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CNET’s expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise. The Lenovo Smart Clock Essential looks a bit dated, despite ...

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The original Lenovo Smart Clock was one of the first smart alarms that I actually liked. I generally prefer simpler alarms, but Lenovo's model brought an elegant touchscreen to the bedside so you ...

The Smart Clock Essential really blurs smart display lines. Aesthetics aside, Lenovo’s new device probably has more in common with the Echo Dot with Clock than it does the company’s first-generation ...

We’ve enjoyed our time with Lenovo’s Smart Clocks, which pack nice displays and Google Assistant voice functionality into a series of cute-looking alarm clocks for your nightstand. But if you prefer ...

It’s been more than a year since Lenovo launched the Google-powered Smart Clock, and that little thing has been pretty well-received. The company noted in a press briefing that the device has received ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. I spent a week with the Lenovo Smart Clock Essential with Alexa on my bedside table, and I’m still unsure why ...

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