So, the new Google phone...

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Big Kev wrote:Having the fingerprint reader on the back seems a bit odd.
I thought that too but you're finger is back there a lot. Mine is on my home button and it's actually more awkward. If like to try one with it back there to see how intuitive it is.
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Big Kev wrote:Having the fingerprint reader on the back seems a bit odd.
LG have had the power button on the back for years and I really like it. I've got an LG G2 with the power and volume buttons on the back and it didn't take long to feel right. Your finger naturally falls there when you pick the phone up, so it makes a lot of sense.

The wife has just got the LG G5 with a fingerprint sensor on the back and it does work.
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But if you have an elastoplast on that finger (or dont have a finger!) that probably makes it more awkward to authenticate with another digit.
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Probably, but better that it's more convenient for the vast majority of cases than the exceptions, surely.
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It's great on the back, you set up both index fingers.. It's quite natural..
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Big Kev wrote:But if you have an elastoplast on that finger (or dont have a finger!) that probably makes it more awkward to authenticate with another digit.
I have my index and middle fingers mapped for each hand and its surprisingly easy to unlock with the scanner on the back. Easier than the scanner on the front home key like Samsung and Apple have placed theirs. Only time I find it annoying is when the phone is on a desk, but then its swipe up n pattern for the unlock.

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Big Kev wrote:But if you have an elastoplast on that finger (or dont have a finger!) that probably makes it more awkward to authenticate with another digit.
Probably no different to having elastoplast on your thumb or no thumb for iPhones or Samsung's.
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Big Kev wrote:Having the fingerprint reader on the back seems a bit odd.
It's awesome. So much better than on the front. I pick up my phone and my finger goes to it automatically.

Pull my phone out of my pocket it's unlocked when I look at the screen.

Only time it's not as good is if phone is on a desk and your not picking it up.
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The new Pixel phones sound like every other with software assistant, and unlimited online photo storage. Initial pricing is just :fall:

Google store - Pixel XL 128GB outright - $1419.00

Telstra - 24 month minimum term. Minimum total cost $2904.00 https://www.telstra.com.au/mobile-phone ... e-pixel-xl#

This makes the GS7 look like a pretty awesome phone.
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Yep, no way I'm paying $90/mo for a phone. Hopefully prices improve next year.
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Have they priced these on purpose not to piss off thier hardware partners?
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Pixel XL 128GB - $1419
Pixel XL 32GB - $1269
Pixel 128GB - $1229
Pixel 32GB - $1079

S7 32GB - $1149


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Good luck with that price point Google.

Slightly interested in a Daydream unit for my 6P tho.
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KNAPPO wrote:Good luck with that price point Google.
Exactly, I can reliably buy the S7 for around $750 anywhere outright which is probably what I'll end up doing, my memory is hazy I'm pretty sure Google hardware doesn't drop in price for a long time after launch.
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Even happier I grabbed the Nexus 6P for $8 repayments over 24 months now.

Im interested to try the re branded Google launcher (Pixel Launcher) but highly doubt ill use it long term as the customisation has always been lacking in their launcher offering.
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Headphone jack?
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norbs wrote:Headphone jack?
There is only one with the courage to remove it.
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Haha I just took delivery of some JLab Epic2 Bluetooth ear buds for work for safety reasons.
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Those prices are ridiculous. I expect it to be half that within 2 months...
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Same price as the iPhone 7 in the UK. Might do ok I guess.
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Pixel XL at USD$769 for the cheap version.. 32gb.
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Reviews have dropped and the consensus is that it's probably worth it's price when compared with the GS7 or iPhone 7.



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Yeah. Waiting a little bit then Grabbing a pair for the Mrs and I. I manage with 32gb thanks to streaming but might take the plunge to the 128gb.

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Not waterproof? Probably inexcusable these days.
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I guess that depends on how often you drop your phone in the dunny, but I do agree, it's a glaring omission when compared with the others. Going to try and get the Nexus 5 to last a few months longer and see if the prices drop a bit, if they do I'll probably grab one, otherwise I'll reluctantly buy another Samsung.
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