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***Official Galaxy Nexus Pre-Release speculation thread**

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Here's the pic with the brightness turned up. Doesn't look plasticky like other Samsung phones.

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Haha, I see the "Verizon is going to screw us" sentiment is alive and well this morning. VZ_Wired, we need a pep talk again! LOL.
 
We just blew through page 57 in less than 2 hrs. Basically 1 post every 2 mins. And there's still nothing etched in stone except the Oct 11 date lol.
 
This is the most epic thread of all time..... i think i said that about 5 days ago which turns out to be like 20 pages prior to this one lol......I have been trolling this thread alot but the suspense is killing me.....i passed on the bionic (glad i did) and got an HTC incredible on craigs list for $100 to hold me over until this thing came out but I can't wait anymore!!!!
 
racerxe24 said:
While that is one sexy phone, I am sure the curve will take me a bit to get used too. Also, with it being that thin, who thinks this will come with the new 4212 Exnyos processor in it? I am hoping hoping hoping...and CK is the only one who can't answer this... :~) Just kidding CK, I like your reality in this thread of dreams....
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ok, i'll be the buzzkill. no way, no how will this have the new Exynos chip. they haven't even started sampling those chips (or maybe just started). this phone was designed for a different chip long before the new Exynos came about.
 
I'm really surprised to see people still worried about widgets and touchwiz. If the speculation is correct(and I hope like hell it is) and the bootloader is unlocked, then there will be ROMs for this phone within days(or at least as fast as someone can port one over or make a build). If not days, I'm sure the dev community will be working very hard to be the first to build the first ROM for it. I'm sure with ROMs will come some awesome widgets and what not. I can't wait to see how fast it is out of the box personally and then to see how far people push it when over clocking. This is gonna be an EPIC release and because sammy and big red are both so tight lipped about it says a they have something serious coming that will probably make the future iFruit 5 go back to the drawing board before the final product is pushed out, either that or they're gonna be like "DAMMIT!!! Why didn't we think of that or at least steal it!!!" Just my opinion though.

My point though, don't worry about widgets, touchwiz and all that jazz. Take in the fresh vanilla experience and once you're bored with it, then I'm sure a nice ROM or 10 will be out for you to play with.
 
huskerkate said:
ok, i'll be the buzzkill. no way, no how will this have the new Exynos chip. they haven't even started sampling those chips (or maybe just started). this phone was designed for a different chip long before the new Exynos came about.
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This.

Of all the rumors surrounding this, this is one that really stands out to me. Samsung just announces a chip that they are about to start testing and suddenly it winds up in their device rumored to launch this month/next month? No way. I would not say impossible, but I also wouldn't say telepathy is impossible.
 
iowabowtech said:
New link along the same lines. Nothing groundbreaking but worth noting.

Rumor: Samsung Prime Launching at Verizon October 27? - Droid Life: A Droid Community Blog
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I wouldn't dismiss it. That's second source verification. Hubby and I have been married 10 years this month...it would make an awesome anniversary gift! :D

More than a couple of weeks between announcement and availablility is pretty unusual, so I think it makes more sense than Nov. 3...a date that was leaked before the October 11th event was announced.
 
Let's say that Verizon's version is not Nexus. Be it different from the actual Nexus, or same specs just not Nexus. What carrier is mostly rumored to get the actual Nexus device? Are there any rumors indicating a different carrier? All I seem to hear about with this device is big red.
 
kastleberg said:
Let's say that Verizon's version is not Nexus. Be it different from the actual Nexus, or same specs just not Nexus. What carrier is mostly rumored to get the actual Nexus device? Are there any rumors indicating a different carrier? All I seem to hear about with this device is big red.
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The general feeling, based on rumors by people in the know (Phil at AC, black_man_x, P3Droid, Kellex, etc.) is that the very first ICS device will debut on Verizon first, and then will go to other carriers later. This makes sense given that Verizon passed on the SGS II.

Will it be a true Nexus (no bloat, no TouchWiz overlay, and direct updates from Google)? We suspect it will be, but we're not sure.

But I think that Verizon WILL be getting the first ICS device, and I think that what Samsung gave us a glimpse of last night is it.
 
I don't see how the Oct 27th date is viable. I would think that Google would have to have their dog and pony show for ICS and then the phone would follow. I thought the rumors have Google showing off ICS at the end of October. Has Google ever released a device with a new OS version before they show it off?
 
HanSolo said:
The general feeling, based on rumors by people in the know (Phil at AC, black_man_x, P3Droid, Kellex, etc.) is that the very first ICS device will debut on Verizon first, and then will go to other carriers later. This makes sense given that Verizon passed on the SGS II.

Will it be a true Nexus (no bloat, no TouchWiz overlay, and direct updates from Google)? We suspect it will be, but we're not sure.

But I think that Verizon WILL be getting the first ICS device, and I think that what Samsung gave us a glimpse of last night is it.
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I understand all the rumors and antirumors surrounding Verizon's device. But the actual Nexus line of whatever device. Is there anything indicating that if the Nexus branded phone (whatever it may be exactly) doesn't hit Verizon, it will hit [insert network here]? Just curious.
 
racerxe24 said:
I don't see how the Oct 27th date is viable. I would think that Google would have to have their dog and pony show for ICS and then the phone would follow. I thought the rumors have Google showing off ICS at the end of October. Has Google ever released a device with a new OS version before they show it off?
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They'll be showing it off on Oct. 11.

