Google phones

[Irving]

I'm looking for a new phone. I'm partial to Samsung or LG, but completely unwilling to pay $1,000 for a phone that's only going to last me two years. I hear things about Google's Pixel 3, but I'm a little reluctant to get even deeper into the Google universe. On the other hand, seems like it probably doesn't matter who makes your phone at this point.

Anyone have any experience with Google's phones?

[izzy]

I have a pixel 2 and the wife has a 3. We both like them.

[bw88350]

I have a pixel 3, as my Motorola Droid turbo 2 finally crapped out. I totally hear you about the "Google plunge", but like you, I didn't want a $1000+ phone. Had it for 9+ months, and have to say, it's a great phone. Battery life is average, camera is great (don't use almost ever other than for work), dropped it a few times (have a case and glass protector) and it's been super durable, no freeze or mic issues. One downside is it doesn't have a mic/earbud port but a converter for them through the power port, so unable to charge and use accessories, although I use Bluetooth earbuds so not an issue. Size is quite good, fits in front pocket of jeans)work pants fine. What specific questions you have about it?

[Irving]

Hmmm, no phone jack is kind of a big deal since I drive all day and listen to music and podcasts. I'm also reluctant to upgrade my car stereo, even though that'd be pretty cheap. I have blue tooth headphones that I wear around the house, but feel douchy wearing them while driving (but I'm not above it).

I currently have an LG V20 that started out great, but has some weird glitch that makes it put an error message on the screen about every 5-30 seconds whenever I'm in a roaming area. I'm on Sprint, so I spend a LOT of time in roaming areas and that error message makes the phone almost unusable since you have to clear it over and over.

I think I was just curious about personal impressions from users as you guys have already provided. If there was a tech geek who was aware that by buying a Google phone I'm signing away more rights to data or something, I might be interested in that, but only if it is more egregious than other phones/carriers.

[ray1970]

Hmmm, no phone jack is kind of a big deal since I drive all day and listen to music and podcasts. I'm also reluctant to upgrade my car stereo, even though that'd be pretty cheap. I have blue tooth headphones that I wear around the house, but feel douchy wearing them while driving (but I'm not above it).

How do you currently get the sound to your car stereo?

I used to use a cable but switched to a device like this because I don?t like cord clutter.

https://www.amazon.com/TaoTronics-Bl.../dp/B013QJ0W8Q

[Eric P]

Try the Samsung note 9. $5-600 new at best buy.

[Wulf202]

Headphones will driving is illegal in co

I'm partial to the galaxy series. They work so I dont really care about much else. I got a refurbished s7 for $200 on Amazon, granted I had to return the first one but the second was a winner.

[brutal]

Another good, cheap, add-on option for BT in the car.

https://www.amazon.com/Mpow-Bluetoot...ateway&sr=8-16


I have several "Himbox" BT add-ons and they work great. Now much more spendy than these for some reason.

Samsung S10 or S10e would be a good choice if you can get a cheap upgrade. The S10 line has headphone jack and SDcard slots...

[Irving]

I'm tossing around the idea of a used S8. I saw Mazin sold one the other day that I probably would have been very interested in, but it was sold before I saw the ad.

I hear about the Note and am interested. Anything in particular that it is known for?

I currently the audio jack to listen to music. I've used it so much that it's loose and switches to radio every other bump. Very frustrating. Keep up the suggestions.

[bradbn4]

I picked up the pixel 3a, the low(er) cost version of the 3 series. Works well; running on google wireless network for now using the 'esim'.
I did get a 100 google credit.....