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Google Pixel 8 and 8 Pro

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,762 ✭✭✭wassie


    As @ForestFire posted - Amazon is actually got good choice for the Pixel 8. I ordered a clear case and 2 screen protectors for less then ten quid (£).



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,175 ✭✭✭ForestFire


    Mine is split, phone due 12th, watch is now start of November, but I ordered last night with watch coming in and out of availability.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,133 ✭✭✭Doomofman


    Ah. I ordered like the second pre-orders went up so probably why mine are coming together



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 951 ✭✭✭1jcdub


    Checked with the Vodafone shop. Their expecting pricing to be released on the 11th and available to order on the 12th. Hopefully the watch will be available with pre-order!



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 68 ✭✭MarsyB


    Cheers, watch is definitely available in preorder they showed me some internal papers saying that the pixel 8 and pro come with a free gift when bought 12th-16th.


    However I say we may have to wait a month for it.



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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 951 ✭✭✭1jcdub


    If you decide to buy a blue, white or black pixel 8 pro. Does the colour of the phone have to be the same as the watch? I don't know if I should buy the white or blue pixel 8 pro 🤷🏻



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,133 ✭✭✭Doomofman


    Should have your choice of colour depending on stock. I orders the black phone and could chose any colour watch with it



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 951 ✭✭✭1jcdub




  • Moderators, Education Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 8,314 Mod ✭✭✭✭Jonathan


    Rang VM today. They confirmed that they will be selling the phone. Not up on website yet. Based on their pricing (upfront + monthly repayment) Pixel 8 is working out at €889.

    Based on that, and the fact that if you go with Three you risk getting a locked phone and have to wait for a month or two to redeem the gift, I went and ordered direct from Google.

    Undecided on keeping the Buds, so figure it's better to get them now and possibly flog them before they flood the market.



  • Posts: 534 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    There is no risk with getting a locked phone with Three. I don't know why people keep going on about it...



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  • Moderators, Regional North West Moderators, Paid Member Posts: 19,215 Mod ✭✭✭✭byte
    byte


    I'm fond of Spigen cases. Tough Armor or Rugged Armor models especially.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,008 ✭✭✭✭lertsnim


    I accidentally ordered a silver watch with an obsidian phone so it is possible.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29,899 ✭✭✭✭TitianGerm


    Had planned on a iPhone 15 Pro to replace my Pixel 6A but the more I think about it it's very hard to move from what I know.

    The difference in price is a bit mad as well (although I don't mind paying the money) but €850 for the Pixel 8, Buds Pro and a Maus leather case compared to €1,240 for the iPhone makes it look a super deal. I'm not considering the 8 Pro as it's to big for me.

    The only thing that's making me hesitate is the fingerprint scanner. I never had an issue on my Pixel 6 but I replaced that with the 6A when I dropped the 6 and needed a replacement quickly and the fingerprint doesn't register about 70% 9f the time.

    What are the Buds Pro like? I have a pair of Samsung Buds for the gym and Bose QC35 for around the house so the Pro would be for out walking the dog etc.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 68 ✭✭MarsyB


    To all you planning watch colours if you're buying somewhere other than the Google store your only options is black and champagne gold.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 168 ✭✭skodacb


    Check your emails guys, just got mine that it's been dispatched by Google.

    Now is anyone interested in a Pixel 7 Pro and Pixel Watch 😅😅



  • Moderators, Category Moderators, Entertainment Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Regional East Moderators, Paid Member Posts: 19,447 CMod ✭✭✭✭The Black Oil


    Dispatch email came through at 2:45am.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,762 ✭✭✭wassie


    Because people want to be sure if they are going to drop the best part of a grand on a new phone.

    This question has been asked a couple of times across a couple of threads (if anyone has bought a pixel from Three to confirm isn't locked) and no one has replied confirming they have bought one and they unlocked.

    I tend to agree with you that they wont be, but I had a Thee customer service agent tell me otherwise which is why myself and others are asking.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 756 ✭✭✭illdoit2morrow


    Same 8Pro and watch arriving on Thursday by the looks of it.

    Ordered on evening of October 4th from Google Store.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,133 ✭✭✭Doomofman


    Got dispatch mail here too overnight. Though the package is still waiting to be picked up by DHL



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,261 ✭✭✭lafors


    Having been using a Samsung Z Fold all the way from a 1 to a 4 and switching to the 8 pro as I've never been happy with the cameras ever since I changed from pixels to samsung so looking forward to that and to see if I can cope without the media monster screen of the folds.


    I haven't needed a screen protector in a few years so what are the current best brands you'd recommend? Thanks



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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,762 ✭✭✭wassie


    Any off Amazon are decent enough if its the plastic 'glass'. I find they get damaged easily and need replacing after about 6 months, so buy them in a pack of 3.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,605 ✭✭✭xtal191


    I see the watches are out of stock now, I didn't want to pre-order until reviews come out to see how the battery and modem are.

    If it reviews well I'll probably order, as far as I know Harvey Norman are the only store offering the watch free too, has anyone ordered with them?



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 951 ✭✭✭1jcdub


    What colour pixel pro are people going for?

    I'm undecided between blue and white



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,176 ✭✭✭Idleater


    Blue for me, because I assumed it would be the least popular.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,133 ✭✭✭Doomofman


    I went with black as I figured it would go with more case colours (the metal on the edges and camera bump are tinted to the overall colour)



  • Moderators, Education Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 8,314 Mod ✭✭✭✭Jonathan


    Ordered Pixel 8 yesterday lunchtime. Got a tracking notification today, currently at Awaiting Carrier Pickup.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,175 ✭✭✭ForestFire


    Waiting on carrier pick up on Pro in porcelain/white.

    I was all set for blue but changed to white at the last min😟.

    My thinking was maybe some colored transparent case could work with the white to have a new colour look.


    Watch is not shipping until 1st Nov....but I don't like they have left a large cancel button still for the FREE watch. I'm in fear I'll press it by mistake 😭



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,175 ✭✭✭ForestFire


    Any ideas for wireless chargers that work at 23W min for this phone?



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,133 ✭✭✭Doomofman


    As far as I know, anything other than the Pixel Stand Gen 2 will be limited to 12w


    Edit: From the Pixel 8 Pro product page "Wireless charging rates up to 18 W (Pixel 8) and up to 23 W (Pixel 8 Pro) charging with Google Pixel Stand (2nd gen) (sold separately). Up to 12 W with Qi-certified EPP chargers (sold separately). Actual results may be slower."



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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,008 ✭✭✭✭lertsnim


    Just had a text from DHL saying delivery is estimated tomorrow.



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