Google Pixel 5

niko · 3 Oct 2020 at 08:34

look forward to release date, not to buy the phone-ive been after a pair of those headphones at a reasonable price for a while

_Jimlad_ · 3 Oct 2020 at 08:41

Nutty_Death said:
Where are you all getting yours from? Seems like direct from Google is the best total price, as I've already got a SIM only for £12pm

You are better off getting it from Google if you can. Returns process is awesome if you get direct.

Nutty_Death · 3 Oct 2020 at 09:08

_Jimlad_ said:
You are better off getting it from Google if you can. Returns process is awesome if you get direct.

Went with rainforest, just as I could pre order the green model. They do the headphone offer too. Broken into 5 payments which is fairly convenient.

Such a u turn from this morning

_Jimlad_ · 3 Oct 2020 at 09:11

That's a good deal with the 5 payments

jrwagh333 · 3 Oct 2020 at 09:31

Nutty_Death said:
Went with rainforest, just as I could pre order the green model. They do the headphone offer too. Broken into 5 payments which is fairly convenient.

Such a u turn from this morning

The rainforest now offer payment plans?!

Simps · 3 Oct 2020 at 09:32

jrwagh333 said:
The rainforest now offer payment plans?!

Yes on certain items. I bought my daughters new LG TV using it. Very handy.

jrwagh333 · 3 Oct 2020 at 09:34

Simps said:
Yes on certain items. I bought my daughters new LG TV using it. Very handy.

I don't see it when I go through checkout with the Pixel 5. Maybe it's account specific?

Dirk Diggler · 3 Oct 2020 at 09:35

Nutty_Death said:
I honestly don't understand why people think this is worth considering.

Back to riding out another year...

6 hours later...

Nutty_Death said:
Went with rainforest, just as I could pre order the green model. They do the headphone offer too. Broken into 5 payments which is fairly convenient

Love it!

I had actually convinced myself that my 7t is good for another year, and now I'm thinking of checking out the P5 in the flesh to see what I really think.

Kobi · 3 Oct 2020 at 09:59

Nutty_Death said:
Went with rainforest, just as I could pre order the green model. They do the headphone offer too. Broken into 5 payments which is fairly convenient.

Such a u turn from this morning

Thanks for the heads up, i cancelled my google store one and went with the green too, liked that one better.

Dirk Diggler said:
6 hours later...

Love it!

I had actually convinced myself that my 7t is good for another year, and now I'm thinking of checking out the P5 in the flesh to see what I really think.

I lasted 7 hours haha, im coming from the 7t pro. Sort of a sideways upgrade, but with the same size battery, smaller screen and i think a less powerful cpu, i'm expecting the battery to be decent.

benparker · 3 Oct 2020 at 10:14

I got a S20 (Snapdragon) still unused, Rog 2 unused and 7T current phone. I'm eyeing the Xperia 5II. Decisions decisions.

Eatchipz · 3 Oct 2020 at 10:25

FishLicker · 3 Oct 2020 at 10:45

I'm sort of tempted but I'm worried the headphones will run out and I'll be left with a poor deal. I actually would like the headphones for the Mrs.

Simps · 3 Oct 2020 at 11:00

jrwagh333 said:
I don't see it when I go through checkout with the Pixel 5. Maybe it's account specific?

Might be but if you have the option it shows on the actual product info page.

Cleisthenes · 3 Oct 2020 at 11:07

I went with the google store 24 month 0% APR option.

Just pre-ordered a Mous case too, seem to get great reviews across the board. Might have to get an interim case if it doesn't show up in time.

Also debating whether to get some Pixel Buds and sell the Bose headphones, I don't have much use for over ear headphones these days and the Pixel buds seems to get rave reviews.

Was actualy quite glad I could only order the black colour as my kinda blue pixel 2 annoys me that the finger print sensor on the back is a weird colour in contrast with the case I use. Black and walnut from the Mous case will be a nice combo I hope!

jrwagh333 · 3 Oct 2020 at 11:41

I was hoping they were going to bring back the Oh So Orange.

_Jimlad_ · 3 Oct 2020 at 11:54

I always regret getting anything but black when it comes to phones. I think I even sold the Nexus 4 or 5 and repurchased the black version

Eatchipz · 3 Oct 2020 at 11:58

My Spigen Pixel 5 Ultra Hybrid case just dropped through the door! Now just to wait for the phone.

Opened it and the Pixel 5 is gonna be a decent bit smaller than my 3 XL. Should be a good 1 handed phone.

Jonnybmac · 3 Oct 2020 at 12:32

Cleisthenes said:
Also debating whether to get some Pixel Buds and sell the Bose headphones, I don't have much use for over ear headphones these days and the Pixel buds seems to get rave reviews.

I only really listen to music from my phone when I'm out on the bike or hiking. Although I like the idea of some nice quality sounding headphones, I'm tempted to exchange for some aftershokz aeropex. I've had earpods before and they just fall out when mountain biking; my last pair fell out loads until I finally lost one when I fell off my bike and couldn't find it in the bushes (thinking back I should have turned the volume up). Having to put them in a case mid ride to recharge is also frustrating when it would be nicer to just go wired a short time whilst charging.

The aftershokz are pretty incredible, though they lack base, you can put earplugs in your ears to beef that up though. I guess they will slightly lack in sound quality but functionally they're great for hearing surroundings

kona786 · 3 Oct 2020 at 15:32

Pixel 5 went and used a smaller sensor for the ultra wide angle. Disappointing. Not like the main sensor is a pricey one.

Cleisthenes · 3 Oct 2020 at 15:43

If there usual camera is anything to go by I'm sure it'll be great. As long as the main camera is as good as they have been in recent years then I'll be happy.