Amazon Echo devices have been evolving and there's a big sale going on now. Choose the right one for your college student. (Courtesy of Amazon)

“Alexa, How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.” I love your weather reports, news updates, playlists, shopping lists, jokes, alarms, timers, word games and so much more. How could I live without you?

Well, many students are heading to college this fall and an Alexa digital assistant is a great tool to give them. Amazon is offering a back-to-school sale to make it easy to equip your student. Various Echo/Alexa devices are on sale now through Aug. 21. Find the model most appropriate for your student in the roundup below and order now before the sale ends.

Get sunglasses, prescription glasses or blue-light filters with built-in advantages of Alexa... on sale. (Courtesy of Amazon)

Echo Frames ($144.99, originally $269.99) are Alexa on the go. One of the newest iterations of Amazon’s Echo technology, they’re available as blue-light filters, prescription frames or sunglasses. They let you make calls, listen to podcasts and Audible books, set reminders, add to your to-do lists, get the news and control your smart home. They direct sound to your ears and minimize what others hear. Price may vary slightly depending on size and function.

This Echo version takes little space and still offers multiple functions including streaming songs from Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify, Sirius XM, and others. (Courtesy of Amazon)

Echo Dot - 3rd Gen 2018 release ($24.99, originally $39.99) is one of the most basic and low-cost Echo devices, but still rich with functionality.

Echo dot sphere is available with a battery base or a Mandalorian child base. (Courtesy of Amazon)

Echo Dot - 4th Gen ($39.99, originally $49.99) is known for its ability to stream quality music. Like other Echo devices, it can call friends and family who have the Alexa app or an Echo device.

The Echo Dot with clock comes in glacier white and twilight blue. (Courtesy of Amazon)

Echo Dot - 4th Gen with clock ($49.99, originally $59.99) shows the time, alarms and timers on the LED display in addition to standard functions.

This Alexa Show is available in three colors. (Courtesy of Amazon)

Echo Show 5 - 2nd Gen ($39.99, originally $84.99) has a video display where you can see alarms and timers, check your calendar, the news, make video calls and stream music and shows.

This sophisticated Alexa Show can organize your family. (Courtesy of Amazon)

Echo Show 15 - 15.6-inch smart display ($189.99, originally $249.99) might be a little too sophisticated for that college student, but why not add this digital bulletin board on steroids to your home. Use widgets to keep the family on track with shared calendars, personal sticky notes, to-do lists, shopping lists and assigned reminders. Also, get daily recipe ideas, cook along hands-free with step-by-step instructions, add ingredients to your shopping cart or simply order meal kits or takeout.

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