Google discontinues the Pixel 4, nine months after release

Re:Google discontinues the Pixel 4, nine months after release by dheera on Thursday August 06, 2020 @11:42AM (#24071947)

It was also just horribly expensive, and that's the main reason I did not upgrade yet. I'm not a big fan of Google trying to copy Apple on e.g. the notch at the top of the screen; copying the Apple pricing strategy of expensive==luxury is even worse.

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Re:Google discontinues the Pixel 4, nine months after release by distances on Thursday August 06, 2020 @12:00PM (#24072190)

Pixel A line is the new Nexus, that's where the party is at. They really shine for a reasonable price.

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Re:Google discontinues the Pixel 4, nine months after release by kevincox on Thursday August 06, 2020 @11:49AM (#24072040)

I agree. It seems like a fairly clear marketing play that they don't think people will treat them as premium if they don't price at the top of the scale.

However I wouldn't be surprised if it worked. It is not uncommon it hear of stories where raising the price lead to more sales and people regarding the product as of a higher quality.

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Re:Google discontinues the Pixel 4, nine months after release by dheera on Thursday August 06, 2020 @12:13PM (#24072331)

The main thing is I buy Google because I don't like Apple (for a number of reasons, starting from the OS itself). The last thing I want is them trying to be more Apple-like. People who like Apple will buy Apple. They need to design for everyone else.

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