cleveridea
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Looking at the regular pixel 2 being by HTC (XL is LG) have to wonder if google buying the 2000 HTC engineers is the best use of a billion dollars
Google Pixel 2 - answers are coming Oct 4th
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Makoto-Yuki
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Definitely getting a 2XL. Was disappointed with Samsung/Apple this year so this was my last hope for a new phone this year. The Pixel 2 is awful looking but the 2XL is really nice.
First tech conference I've ever watched, jeez it was a bit awkward. The worst parts were easily the slight claps they occasionally gave to force the audience to clap, but the elongated pauses expecting claps were almost as bad.
Pixel 2 is a skip for me, still extremely happy with my Pixel XL. Will check out the 3. I want a Pixelbook but it's too expensive, ditto the Home Max. Will grab a Home Mini though, definitely. Hoping it's good for white noise because I've been looking for a replacement for our fan as my partner can't sleep without some ambient noise.
Really, really fucking wish they even attempted to justify the missing headphone jack. It was a giant elephant in the room. Makes no fucking sense to me.
EDIT: Also like that they're pushing the Home to be more kid friendly. It seems like it could be a fantastic device for kids to be curious with, without the risks of giving them free reign on the internet.
Pixel 2 is a skip for me, still extremely happy with my Pixel XL. Will check out the 3. I want a Pixelbook but it's too expensive, ditto the Home Max. Will grab a Home Mini though, definitely. Hoping it's good for white noise because I've been looking for a replacement for our fan as my partner can't sleep without some ambient noise.
Really, really fucking wish they even attempted to justify the missing headphone jack. It was a giant elephant in the room. Makes no fucking sense to me.
EDIT: Also like that they're pushing the Home to be more kid friendly. It seems like it could be a fantastic device for kids to be curious with, without the risks of giving them free reign on the internet.
therealist
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Want a Pixel 2 XL but don't want a big phone. I wish the regular Pixel didn't have such gigantic bezels.
Makoto-Yuki
Banned
Same I wish both had the same bezel design but I don't mind larger screen/resolution/battery so I'll go for the XL.
Has anyone used Google's financing before? Can you pay large chunks of it off or is it only pay the minimum per month or pay it all off?
AT&T Next did that and it was annoying because I would have rather put an extra $100 here and there but it was planned out to 30 months and you either did that or paid it all off at once, no other option.
AT&T Next did that and it was annoying because I would have rather put an extra $100 here and there but it was planned out to 30 months and you either did that or paid it all off at once, no other option.
Kccitystar
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I have.
You can approach it in those three ways.
You'll be charged full MSRP and you can pay it in minimal monthly installments, all in one shot, or in bigger chunks instead of the minimum. I did this with the Pixel last year.
The Pixel 2 XL looks pretty cool. But the value isn't there for me. I think I'll just go with a OnePlus 5, it'll be half the price and I'll get a headphone jack, and I already have a DSLR so am not worried about a mediocre camera.
The standard model looks disastrous. I'm pretty sure my Nexus 5x has smaller bezels than that monstrosity.
The standard model looks disastrous. I'm pretty sure my Nexus 5x has smaller bezels than that monstrosity.
Cool thanks, I thought it was annoying that I had to wait until the AT&T phone got down to a low enough left to pay off (like a year and a half later) to where I could just end it.
BoboBrazil
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People are getting shipping notifications on the xl 2!
Crimson_Gold
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Larger screen, higher def screen and a bigger battery
ill be skeptical until I see reviews. Had the hardest time finding any half decent glass protector for my s8+, especially one that can work with cases.
Also... $40? Really? We still overcharging for $5 screen protectors in 2017? Better be perfect fit and quality.
But the jump seems too...high I guess? I was expecting like just $100 more for the XL model.
I like the larger phones more as I'm still using 6P, but it seems Pixel 2 is a much better deal by value over 2XL.
The Pixel XL being $200 more shouldn't be seen as "they charged more because they could" but as "they can't charge as much as they want for the smaller phone because it's ugly and nobody wants it."
Duchess O'Death
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Does the screen support HDR10?
