I had the chance to see all the colors in person and I gotta tell you, they're not properly represented by pictures and renders.
First of all, the "not pink" is really very pink. It's just a lie to say it's not pink. And it's not even an attractive shade of pink. It's a faded pink that looks almost like a dingy white.
Speaking of white, I usually pass on this color, but this white is super crisp. It has a very high quality look and feel to it. Plus, it partially wraps around to the front of the device, giving it a bit of a two tone look from the front that helps it stand out from all the other white phones.
Finally, the black. Well, here's where I was a bit disappointed. I assumed the frosted glass area was the same shade of gray like the pixel 2, but it really has more of a brownish, charcoal look to it. It's very hard to describe, but it looks like a cheap sticker and is quite ugly in person. If you hold it off axis, then the light can make it look a little more gray again, but when viewed directly, it's like a dingy gray that needs to be polished or have its moisture restored like the trim of a car.
Anyway, just thought I would share for those of you who might be in the fence about the colors. I pre-ordered the black, and regret my decision, but since I will be using a skin on it, it's not worth changing.
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I had the chance to see all the colors in person and I gotta tell you, they're not properly represented by pictures and renders.
First of all, the "not pink" is really very pink. It's just a lie to say it's not pink. And it's not even an attractive shade of pink. It's a faded pink that looks almost like a dingy white.
Speaking of white, I usually pass on this color, but this white is super crisp. It has a very high quality look and feel to it. Plus, it partially wraps around to the front of the device, giving it a bit of a two tone look from the front that helps it stand out from all the other white phones.
Finally, the black. Well, here's where I was a bit disappointed. I assumed the frosted glass area was the same shade of gray like the pixel 2, but it really has more of a brownish, charcoal look to it. It's very hard to describe, but it looks like a cheap sticker and is quite ugly in person. If you hold it off axis, then the light can make it look a little more gray again, but when viewed directly, it's like a dingy gray that needs to be polished or have its moisture restored like the trim of a car.
Anyway, just thought I would share for those of you who might be in the fence about the colors. I pre-ordered the black, and regret my decision, but since I will be using a skin on it, it's not worth changing.
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Thank you for sharing your experience. I just want to talk about the color of "not pink." I think Google did not lie when they said "not pink" because you say " It's a faded pink that looks almost like a dingy white "
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Thank you for sharing your experience. I just want to talk about the color of "not pink." I think Google did not lie when they said "not pink" because you say " It's a faded pink that looks almost like a dingy white "
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Lol, well, if I had to use a single color to describe it, then it's pink, and definitely not, "not pink" ?
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Lol, well, if I had to use a single color to describe it, then it's pink, and definitely not, "not pink"
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PuffDaddy_d said:
I had the chance to see all the colors in person and I gotta tell you, they're not properly represented by pictures and renders.
First of all, the "not pink" is really very pink. It's just a lie to say it's not pink. And it's not even an attractive shade of pink. It's a faded pink that looks almost like a dingy white.
Speaking of white, I usually pass on this color, but this white is super crisp. It has a very high quality look and feel to it. Plus, it partially wraps around to the front of the device, giving it a bit of a two tone look from the front that helps it stand out from all the other white phones.
Finally, the black. Well, here's where I was a bit disappointed. I assumed the frosted glass area was the same shade of gray like the pixel 2, but it really has more of a brownish, charcoal look to it. It's very hard to describe, but it looks like a cheap sticker and is quite ugly in person. If you hold it off axis, then the light can make it look a little more gray again, but when viewed directly, it's like a dingy gray that needs to be polished or have its moisture restored like the trim of a car.
Anyway, just thought I would share for those of you who might be in the fence about the colors. I pre-ordered the black, and regret my decision, but since I will be using a skin on it, it's not worth changing.
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Thanks for the info. I've had a black phone for years now... so I ordered white. Can't wait to get it
I ordered white too but black with dbrand's new skin looks really sexy.
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I ordered white too but black with dbrand's new skin looks really sexy.
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I've got this on my essential, it's bad ass.
GizmoFreak said:
I ordered white too but black with dbrand's new skin looks really sexy.
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Do you have a link? Looks like a winner ?
frewys said:
Do you have a link? Looks like a winner ?
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https://dbrand.com/shop/google-pixel-3-xl-skins
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https://dbrand.com/shop/google-pixel-3-xl-skins
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So it is actually just a skin not a case? Just painted holes?
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So it is actually just a skin not a case? Just painted holes?
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Yep.
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I first experimented with a few different colors on my old nexus s 4g, and settled on Krylon Fusion Buttercream for my new EVO.
It works for me.
Looks nice!
"We're coming from a pure power source."
