The Pixel 3 thread, featuring 'The Notch'

SleetAndSnow

micks_address wrote: »

How is is 570?

BOGO 50% off black friday sale divided by 2 works out around that in Euro. And that sucks about the customs thing. trying to decide if it will still be cheaper then asking the guy in germany, and if the warranty is alright if its US to EU. I know EU to EU is alright.

micks_address

SleetAndSnow wrote: »

BOGO 50% off black friday sale divided by 2 works out around that in Euro. And that sucks about the customs thing. trying to decide if it will still be cheaper then asking the guy in germany, and if the warranty is alright if its US to EU. I know EU to EU is alright.

Ah that makes sense. Thought you could get one for 570.

micks_address

micks_address wrote: »

Ah that makes sense. Thought you could get one for 570.

Interesting if true

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2018/11/the-mid-range-google-pixel-appears-in-pictures-complete-with-headphone-jack/?amp=1

notcarlos

I received my Pixel 3 128 GB not pink from Google yesterday. Screen is great, no pink tint nor any dead pixels. My gripe only is that the screen in white background has this paper like texture. It's not smooth almos grainy looking and noticable in low brightness settings. Also my Pixel has CE markings at the back. Speaker is actually great. Louder than my S9!

I'm returning my screen protector Olixar as well. Not great, removes easily and diminishes screen responsiveness when applied. I've no screen protector now. I have it bare. Any recommendations?

GustavoFring

notcarlos wrote: »

I received my Pixel 3 128 GB not pink from Google yesterday. Screen is great, no pink tint nor any dead pixels. My gripe only is that the screen in white background has this paper like texture. It's not smooth almos grainy looking and noticable in low brightness settings. Also my Pixel has CE markings at the back. Speaker is actually great. Louder than my S9!

I'm returning my screen protector Olixar as well. Not great, removes easily and diminishes screen responsiveness when applied. I've no screen protector now. I have it bare. Any recommendations?

On my Pixel 2 I found the whitestone dome excellent when in use but damaged a little too easily. If you're careful with your phone it might be fine but at 40-50 notes a pop it's not a small amount for a screen protector.

Shn99

Vodafone shop on O Connell st Limerick has the P3XL on display, screen is spectacular but the notch and chin put me off a bit, suppose its just me being used to the iPX

SleetAndSnow

Went to the main vodafone shop in Cork City today and like Wilton, they don't have it on display. Really annoying. Currently have the IPX and want a 3xl but debating about the notch being big!

OldMrBrennan83

SleetAndSnow wrote: »

Went to the main vodafone shop in Cork City today and like Wilton, they don't have it on display. Really annoying. Currently have the IPX and want a 3xl but debating about the notch being big!

In all honesty you notice for about twenty minutes and that's it. I'm also really glad they left the chin on it as it would be a nightmare reaching the home and back buttons on the XL if they were right down the bottom.

micks_address

Patww79 wrote: »

In all honesty you notice for about twenty minutes and that's it. I'm also really glad they left the chin on it as it would be a nightmare reaching the home and back buttons on the XL if they were right down the bottom.

Yeah the notch is not worth worrying about. You can use apps like natcho notch to hide it if you want

SleetAndSnow

micks_address wrote: »

Yeah the notch is not worth worrying about. You can use apps like natcho notch to hide it if you want

Yeah I mean im used to notches, I have an iPhone x. Just read that this one is pretty large but i mean you get used to everything after a while. I can't deal with an LG screen again after my pixel 2xl disasters. Going to try and get that deal in germany i think.

notcarlos

Guys is this normal? Screen flashes before displaying clock? On Ambient display, double tap to check phone or Lift to check phone. Link to video below:

https://streamable.com/9po89

OldMrBrennan83

Haven't seen that, but the clock isn't supposed to go off at all anyway.

AngryLips

Shn99 wrote: »

Vodafone shop on O Connell st Limerick has the P3XL on display, screen is spectacular but the notch and chin put me off a bit, suppose its just me being used to the iPX

You’re put off by a notch coming from another phone with a notch???

sentient_6

Ah now its not exactly an ordinary notch.

OldMrBrennan83

In still can't understand why anyone would hide it though. They're not hiding it, just trebling the width of it.

micks_address

SleetAndSnow wrote: »

Yeah I mean im used to notches, I have an iPhone x. Just read that this one is pretty large but i mean you get used to everything after a while. I can't deal with an LG screen again after my pixel 2xl disasters. Going to try and get that deal in germany i think.

