• sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works
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          22 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.

        • Bluewing@lemmy.world
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          23 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.

      • magguzu@lemmy.ml
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        21 hours ago

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

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          1 day ago

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

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            1 day 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.