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dayav07

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Hi everyone.

So since the exchange rate is looking promising, I've been looking at a new device. I've always wanted a Google phone for the fast Android updates. My contract is up for upgrade in September (Vodacom) - but I'm looking at moving to Telkom in December when the contract is up. Currently using a S7.

Using the exchange rate as of today, $650 works out to about R7700. Adding in R200 or so for my Aramex delivery and about R1600 or so for customs (20% on average?) I'm working out to an amount of about R9500.

Has anyone else imported a Pixel 2? What did yours work out to? Any thoughts on the device?
 
Also wanna pull trigger on this, but:
* considering amazon uk as the plug and phone firmware frequencies may be closer to SA standards - don't know enuf, heard they don't match SA, that's why it hasn't been approved for distribution here.
* haven't confirmed the costs - thanks for the breakdown above.
* concerned about import delays and delivery - but sounds like I need not.
 
keill said:
Also wanna pull trigger on this, but:
* considering amazon uk as the plug and phone firmware frequencies may be closer to SA standards - don't know enuf, heard they don't match SA, that's why it hasn't been approved for distribution here.
* haven't confirmed the costs - thanks for the breakdown above.
* concerned about import delays and delivery - but sounds like I need not.
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I haven't done much looking with regards to the first point either.

Also, I've only been looking on the USA eBay. Need to have a look at the UK costs.

I use Aramex's global shopper. Quite a nice service.

I'm just stuck in this Vodacom contract until December. Else I would I have bought it today
 
I paid just over 10k 2 months ago.

Great phone with monthly Firmware Updates.

My biggest gripe is the adaptive brightness, it's horse sheit. Google it to get more info. I have to use a 3rd party app to manage auto brightness. Am hoping it will get fixed with a future update.

If you import, make sure to import a screen protector as well as you won't find anything locally :)
 
Does anyone know how to buy from the Google store? It's giving me issues with the billing address. I have an Aramex global shopper new York address.
 
scottsshipping. he has a thread. way better than aramex
 
This is from the XDA forum.



amandeepparmar said:
Hello everyone,
Good News!!

According to senior Google developers, the first Android 9.0 Developer Preview will be landing on Pixel 2 XL mid-March, having a completely redesigned interface and most likely, will be using the same vendor from 8.1 thanks to Project Treble.:):highfive:

You may register/sign up on Android Beta for 1st Developer Preview of Android 9.0 (only if you're on stock Android 8.1) when it's live/active (stay tuned).

Active development of Android 9.0 can be found on this link.

I will update this thread as soon as I have any updates and keep you folks posted on the latest development and/or release of Android 9.0 for taimen.

#thefutureisnow
Stay Tuned!
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I'm also in the market for a new phone. Currently on the Nexus 6P.

Checking Zeek and Connected Devices, the prices look mad...I saw R19000 for Pixel 2 XL 64GB...like, what the fudge...
 
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Have a look at the OnePlus 5T? The price is just right with the right features. Was also going to go for a pixel 2 but it was a bit much for my budget. Small trade-off on the camera though, but for R8.5k with customs vat and shipping I can't complain
 
JimboBob said:
I'm also in the market for a new phone. Currently on the Nexus 6P.

Checking Zeek and Connected Devices, the prices look mad...I saw R19000 for Pixel 2 XL 64GB...like, what the fudge...
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How much are you willing to spend? Get in contact with Scott's Shipping for a quote on the Pixel. Way better than Zeek and Connected Devices.
 
AntennaMan said:
How much are you willing to spend? Get in contact with Scott's Shipping for a quote on the Pixel. Way better than Zeek and Connected Devices.
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Sounds interesting, will check them out.

To be honest, I swore to never spend R10K on a phone after the 6P...dont think i have a choice now, especially when you want to a good camera.
 
JimboBob said:
Sounds interesting, will check them out.

To be honest, I swore to never spend R10K on a phone after the 6P...dont think i have a choice now, especially when you want to a good camera.
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Unfortunately yes. I tried for less, but didn't manage it.
I considered going for the Pixel 2, but don't want to do that kind of cash.
 
JimboBob said:
Sounds interesting, will check them out.

To be honest, I swore to never spend R10K on a phone after the 6P...dont think i have a choice now, especially when you want to a good camera.
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You can also try amazon. Just Google Amazon global. Can get refurbished units, and the price they display includes estimated taxes
 
Anyone get the march update yet? Even with a Google phone, still have to wait an extra week for the monthly android update in SA :/
 
reactor_sa said:
Anyone get the march update yet? Even with a Google phone, still have to wait an extra week for the monthly android update in SA :/
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Yep

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