So I went and checked. That thing retails for €1100 around here. And I don’t know about you guys, but when I buy a phone that costs that kinda money I expect a solid piece of hardware. Not something where the manufacturer decided to skimp out of rigidity because they were being cheap. Not because of some aesthetic choice, no this is just cheap.
And they expect these things to last 7 years? Yeah right.
And they expect these things to last 7 years? Yeah right.
One of the possibilities I semi-unironically expressed was that Google is willing to promise 8 years of software updates because judging by their track record, there won’t be any Pixel 8s left alive after year 5, which means there won’t be any customers to complain when they break that promise.
€729 in this country. The pro model is €1100. Either way, this is not acceptable for an expensive piece of hardware that we are expected to carry on our person at all times.
They have their A line of phones that get released at a later date, usually like half the price. But I don’t know if they’re releasing an 8A or not. Also that’s the unlocked / full price, not with a carrier discount and stuff
Verizon just gave me $800 for a Pixel 5 to upgrade to a Pixel 8 for $869 (before trade in) over 3 years.
So I’m paying like $1.60 a month for the Pixel 8. If I have to take that back due to an issue screen, I will continue to appreciate my $60 Pixel.
That does not mean this issue is ok, just that my circumstances (and anyone willing to run Verizon) should see if they can get a steal via an old used phone traded in for basically a new phone.
Verizon just gave me $800 for a Pixel 5 to upgrade to a Pixel 8 for $869 (before trade in) over 3 years.
First of all, Pixel 8 is only $700 from Google, so you might as well shave off $169 from that promo value. You’re really only getting a value of $631. A used Pixel 5 is about $130 on eBay right now, so that takes you down to $501 of bonus ‘value’.
My Pixel 8 on launch also came with free pixel buds pro. That’s another $200 ‘value’ you missed out on from buying at retail. But since that promo is over we’ll just ignore that.
So I’m paying like $1.60 a month for the Pixel 8. If I have to take that back due to an issue screen, I will continue to appreciate my $60 Pixel.
That’s great. I hope you verified on your bill that you are actually getting the promo. If so, be very careful to stay on a compatible plan for 3 years. It’s not easy to even tell which plans are compatible as a customer. I hope also that you are on a plan you originally needed, and no cheaper pricing becomes available. Trade-in promos with Verizon often require a ‘premium’ data plan which are $10-20 more than the base plans. If you had to be on the unlimited ultimate for the promo That immediately eats up all that savings you think you are getting. Unlimited Plus eats up half of it.
Then, if you decide you want to upgrade before the 3 years is up, you lose the entire remaining promo credits. Upgrade after a year? Guess what, you’re paying $533 to buy out the rest of your promo. Your ‘bonus’ value disappeared. Want to upgrade in 2 years? Pay $266 for the privilege.
That does not mean this issue is ok, just that my circumstances (and anyone willing to run Verizon) should see if they can get a steal via an old used phone raded in for basically a new phone.
It has not and never has been worth locking into a cell contract, honestly. Verizon has you by the balls and they know it. I genuinely hope everything works out perfectly but the tiniest wrench in your plan can instantly make you lose any savings you thought you were getting. And if your promo falls off for any reason, it’s normal to take multiple months, with multi-hour long phone calls to get it corrected. It takes a minimum of 2 months before Verizon will do a correction, the promo correction takes a week to be reviewed, they can be denied for the tiniest thing, and if it takes more than a month for you to notice the promo fell off after leaving a grandfathered plan a normal rep cannot put it back on for you.
this. verizon is not about to give you a phone for basically free. they want to make bank too.
why would i trade in my older phone for one that has dents in the screen from components pressing against it, anyway? they could offer to pay me and i’d refuse lmao
So I went and checked. That thing retails for €1100 around here. And I don’t know about you guys, but when I buy a phone that costs that kinda money I expect a solid piece of hardware. Not something where the manufacturer decided to skimp out of rigidity because they were being cheap. Not because of some aesthetic choice, no this is just cheap.
And they expect these things to last 7 years? Yeah right.
