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unbutthurtable posted:I'm thinking that instead of returning my Pixel 2 XL and just keeping my Pixel (1) XL, I'll still do the return but replace it with a Pixel 2 (reg). There's so much drama and news about the Pixel 2 XL that it's tough to find info about the smaller one. Is there anything I should be aware of (outside of the obvious size issue) before making the decision? The Pixel 2 is fantastic. It does everything that it's big brother does except the screen isn't 4k but also doesn't look like poo poo. I'm returning my 2XL and getting a Pixel 2 to match my wife's.
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bull3964 posted:I somewhat agree, the Moto X Pure pulled it off, but it was only on when it has an active notification or when your waved your hand over it. That's not an always-on display then, you p much need an OLED to do one.
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Yeah, I've used tapet before and it's great at what it does but I want to just be able to set my own folder of photo wallpapers for rotation, not their patterns.
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Nov 2, 2017 19:00
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Don Lapre posted:The DK2 used a note 5? oled overclocked to 75hz and that was years ago now. Samsung is probably just saving that poo poo for the next big thing. Note 3. And it was 1080p
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Nov 2, 2017 19:05
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MikusR posted:Note 3. And it was 1080p Yea but that screen debuted 4 years ago. certainly they could improve it by now.
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Nov 2, 2017 19:14
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Eezee posted:You can't do always-on displays without OLED, so I very much doubt you are going to find many top end phones without them in the future. What would you say if I told you that the G6 has the option of an always on display? Besides, "LG is loving nuts and desperate to copy anything Samsung's phones can do," I mean.
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Nov 2, 2017 19:15
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Pixel 2 is like a mm bigger than Pixel 1, completely triggered.
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Nov 2, 2017 19:20
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It just may not be a focus for R&D right now. I think it's clear that OLED panels can be driven that fast (LG's own TVs are 120hz native), but there may be tradeoffs that aren't apparent with the current VR applications like power consumption or brightness. You don't need a 1000 nit display or have to worry about battery consumption in a set of wired ambient light controlled VR goggles.
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Nov 2, 2017 19:21
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unbutthurtable posted:I'm thinking that instead of returning my Pixel 2 XL and just keeping my Pixel (1) XL, I'll still do the return but replace it with a Pixel 2 (reg). There's so much drama and news about the Pixel 2 XL that it's tough to find info about the smaller one. Is there anything I should be aware of (outside of the obvious size issue) before making the decision? There is something you should know about the Pixel 2... ...it's good.
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RZA Encryption posted:There is something you should know about the Pixel 2... Can confirm Only screen protectors I can find are like $40 CAD at the carrier stores, and all of the cheap ones at the hole in the wall shops are sold out. Guess I'll just wait for some more reviews to come out.
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Nov 2, 2017 19:40
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Is this weird that I have to use a 3rd party app to transfer SMS to my new phone or did I miss something when I plugged the new one and old one together during initial setup?
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Nov 2, 2017 19:57
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You missed it. The transfer tool should deal with SMS just fine.
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Nov 2, 2017 20:03
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Jerk McJerkface posted:
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Nov 2, 2017 20:06
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Mister Facetious posted:What would you say if I told you that the G6 has the option of an always on display? Sounds like it would completely ruin battery life.
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Nov 2, 2017 20:06
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FogHelmut posted:Is this weird that I have to use a 3rd party app to transfer SMS to my new phone or did I miss something when I plugged the new one and old one together during initial setup? Pretty sure you missed it.
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Nov 2, 2017 20:17
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bull3964 posted:I think it's clear that OLED panels can be driven that fast (LG's own TVs are 120hz native) Those use only white oleds.
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Nov 2, 2017 20:27
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Eezee posted:Sounds like it would completely ruin battery life. There's two brightness settings; "I can barely see it", and "where did my battery life go?".
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Nov 2, 2017 20:30
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MikusR posted:Those use only white oleds. That's true, it might be a better example to say the PlayStation VR uses an OLED panel running at 120Hz.
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Nov 2, 2017 20:36
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oh no https://twitter.com/AndroidPolice/status/926168811643924480
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Nov 2, 2017 20:38
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That sucks, the software is the main reason to get a Pixel in the first place.
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Nov 2, 2017 20:43
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The software isn't bad, it's just missing.
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Nov 2, 2017 20:47
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I guess all those concerns about the phones sucking in extremely preventable ways thanks to LG nonexistent QA were true
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Nov 2, 2017 21:00
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Don't forget, we had reports of someone getting a regular Pixel 2 that visibly failed QA as well.
