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

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pcj said:
I don't understand what you're mad about - people can buy it if they want can't they? I doubt anyone here is going to defend the iPhone 4S, even most Apple evangelists won't defend it too much.

It's a good upgrade for iPhone 3G and 3Gs users, but not really for iPhone 4 users.

But what does this have to do with the Nexus?
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A) This is a water cooler thread where a bit of off topic is allowed.
B) Because I'm passionate about this stuff, hence this mammoth thread.
C) Because I said so. :p
 
The_Chief said:
Steven if Apple released a 2G phone with monochrome touchscreen and called it an iPhone Throwback, millions would STILL buy the stupid thing... simply because Apple expects them to, because their friends expect them to, and because they expect themselves to. iSheep.

We would never sell Nexus to those people, never will. Write 'em off and take a breath.

The handful of Apple converts buying IP4S are doing so because Siri's "cool". Not enough of a crowd to worry about.

With all us OG Droiders and Incredible-ers (?) coming off contract, the Nexus will sell very well... but only if WE - meaning me and YOU - mobilize and play down the RAZR at every opportunity, playing UP the Nexus. I would love to see Nexus outsell RAZR and shock the dookie out of Verizon.

"What?" Asks shocked Verizon execs. "You mean the people don't want locked bootloaders and bloatware???" :eek:
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Wouldn't it be funny if Google sued Apple and won to have the notification bar removed? Not that I think they could or would but it'd be really interesting to see how all the iSheep would react to having it removed and realizing that Google has it.
 
BLD said:
Wouldn't it be funny if Google sued Apple and won to have the notification bar removed? Not that I think they could or would but it'd be really interesting to see how all the iSheep would react to having it removed and realizing that Google has it.
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This just shows that Apple is not holier than thou.
 
ferdasyn said:
I don't think this clip has been posted, check out 2:45. Movies are going to look amazing on this thing :D. Same account also has side by side comparison with old galaxy S II, if anyone is interested.
SGS II HD LTE
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is this antenna @ 1:08 for watching TV on your mobile device? WOW i'd love to have this in germany [as it's already possible to watch it on my Notebook with an DVB-T-Stick and without any monthly fees...] ::eek:

when this is integrated into the german-version of the Galaxy S2 LTE HD, too, then i'll skip the NP/GN and buy this damn beast... also the Galaxy S2 LTE HD has got the exynos 4212 (and GSM-LTE):)
 
Nashdroid said:
Yeah, I kinda think battery life will continue to be a problem for the foreseeable future until a new battery technology is invented. Our batteries are just so small now with phones being so thin. There's just only so much juice you can cram into that small of a package. I just keep chargers around and put my phone on the charger a couple of times a day. Battery life on my Incredible is much better now that I installed Gingerbread on it. Plus, I have the extended battery. I think the Nexus will last me all day, personally.
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Dual core and bloatware removal to the rescue.

I easily exceed a day's use and I'm running Sense 3.

Don't expect this trying for nonstop 3g browsing or 3D game playing, but on a day of light / medium use, I go 18 hours with 50% battery left.

Leaves plenty of room for overclocking and still exceed a day's use.

Buddies with the SGS2 report similar.

Just saying. ;)
 
r4yN said:
is this antenna @ 1:08 for watching TV on your mobile device? WOW i'd love to have this in germany [as it's already possible to watch it on my Notebook with an DVB-T-Stick and without any monthly fees...] ::eek:

when this is integrated into the german-version of the Galaxy S2 LTE HD, too, then i'll skip the NP/GN and buy this damn beast... also the Galaxy S2 LTE HD has got the exynos 4212 (and GSM-LTE):)
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I thought the gs2 lte hd had a 1.5 ghz snapdragon like the gs2 for t-mpbile? if not, it sure seemed like it did because that web browsing was not nearly as smooth as it is on sgs2 with exynos
 
BLD said:
Wouldn't it be funny if Google sued Apple and won to have the notification bar removed? Not that I think they could or would but it'd be really interesting to see how all the iSheep would react to having it removed and realizing that Google has it.
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I think it would be funnier if the stupid lawsuits stopped, but we're discussing the merits of notification bar lawsuits here -

http://androidforums.com/lounge/427002-time-lawsuit.html

Think of it as the other water cooler.
 
Steven58 said:
I went into the appliance store today. I checked out the iPhone 4s. I was hoping to be wowed. When I played with it, all I saw was a phone that didn't seem any faster in a case that was outdated. Face it. It is an out-of-state bit of tech.

So what is it? The biggest selling Apple phone ever. So everyone leave me alone today. I am in a very bad mood.

People are sheep. Don't anyone talk to me until I got my meds!

Boy, am I ticked off!
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Okay, I'll play devil's advocate.

Outdated case? You mean the single best designed smartphone shell on the planet, right? That outdated case? I love my S2, and think it's pretty slick, but it still feels and looks like a plastic display model the moment my wife's iPhone walks into the room (iLegs!)

