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Re: Google Pixel 9 Pro

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Post by apatheticonion »

I'd buy this if it had USB4 that - when plugged into a dock with a monitor, keyboard and mouse - put up a complete desktop OS (preferably full fat Linux).

I could then use my phone as a thin-client for work or gaming, perhaps even experimenting with proton locally.

Apple already demonstrated that mobile hardware is capable of workstation workloads so I'd see this as a natural step forward.

Beyond that, there isn't any compelling reason to upgrade my Pixel 6a.

If I broke my 6a, I'd probably upgrade to the 7a for the better screen.

Re: Google Pixel 9 Pro

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Post by officeplant »

jerlam wrote: post #592
jorvi wrote: post #243

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Would have been nice if they did a regular size (5.8”) for normal people and 6.8” for the genetic freaks with dinner plate hands. 6.3” is still huge. 5.8” is workable. And it’s not like there’s no precedent, the Zenfone 10 is also 5.8” and is adored for it.

Small display sizes used to mean "cheap phone" for so long that people still won't pay more money for a smaller device. Not for lack of trying, since both Apple and Samsung tried in 2019 with their mini iPhones and Galaxy S10e respectively which were both smaller versions of their normal phones. Neither line continues today. Apple has some precedent with their premium iPad Mini which costs more than their normal iPad…

My dream is the iPhone SE for 2025 is just a iPhone 13 mini with upgraded chip and one camera.

It'll never happen but I'll keep dreaming.

Re: Google Pixel 9 Pro

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Post by Fuzzwah »

scottyah wrote: post #607

I fell for the Google Home, and it has gotten significantly worse over time. My only hypothesis is they found ways to reduce the cost of running the server-side, and it does not benefit the consumer. My Consumer Report: Do not fall for hardware backed by software that costs the seller money to keep running.

I've got a nest hub max that I use daily, for the most parts my family has learned the key phrases that result in the action we want. But randomly it'll play music from youtube when we only ever want spotify. Randomly it won't display google search results in a usable format.

So even the very simple use cases that we know work, aren't solid.

Then there's the massive disappointment when you just have a quick think about the types of interactions that it could do very well if google cared at all. Honestly, the failure to follow through on what could have been a house hold changing device is just sad to ponder.

Why they haven't rigged it up to gemini yet baffles me.

Re: Google Pixel 9 Pro

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Post by ThunderSizzle »

jascination wrote: post #630
scottyah wrote: post #607

I fell for the Google Home, and it has gotten significantly worse over time. My only hypothesis is they found ways to reduce the cost of running the server-side, and it does not benefit the consumer. My Consumer Report: Do not fall for hardware backed by software that costs the seller money to keep running.

Same, I have nest cameras and nest wifi (now discontinued 2 years later, so can't buy compatible wifi points anymore). Software + Google voice assistant is so goddamn buggy! Wish I went with a TP-Link solution instead

I have the Google Wifi pucks because it was only mesh system at the time that offered both wireless and wired backhaul for mesh networks, which was great because I could wire most of it.

I used it as wired until I moved, and my current house I started using it wireless. That's when I discovered a bug in the wireless mesh that requires me to basically restart the network every couple days.

I also wish I didn't need to app to connect to it. I really don't understand why I can't manage it directly from my PC or phone via IP Address like every other system I've used. I regret it, but it is better than having an upstairs and downstairs network I needed to keep switching between with my netgear routers I had before.

Re: Google Pixel 9 Pro

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Post by Keyframe »

trompetenaccoun wrote: post #428
NotSammyHagar wrote: post #197

Pixel 9 also says satellite emergency support ("Satellite SOS"). Search for info gets you to https://support.google.com/pixelphone/answer/15254448?hl=en&... It looks like it's coming "later this year". Lots of chatter about it, see a few details at https://www.androidauthority.com/pixel-9-satellite-sos-34676... * apparently coming with android 15, but they are shipping android 14 * turning on satellite sos later, but…

Only works in the US and not even in all states. Ridiculous. What's the point of satellites to then be so geo-restricted?

That's Google for you. I bought Pixel 8 Pro when it came out, after I had Samsung (never was into iPhone, my wife has those though). I regretted pretty much right away. Heavy AF compared to Galaxy, cool features US-locked, EU means nothing to that company since it looked like they haven't even applied for licenses for cool shit in EU - had to fake my SIM to be in US just to unlock thermometer etc.. I will not buy any device from them anytime soon.

Re: Google Pixel 9 Pro

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Post by blehn »

Why make two sizes and STILL make the smaller phone enormous? Apple is reportedly making the regular iPhone Pro larger as well. Baffling.

Re: Google Pixel 9 Pro

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Post by wolpoli »

deergomoo wrote: post #453
jorvi wrote: post #243

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Would have been nice if they did a regular size (5.8”) for normal people and 6.8” for the genetic freaks with dinner plate hands. 6.3” is still huge. 5.8” is workable. And it’s not like there’s no precedent, the Zenfone 10 is also 5.8” and is adored for it.

I long for the days of being able to reach all four corners of my phone screen with one thumb. I had an iPhone 12 mini which was a wonderful respite, but apparently us small phone fans are a small enough demographic to not warrant serving. What's extra annoying is I never felt the need to use a case when phones were smaller, but one-handed corner reaching upsets the balance of the phone in my hand now to the point wh…

At this point, it is just easier to stick a popsocket to the back so I don't feel like I am going to drop the phone.

Re: Google Pixel 9 Pro

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Post by samstave »

appel wrote: post #71
jsheard wrote: post #29

There's also the obligatory non-Pro model, and a refresh of the Pixel Fold: https://store.google.com/us/product/pixel_9 https://store.google.com/us/product/pixel_9_pro_fold Usually the Pro is bigger than the non-Pro but this time they're exactly the same size, and they've added a bigger Pro XL variant. https://www.phonearena.com/phones/size/Google-Pixel-9,Google... The Pro and Pro XL appear to have identical specs as…

I'm glad they finally went this route. I can't be the only one who usually wants the specs of the Pro but always opts for the smallest phone (p1, p3, p5 & now p8).

As likely anyone on HN is to hold: I have a bunch of old phones.

How harvest sensors, cams, thingamathings and have a new cadre of people who can build plans to take sensor THING from PHONEA and CAMERA from PHONEB and etc... and build a thing where these already known devices can be harvested and incorporated into projects, products, etc... and not landfil.?

Re: Google Pixel 9 Pro

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Post by delecti »

LegitShady wrote: post #558
delecti wrote: post #308

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I'm not sure why you think you'd like the Pixel fold more than the Samsung Fold. Their dimensions are similar, but you've already said you dislike the software experience. I had the Nexus 5, Pixel 1, 3a, and now 7a, with a couple other phones in between which each time drove me back to Google hardware and their flavor of Android. If you didn't like the software in the early days of Pixel, or even in the Nexus days be…

Personally can't imagine someone thinking "I hate the pixel experience" and then actually preferring samsung's, which is way worse.

Personally I view the Pixel experience as "clean", but I've heard it described as "sparse" by Samsung fans.
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