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strykerpks said:
They're really playing up this Google Assistant and AI.

Sounds like the Pixels are made of aluminum. No other specs yet
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Pretty cool Assistant feature being demonstrated.  For those of us that hate texting the voice text looks awesome.

 
Pricey as expected I guess.  Was thinking about giving Google Fi a shot.  It seems to be between Verizon and the galaxy 7, and Fi and the smaller Pixel.

 
gotcha. I don't find the note 7 that much bigger than the S7 though ...


153.50 x 73.90 x 7.90


150.90 x 72.60 x 7.70

 
I know we have some Amazon Echo fans here, but I'm still not sold on the appeal of a listening speaker.  The "ok google" feature works on all their devices, so do we really need another voice assistant?  Almost everyone has a Bluetooth speaker as well.

Also, what happens if you say ok google to talk to the thing and 2-3 people have android devices?  

 
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belljr said:
Isn't that true for all Google Photo backups now?

If I choose the Default setting it's unlimited.  If I want "ORIGINAL" it's 15 GB
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Choose a storage size


You can choose between 2 storage sizes to back up your photos and videos to your Google Photos library.


High quality


  • Unlimited free storage.
  • Regular cameras: Recommended for phones or point-and-shoot cameras that are 16 megapixels (MP) or less.
  • Uses: Good for typical printing and sharing.
  • Size: Saves high-quality photos and videos while reducing size.

Original


  • Limited free storage: Uses storage in your Google Account, regardless of photo or video size.
  • DSLR cameras: Recommended if you take photos with a DSLR camera and want to maintain the exact original quality.
  • Uses: Recommended for printing large banners or to store original files.
  • Size: Stores your photos and videos exactly as you captured them.
 
cstu said:
Choose a storage size


You can choose between 2 storage sizes to back up your photos and videos to your Google Photos library.


High quality


  • Unlimited free storage.
  • Regular cameras: Recommended for phones or point-and-shoot cameras that are 16 megapixels (MP) or less.
  • Uses: Good for typical printing and sharing.
  • Size: Saves high-quality photos and videos while reducing size.

Original


  • Limited free storage: Uses storage in your Google Account, regardless of photo or video size.
  • DSLR cameras: Recommended if you take photos with a DSLR camera and want to maintain the exact original quality.
  • Uses: Recommended for printing large banners or to store original files.
  • Size: Stores your photos and videos exactly as you captured them.
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Correct.  I sync via Photos through my Note and switched on my PC to convert the ones I had stored as original

Did they announce this or something?

I'm just confused... because It's been like this for a while and not just on Google phones.

 
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The specs on the new Pixel were leaked by Bell accidentally.  I was glossing over them yesterday and was pretty unimpressed.  Pretty much identical form factor to the iphone, nothing new really other than a presumably beefed up processor.  Is there anything really new or interesting about it?  

 
Ren Ho3k said:
The specs on the new Pixel were leaked by Bell accidentally.  I was glossing over them yesterday and was pretty unimpressed.  Pretty much identical form factor to the iphone, nothing new really other than a presumably beefed up processor.  Is there anything really new or interesting about it?  
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It's an Android iPhone 7 with a headphone jack that you can use with Project Fi. 

 
belljr said:
gotcha. I don't find the note 7 that much bigger than the S7 though ...


153.50 x 73.90 x 7.90


150.90 x 72.60 x 7.70
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You're right.  It's subtle, but I held both of them and the S7size is just more comfortable for one hand operation. 

 
Quez said:
Welcome to the day & age of $1000 cell phones.
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Who would ever pay that unless your smartphone were critical to your job for some reason?

I still use an s4 mini.   I'd still like to know what other than raw speed, battery life (which is mitigated by removeable battery), camera power, and a few newer google software tweaks....   what in the world can you do on these new phones makes them truly worth it?

 
For me I watch A LOT of video on my phone (tv, recordings, NFL, movies) my old  phone was geeting tough in that regard.

 
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Now that most consumers aren't buying a camera, computer, tablet, etc. They have to get the price of all 3 in 1 device.

 
Pretty disappointed. I am in need of an upgrade and was waiting for this announcement and was hoping the rumors of the price were not going to be true.

And now I have a decision on my hands, do I just bite the bullet and pay the$868 for the XL 128gb from Google, or use my upgrade at Tmobile and get a Samsung S7 for over $200 less? I really would prefer the Pixel, but man, just disappointed it's not being sold through all the carriers.

 
Quez said:
Now that most consumers aren't buying a camera, computer, tablet, etc. They have to get the price of all 3 in 1 device.
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Admittedly, I can see where with a large screen nice phone that you wouldn't need a camera any longer unless you're a semi-serious photographer..  and I can see where things are getting closer to not even needing a computer.

I still enjoy the laptop keyboard experience... but I have banged out plenty of documents on google docs with a smaller tablet/phone and definitely do more surfing these days with a phone and smaller tablet (which is similar to a larger phone)

 
Quez said:
Now that most consumers aren't buying a camera, computer, tablet, etc. They have to get the price of all 3 in 1 device.
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Except you're getting mediocre versions of all of them and your device will be obsolete in two years.

 
Pre-ordered the silver pixel XL.  My note 4 has a cracked screen, and I wouldn't mind having a much better camera for Halloween.  Looking back a few years ago, I probably spent $750 or so when the Note was new.  I love my note but always felt that 5.7 was a tad too large.  I'm looking forward to the 5.5.   the one thing I am worried about is a complete touch screen surface.  I kind of like the home button on Samsung.  I ordered through Google and will just plug my Verizon sim in it.

 
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