Baroquemantic
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The v30 does, and this likely has the same panel, so I'd assume so.
Edit: If you're asking about the XL.
The Faceless Master
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PyroPaperPlanes
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Does it at least come with a USB-C to 3.5mm Headphone adapter?
It does indeed. Extra adapter is $20
PyroPaperPlanes
Member
Sweet, all the only thing I'd miss at this point is having dual cameras.
Edit:
Wait, it doesn't come with the phone? What a greedy buncha goons.
Duchess O'Death
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Yeah was asking about the XL. You'd think Google would talk about it if it was supported though.
Crimson_Gold
Member
It comes with an adapter. It's $20 for extra adapters
The Faceless Master
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Elaugaufein
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Yeah, I went with a 128 when I got my 6P, and it was a good idea. I'm a bit over 64 GB now. Google is going to have to bring out a 192 or 256 model next year or think about re-adding expansion slots (they might not like it but they may not have much choice if the supply shortage on components for internal non-mechanical storage keeps up).
The battery is like just barely acceptable for a standard work day when it's "good" but it's one of the worst batteries I've had in terms of "product life", my 5 made it nearly 2 years before the battery became useless, the 6P battery needed replacing after about 12 months.
Fast Forward
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Honestly, I think people make too much out of bezels. I have the original Pixel, and honestly, bezels on it have never really bothered me.
reelbigtink
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I missed the entire presentation but is there a time limit for OG Pixel trade-ins towards the Pixel 2/XL?
Crimson_Gold
Member
Because it's aluminum
BoosterDuck
Banned
no there isn't, but the trade-in value might start depreciating in price if you don't get in soon
you're going to flip your lid over the constant Android 8 crashes
Same, I love the look of my Pixel XL. That said, for the price of the new models, you can't say that the Pixel looks as "premium" as the other competitors. The XL isn't too bad but I actually prefer the OG XL in terms of looks.
Also will OG Pixel get the new Google bar location and stuff? I see no need for it to move, love where it is currently. Never owned an Android phone before my XL and it's taken me almost the year I've owned it to get my perfect screen setup which I'm finally happy with.
DirgeExtinction
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That's what I was wondering.
I haven't gotten many since updating to 8.0. Maybe 1 or 2.
qualcomm made a way for wireless charging through metal
but it's qualcomm and nobody likes them or wants to give them money to license their stuff if they don't have to so
Question for anyone whos done anything like this. I'm on Tmobile with five people on my family plan. They are offering half off a Pixel if I open a new line (will reimburse me for half of the cost of the Pixel). Can I open a new line on my plan and just cancel one too and still get this offer?
If so if I trade my OG Pixel into Google they are offering me $350 back. If the TMobile plan works, that's a free Pixel 2 upgrade.
If so if I trade my OG Pixel into Google they are offering me $350 back. If the TMobile plan works, that's a free Pixel 2 upgrade.
BoosterDuck
Banned
you actually have 30 days to send your phone in
so....film yourself unboxing the Pixel 2
Cpt GargameL
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You can cancel a line and open a new one. I will be doing just that. Cancelling a line I have no use for (S8 bogo) and adding a new one for the Pixel 2 promo. Afterwards, I will be canceling the new one in 8 weeks in order to qualify for the promo and not be penalized.
Fulminator
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are the bezels on the pixel 2 bigger than the ones on the pixel? I don't really care about the size of the bezels on my pixel, so I wouldn't mind updating to the pixel 2 if they're a similar size
not too keen on the lack of a headphone jack, but i have a pair of bluetooth headphones too so it shouldnt be too bad
not too keen on the lack of a headphone jack, but i have a pair of bluetooth headphones too so it shouldnt be too bad
The screen to body ratio is ever so slightly less with the Pixel 2 vs 1, so yeah.. The user experience should be very similar though as far as holding them goes.
Prototype Viktor
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A joke on Apple having the iPhone X to announce at the same time as iPhone 8
Septimus Prime
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I remember paying $40 for one of the first glass screen protectors for my Galaxy Nexus back in the day. And then the stupid curved display would just pop it right off. Curved screens are the worst.