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[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] andyfoster:
Yeah, the US price is $650 before sales tax, but Google are really screwing us over by charging £500+VAT - which is £10 less than the US before tax price.

And if you order from Carphone Whorehouse you get £50 playstore credit.

The price is far higher than most of us wanted to pay. Our VAT is far higher than most of us want to pay. This is the only phone which meets all my requirements, and I can afford it so I've ordered one. If a cheaper phone met my requirements (or if my current phone(s) did), or if I couldn't afford it., I wouldn't.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] hyperspacey:
A bizarrely high number of people on tech forums in the UK seem to have problems with basic ideas like VAT and inflation, I wouldn't be too put off. I was actually pleasantly surprised by the $-£ price, usually we pay a £30-40 "cup-o-tea tax" for tech items over the US, even including VAT.

If, as I hope, the Google Play credit from Carphone Warehouse comes as a physical gift card packaged with the phone I'm going to flog it and put the proceeds towards the cost of a Daydream if it's any good. Saying that they managed to put through my payment for the preorder wrong once and then manage to get my debit card locked the second time so I'll be happy if the damn thing turns up.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] Jonnyw2k:
the "Cup-o-tea" tax is more likely a currency fluctuation tax.

Any idea when we will get them, Google store is saying 24-26th on my order (Quite Black, Many Goga Butts, Such Google!) But I'd assume they would send it next day on the 20th as that seems to be the official release date. (Would be nice if we could actually get it on the 20th from Google store, as some people will be able to walk into CPW on the 20th and walk out with one.)
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] andyfoster:
Any reason we can't use the £50 play credit towards buying a daydream form the google store?
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] aidanbree:
Ah, I hadn't appreciated that the quoted US prices were devoid of sales tax. Not quite the discrepancy that I'd thought - Thanks for pointing that one out! I think I might just finish my order with the whorehouse as you suggest.... Cheers Andy
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] Phantom Pt. II:
I have a feeling the Google Store is playing it safe by giving these dates, which I feel are estimates of the latest delivery in case of any delay. Then, if it gets delivered on the 20th or a day after, customers will be pleasantly surprised.

It's a win-win, Google doesn't get complaints about late delivery and if it's earlier than the estimate they get extra happy customers.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] rosswaa:
I was told earlier today mine is being sent out tomorrow.

I'm pretty certain the woman on the phone got that wrong though
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] Phantom Pt. II:
Pre-ordered from the Google Store?

Yea, kinda doubt that. Last week I spoke to a manager at Carphone Warehouse here in the UK and at that point (Friday) he said there were only 20 devices in the country in total, being used for staff briefings. It all depends when Google's stock arrives in the UK for them to be ready to send it to customers I guess, if that manager was correct with his info.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] sethyx:
My pending transaction from the Google Store disappeared this morning from my credit card, interesting.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] Jonnyw2k:
Same here
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] gadgetgaz:
I just cancelled my Pixel silver 32gb order because the Pixel silver 128gb is showing available again. On the order page it shows "dispatch by 20th October" and my receipt says Estimated delivery date: 24-Oct-2016 – 26-Oct-2016.

The Google rep I just spoke to said to check the tracking number from the 21st. I'm therefore assuming they'll dispatch on the 20th or 21st.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] tbrown2805:
Ordered silver pixel xl 128 gb from cpw . Was fed up with my oneplus 3 .. delivery date 20 oct
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] lordred12345:
Awesome sounds like a solid plan

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It's a typical plan, most companies do that... Unless you're apple then everything will take forever to ship
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] Moonie17:
Ordered a 32GB Black from CPW on Sunday, estimated delivery 20th Oct... no further contact as of yet.

Come onnnn baby.

Edit - really want the official Google case but they do not ship to Jersey, anyone know alternative method to procure this case in the UK?
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] richyb86:
What didn't you like about your op3 if you don't mind me asking?
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] tbrown2805:
It keeps randomly switching it self on and off haptic feedback is terrible keeps going in to silent mode . Just little stupid things . Want a phone that just works ..:)
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] hyperspacey:
Google Play Store credit isn't a part of the Google Store payment options, you can only buy hardware with credit or debit cards. Play Store credit is only for content.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] rosswaa:
Bloody hell, looks like I would have had a field day with pogo but they stopped root -_-
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] LPirro:
Guys, the Google Pixel that offer Car Phone Warehouse is unlocked?
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] rosswaa:
They're all unlocked I believe
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] LPirro:
So I can even use a non-UK SIM card?

