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The Verge said:
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Pixel 2 | OT | The best Android phone gets better
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SPECIFICATIONS
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https://store.google.com/us/product/pixel_2
Taco_Human
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Ohh boy, the official P2 thread. Can't wait to hear about stuff to customize. Also, Google are some sneaky people. They confirmed my phone shipped on the 17th alright...they only just sent me the email at around 11:52 just a little while ago. EST time.
Technically the 17th, right...thanks Google.
Technically the 17th, right...thanks Google.
the marketing is on point though https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Y-po_1SM7k
Literally taking a bite of an apple lol
No. You want this to be a phone warz thread?
Regardless of that, multiple reviews have said (which previously said Pixel was the best phone across all platforms) that this time around, it's only the best Android phone.
plagiarize
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My wife's 2 (in Kinda Blue) should be arriving from Verizon on the 19th. This will make her happy I don't doubt.
Krappadizzle
Gold Member
I've really enjoyed my Pixel XL this last year with my real bug gripe being lack of water and dust resistance. Because of where I work, I really need it and have been using a Lifeproof case which essentially forces me to talk much louder than I normally would when having a conversation for people to hear me.
Decided to upgrade to a Pixel 2 XL because of it. Honestly,just the Pixel XL has been my favorite phone experience since iPhone 3G and I can't wait to see the improvements with the Pixel 2 XL.
Lol. iPhone by Apple is the best iPhone. What's your point?
Still, I'd say IMO that the Pixel actually is better with how well it actually integrates and helps improve my work and home life and provides me with contextual information automatically.
Decided to upgrade to a Pixel 2 XL because of it. Honestly,just the Pixel XL has been my favorite phone experience since iPhone 3G and I can't wait to see the improvements with the Pixel 2 XL.
Lol. iPhone by Apple is the best iPhone. What's your point?
Still, I'd say IMO that the Pixel actually is better with how well it actually integrates and helps improve my work and home life and provides me with contextual information automatically.
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Deleted member 465307
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By getting the Pixel 2, I feel like I'm jumping into the Pixel line just a year or two before the product really becomes a distinct Google flagship product from head to toe (with a modern design, maybe a Google SoC, and perhaps another hardware or software feature to set itself apart). That said, I'm excited for my first stock Android experience.
While it's probably too early to ask, does anyone have any case recommendations for the Pixel 2? I've never used a case before and also never had any issues, so I'm mostly looking for something that offers minor protection without blocking any functionality.
While it's probably too early to ask, does anyone have any case recommendations for the Pixel 2? I've never used a case before and also never had any issues, so I'm mostly looking for something that offers minor protection without blocking any functionality.
Same.
I look at it this way: any glaring issues that result from that will probably be ironed out by the time I upgrade.
Dont forget HTC team is also part of Google now.
Really interested to see how that will pan out in the long term. I still feel bad for HTC though. They were part of Android from literally day one with the HTC Dream.
I got the Panda XL preordered and I'm really looking forward to it. It'll be replacing an iPhone 6s which will probably be my last iPhone.
I'm a bit worried by the whole display thing where some say it's not very good and some say they don't see any issues at all.
It makes me worry if I should switch to the smaller Pixel 2. But I really want a bigger phone.
I'm a bit worried by the whole display thing where some say it's not very good and some say they don't see any issues at all.
It makes me worry if I should switch to the smaller Pixel 2. But I really want a bigger phone.
Panda In Space
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Amazing phone, most impressed by the video stabilization capability.
Too bad have to wait another month for the Panda Pixel 2 XL.
Too bad have to wait another month for the Panda Pixel 2 XL.
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Deleted member 465307
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I'd be buying a Pixel 2 right this second with thinner bezels and a headphone jack
I currently have an HTC M7 and I'm wondering how the bezels will compare. I'm guessing they might be pretty similar?
The lack of a headphone jack was definitely a point of hesitation for me. I really wish the Google Home mini offer had instead been a $50 credit towards a pair of the new Google Assistanr-compatible headphones.
Vermillion
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Fast Forward
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Switched to Bluetooth earbuds recently in preparation with my original Pixel. Glad I did. Not for everyone, but at least for my use, Bluetooth earbuds are so much more convenient than traditional wired earbuds.
My Pixel 2 shipped earlier today. Just waiting for it to arrive now.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074BCRNNP/?tag=neogaf0e-20
My Pixel 2 shipped earlier today. Just waiting for it to arrive now.
Wondering the same thing. For now, I grabbed this:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074BCRNNP/?tag=neogaf0e-20
Then the s8+ is your friend. That's what I got and the screen is so gorgeous.
I really think the XL looks ugly. The super oblique rounded corners of the display look really bad with the thick side bezels. Makes the display look like it's sunken into the device rather than flowing on top of it like the Galaxy S8, iPhone X, and even the LG V30 do. I honestly think the regular Pixel, even with the big chin and forehead, looks much cleaner and more timeless.
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Ah, very interesting! Thanks for sharing. I wonder how it looks with the white model.
If you have a chance, it'd be great if you posted your thoughts after you test it.
S8 and V30 is your friend.
Samsung software sucks though. It's always a gamble how your phone will perform in a year with all the crap that carriers can add to updates on them. I would never purchase a samsung again, prettiest, but by far the worst phones I've ever owned.
