Recent content by ljbad4life

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    New Pixel 2 cases...

    I ordered the midnight fabric case for my pixel 2. I actually like it. It's softer than the fabric on the google home, but not plush. It really adds grip. I've been using it for a couple of days and it doesn't seem to soak up anything or stain easily. It provides a bit of protection, but it's...
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    What phone are you switching from to the Pixel 2?

    I'm coming from a Nexus 5x, I'm on my third one and I kind of don't trust it to take with me on a long vacation to Australia. I was going to buy an OG Used pixel, but it seems everyone else had the same idea and kep sntaching up the lower priced OG pixels on Swappa. At that point to pay over...
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    Thoughts on the Google Fabric Cases?

    I'm contemplating getting a Fabric case. I'm tired of the same old plastic boring cases I've been putting on phones for years. I'm split between the fabric and leather case. The fabric back to the Nexus 5x case I have lasted a long time. 2 years in and not really worn or stained. If Google made...
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    YouTube TV

    I thought that Youtube TV would have the option to store the dvr content locally on a phone or a tablet so I wouldn't have to eat up my data plan. It seems decent, no slowdowns so far and quality is pretty good. I'm still going to see how the rest of the month goes before I commit.
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    How much longer will the 5x be sold?

    It looks like it will be sold for a while. It will be Fi's cost minded phone. I recommend it too!
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    Price discounts? Don't count on it happening.

    Samsung was not attacked nor is Google being attacked. I'm sorry that you are taking facts so personal. Maybe you need to take a break. The pre-order bonuses varied greatly with the Note 7 from carrier to carrier. From the VR headset(Verizon), to headphones (att) to sd cards (a choice on some...
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    Price discounts? Don't count on it happening.

    There is a HUGE difference. If the phone is a such a huge value at $649 then why have to bundle $80 worth of equipment. That equipment google produces and loses money on when giving it away for free. The pre-orders are mostly going to the tech heads. If they need to lure those people in, the...
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    Price discounts? Don't count on it happening.

    There is already a discount on the pixel in the form of the daydream headset. If at launch they are already willing to take an $80 hit, then there will surely be some other form of discount at some point. Probably after Xmas. Remember the discount on the 5x started in February or March. Before...
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    Android Police on Pixel Anger

    The anger is a culmination of google shifting and trying to be Apple and doing a poor job of it. The pricing I don't really see as that bad, but will google support the pixels for 4 years like Apple does at the price point (hint no). Google is getting slow and sloppy with updates. Nexus 6 JUST...
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    what's the reason the upper 1/3 of the rear is shiny?

    I actually have a real question. If the glass panel is for RF/nfc reception. Why does the phone still have antenna lines on the metal parts?
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    IP53 water resistant

    As phones got larger and Larger more people are taking them out of their pockets when they sit and leaving them on a surface (table, bar top, etc) then spilling a drink on them. I can't tell you the number of people I've seen ruin their phones that way at restaurants, bars and even at home. IP6X...
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    Which color will you go for?

    I wanted the Blue, but it's only available in 32gb version. I have a 32 gb 5x and it's ok amount of space, but I could use more. Every once and a while I have to cull my music collection, photos to fit cardboard vr content (or visa versa). I've been at 32 gb for phone storage for 4 years now...
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    Headphone Jack Placement

    I prefer the Jack on the bottom for two reason, first is when I plug in a headset while using the screen, The cord isn't touch the front or I don't have to hold the cord to the back of the phone. The second is water ingress while it's lightly raining. One less open hole for water to go into when...
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    will people really shell out almost $1,000 for a Pixel XL with 128gb? ($947 after tax)

    Personally I think the pixel are just a tad too high on the 32gb version, but for 128gb of storage for 749 for the Pixel isn't that bad. I think I'll wait and see if the prices come down or if Project fi runs the $200 off with activation on the pixel.
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    will people really shell out almost $1,000 for a Pixel XL with 128gb? ($947 after tax)

    It will have wifi calling for Tmobile, verizon and project fi out of the box. the other carriers are an unknown at this point.