So as I consider buying a Pixel XL2, I'm faced with the dilemma of whether I want to give up having a carrier-provided device (I'm on T-Mobile, so I'll obviously have to buy the Pixel unlocked).
The main features I feel like I will miss would be:
1. Having to purchase insurance upfront as opposed to monthly payments.
2. If something goes wrong with my phone, having the ease of being able to just call up my carrier, and have a replacement overnighted to me.
3. Being able to simply trade in my phone to get a new one every year (obviously, I can just sell an unlocked phone on ebay, but it's a little more effort).
For anyone who's switched recently, did you find yourself missing it?
For anyone who's had to deal with SquareTrade or one of those independent insurance providers, how are they?
And is buying and selling phones consistently not a big deal for you?
I just I'm just curious about the general experience and satisfaction of having an unlocked phone.
The main features I feel like I will miss would be:
1. Having to purchase insurance upfront as opposed to monthly payments.
2. If something goes wrong with my phone, having the ease of being able to just call up my carrier, and have a replacement overnighted to me.
3. Being able to simply trade in my phone to get a new one every year (obviously, I can just sell an unlocked phone on ebay, but it's a little more effort).
For anyone who's switched recently, did you find yourself missing it?
For anyone who's had to deal with SquareTrade or one of those independent insurance providers, how are they?
And is buying and selling phones consistently not a big deal for you?
I just I'm just curious about the general experience and satisfaction of having an unlocked phone.