Pixel 2 XL Screen Discussion

[Aquila]

I got as far as this: "While I enjoy the large display that’s almost edge-to-edge, the radius of the screen corners combined with how much space the bezels take up above and below the screen are infuriating to me. "

Really? Infuriating?

I knew at that point a couple of things:

1. There is no way in hell this guy is going to be able to write a fair review of this phone
2. This guy is someone who's opinion does not interest me at all. Not on any topic.

If a phone's corners infuriate you, you need to seriously reconsider your life and how you spend it, what's important and what's not.

Even if this guy is just using hyperbole as a literary device, he's using it way too soon and going way over the top. If he says he's infuriated by the corners, is the color profile going to inspiure him to actually commit murder? Will he be climbing the tall tower with a rifle once he sees there's no headphone jack?

I would like to cordially invite this jerk to smoke a turd in hell, and the editor who hired him and decided his piece was worth publishing can join him there.

At least I now know that I don't need to bother spending any time looking for worthwhile content on bgr.com.

This is why we ignore BGR almost entirely. Their entire model is based on getting clicks, not providing any sort of useful information, let alone journalism. They're the National Enquirer of the tech industry.

 

[Pixelfan56]

i read that article and laughed, my wife has an 8 plus, ive compared it to my pixel XL and the pixel xl takes better pics most of the time minus portrait also the pixel xl is just as snappy if not faster

 

[TxSker]

I keep looking at all the videos of the "blue tint" and think to myself. People are seriously upset about THAT? It's kinda silly but to each his own I guess.

 

[Aquila]

I got my 2nd and 3rd Pixel 2 XL's last night and both look the same as the first one - which is to say I don't have any issues with what I'm looking at. A friend of mine got his and the blue shift is REALLY bad. I think he's exchanging it.

 

[Almeuit]

This is why we ignore BGR almost entirely. Their entire model is based on getting clicks, not providing any sort of useful information, let alone journalism. They're the National Enquirer of the tech industry.

Yep. It is even more sad that the author is the CEO of BGR lol.

 

[Aquila]

Yep. It is even more sad that the author is the CEO of BGR lol.

Ringleader of the circus. Prolly has a HUGE mustache

 

[Almeuit]

I did go read a little of the BGR article but he points out in the first sentence he doesn't like Android .. then he goes on to say...

"I forgot how painful Android was to use. Forget about it being intuitive or easy, I’m talking about power user level here. I’m talking about Aztec level in GoldenEye 007 type ****. Text entry and editing is still unusable, and apps are the biggest joke I’ve ever seen. The consistency between app icons is just terrible because Google doesn’t enforce any sort of icon shape unlike Apple."

"Power user level here" to use? Really???? It is honestly not even a real review .. just seems like a hate article lol.

 

[Zendroid1]

The only thing that has me concerned so far is Erica Griffin's tweets. I usually trust her opinions!

 

[Jeremiah Bonds]

Re: Google responds to XL screen display...

Google responds to Pixel 2 XL display complaints | Pocketnow

Well people will definitely like that.

 

[Jaycemiskel]

I got my 2nd and 3rd Pixel 2 XL's last night and both look the same as the first one - which is to say I don't have any issues with what I'm looking at. A friend of mine got his and the blue shift is REALLY bad. I think he's exchanging it.

So is it possible that it's just a QC thing? I guess everyone should wait until they get their Pixel rather than cancelling before it comes in. They could quite possibly get a display that looks fine.

 

[Jaycemiskel]

The only thing that has me concerned so far is Erica Griffin's tweets. I usually trust her opinions!

Yeah, she straight up called it embarrassing. I don't know. I'm still keeping my preorder for now though. We'll see how it shakes out.

 

[D13H4RD2L1V3]

I got as far as this: "While I enjoy the large display that’s almost edge-to-edge, the radius of the screen corners combined with how much space the bezels take up above and below the screen are infuriating to me. "

Really? Infuriating?

I knew at that point a couple of things:

1. There is no way in hell this guy is going to be able to write a fair review of this phone
2. This guy is someone who's opinion does not interest me at all. Not on any topic.

