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Amazon Dash Buttons

10 years ago

last modified: 10 years ago

I can see how this idea may have a down side, especially if you have kids. It is a little device with a button on it. Each device is for one product, they cost around $5, (you get a credit for the button cost the first time you use it) and are set to wirelessly order the product each time you press the button. So they have dash buttons for laundry detergent, pet food, trash bags, etc.

I believe there is a fail-safe where you can't order more until the first button push order is delivered.

But if you have a basket of these dash buttons sitting around and your toddler pushes all of the buttons, it looks like you would get a lot of stuff that you might not be ready to order yet.

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moonie_57 (8 NC)

10 years ago

I worked full-time and raised 3 kids with a husband that worked out of town a lot. The kids did sports and all those weekend activities that kids do. I can't imagine someone being too busy that they can't take 2 minutes to order a product online if it can't be bought at the grocery store.

I'm guessing this will be a passing tech fad. But I don't want to short change myself so please let me know if I'm missing something here! :)

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Jennifer
10 years ago
I'm afraid I would just lose it lol.
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Elmer J Fudd
10 years ago
last modified: 10 years ago
With all the poisons and other dangers in a house, anyone with little kids/toddlers around is already in "safety mode" and would probably view a few Amazon order buttons as easy to handle and the least of their concerns.
graywings123
10 years ago
I agree - a passing tech fad.
pattyxlynn
10 years ago
last modified: 10 years ago
I think the concept is brilliant for a very different reason. I have a condition that impairs my Executive Function (short term memory, etc.). I can load the washer and realize we need laundry detergent and head straight to my laptop to order some. However, a fly will whiz by and distract me and that's that. I forget. Lists don't help, writing it down doesn't help, even carrying an empty detergent container might or might not help. I could set it down to type on the laptop and that same fly will buzz me again and I'll forget. Good thing my DH usually does laundry. Seriously though, those would be great to have right on an appliance where I could just push the button right away.

I haven't ordered any yet but I'm thinking about it. I even plan on mentioning it to my team of doctors when I next go in for my semi-yearly appointment. They are a Center of Excellence for the disease and can then mention it to other patients.

ETA: I think the brilliant part is that these stick right on an appliance or near where you use the product.
chisue
10 years ago
This is good for Amazon, but seems frivolous for most people. It reminds me of the refrigerator that keeps track of what's in it 'for you'. Who is *that* distracted/incompetent (other than Patty, who has a legitimate case).
dedtired
10 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
If it could magically make the item appear before you, I might get some. Would be nice to order TP just when you need it. Other than that, no.
kathyg_in_mi
10 years ago
OOH, they have one for Jack Daniels!!! LOL!
pattyxlynn
10 years ago
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Strange. My email said the following was posted but now I don't see it...

Lucille said: Pattyxlynn, I'm just curious, how do you remember what you plan to talk to your doctors about?

Anyway, Lucille, to answer your question, my husband goes with me to my doctors' appointments. We keep a running list, which takes awhile to compile because I'm forgetful as to what to add (shock!). Too bad I can't carry him around in my back pocket all the time!
Jasdip
9 years ago
I wonder if this is what was just mentioned on the radio. Amazon is being sued and has to pay $30 million for purchases bought by their kids. There's an app that is not password protected and the kids were ordering stuff like crazy.

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