesterburnham · 23-09-2021 12:31pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117928347#Comment_117928347

I hope you got a receipt?

Doodah7 · 23-09-2021 12:35pm

I ordered two and they both arrived today in the one box. No issues although the box very battered and the customs papers were missing (torn from its plastic covering). It actually looked like the box had been opened and re-sealed as there was 'Security'-worded tape holding it together. No other documentation included either although the padded packaging was still there.

Checking the tracking, my dispatch email came from Lenovo EU although the parcel was shipped from Preston in the UK.

I would pursue with Lenovo if it was me. Their Irish online store is operated by Digital River Ireland Ltd. so that would be my first port of call.

adrian522 · 23-09-2021 1:56pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117928503#Comment_117928503

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117928520#Comment_117928520

Yes, have the receipt, bit of a joke that they can't accept card payments, can't give change, he had to go raiding the coins I assume he uses for paying tolls etc.

I was onto Digital River and they said they would refund, was on the call for 20+ mins, they are saying the attachment is too big and are looking for a file size less than 0.4MB. Apparently a 2MB file crashed their system.

_Kaiser_ · 23-09-2021 10:17pm

I really wouldn't bother with these guys.

I got the better of the two but had constant problems with it disconnecting from WiFi /my phone so it's now in a press and I replaced it with an Echo Show 5 which at least is a standalone device.

Genghis · 25-09-2021 12:07am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117931020#Comment_117931020

Interested in selling?

Wheety · 11-10-2021 12:34pm

Mine never arrived despite UPS saying it was delivered. Getting a refund. I'm probably better off.

Masala · 11-10-2021 3:13pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118004057#Comment_118004057

probably for the best!!!!!

Other half laughs at me shouting 'Alexa ... no Google .... no HELLO Google .... sorry Hi Google ..... Jaysus what is her name again!..'

JethroC · 20-10-2021 1:31pm

Smart clock is back on sale now

Dubl07 · 20-10-2021 1:55pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118004057#Comment_118004057

Getting a refund? You'd better be prepared for a LONG wait. They're notorious for apologising for the inconvenience, but seem to hold on to other people's money.