Google Pixel Phones 2016

[fevern0va]

Is there a way to get hold of a blue pixel ? Understand it is a limited edition.

 

[Mecisteus]

Hey guys! I'm a happy XL owner that I bought from Mobyshop. I'd like my girlfriend to have a Pixel so that she doesn't waste money on an iPhone, but I wanted to ask you about repair. Is there a store in Singapore that repairs Pixel ? If she drops it for example. I don't think this is covered by warranty?
I admit I bought mine without thinking about all this but she doesn't have unlimited money and I wouldn't want her to spend so much for a non fixable device.

Thanks guys!

1) Pixel price is about comparable to iPhone 7 pricing.

2) I bought from Mobyshop too. They mentioned that the shop can refer us to a 3rd party repair shop if needed to.

3) If you are a careless user, I suggest you buy a phone with proper warranty coverage. Ours don't have a warranty. So be prepared to turn it into an expensive brick under the worst case scenario.

 

[Wildsheep]

Anyone noticed the US Pixel's LTE bands?

I noticed on GSM Arena, LTE band 7(2600) is listed as one of the bands on the USA model. According to List_of_LTE_networks_in_Asia, our 3 main telcos all use 7(2600). Doesn't this mean that we can actually use the US Pixel in SG on our LTE network?

I'm using international version of the 2013 Nexus 5 with 4G network.
GSM Arena Nexus 5 vs Pixel XL

Anyone has any idea?

 

[wakazuki]

1) Pixel price is about comparable to iPhone 7 pricing.

2) I bought from Mobyshop too. They mentioned that the shop can refer us to a 3rd party repair shop if needed to.

3) If you are a careless user, I suggest you buy a phone with proper warranty coverage. Ours don't have a warranty. So be prepared to turn it into an expensive brick under the worst case scenario.

Thanks for the answer !
The part about no warranty is scary.... We don't even have possibility to send it back to Google in Australia? (They said my set is Australian, should be the same for you I think).

The 3rd party repair shop is a good news, thanks for the info ! Would you happen to have the name?

And about the price, I meant the Pixel is undeniably better and she was considering the iPhone, it would have been wasting money in a sense

Thanks again!

 

[orlengtao]

i highly doubt that there is any 3rd party servicing right now. Most parts are not yet released.... The best solution is send to https://www.ubreakifix.com.

 

[gerrickchua]

can anyone who uses snapchat comment on the picture and video quality? is it as bad as other android phones? seen my friend's s7e snapchat quality being subpar, and would like to see whether pixel is better

 

[alan_shearer]

Anyone knows where I can get the Spigen neo hybrid (non crystal) model in blue? Looks damn good but I cannot find it locally for my pixel XL

 

[Mecisteus]

Thanks for the answer !
The part about no warranty is scary.... We don't even have possibility to send it back to Google in Australia? (They said my set is Australian, should be the same for you I think).

The 3rd party repair shop is a good news, thanks for the info ! Would you happen to have the name?

And about the price, I meant the Pixel is undeniably better and she was considering the iPhone, it would have been wasting money in a sense

Thanks again!

Mine is a an Irish set. I have forgotten to ask Moby. I wonder why can't they return back to the original re-seller if there is any problem with the phone. Maybe you like to ask them? My suspicious is Moby must have purchased the phones at cheaper pricing but without any warranty coverage.

The problem if you send to a 3rd party repair shop, will you trust them with all your data inside the phone? I did not ask the name of the shop.

I think I am prepared to write it off if my Pixel is broken.

 

[batboyz]

I noticed on GSM Arena, LTE band 7(2600) is listed as one of the bands on the USA model. According to List_of_LTE_networks_in_Asia, our 3 main telcos all use 7(2600). Doesn't this mean that we can actually use the US Pixel in SG on our LTE network?

I'm using international version of the 2013 Nexus 5 with 4G network.
GSM Arena Nexus 5 vs Pixel XL

Anyone has any idea?

This has been discussed and mentioned numerous times and there was no mention that US set is not compatible with SG LTE. US set supports all SG LTE bands, 3, 7, and 8 (only stinktel). Why did you have the impression US set is not compatible with SG LTE?

Thanks for the answer !
The part about no warranty is scary.... We don't even have possibility to send it back to Google in Australia? (They said my set is Australian, should be the same for you I think).

