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#3150500 20-Oct-2023 14:33

timmmay: Why are people using screen protectors? I don't think I've ever damaged a phone screen.

Good for you, but if you are spending $2k on a mobile, spending $50 for less chance of breaking the screen is a no brainer.

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#3150506 20-Oct-2023 14:54

I used to use screen protectors back in the day of the S4, I found they made the screen less responsive so I stopped using them. I've just managed to not scratch or damage my screen since then. Of course having said that I will damage my pixel 8 screen within minutes of receiving it... just like I did with my latest Kindle.

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#3150534 20-Oct-2023 16:21

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Anyone got suggestions on Pixel 8 Pro cases? Was looking at the Spigen ones on Amazon AU, however given the number of fake Spigen cases being sold in other places and that they are also 3rd party sellers, I figured I might give those ones a miss.

Update: Upon further investigation, I think the PROgadgets ones might be legit though(mixed feedback from customers online about legitimacy), they say they represent Spigen in Aussie

My Spigen liquid air case purchased directly from Pro Gadgets arrived today. It looks genuine to me. Their shipping estimate was 2-3 days, it took nine days, not a problem but not a very good estimate.

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#3150538 20-Oct-2023 16:43

Thanks Timmmay good to know - I ended up getting some trash generic case because I felt like I really needed one ASAP and the delivery dates were showing me November for the Spigen ones from PROgadget

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#3151691 24-Oct-2023 11:05

Anyone have any good recommendation for a case?

I've always thought of the Otterbox Defender, paranoid of damaging my P8P as soon as I get it, but have found that the elastic material deforms over time...

Mous seems to be a good alternative, as well as the highly promoted Dbrand. What do you all think?

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#3151712 24-Oct-2023 11:59

Personally i'll probably pick this up later with the triple black skin https://dbrand.com/shop/grip/google-pixel-8-pro-cases

This https://www.otterbox.com/en-us/rugged-pixel-8-pro-case-black/77-94220.html does seem kinda nice (but bulky obviously)

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#3151843 24-Oct-2023 16:09

I have a spigen liquid air case waiting for my P8, which will arrive on Thursday. Case seems good, grippy enough. I've had Spigen for all my phones, usually do rugged armour but didn't like the look for the P8.

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#3151968 25-Oct-2023 09:19

Grrrrr,

Ordered Pr0 256Gb Bay (and watch) on AmazonUK at around 5pm on 8/10 (NZ time).

All good initially, arrival expected 18 to 20 October.

Morning of 20 October changed to ....... no ETA on phone and eta for watch 7 Dec to 7 May '24!!!!!!

hasn't changed since, and all contact through CS result in the same answers, no stock, no idea when.

as I said, GRRRRRRRRRRRR

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#3152018 25-Oct-2023 11:38

Bought a Pixel 8 Pro while in Melbourne over the long weekend. Got a GST refund at Melbourne airport :P 5G and VoLTE working with 2degrees. No wifi calling.

Got a Mous MagSafe case off Amazon as well

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#3152021 25-Oct-2023 11:52

Linkzor:

Bought a Pixel 8 Pro while in Melbourne over the long weekend. Got a GST refund at Melbourne airport :P 5G and VoLTE working with 2degrees. No wifi calling.

Got a Mous MagSafe case off Amazon as well

Awesome. I just order this myself. Mous has always been great

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#3152027 25-Oct-2023 12:26

emenent7426:

Awesome. I just order this myself. Mous has always been great

My only slight concern is that while there are raised edges around the camera bar, it's still fully exposed. There's a few other cases ie the Spigen Liquid Air which only exposes the camera lenses, flash and thermometer.

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#3152028 25-Oct-2023 12:28

Linkzor:

emenent7426:

Awesome. I just order this myself. Mous has always been great

My only slight concern is that while there are raised edges around the camera bar, it's still fully exposed. There's a few other cases ie the Spigen Liquid Air which only exposes the camera lenses, flash and thermometer.

I normally use camera protectors . So it is not an issue for me :).

I also ordered original google case in bay color. Got a good deal from Amazon AU.

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#3152033 25-Oct-2023 12:39

Linkzor:

My only slight concern is that while there are raised edges around the camera bar, it's still fully exposed. There's a few other cases ie the Spigen Liquid Air which only exposes the camera lenses, flash and thermometer.

Many of the Spigen cases are good at keeping lenses and screen slight recessed to protect them. I think the liquid air does - ask me in a day or two.

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#3152053 25-Oct-2023 13:08

Camera protector is that like a screen protector or a privacy shutter?

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#3152154 25-Oct-2023 15:40

gzt: Camera protector is that like a screen protector or a privacy shutter?

Just plain tempered glass protectors. sometimes, there are aluminium ones with gaps only for cameras. I also got a couple of case just arrived with only camera cut out. Not sure I will use them or sell them :)

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