avb Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 On 8/20/2017 at 0:58 PM, lilotimz said: Correction. No. That's disappointing if true. Has this been confirmed? https://www.qualcomm.com/news/onq/2017/05/31/snapdragon-835-andy-rubin-essential-new-generation-mobile-devices ^^ This link from Qualcomm which is a promo for the Essential phone mentions HPUE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iruntrains Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 The only confirmation I have is messaging them on Reddit and they told me it wasn't a hpue device. I posted the message transaction in a thread in the essential sub... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WiWavelength Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 Essential to only 5000 people. Not Essential to everyone else. http://www.fiercewireless.com/wireless/essential-has-sold-just-5-000-phones-since-launch-baystreet AJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S4GRU Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 I'm waiting for the steep discount... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TH4RO Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 I pre-ordered one but it never came in. I inquired with customer service several times and then just quit trying. They completely botched the launch and their customer service is terrible! I too may eventually try one if heavily discounted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imex99 Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 12 hours ago, S4GRU said: I'm waiting for the steep discount... What type of discount? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jefbal99 Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 10 hours ago, imex99 said: What type of discount? Sell out inventory at cost or below to try and get as much cash as we can out of this debacle discount... I'd dip into savings to snag one when that discount occurs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S4GRU Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 On 9/28/2017 at 8:13 PM, imex99 said: What type of discount? For me...like 50% off cash price. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iruntrains Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Has anyone else went and checked out the AMA on r/essential? Apparently they are doing a biweekly ama just on the r/essential sub! I think they convinced me to go get this phone with the answers they gave to several questions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imex99 Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 12 hours ago, iruntrains said: Has anyone else went and checked out the AMA on r/essential? Apparently they are doing a biweekly ama just on the r/essential sub! I think they convinced me to go get this phone with the answers they gave to several questions! PM sent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imex99 Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 Oreo beta coming soonSent from my PH-1 using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imex99 Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 Really enjoyed this phone....Great build quality but can't get past the camera. Yes, the camera is improving but I take pictures every day and don't have the patience to be a beta tester.Essential does have great customer service in my experience. Would be more than willing to try the next Essential phone, if it ever happens.Sent from my LG-LS998 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jones Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 Really enjoyed this phone....Great build quality but can't get past the camera. Yes, the camera is improving but I take pictures every day and don't have the patience to be a beta tester.Essential does have great customer service in my experience. Would be more than willing to try the next Essential phone, if it ever happens.Sent from my LG-LS998 using TapatalkIs the camera issue software related only? Did you try the Google camera app?Other than the camera was it worth it as a daily driver? Sent from my SM-G930P using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imex99 Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 On 10/15/2017 at 11:39 AM, Jones said: Is the camera issue software related only? Did you try the Google camera app? Other than the camera was it worth it as a daily driver? Sent from my SM-G930P using Tapatalk Great hardware and should just be software and Oreo beta should be coming....I'm on v30 now and XL 2 coming Thursday. I'll decide on one of them within the week and keep one and return one. Really liked the build and weight of the essential but to much of a beta phone until these updates come in and yes, I did try the camera apk from XDA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jones Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 Price drop to $499 announced. I think this is the right price for me to give 'er a try. Sent from my SM-G930P using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarcoptic Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 I grabbed an unlocked one off swappa for $400. Excited to give this a try over my LG G6. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imex99 Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 I grabbed an unlocked one off swappa for $400. Excited to give this a try over my LG G6.Thoughts so far?Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarcoptic Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 (edited) I am getting it delivered tomorrow. I already went and grabbed the needed SIM card so should be set on that front. If the company would get the factory images pushed online I think developers would swarm to this phone. The company can't seem to get out of their own way Edited October 26, 2017 by sarcoptic 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swintec Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 i may jump on this now with the recent price cut. this might be a loaded question but...how does essential compare with the pixel 2 (not XL)? my other plan was to wait and see if the pixel 2 has a sale during black friday time frame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MileHI38 Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 Any feedback guys on the RF performance of this phone? I was reading on the XDA Essential forum that people are having bad RF issues with the phone and not a specific carrier. Read people having issues with signal being weak on Verizon, Tmobile, and Sprint.........is this phone just a weak performer because of the construction? Thx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenbastard Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 11 hours ago, MileHI38 said: Any feedback guys on the RF performance of this phone? I was reading on the XDA Essential forum that people are having bad RF issues with the phone and not a specific carrier. Read people having issues with signal being weak on Verizon, Tmobile, and Sprint.........is this phone just a weak performer because of the construction? Thx Quite interested in knowing this too. RF performance is the most underrated feature of phones today. Being able to hold LTE longer usually translates to a better experience Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jefbal99 Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 If I were lucky enough to win the raffle, I think I'd pick up one of these 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MileHI38 Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 23 hours ago, greenbastard said: Quite interested in knowing this too. RF performance is the most underrated feature of phones today. Being able to hold LTE longer usually translates to a better experience Agreed! That's why I've been leaning towards the Moto Z2 Force because of the stellar RF performance that Motorola is know for! Not lying though I do like the Essential phone with it's new price drop especially in the white color it's tempting! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jefbal99 Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 Wow, if you can get a discount code from someone that paid full price, you can get one of these for $300 http://www.androidpolice.com/2017/10/28/essential-phone-goes-incredible-300-friends-family-discount/ 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swintec Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 2 hours ago, jefbal99 said: Wow, if you can get a discount code from someone that paid full price, you can get one of these for $300 http://www.androidpolice.com/2017/10/28/essential-phone-goes-incredible-300-friends-family-discount/ Any early adopters able to score a code that they want to get rid of? https://www.essential.com/pages/friends-and-family-offer 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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