Samsung's Music Frame speaker is more of a bargain at 69 percent off
Samsung may not be the first (or perhaps not even the fifth) company that springs to mind when you consider the major players in smart speakers, but it's tough to argue with the appeal of a speaker that's also a mountable frame. Similar to the discontinued Ikea x Sonos Symfonisk, Samsung's Music Frame can play tunes from one of many audio sources, though it's more customizable, letting you slot in up to a 8 x 10-inch physical image (8 x 8 is also an option). It's elegant and capable, like the company's own very popular The Frame TV lineup, and it's 69 percent off right now at Woot.
The Music Frame is $124.99 (originally $399.99), and comes with a one-year manufacturer warranty through Woot. This handily beats the previous low price of $195 at Amazon back in March.
This multitalented smart speaker can rest upon its included stand or be mounted to your wall. It supports Spotify Connect, Chromecast, Tidal Hi-Fi content, and Apple AirPlay. If you have select Samsung entertainment products, it supports Q-Symphony to serve as an extra channel in your surround sound setup. As an alternative to slotting in a photo, you can customize your own Art Panel via Shutterfly to fit over the Music Frame's 12.9 x 12.9-inch face.
Woot limits purchases to three per user, and it's kind of wild to think that buying that many through Woot would still have you saving $25 off the current cost of a single Music Frame via Samsung or Amazon.
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