The non-whining Google Pixel Thread

[tbayrgs]

I also have seen a couple commercials for it but i used to see some for the Nexus on Sports channells as well but thats it. I dont think the Pixel will do as well as the Nexus because it costs more. Tig Bitties keeps mentioning the $800 but for me, if i got one id get the $649 model as 32 GB would work for me, but even then, im not interested in spending $649 up front. The most ive spend for a phone up front was for the Nexus 5. I think it was $399 plus tax, ...around $430 total and it was OK but it wasnt good enough and i missed having a Galaxy phone.

My GS7 has a list that high but ill never pay it off because of JoD, ill trade it in for a GS8 before then and i didnt pay a dime for a down payment, so it wont ever cost me the retail price. I could trade in my GS7 right now(3 times in 18 months) for a different phone but there isnt anything that interests me,... ive never been interested in getting the iPhone either.

Sure you'll pay retail...you're essentially just leasing your phones. Yes, you'll have had more than one phone if you choose to swap but you're still paying monthly--how much will you have paid after two years? And after 2 years, how many phones will you have in your possession, that you actually own? Compare that to someone you signs up for the 2 year payment financing for the Pixel--they'll have paid roughly the same amount but will own their phone--you won't if you swapped at any time.

 

[spinedoc77]

You know it was coming.

Holy crap I actually watched that, well I think I got halfway through and fell asleep. I was very bored and it was the first thing that popped up on Netflix. It's kind of fitting though to compare it to google's pixel.

 

[epicrayban]

Somehow, the design is growing on me.

Other positives: unlimited photos back up is aces. Camera sounds truly great, and the software... As I've said before, Nougat had really brought the software up to TouchWiz level in terms of features I use (and then some. The double tap app switcher to do alt tab looks amazingly useful). So the question becomes, can I trade waterproofing and wireless charging for clean software and reliable updates? I might. Gotta try it first when my preorder comes in late November.

My biggest burn -- especially at this premium price range -- is the lack of waterproofing. I think that's a big mistake that'll hurt sales.

This is a good thread because I have to focus on the positives to make this phone work, I believe.

 

[Vegastouch]

Sure you'll pay retail...you're essentially just leasing your phones. Yes, you'll have had more than one phone if you choose to swap but you're still paying monthly--how much will you have paid after two years? And after 2 years, how many phones will you have in your possession, that you actually own? Compare that to someone you signs up for the 2 year payment financing for the Pixel--they'll have paid roughly the same amount but will own their phone--you won't if you swapped at any time.

I wont have it two years and i didnt have to pay a subsidairy down payment. Other carriers usually have to pay $199 plus i think they have payments. Not sure, ive never had Verizon or At&T. In 6 months ive paid $162 on it (27 per month). And even if i do keep it two years, at least i didnt have to pay $649 up front and i can still trade it in on something else, three times in 18 months. No waiting til my contract is up.

 

[Blaze4G]

I wont have it two years and i didnt have to pay a subsidairy down payment. Other carriers usually have to pay $199 plus i think they have payments. Not sure, ive never had Verizon or At&T. In 6 months ive paid $162 on it (27 per month). And even if i do keep it two years, at least i didnt have to pay $649 up front and i can still trade it in on something else, three times in 18 months. No waiting til my contract is up.

I think the point he is trying to make is after 2 years you would have spent $648. With that $648 you got to try multiple phones however you don't own any.

Compared to the payment plan on the Pixel after 2 years you spend $650 (not sure if there is interest?). After that 2 years you will have a phone that is valued around $200-250. So if you sold it, essentially you would have spent 400-450.

Using multiple phones within 2 years may be something you're willing to spend the extra so that is completely fine.

 

[tbayrgs]

Somehow, the design is growing on me.

Other positives: unlimited photos back up is aces. Camera sounds truly great, and the software... As I've said before, Nougat had really brought the software up to TouchWiz level in terms of features I use (and then some. The double tap app switcher to do alt tab looks amazingly useful). So the question becomes, can I trade waterproofing and wireless charging for clean software and reliable updates? I might. Gotta try it first when my preorder comes in late November.

My biggest burn -- especially at this premium price range -- is the lack of waterproofing. I think that's a big mistake that'll hurt sales.

This is a good thread because I have to focus on the positives to make this phone work, I believe.

I have to admit, I'm a little perplexed why you're even considering this phone. I'm not certain I've ever seen someone as content with their phone as you are with your Galaxy S7e--don't recall if there is even a minor area of concern you have with it. One of the biggest advantages of Google phones, the timely software updates, doesn't seem to be an issue considering how happy you seem to be with the added features/functionality offered by TW.

Seem like an awful lot of compromises for double-tap to fast switch apps.

