The upcoming Google Home Speaker, priced at $99, has begun pre-orders and is expected to ship shortly. Early access to the device was gained by a user who purchased it ahead of its official release at a Walmart store. This incident highlights a common occurrence where products occasionally appear on shelves before their scheduled launch.
Initial impressions reveal that the speaker features a fixed power cable, measuring just under 5 feet, a change from previous models that had removable cables. This detail, while mentioned by Google, may have been overlooked by many potential buyers. The user, an audio engineer, noted that the speaker delivers satisfactory sound quality, potentially serving as a primary audio source in a living room setting.
While audio performance appears promising, the lack of apparent ports or entry points for connections has raised some concerns. As pre-orders are currently open, further evaluations of the speaker’s capabilities will be awaited once more units are available for testing.