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<body> <div id="header"> <span class="left"> <span class="back"><a href="lthread_list.php?webtag=DEFAULT"><span class="image mobile_back" title="Back"></span></a></span> <span class="image mobile_logo" title="Beehive Forum Logo"></span> </span> <ul> <li> <a class="reply_all" href="lpost.php?webtag=DEFAULT&reply_to=42415.0&return_msg=42415.12"> <span class="image mobile_reply_all"></span><span class="text">Reply to All</span> </a> </li> <li> <a class="navigation" href="#"> <span class="image mobile_navigation"></span><span class="text">Show messages</span> </a> </li> <li> <a class="main" href="#"><span class="image mobile_menu" title="Menu"></span> </a> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="menu main"> <ul> <li><a href="lthread_list.php?webtag=DEFAULT">Messages</a></li> <li><a href="lpm.php?webtag=DEFAULT">Inbox</a></li> <li><a href="lsearch.php?webtag=DEFAULT">Search</a></li> <li><a href="llogon.php?webtag=DEFAULT">Login</a></li> </ul> </div> <div class="menu navigation"><a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=42415.1">1–10</a><a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=42415.11">11–20</a><a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=42415.21">21–25</a></div> <div id="page_content"> <h3 class="thread_title"><a href="index.php?webtag=DEFAULT&amp;msg=42415.12">"Cheap" OnePlus 7 (8GB TBH)</a> </h3> <div id="messages" data-navigation="42415_12_25_10"> <a name="a42415_12"></a><div class="message" id="message_42415_12"> <div class="message_header"> <div class="message_from"> From: william (WILLIAMA)<span class="message_time"> 4 Sep 2019 13:16</span> <div class="clearer"></div> </div><div class="message_to">To: CHYRON (DSMITHHFX) <span><span class="image post_read" title="Read: 4 Sep 2019 13:38"></span></span> <span class="message_count">12 of 25</span><div class="clearer"></div> </div> </div> <div class="message_links"> <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=42415.12">42415.12</a> In reply to <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=42415.11">42415.11</a></div> <div class="message_body"> Yes, I did some searching a few years back when I got water all over my phone. Rice is popular, also silica gel. I never have silica gel to hand or hang on to those little sachets that come with some posh electricals or other dry goods (who does?). Silica gel, and possibly rice, works by absorbing moisture from the air. I suppose the theory is that in a confined space like a small sealed container if the air is dry then it will hold more moisture as it evaporates off your phone. <br /><br /> Anyway, I opened Mrs WmA's phone up so that all the innards pointed skywards and sat it on our cable modem as that's the hottest place available. Seems to be behaving itself now, so it's off getting a charge.</div> <div class="message_footer"> <div class="message_footer_links"><a href="lpost.php?webtag=DEFAULT&reply_to=42415.12&return_msg=42415.12" class="reply"><span class="image post"></span>Reply</a></div> <div class="message_vote_form" data-msg="42415.12"> <span class="rating">0/0</span> <span class="image vote vote_down vote_down_off" title="Vote Down"></span> <span class="image vote vote_up vote_up_off" title="Vote Up"></span> </div> </div> </div><a name="a42415_13"></a><div class="message" id="message_42415_13"> <div class="message_header"> <div class="message_from"> From: william (WILLIAMA)<span class="message_time">14 Oct 2019 18:54</span> <div class="clearer"></div> </div><div class="message_to">To: william (WILLIAMA) <span><span class="image post_read" title="Read: 14 Oct 2019 18:54"></span></span> <span class="message_count">13 of 25</span><div class="clearer"></div> </div> </div> <div class="message_links"> <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=42415.13">42415.13</a> In reply to <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=42415.12#a42415_12" target="_self">42415.12</a></div> <div class="message_body"> OK, it's down to £331. They're also admitting that it's the Chinese version*, but I'd be more worried about their support if it goes wrong. OnePlus are saying that they will support warranties on these CN versions (and since they allow unlocking, rooting, flashing under warranty that sounds good) but, well....<br /> <br /> *which seemed likely/obvious at the price.