Pixel out of stock?

[clara_oswin]

I'm looking to buy the Pixel from the Google store but they're out of stock.

I really don't want to buy from Verizon. They screwed me over with the Moto X and I don't trust them to put out updates speedy.

Should I wait or buy a different phone? The Pixel XL is still available on the Google store, but I don't know if it's too big for me. Is the Nexus 5x still a good phone to buy?

 

[hallux]

Someone can correct me if I'm wrong but I don't think Verizon is responsible for the Pixel updates, even for the devices bought through them.

 

[Rocketsaucev2]

Someone can correct me if I'm wrong but I don't think Verizon is responsible for the Pixel updates, even for the devices bought through them.

Indeed, this is basically the first time ever you could buy a phone from Verizon and have it be pure Google anyways

 

[libra89]

Yeah your best bet is seeking a Verizon one or going the second hand market route which is very hot right now.

 

[clara_oswin]

I was reading the info from this article, unless this has changed: https://9to5google.com/2016/10/06/g...ut-google-will-still-manage-security-updates/

 

[vividrich]

Also, keep checking. The phones have been known to go in and out of stock quickly. I was shocked when the Really Blue showed up in stock...

 

[Ry]

Has Verizon been late on any Pixel update?

 

[victoryrules8]

Nope they have been just as fast as the unlocked one. I've received all the updates on the same day or in the same week as the unlocked device.

 

[clara_oswin]

Thanks for the help guys. I finally was able to order one but the delivery date is May 10th-12th so now i get to play the waiting game.

 

[EMGSM]

I waited almost 3 months from it's official release date because no one had them. Then I just gave up. I can't believe that it's been several months since it's release and they are still coming up out of stock.

 

[anon(7901790)]

Indeed, this is basically the first time ever you could buy a phone from Verizon and have it be pure Google anyways

Not quite true. Verizon had the Nexus back in 2011/12. It was pure Google ICS. I had one.

 

[Rocketsaucev2]

Not quite true. Verizon had the Nexus back in 2011/12. It was pure Google ICS. I had one.

Unfortunately, it was delayed months with updates, making it not really a Nexus but a verizonized version

 

[anon(7901790)]

Yeah. I know. My buddy had a T-Mobile version and got his update about 2-3 months before I did.

I had better coverage though.

 

[benjamminh]

Pixel in a lot of ways is vaporware (obviously not for those that have it). Not being able to keep up supply to increase artificially demand is a pretty cheap ploy. Now that they want to be mainstream with premium pricing it's time to grow up.

 

[EMGSM]

Not being able to keep up supply to increase artificially demand is a pretty cheap ploy. Now that they want to be mainstream with premium pricing it's time to grow up.

I agree 100%. I think Apple does the same thing.

 

[anon(7901790)]

I thought about going to the Pixel XL, but I decided on the S8+. It'll be here next wed.

 

[Lilybell2]

I have heard that much of the difficulty in achieving an adequate inventory was due to a shortage of screens for the Pixel phones. Rumor has it that Google may be trying to head off future issues by investing millions in LG Display.