The event is touting "See what's next from Android" and the Google logo is before the Samsung logo on the end graphic.

It appears that it will be an ICS and Nexus reveal at the same time.
 
HanSolo said:
They'll be showing it off on Oct. 11.

The event is touting "See what's next from Android" and the Google logo is before the Samsung logo on the end graphic.

It appears that it will be an ICS and Nexus reveal at the same time.
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I hope the force is strong with you on this one. But doesn't Google usually have something on their own to announce a new big release of Android? I would think they would want all the focus on it instead of being part of a lot of different announcements going on that day.
 
racerxe24 said:
I hope the force is strong with you on this one. But doesn't Google usually have something on their own to announce a new big release of Android? I would think they would want all the focus on it instead of being part of a lot of different announcements going on that day.
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Yes, usually. And my assertions are just based on a gut feeling, really. But the fact that Samsung is branding this as a "Google episode" is pretty striking. I just don't know what else it could be.

And I'm pretty optimistic with Verizon getting a pure Nexus. If the rumors are true that Verizon will have the first ICS handset, I just cannot possibly imagine that Google would let Verizon not release it in its purest form. ICS isn't just an update, it's basically supposed to be a milestone in Android history. Google has enough clout, especially with Apple's latest disaster, to dictate terms, I think.
 
Isn't the perfect combination, The Nexus Prime and LTE. Nexus Prime and Verizon LTE make for a better phone. That's what I (as a verizon customer) see in the samsung promo.
 
kastleberg said:
This.

Of all the rumors surrounding this, this is one that really stands out to me. Samsung just announces a chip that they are about to start testing and suddenly it winds up in their device rumored to launch this month/next month? No way. I would not say impossible, but I also wouldn't say telepathy is impossible.
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I'm not betting on 1.5Ghz Exynos 4212 in Prime either as it's just starting to sample. But it's not impossible for Samsung as they probably had early access to it internally. Time will tell soon next week I guess. Galaxy Note with 1.4Ghz exynos just got benchmarked and it's really groundbreaking even beating its older brother SGS2.

Samsung Galaxy Note benchmarked, fast and furious

I'm sure 1.5Ghz OMAP4 with faster clocked SGX540 GPU will be more than sufficient for Prime.
 
woodraskam said:
Isn't the perfect combination, The Nexus Prime and LTE. Nexus Prime and Verizon LTE make for a better phone. That's what I (as a verizon customer) see in the samsung promo.
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I took it to mean ICS + Samsung = perfect phone, especially because the Google logo was at the end.

I could be wrong, but I don't think the Google logo was on the announcement for IFA.
 
Thanks for the welcomes :)

I have just had a look at the Samsung Note, and must say, I am tempted. Aside from ICS and the presumably vanilla experience, can anyone tell me what are the advantages, from what we 'know' so far, of the Prime vs the Note? Is the Note going to receive ICS? I'm presuming so, as it's a new product?

Thanks, and sorry if this is covered elsewhere, I haven't had time to read all 58 pages, just the last 20 or so!
 
HanSolo said:
I took it to mean ICS + Samsung = perfect phone, especially because the Google logo was at the end.

I could be wrong, but I don't think the Google logo was on the announcement for IFA.
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No, it wasn't. There was only Android Market logo, to download Unpacked apk.

BTW, notice it's a Google Episode.
 
bat717 said:
Thanks for the welcomes :)

I have just had a look at the Samsung Note, and must say, I am tempted. Aside from ICS and the presumably vanilla experience, can anyone tell me what are the advantages, from what we 'know' so far, of the Prime vs the Note? Is the Note going to receive ICS? I'm presuming so, as it's a new product?

Thanks, and sorry if this is covered elsewhere, I haven't had time to read all 58 pages, just the last 20 or so!
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I think that the only advantage at this point is that the Nexus will have ICS out of the box and it will be available sooner. I'm not sure if you're on Verizon or not, but I haven't heard anything about the Note coming to Verizon. It will probably hit AT&T some time just before Christmas or early next year.

If they were both available on Verizon at the same time, and both had LTE, I'd go with the Note. Its blazing speed and bigger screen being the main reasons. But it'd be kind of hard to stick in my pocket. :p

Edit: I forgot to mention that Samsung has been generally slow with updates, but I think Huskergate (below) covered that well.
 
bat717 said:
Thanks for the welcomes :)

I have just had a look at the Samsung Note, and must say, I am tempted. Aside from ICS and the presumably vanilla experience, can anyone tell me what are the advantages, from what we 'know' so far, of the Prime vs the Note? Is the Note going to receive ICS? I'm presuming so, as it's a new product?

Thanks, and sorry if this is covered elsewhere, I haven't had time to read all 58 pages, just the last 20 or so!
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just about any new dual core device that is released from here on out will most likely get ICS, eventually. the "advantage" to a pure Nexus device is that the updates for the OS come directly from Google. for other phones, the OEM's and carriers have to tweak the OS and the updates, to make sure it works with their custom UI's and bloatware. this takes time, and can lead to bugs and/or delays.

the other advantage is that a Nexus has an unlocked BL, which allows for easy rooting, custom roms, and oc'ing. but, most Sammy devices come with a relatively easily unlocked BL nowadays, anyway.
 
Also, I'm pretty F-in stoked that we actually get to watch our event. Unlike some other people who had to wear the F5 out with live blog feeds.
 
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