 

[Vegastouch]

I think the point he is trying to make is after 2 years you would have spent $648. With that $648 you got to try multiple phones however you don't own any.

Compared to the payment plan on the Pixel after 2 years you spend $650 (not sure if there is interest?). After that 2 years you will have a phone that is valued around $200-250. So if you sold it, essentially you would have spent 400-450.

Using multiple phones within 2 years may be something you're willing to spend the extra so that is completely fine.

Are you talking Verizon...which i dont have? So i would have to pay it all up front. Just dont want to do that for a phone.

There are pros and cons. I dont mind being able to trade in phones and not own them. I can trade it in and get the latest three times in 18 months. Or, i can pay the $649 and own one phone...which means ive kept it two years. Then i have to sell it IF there isnt anything wrong with it.
Ive sold a handful of phones and its ok but id rather not have to go thru that if i dont have to.

 

[spinedoc77]

What's weird about the pixel is that they didn't make a universal one. Or am I mistaken? I thought the 6p worked on all carriers and only had one model in the US and one international model. That would make the appeal much more as you wouldn't have to worry about switching carriers at will. Not sure if multiple models have been verified with the pixel yet, or do we just not know yet?

 

[Blaze4G]

Are you talking Verizon...which i dont have? So i would have to pay it all up front. Just dont want to do that for a phone.

There are pros and cons. I dont mind being able to trade in phones and not own them. I can trade it in and get the latest three times in 18 months. Or, i can pay the $649 and own one phone...which means ive kept it two years. Then i have to sell it IF there isnt anything wrong with it.
Ive sold a handful of phones and its ok but id rather not have to go thru that if i dont have to.

Actually I wasn't referring to a specific carrier, just in general. I usually buy my phones upfront.

Completely understandable. I myself have been thinking of joining jump on demand.

 

[epicrayban]

I have to admit, I'm a little perplexed why you're even considering this phone. I'm not certain I've ever seen someone as content with their phone as you are with your Galaxy S7e--don't recall if there is even a minor area of concern you have with it. One of the biggest advantages of Google phones, the timely software updates, doesn't seem to be an issue considering how happy you seem to be with the added features/functionality offered by TW.

Seem like an awful lot of compromises for double-tap to fast switch apps.

I thought I explained it pretty well in the post you quoted, no?

Keep in mind this phone is for my father. I get to test it out as I'm just generally interested in new phones and tech. Also, it's a Google phone at last. Shortcomings or not, it's hard to ignore.

 

[tbayrgs]

I thought I explained it pretty well in the post you quoted, no?

Keep in mind this phone is for my father. I get to test it out as I'm just generally interested in new phones and tech. Also, it's a Google phone at last. Shortcomings or not, it's hard to ignore.

Oh, I don't fault you at all for being curious---tech curiosity is what has us all here.

Just initial comparisons seem to lean heavily towards the S7e based on your acknowledged preferences, was all I was suggesting--square peg in a round hole, so to speak. Very curious to hear your impressions when the time comes.

 

[epicrayban]

Oh, I don't fault you at all for being curious---tech curiosity is what has us all here.

Just initial comparisons seem to lean heavily towards the S7e based on your acknowledged preferences, was all I was suggesting--square peg in a round hole, so to speak. Very curious to hear your impressions when the time comes.

Yeah, I'm rooting for Google, but will likely prefer the s8 when it comes out.

The Pixel could serve as a temporary device too until the s8. They're not far from each other. Though I'd probably also wait for the first batch of s8's to pass due to the quality control issues they're struggling with right now.

Anyway, looking forward to your impressions too.

 

[5105973]

Well, it's got a headphone jack. Yay! Take that, Phil Schiller!

I think the reason I'm getting it is because the iris scanner on my Note 7 fried my brain through my eyeballs. (Actually it did make my eyeballs feel weird sometimes).

When all is tallied up I think we came so far out ahead of the game purchasing two Note 7s. I got to try three different Samsung flagship models, one for free. I ended up with my final S7 Edge phone being free. Plus Samsung is paying us for staying with a phone they are essentially giving me for free. I got free ginormous SD cards, free smart watches that we can actually make calls on even away from our phones.

So of course I'll splurge on something really stupid. It's kind of like Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure, but with phones. Google is going to give me that free VR thingy, too. I'm going to see sharks and goodness knows what else floating all around me. woohoo! It's not easy for a 50 year old mom with loads of responsibilities to find crazy adventures. Yeah I could get the Gear VR but I'm not too eager to strap Samsung phones up to my face anymore.

The Pixel looks awkward and unassuming and I think that's kind of what I like about it. I've already dated the handsome flashy psycho bad boy (Note7). Now I am going for the quirky nerd.