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Facebook Portal Mini 8” (2nd Gen), Facebook Messenger Video-Call Device w/ Alexa Built-in (White) $99 Delivered @ Facebook

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Facebook Portal Mini 8” (2nd Gen), Facebook Messenger Video-Call Device w/ Alexa Built-in (White) $99 Delivered @ Facebook
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thebadmachine on 15/12/2020 - 17:33 portal.facebook.com (517 clicks)
Last edited 15/12/2020 - 21:09

Looks like another repeat of the “Early Black Friday Sale” and “Black Friday Sale” (same prices), this time it is a “Early Boxing Day Sale” I guess.

Warning: Need to have genuine Facebook account to use this device.
Any new created accounts may be banned after signing into the device according to this review (and Facebook support ignores you).
(Review 2, Review 3, Review 4 )

Notes: Alexa Built-in is limited in ability compared to Amazon Echo products.
User experience / features of Portal are affected when using with WhatsApp account only.
Only Portal Mini ($99) is 50% off.

“Requires wireless Internet connection and Facebook or WhatsApp account.”

“Some features, including "Hey Portal", Facebook Watch, Facebook Gaming, Facebook Live and display settings aren't available when you set up your Portal with WhatsApp only or when a WhatsApp-only login exists on a shared device.”

Same as previous cheapest ever deal (also was White only).

- Portal Mini 8 inch (White) $199 $99 Delivered

  • Smart Camera (13MP - 114° field of view): Portal Mini's Smart Camera uses AI to keep everyone in the frame – panning and zooming automatically no matter where the conversation goes.

  • Display (8 inch): HD adaptive screen matches colour and lighting of room

  • Smart Sound: 4-mic array

  • Speakers (10W): Front-porting stereo speakers and a rear woofer

  • Privacy and security: Mic and camera disable switch, integrated camera cover.

  • Comes with: Alexa Built-in

  • Dimensions 15.01cm h x 21.46cm w x 12.7cm d (landscape)

  • Rotation: Works in portrait or landscape

  • Input: Touchscreen

  • Wi-Fi: 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz

  • In the box: Portal Mini, power cord, quick-start guide

- Portal 10 inch (White) $279 $179 Delivered

  • Same as “Portal Mini” but Display (10 inch)

  • Dimensions: 17.85cm h x 25.98cm w x 14.12cm d (landscape)

- Portal TV $229 $199 Delivered

- Portal+ $449 $349 Delivered

13.2 Products purchased on the Site may require the use of an active Facebook account. In order to use the Products, a user may be required to log in to the Product with an active Facebook account. In the event the user’s Facebook account is suspended, disabled, or deleted, the Product may not be useable by such user until the user has an active Facebook account again.

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  • Manny Calavera on 15/12/2020 - 17:35
    +27

    Well here's a device that has no business existing.

    • MagnamoniousRex on 15/12/2020 - 18:42
      +3

      At least IngSoc gave you the telescreen for free

  • skido on 15/12/2020 - 17:36
    +3

    google nest hub ftw

  • Wilder94 on 15/12/2020 - 17:38
    +13

    Facebook account needed to use.

    Hard pass

  • OzYY on 15/12/2020 - 17:38

    Anyone know if I can use that to do a normal whatsapp voice call?

    • thebadmachine on 15/12/2020 - 17:42
      +1

      Yes you can, but according to reviews your phone must be nearby.
      Apparently it needs to piggy back off phone when doing WhatsApp call because WhatsApp encryption yada yada.

      Also you will be missing some features if you set up the device with only WhatsApp account. There are only 2 options, you MUST set it up with either Facebook or WhatsApp account, and only with Facebook account do you get all the features of Portal.

  • cloud68 on 15/12/2020 - 17:39
    +1

    Errrr is this the same as that device they talked about on social dilemma? Maybe not but I’m trying my hardest staying away from anything facebook.

  • unco on 15/12/2020 - 17:39
    +1

    Yeah nah

  • kev98 on 15/12/2020 - 17:44
    +8

    Will Zuckerberg watch me sleep? (I want him to)

    • thebadmachine on 15/12/2020 - 17:55

      Or you could use Facebook Live to live-stream yourself 24/7 so everyone can watch you sleep.

  • duncan1987 on 15/12/2020 - 17:45
    +2

    You have to pay to get your data stolen? big NO!!!!

    • Wonderstache on 15/12/2020 - 17:50

      Just like all the other home devices people are snapping up.