</div> <div class="message_footer"> <div class="message_footer_links"><a href="lpost.php?webtag=DEFAULT&reply_to=42415.13&return_msg=42415.12" class="reply"><span class="image post"></span>Reply</a></div> <div class="message_vote_form" data-msg="42415.13"> <span class="rating">0/0</span> <span class="image vote vote_down vote_down_off" title="Vote Down"></span> <span class="image vote vote_up vote_up_off" title="Vote Up"></span> </div> </div> </div><a name="a42415_14"></a><div class="message" id="message_42415_14"> <div class="message_header"> <div class="message_from"> From: milko<span class="message_time">15 Oct 2019 13:45</span> <div class="clearer"></div> </div><div class="message_to">To: william (WILLIAMA) <span><span class="image post_read" title="Read: 15 Oct 2019 13:47"></span></span> <span class="message_count">14 of 25</span><div class="clearer"></div> </div> </div> <div class="message_links"> <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=42415.14">42415.14</a> In reply to <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=42415.12#a42415_13" target="_self">42415.13</a></div> <div class="message_body"> How do these compare to the Pixel 3/3a? </div> <div class="message_footer"> <div class="message_footer_links"><a href="lpost.php?webtag=DEFAULT&reply_to=42415.14&return_msg=42415.12" class="reply"><span class="image post"></span>Reply</a></div> <div class="message_vote_form" data-msg="42415.14"> <span class="rating">0/0</span> <span class="image vote vote_down vote_down_off" title="Vote Down"></span> <span class="image vote vote_up vote_up_off" title="Vote Up"></span> </div> </div> </div><a name="a42415_15"></a><div class="message" id="message_42415_15"> <div class="message_header"> <div class="message_from"> From: william (WILLIAMA)<span class="message_time">15 Oct 2019 14:25</span> <div class="clearer"></div> </div><div class="message_to">To: milko <span><span class="image post_read" title="Read: 15 Oct 2019 17:10"></span></span> <span class="message_count">15 of 25</span><div class="clearer"></div> </div> </div> <div class="message_links"> <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=42415.15">42415.15</a> In reply to <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=42415.12#a42415_14" target="_self">42415.14</a></div> <div class="message_body"> Not sure. I'm a bit of a beginner with these smart phone things. Most of the comparisons I've seen online compare the Pixel and the 7 Pro and are a bit inconclusive. The Pixel seems to have a marginally better camera whereas the 7 wins for smooth scrolling, sharpness and gameplay. You get more storage and RAM on the 7 for slightly less cash. Personally, I think the pop-up selfie camera on the 7 Pro is a horrible idea and that's enough for me to never want one over the plain 7.<div class="edit_text">EDITED: 15 Oct 2019 14:26 by WILLIAMA</div> </div> <div class="message_footer"> <div class="message_footer_links"><a href="lpost.php?webtag=DEFAULT&reply_to=42415.15&return_msg=42415.12" class="reply"><span class="image post"></span>Reply</a></div> <div class="message_vote_form" data-msg="42415.15"> <span class="rating">0/0</span> <span class="image vote vote_down vote_down_off" title="Vote Down"></span> <span class="image vote vote_up vote_up_off" title="Vote Up"></span> </div> </div> </div><a name="a42415_16"></a><div class="message" id="message_42415_16"> <div class="message_header"> <div class="message_from"> From: ANT_THOMAS<span class="message_time">15 Oct 2019 14:52</span> <div class="clearer"></div> </div><div class="message_to">To: milko <span><span class="image post_read" title="Read: 15 Oct 2019 17:10"></span></span> <span class="message_count">16 of 25</span><div class="clearer"></div> </div> </div> <div class="message_links"> <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=42415.16">42415.16</a> In reply to <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=42415.12#a42415_14" target="_self">42415.14</a></div> <div class="message_body"> I think the general view is<br /> Camera : Pixel <br /> Price/storage/longterm speed : OnePlus </div> <div class="message_footer"> <div class="message_footer_links"><a href="lpost.php?webtag=DEFAULT&reply_to=42415.16&return_msg=42415.12" class="reply"><span class="image post"></span>Reply</a></div> <div class="message_vote_form" data-msg="42415.16"> <span class="rating">0/0</span> <span class="image vote vote_down vote_down_off" title="Vote Down"></span> <span class="image vote vote_up vote_up_off" title="Vote Up"></span> </div> </div> </div><a name="a42415_17"></a><div class="message" id="message_42415_17"> <div class="message_header"> <div class="message_from"> From: milko<span class="message_time">15 Oct 2019 17:11</span> <div class="clearer"></div> </div><div