If you like video calls you might consider the Meta Portal, which is being discontinued and is on sale starting at just $49 for a 10-inch display.
The Meta (Facebook) Portal is a smart video device used to make video calls with other users who have a Portal or any smart device with Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp or Zoom. In addition to video calls, the Portal can be used as an Amazon Alexa device to answer questions, play music, set alarms, and provide news, weather, traffic, and other real-time information.
Meta has announced they will discontinue most Portal models and has the most popular models at fire sale prices.
The Portal comes in four models, listed below.
- Portal, with a 10-inch HD display, $49 (reg. price $179)
- Portal TV, which uses your TV for video, $59 (reg. price $149)
- Portal Go, with a built-in battery and 10-inch HD display, $199 (not on sale)
- Portal+, with a 14-inch HD display, $348 (not on sale)
You can compare the devices or place an order at:
Get free shipping, and send for free to two different addresses if you want to send one to a friend or family member.
You can also find the Portal on sale at Best Buy; some stores have the Portal in stock: Meta Portal Sale at Best Buy
Facebook Portal Intro, Review
The Facebook Portal has become particularly popular with grandparents, according to C/Net. “Facebook Portal is finally a hit, thanks to a pandemic and your grandparents,” the publication says.
Below are video introductions from Facebook followed by a review of the portal from C/Net.
More from Facebook about Portal
Facebook Portal Youtube Channel
About Facebook Portal
Facebook Portal is a brand of smart displays developed in 2018 by Facebook. There are four models: Portal, Portal Plus, Portal Mini, and Portal TV. Facebook Portal provides video chat via Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp. The device comes with a built-in camera that can automatically zoom and track people’s movements. The devices are integrated with Amazon Alexa.
