2016 Android thread
10-07-2016
, 03:47 AM
10-07-2016
, 08:21 AM
10-07-2016
, 12:44 PM
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wtf. anyone know what causes the delivery date to vary between apparently the end of october to the end of november? just the 1 day earlier order date or think it has to do with the specific SKU you choose? I would definitely switch colors or storage sizes if it meant getting it a month earlier.
edit: re-read, I think you're asking why this is, not how you can tell? Google forecasts demand for each configuration (what percent will be black vs silver vs blue, how many people want to spend an extra $100 to get more storage, etc), and then there are also sometimes manufacturing issues will prevent them from building as many of something as they want (might have issues getting a color correct, for example). In this case, the blue was sold out so quickly that they either dramatically underestimated demand or they had some sort of issue preventing them from building enough. Then it just comes down to what customers actually chose and how well they predicted that.
I'm not disagreeing with your premise that the 6p is a much better value and perhaps a better choice for many people. But those are my reasons for getting XL.
Last edited by dukemagic; 10-07-2016 at 12:51 PM.
10-07-2016
, 01:39 PM
Snapdragon 821 is more battery efficient than 810 (which had relatively major thermal issues), and smaller/newer screen uses less power as well.
Google's battery ratings (which should use a consistent methodology between the two phones) has the XL showing 30-40% better battery life in standby time, talk time, internet use time (wifi and LTE), video playback, audio playback. Obviously that doesn't mean that real-world battery use will be 40% better, but it should be noticeably better.
Google's battery ratings (which should use a consistent methodology between the two phones) has the XL showing 30-40% better battery life in standby time, talk time, internet use time (wifi and LTE), video playback, audio playback. Obviously that doesn't mean that real-world battery use will be 40% better, but it should be noticeably better.
10-07-2016
, 10:55 PM
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You can see the estimated delivery date (in weeks) as you are picking between the various options on the Google store, and this does change depending on the configuration.
edit: re-read, I think you're asking why this is, not how you can tell? Google forecasts demand for each configuration (what percent will be black vs silver vs blue, how many people want to spend an extra $100 to get more storage, etc), and then there are also sometimes manufacturing issues will prevent them from building as many of something as they want (might have issues getting a color correct, for example). In this case, the blue was sold out so quickly that they either dramatically underestimated demand or they had some sort of issue preventing them from building enough. Then it just comes down to what customers actually chose and how well they predicted that.
An extra year of support, better battery life (very important to me), smaller size (6p is too big for me, and yes those couple of millimeters make a big difference), better camera, Daydream, better looking (IMO), and I'm not terribly price sensitive especially considering how much time I spend on my phone and the fact that I generally keep them for 2+ years.
I'm not disagreeing with your premise that the 6p is a much better value and perhaps a better choice for many people. But those are my reasons for getting XL.
edit: re-read, I think you're asking why this is, not how you can tell? Google forecasts demand for each configuration (what percent will be black vs silver vs blue, how many people want to spend an extra $100 to get more storage, etc), and then there are also sometimes manufacturing issues will prevent them from building as many of something as they want (might have issues getting a color correct, for example). In this case, the blue was sold out so quickly that they either dramatically underestimated demand or they had some sort of issue preventing them from building enough. Then it just comes down to what customers actually chose and how well they predicted that.
An extra year of support, better battery life (very important to me), smaller size (6p is too big for me, and yes those couple of millimeters make a big difference), better camera, Daydream, better looking (IMO), and I'm not terribly price sensitive especially considering how much time I spend on my phone and the fact that I generally keep them for 2+ years.
I'm not disagreeing with your premise that the 6p is a much better value and perhaps a better choice for many people. But those are my reasons for getting XL.
10-08-2016
, 11:59 PM
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Bestbuy is taking preorders for the Pixel and the Pixel XL. They are $700 and $800 but also include a $100 BestBuy gift card and a free Chromecast.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/google-p...izon/5656048.p
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/google-p...izon/5656048.p
Most specs dont seem like much of an improvement over my 2 year old Droid Turbo, and the battery (which is near the top of the list in importance for me) is not nearly as big.
Also the standard Pixel has a smaller screen and lower resolution. Not to mention a 2.15 Ghz processor vs 2.7 in the Turbo. Really the only improvement appears to be a newer version of Snapdragon and the latest Android OS.
I was expecting it to blow my phone out of the water (maybe it does in actual use?) but based on specs alone it seems like an expensive downgrade.
10-10-2016
, 04:44 PM
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Ive been contemplating a new phone, but looking at the specs of the Pixel is making me want to wait. Just doesnt seem that impressive for such an expensive phone.
Most specs dont seem like much of an improvement over my 2 year old Droid Turbo, and the battery (which is near the top of the list in importance for me) is not nearly as big.
Also the standard Pixel has a smaller screen and lower resolution. Not to mention a 2.15 Ghz processor vs 2.7 in the Turbo. Really the only improvement appears to be a newer version of Snapdragon and the latest Android OS.
I was expecting it to blow my phone out of the water (maybe it does in actual use?) but based on specs alone it seems like an expensive downgrade.
Ive been contemplating a new phone, but looking at the specs of the Pixel is making me want to wait. Just doesnt seem that impressive for such an expensive phone.
Most specs dont seem like much of an improvement over my 2 year old Droid Turbo, and the battery (which is near the top of the list in importance for me) is not nearly as big.
Also the standard Pixel has a smaller screen and lower resolution. Not to mention a 2.15 Ghz processor vs 2.7 in the Turbo. Really the only improvement appears to be a newer version of Snapdragon and the latest Android OS.
I was expecting it to blow my phone out of the water (maybe it does in actual use?) but based on specs alone it seems like an expensive downgrade.
10-20-2016
, 10:36 PM
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Ive been contemplating a new phone, but looking at the specs of the Pixel is making me want to wait. Just doesnt seem that impressive for such an expensive phone.
Most specs dont seem like much of an improvement over my 2 year old Droid Turbo, and the battery (which is near the top of the list in importance for me) is not nearly as big.
Also the standard Pixel has a smaller screen and lower resolution. Not to mention a 2.15 Ghz processor vs 2.7 in the Turbo. Really the only improvement appears to be a newer version of Snapdragon and the latest Android OS.
I was expecting it to blow my phone out of the water (maybe it does in actual use?) but based on specs alone it seems like an expensive downgrade.
Ive been contemplating a new phone, but looking at the specs of the Pixel is making me want to wait. Just doesnt seem that impressive for such an expensive phone.
Most specs dont seem like much of an improvement over my 2 year old Droid Turbo, and the battery (which is near the top of the list in importance for me) is not nearly as big.
Also the standard Pixel has a smaller screen and lower resolution. Not to mention a 2.15 Ghz processor vs 2.7 in the Turbo. Really the only improvement appears to be a newer version of Snapdragon and the latest Android OS.
I was expecting it to blow my phone out of the water (maybe it does in actual use?) but based on specs alone it seems like an expensive downgrade.
Sent from my phone...oh wait nm.