Out of date tech? Not really. It's not open like Android but it's a very advanced OS that is incredibly easy to use. It's very intuitive, fun, and flat out gorgeous.

I honestly don't know why Android people get so angry about Apple and the iPhone. It's helped create the market we've grown to love, and is responsible for keeping Google on its toes. This isn't a zero sum game, there's money and market for everyone.
 
Hi, I've been lurking this thread for a while but just got around to registering.

tl;dr: Other than GSM what antenna do you think the non-verizon versions will carry, if any?

Currently I'm an AT&T iPhone 3GS user and I've been looking forward to the Nexus Prime/Galaxy Nexus (or whatever its called) to be my first Android phone.

My question is, what are the odds of this phone making an appearance on Sprint or T-Mobile, with WiMax or HSPA+ antennas?

I'm looking forward to leaving AT&T because of many reasons, and my first choice would be Sprint, because they have the only unlimited data plan left. I'm currently grandfathered into unlimited data with AT&T so I don't want to lose that if I don't have to.

I know that Sprint will not have LTE in my area anytime in the next year or 2 so I wouldn't expect a Sprint LTE device, but I would be perfectly content with WiMax.
 
ferdasyn said:
I don't think this clip has been posted, check out 2:45. Movies are going to look amazing on this thing :D. Same account also has side by side comparison with old galaxy S II, if anyone is interested.
SGS II HD LTE
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Looks very nice, same screen as the Prime I believe. Looks pretty good on video but hard to tell.

Shame about the back not being fixed on properly in the early 360, and what the hell is that 1980s aerial about?
 
Mannequins said:
I thought the gs2 lte hd had a 1.5 ghz snapdragon like the gs2 for t-mpbile? if not, it sure seemed like it did because that web browsing was not nearly as smooth as it is on sgs2 with exynos
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Yeah, and there's a bunch of YouTubes showing the Sensation being a laggy dog web browsing.

I have the same configuration S3 on my 3vo and I have a whole forum here to tell you, don't know how those vids were made, but they're total hogwash.

I would expect Samsung to know just as well how to integrate any processor.

I know it's fun to believe that without an Exynos that you're screwed, but think of the children - don't drink the Kool-Aide. ;)
 
darkshot117 said:
Hi, I've been lurking this thread for a while but just got around to registering.

tl;dr: Other than GSM what antenna do you think the non-verizon versions will carry, if any?

Currently I'm an AT&T iPhone 3GS user and I've been looking forward to the Nexus Prime/Galaxy Nexus (or whatever its called) to be my first Android phone.

My question is, what are the odds of this phone making an appearance on Sprint or T-Mobile, with WiMax or HSPA+ antennas?

I'm looking forward to leaving AT&T because of many reasons, and my first choice would be Sprint, because they have the only unlimited data plan left. I'm currently grandfathered into unlimited data with AT&T so I don't want to lose that if I don't have to.

I know that Sprint will not have LTE in my area anytime in the next year or 2 so I wouldn't expect a Sprint LTE device, but I would be perfectly content with WiMax.
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A) I don't know. I don't think anyone does.
B) I want a warmly welcome you to android forums! Welcome!!!
 
Mannequins said:
I thought the gs2 lte hd had a 1.5 ghz snapdragon like the gs2 for t-mpbile? if not, it sure seemed like it did because that web browsing was not nearly as smooth as it is on sgs2 with exynos
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are you sure that it has a qualcomm-soc?

but where'S the sense for announcing the exynos 4212?

they also announced the exynos 5250, which will be inside the SGS3, also they said that the exynos 4212 will be sampled to select customers, but samsung will already use it for their own products before the sampling begins...

Source [korean website]

edit: maybe its not as smooth as the sgs2, because its still a pre-production device?
drivers, etc could be unfinished...

also... take a look... it's smooth as hell:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJNea1kPDPg
 
Steven58 said:
A) I don't know. I don't think anyone does.
B) I want a warmly welcome you to android forums! Welcome!!!
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Thanks, I appreciate all the info you've gathered in this thread as well!

EarlyMon said:
Welcome to the forums, darkshot117!

Sorry about the iPhone owner name calling, people have their blood up I guess.

Those are excellent questions, we'll try to square that info away for you.

Oh - and welcome to Android!
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No worries, I'm totally sick of the iPhone and Apple anyways, hence why I'm here :P
 
Androidcurious said:
Okay, I'll play devil's advocate.

Outdated case? You mean the single best designed smartphone shell on the planet, right? That outdated case? I love my S2, and think it's pretty slick, but it still feels and looks like a plastic display model the moment my wife's iPhone walks into the room (iLegs!)

Out of date tech? Not really. It's not open like Android but it's a very advanced OS that is incredibly easy to use. It's very intuitive, fun, and flat out gorgeous.

I honestly don't know why Android people get so angry about Apple and the iPhone. It's helped create the market we've grown to love, and is responsible for keeping Google on its toes. This isn't a zero sum game, there's money and market for everyone.
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I respect your opinion, genuinely. I just disagree with it. :)
 
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