The Pixel 2 & Pixel XL 2 Thread - - - - -

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madmoe wrote: »

Hi all,
What's the situation with the Google Home Mini and if you buy an XL?

Thanks,
M

The T&C's say they'll email you a code after 4-6 weeks

store.google.com wrote:

Limited-time offer applies to redemption of one Google Home Mini device, Chalk color only, with the order of a Pixel 2 or Pixel 2 XL from Google Store in the UK, starting 4 October 2017 until 31 December 2017, while supplies last. After a qualifying purchase of a Pixel 2 or Pixel 2 XL, a promo code will be emailed approximately 4-6 weeks from the Pixel 2 or Pixel 2 XL delivery date.

j_mo

Anyone know if that applys with the cpw also? It was bought on the 20th but wasn't pre-ordered.

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DesperateDan

Pixel 2, OnePlus 5T or Razer hmmm. I wish Pixel 2 made its way down to cpw here so it would be easy to get on bill pay

madmoe

DesperateDan wrote: »

Pixel 2, OnePlus 5T or Razer hmmm. I wish Pixel 2 made its way down to cpw here so it would be easy to get on bill pay

Can it be got in the UK SIM free at CPW? I ask because I'm in London this coming weekend.

Thanks,
M

OldMrBrennan83

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madmoe

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How much was it? XL or normal Pixel 2 and what colours were available?

Thanks

sentient_6

You could check for yourself www.carphonewarehouse.com

DesperateDan

Anyone delivered to parcel motel or is it easier just to go up to Newry!?

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100gSoma

For anyone with or buying a pixel 2. I have an official pixel 2 case (cement) ordered that I cannot cancel as it's gone to warehouse packing. Cost €40 from Google store UK but will sell unopened for €30 if someone needs it.
I had ordered it because my live case said "ships in 4-5 weeks" and I wanted a backup. However the live case has actually shipped now so I don't need the other one but cannot cancel the order. Argh.
Citywest/D18 areas.

madmoe

100gSoma wrote: »

For anyone with or buying a pixel 2. I have an official pixel 2 case (cement) ordered that I cannot cancel as it's gone to warehouse packing. Cost €40 from Google store UK but will sell unopened for €30 if someone needs it.
I had ordered it because my live case said "ships in 4-5 weeks" and I wanted a backup. However the live case has actually shipped now so I don't need the other one but cannot cancel the order. Argh.
Citywest/D18 areas.

Is it for the Pixel 2 or the Pixel 2 XL?

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OldMrBrennan83

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100gSoma

madmoe wrote: »

Is it for the Pixel 2 or the Pixel 2 XL?

Thanks

The case is for the smaller 5" Pixel 2. Pic attached.

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Riesen_Meal

What's the craic with the assistant not working here?

Will it ever?

@100gsoma I would take that case this weekend if you still haven't gotten rid of it...

Idleater

Fieldog wrote: »

What's the craic with the assistant not working here?

Will it ever?

Change your language to US or UK.

Personally I find the UK lady's voice grating.

Riesen_Meal

Idleater wrote: »

Change your language to US or UK.

Personally I find the UK lady's voice grating.

Did the trick, good man...

DanC90

I have the P2XL ordered and scheduled to arrive sometime next week but with all the negative press the phone has been receiving I'm tempted to cancel my order and go with the OP5t since I'm already using a OP3 and I'm quite happy with the almost stock version of Android they use.

I'd like to know from anyone who has the P2XL if they are happy with it? Is the screen as bad as they say and have you experienced any issues with the phone so far?
I really want to like this phone and the reason I chose to get it was the bezel-less design of the display but if the display itself isn't any good I don't see point in paying 900e when I could get a similar experience for almost half the price with the OP5t, what do you folks think?

sentient_6

Make the decision for yourself after you get the phone, you have awhile to return it. Reason I say that is I'm reading loads of posts on reddit from people delighted with the phone and wondering what all the fuss is about.

100gSoma

Fieldog wrote: »

What's the craic with the assistant not working here?

Will it ever?

@100gsoma I would take that case this weekend if you still haven't gotten rid of it...

Sorry Fieldog, I missed this earlier. Yeah no problem. It's arrived at Dublin Parcel motel centre earlier this afternoon, so I'll have it tomorrow morning.

100gSoma

Quick update (Review) on the case situation guys.

I bought the official Pixel 2 "live case" which was more expensive and is a dual layer TPU (rubber) and polycarbonate (hard plastic) construction. I figured it would be better in a fall (thanks to the TPU) than the fabric case which is just a polycarbonate shell covered in fabric. However, the outside polycarbonate shell of the live case (with the picture on it) is absolutely slick. If your hands are anyway cold, it's highly likely to slide/slip out of your hand as you pull from a pocket; or worse fly out from your hand as you squeeze the phone for assistance. It's like squeezing a wet bar of imperial leather soap.

The fabric case is definitely lighter, and will no way protect your phone like the live case will in a fall, but, you are much less likely to drop your case as the fabric case offers a tactile feel while holding. It's not "grippy" but much more tactile feel than the ultra hard smooth shell on the live case.

Both cases are raised enough to protect the camera lens or screen if the phone is laid down on a table up or down facing (an important element of any case).

Therefore I've decided to keep the fabric case on the phone as I'm much less likely to fumble it. @fieldog - I'm sorry to let you down. I 100% had planned to offload the case - but I just couldn't keep the live case on, it's just too smooth/slick/slippy. It would be better in a fall, guaranteed, but much more likely to be in a fall too. In the unlikley event (after this glowing review) anyone wants an official pixel 2 live case thats two days old - pm me.

Images attached:
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OldMrBrennan83

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user_name_d

Hey. Was thinking of heading up to Newry next weekend- what are the chances CPW would have a device? I haven't pre ordered or anything..

Also newb question but if you buy sim free do they still lock it to a network like they do down here? In other words do i still get it from three?

Thanks

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clacks

My card got charged this morning for my pixel xl. Not long now hopefully

logansmith047

Gonna keep my eyes open for this phone!

OnDraught

How is everyone getting on with these now?

Particularly interested to hear from people coming from Apple. Tempted to pull the trigger on the XL now.

Idleater

OnDraught wrote: »

How is everyone getting on with these now?

Particularly interested to hear from people coming from Apple. Tempted to pull the trigger on the XL now.

I switched back to Android from an iPhone 6s and really like the stock Android experience. Previously I had used HTCs.

I got the 2, not the XL. Compared to the iPhone, the main difference for me is better battery life and an integrated eco system with the services (Gmail, drive, photos, contacts, calendar etc) I actually use, and I still nicely use my MacBook in work and at home. The camera is excellent too as is the squeeze to enable assistant.

Annoyances (that are diminishing as time goes on):
* Swipe to go back - yes I know there's a back button
* Duplication and location of various settings. Language must appear in three or four places, and all enable various different features.
* Some features not enabled in assistant yet
* Having to buy through UK store

OldMrBrennan83

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