class="message_to">To: william (WILLIAMA) <span><span class="image post_read" title="Read: 15 Oct 2019 17:14"></span></span> <span class="message_count">17 of 25</span><div class="clearer"></div> </div> </div> <div class="message_links"> <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=42415.17">42415.17</a> In reply to <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=42415.12#a42415_15" target="_self">42415.15</a></div> <div class="message_body"> might be worth keeping an eye out for Pixel bargains, if you value longterm support. (as in, Google are really quick to replace if it breaks under warranty in my experience) as the Pixel 4 is just getting released so the 3 may be discounted in a few places too. Worth a look, anyway.</div> <div class="message_footer"> <div class="message_footer_links"><a href="lpost.php?webtag=DEFAULT&reply_to=42415.17&return_msg=42415.12" class="reply"><span class="image post"></span>Reply</a></div> <div class="message_vote_form" data-msg="42415.17"> <span class="rating">0/0</span> <span class="image vote vote_down vote_down_off" title="Vote Down"></span> <span class="image vote vote_up vote_up_off" title="Vote Up"></span> </div> </div> </div><a name="a42415_18"></a><div class="message" id="message_42415_18"> <div class="message_header"> <div class="message_from"> From: william (WILLIAMA)<span class="message_time">16 Oct 2019 09:04</span> <div class="clearer"></div> </div><div class="message_to">To: milko <span><span class="image post_read" title="Read: 16 Oct 2019 09:49"></span></span> <span class="message_count">18 of 25</span><div class="clearer"></div> </div> </div> <div class="message_links"> <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=42415.18">42415.18</a> In reply to <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=42415.12#a42415_17" target="_self">42415.17</a></div> <div class="message_body"> Yeah, if I'm spending £300 plus, it's nice to know that the goods will arrive/work etc. It's also nice to know that the warranty is good. That's my worry with some of these very sharp deals. For instance. "Techinthebasket" is said to be Manchester-based, but I suspect the only connection with Manchester is a couple of fellers renting some warehouse space or a big garage, and the firm is actually in China or Hong Kong. So if you want to claim anything under UK law, be prepared for a big fight and probably a lot of disappointment. Then again, they're offering CN phones. Yeah, they're fine and wonderful etc. but will the manufacturer accept liability under warranty when the phones are intended for a different market? Some will, some won't. <br /> <br /> </div> <div class="message_footer"> <div class="message_footer_links"><a href="lpost.php?webtag=DEFAULT&reply_to=42415.18&return_msg=42415.12" class="reply"><span class="image post"></span>Reply</a></div> <div class="message_vote_form" data-msg="42415.18"> <span class="rating">0/0</span> <span class="image vote vote_down vote_down_off" title="Vote Down"></span> <span class="image vote vote_up vote_up_off" title="Vote Up"></span> </div> </div> </div><a name="a42415_19"></a><div class="message" id="message_42415_19"> <div class="message_header"> <div class="message_from"> From: milko<span class="message_time">16 Oct 2019 09:58</span> <div class="clearer"></div> </div><div class="message_to">To: william (WILLIAMA) <span><span class="image post_read" title="Read: 16 Oct 2019 10:10"></span></span> <span class="message_count">19 of 25</span><div class="clearer"></div> </div> </div> <div class="message_links"> <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=42415.19">42415.19</a> In reply to <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=42415.12#a42415_18" target="_self">42415.18</a></div> <div class="message_body"> When I bought a Pixel 2XL, it was a 'refurb in new condition' from Appliances Direct I think, and it turned out that - haha! - it didn't actually work for audio phone calls, I could hear them and they couldn't hear me. I went straight to google support and they made me run some tests, took the IMEI and all that, and then had me send it back to them. 2 days later I had a brand new phone in the full retail pack <span class="emoticon e_smile" title=":)"><span class="e__">:)</span></span> which I still use and am happy with despite the tempting new things people keep releasing. <br /> <br /> I seem to have gotten a lot less interested in the cutting edge of gadgets and gizmos in my middle age.