[Aquila]

Too soon to tell. We don't know any of the answers to the most important questions.

[kraze4u]

Don't buy this initial launch tech, there are bound to be bugs.

[libra89]

Sold by Verizon or works on Verizon?

Preferably sold by Verizon, I like to buy my phones from the store, but this one looks really appealing to me so I might be willing to be a little bit flexible this time, in that regard, and buy from Essential directly as long as it works on Verizon...

I'm really hyped about this phone partly because of who's making it and partly because it looks really slick to me with that true-bezzelless display and what's basically stock Android! I read somewhere this morning that its 7.1.1 too!!!

That's not likely according to this:

U.S. carriers confirm the Essential Phone will work on their networks, but none will offer it directly

[D13H4RD2L1V3]

Mostly nay from me.

I'll explain on another thread because there's too much to fit on a thread reply.

[raqball]

Big Nay from me!

Why on earth did they decide to put the Front Facing camera in the Display!? It will be very distracting when trying to watch videos:
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...5c77011395.jpg

And where exactly should it be on a bezel'less display? If it had a bezel then people would be complaining about that....

Personally I think it's fine and I'd rather have that than a bezel that stretches the entire length of the phone..

[D13H4RD2L1V3]

And where exactly should it be on a bezel'less display? If it had a bezel then people would be complaining about that....

Personally I think it's fine and I'd rather have that than a bezel that stretches the entire length of the phone..

On the bottom chin like the Aquos Crystal and Mi Mix.

I personally dislike this design. I find it much more distracting than a sliver of top bezel, especially when viewed at night.

Once you see it, it's very hard to unsee it.

[quadtronix]

As far as Verizon goes Android Authority had this to say... "While the phone might work on Verizon, we can’t promise the same experience and quality of service as devices that have been tested and approved for use on our network."

I guess that's a quote from Verizon themselves I'm not really sure but it doesn't sound promising...

[quadtronix]

As far as Verizon goes Android Authority had this to say... "While the phone might work on Verizon, we can’t promise the same experience and quality of service as devices that have been tested and approved for use on our network."

I guess that's a quote from Verizon themselves I'm not really sure but it doesn't sound promising...

Yeah, I double checked, it was a Verizon rep that said it... I wouldn't want to spend $699 on a phone and have a bad experience trying to set it up and/or use it...

[raqball]

On the bottom chin like the Aquos Crystal and Mi Mix.

I personally dislike this design. I find it much more distracting than a sliver of top bezel, especially when viewed at night.

Once you see it, it's very hard to unsee it.

I think it would look goofy on the bottom.. I kind of dig the design...

[tech_head]

I'm on the reservation list.
Don't care about waterproof.
I have yet to drop a phone in the water.
That's what insurance is for.
The camera in the front? If It makes it smaller (shorter), I'm okay.
Not too expensive. Costs less than the Pixel and $50 for the 360 camera.

I have a Nexus 6P and th PH-1 is my next phone.
I won't buy any phone with carrier branding.
I won't buy a phone that I can't get unlocked and compatible with Verizon.
I will not buy a phone that I don't own. The paradigm of this phone is the I own it.

[anon(5630457)]

For $700, I'd expect a combination of wireless charging (not the proprietary charging dock for added $$$), water resistance, and a headphone jack. The lack of any of those features makes it a no-go for me.

[kadinldg]

Where is the earpiece located? Is it in the bezel or is it using something like the Mi Mix?

[Aquila]

For $700, I'd expect a combination of wireless charging (not the proprietary charging dock for added $$$), water resistance, and a headphone jack. The lack of any of those features makes it a no-go for me.

Did you by chance watch the interview with Andy Rubin?

[anon(5630457)]

Did you by chance watch the interview with Andy Rubin?

No.

[cert15z]

I did, and I like what was said. I might cancel my U11 order.

[quadtronix]

I did, and I like what was said. I might cancel my U11 order

I saw it too...

Was a good show!

[bhatech]

Yay from my side, looks great and love the material choices, stock Android, module add on. No headphone jack doesn't bother me, would have been nice if it had water resistance but not are not deal breakers for me.

[anon(10092459)]

Issa Nah for me... Maybe give a second look at the next version, but out the gate with something like this... NAAHHH!

[Tsepz_GP]

And where exactly should it be on a bezel'less display? If it had a bezel then people would be complaining about that....

Personally I think it's fine and I'd rather have that than a bezel that stretches the entire length of the phone..

Errrmmm, there's a chunk of bezel down at the bottom, they could have just put that bezel at the top rather and put the Camera bin there, I bet the proximity sensor sits in that chunk at the bottom to.

[Bl00dRunzC0ld]

Errrmmm, there's a chunk of bezel down at the bottom, they could have just put that bezel at the top rather and put the Camera bin there, I bet the proximity sensor sits in that chunk at the bottom to.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...04cfcd73e8.jpg

That would be ugly and then you'd have nowhere to hold the phone

[Tsepz_GP]

That would be ugly and then you'd have nowhere to hold the phone

People seem to be quite happy with how the Mi Mix turned out. Either way, I think Samsung and LG are the 2 who have managed make this whole "almost bezeless" thing work, these other companies are taking things a bit far, the camera in the Display makes no sense at all on something that people want to consume content on.

[Guytronic]

Nay...asking price is too high for me.

[Aquila]

No.

It is a very interesting set of statements. Doesn't answer all my questions, but came a long ways.

[Laura Knotek]

I'm not sure. I'll have to play with one. I'm also unsure about a brand new device from a brand new company. How good is the build quality?

[NateHevens]

Nope. I know that there are people who say it's not needed, but I need a removable battery, expandable storage, a headphone jack, and the ability to choose between wired and wireless charging. But that's just me...