Andy Rubin's Essential phone unveiled with unique edge-to-edge screen
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- AnonD-120291
- 39x
- 30 May 2017
a very interesting device...my only gripe is wirh that front facing camera placement....with such a device i wonder if the couldnt develop some kind of popup camera from the top of the phone for a true edge screen...but kudos all the same for trying something different....hooefully not just a one of a kind but a new device to eventually compete
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- AnonD-673380
- X}x
- 30 May 2017
Looks dope 😍
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- Anonymous
- 39x
- 30 May 2017
AnonD-497261, 30 May 2017"The phone is fairly compact at 71.1mm wide" So it's 2.8... moreWhat's wrong with it being 71mm wide. Its width not thickness you clown
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- AnonD-658688
- Nv$
- 30 May 2017
Ghostwolf, 30 May 2017When I saw "ceramic back", I just had to start laughing. ... morei agree. you spoke my mind !
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- AnonD-642976
- Lm3
- 30 May 2017
alot of unknown things and odd decisions...
- no release date - why?
- where can i purchase the device? did i read US only - who knows?
- support - new company with no history. what about updates, security patches, broken screens etc. are you willing to bet 700 USD?
- selficam is a high risk bet - i am not sure what people will think about it
- no audio jack = fail!
- no micro SD?
- giant footprint and screen but a small battery...
do you plan to be the new Apple Mr. Rubin? good luck! you'll need it.
my 2 cents
the article indicates that this is an USA only phone. i would not bet 700 USD on this phone. not now. to many questions...
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- Anonymous
- vD0
- 30 May 2017
anon, 30 May 2017Not keen. Far too expensive for the meagre spec .. particu... moreSome of us are happy that they didn't go with OLED. Having owned a few OLEDs, it is not mature technology. Slight yellow hue shifts starts after only few months of usage (aging of blue pixels) when using the phone a lot outdoors. Not to mention the cartoon colors outdoors. Of course if you don't have the same usage patterns, you may not run into the issue.
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- AnonD-327936
- pL%
- 30 May 2017
A headphone jack is "essential" to me, so no deal.
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- AnonD-638825
- 3ZP
- 30 May 2017
Killer-0, 30 May 2017Don't worry bro, at least you don't live in a country that ... morexD, maybe the Aliens had nowhere to purchase a smartphone or appliance and had to come to the US just to do that :P.
Regarding the tsunami or earthquake, it had already happened and it can happen anywhere so that one is unfortunately always possible anywhere.
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- Anonymous
- vD0
- 30 May 2017
AnonD-234961, 30 May 2017No, the author really meant 71.1mm wide, and you are just s... moreI can't tell if he mistaken width for depth, or mistaken millimeters for centimeters.
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- Killer-0
- 9LA
- 30 May 2017
AnonD-638825, 30 May 2017Another smartphone that is restricted to the only market in... moreDon't worry bro, at least you don't live in a country that would be invaded by ALIENS or destroyed by a tsunami or earthquake. because in movies USA its always first hehe.
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- AnonD-234961
- ndn
- 30 May 2017
AnonD-497261, 30 May 2017"The phone is fairly compact at 71.1mm wide" So it's 2.8... moreNo, the author really meant 71.1mm wide, and you are just stupid :)
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- AnonD-497261
- s7j
- 30 May 2017
"The phone is fairly compact at 71.1mm wide"
So it's 2.8" wide??!! LMAO!!
Y'all REALLY need to proof read your articles, because at this point it's just negligent.
I'm sure what you meant is '7.11mm'.
All you have to do is read through it ONCE before you publish the article.
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- AnonD-638825
- 3ZP
- 30 May 2017
Another smartphone that is restricted to the only market in the whole planet: United States of America.
Europe is a 0 in terms of technological availability (my country at least), loving it.
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- Raphi7
- 8n%
- 30 May 2017
ithehappy, 30 May 2017Completely agreed. That titanium frame around the display i... moreI agree, i am gonna wait for the reviews to make my ipinion but this phone looks promising, the only thing anoying me is the accesoory gimmick ich could have been removed along with its connectors to make the phone less pricey...
Anyway no phone is perfect....
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- Mkdc
- 5Mb
- 30 May 2017
Awesome, already a better looking handset and better screen usage than the overhyped galaxy s8!
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- Screens Maniac
- pEE
- 30 May 2017
Essential phone gives 128gb at 700$ iphone 7 plus 128gb at 869$. It cost less. More memory is better so why not ad micro sd slot. Have high quality material titanum frame ceramic back. This is good. 360 camera ads for 50$ is cool and easy magnetic using. Screen 5.7 QHD good rez standart. Aspect ratio comfordable to hold. Full visiont display should be standart now. How about HDR10 standart and dolby vision does screen will have? At price phone is at good value and this should be standart phone today. Need see SOT. camera tests. Interface. Fast charging version?
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- Mallou
- Sjt
- 30 May 2017
Looks good,except from the position of the front facing camera.
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- AnonD-286078
- myh
- 30 May 2017
AnonD-93439, 30 May 2017we must legit ban phones with no headphone jack.Or just don't buy them and expect that if they are that unpopular with people then they won't sell and manufacturers will then include a 3.5 mil jack.
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- Ghostwolf
- rhF
- 30 May 2017
Note 8, 30 May 2017It is shaming everyone in design! Unique, yet it is not wal... moreWhat "design" elements are you trying to refer to?
It is just another slab of glass with a couple design variations, but still no real style improvements, that will make it even more fragile than most of the other slabs of glass out there. Not an improvement in my book.