Amazon Discounts Alexa-Enabled Tap Speaker But Price Holds for Echo

Amazon cut the price of the Tap Alexa-based portable speaker to $115 from $130, but the Wednesday price was above discounted prices offered recently by retailers including Bed Bath & Beyond and B&H Photo Video (see 1608080011). Amazon called the Tap price cut a limited-time move while the Echo Dot remains unavailable. The Echo, meanwhile, continues to sell for $179 at Amazon new, and for $149 refurbished. The entry-level Kindle was discounted by 25 percent to $59 and the Paperwhite, was dropped to $99 from $119, said the Amazon deals page.