The New Phone Thread

[_Tom]

I'm seriously starting to consider the Pixel xl. It just looks cheap imo. I'm not a fan of the Black or Silver. Slate grey with the iphone would look much better imo.

 

[JamesBryan]

Just had notification that my Pixel XL has been shipped :smile:

 

[welshname]

Nice. I still don't think I'll make the change

 

[Gally]

The pixel is even growing on me!

 

[Gally]

If anyone is selling a 6p give me a shout. Has to be 64gb really due to lack of SD card! Maybe give one a try before deciding what to do.

Spent a long time with an S7 edge recently also... what a phone. Strip it back a bit with the battery hogging s**t and it's a cracking thing. Camera is a leader!

 

[MarkCup]

Not for sale but I love my 128gb 6P. Coming from a Nexus 5 it's a wonderful thing. Nougat is great too! Battery has gained about half a day since the OS updated as well.

 

[_Tom]

Well my note 4 died. In having a new motherboard foc. To be honest I'll probably stick with it for a while. I was playing with the S7 and S7 edge. Not a phone for me. I'm waiting to get hands on with the pixel.

 

[imprezaworks]

Is thIs pixel phone easy to use? Coming from an iPhone for the past few years and trying an experia s/z or whatever it was and failing. Wondering wether I should just get an iPhone 6s/7.

Usage. Interwebz, txt and calls. Needs to be easily used by special people too

 

[Ol’ Tarby]

Is thIs pixel phone easy to use? Coming from an iPhone for the past few years and trying an experia s/z or whatever it was and failing. Wondering wether I should just get an iPhone 6s/7.

Usage. Interwebz, txt and calls. Needs to be easily used by special people too

Just typical android mate so if you didn't get on with android as an OS, then you probably won't like the pixel either.

 

[imprezaworks]

iPhone it is then. Ta

 

[JamesBryan]

It's here!

 

[JamesBryan]

It seems great up to now.

Screen is noticeably different compared to my 6p, the whites are properly white instead of a tan colour.

 

[JamesBryan]

Screen is so sharp! Can really tell the high ppi density.

 

[JamesBryan]

One thing i have noticed is that the volume button is a tad loose, so it rattles a bit.

I'll see how it goes, no doubt will be fine with a case on. Otherwise i'll contact Google.

 

[welshname]

Love google support. If you've bought direct it's 2 years warranty, they just send you a replacement within a couple of days, you get it, swap phones, send yours back and happy days. They do hold a charge against your bank account though during the period you're returning it, but that makes sense so can't complain.

 

[JamesBryan]

There's a support feature built in to the settings now, which i believe you can chat to them.

 

[Ay Ay Ron]

When I had the camera issue with my 6p I emailed them and within minutes was speaking to someone from America who told me that if I'd have bought it direct then my replacement wounhve been with me in a couple of days without any questions.

They couldn't do anything as I got it on contract but it's made me really consider buying direct next time.

 

[Gally]

Interesting!

 

[JamesBryan]

Yeah Google support does seem really good from what i've heard.

 

[welshname]

They're excellent. Had nothing but problems with my old 6 and they just swapped them out every time (was a great phone, just s**t build quality). Then even fully refunded me outside the timeframe after my third one so I could buy the 6P for less than the cost of the 6 refund.

 

[Gally]

Erm you never replied to me!

 

[welshname]

Erm you never replied to me! 😧

I bloody did!

I f**king hate tapatalk. 1 sec gorgeous.

 

[imprezaworks]

Does this seem a s**t deal, does to me but maybe i expect too much

First off i get 20% loyality with EE

128gb Iphone 6s
Unlimited calls, txts and 20gb of data.
£20 Contribution for the phone

£45 a month.

 

[imprezaworks]

Or for the 32bg in the

6s £36 a month
7 £40 a month

They want 30 contribution for both. Every year they try for a contribution and yet to get one lol

 

[FlamingMonkey]

Tempted with this myself free handset and 10GB for £45.99 or the 32GB for £35.99...hmm

 

[imprezaworks]

Free handset, with ee direct?

Just seen the voucher code.

Can't see a better deal for the 7 with 20gb of data and 40 a month for me.

I do laugh they want a 20/30 contribution off me though

 

[FlamingMonkey]

no not drect, buymobiles.net via uswitch

128GB one
https://www.uswitch.com/mobiles/con...vaXBob25lLTctZGVhbHMvMTI4Z2ItYmxhY2svJnBvPTE=

32GB one
https://www.uswitch.com/mobiles/con...vaXBob25lLTctZGVhbHMvMzJnYi1ibGFjay8mcG89MQ==

 

[Darren S]

Tempted with this myself free handset and 10GB for £45.99 or the 32GB for £35.99...hmm
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That's not bad for the total cost on that image. To buy a Plus one outright is £919.

 

[Addicted]

Had my OnePLus 3 for a few weeks now, got it at the start of my trips abroad as I wanted something with a better camera and better battery life than I was getting with the OP2.

Loving it so far, quick charge is epic, battery lasts forever, stock ROM is great and everything is running nice. Glad I didn't bother waiting for the Pixel, costs are just rediculous.

 

[Darren S]

Just typical android mate so if you didn't get on with android as an OS, then you probably won't like the pixel either.

The same issue I have. My works phone (in various guises) has been Android and I just can't get on with it. The phones - in particular the higher-end ones are very good pieces of kit. If I could just get iOS on one these and it work as flawlessly as my iPhones have - I'd be happy!

 

[imprezaworks]

iPhone 7 128gb, 20gb data, £29 upfront cost. £44 a month.

 

[Ol’ Tarby]

Had my Nexus 6P since Monday but I've still not fully swapped over from my 5 yet as I'm having issues with my Phillips Hue lighting. My whole house lighting is controlled from my phone but the app constantly crashes on the 6P. I've emailed the developer hoping that they can sort it out.

The phone is brilliant though and the camera is much better than the 5. Can't comment on battery yet as I'm not using it properly yet

 

[Ol’ Tarby]

Had my Nexus 6P since Monday but I've still not fully swapped over from my 5 yet as I'm having issues with my Phillips Hue lighting. My whole house lighting is controlled from my phone but the app constantly crashes on the 6P. I've emailed the developer hoping that they can sort it out.

The phone is brilliant though and the camera is much better than the 5. Can't comment on battery yet as I'm not using it properly yet

Got a reply within 15 minutes and my issue is now sorted. Can now fully switch over to my new phone

 

[JamesBryan]

Good news mate

 

[Ol’ Tarby]

Got a reply within 15 minutes and my issue is now sorted. Can now fully switch over to my new phone :smile:

No I can't. Fuckin SIM card is a different size!

Can I take a pair of scissors to it? Lol

 

[Grier]

Don't know if serious ^^^
But I cut one of mine to fit my s6 and it's all fine?

 

[Ol’ Tarby]

Don't know if serious ^^^
But I cut one of mine to fit my s6 and it's all fine?

No, I wasn't serious lol

 

[Grier]

Meh...well it works anyway.

 

[welshname]

You can cut your sim no problem. Just download a template from online which shows you exactly where to cut.

 

[Gally]

Thought this was interesting. Over 3 hours to charge a phone fully these days? Seemed like there was something wrong.