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Nov 2, 2017 21:16
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I got this Incipio NGP Pure case in blue for my Pixel 2 today and it's pretty nice. It's flexible and super grippy, but is also actually kinda firm. I've only used TPU cases on my phones before, but this one seems slightly thicker, and the fit is extremely snug. So this might be a good choice for someone who doesn't want a chunky case, but thinks some of the other minimal cases are lacking. My previous cases have been clear, and this blue looks pretty great with the all white phone peeking through. Another nice touch is, on the cutout for the camera the hole is lined with a matte black ring, perhaps designed to prevent any glare from the flash. So while this case is twice as much as some similar ones, I feel like the quality is there. Best Buy also carries these for the same price, in case you've got membership points or coupons there.
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Nov 2, 2017 21:17
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logikv9 posted:I guess all those concerns about the phones sucking in extremely preventable ways thanks to LG nonexistent QA were true It was a very predictable outcome, it was funny to see all the goons who said Google was in charge so obviously we wouldn't see any of the standard LG fuckups
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Nov 2, 2017 21:27
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You guys do realize that "THX certified DAC" is just marketing? THX cert is a thing but it is not what you think it is: it's about experience and not hard specs. http://www.tested.com/tech/241-thx-certification-useful-standard-or-useless-gimmick/
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The last thing I got partially due to the THX Certified bit, and partially due to the great reviews, was my still excellent Klipsch ProMedia 4.1 setup from 2000. Anything since then seems to have lost its original meaning. Though, Logitech has some fancy new 5.1 1000W setup that's THX certified... If I have a system killing issue with my 4.1's eventually, that might be worth looking into...
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Nov 2, 2017 21:31
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The HTC U11+ was at some point the Pixel 2 XL by HTC that got cancelled: http://www.androidpolice.com/2017/11/02/htc-u11-based-muskie-cancelled-htc-pixel-2-xl/
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I'm so glad I didn't keep trying to buy a G6. 3 out of 3 tries and all had defects, and now I've seen my buddy's Pixel XL 2 with the cheese grater screen circa Galaxy Nexus pentile and I'm just  about it all.Screw LG.
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Nov 2, 2017 21:51
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people still buy more than 2.1 speaker systems for computers? I thought most gamers had moved to headphones
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drat the razer phone sounds tempting but my experience with everything thats not their laptops has been pretty dismal.
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Cao Ni Ma posted:drat the razer phone sounds tempting but my experience with everything thats not their laptops has been pretty dismal. Their PC equipment isn't bad, it's just obnoxious.
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Where is the Google Now feed in the Pixel 2? There is nothing to the left of the home screen.
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Inspect Your Gadgets › The Android Thread: It isn't bad, it's just obnoxious.
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cage-free egghead posted:Their PC equipment isn't bad, it's just obnoxious. I had one of those hand keyboard things they made that were reskined belkin things and it broke like a month after use. My logitech g13 has been working now for like 6 years.
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Got my Pixel 2 XL today and lost the screen lottery pretty hard. Obviously it's worse because we are all nerds who are looking for it immediately upon unboxing the phone, but the blue tint is noticeable within 5 or 10 degrees of shifting off center. I called support immediately and was basically given the "this is a feature, not a bug" speech. I might try calling again later to see if another rep has a different take but at this point it seems like they aren't willing to RMA anymore, so my only option may be returning it for a refund and then waiting a few months for this poo poo to get cleared up (or just switch to the Note 8/iphone X). drat.
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FogHelmut posted:Where is the Google Now feed in the Pixel 2? There is nothing to the left of the home screen. I swipe right and it's there 
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utonium posted:I got this Incipio NGP Pure case in blue for my Pixel 2 today and it's pretty nice. It's flexible and super grippy, but is also actually kinda firm. I've only used TPU cases on my phones before, but this one seems slightly thicker, and the fit is extremely snug. So this might be a good choice for someone who doesn't want a chunky case, but thinks some of the other minimal cases are lacking. I got $5 from Best Buy's membership thing. I might pick this case up tomorrow. Thanks! If I don't though, does anyone know if the fabric cases are any good from Google or should I just go with the Incipio? What about the Spigen https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07476PMMF/_encoding=UTF8?coliid=I1P14OB7WEHJZV&colid=LO11YHPKO47V ?
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logikv9 posted:this, but can I also water cool the phone Any phone that's IP68 would probably be fine to use while you're holding under the running faucet, so there's some good water cooling for you.
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GnarlyCharlie4u posted:I swipe right and it's there I rebooted and it's there now. The black front makes these bezels seem larger than they are. The button bar at the bottom is black and blends with the bezel, making it this huge singular section. It was less noticable with the white front on the Pixel 1.
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