I hope the paint doesn't have any conductive properties (many do).
white? lol
In my opinion I dislike it. But the paint job looks well done. I am not daring enough to do that.
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Looks good, but I'd be interested to find a matching matte black like the bottom. I have a couple friends who are auto painters, so I might have it done when I get mine. We'll see. The shiny black might grow on me.
Looks great aside from the color. Try flat black
What the glossy plastic wasn't ugly enough? LOL
Hey as long as you like it that's all that matters!
To each his own. I don't know why people want to mess with the top part so bad. I think it looks fantastic just the way it is.
But that doesn't look that bad. Could've gone with a dark purple though.
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I think it looks nice in its own way how did u do it op? Nvu gonna try a diff color?
It went from ugly to fagly!!!!
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To each his own. I don't know why people want to mess with the top part so bad. I think it looks fantastic just the way it is.
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Thank you! I think I'm the only one that things the contrasting colors AND contrasting surfaces (matte/glossy) on the back is hot. Didn't anyone learn anything in Art class? Contrast people.
I teach HS and already, day 2 of having it, people are saying "Oh wow what is that? That is live!" Instead of "That looks like every other phone."
While the paintjob is well done, I don't agree with the choice of color. Did you at least sand the cover before you painted?
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Thank you! I think I'm the only one that things the contrasting colors AND contrasting surfaces (matte/glossy) on the back is hot. Didn't anyone learn anything in Art class? Contrast people.
I teach HS and already, day 2 of having it, people are saying "Oh wow what is that? That is live!" Instead of "That looks like every other phone."
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I agree. I think they pulled off the contrast very well, particular because of the red band. But your right. The phone looks sleek and different, but in a good way.
What I also like is that it was a bold design move. Not many are willing to break the conceptual mold that a phone is suppose to look like.
Do a test, go out in public, whip out the phone with its huge screen and contrasting back with a red band. People notice. What is that? Damn straight.
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Do a test, go out in public, whip out the phone with its huge screen and contrasting back with a red band. People notice. What is that? Damn straight.
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Thanked you cz this made me lol..lol
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javaraider said:
While the paintjob is well done, I don't agree with the choice of color. Did you at least sand the cover before you painted?
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I did sand it first as I was following a post from another thread, and intended to just leave it sanded. I didn't like the result. Mine didn't look as good as the posted sanded phone, so I painted it.
I didn't mind the glossy black color at all, just hated the constant fingerprints. My old glossy black backed nexus didnd't seem to leave fingerprints as bad this EVO.
Believe me when I say that I had no intention of going the "buttercream" route at all. I had 4 colors of Krylon Fusion in the house and tried them all on my old Nexus S. Flat black, satin white, buttercream, and a light green.
For some reason the buttercream in person looked best to me, and best of all, no more fingerprints. I don't mind the derogatory comments posted by some as my wife gave me crap too before seeing the finished phone. The photo was taken from my work blackberry so it isn't the best and looks much better live.
I just thought I would post it as so many talk about changing the back, yet nobody has/does....... well I did for better or worse.
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nice job
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but yea it does look like crap. white red and black?
yea I dont like the factory shiney top part either. I will probably just sand blast it at work to give it a matte finish
What kills me about this photo is the phone is sitting on top of a case.SMH
Just busting your balls OP.. Although I wouldn't a painted it that color, it wasn't my choice. Good job
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Anyone actually HAVE the SSG3 in Blue in their hands?? Some photos make it look blue, while many other photos look more of a Purple. I'm curious for a better description of the actual color. Please and thanks.
After handling one of each today at work (a white one and a blue one), I'd probably say that the blue one looks... charcoal than anything else. Really dark grey with a tinge of blue. It DOES look nice though. Nice enough for me to wait for it over getting instant tech gratification from a white one!
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After handling one of each today at work (a white one and a blue one), I'd probably say that the blue one looks... charcoal than anything else. Really dark grey with a tinge of blue. It DOES look nice though. Nice enough for me to wait for it over getting instant tech gratification from a white one!
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Grey? Wasn't expecting that. It's really hard to tell, so many pictures all look different. I kind of reminds me of the blue and purple of Adam West's Bat Cowl in the old 60s tv show lol.. but that's in photos, which is why I'd like to hear from those who have actually seen it.
You can see real life pics of Pebble Blue
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1681997
Personalize, I like Pebble Blue but I'm using the white ( 1 week ).
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You can see real life pics of Pebble Blue
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1681997
Personalize, I like Pebble Blue but I'm using the white ( 1 week ).
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Nice pics! It does look a little bit grey with a tint of blue.. and the front looks more black in these pics.
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Nice pics! It does look a little bit grey with a tint of blue.. and the front looks more black in these pics.