Are you sure that they are all unlocked?
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] rosswaa:
I don't see why not, google have never locked any phones to my knowledge
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] LPirro:
I think that the Verizon version of the Pixel is locked....
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] rosswaa:
I think that was a mistake. Google turned and said they're not
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] LPirro:
Anyone bought the Phone from Car Phone Warehouse?
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] rosswaa:
Yep
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] tbrown2805:
Yes 128 gb very silver xl
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] Moonie17:
You guys pre order yeah?
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] rosswaa:
Yeh, hopefully it should be delivered Thursday
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] LPirro:
Yes, preorder. Pixel - 128GB - Silver

I bought it yesterday, now my status is "your order is being processed ". How long it takes?

How about you?
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] hyperspacey:
Assuming the payment goes through okay you won't hear anything until it's shipped. If the payment doesn't go through they'll email you or possibly call you.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] androidcan:
hate to be the bearer of bad news but I rang CPW today to check on my order (i had a credit card issue), and once this was resolved they went and checked the delivery dates - they said there was a note on their systems showing there may be a few days delay with the orders from Google, but they're not adjusting their delivery dates yet as this isn't confirmed. But there may be a delay :(
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] hyperspacey:
I'm hoping they're wrong but if not, I'm just going to cancel and walk into a CPW/ PC World and see if they have any on launch day to buy, or even just order from Google seeing as they have the model I want with October 20th shipping still available.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] tbrown2805:
Just got a text message from cpw due to the high demand your order has been delayed till 22 Nov phone was meant to get delivered on the 20th October ....:(
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] rosswaa:
I've not heard anything, I'll wait until tomorrow and find or what the deal is with my sister who works at carphone
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] minty1978:
Glad I ordered from the big G now...
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] hyperspacey:
Been monitoring the Reddit thread about this, it seems CPW has little to no stock of the silver models at launch. Black preorders seem unaffected.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] Dwayne01:
Yeah I spoke to a CPW rep the other day. The silver one is delayed, but the black should be okay.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] androidcan:
well i've ordered a silver 32gb and no text, so fingers crossed, but doesn't look good.

and bloodyhell, it's a long delay...
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] rosswaa:
Glad I ordered the black lol
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] Phantom Pt. II:
UK preorder, Google Store order just changed to Processing. Ordered on announcement day, 128GB black Pixel.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] androidcan:
well, promising news for me - received email from CPW last night:

Dear ,

Thank you for ordering from The Carphone Warehouse.

We've processed your order and we'll be dispatching it from our warehouse very soon.

Please keep this email safe until you have received your order.

silver normal size, 32gb

and this morning received a click and collect order confirmation!

so things look to be progressing normally.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] rosswaa:
I've not heard anything yet :( still hopeful
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] hyperspacey:
Me neither! Hope they get the lead out.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] dragon_soft:
? Just got my processing email from CPW. Will be dispatched soon.

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And now just got my dpd tracking number. Can't wait to stop using this S7 edge.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] rosswaa:
Right guys, stop posting if you get a despatch email. Its not fair
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] hyperspacey:
I got my DPD number emailed out to me in a "shipping confirmed" email, they seem to be coming out sporadically so keep an eye out over the rest of the day.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] Dwayne01:
Edit: Just got my confirmation email and tracking number.

Spoke to CPW today on the phone (issue with my order) after sorting it, they said i should receive the phone tomorrow. Fingers crossed! I ordered the Black 128gb Version
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] hyperspacey:
PSA- DPD seem to be reusing tracking numbers. Don't freak out if your tracking number currently points at something from back in March.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] H00pyFr00d:
I got a dispatch notification 5 minutes ago, and then a second one for zero value which I assume is the Google voucher.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] will_riot:
I got my posted notification a couple of hours ago. Tracking number for UK Mail is not active yet.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] Azarin:
Same here. I ordered on the 5th directly from Google.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] minty1978:
Got my tracking number today. Ordered direct with Google.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] rosswaa:
Got a tracking number so fingers crossed it turns up tomorrow
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] dpjohnston:
My tracking no now showing up on UK mail site with expected delivery of tomorrow
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] Jonnyw2k:
Your parcel is due to be delivered on Thursday 20th October 2016 - UK Mail Google Store
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] andyfoster:
Got a despatch email from CPW at 1823 (saying that it will be despatched very soon)

Black Pixel 128GB - ordered ~2030 October 4th.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] hyperspacey:
Still waiting for my reused parcel code to change from the old details to the new ones. :(
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] gadgetgaz:
My card has been debited today but order still showing as pending. Ordered silver Pixel 128GB from Google store on 12th after cancelling the 32GB one from 5th Oct.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] will_riot:
I got the message to say it's expected to be delivered tomorrow! I only have to wait a few more days to have it sent on to me in Denmark :/
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] hyperspacey:
I got my updated tracking details! It's happening!
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] Mcyates:
Hello from EE. Just to keep you updated, your new device will be on its way to you within 14 days. No need to call. We'll keep you updated if anything changes. Visit http://discover.ee.co.uk/eeorder/4VHrv7 for more info.

