9/29 Google Press Event Discussion (Nexus 6P, Nexus 5X)

[richierich1212]

Here's a link to see if your Google Account will be eligible to sign up for Project Fi service:

https://fi.google.com/signup?u=0

 

[WelshBloke]

What about when the phone is laying on a table?

Pick it up?

 

[WelshBloke]

sweet 2 more phones ill never give a 2nd thought to

thanks

The 6P isnt too bad in that you can get one with a reasonable amount of storage in. It is, however, mahoosive and it looks like a periscope from the back. So there is that.

 

[Anubis]

The 6P isnt too bad in that you can get one with a reasonable amount of storage in. It is, however, mahoosive and it looks like a periscope from the back. So there is that.

yea its too big and its super ugly

the 128 GB mod would be fine and even prob the 64

32 is just too damn small

 

[shabby]

Or just change the cable? You are using a charger with a usb-A socket on aren't you (and if not why not?)?

Probably because you have other devices that still need a micro usb cable, changing the whole cable for each device seems like a pain.

 

[WelshBloke]

Probably because you have other devices that still need a micro usb cable, changing the whole cable for each device seems like a pain.

 

[WelshBloke]

yea its too big and its super ugly

the 128 GB mod would be fine and even prob the 64

32 is just too damn small

I dont think that I'd like to go below 128GB if there was no expandable storage. I could probably make 64GB work but its something I'd rather not worry about.

I dont know if I'm getting jaded or if the manufacturers are slacking off but I cant get excited about any recent phones.

Sony nearly gets there but manages to cock it up by being Sony. :\

Its not bloody difficult. 5" screen, big battery, waterproof, lots of storage (or an SDcard slot), SOC that isnt going to melt the rest of the phone, not too hideous...

 

[shabby]

Im not crawling under my desk or behind my bed to change a usb cable.

 

[Anubis]

moto X pure is most of those cept water proof

prob what ill end up getting TBH

 

[sze5003]

I almost bought the 6p today until my dev buddies convinced me not to. I've had a 6 since launch and I love it. Super fast, battery is alright, got used to the screen.

I like the look of the new aluminum body but the 810 processor isn't so hot (or is it?)

I think I'll stick with my 6 until next year.

 

[WelshBloke]

Im not crawling under my desk or behind my bed to change a usb cable.

One employs a man to that oneself.

 

[WelshBloke]

moto X pure is most of those cept water proof

prob what ill end up getting TBH

Thats a 5.7" screen phone. Its too big for me.

The moto x has a shitty amount of storage and a diddy battery.

 

[ImDonly1]

Ordered the 6p, not coming until November.

Didn't realize USB-C cables were so expensive. Any quality ones (even monoprice) are $10-15.

 

[paperwastage]

I've got invited to Project Fi. Is this related to today's event?

I don't know if this is invitation-worthy stuff or a beta testing.

Edit: Nexus Protect seems like a decent value.

Not really (for the 6P)

Its going to be $89 initial + $79 deductible = $170 for a replacement. My credit card covers a second year warranty, so its basically just for accidental damage.

Seeing how much value phones drop, its not that great of a value

Ordered the 6p, not coming until November.

Didn't realize USB-C cables were so expensive. Any quality ones (even monoprice) are $10-15.

Wait a bit. Lowest AWG I can find is 24(lower = usually better, less resistance loss)

Phone comes with one too. I'm waiting for a decent deal on a QC capable external battery

 

[zoiks]

Ordered a 6P in aluminum.

 

[lopri]

DXOMark puts the Nexus 6P as the 2nd best smartphone camera.

http://www.dxomark.com/Mobiles/Google-Nexus-6P-review-Serious-contender-for-mobile-photography

Even without OIS the Nexus 6P may turn out to have the best camera that Nexus phones ever have. Something Google have promised for a long time.

 

[lopri]

Hmm.. I did not realize there was a deductible. Yeah that changes the calculus somewhat.

The 6P grows on me nonetheless. The camera bump does not look that bad (even futuristic ) and the phone looks well built.

 

[basslover1]

I was pretty set on the 5x until I saw the price. I think $429 for the 32GB, while a good deal, it's missing too much compared to the 6P which is only $70 more.

Ordered a 6P 32GB in graphite, estimated first week of November.

 

[tsupersonic]

I want the 6P, but the size is just slightly too big. I'll be waiting for reviews, and especially interested in battery life. If the 6P has good battery life, I might upgrade my Moto G 2015 to that, although I don't need a new phone :/

 

[ControlD]

I would like to get my wife a 5X but I haven't looked to see if Verizon will be supporting these phones.

In any case, I'm excited to get an official Android M release for for Nexus 6 in a week!

 

[sweenish]

Im not crawling under my desk or behind my bed to change a usb cable.

As long as you realize that eventually you will have to. The standard is changing.

 

[realibrad]

Thats a 5.7" screen phone. Its too big for me.

The moto x has a shitty amount of storage and a diddy battery.

I am torn between the Moto X and 6P. The Moto X allows for a SD card, so even though it has low storage, you can upgrade it. I would be willing to get the 16gb and get a big SD card to put in which would be cheaper than getting the phone with more internal storage.

 

[ThisIsChrisKim]

DXOMark puts the Nexus 6P as the 2nd best smartphone camera.

http://www.dxomark.com/Mobiles/Google-Nexus-6P-review-Serious-contender-for-mobile-photography

Even without OIS the Nexus 6P may turn out to have the best camera that Nexus phones ever have. Something Google have promised for a long time.

I think one person was suspecting on that it could have the IMX377 sensor. In that case, I think this is the first application in a smartphone.

 

[sweenish]

I put in for a new Chromecast.

The 6P reveal almost got me to forget about the 810. I'm glad to not be in the market for a phone this year. Hopefully next year the same kind of quality will be coming to the Nexus line, and Qualcomm will have got its act together.

 

[openwheel]

Nexus 7 FHD is getting Marshmallow update too. This little device just keeps getting better and better.