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Phones Google Pixel 2 / Google Pixel 2 XL
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What! Got a second shipment notification for the second Pixel 2, in white. Originally, this was not slated for shipment until Oct 23rd. That means both black and white Pixel 2's are arriving tomorrow.
It appears Google's stock is much better this year.
It appears Google's stock is much better this year.
Fedex must be smokin' something on their delivery estimate. Still a ways away to be delivered today
I'm one of the few who applaud getting rid of the headphone jack /ducks. I thought they included some earbuds? I've never found any earbuds from any oem to be of any value whatsoever anyway, but I guess some people like them.
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It's definitely subjective, no doubt about it. But for me it seemed slightly dull compared to my 7+, which is a phone no one would ever accuse of being oversaturated. Now this may have been a consequence of brightness as well as I like to use my phones with the brightness cranked up. But overall the screen wasn't a deal breaker for me at all, but other stuff were deal breakers.
Usually companies require signatures for items based on price point. I'm surprised Google would ship a 800-1k product without requiring a signature.
I don't think the display would be the bad part. For me it's the darn bezel. I've been spoiled by this V30. At first I was all for bezel because most of the smaller bezel devices came with insane edge screens. Accidental touches were very irritating. I think LG hit my comfort zone just right with this phone.
I don't know how I'll ever buy a heavier device either.
That's my biggest disappointment, man they had LG and the v30 design but still couldn't pull it off. I suppose maybe it's LG's fault, they probably didn't want to cannibalize their v30 sales by letting Google offer a better v30 with vanilla android. I'm hoping next year, now that they took over some HTC engineers, Google's design will truly have no compromises.
I agree. Samsung's always require a signature. My Pixel is even coming from "Ingram Micro", the same location that Samsung ships from.
I spent almost $1k on my pixel xl last year. I just double checked and no sig was required and it was “left on porch” by fedex.
Pixel 2 (cant recommend Pixel 2 XL at all due to that display) really is the best vanilla android or what I call pure android experience you can buy but you can no way say it's ticks every box like the Note 8 does. Anyone seeing both in person will be more amazed by the Note 8. The Note 8 is a beast while Google is still in the same place as last year's pixel which was also called the best android phone.
I don't think of the Note 8 as a android phone since Samsung hides its functions well with the Samsung Experience and they usually are first to the table for most features added on to updated android versions. More people are even use to samsungs way of android and thats why they are number 1.
Amazing. And really stupid on their part. And honestly, as a customer, I'd be annoyed. It's not your problem if it gets stolen but considering availability, if it were taken, how would you have felt if you needed to wait another few weeks for a second shipment?
I'm hoping, too.
For now, I think Google is still just a hair too far behind on the hardware for me to commit to.
My opinions may change when I get the Pixel 2's in hand and try them out. The software obviously saves them for now (even the camera advantage is in the software), but by the time the Pixel 3 comes around, they have got to be more toe-to-toe with the competition on the design and hardware features.
I agree. Although I believe the issue with the Pixel 2 XL is mainly that the display is good but is getting knocked down because of too many duds. MKBHD's Pixel 2 XL seemed perfect to me on video but Android Central's XL had that blue tint and grainy effect. Android Police got a good unit but Ars Technica got a unit with the same issues as the V30. So there is a good display hiding in there somewhere and you may have to play the lottery to get it but this is really inexcusable for a 1k smartphone. The Pixel 2 seems a better bet as it has zero issues.
I play the screen lottery with iPhones every year but in the case of the XL, it may be more than usual as I can't stand flaws in displays. If there is a small speck of dust under the screen, I would notice it immediately, that's how picky I am.
It's a weird decision but I can't worry about what I can't control.
Speaking of bad shipping, T-Mobile is horrendous. I haven't gotten anything from this year but last year they shipped my $1,000 phone in the manufacturer's box inside a very loose bubble envelope with no additional padding (just the single layer bubble). The Samsung box was all smashed up on the corners but luckily the phone was fine. It was also left without a sig. It's annoying because I like to keep the boxes in pristine condition as well since it helps with resell.
I disagree...Samsung is never first.....Bixby? Duplicate apps? Curved display that no one else is following because it doesn't make sense. It almost feels like they are doing that just to differentiate themselves for brand recogitation.
People will be amazed at the display on the Note 8...i know I am. But then when they actually start to use it the display amazement wears off.
The FPS is in a horrible location...no one can defend that decision. You might have gotten used to it...but it is still bad design.
Camera...again Pixel wins. Google even has its on SoC for camera processing that is being utilized. The best camera on a smartphone is doing it with software that can be updated.....you can't do that with hardware based camera features.
The only thing i wish the Pixel 2 had is wireless charging and maybe an SD Card
Ah! I haven't been by the V30 thread in a while. So you did end up purchasing the V30? Congratulations.I don't think the display would be the bad part. For me it's the darn bezel. I've been spoiled by this V30. At first I was all for bezel because most of the smaller bezel devices came with insane edge screens. Accidental touches were very irritating. I think LG hit my comfort zone just right with this phone.
I don't know how I'll ever buy a heavier device either.
I held it in-store yesterday and I have to say -- you made a good choice. I've never held such a one-handable (that's a real word ) 6.0" screen. The design is on point.
So much Money for such a bad Display. Thanks God Apple Uses a Samsung Panel in their new iPhone x.
I get what they are trying to do with the display having true to life colors, just disappointing they are using such a bad display which ruins what they are trying to accomplish.
Enjoy the notch
Ouch, that's a pretty scathing article about the 2 XL screen. I wouldn't drop $850 for the 2 XL for many reasons, but this is really the nail in the coffin.
Didn't Google invest in LG screen tech recently, too? So we can expect LG to be in the Pixel 3?
Did Apple also invest in LG screens for the future? I can't remember.
I think The Verge might have gotten a dud screen. I haven't seen many people complain about screen uniformity. What I'm more concerned about is the color profile.
Yes, I do believe that Apple invested in LG, they probably will source OLED panels from them at a later time.
Yeah....we take Vlad seriously when he says
Yet we have most reviews that praise the screen......
Even side by side pictures and DxO reviews about the camera yet Vlad hated everything about the Pixel 2 XL?
Even Dieter Bohn from the Verge liked the 2XL
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Naw.....it was Vlad doing a hatchet job....the screen was fine for Dieter Bohn from the Verge....