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New info on Google Pixel 2: You're not gonna like it...
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JaseMath
Member
If that's the case, then count me in. The Pixel XL 2 is way too big a phone for me anyway. Hope this is accurate!
The OP5 is a fantastic phone. Like an iPhone 7 but with an OLED, headphone jack, faster fingerprint reader, better portrait mode, slightly smaller bezels, and Android customization. It has the best and I believe fastest charging battery of any flagship phone. Much less expensive than an S8 and I'll worry less about dropping it. The only complaint I have is the lack of optical image stabilization.
The iPhone SE and the Moto E4 come to mind.
Fuck it, going to buy the Cat S60
Actually I guess Softbank has the Aquos Xx2 mini which could be ok. But it's old so pass on that too.
Alright, well...it looks like the shitty version with the chin is actually the smaller version. Dammit, I want vanilla Android on a beautiful device, but not on an enormous phone.
EDIT: Unless these case renders are accurate, in which case I'll get my wish!
That's supposed to be the regular pixel?
Omnii-chan
Member
Was considering this for my next phone purchase. Not now.
faceless007
Member
Welp, I was going to hold out for the 2 but with this nonsense and the design being basically the same, looks like I might just pull the plug on the first one while it's still available. Maybe by the time I have to upgrade next someone will have come out with a new wireless protocol that doesn't suck. I'm still not sure I trust the USB-C port with the abuse that the headphone jack can take (God knows the Lightning port isn't able to take it.)
Still don't see why any consumer would actually be in favor of this. Literally the only reason the phone makers are doing it is to externalize some of the components and pass the burden on to you to replace/maintain.
Still don't see why any consumer would actually be in favor of this. Literally the only reason the phone makers are doing it is to externalize some of the components and pass the burden on to you to replace/maintain.
DongBeetle
Banned
Well I guess I have no reason not to go iPhone this time...
Killer Queen
Banned
Faceless, I'm going to cut off your legs. But wait, before you start making a fuss, these legs are wayyyy better than your old ones, you can do all kinds of stuff with these new ones that you just couldn't with your old ones. You might be thinking, like what? well lucky for you, I've got the answer to that. You've got built in LED lights! I mean how fucking cool is that right? On top of that,been spraypainted some super cool hotrod flames onto your new prosthetics, sick right? Now you have to charge these every 12 hours or they don't work, they're not nearly as affordable as the legs you were born with and also unless you buy our athlete add on, you can't run, like at all. Maybe jog at a medium pace but that's about it. They also don't work as well as regular human legs. But that's okay! Because we're leaving your arms and knees intact in case you ever run into a situation where your legs arent working. But trust me, these are better, they just work and they look so damn cool. And I mean, if you ever get cancer at least it can't spread to your legs amirite? Just trust us, this is what you want.
Also we've already cut off your legs to make the transition as quick as possible, don't worry, you'll get used to it.
Headphone jack removal is dumb, no defending that.
Bezels, though.. sure, it's not sexy, but it is not a factor that overrides the benefits of quick updates and smoother performance with stock Android.
I have a Pixel XL and my wife got an S8+. When I see her using it, the user experience makes me glad I have the Pixel, regardless of how much sexier the form factor is.
Bezels, though.. sure, it's not sexy, but it is not a factor that overrides the benefits of quick updates and smoother performance with stock Android.
I have a Pixel XL and my wife got an S8+. When I see her using it, the user experience makes me glad I have the Pixel, regardless of how much sexier the form factor is.
kraspkibble
Permabanned.
don't care about waterproof. if a phone has it then cool but if not then it's not a deal breaking. as for no 3.5mm jack...i don't really care much either.
i'm gonna wait until both pixel 2 and iphone 8 are out before deciding what to get. honestly it'll probably just come down to what one i think looks best.
i'm gonna wait until both pixel 2 and iphone 8 are out before deciding what to get. honestly it'll probably just come down to what one i think looks best.
