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re: **OFFICIAL #madebygoogle LIVE STREAM- 10/4 11AM** -link in OP
Posted on 10/4/16 at 3:01 pm to Pettifogger
Posted on 10/4/16 at 3:01 pm to Pettifogger
So can you play movies on your Pixel and watch them through the Daydream headset for a movie like feel? I'm not talking about daydream apps like Hulu etc, because I would like to have this capability on flights where there is no streaming WiFi. Would be legit.
This post was edited on 10/4/16 at 3:03 pm
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Posted on 10/4/16 at 3:10 pm to AmeriKop45
from the Pixel website
WTF? Why not have the same setup as the HTC 10? That's fricking ridiculous.
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Crisp sound quality with single bottom-firing speaker
WTF? Why not have the same setup as the HTC 10? That's fricking ridiculous.
Posted on 10/4/16 at 3:25 pm to wizziko
About the free VR daydream setup with Pixel order:
ETA- Would love this little package right here:
This post was edited on 10/4/16 at 3:36 pm
Posted on 10/4/16 at 3:58 pm to whodatfan
I don't get the point of daydream or Samsung VR. The power needed to run good VR isn't possible through a phone. Sure some low quality 360 videos and shitty demo things might be ok for some, but they are no oculus or vive. Doesn't surprise me they are dumping the goggles for free.
Posted on 10/4/16 at 4:00 pm to whodatfan
I was damn near sold on this phone before the launch, but the more I think about it, I cannot justify spending $650 + tax (would go with 5") for the phone when 1) my OnePlus One is going strong and CM is keeping it updated and 2) the Xiaomi Mi5s has the same specs including Snapdragon 821 and starts at $300.
Gone are the days of affordable phones from Google. Especially that the 6p started at what, $499? That's a steep increase
ETA: Mi5s starts at $389, but $480 for 4GB RAM w/ 128GB storage
Gone are the days of affordable phones from Google. Especially that the 6p started at what, $499? That's a steep increase
ETA: Mi5s starts at $389, but $480 for 4GB RAM w/ 128GB storage
This post was edited on 10/4/16 at 4:15 pm
Posted on 10/4/16 at 4:22 pm to LSUSPARKY621
Yeah I'm not buying. I guess I'll look around on Swappa
Posted on 10/4/16 at 4:31 pm to LSUSPARKY621
You are not looking at all the features offered. You get exclusive android OS designed for Pixel with quick updates, a free VR headset, the best rated camera, and FREE unlimited FULL RES 4k video/picture storage for life. That's just some of the perks. I respect your stance on the price of the phone. Google put a lot into this launch and the phones are of superb build quality. They pack all of the things that the other high tier flagships carry and then some. The Xiaomi is not on that level. Yeah it has some of the same major components like processor and such, but the poor LTE support kills it for most people. Don't get me wrong the pricing and features are good, but they're strangled by the software and poor lte support.
Posted on 10/4/16 at 4:32 pm to whodatfan
You can't even get it wet. SMH.
Posted on 10/4/16 at 4:40 pm to sorantable
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You can't even get it wet.
I'm sorry, are you Michael Phelps? Do you normally swim laps with your 800 dollar smartphone? I have NEVER submerged my phone ever. From the original iphone to when I made the switch to Android etc. I have always had a protection plan and never once had to use it. But that is my waterproof right there. Insurance. Why in the mother of frick are some of you so hell bent on the waterproof angle? It has enough water resistance rating to check the thing in a light rain or spill something and immediately wipe it off. Do you really need to go deep sea diving with it? Well then it may not be the device for you then.
Posted on 10/4/16 at 4:45 pm to CarRamrod
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CarRamrod
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ouch. you can order lutron dimmable z-wave switchs for 42.
I should have mentioned I was buying the Lifx smart bulbs for the multicolor aspect of it.
Also, thanks to you and CAD for basically telling me that, at this point, SmartThings and Wink are on par with each other. Since Google Home supports SmartThings right off the bat, I guess I'll stick with it for now.
Posted on 10/4/16 at 4:52 pm to Cowbells
what would be the most affordable bulbs to get for indoor cans that would work with google home?
Posted on 10/4/16 at 5:00 pm to whodatfan
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what would be the most affordable bulbs to get for indoor cans that would work with google home?
I'm still researching that. GE Link, maybe?
Can anyone chime in?
Posted on 10/4/16 at 5:04 pm to whodatfan
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I'm sorry, are you Michael Phelps? Do you normally swim laps with your 800 dollar smartphone? I have NEVER submerged my phone ever. From the original iphone to when I made the switch to Android etc. I have always had a protection plan and never once had to use it. But that is my waterproof right there. Insurance. Why in the mother of frick are some of you so hell bent on the waterproof angle? It has enough water resistance rating to check the thing in a light rain or spill something and immediately wipe it off. Do you really need to go deep sea diving with it? Well then it may not be the device for you then.
Because it is nice to not have to need insurance and be able to use your phone in the rain without worry. I was very jealous of waterproofing when Samsung had it. It's a damn nice feature and some people want it. If it was offered to you on pixel, wouldn't you be super glad to have it?
Posted on 10/4/16 at 5:07 pm to Dam Guide
Its definitely nice to have, but not a dealbreaker if it doesn't. Insurance not only covers water damage, but cracks and breaks too, which surely happens a lot.
Although, there is a $79 deductible. Not crazy expensive to replace. Waterproof would make this phone a home-run imo.
Although, there is a $79 deductible. Not crazy expensive to replace. Waterproof would make this phone a home-run imo.
Posted on 10/4/16 at 5:09 pm to whodatfan
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what would be the most affordable bulbs to get for indoor cans that would work with google home?
home doesn't support zwave or zigbee correct?
you're going to need a wink or ST hub and the commercial electric smart downlights are compatible with wink (not sure about ST) and run about $30 each
LINK
but you may want to consider a smart dimmer instead in this type of application because i think you can get one supported natively by google home and skip all the smart hub nonsense.
(yeah i said that)This post was edited on 10/4/16 at 5:10 pm
Posted on 10/4/16 at 5:18 pm to GFunk
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Where have I seen a phone that looks like that before?
Where's the home button on Google's iPhone?
Posted on 10/4/16 at 5:18 pm to CAD703X
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best camera ever on a mobile device - better than apple
free unlimited ORIGINAL RESOLUTION photos and 4K video
but apple has a blacker-than-black iphone.
Apple doesn't need to give away free services to help ship products
Posted on 10/4/16 at 5:19 pm to jeff5891
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free unlimited ORIGINAL RESOLUTION photos and 4K video
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Apple doesn't need to give away free services to help ship products
ok
Posted on 10/4/16 at 5:21 pm to Dam Guide
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If it was offered to you on pixel, wouldn't you be super glad to have it?
Sure, it would be nice. But it is not a deal breaker feature. Screen, processor, camera, no headphone jack (apple). Now those are more deal breaker features to me.
People that complain about old tech (sd card) or gimmick options (wireless charging) deserve the misery of a samsung device.
Posted on 10/4/16 at 5:22 pm to CAD703X
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ok
Apple's profit margin >>>>>>>>>> Google's profit margin
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