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Dash is real.

by simonk 11y ago

Dash is real.

zaroth 11y ago
No it's not.
- pimlottc 11y ago
  They've certainly gone to a lot of trouble writing support docs if it's not real: http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html/ref=hp_bc_nav?ie=UTF8&nodeId=201706050 http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html/ref=hp_b...
  - just150e 11y ago
    Did you read those docs? > Note: You may need to increase your iPhone volume, since Dash Button uses ultrasonic tones to sync with your iPhone during setup. If prompted, drag the volume slider to the recommended level, at or above where it says Best. Ultrasonic tone sync?
    - zaroth 11y ago
      I actually wrote a library that does this, FSK to WAV and back is just a few lines of code, and fairly reliable. There are even Javascript libraries that can do it. I think it probably is real, it just shouldn't be. :-/
    - techstrategist 11y ago
      Ultrasonic communication is also used by some of the 2nd screen tv apps.
    - kevinoconnor7 11y ago
      Doesn't the Chromecast have that capability?
    - JoblessWonder 11y ago
      Isn't that what Clinkle was supposed to be using? It was supposed to be the hot new tech that could replace NFC. Or something or other... [1] http://www.thewire.com/technology/2013/07/what-is-clinkle/66792/ http://www.thewire.com/technology/2013/07/what-is-clinkle/66...
    - cbhl 11y ago
      That's actually pretty established technology nowadays. I'm not surprised they're using it.
- Delmania 11y ago
  Dash is 100% real: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-tn-amazon-dash-button-20150331-story.html http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-tn-amazon-dash-button-....
- ctdonath 11y ago
  No reason it shouldn't be. Brilliant idea: put a "reorder consumable product" right where you will be the moment you realize you need to reorder a particular consumable product. Running low on laundry detergent? TP? fabric softener? trash bags? push button. You walk away from that location, you'll immediately forget you needed to order (which means drive to store or fiddle with browser). Devices can be built dirt cheap now: button, minimal wifi, ease setup via (yes) nigh-unto-free microphone. App gathers requests, confirms them (my first thought was "great, kids sit there pushing button and order 137 bottles of Tide"), done, product arrives in 24/48 hours. Sign me up.

Dash is real.

by simonk 11y ago

Dash is real.

zaroth 11y ago

No it's not.

pimlottc 11y ago
They've certainly gone to a lot of trouble writing support docs if it's not real: http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html/ref=hp_bc_nav?ie=UTF8&nodeId=201706050 http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html/ref=hp_b...
- just150e 11y ago
  Did you read those docs? > Note: You may need to increase your iPhone volume, since Dash Button uses ultrasonic tones to sync with your iPhone during setup. If prompted, drag the volume slider to the recommended level, at or above where it says Best. Ultrasonic tone sync?
  - zaroth 11y ago
    I actually wrote a library that does this, FSK to WAV and back is just a few lines of code, and fairly reliable. There are even Javascript libraries that can do it. I think it probably is real, it just shouldn't be. :-/
  - techstrategist 11y ago
    Ultrasonic communication is also used by some of the 2nd screen tv apps.
  - kevinoconnor7 11y ago
    Doesn't the Chromecast have that capability?
  - JoblessWonder 11y ago
    Isn't that what Clinkle was supposed to be using? It was supposed to be the hot new tech that could replace NFC. Or something or other... [1] http://www.thewire.com/technology/2013/07/what-is-clinkle/66792/ http://www.thewire.com/technology/2013/07/what-is-clinkle/66...
  - cbhl 11y ago
    That's actually pretty established technology nowadays. I'm not surprised they're using it.
Delmania 11y ago
Dash is 100% real: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-tn-amazon-dash-button-20150331-story.html http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-tn-amazon-dash-button-....
ctdonath 11y ago
No reason it shouldn't be. Brilliant idea: put a "reorder consumable product" right where you will be the moment you realize you need to reorder a particular consumable product. Running low on laundry detergent? TP? fabric softener? trash bags? push button. You walk away from that location, you'll immediately forget you needed to order (which means drive to store or fiddle with browser). Devices can be built dirt cheap now: button, minimal wifi, ease setup via (yes) nigh-unto-free microphone. App gathers requests, confirms them (my first thought was "great, kids sit there pushing button and order 137 bottles of Tide"), done, product arrives in 24/48 hours. Sign me up.