That's what I have from EE so I'm not getting mine for a while.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] trickyhenry:
Ordered 10th, black 128gb from google.

?U.K.mail delivery 20th confirmed.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] H00pyFr00d:
Mine's in Southwark apparently.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] prashanthan.g:
I dunno if this helps anyone, but my black Pixel XL 128 was ordered on 6th Oct direct from google and will be shipped by UK mail today - expected between 1 and 2 pm!

Also, I just tried the Pixel in the Google section of PC World/Carphone Wearhouse in London along with Daydream VR.

First impressions:

- Very, very fast (that said I'm using an Oppo find 7a from 2 years ago, so I'm going to notice it!)

- Nice build quality

- Quite black is QUITE black - its almost a dark grey

- Daydream VR is pretty cool, I didn't have headphones on and it was still very immersive.

- VR still requires higher definition screens.. even with the XL in, due to the magnifying lenses and it being so close to your eyes, it's not as clear as we are used to. I am not saying its not great, it just feels like a step back as we strive to get more pixel density on screens. (I am still gonna get a Daydream View as soon as it comes out!)

I hope that helps someone out there :D
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] dragon_soft:
Mine just got delivered. Copying over my data now using the adaptor. ??
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] will_riot:
Ahh Manchester, I can't be far off
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] Dwayne01:
Mines an hour away!
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] rosswaa:
Today is a good day
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] dragon_soft:
My first impressions are that this feels so much more solid and quality compared to the glass Samsung uses.

In regards to the speed this feels really quick. The device just seems so quick and responsive compared to the S7 edge, almost feels like the iPhone.

The screen is very bright with the colours that just pop out, but it doesn't get as bright as the S7.

The volume is about as loud as the S7 but is much more full with bass, just sounds more like a proper speaker compared to the tinny sound that the S7 makes..

All in all I would say this is a brilliant purchase (only thing i'm going to miss is the water resistance).

The build number is NDE63H so it seems we don't get the NDE63P update that the Verizon devices are getting in the US.

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just to add: I love the app shortcuts.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] H00pyFr00d:
What's everyone going to burn their Play Voucher on then?
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] PromaneX:
For me it will be books!
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] rosswaa:
Trying to decide, might smash it all in Pokemon now I can play it again lol

Shame you can't use it on hardware

Bloody loving this phone though, pleasantly impressed with it. Might take a while to get use to the swipe up for apps thing

So much better than my OnePlus 2

I'll probably still keep that for rooted and Xposed stuff though
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] hyperspacey:
Mine turned up! Yay!

Anyone else have a slight blue colour cast on the screen when it's viewed at an angle?
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] Azarin:
Mine has turned up too :) Just setting it up now.

Yep, it is very slightly blueish - I prefer it to the pinkish tint the 6P had at an angle though...
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] hyperspacey:
It's actually only really noticeable under the comically potent lighting in my office, most of the time it's fine. And preferable to the piss yellow of my Moto X 2014 without calibration apps.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] ewans:
You can just touch the arrow, same as an app drawer icon
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] PromaneX:
DPD bringing mine before 10.30 tomorrow :D
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] H00pyFr00d:
Mine's here. Set up and working like a dream. Live Earth is a really nice effect.

Currently not a fan of the design very much. Certainly going to Dbrand it. Overall pleased though.

One thing, no sign of my Google Play voucher from CPW. Anyone else have this issue?
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] OhMrPorter:
I received by £50 google play voucher from CPW in the post yesterday. Hoping to pick up my phone from the store today.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] gadgetgaz:
I wish mine had been sent via DPD. They're reliable and on time and the time slot they give is useful and reliable.

Mine is with UK Mail who are pathetic. I arranged to collect it from their depot but they've decided to put it on a van. they gave me a time slot of 0800 -0900 and they've spectacularly missed that. They do not allow you to actually speak to anyone and one of my support tickets has been closed without a response!
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] howelljones:
I received mine yesterday from EE through DPD with the £50 Play voucher. I must say I'm very impressed with it now I have it all setup the way I like.

The camera is stunning!

Happy customer. :D
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] hyperspacey:
Same. I phoned CPW who said it would be applied to my Carphone Warehouse acount (:confused:) then my Google account (:confused::confused:) then the guy actually went off and looked up the shipping details for the voucher and said it was coming Royal Mail so it'll probably take a bit longer.