If a phone's corners infuriate you, you need to seriously reconsider your life and how you spend it, what's important and what's not.

Even if this guy is just using hyperbole as a literary device, he's using it way too soon and going way over the top. If he says he's infuriated by the corners, is the color profile going to inspire him to actually commit murder? Will he be climbing the tall tower with a rifle once he sees there's no headphone jack?

I would like to cordially invite this jerk to smoke a turd in hell, and the editor who hired him and decided his piece was worth publishing can join him there.

At least I now know that I don't need to bother spending any time looking for worthwhile content on bgr.com.

This is why we don't read BGR.

They seem more interested in clickbait-type stuff and other articles with a very clearly biased agenda than being an actual news site dedicated to good journalism and giving consumers the info they need.

The Verge at this point is much better, especially the newer articles from Vlad Savov. It's got nothing to do with iPhones because I like iPhones and everyone has their right to like what they want, but there's a fine line between good journalism and junk that just generates more hate.

 

[sulla1965]

Yeah, she straight up called it embarrassing. I don't know. I'm still keeping my preorder for now though. We'll see how it shakes out.

Oh no, I also value her opinions. I will also have to judge for myself. Ordered both, so if I don't like the XL 2 I'll just go with the smaller one.

 

[davidwilp]

Got on the waiting list a few days ago for the 2XL. Then started reading all these posts and made me question of I should actually order one. Currently have a Pixel XL and I must preface by saying I am not too picky. I just got back from the Verizon store. I have to say IMO when I looked at the phone and starting playing with it (without comparing to my current phone) I didn't notice any washed out color to the extent that it would make me say "owe, I see what everyone is talking about". I then began to tilt (with a mostly white background) and notice a slight, slight blueish tint. Nothing that would bother me at all and I wouldn't look at the phone from that angle anyhow. I started looking at the Galaxy S8 and notice at an angle that phone too took on a tint. Was the angle more or less than2XL? Not really sure and didn't matter.

The point is that (as long as you don't get one where it may be much more severe) that anyone who isn't very picky I don't think is going to be bothered one bit by any sort of tint or what many say is washed out colors. The colors look very good to me and the slight tint is not bothersome at all IMO. I can't wait to own one of these.

 

[Mike Dee]

I got my 2nd and 3rd Pixel 2 XL's last night and both look the same as the first one - which is to say I don't have any issues with what I'm looking at. A friend of mine got his and the blue shift is REALLY bad. I think he's exchanging it.

Maybe then it only impacts certain product runs and can possibly explain why I also didn't see color shift on two different units?

 

[DarkNeo]

Has anyone switched from the XL to the smaller one?

 

[dejanh]

Maybe then it only impacts certain product runs and can possibly explain why I also didn't see color shift on two different units?

Well, this is kind of part of the problem. LG is currently incapable of consistently making good OLED displays for smartphones. It is certain that some Pixel 2 XL screens will look just fine, and others will be atrocious, with everything in-between. It's panel lottery.

 

[dannyar11]

Has anyone switched from the XL to the smaller one?

I ordered a Pixel 2 after I started reading about all these issues. My XL 2 gets here today and I will try it out and see if it bothers me. If it doesn't ill just send back which ever one I like least. Still thinking I may enjoy the regular pixel more because of the size. The essential phone has spoiled me for the one handed use.

 

[osubeavs728]

Wow! This is brutal. I disagree with many of the points. http://bgr.com/2017/10/19/google-pixel-2-xl-review-vs-iphone-x-comparison/amp/

#fakenews

 

[KWKSLVR]

Well, this is kind of part of the problem. LG is currently incapable of consistently making good OLED displays for smartphones. It is certain that some Pixel 2 XL screens will look just fine, and others will be atrocious, with everything in-between. It's panel lottery.

Yep, and as someone that went through the panel lottery with the Galaxy Nexus, it's not fun. It's especially not fun when something happens and you need it replaced under warranty and you play panel lottery with refurb units.