**** The Official Google Pixel 2/Pixel 2 XL Thread ****

When do we reckon the display units will appear in stores? (Or maybe they already are??) I wasn't sold on the Pixel last year until I got playing with one in Currys, totally made my mind up.
 
GMac11 said:
When do we reckon the display units will appear in stores? (Or maybe they already are??) I wasn't sold on the Pixel last year until I got playing with one in Currys, totally made my mind up.
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I was in curry's a few days ago as I was buying a Google Home. Having ventured to their phones area the Pixel holder was empty. So I asked if that was because the Pixel 2 was incoming - they had no idea there was one and said that the Pixel itself had been out of stock for months so you're better off with any of the other models on display. Not exactly confidence inspiring.
 
This phone is on my maybe pile. I know its not really an upgrade if you already have a recentish phone, but i'm due to upgrade from my BB Priv, so keeping an eye on them.
 
What's the view on screen protectors and cases, I normally run with no case at all on my phones but put them in a soft pouch when in my pocket.

Pondering doing that, but also adding a screen protector and thin case. Are Spigen and Peel the way go for this?
 
GeX said:
What's the view on screen protectors and cases, I normally run with no case at all on my phones but put them in a soft pouch when in my pocket.

Pondering doing that, but also adding a screen protector and thin case. Are Spigen and Peel the way go for this?
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I've had my Nexus 6P in a case with screen protector on since day 1, and it's still in mint condition. I'll be doing the same with my Pixel 2 XL too.... Spigen have cases on their website for pre-order, so I assume they'll be on the "Rain forest" site soon enough. The Spigen case I have on my Nexus doesn't add much bulk to it, probably makes it easier to hold as well as providing some protection. I'm waiting for media devil to release their range of screen protectors, as I prefer those to others I have used on my Nexus.
 
GeX said:
What's the view on screen protectors and cases, I normally run with no case at all on my phones but put them in a soft pouch when in my pocket.

Pondering doing that, but also adding a screen protector and thin case. Are Spigen and Peel the way go for this?
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I always buy a case that'll provide mechanical protection to the edges and back if the phone was to be dropped, however I never put anything on the glass. I think it totally ruins the look and experience of using the phone when there's something covering the glass.
 
String said:
I always buy a case that'll provide mechanical protection to the edges and back if the phone was to be dropped, however I never put anything on the glass. I think it totally ruins the look and experience of using the phone when there's something covering the glass.
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This is what I've done with my current phone, but I have loads of little abrasions on it now probably from cleaning it and sitting in my pocket unprotected, which makes it look less than perfect and I regret not getting a screen protector.

Probably going to get a tempered glass one for the pixel 2 now
 
I've had a Spigen rugged armour slim case on my 6P since the day I bought it. Still using it now because it felt perfect the moment I popped it on. It's still in good condition today. I do stick to tempered glass protectors wherever possible as I care little for the claims or scratch resistant glass - it WILL scratch regardless and I'd rather have a second layer of protection any day of the week.

I've found Spigen to be an excellent company for products. TGSP's are a mixed bag do I tend to stick to companies like ORLY or OZRLY, whatever their name is!
 
String said:
I always buy a case that'll provide mechanical protection to the edges and back if the phone was to be dropped, however I never put anything on the glass. I think it totally ruins the look and experience of using the phone when there's something covering the glass.
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This is my worry with any case though, adding something that protects the edges makes it feel wrong often. As I say, I use a soft pouch for mine when in pockets and that protects all round for scratching etc. When using it, it has no protection and I need to just not drop it though.
 
My phone has been with Huawei for 2 weeks now, and it's still on 'waiting for components'

I'm getting pretty peeved off since this is the second time I've sent it in for the same problem - the first time they just did a software reset (to fix screen burn!)
 
here2018 said:
Why does vanilla android always have BT problems. My N6P was bad for skipping & jumping with bluetooth headphones.
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Not sure. My 6P is a hilarious mess connecting to BT devices (it's flaky just connecting to my G.Home), though I very rarely use them I admit. My dead Note4 was great though. It's part of the reason why I hate BT being forced upon us - it's just inconsistent from device to device and is more of a problem than a convenience.
 
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