Screen in the 3xl is Samsung OLED and much much better than last year

micks_address

Patww79 wrote: »

In still can't understand why anyone would hide it though. They're not hiding it, just trebling the width of it.

Natcho notch is a little better. Notifications are still each side of the notch it's just all black

OldMrBrennan83

micks_address wrote: »

Screen in the 3xl is Samsung OLED and much much better than last year

It's night and day. I had the smaller one in the 2 which was the better of the two but the improvement is huge to the 3XL.

nim1bdeh38l2cw

GustavoFring wrote: »

On my Pixel 2 I found the whitestone dome excellent when in use but damaged a little too easily. If you're careful with your phone it might be fine but at 40-50 notes a pop it's not a small amount for a screen protector.

I've a Zagg one and it's fantastic

SleetAndSnow

Currently working out around 79 euro for shipping and the phone is 749 from Germany so working out cheaper then direct buying from Ireland still. Trying to find cheaper postage, anybody know of any ?

Shn99

AngryLips wrote: »

Shn99 wrote: »

Vodafone shop on O Connell st Limerick has the P3XL on display, screen is spectacular but the notch and chin put me off a bit, suppose its just me being used to the iPX

You’re put off by a notch coming from another phone with a notch???

The notch on the P3XL is evidently deeper and more intrusive

bogman

Vodafone my asre, same with Eir and Three, you can go any Carphone warehouse in the UK/North and buy any phone you like sim free off the shelf, unlocked, Ireland...forget it, our networks have the whole thing sown up...

OldMrBrennan83

Shn99 wrote: »

The notch on the P3XL is evidently deeper and more intrusive

Nobody should be making that decision based on hardware anyway. The individuals preference for iOS or Android will eclipse any other reason for buying one over the other.

SleetAndSnow

Patww79 wrote: »

Nobody should be making that decision based on hardware anyway. The individuals preference for iOS or Android will eclipse any other reason for buying one over the other.

would you mind sharing a pic of your white 3xl Pat? Only ones I cant find online are all stage lit etc

Chibs

Seen this today in Vodafone santry. It was the 3xl white. Nice phone looks really nice. Was going to get the mate 20 pro. But now I don't know. Currently have a note 8 would it be much of an upgrade? How are people finding the battery?

OldMrBrennan83

SleetAndSnow wrote: »

would you mind sharing a pic of your white 3xl Pat? Only ones I cant find online are all stage lit etc

Might not be worth seeing as they're taken with a Pixel C, which is like looking through greaseproof paper.

OldMrBrennan83

Chibs wrote: »

Seen this today in Vodafone santry. It was the 3xl white. Nice phone looks really nice. Was going to get the mate 20 pro. But now I don't know. Currently have a note 8 would it be much of an upgrade? How are people finding the battery?

Did you see a Mate 20 Pro yet? I haven't handled a real one but in pictures and videos the screen looks very washed out.

Shn99

Patww79 wrote: »

Did you see a Mate 20 Pro yet? I haven't handled a real one but in pictures and videos the screen looks very washed out.

Apparently a large number of people have reported screen bleeding issues

OldMrBrennan83

Chibs wrote: »

Seen this today in Vodafone santry. It was the 3xl white. Nice phone looks really nice. Was going to get the mate 20 pro. But now I don't know. Currently have a note 8 would it be much of an upgrade? How are people finding the battery?

Battery has been plenty for me. Haven't bothered using the car charger, etc during the first whole just to see and I regularly have over 5½ hours of screen time with between 20 and 30% remaining by the end of the day.

Had a real heavy day on Friday, plugged out at 7:00am, roaming all day with no wifi, used a fair bit for photos & videos, mails, calls/video calls, browsing, navigation, etc, and was at 8% by midnight when I plugged back in.

SleetAndSnow

thanks for that Pat!