</div> <div class="message_footer"> <div class="message_footer_links"><a href="lpost.php?webtag=DEFAULT&reply_to=42415.19&return_msg=42415.12" class="reply"><span class="image post"></span>Reply</a></div> <div class="message_vote_form" data-msg="42415.19"> <span class="rating">0/0</span> <span class="image vote vote_down vote_down_off" title="Vote Down"></span> <span class="image vote vote_up vote_up_off" title="Vote Up"></span> </div> </div> </div><a name="a42415_20"></a><div class="message" id="message_42415_20"> <div class="message_header"> <div class="message_from"> From: william (WILLIAMA)<span class="message_time">16 Oct 2019 10:33</span> <div class="clearer"></div> </div><div class="message_to">To: milko <span><span class="image post_read" title="Read: 17 Oct 2019 07:25"></span></span> <span class="message_count">20 of 25</span><div class="clearer"></div> </div> </div> <div class="message_links"> <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=42415.20">42415.20</a> In reply to <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=42415.12#a42415_19" target="_self">42415.19</a></div> <div class="message_body"> Mobiles arrived too late for me to ever really get excited. I was 40 before they started to take off at all. I like nice things that work well and I'll make an effort to get the best I can afford, but I know plenty of people who aren't nice to be around if they can't have the very best Samsung or iPhone. I had my previous phone for 4 years and current one for a year. I can't imagine I'll bother replacing it for ages unless it breaks. I do find the current crop of decent cameras a big plus. I also like a screen big enough to stream a film on or browse the web comfortably. If those weren't considerations I'd have been happy to keep using the Motorola V300 I had a few years ago or even the V2288 that preceded it - although that was quite a pocket-stretcher. Middle age lasts a lot longer these days.</div> <div class="message_footer"> <div class="message_footer_links"><a href="lpost.php?webtag=DEFAULT&reply_to=42415.20&return_msg=42415.12" class="reply"><span class="image post"></span>Reply</a></div> <div class="message_vote_form" data-msg="42415.20"> <span class="rating">0/0</span> <span class="image vote vote_down vote_down_off" title="Vote Down"></span> <span class="image vote vote_up vote_up_off" title="Vote Up"></span> </div> </div> </div><a name="a42415_21"></a><div class="message" id="message_42415_21"> <div class="message_header"> <div class="message_from"> From: ANT_THOMAS<span class="message_time">16 Oct 2019 13:48</span> <div class="clearer"></div> </div><div class="message_to">To: milko <span><span class="image post_read" title="Read: 17 Oct 2019 07:25"></span></span> <span class="message_count">21 of 25</span><div class="clearer"></div> </div> </div> <div class="message_links"> <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=42415.21">42415.21</a> In reply to <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=42415.12#a42415_19" target="_self">42415.19</a></div> <div class="message_body"> Just works is now what I want. I used to be installing custom ROMs and all that, can't think of anything worse now. I suppose that's why the OnePlus phones have worked well for me. They just work. Reasonable price (less than Pixels, but increasing each year), fairly stock Android experience, good quality. Only real reason I upgraded from my OP3 last year was due to storage space, went from 64GB to 256GB. Had my OP6 for over a year now, should hopefully keep hold of it for at least another year. Improvements are minimal and I recently spent a fair amount on a new camera so the latest and greatest phone camera isn't going to push me to spend. </div> <div class="message_footer"> <div class="message_footer_links"><a href="lpost.php?webtag=DEFAULT&reply_to=42415.21&return_msg=42415.12" class="reply"><span class="image post"></span>Reply</a></div> <div class="message_vote_form" data-msg="42415.21"> <span class="rating">0/0</span> <span class="image vote vote_down vote_down_off" title="Vote Down"></span> <span class="image vote vote_up vote_up_off" title="Vote Up"></span> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="message_page_footer"> <ul> <li class="right_col"><form accept-charset="utf-8" method="get" action="lmessages.php" target="_self"><input type="hidden" name="webtag" id="webtag" class="bhinputtext" value="DEFAULT" dir="ltr" /><input type="hidden" name="msg" id="msg" class="bhinputtext" value="42415.22" dir="ltr" /><input type="submit" name="submit" id="keep_reading" value="Keep reading…" class="button" /></form></li> </ul> </div> </div> </body>