• magguzu@lemmy.ml
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      3 hours ago

      You can get a cheap refurb Pixel. The returns are very diminishing these days on new models anyway.

      • sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works
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        4 hours ago

        Eh, I got a used Pixel 8 for $350 or so, and it works great with GrapheneOS.

        My gold standard is a proper Linux phone, but those aren’t reliable enough yet, so using Google’s phone is the next best option.

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        5 hours ago

        I spent a mere $500 for my Pixel 9a. Most expensive phone I’ve ever owned. But at least I can send a text message from inside my house and make phones from out in my yard now.

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        7 hours ago

        Bought a Pixel 7a new below 350 EUR last december. Buying used is also an option.

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          6 hours ago

          That is reasonably priced. I have another year on my current phone before it is paid off. I armored it up like there is no tomorrow so it should last without a breakage.

          I had a problem for years of buying cases and tempered glass for my phone since I had a phone break BECAUSE of those things.