Chibs

Shn99 wrote: »

Apparently a large number of people have reported screen bleeding issues

I seen that too. The green round the screen. Camera and battery are most important. Think I'll get the pixel. Thanks

OldMrBrennan83

The camera is brilliant on it. I'd say the Mate 20 Pro is more fun with all the modes but I couldn't fault the results from this at all.

notcarlos

Karla Ambitious Guppy wrote: »

I've a Zagg one and it's fantastic

Reviews saying edges doesn't adhere to the screen, lifting issues? Do you notice similar thing?

joedumper

After over a month of Vodafone having taken my €889 euro, it is now being refunded and I'm back to square one with no phone !!
This is disgraceful behaviour from a "leading provider".
They effectively stole my money, and gave me nothing for it, having to fight and wait now to get it back.

Never pre-order from Vodafone !!

@SleetandSnow, what method of shipping are you looking at from Germany ? Any sense as to whether Google will ship to the intermediary ?

SleetAndSnow

joedumper wrote: »

After over a month of Vodafone having taken my €889 euro, it is now being refunded and I'm back to square one with no phone !!
This is disgraceful behaviour from a "leading provider".
They effectively stole my money, and gave me nothing for it, having to fight and wait now to get it back.

Never pre-order from Vodafone !!

@SleetandSnow, what method of shipping are you looking at from Germany ? Any sense as to whether Google will ship to the intermediary ?

I’ve got a friend In Germany who is willing to accept the package and then ship it to me! 70 euro for shipping though to me but still lower then what it costs here (just an EU plug sadly).

dan786

Finally VF cancelled by order. After 2 weeks of asking.

SleetAndSnow

Finally Vodafone store in cork had the device on display so got to the the 3XL. Notch is really not as bad as the photos. Gonna get it now guaranteed

tedcrilly

SleetAndSnow wrote: »

Currently working out around 79 euro for shipping and the phone is 749 from Germany so working out cheaper then direct buying from Ireland still. Trying to find cheaper postage, anybody know of any ?

From Germany Google Black Friday - Pixel - can we order from Ireland to German reshipping address??? anyone know?

Assume no Vat is is intra-eu?

theintern

tedcrilly wrote: »

From Germany Google Black Friday - Pixel - can we order from Ireland to German reshipping address??? anyone know?

Assume no Vat is is intra-eu?

A lot of people online report that Google will cancel orders 24 hours after placing them if they're going to known reshipping companies.

nim1bdeh38l2cw

notcarlos wrote: »

Reviews saying edges doesn't adhere to the screen, lifting issues? Do you notice similar thing?

The very bottom never adhered properly alright, but it's just a few mm. The edges are fine.

OldMrBrennan83

The mnml case finally arrived and it's class. Brilliant fit and very thin.

micks_address

Patww79 wrote: »

The mnml case finally arrived and it's class. Brilliant fit and very thin.

This one?

https://mnmlcase.com/products/pixel-3-xl-mnml-case

OldMrBrennan83

micks_address wrote: »

This one?

https://mnmlcase.com/products/pixel-3-xl-mnml-case

That's the one. Was tight enough to fit so I'd put it over the Layer I had on the 2 at this stage. Have to see over time how it stretches though. Actually comes up around the phone and onto the black part where the screen starts about 1mm.

No protection against a fall though, just scratches.

OldMrBrennan83

micks_address wrote: »

This one?

https://mnmlcase.com/products/pixel-3-xl-mnml-case

Here's a couple of pictures of it.

micks_address

Patww79 wrote: »

Here's a couple of pictures of it.

Wow it really is minimalist

SleetAndSnow

And 3XL ya been ordered on the German store in clearly white. Gonna be a nice Christmas present hopefully

Easy Rider

SleetAndSnow wrote: »

And 3XL ya been ordered on the German store in clearly white. Gonna be a nice Christmas present hopefully

Will they deliver to Ireland or a parcel service? Indication is they won't. It's a massive price difference compared to the UK and Ireland black Friday discount.

SleetAndSnow

Easy Rider wrote: »

Will they deliver to Ireland or a parcel service? Indication is they won't. It's a massive price difference compared to the UK and Ireland black Friday discount.

Nope, had it sent to a friend in Germany. You could try a parcel service, i've had 5 pixel 2 xls shipped to parcel motel from the UK when i had to replace them a few times and multiple home mini's. Not sure of any german parcel companies though.

notcarlos

I did RMA there and it was quick! Reported 21, shipped same day and received it 22! I have now two Pixel 3 but I will have to return the other one. Lol. I have 20 days to do so. 

briefgate

myVodafone app is fixed at last