Day Posted October 4, 2017 Author Share Posted October 4, 2017 I see Google have removed the headphone jack from the new Pixel 2 phone after laughing at Apple when they did it....? TigerTedd 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ketteringram Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 1 hour ago, David said: I see Google have removed the headphone jack from the new Pixel 2 phone after laughing at Apple when they did it....? There's another phone I've never seen outside of a shop. What's the thinking behind removing the headphone jack? Is it just to do with water proofing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted October 4, 2017 Author Share Posted October 4, 2017 1 minute ago, ketteringram said: There's another phone I've never seen outside of a shop. What's the thinking behind removing the headphone jack? Is it just to do with water proofing? Not sure tbh, the tech companies have decided we’re heading for a wireless future and that’s that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted October 5, 2017 Author Share Posted October 5, 2017 Gets better. Google are charging twice as much for a headphone jack dongle. Looking very silly right now Google. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LazloW Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 This is a terribly terribly minor point, but aesthetically and functionally I must say that the lightening connector is a very good bit of design. Shame Apple are so protective of everything and so this won't ever be adopted across the board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted October 5, 2017 Author Share Posted October 5, 2017 You say that but I wish they would go for USB-C and be done with it. Guess they can’t licence that though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerTedd Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 5 hours ago, David said: You say that but I wish they would go for USB-C and be done with it. Guess they can’t licence that though It would make a lot more sense. USB c on the Mac book, so why not on the iPhone. One charger for everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gypsy Ram Posted October 7, 2017 Share Posted October 7, 2017 @David I'm pretty annoyed right now as my phone is dying after two years of abuse and over a 100 falls (Samsung s7 edge). Don't think it will last until November. So do I get the 8 plus and ignore the X or get a cheap phone to keep me going until the X is out. Didn't want to shell out on a new phone as wanted to upgrade my laptop as well to a macbook- and they are pricy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted October 8, 2017 Author Share Posted October 8, 2017 10 hours ago, Gypsy Ram said: @David I'm pretty annoyed right now as my phone is dying after two years of abuse and over a 100 falls (Samsung s7 edge). Don't think it will last until November. So do I get the 8 plus and ignore the X or get a cheap phone to keep me going until the X is out. Didn't want to shell out on a new phone as wanted to upgrade my laptop as well to a macbook- and they are pricy. Erm, pass. I mean it’s down to what you prefer. 8 Plus is a much larger phone than the X, if that’s your thing go for that as the internals are almost identical. X will cost you a couple hundred more. It’s said that sensible people avoid first gen products though, wait for the next model which irons out the kinks. Gypsy Ram 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gypsy Ram Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 3 hours ago, David said: Erm, pass. I mean it’s down to what you prefer. 8 Plus is a much larger phone than the X, if that’s your thing go for that as the internals are almost identical. X will cost you a couple hundred more. It’s said that sensible people avoid first gen products though, wait for the next model which irons out the kinks. Thanks dude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GboroRam Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 It'll be a culture shock, moving from Samsung to Apple. I couldn't do it. Simple things I use all the time are different - like the left and right buttons or swiping down from the top of the screen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamRam Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 I have both a Samsung and an apple. Both have their advantages and disadvantages, and I would find it difficult to choose the better one between the two. I can see why people don’t like swapping between the two as simple things that you get used to over a period becomes a pain when it changes. Apple I think wins on the layout of the phone for the simplicity, and you know that you aren’t going to get software or hardware problems. The battery is not great though, and I’m not talking about the expanding ones, and they are also pretty boring, nothing really changes from one update to the next, a few gimmicks thrown in but the main things that you use the phone for are always virtually the same, but I suppose if it’s not broke why change it. The Samsung feel like it’s a future gen phone, the look, the screen the design but for me the Apple just shades it, but only because I need my phone to be reliable all the time, and on occasions the Samsung need that bit of extra TLC over the Apple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggg Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 Preordered the X silver 256gb, arrives sometime in November ? GboroRam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted October 27, 2017 Author Share Posted October 27, 2017 14 minutes ago, froggg said: Preordered the X silver 256gb, arrives sometime in November ? Silver looks awful to me, black front, shiny silver sides and then white back, so wrong. I most definitely haven't ordered a Space Grey 256GB to take a look at, see if it's any good, nope, I wouldn't do that and it's not arriving in 2/3 weeks. rynny 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggg Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 1 hour ago, David said: Silver looks awful to me, black front, shiny silver sides and then white back, so wrong. I most definitely haven't ordered a Space Grey 256GB to take a look at, see if it's any good, nope, I wouldn't do that and it's not arriving in 2/3 weeks. Hmm, I like the silver, thought I’d have a change from space grey, I’ll have it in a case anyway so will only see the screen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggg Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 64GB was available almost straight away, clearly more people want the additional storage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ketteringram Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 Is no one on here reporting back on the new one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted November 3, 2017 Author Share Posted November 3, 2017 13th - 20th November, had to order one just to have a play. You get 14 days to return it, even if used so seemed rude not to see if the hype is worth it. Really happy with the 8 though, does the job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ketteringram Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 Ah, I thought maybe it'd come through the door today. Will look out for your thoughts in a week or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted November 3, 2017 Author Share Posted November 3, 2017 Nope, didn’t actually let me on till 20 minutes after pre orders started so 2-3 weeks was given. Not that fussed, reviews so far seem to be all positive which will be bad news for Google and their screen issues with the Pixel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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