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Old 10-12-2021, 11:11 AM
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speak of the devil; just got this



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Same lol. More evidence that the Goog is always listening.
Old 10-12-2021, 01:39 PM
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Is it based on how many Pixel devices you bought in the past?

I've only ever bought the Pixel 5 and prior to that, the Galaxy Nexus.
Old 10-12-2021, 01:46 PM
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Originally Posted by F-C
Is it based on how many Pixel devices you bought in the past?

I've only ever bought the Pixel 5 and prior to that, the Galaxy Nexus.
I've only had the Nexus 6P and the Pixel 3.

Old 10-12-2021, 02:04 PM
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Originally Posted by F-C
Is it based on how many Pixel devices you bought in the past?

I've only ever bought the Pixel 5 and prior to that, the Galaxy Nexus.
No one knows what it's based on, seems somewhat random to me.

Originally Posted by justnspace
I've only had the Nexus 6P and the Pixel 3.

I've had the N6P, P2XL, P3 (wife's), P3XL, 2xP5 (wife and mine), Pixel Buds 2, and a bunch of G-Home/Nest devices. Before all that I had the Samsung GS4 Google Play Edition.
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Pixel 5 and a Samsung?

Doesn't sound like much of a "Superfan" now does it?
Old 10-12-2021, 02:34 PM
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Originally Posted by justnspace
I've only had the Nexus 6P and the Pixel 3.

I lied; I also had the Nexus 5

and bought a Pixel 4a for my mommy
Old 10-12-2021, 02:36 PM
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p.s. i reactivated fb just so i could get free chit...
but idunno if we're going to get free chit...
currently like 13k people in the superfan group
Old 10-13-2021, 10:52 AM
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Must be random. I've had multiple Nexus and Pixel devices, plus a bunch of home devices. No invite though
Old 10-13-2021, 12:40 PM
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Originally Posted by justnspace
well, it looks like they were passing out the surveys like candy...if all three of us got it.
i'm sure they have to sort through millions of "superfans"

i dont have fb, have any of you tried gaining access to the superfan group? or is that something you have to be invited to?
So there is a thread about it on Reddit and lots of people are annoyed cause all the group is is a private Facebook group. If you don't have Facebook you can't join. At this point, I am not even sure I would join if I hear back I try and use Facebook as little as possible anymore.

In other Pixel 6 news Spigen cases are already on Amazon. I ordered mine for the 6Pro it should be here tomorrow.
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Old 10-13-2021, 12:43 PM
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i reactivated that shit just for this stupid group...if its stupid, im deactivating it again
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Old 10-13-2021, 06:34 PM
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If it's just a Facebook page, I'm out. I go on Facebook once every five years.
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Funny that it's on Facebook and not Google+.
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Old 10-18-2021, 08:16 PM
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I also got invited to view the live stream pixel event for tomorrow.
it's through a third-party platform called crowdpurr.

being the geek that I am, I tested out the code on the crowdpurr link that they sent.
I was assigned a random ass nickname and I was redirected to a homepage, or landing.
this "playground" is a trivia game..

but it wasn't live yet....perhaps tomorrow it'll go live and you can play in the "playground"

except my geeky ass saw another button that said, "want to choose a new nickname?"
I said, fuck yeah, take me to your leader.

now my code doesn't work and i am no longer allowed to enter the playground/view the live stream.

don't do what I did.

there are limited spots available. i fucked up.
but i feel i'm not missing anything as it's just a pixel reveal event. not like im going to get free chit

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Old 10-19-2021, 06:53 AM
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I also got invited to the event. It is supposed to be an event talking about the design choices of the new Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro.

I will make sure not to do what you did for sure. Maybe it will work again today.
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I got invited too, it filled up in an hour but was just a private stream of the public stream so didn't seem like a big deal. The facebook group is way less douchey than I thought, certainly better than the Tesla facebook groups I'm a member of lol.
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Old 10-19-2021, 11:26 AM
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It's weird I have the event RSVP but don't have access to the Facebook group yet.

Funny that the Tesla group is worse than the Pixel group.
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No more review phones for this guy breaking the embargo like this.

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Originally Posted by CCColtsicehockey
It's weird I have the event RSVP but don't have access to the Facebook group yet.
same, no access to FB group yet, still says pending but was invited to the event
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Pre-order goes live at event start Google just tweeted.
Old 10-19-2021, 12:09 PM
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Pathetic Google. The store crashed.
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I can get in but can't buy the 5a (not that I want one). Crashes at checkout.
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Yup went from 500 Error for the whole site and now R013 at checkout.

Also, free Pixel Bud A if you pre-order a 6 Pro.
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Is a 6 Pro really worth the price diff vs a regular 6?
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Originally Posted by Doom878
Is a 6 Pro really worth the price diff vs a regular 6?
To me yes. Zoom camera, more ram, larger battery, better screen, less screen border, and the white color I want with the polished silver frame which I like.
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That said it went from R013 error for me to sold out so I will give up for the day. Guess I won't be getting it on release day. #P6PReleaseFail
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I missed the presentation but will go back and watch it after meetings. I've been spending my lunch hours working on finishing the damn jewelry box lol. Getting close to applying finish though so almost there...
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$899 for the Pro is less than I expected tbh.

$250 on trade for the Pixel 5 is a joke though.
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EDIT - They just raised it. Now trade is $405. That's more realistic.
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Double edit - preordered a white 128gb version It should be here in a week.
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Went from $45 to $35 for a Pixel 3.
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You can get a black 5a by the 26th at the latest.
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Finally managed to get a white 256gb Pro. Be here in two weeks. Forgot to select expedited shipping which normally knocks 3-4 days off it if you don't get the very first shipping date window.
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Just ordered a Regular 6 Seafoam for my GF..... a huge upgrade from her Oneplus 6T...
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Was going to order P6 Pro last night but all they had was the black one so I thought I'd wait until morning to see if stock refreshed or whatever. Checked this morning and they're out of stock of everything in the unlocked bucket.

Did you guys get the free pixel buds too?
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Yep. They should be here Friday. The phone is due here next Wednesday - unless Google changes the ETA of course.
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Now they have the black and yellow ones back but I really want the white one...good thing I'm not in a hurry lol.
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Originally Posted by SamDoe1
Was going to order P6 Pro last night but all they had was the black one so I thought I'd wait until morning to see if stock refreshed or whatever. Checked this morning and they're out of stock of everything in the unlocked bucket.

Did you guys get the free pixel buds too?
Try target and Best buy.. same deal and more color selection on the phone and buds too.

That was last night.. not sure about now..

Oh yah Tmobile has it too... if you have tmobile.


I ordered/canceled so many times on google because I didn't know about the free buds, by the time i canceld my original order that was schedueld for 10/28 and placed a new order with the buds, the delivery date was changed to Nov....

I aint having that.. so i canceld that and changed the color and it was delayed more

At the end i canceled all of them on google and bought it from Bestbuy That had the color, delivery date and ear buds i wanted.
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Old 10-20-2021, 12:11 PM
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Originally Posted by civicdrivr
Yep. They should be here Friday. The phone is due here next Wednesday - unless Google changes the ETA of course.
My buds date got pushed back now showing Saturday - Tuesday but were supposed to be here Friday as well when I ordered. I will take that though since my phone ship date moved forward.

Don't even know if I will keep or sell the buds since I already have the Pixel Buds 2.
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Originally Posted by CCColtsicehockey
My buds date got pushed back now showing Saturday - Tuesday but were supposed to be here Friday as well when I ordered. I will take that though since my phone ship date moved forward.

Don't even know if I will keep or sell the buds since I already have the Pixel Buds 2.
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