What you should know before buying the Pixel 5

It's only been a couple of weeks since Google announced the Pixel 5, and you're probably wondering whether you should hit that pre-order button. Since I've only spent a few days with the  device, I can't confidently answer "yes or no." 

If you can hold off until my full review before spending your money, that'd be great. (It won't be available until Oct. 29.)

But if you're getting antsy, here are a few things I noticed about the Pixel 5.

1. It's affordable

At $699, Google managed to keep the cost affordable. Seeing as how it's common for flagship phones to start at almost $1,000, the Pixel 5's price doesn't feel daunting. It's also $100 cheaper than its predecessor, which started at $799.  Read more...