The Essential Phone - Yay or Nay?

[Aquila]

I wonder if display models will show up at BB this weekend if next week?

Hope so

 

[msp1518]

anyway to cancel an order?

Just don't respond to the email. Simple as that.

 

[Aquila]

Just don't respond to the email. Simple as that.

You can also email them to cancel, but you haven't actually ordered yet.

 

[msp1518]

I also see you can click the link in the email. Then at the website click the link at the bottom to go back. i forget exactly what it says. And back more. You can then see the shopping cart at top and empty it.

 

[cstmstyle]

As I finalized my order for the phone yesterday I realize I need to get some USB C cables. Can anyone recommend some that would work with the phone? Anker looks decent but I've never owned USB C cables so want to make sure what I get will work.

 

[PhiPsi32]

Monoprice, cheap and work well.

 

[grooks]

I bought a set of 5 cables from Aukey via Amazon. The package include a 1' cable, 3 - 3.3' cables and 1 - 6.6' cable. I believe I paid around $15-20 for the items.

 

[Aodmisery]

Was anyone able to get the white? Or was black the only color available at launch?

 

[grooks]

Black is the only color available right now. They said white will be available in a couple of weeks. No word on the gray and ocean colors.

 

[modifier]

You can order the white but it will ship a week or two later.

 

[jimbo1mcm]

As I finalized my order for the phone yesterday I realize I need to get some USB C cables. Can anyone recommend some that would work with the phone? Anker looks decent but I've never owned USB C cables so want to make sure what I get will work.

anker makes quality stuff. I ordered extra cables and chargers from them

 

[jimbo1mcm]

I have an Iphone 7 that is going to be gone soon but I am wrestling with the Essential vs the Ip8. With Apple you know you are going to always get updates and I know Andy has just said that he will provide Nexus like updates. But it is such a small company. Do I buy based on what he has said? The Essential is heavy at 185 grams but the lure of a ceramic back is tempting. I like the form factor. I want something that is not too industrial so before I buy I want touchy looky and feely with the Ocean Depth color.

 

[modifier]

I have an Iphone 7 that is going to be gone soon but I am wrestling with the Essential vs the Ip8. With Apple you know you are going to always get updates and I know Andy has just said that he will provide Nexus like updates. But it is such a small company. Do I buy based on what he has said? The Essential is heavy at 185 grams but the lure of a ceramic back is tempting. I like the form factor. I want something that is not too industrial so before I buy I want touchy looky and feely with the Ocean Depth color.

iOS still isn't able to be customized very much so the first decision to make would be to choose between Android and iOS. The IP8 looks like it will have large borders despite being "bezel-less", plus it has a large area for speaker and camera, so I personally don't see Apple's industrial design being better than the PH-1 or other similar Android device designs. That leaves material choice and the PH-1 wins in being ceramic and titanium. Personally, I don't see the IP8 being all that compelling. But, really, you need to first decide which OS you want. That's where you'll spend most of your time.

 

[jamezr]

iOS still isn't able to be customized very much so the first decision to make would be to choose between Android and iOS. The IP8 looks like it will have large borders despite being "bezel-less", plus it has a large area for speaker and camera, so I personally don't see Apple's industrial design being better than the PH-1 or other similar Android device designs. That leaves material choice and the PH-1 wins in being ceramic and titanium. Personally, I don't see the IP8 being all that compelling. But, really, you need to first decide which OS you want. That's where you'll spend most of your time.

I can't decide between IOS and Android......so i always have at least one of each

 

[bchain996]

I can't decide between IOS and Android......so i always have at least one of each

Yep always have the latest iPhone and an Android of choice. Just got rid of S8 and preordered the PH-1

 

[msp1518]

Until we have reviews it's all speculation. I know it sucks, but we won't know jack until mid next week.

I am praying that SPRINT has actual units in store tomorrow. I REALLY want to touch one.

 

[Joseph Guy1]

Too much money for an unknown phone maybe 399 I would buy but 699 no

 

[modifier]

Too much money for an unknown phone maybe 399 I would buy but 699 no

Sprint will lease one to you for $14.58 x 18 months. That's only $262.44. Now you have no excuses. lol

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