Google Pixel 6/6 Pro

neoboy · 20 Oct 2021 at 12:45

mark43 said:
That seems like a great deal. I hadn't even considered a contract as it I've just bought outright for years now, but when I consider what I'm paying for my monthly SIM on top I'd be much better off. I was never a fan of Vodafone, not sure what they're like these days?

Switched to Voxi who run on Vodafone network few months back and signal has been great for me where I live, even get 5G at my house and I don't live anywhere near city centre either. I have a very low bar for standards though coming from years of Three

I have heard Vodafone have a bad reputation, but not sure I'd ever need to contact them if signal is fine so it's all down to what reception you get where important to you.

Think I'll hold off until Monday though when reviews land, just want to see if Pro is worth the extra but regular version just seems exceptional value.

gpuerrilla · 20 Oct 2021 at 12:46

Begbie said:
Really tempted by the pro, for the larger screen and battery but it really doesn't seem worth it compared to the non pro. Anyone else not see any massive difference?

Same. Coincidentally my contract is at an end so really tempted by the non pro. Bose generally make decent headphones too.

JAMAL · 20 Oct 2021 at 12:55

An embargo on the camera until Monday, seems dodgy, have I missed this happening before or is it a new thing?

kona786 · 20 Oct 2021 at 12:56

JAMAL said:
An embargo on the camera until Monday, seems dodgy, have I missed this happening before or is it a new thing?

Not dodgy at all. It'll be software refinements, no point reviewing something on non final software, especially camera.

What is there to lose, order and return if necessary.

bastic · 20 Oct 2021 at 12:57

with the embargo, maybe as they know there is so many new events taking place in next few days, weeks, they are confident and want to make people wait ?

here2018 · 20 Oct 2021 at 12:58

JAMAL said:
An embargo on the camera until Monday, seems dodgy, have I missed this happening before or is it a new thing?

Why worry, you have 14 days to return the device if you don't like it of the 'reviews' say it's crap. A lot of reviews are apple fans so take them with a pinch of salt. MKBHD for one.

Techspurt is a good honest bet & Mr Mobile.

bastic · 20 Oct 2021 at 12:58

if users find its carp, they will just send them back...

JAMAL · 20 Oct 2021 at 12:58

kona786 said:
Not dodgy at all. It'll be software refinements, no point reviewing something on non final software, especially camera.

What is there to lose, order and return if necessary.

Just seems fishy to me, that and £350 headphones for free...

kona786 · 20 Oct 2021 at 13:01

JAMAL said:
Just seems fishy to me, that and £350 headphones for free...

People are sceptics what can I say.

Bose are the one's getting publicity. I'm sure they gave it to Google at cost or even below to get more exposure.

Brackish · 20 Oct 2021 at 13:03

JAMAL said:
Just seems fishy to me, that and £350 headphones for free...

Probably a product that didn't suffer the chip shortage and gets Bose name everywhere so sales for in ears can come from it.

Dirk Diggler · 20 Oct 2021 at 13:03

JAMAL said:
Just seems fishy to me, that and £350 headphones for free...

It's classic loss leader tactics, they're subsiding the phone in order to sell the software packages.

neoboy · 20 Oct 2021 at 13:08

Wouldn't say embargo seems particularly fishy here, in fact you still have 2 days after it lifts to get the headphones offer.

_Jimlad_ · 20 Oct 2021 at 13:18

JAMAL said:
Just seems fishy to me, that and £350 headphones for free...

They did this last year with free Bose. Clearly got a good deal going on.

Kanpai · 20 Oct 2021 at 13:19

here2018 said:
Galaxy watch 4 & 4 Classic

Doesn’t it bother you most of the Watch features are restricted on non Samsung devices?

grudas · 20 Oct 2021 at 13:21

JAMAL said:
Just seems fishy to me, that and £350 headphones for free...

You're overthinking it. Google does not pay £350 for it. Bose gets advertising, Google gets more sales etc it's a win all around.

here2018 · 20 Oct 2021 at 13:39

Kanpai said:
Doesn’t it bother you most of the Watch features are restricted on non Samsung devices?

The ECG doesn't work - I never use that
BP doesn't work - I never use that.

So I am not really missing out on anything I use now on my Note 20 Ultra

biron_w · 20 Oct 2021 at 13:46

here2018 said:
Techspurt is a good honest bet & Mr Mobile.

Techspurt is probably my favorite channel for phone reviews. He's very funny as well.

Orcvader · 20 Oct 2021 at 13:55

At least the embargo is a couple of days before the preorder deal expires. Gives you a chance to see how well the phone actually performs before you jump in.

Popped into the nearby EE store during my lunch break but they only had dummy units, size difference between the two really is almost nothing. While it was a fake screen, it gave me a good chance to look at the curve on the pro, it's definitely better than my 7T Pro but still looks distracting for full screen media.

JAMAL · 20 Oct 2021 at 13:58

Don't get me wrong I am pro pixel, I hope it's good as I will go for it once my contract is up.

Nothing quite matches the look of portraits on a pixel for me I love them for a phone camera

android-fan · 20 Oct 2021 at 14:25

Has anyone else tried to use the 24 month finance option and then failed to purchase? I've just contacted Klarna who I opened an account with and been told I've been assigned a credit limit of 830. Which just so happens to fall £20 under the purchase I wanted to make.

Seems a common theme: https://www.reddit.com/r/GooglePixel/comments/qbx2uc/disappointed_with_klarna_interestfree_credit/

Seems extremely dodgy? Entice you to open an account, do a hard credit check and then don't give you enough credit to complete the purchase.