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In real life, almost the same. The canon 7D + Lens 24-105L f4 are not very good to show it or my friend' bad hand
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Grey? Wasn't expecting that. It's really hard to tell, so many pictures all look different. I kind of reminds me of the blue and purple of Adam West's Bat Cowl in the old 60s tv show lol.. but that's in photos, which is why I'd like to hear from those who have actually seen it.
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It surprised me a bit too, I was expecting a definite blue hue! The "pebble look" is really quite nice though. I'm glad I took the time at lunch time to go and have a look in person when the Samsung reps turned up. It made me realise that I would be more than happy waiting for that one over the white one. I'm certainly not bashing the white one though. Its nowhere near as cheap looking as I'd thought it would be. I just prefer black (or charcoaly blue-grey!).
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Hi guys, I really like the z2 in purple. But does anyone think this colour is aimed more for females?.
32 male.
Purple is statistically the most popular colour within males. Get the purple one.
Purple one looks more sparkly on the back due to its metalic finish
I like my Black Z2 im a metalic black, suits and ties kinda guy who drives a forein car to a forein pub to drink a forein beer but thats just taste, and that last 2 lines are lies
Purple= most attention
Black= meh
White= attention
Metalic sparkle visibility
Purple= metalic sparkle easier to see
Black = only in daylight
White = can be seen from time to time but looks just awesome in white
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Hi guys, I really like the z2 in purple. But does anyone think this colour is aimed more for females?.
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Not really, i saw a guy buy a purple one once and i just stared at him. not because its a feminine colour but because its an unusual one. Some cultures might not agree in which case then you're making a statement. Sticking out.
More flash, attracts attention, can you carry it off. how do you look with it taking a call.
attracting attention is all well and good so long as you got the latest & greatest. How long you want to hold onto the unit. Do you still want that attention after two years assuming you hold on to the device that long or longer.
White is in the same boat but to a less extent as its more common than purple. White hides fingerprints better.
Black is the most discrete and fingerprint magnet.
In the end a case will hide whatever colour but if you are thinking of a unique colour chances are you don't want a case to begin with.
Thanks for your feedback guys. All I can say if I get the purple one I will receive banter from my mates.
See, it all depends if you insist on carrying it naked. Feels good but then its the same all the time. You could add something like this which only works with black & purple.
If not, then black with any colour case of your choosing means more options. The more important thing is the bezel colour and fortunately sony has always gone with black bezels, these are the easiest to mix with case colour. Think lumias. White bezels restrict that choice somewhat.
before you decide check out all types of cases as this might influence which colour you go for.
Beware of staining. Purple probably wouldn't be too bad but I bought a white one originally and returned it within 2 days because it was stained from being in my pocket. I believe purple may slightly discolor also but not as bad.
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if I get the purple one I will receive banter from my mates.
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If you want purple, buy purple, don't choose something else because your mates are immature!
I bought purple and love it, it's not the shocking colour in the press shots, it's actually more subtle.
Went for white in the end guys! Lol. Cheers
I've got a purple one, I've had one person tease me for the color be feminine. The response was "Are you trying to pick me up?", "No.", " Then why do you care?"
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Went for white in the end guys! Lol. Cheers
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I think white looks the best with this design (especially from the front angles, striking) but the back is a little too noticeable.
Put it this way there are times and places where i want that attention and others where i do not.
Purple is striking because of the colour (unusual) but does not compliment the design as well as white.
I have purple, and a friend of mine has black. I'm more than happy with my choice, after comparing the two
Hy. Yesturday i went to see live note 7 blue coral. Samsung has choose very interesting combinations of colours that change acording to light and ungles. Blue coral is not the same in reality like in photos and youtube. Many people, specialy man in my country hate it at first view. What you think after seiing live the colors. I like it and i think they are very original and stylish.
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I feel fancy with it. Like a real queen.
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Looks like my old S3, so fine by me.
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I was debating between blue or black and at the end black won just because of how crazy is the blue color. I din't have a chance to see a demo unit (available only on SEP16 where I live and I will have the phone on SEP2) but looking Youtube, reviews it look white blue or rich blue depending on the lighting. I like the rich blue but white blue with low light conditions was not for me, the trim also could be sliver or maybe even black with a little bit darker blue phone. So this time i say no to blue coral
It looks really good in real life but I am on doubt if it's not feminine especially with that golden border. If it has silver border I would say it's the best color even that Onyx Black is very sleek and beautiful - just not so special. So I am on doubt what color to choose but definitely not the silver one (I don't like shining silver phones at all)...
I like it but went with black
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Don't like the Blue Coral colour, not sure why all the hype about this colour, it's a boring blue IMO
jackdforme said:
I feel fancy with it. Like a real queen.
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Same.
