Re:Pixel smartphone camera review: At the top
by petepete on Wednesday October 05, 2016 @09:26AM
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As someone who bought a Nexus 6P with the tagline 'Always New' and the full belief that I'd be receiving Google's latest and greatest software as soon as it was ready, I'm also hesitant. Being locked out of the new launcher, assistant and various other niceties simply because a phone with 'similar but slightly higher specs and a new name' has been released feels like a kick in the teeth to a long-time Nexus fan (I've had the Galaxy Nexus, Nexus 5, Nexus 10 and Nexus 6P). Until 2 days ago it was Google's flagship model; now I'll probably get the new functionality later than iOS users.
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Re:Pixel smartphone camera review: At the top
by ihsw on Wednesday October 05, 2016 @10:06AM
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Similar Nexus-only owner here -- Nexus 4, Nexus 5, and now Nexus 6P. I skipped Nexus 6 (released between 5 and 6P) and I'm afraid I will also skip the initial Pixel line in favor of what's next.
Depending on what's next, I may have to switch to something else entirely.
Many clamored for a flagship-quality phone and we got it, but the sticker shock is real.
Re:Pixel smartphone camera review: At the top
by voltagex_ on Wednesday October 05, 2016 @07:52PM
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I've owned the 4, 5 and both 7s, but I returned the 5X after a week. It was a good phone but the first (?) batch out of the factory had issues with the touchscreen while charging and it was $700+ here - it wasn't a $700 phone, IMO. Is the Pixel a $1200 phone? I'm not sure, but I've switched to a Moto X Style for $520 and it's quite good.
Unfortunately, I'll have to flash CM soon due to Lenovo deciding to leave the phone on a May 2016 security patch. I'm missing the Nexus updates, but Google's hardware and pricing is leaving a lot to be desired.