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Google Pixel 8 and 8 Pro

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    #32
    The Black Oil
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    Haven't watched this yet.

    https://youtu.be/KZA_BIa8e7I?si=tETS12W8zW0BlQWV


    Moderator: Television, Psychology and Dublin County North.

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    #33
    beardo81
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    Screenshot_20231004-154615.png

    Free Watch or Buds with Three preorder depending on model.



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    #34
    wassie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,675 ✭✭✭wassie


    Three is better value than Google. If buying outright (via prepaid) then costs are

    P8: €709 inc Buds

    P8Pro: €1039 watch

    Edit: looks like you can order a prepaid sim but pay later. Only available in black with Three.

    Assume Pixels are not network locked - anyone know if the P7s or P6s were?


    With the big price jump, it reduces the incentive prices on the P7 & P7Pro to drop further at the moment. Be interesting to see how there sales go.

    Vodafone not stocking P8 or P8Pro at the moment also.

    Post edited by wassie on


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    #35
    Royale with Cheese
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    7 years of OS upgrades? Kind of of annoying, Android 14 will probably be the last OS upgrade I get for my 6 Pro. That's after them claiming 5 years of updates pre launch before rowing back on that and saying it's 3 years of OS upgrades and a further 2 of security updates.



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    #36
    machiavellianme
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121193992#Comment_121193992

    What makes the 8 a midrange spec? For those who like small phones, it's as close to flagship as you get. The prices are still astronomical though.

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    #37
    TheRona
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    What I don't get with Google, is all of these photo features come with Google One even if you don't have a Pixel, so I don't even know how much of a selling point they are.



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    #38
    xtal191
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121194099#Comment_121194099

    Tensor 3 is equivalent to a Snapdragon Gen 1, S23 is a small phone too and can be bought on adverts for a lot less.

    Is it using the same modem as the 7 series? Wonder if the battery life is any better



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    #39
    xtal191
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    7 years of OS and security updates is great though



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    #40
    TheRona
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121194145#Comment_121194145

    Snapdragon 8 Gen 1.

    If EU was getting stuck with Exynos Samsung devices, it would make the Pixel much more appealing.



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    #41
    TheRona
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121194155#Comment_121194155

    I've never personally had a phone more than a year, I do wonder how many people would see out that 7 years.

    As much as I liked the HTC 10, I couldn't imagine still using it today.



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    #42
    xtal191
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121194164#Comment_121194164

    Rumour is only the S24 Ultra will have the Snapdragon in Europe, S24 and S24+ are supposedly going back to Exynos



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    #43
    wassie
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121194110#Comment_121194110

    Do you still need a Google One paid subscription to get all the photo features? Also processing is done in the cloud, whereas the Pixel 7 does it locally onboard, meaning its faster.

    This is the same with the Google Translate feature. We tested this with the Pixel 6 vs Samsung S23 last year in France and P6 was much quicker and more accurate which is important when having a conversation.

    Is it a selling point? Probably all depends on your own needs. I love the AI enhancements for photos and have no intention of subscribing to Google One as I back up all my photos to Onedrive.



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    #44
    TheRona
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121194266#Comment_121194266

    Yeah, I also back up to OneDrive. I do pay €30/year for Google Storage, which gives me all stuff like photo editing, VPN, darkweb scanner etc etc. It's not worth buying a phone for a lot of these features when you can get them for a fairly small fee.

    I do realise that the on-device stuff can make a difference, but in my last few years using Pixels, I've never actually benefitted from the likes of on-device translation, as much as I like the idea of it.



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    #45
    moonboy52
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    Pretty cool they are offering the freebies here this year.

    7 years of updates is great too. (Have a Pixel 3aXL for 4 and a half years at the minute)

    For me personally, going to wait to see what the modem is like (and Thermals).



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    #46
    wassie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,675 ✭✭✭wassie


    The head transplanting feature 'Best Take' in photos is definitely creepy.



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    #47
    muckwarrior
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    Wife was thinking about a Pixel watch anyway, so went ahead and ordered the pro.



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    #48
    Macy Enough Kite
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    I don't like the design and I find their Material UI a bit annoying at times. They seem a bit obsessed with pastel colours too.



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    #49
    Ush1
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    Any trade in deals for Ireland?



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    #50
    TheRona
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121194651#Comment_121194651

    You're better off just selling yourself. I've never had any problems.



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    #51
    podgeandrodge
    Site Banned Posts: 5,975 ✭✭✭podgeandrodge


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121194054#Comment_121194054

    Anyone know if Pixels ever ever ever locked?



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    #52
    Silver-Tiger
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121194651#Comment_121194651

    This is seriously annoying. Have a flawless Pixel 6 and usually upgrade every 2 years. UK shop(Which for some reason is the mailing list i'm on) have a very easy trade in system. £200 quote for the P6.

    Would order a pro now with that in the deal.

    Anyone ever order or is that possible from the UK site?



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    #53
    wassie
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    Definitely possible but obviously will only deliver to UK.



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    #54
    TitianGerm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30,863 ✭✭✭✭TitianGerm


    I was all set to swap my Pixel6A to an iPhone 15 Pro Max at €850 on contract + €200 extra on my bill over two years but it's now out of stock.

    Next was a iPhone 15 Pro at €650 and the extra €200 on my bill but now I'm thinking Pixel 8 and Buds Pro for the same money 🤔 only thing I'm worried about is that the fingerprint scanner would give me hassle like the 6A.



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    #55
    MarsyB
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    Did anyone get any word from Vodafone or Virgin Media Bill pay pricing?



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    #56
    bawnBeag
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 197 ✭✭bawnBeag


    I can't decide if I want the 8 pro over the 8



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    #57
    1jcdub
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121194864#Comment_121194864

    I messaged them. They just said to keep an eye on their website. Vodafone UK have pre order on their website!



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    #58
    MarsyB
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 70 ✭✭MarsyB


    Only these retailers have the watch/buds promotion

    Harvey Norman

    Three

    Virgin Media

    Vodafone Ireland



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    #59
    MarsyB
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 70 ✭✭MarsyB


    I reckon if you ever see yourself getting the watch the pro is the way to go seeing as its 400 euro off, I wouldnt have much use for the buds. You can also could resell it on adverts for like 300 euro effectively bringing you down to pixel 8 pricing.

    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121194975#Comment_121194975




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    #60
    bawnBeag
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 197 ✭✭bawnBeag


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121195105#Comment_121195105

    Agreed. Just not sure on the size of the pro. Is it too big? 7 pro is the same size, anyone got that and can comment on the size. I'm coming from a p5



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    #61
    TitianGerm
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121195105#Comment_121195105

    I'm pretty sure the Pixel watch was a very tough sell on Adverts last year.



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