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

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We need to pick-up the pace if we're going to hit 12k by showtime.

...If the exynos doesn't work with LTE then perhaps the GSM version gets it??
 
Knips178 said:
We need to pick-up the pace if we're going to hit 12k by showtime.

...If the exynos doesn't work with LTE then perhaps the GSM version gets it??
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That's what I'm thinking. Then I would have to choose between no Exynos and LTE or Exynos and no LTE. That's not an easy decision for me.
 
I'm hoping that lends itself to the theory that ATT/Sprint/TMo releases a exynos version with hspa+ in Q1 2012. Not super excited about waiting that long but.... it'll give me something to day dream about.
 
aron7awol said:
That's what I'm thinking. Then I would have to choose between no Exynos and LTE or Exynos and no LTE. That's not an easy decision for me.
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Don't ya' gotta go LTE? Say the Exynos is a LITTLE bit faster for apps, etc., the LTE is gonna be a LOT faster for browsing.
 
It looks like qHD SAMOLED on Razr is pentile screen after all according to Droid-Life. And some sources are saying Nexus got SAMOLED HD plus (non-pentile) though most others are leaning to just SAMOLED HD. I keep my fingers crossed for processor and screen spec tonight.
 
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You would think so. The thing that stands out to me is that we still haven't seen a single device on the market running a Samsung Exynos SoC with LTE support. I don't think that is a coincidence. The Galaxy Tab 10.1 which has LTE is running a Tegra2. Samsung's soon to be released Galaxy S II LTE is rumored to use a Qualcomm SoC.

All of this evidence suggests to me that it isn't currently possible for Samsung to release an LTE-capable device based on the Exynos SoC. No matter how awesome ICS is, that is disappointing to me.
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Not quite so simple. Most processors and modems work fine together in your computer, to use an analogy. But what many SoCs attempt to do is integrate the radio within the SoC. Qualcomm does this with thier Snapdragon, which is why it is so popular. Other devices have to use external radios.

Most 1st gen 4G radios are pretty thick, which is why I think Samsung didn't integrate them in the SGSII. But newer designs are becoming available that are thinner. Motorola developed thier own 4G radio in house, and was first used on the Bionic. With the new RAZR, you can see how they made it pretty thin.
It's this same thought that the GNex will have a 2nd gen 4G radio, and will be similarly very thin. So in summary, I don't think there are any technical issues, just the realities of what's available, what pricing they get, and what level of performance they are aiming to achieve. Couple that with the fact that the design-in of a particular chip has happened over a year ago.

To reiterate this point, the TI OMAP 4460 only started sampling early this year (Q1). We aren't going to see products until Q4. Design and testing take time, and by the time you've designed something in, there's something better right around the corner.
 
Sandroidfan said:
It looks like qHD SAMOLED on Razr is pentile screen after all according to Droid-Life. And some sources are saying Nexus got SAMOLED HD plus (non-pentile) though most others are leaning to just SAMOLED HD. I keep my fingers crossed for processor and screen spec tonight.
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It's funny because the pentile/non-pentile issue was a deal breaker for some people and now we don't care as long as the proc is fast.

SD or no was also a big deal back when everything was 'unknown'.....now who even cares?

It's all relative I guess....
 
I'll take LTE over ANY chipset any day.

I am in an LTE area and I NEED me some data speed! Exynos or not: if this thing comes 3G only, it would be a catastrophic mistake for Google/Samsung and the death blow to the Nexus line.

Why on earth would they release a non-LTE Nexus on VERIZON when Big Red has already committed to blanketing the country with LTE by 2013?

Exynos + LTE = epic WIN.
Exynos - LTE = epic FAIL.
Any other chip + LTE = my next phone.
Nexus - LTE = spit! What's my Plan B? :mad:
 
Here is an open question: What are the minimum specs that would still make you want this phone? I understand everyone wants more,but where is the low end bar set.
 
Mach Droid said:
Here is an open question: What are the minimum specs that would still make you want this phone? I understand everyone wants more,but where is the low end bar set.
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Dual core 1.2ghz TI OMAP 4460
1GB Ram
4.65" SAMOLEDHD
32GB internal storage or 16GB with SD slot
HSPA+ 21
GSM availability for ATT

...smaller and lighter than a brick
 
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