Google Nest Hub Max - Chalk

I replaced an older Hub and this one is much larger. It is great for calls to the Grandkids. The speaker also plays music pretty well. It was extremely easy to set up! I use it for daily morning routines and also timers while cooking. Podcasts and news while getting ready for work etc.

I picked this up thinking "Max" meant it had a V8 engine under the hood, but it turns out it just means it's been eating its vegetables. The screen is gorgeous and the speakers actually have some kick, but the software is still running at the same "leisurely" pace as my smaller Nest Hubs. It's the same brain, just in a much larger body. That said, it has become the ultimate desk companion. It handles my constant stream of questions like a pro and pulls up videos without me having to sacrifice any real estate on my actual PC monitor—which, with my setup, is precious cargo. The best part? It actually knows its place. It picks up my voice in the office and stays quiet when I'm in another room, which is more than I can say for some people. If you want a big, beautiful screen for Gemini to show off on and you don't mind the "relaxed" software speed, this is a great choice. It does exactly what I need it to do—just with a bigger footprint!