JaseMath
Member
According to some leaked case renders, yes.
I don't mind too much about the headphone jack. I have Bluetooth headphones and I don't care too much about AMAZING audio quality. But I was waiting on the Pixel 2 and regardless everything I see makes me less and less excited. My biggest thing honestly is being able to put in an SD card, because unlimited data doesnt exist where I am so I download all my music.
I was gonna go for the Sony XZ Premium but from what I can tell that's not available in Canada. I had a Galaxy S3 before and didn't really love it.
Not sure what I'm gonna do for my next phone. Might just go with the original Pixel XL.
(Currently have the LGG4)
I was gonna go for the Sony XZ Premium but from what I can tell that's not available in Canada. I had a Galaxy S3 before and didn't really love it.
Not sure what I'm gonna do for my next phone. Might just go with the original Pixel XL.
(Currently have the LGG4)
andthebeatgoeson
Junior Member
For everyone: pixel 1 is at $524 on Google's store. A lot of people seem interested now and last year, Google stopped selling the Nexus 6p right after announcing the pixel.
Polishin8r
Member
I'm a torn between one plus five and this...only reason I would prefer Google's phone is higher quality and faster updates directly from big G...
Audioboxer
Member
Google hardware engineers seem to be trying to do everything possible to destroy the Nexus legacy and have bets on how quickly they can make the Pixel unpopular. All while trying to convince the world the Pixel should come at a top end price.
You have a monopoly Google, and make more money than you can count, but what are you doing with your phones?
Nothing would please me more then for One Plus's phones to work on Verizon. My choices here in South Dakota are Verizon and AT&T and the AT&T network here isn't all that great.
that goddamn chin
Schucky Ducky
Banned
Hmm I'm thinking about jumping on this. I got a Project Fi Nexus 5X and it broke yesterday. It randomly shut down at 80% battery and then just wouldn't turn back on. It was still under warranty so Google is sending a replacement, but I might just get this to use instead. How long will it be this price?
whatsinaname
Member
The xiaomi mi mix is looking better and better. Hopefully the 2 is announced sometime soon, I am getting that urge to upgrade from my 6p.
do they also have metrics to show that ppl want huge bezels
Who knows. I'm not google. Just speculating.
This is my favourite part. What an asinine tradeoff.
Uno Venova
Banned
They most likely will.
Will they? I don't think that the pixel was a roaring success.
IMO that's a rip off considering what other Android manufacturers are offering in the same price range.
whatsinaname
Member
Awesome! Unless there are some horrible reviews, this will mostly be my next phone. Was hoping the iPhone 8 would be closer to this with on-screen fingerprint sensor but I'll settle for this.
AHA-Lambda
Member
New google smart headphones seemingly in development, so evidence is mounting
http://bgr.com/2017/08/22/google-pixel-2-release-date-near-bisto/
http://bgr.com/2017/08/22/google-pixel-2-release-date-near-bisto/
AuthenticM
Member
I just want this to come out so I can buy a refurbished Pixel 1 on the cheap.
maximum360
Member
I didn't realize that the Pixel did not include expandable storage. That's a bummer.
RoadHazard
Gold Member
Wonder if this one will be released in Sweden. The original Pixel wasn't, at all. Goggle sells zero phones here now. It's weird, because the various Nexus phones have always (or at least since the GNex, which was my first) been available to buy here, and those were enthusiast/nerd/reference phones. The Pixel was supposedly the first phone they actually wanted to sell to regular people, and then they go and not even sell it in most of the world. Again, weird.
andythinkpad
Member
You can fit a physical keyboard in that bezel.
Not sure why everybody is so jazzed about tiny bezels. It's nice to have some surface on the face that's not touch sensitive. The lack of a 3.5mm headphone jack guarantees that I'm out, however. I'll stick with the Pixel XL for another year before deciding what to do. Hopefully the Pixel 3 line will bring back the headphone jack.
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