****ing clown squad the lot of them.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] ref1ux:
Got my Pixel from Google Store yesterday. Seems a great phone but possibly a bit small. Battery life not great either. Hoping it grows on me.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] tbrown2805:
Got my £50 play voucher today now got to wait till 22nd November for the phone ????????
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] PromaneX:
holy cow thats a long time!!!
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] LPirro:
Someone bought the pixel between 17 and 22 October from Google Store?
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] raikesy:
Got my Pixel arriving on Wednesday, but I'm having a hard time finding a decent screen protector to have ready to put on. Ultimately I'll end up with an intelliglass when they are back in stock (best I found for my 6P) but want a good one to fill the gap until I get my hands on the intelliglass.

Any recommendations?
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] kinghu:
Got mine today on o2 upgrade via CPW - XL black 32gb.

Compared to the 6P, it's surprisingly smoother around the OS. Feels much sturdier and comfortable in the hand.

The camera is lightning quick. Yes, if you immediately try to view a HDR shot or a burst set, you'll catch it processing, but this is way better than waiting like the 6P made us.

Battery life seems good but I've been mostly setting up today so not a typical day. However, I'm betting on more than 3 hours SoT.

Unlimited photos takes away any chance of me filling it, and there's always OTG.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] hyperspacey:
My Google Play gift voucher from CPW turned up, albeit at my billing address rather than the delivery address. Smooth guys! Now I need to sell the damn thing.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] LPirro:
Guys for those who bought the phone on Google Store, when your Google Pixel was marked as shipped by Google, after how long you received it in hand?
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] milesg:
I don't have it in my hands yet, but I'm in the UK and ordered on Friday evening around 7pm, the phone was shipped over the weekend and it's out for delivery this morning. This was a black 32Gb "regular" Pixel (not the XL).
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] LPirro:
You ordered it on Friday 21 October? And when they shipped the phone?

Thanks for sharing those informations man :)
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] milesg:
I ordered on Friday 21st at 7pm. They shipped it on Sunday 23rd at 1pm and the courier have it out for delivery this morning at 9am (I'm delivery number 65 so I'm guessing it won't get to me until late afternoon).

Crazy fast shipping (amazon Prime fast) - I guess there is no shortage of 5" Pixels in the UK!
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] LPirro:
My friend ordered it one for me on Thursday 20th October (Google Pixel - 128GB - Silver). I hope that will be delivered today. I can't check if it was shipped or other stuff because I don't have my friend's account.

Google Store Estimated Delivery was Oct 24-Oct 26.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] ref1ux:
I got mine the next day.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] cliche guevara:
Pretty disappointed with Carphone Warehouse. Went into a shop near work on Friday to pick one up, after showing as in stock online, only to be told they’d sold out. Not a massive issue and to be expected at launch, so I went into my local shop on Saturday, the assistant gets one out for me and sits me down only to tell me that he doesn’t have any sim-free handsets available when I say I don’t need a contract. After I call him out and tell him they’re not carrier locked he eventually tells me that they have been told not to sell them without a contract, but that if I order one online for click and collect it “comes from a different stock” so won’t be an issue. I delay, and eventually place an order on Sunday afternoon. The website clearly states that handsets will be delivered to stores the next day for orders placed before 8pm. Today I’ve received an email saying that my order has been confirmed and it will be available to collect in the shop tomorrow. All round crappy service, this is why I never usually buy from phone shops.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] H00pyFr00d:
Had the same with them today. She went off and put me on hold for 10 minutes to 'fill out a form' then realised it's coming in the post.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] milesg:
Ok, just to add some "closure" to this. My phone arrived in my hands at 3pm yesterday.

Still having a play with it., love it so far. Bigger than my Z5C (was expecting that) but the battery life seems better and the camera is streets ahead.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] cliche guevara:
I'm really struggling with battery life. Down to 65% at midday after coming off charge at 7am, medium usage and no obvious battery drains, no wake locks etc. Only one hour of screen on time. After the reviews all saying that the battery life was incredible I'm finding this massively disappointing. Hoping it settles down over the next day or two.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] kinghu:
Sounds off the mark. Are you in an iffy sgnal area?

4 hours is about the worst I've had, and that was on pure 4G with 2 hours navigation and a lot of photography.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] cliche guevara:
Nope, I'm in EC3 central London all day and have a strong signal at home too. On wifi whilst in the office/at home. Fourth day now and no better. Carphone Warehouse have said that the battery is "within normal expectations" and as such they won't exchange it. I also have an issue with the compass as it's always pointing the wrong way despite repeated calibration attempts. not really sure how I can escalate this.