Blue is actually good on N7
I like it very much
My s5 has electric blue color and I like it:laugh:
Loooooooove it
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I found it underwhelming in real life when I played around with a demo unit. It looked far better on film in various Youtube videos.
The biggest reason to get it is because it says "look at my new phone" as there's no other phone (currently) on the market like it. Bit it's kind of like the massive demand for the gold iPhone when it first came out. Everyone wanted the color for the previous reason. Six months from now Blue Corral won't be special anymore and then it'll just be a blueish phone with pinkish trim. I use my phone for business and the only color that doesn't scream "look at me" was black.
Meh. I wasn't impressed. It looked a bit too feminine for my tastes, but if that's your thing then more power to you. I love that the metal rim on the onyx version is actually black now. It makes the phone look sleek and simple. Plus, I also use my phone for business so the black was the best (read: only) option. Not that I'm complaining, it's sexy af in black.
It's Dope ...
Usually have black devices. But got the bronze 10.1 tab on impulse: it still looks good. The iPhones that mimicked it have a pallid 9ct gold effect that doesn't look so good. So I'm going for the blue this time, reckoning that Sammy has got it right this time too. If it's too bright, it can be toned down with a black case, but I suspect the Note 7 will be classy enough to carry the colour...
I had mine outside in the direct sunlight today for the first time (got it last night) and the metal frame looks pink...I knew the blue was feminine-ish, but the pink tint on the frame DEFINITELY tops off the feminine look IMO.
Anyone wanna trade their black one for a blue one? LOL.
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I had mine outside in the direct sunlight today for the first time (got it last night) and the metal frame looks pink...I knew the blue was feminine-ish, but the pink tint on the frame DEFINITELY tops off the feminine look IMO.
Anyone wanna trade their black one for a blue one? LOL.
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That's why I didn't get that one. I heard about that.
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That's why I didn't get that one. I heard about that.
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Still have 14 days, but I don't know if a restocking fee is worth it haha
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Still have 14 days, but I don't know if a restocking fee is worth it haha
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If you are not sure about it why keep out. The black is nice[emoji6]
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I first ordered titinium silver as I've always liked the color since the s7 came out but did not want the s7. My note 2, 3, 4 were all black (note 2 was really dark grey) so for sure I didn't want black. Just so I don't dismiss the blue completely, I still went to a Tmobile store to check out the blue. There was a lot of light in the store and made the blue look baby blue and I did not like it. So I told myself, blue was not for me and left. I went home and watched several more unpacked reviews and the ones showing the blue made the phone look really good depending on the lighting, and wasn't always baby blue. So after several more videos I watched of the blue, I decided to also order it. Figure if I have more time with it I'll have a better non rushed judgement on it.
Once I received both phones, I opened the blue first and fell in love with it right away. The blue inside my office is nice. I like how it switches to different hue's of blue. Now the rose gold trim does put me off a little but in my clear case it doesn't stand out as much. But it's not ugly either, just felt too feminine.
A day later I opened the titanium one. I still like the titanium, BUT compared to the blue, I now found it boring. To be fair, I gave it a few more days and played with both phones but blue being my daily. In most places I go, unless I'm outside, the blue stays pretty dark or at least not baby blue. Unless I'm in direct sunlight. Sometimes it looks bluish dark grey (which I love). I just love the different variation of blue it produces (besides baby blue obviously). The titanium does get slightly darker but it always looked bright silver in most scenarios and does reflect more light. So in the end, chose the blue.
So my thoughts....I think had I not had a chance to play with it for at least a few days in my own environment, I wouldn't have chosen it. If you are considering the blue don't judge it based on pictures, or seeing it for a few minutes, or even what others think of the color. Your best bet if you are undecided is to take it home and try it out for a few days yourself. That goes for any of the colors, not just blue.
I have Sorta Seafoam and I see a yellow bar at the top and white through the body.
At first I thought it was green but after showing the phone off, most people are telling me the phone is white. Now I am seeing mostly white.
I believe the images Google posted to its website are a little off in color/hue.
In a case.
Tool Belt said:
In a case.
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Lol. this.
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I believe the images Google posted to its website are a little off in color/hue.
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Only when viewed on a Pixel...
I polled my classroom of 6th graders(so young eyes) yesterday and the answers for my Seafoam were split between green/mint green and yellow for the accent. Mostly they saw green. Could the lighting in the room affect how people see it?
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Mine looks sorta like seafoam.
Pink, ****ing pink!
I think my Pixel 6 is black.
I don't remember, because I have a case on it.
The colors were named with alliteration (Sorta Seafoam and Kinda Coral) yet the dark gray is called Stormy Black. I'm assuming someone told Google that they shouldn't call it "barely black".
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Without a case it's an amazing marvel of greasy fingerprint capture engineering.
Ambiguously black