I’d buy an iPhone for that money tbh
I should add that I took the price of the 8 Pro here. As the Pro is the big shot flagship model here.
One of the possibilities I semi-unironically expressed was that Google is willing to promise 8 years of software updates because judging by their track record, there won’t be any Pixel 8s left alive after year 5, which means there won’t be any customers to complain when they break that promise.
Given Google’s track record they’ll just cancel the pixel line and say no more updates after year 2
You just triggered memories of the Nexus 5. Loved that phone. But alas Google stopped supporting it after like 2.5 years.
That was my all time favourite phone
Ditto. So light and easy to handle.
Unfortunately the power button gave up as well.
I still use mine as an OBD2 display! Luckily the app is old as the hills too, idk if I’d be able to get the play store working right.
my 4y/o pixel 3 is Definity hitting a lot of programed/planned obsolescence.
Google wouldn’t even support the phone for 7 years anyway
The Pixel 8 starts at €699.
€729 in this country. The pro model is €1100. Either way, this is not acceptable for an expensive piece of hardware that we are expected to carry on our person at all times.
I think that’s similar to the combined cost of all the smartphones I’ve owned, over more than a decade
They have their A line of phones that get released at a later date, usually like half the price. But I don’t know if they’re releasing an 8A or not. Also that’s the unlocked / full price, not with a carrier discount and stuff
I wonder if I could buy one for €500 and tell them not to worry about the rest.
Verizon just gave me $800 for a Pixel 5 to upgrade to a Pixel 8 for $869 (before trade in) over 3 years.
So I’m paying like $1.60 a month for the Pixel 8. If I have to take that back due to an issue screen, I will continue to appreciate my $60 Pixel.
That does not mean this issue is ok, just that my circumstances (and anyone willing to run Verizon) should see if they can get a steal via an old used phone traded in for basically a new phone.
First of all, Pixel 8 is only $700 from Google, so you might as well shave off $169 from that promo value. You’re really only getting a value of $631. A used Pixel 5 is about $130 on eBay right now, so that takes you down to $501 of bonus ‘value’.
My Pixel 8 on launch also came with free pixel buds pro. That’s another $200 ‘value’ you missed out on from buying at retail. But since that promo is over we’ll just ignore that.
That’s great. I hope you verified on your bill that you are actually getting the promo. If so, be very careful to stay on a compatible plan for 3 years. It’s not easy to even tell which plans are compatible as a customer. I hope also that you are on a plan you originally needed, and no cheaper pricing becomes available. Trade-in promos with Verizon often require a ‘premium’ data plan which are $10-20 more than the base plans. If you had to be on the unlimited ultimate for the promo That immediately eats up all that savings you think you are getting. Unlimited Plus eats up half of it.
Then, if you decide you want to upgrade before the 3 years is up, you lose the entire remaining promo credits. Upgrade after a year? Guess what, you’re paying $533 to buy out the rest of your promo. Your ‘bonus’ value disappeared. Want to upgrade in 2 years? Pay $266 for the privilege.
It has not and never has been worth locking into a cell contract, honestly. Verizon has you by the balls and they know it. I genuinely hope everything works out perfectly but the tiniest wrench in your plan can instantly make you lose any savings you thought you were getting. And if your promo falls off for any reason, it’s normal to take multiple months, with multi-hour long phone calls to get it corrected. It takes a minimum of 2 months before Verizon will do a correction, the promo correction takes a week to be reviewed, they can be denied for the tiniest thing, and if it takes more than a month for you to notice the promo fell off after leaving a grandfathered plan a normal rep cannot put it back on for you.
You may FEEL like you paid $60 but that’s just the pricing model and marketing working!
Did you get your pixel 5 for free?
Cause if you didn’t you paid them more than $60.
You have them $60 and a working paid off phone.
Let’s say that it’s worth $350- you paid $410 and signed a contract that means you can’t leave for 3 years or you’ll pay full price.
this. verizon is not about to give you a phone for basically free. they want to make bank too.
why would i trade in my older phone for one that has dents in the screen from components pressing against it, anyway? they could offer to pay me and i’d refuse lmao