Go buy direct from Google if you're worried about warranty, at least you will be able to send it back to Google.

Is there a way to get hold of a blue pixel ? Understand it is a limited edition.

Go buy from US Google store, if got stock.

 

[ihardwarezone]

Google Home Speakers

Hi,

Has anyone purchased the Google Home Speaker? I'm curious about using it

 

[mackie8]

I also want blue pixel..
But this is the only thing i can do to have a blue pixel.....
Lol..

I heard from the the one who bought my other pixel that there is a store in malaysia who is selling the blue pixel...

Sent from Samsung SM-G930F using GAGT

 

[ihardwarezone]

Have you been using the Google voice assistant?

 

[ykeen]

I noticed on GSM Arena, LTE band 7(2600) is listed as one of the bands on the USA model. According to List_of_LTE_networks_in_Asia, our 3 main telcos all use 7(2600). Doesn't this mean that we can actually use the US Pixel in SG on our LTE network?

I'm using international version of the 2013 Nexus 5 with 4G network.
GSM Arena Nexus 5 vs Pixel XL

Anyone has any idea?

Idea here

http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/a...l-phones-2016-a-5465200-23.html#post104066663

 

[MasK]

Idea here

http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/a...l-phones-2016-a-5465200-23.html#post104066663

So in summary, differences between US/Int set should not matter to you unless you're on Singtel. Correct?

 

[kanashii23]

Need to sticky a faq for this .

This has been discussed and mentioned numerous times and there was no mention that US set is not compatible with SG LTE. US set supports all SG LTE bands, 3, 7, and 8 (only stinktel). Why did you have the impression US set is not compatible with SG LTE?



Go buy direct from Google if you're worried about warranty, at least you will be able to send it back to Google.



Go buy from US Google store, if got stock.

 

[ykeen]

So in summary, differences between US/Int set should not matter to you unless you're on Singtel. Correct?

In theory it matters.

US sets you won't get anything above 4G while RoW sets you can get up to 4G+ on any carrier in SG (postpaid plans)

In reality not sure if it really matters when u do speed test in the cbd outdoors.

 

[batboyz]

Need to sticky a faq for this .

This is a matter of a simple search on the thread or a single search on Google.

 

[zitseng]

Mine is a an Irish set. I have forgotten to ask Moby. I wonder why can't they return back to the original re-seller if there is any problem with the phone. Maybe you like to ask them? My suspicious is Moby must have purchased the phones at cheaper pricing but without any warranty coverage.

The problem if you send to a 3rd party repair shop, will you trust them with all your data inside the phone? I did not ask the name of the shop.

I think I am prepared to write it off if my Pixel is broken.

It's probably not that they can't return for you, it's they don't want the hassle. They didn't factor the cost of providing that service for you. If they're going to charge you cost as a go-between, then you might as well do it yourself, yah?

To be clear, all Google Pixel/XL phones will definitely have warranty coverage from Google. You have to take this up with Google yourself. It's possible that some resellers offer their own warranty, these will certainly have to cost much more.

 

[mslightning]

Hi guys! If i'm buying a resale set from the open market, what are the things i should be looking out for? E.g: Cosmetic damages, port damages, hardware/software issues? My seller has mentioned that what i'm buying is a ROW set, but will the model be imprinted on the back of the phone, or do i have to switch the phone on to do a check? I'm kinda worried that I'll get the wrong set if i don't check correctly.

 

[Encrypted11]

Hi guys! If i'm buying a resale set from the open market, what are the things i should be looking out for? E.g: Cosmetic damages, port damages, hardware/software issues? My seller has mentioned that what i'm buying is a ROW set, but will the model be imprinted on the back of the phone, or do i have to switch the phone on to do a check? I'm kinda worried that I'll get the wrong set if i don't check correctly.

-Dings in metal chassis/Cosmetics
-Capacity in booloader (power+vol down)
-Check cellular/bluetooth connection
-Check GPS
-Check front ambient light sensor (lift to check phone)
-Check vibration motor (some have manufacturing defect)
-Volume should crackle or slightly distort on just the last few levels (expected behaviour)
-If possible, check if charging port is still detectable by PC

If you want to be extra careful but last 2 less important. These are what I can come up with atm.