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by macintux 3061 days ago
> So I don't get the appeal of HomePod if the main draw is its sound capabilities when compared to Echo or Google Home.

The impression I get from various discussions is its sound capabilities are better than nearly anything else under $1000.

As Om indicates, I don't think it's Google and Amazon that Apple is aiming for here. They're not trying to make a smart speaker play: they're trying to make a music play.