Skel1ingt0n
I can't *believe* these lazy developers keep making file sizes so damn large. Btw, how does technology work?
Absolutely the phone I'd buy if I weren't so enamored with the iPhone and the X. In my opinion, this is the way Android should be experienced.
Hardware is a little underwhelming, but otherwise, it seriously seems to address every single desire I want out of a phone.
Hardware is a little underwhelming, but otherwise, it seriously seems to address every single desire I want out of a phone.
the best 'camera' on an android phone gets better more like
Man reason im getting it. could care less about updates really these days. Phones already can do everything you want them to do, the rest is AI and other behind the doors tweaks.
Just idk for something that I paid $1024 after tax... wish it didn't have such a mediocre/bad screen, and lack a headphone jack. Wish google wasn't so stubborn about expandable memory too, especially now that 4k video is a thing.
Note 8 with pixel software and a better fingerprint sensor location would be the ultimate phone.
Still kinda feels like google is hesitant about this smartphone thing, like a long term... fling.
curious if 2018 they'd stick with one manufacturer so the 2 phones won't have such wildly different designs besides the glass/metal back look.
Anyways my xl 2 comes thursday. Good excuse to go hiking again and take some good fall pics
Man reason im getting it. could care less about updates really these days. Phones already can do everything you want them to do, the rest is AI and other behind the doors tweaks.
Just idk for something that I paid $1024 after tax... wish it didn't have such a mediocre/bad screen, and lack a headphone jack. Wish google wasn't so stubborn about expandable memory too, especially now that 4k video is a thing.
Note 8 with pixel software and a better fingerprint sensor location would be the ultimate phone.
Still kinda feels like google is hesitant about this smartphone thing, like a long term... fling.
curious if 2018 they'd stick with one manufacturer so the 2 phones won't have such wildly different designs besides the glass/metal back look.
Anyways my xl 2 comes thursday. Good excuse to go hiking again and take some good fall pics
Fast Forward
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I will. Me thinks I'll probably end up buying another case once reviews for Pixel 2 cases start rolling in, but for now it should work.
I can understand that, but personally, I like Google Photos. I rather my photos/videos just go into the cloud automatically, and not think about it.
Biggest thing I use local storage for is podcasts. For me, 32GB was just enough. Now with 64GB it will be plenty.
MKB also had the exact thoughts on the display on the XL looking sunken.
I don't know, despite the screen and other gripes, most of the reviews are calling it the best Android phone.the best 'camera' on an android phone gets better more like
My black xl is coming the 24th!
Quick question though, does anyone have any usb c earbud recommendations other than the expensive ones on the Google store? Cos at those prices I'd rather just buy the pixel buds. I'm honestly just looking for some cheapys to throw in my backpack and use during lunch at work.
Quick question though, does anyone have any usb c earbud recommendations other than the expensive ones on the Google store? Cos at those prices I'd rather just buy the pixel buds. I'm honestly just looking for some cheapys to throw in my backpack and use during lunch at work.
I'm doing what I did with my current pixel XL and that's getting a live case and a case from carved. That way I can switch when I please.
rocketskates
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Is buying from Google the only way to get an unlocked one? What will the ones being sold at Best Buy be, Verizon or unlocked?
I have an XL 2 on pre-order. Upgrading from XL.
But I'm only getting it because of the sweet trade in deal. That, combined with the free Google Home Mini, is basically like 50% off the phone.
I had a lot of problems with my original XL, from poor bluetooth reception, to the YouTube and Chrome apps crashing the phone, overheating it, and draining the battery, and a drastic reduction in SOT since Android O.
The camera is so good and the software is so fluid. I hope Google has ironed out the kinks.
But I'm only getting it because of the sweet trade in deal. That, combined with the free Google Home Mini, is basically like 50% off the phone.
I had a lot of problems with my original XL, from poor bluetooth reception, to the YouTube and Chrome apps crashing the phone, overheating it, and draining the battery, and a drastic reduction in SOT since Android O.
The camera is so good and the software is so fluid. I hope Google has ironed out the kinks.
KarneeKarnay
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Lack of audio jack is a breaker for me. I'll buy when they bring it back.
Why wouldn't 4GB be enough?
How good is the waterproofing?
I swore I would never get a phone without headphones as I literally fall asleep with podcasts and the phone on charge, but the camera reviews and general buttery smoothness got me wanting to swap in my s8.
The phone isn't waterproof, but it is dust and water resistant.
It's been raining non stop in my city this past week so I've consciously taken it out to test the water resistance. No issues at all in rain.
Speaker quality is good if you're happy listening to audio out loud. However the quick charge on the battery is legit, so you could fall asleep with headphones, wake up and charge for a short while and be good to go.
Other than the note 8 which released phones have more? Without the bloatware manufacturers/carriers put on their phone i'll take the pixel with 4 over other phones with 6 when Android P rolls around.
-Pyromaniac-
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Apparently they've coated the metal on these phones so they actually feel a lot more like plastic than they do metal.
This one from Google:
Appeasing my inner 6 year old. I wanted to be an astronaut more than anything when I was a kid.
You can drop it in water, but don't swim with it. It's IP67 to be specific.