  • dddddog on 15/12/2020 - 17:57

    weird. i didn't expect this to pop up..
    but I wonder if it would be a good addition for my mothers home - an easy way for her to keep in touch with me as I live abroad.

    • thebadmachine on 15/12/2020 - 18:00

      Please read the deal description including links.

      I think for those who understand & are ok with this, it will be just like any other video call assistant device (Google / Amazon etc).

  • yjm on 15/12/2020 - 18:03
    +2

    FB is not trustworthy.

  • thebadmachine on 15/12/2020 - 18:04
    +5

    Interesting Portal Mini is posted on ozbargain at half price (50% off) and gets barely any votes, but Sony PS5 gets posted at full price (RRP) and gets so many votes.

    I understand Sony has a better reputation than Facebook but half price is half price and this is bargain website.

    • humbala on 15/12/2020 - 18:34
      +2

      I think the problem is trust issue.

      For example, if you post half price Google nest hub people will people go crazy. Not saying google is trustworthy, but definitely have more trust than Mark Zucker.

    • User2049 on 15/12/2020 - 18:34
      +2

      People want a PS5 very few people want this regardless of the price.

      • thebadmachine on 15/12/2020 - 19:11

        I think this product is more useful, has actual function (video-call / smart home control).

        Maybe PS5 = kind of expensive “hype” product with less function more entertainment (video-game / blu-ray player) is more popular now.
        People are saving up money to buy just 1x hype product, so they can be seen as popular / in fashion i guess.

  • dansblackcat on 15/12/2020 - 18:29
    +2

    Yeah I don't get all the negative votes. A bargain is a bargain. Just because you need a facebook account to use a device isn't a reason to leave a neg I don't think?
    Surely people wouldn't leave negs for items requiring Ebay plus, Amazon prime or Costco accounts?

  • TEER3X on 15/12/2020 - 18:32

    Privacy and security: Mic and camera disable switch, integrated camera cover.

    Good feature.

  • ShouldIBuyIt on 15/12/2020 - 18:52

    Why??

  • Farrba on 15/12/2020 - 19:15

    isnt better to get a samsung tab or ipad? dont think you can use them for browsing webpages.

    • thebadmachine on 15/12/2020 - 19:24

      Similar to Google Home Hub / Amazon Echo Show products it is basically a simple version Android tablet (limited apps), but with better sound quality (bigger speakers).
      It only has a few additional apps like Zoom, Spotify etc and it has browser to view webpages & play YouTube video etc.

      But tablet is different use it has battery & is light / portable (also I think more expensive).
      This is more leave at home for video-calling, music playing & smart home control only.
      And maybe reading recipe or watching YouTube.

  • aurotaro on 15/12/2020 - 19:40
    +4

    My kid loves it. Chats with her cousins and gparents and can run around when doing so and the camera tracking motion is pretty cool. It's missing some features, like screen lock during video call so kid doesn't just keep pressing the button but $99?, winner if you ask me. s

    Switch off the microphone and camera when not in use for privacy purposes. Whatsapp and Messenger contacts are great since almost everyone we know has at least one of them accounts.

    Oh by the way, I didn't login to facebook and it works just fine.

    "Hey Google, do any parents have Google Duo?" Yeah, nah.

  • Farrba on 15/12/2020 - 20:51

    is there actually a fb app to watch some fb live? checked some reviews and no mention of it.

    • thebadmachine on 15/12/2020 - 21:08

      The quotes in the deal description are copy pasted from Portal website.

      “Some features, including "Hey Portal", Facebook Watch, Facebook Gaming, Facebook Live and display settings aren't available when you set up your Portal with WhatsApp only or when a WhatsApp-only login exists on a shared device.”

      So if you sign-in with Facebook account there is Facebook Watch / Gaming / Live.

      Please read deal description in full.
      You will need to use a genuine Facebook account with Portal, if you just create a new account to use with Portal (even if it is your first Facebook account) it may get banned.

  • Froot Loops on 15/12/2020 - 21:19

    Wouldn't touch anything branded with facebook with the possibility of the company being divided. Would hate to buy a device only to find out in 3 months, whatapp no longer works. In saying all this Amazon purchased Bebo has year and I am team amazon

  • winsondx on 16/12/2020 - 01:51

    zack sucks

  • ald on 16/12/2020 - 09:40

    Hah a mic/camera built in device connected to Facebook to be permanently on and I'll have to pay for it still? Out, I've sold myself to Google already, at least they're "free" (as in they don't camouflage. that I AM the product).

  • dddddog on 31/12/2020 - 19:38

    trying to buy but having issues at the checkout!
    anybody else have an issue?

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