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[MSFTisMIA]

The V60 looks really good and polarizing. The white color looks awesome. It's a big phone, that's for sure. LG is going even more mainstream. I'm not sure how I feel about that. I'm hopeful that it works, as they've been keeping up the the joneses specs wise and that didn't work.

I think with that and the new direction of the G9, maybe that will help. The issues I've had with them are that they took too long to refine their lineup and that there software support hasn't been great.

I don't think I'll get the V60. Not so much because of the size. It's more of I liked the combination of the where the old V series got to. I like the package offered by the V50 more.

I just thought that design aside, I liked what was on offer with the V50. It was a solid apex of features.

What I didn't like - and LG still hasn't fix this - is the distribution and marketing. For example, the V50 wasn't a widely available device. Neither is the V60. In fact it doesn't appear that LG made an unlocked NAM (not American variant for the V60. The last NAM model was the G8, with the V40 the last V-series model. Then there was G6 situation where they split up the features regionally.

I just think they did a lot of good. They also shot themselves in the foot. I'm not sure that they will move more V60s this year. It doesn't make it a bad product, it just means we will have to see how well accepted this new strategy becomes.

 

[MSFTisMIA]

If I get a V50, it has to be the Korean or European model. This sawed off version Sprint and Verizon picked up doesn't fully cut it. At least I would get the next OS update a bit faster as well. Even though the dual screen isn't for me, I'd prefer to use that one instead.

 

[MSFTisMIA]

If I get a V50, it has to be the Korean or European model. This sawed off version Sprint and Verizon picked up doesn't fully cut it. At least I would get the next OS update a bit faster as well. Even though the dual screen isn't for me, I'd prefer to use that one instead.

Like anything else, it's about the price. If I can find one for a good price, I may go that route. One of the thing about them recycling much of the V40 design is that the accessories work. So if I get one, the case, skin and tempered glass I have will still fit.

 

[MSFTisMIA]

As much as I love the sweet spot the V35 has, I always thought that if I went a size up, as along as I was getting a better battery performance I would be OK with it. That's why I have no issues with popping me SIM in my Mate 20 Pro and taking that on vacation, even though I don't like the screen.

 

[MSFTisMIA]

This whole episode in many ways is showing how interdependent various industries are. It also shows how we still take certain thing for granted. Once all is said and done, the world will look very different post COVID-19.

 

[MSFTisMIA]

Sucks to even think about it but I have a suspicion that domestic violence is going to increase tenfold but it will be kept silent.

To this end, some people are noticing this even more. Heard Australia is beefing up social services for this too. What makes this hard is that for people who want to get out, they may feel trapped because of COVID-19. The windows of time to escape are cut because the perp is more home with the survivor. Another issue too is that people still go to the ER for things other than COVID-19. Makes it harder to address as well.

 

[MSFTisMIA]

COVID-19 aside, there are not a lot of phone announcements in 2020 I'm interested in seeing. There are some general storylines I've very curious about though:

1) I'd like to see what Sony does this year. Will they do an Xperia 5 (MK) II? How will the Xperia 1 (MK) II fare? Will there be any improved demand for their offerings?

2) How is Xiaomi going to make out? Their Mi 10 series has gotten really expensive and some may be balking at paying those prices!?

3) Will Oneplus offer more value for money with all their new variants? Are they stretching themselves too thin?

4) Will there be an ROG III? Have gaming phones cemented their place in the market?

5) Can Google nail the Pixel 5 with the new pivot to upper midrange? Will they still realse the 4A? How might that undercut the Pixel 5?

6) How sustainable will be Huawei's approach to get devs into their App gallery store? P40 series looks stunning as usual hardware wise.

7) Will people buy more of the repacked iPhone SE2/9 vs the iPhone 12?

8) What will Samsung do if they're having difficulty moving the S20 and Note 20 series? Grumblings are that the S20 line hasn't been selling as they'd hope so far (shocker).

9) Will a pared back LG still be relevant? With the likely death of the G9 and the pairing down of the V60, will they be able to move some units?

10) Can the budget kings (Xiaomi, Realme) keep up their pace in the value for money segment?

11) How will foldable fare? For a while all we heard was Z Flip, Moto Razr, Galaxy Fold and the Mate X. Now, silence.

12) Will there really be this great demand thanks to COVID-19? I suspect it'll be even harder to move units this year in the volumes that OEMs want.

 

[MSFTisMIA]

Weather has been such a mess here lately. Rain, sun, rain, sun. Today is rain. Just trying to get through it all.

 

[MSFTisMIA]

Like anything else, it's about the price. If I can find one for a good price, I may go that route. One of the thing about them recycling much of the V40 design is that the accessories work. So if I get one, the case, skin and tempered glass I have will still fit.

I suspect if I cannot get one, I may try a G8.

 

[MSFTisMIA]

That's the new look, I suppose. They're doing a much better job this week in terms of managing people flow.

 

[MSFTisMIA]

The attempts at self preservation I'm seeing just cause me to shake my head. They seem to inspire more fear than they do to protect. I'll have a few stories to tell when this is all over. Sigh.

 

[worldspy99]

Went for a walk yesterday and took some pictures with the OP 7T.

In broad daylight the pictures look great. First one is telephoto lens.

 

[N_LaRUE]

Might find this interesting or depressing...

https://youtu.be/vFZZF39fgWM

 

[libra89]

30 more days of social distancing...

 

[raycpl]

I guess social distancing is a nice way for a quiet time for reflection on what really matters

 

[libra89]

I guess social distancing is a nice way for a quiet time for reflection on what really matters

This is true. I feel for the people who realized that they shouldn't be together anymore and still have to share space.

 

[nate0]

Being at home much more now I've been trying different projects out at home. Been testing my skill and learning to use epoxy resin. In this instance I'm just filling voids inside a speaker enclosure I modified. Using dye etc learning... First time I performed this two weeks ago I mixed it incorrectly. This time around I think I got it right.

 

[MSFTisMIA]

30 more days of social distancing...

People was doing a great job of that for around 12 hours on the thread...

 

[MSFTisMIA]

Let's do a poll and vote for what I'm getting as the new work phone (small sarcasm alert). Choices are:

1) iPhone 8
2) iPhone 7
3) Another 6S
4) More Mi 9 action as the replacement wasn't ready
5) iPhone 10 R
6) Other (humor me with something)

I know what my vote is...

 

[libra89]

people was doing a great job of that for around 12 hours on the thread...

lol