[00:09] yes i looked [00:10] anybody getting google home? [00:10] I'm wondering how useful it will be [00:10] i'm thinking about preordering [00:15] I'm waiting to see what people 3D print for it [00:17] @Ivoriesablaze, I will be, just not pre-ordering it yet [00:22] http://i.imgur.com/Vo092H5.jpg [00:27] @ahoneybun, To be honest, the only phone that Google released that would be considered "affordable" was the Nexus 4. The Nexus 5, 6, 5X,6P were about average for the specs [00:27] The "Pixel" branding has always been Google's premium offering, which always had a high pricetag [00:46] still no cheaper line though? [00:49] No, not needed with all of the other options out there. The Nexus line, aside from being a staple of die-hard Android pureists, served one major purpose - to steer the direction of mobile devices. [00:49] I think it is [00:49] It did and I would say it accomplished it [00:49] not all developers have the money to get a Pixel [00:50] and not giving a lower price device limits them [00:50] I disagree on the limits [00:50] all these OEMs are still leaving their devices with no updates [00:50] Developers dont need Nexus devices as long as they stick to standards, the code should run anywhere [00:52] That will always be a problem but is something developers need to know how to address, if anything developers who solely target the latest could leave most of their users in the dust [00:52] Also, with very few exceptions, the version of Android is not as important as it used to be now that Google has offloaded a lot of things into the Google Play Services and Chrome [00:53] well I'm still mad [00:53] also that payment option is just mad [00:53] 30% APR? [00:53] the heck is that [00:54] anyone with 16.10 yet? [00:55] Actually it is 0% APR for the Pixel Phones if paid off in 24 months with the option for them to bump it up to 30% APR if not paid off in that time or if you start missing payments [00:56] No, have not upgraded yet [00:56] for the Pixel C it is 30% out the door [00:56] The Pixel C is 10 months 0% APR as far as I can tell [00:57] not for me [00:57] says 30% [00:57] It says that but the APR is technically 29.99% that is waved for 6, 12 or 24 months depending on the amount of the purchase [00:58] then they need to fix how they say it then [00:59] Of course that is on approved credit - in some cases it may be best to put it on a low interest credit card if you have one [00:59] I have a no interest one for a few more months but that is just crazy [01:09] One thing that I am not thrilled about the Pixel phones is that I feel Google played it safe. The design of the phone is boring. I sort of wanted to see something that makes me say "wow" [01:18] They are [01:20] This is tempting [01:21] I would not touch the Nextbit [01:21] Why? [01:22] It relies on their proprietary cloud, if it ever goes down or if the company folds, many of the phones features are useless [01:22] I would not touch them really [01:22] Not to mention, the build quality is one of the worst that have been released in the past few years (cheap plastic) [01:24] The Moto G Plus is a better option [01:24] I like the look though [01:25] The look is only a small factor - just look what happened to the Kin and Palm Pre when their backend services were shuttered [01:25] NextBit has not released a new plone in quite a while and their sales have been lackluster at best [01:26] I honestly dont think they will be around long [01:26] Way to crush a dream [01:26] Or to stop you from making a mistake :) [01:27] well not like I can buy it at the current moment anyway [01:28] The LG V10 is also an option, the price is falling and it is still slated to get Android N within the next few months [01:28] I can't afford to pay up front [01:29] XD [01:29] So, you are not in urgent need of a phone right now, best to hold off for a bit. [01:29] well unless the OPO dies for some reason [01:30] just gets boring after a while [18:52] I canceled my pixel order. [18:52] It's just not worth it. [18:52] oh wow [18:53] Still up in the air about it - like I said yesterday - There is nothing that really stands out as a reason to upgrade from the 6P [18:54] Snapdragon 621 choose. [18:54] Chipset [18:55] The 621 is impressive - but again, not a big enough jump from the 620 [18:56] For me to justify the cost [18:56] But you don't have any 621 devices, now do you? [18:56] Not at the moment [18:56] Maybe it makes bread on the 21st of November. [18:57] Maybe it picks up your mail once a year. [18:57] But you won't know. And that's the chance you're taking. [18:58] Point taken, may wait for the r2 of the 621 [18:59] The device is just so expensive. [19:00] I was honestly hoping for a Tegra X1 in the pixel - that chip is a beast but as far as I know, the SoC does not have an integrated LTE radio [22:32] https://www.amazon.com/ROBO-3D-10x9x8-Inch-Printer-A1-0002-000/dp/B0142PHFVU/ref=gbps_img_s-3_3422_3d85ea62?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=2609053422&pf_rd_s=slot-3&pf_rd_t=701&pf_rd_i=gb_main&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=ASBTAQ57D3CJJKBZBX46&tag=kinjadeals-20&ascsubtag=1ed65d0c3f4b83bc1654d1690b0c16b1ce8fb722&rawdata=%5Br%7Chttps%3A%2F%2Ft.co%2FhtY58eh1wq%5Bt%7Clink%5Bp%7C1787438215%5Ba%7CB0142PHFVU%5Bau%7C57271774 [23:54] any reason why a movie won't play even if I download it local? [23:55] Google Play Movies [23:55] @KMyers [23:55] Not that I know of [23:55] weird [23:56] I bought it so I could have something to watch [23:56] if the power goes out