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

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Puppa said:
Why all the "hate" on here for the Rezound? I've seen it repeatedly referred to with derogatory names. Typical post says something like "RAZR and *ound", where * is equal to ReH, CrapH, etc. I don't see the same treatment of the RAZR. I don't get it. If I am unable to get the GNex, that one's my first choice.
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I'm with you. At a casual glance, it looks a heck of lot more like a Gnex than anything else in this generation. Perhaps people hate it becuase the perceived confusion factor?

As for the supply and demand issue, there are two ways to look at it:

1. Demand is far exceeding supply.
2. Supply can't meet the initial demand estimate.

These are two very different things. Here's a few thoughts to ponder.

What if Verizon is pretty on track with what they thought demand was, and the production line can't keep up with even an initial modest effort? What if all the noise on the net is pretty much what Verizon and Google anticipated for the next Nexus machine (I understand those Google boys are pretty sharp at anticipating markets)? Why is this the only phone with all the hardware issue rumors? There hasn't been jack squat on the Razr or Vigor having "issues" of any kind. Keep in mind it was an ICS/Nexus show in Hong Kong, not an Nexus?ICS show.

I think the Dinc veterans are on to something. I've been saying all along this phone has hardware issues. Too many prototypes showing up on the net this late in the game. Everything about this phone is different from the Razr and Vigor news floating around, and it seems mostly negative.

Of course, there could be no delay and things are chugging along according to Google's and Big red's master plan.

Off to watch some Tv so I can build up another 80 thread post notifications in my inbox.
 
True story: I had a dream last night that I woke up to an e-mail notifying me that I could preorder the GNex. When I did wake up, the only e-mail I received overnight was some SPAM and a bill. Then I went to this thread to see information suggesting that we won't have this phone until sometime after Black Friday. Ugh, what a day.
 
coach26 said:
Agreed, that's all I've ever known or want to know...first smartphone was the N1....is there a website that gives really good instructions or dedicated to roming your phone??? I figure I may start doing some research.
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Root is not universal. It will change for every phone that comes out. Sometimes the same exploit can be used with a series of phones (Moto Droid line comes to mind), but many times things are just different. With the Galaxy Nexus you can look at the ROOT section in this forum or over at XDA Developers. There will probably be a full step-by-step root guide once the phone is out.

For the Nexus One you can look at these:

Nexus - All Things Root - Android Forums

XDA - Nexus One
 
Steven58 said:
It's good that this will be coming after the 19th, because it be:
After my first-ever colonoscopy, which
i put off for three years! :eek::eek::eek:
(TMI warning!)
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Good on you. Smart to find out what's going on inside. Its simple and no big deal at all plus you get the happy juice pre-op which I dig. Just make sure if your doing an endoscopy also make sure doc does it first :-p gl!
 
OfTheDamned said:
Root is not universal. It will change for every phone that comes out. Sometimes the same exploit can be used with a series of phones (Moto Droid line comes to mind), but many times things are just different. With the Galaxy Nexus you can look at the ROOT section in this forum or over at XDA Developers. There will probably be a full step-by-step root guide once the phone is out.

For the Nexus One you can look at these:

Nexus - All Things Root - Android Forums

XDA - Nexus One
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thank you very much...I appreciate all you guys help. This really is a good forum!!! Even if some seem to not be getting along right now. LOL
 
dataheist said:
Samsung Galaxy Nexus = 18 letters
Verizon = 7 letters
Google = 6 letters

((18 * 7 * 6 * 3) / 2) - 17 + 7 + 1 = 1125

As a side note, both OTD and Steven have blazing red avatars. I get the feeling these two are Verizon employees that are having way too much fun with the kiddies on this forum.
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It's not that complicated. Much simpler. Take the latest possible release date that you can think of and then add 4 weeks to it. VZW math.
 
darejer said:
It's not that complicated. Much simpler. Take the latest possible release date that you can think of and then add 4 weeks to it. VZW math.
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Welcome to the forum! Based on that post, I think you'll fit in here just fine. ;)
 
Hey there folks, in an interesting bit of serendipitous timing, I just got off the horn with a (somewhat distant) friend who actually works at VZW, not a rep but farther up, and asked for their advice on upcoming Android phones. Basically my question was not for a recommendation, but: "Which phone would YOU get, and why?"

Interesting response.

I was advised to stay AWAY from Motorola and HTC, because they evidently don't put their phones through the most rigorous of testing and have, therefore, a high return rate. LG and Samsung were mentioned, as was the obligatory Bionic - which has its own share of issues. I was told to make sure I got a 4G phone (of course I'm in a 4G area but Verizon expects to round out the country by 2013).

LONG STORY SHORT: Look at Samsung, and specifically Nexus. I was told that we don't see a lot of advertising for Sammy products, but they go through the most meticulous testing and have the lowest return rate of any phone (other than maybe LG). So from a reliability standpoint, it looks like Nexus wins!
 
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I have to say that I disagree with most of the posts I read that Verizon knows how much hype this phone is causing and them building up a huge launch.....and they are holding it back...

When it is most likely the fact that they have no want to push this phone at all as a premier device. Look at all the past nexus phones AT&T didn't give a crap about that phone....why? Because Google would not allow them to tweak it. What about Sprints Nexus? .....flew under the radar...why? Same thing, no bloat allowed.
So here we are again Google will not allow Verizon to impregnate this phone every time someone buys this device....one less VZnavigator sale and so on for the rest of there crap apps. They will release it shortly...but not before they make a big deal about a few more devices that they know the impatient are going to come in and grab first. Verizon gets nothing from this phone other than a contract extension.
 
OfTheDamned said:
You should be able to buy it from the overseas carriers on 11/17.
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lol ya true, however buying it from an overseas vendor would probably cost like $1000 + after importing euro prices and tax no?

Im willing to pay a normal unsubsidized price for the phone however that's to a new extreme haha.
 
tylerdurdin said:
I have to say that I disagree with most of the posts I read that Verizon knows how much hype this phone is causing and them building up a huge launch.....and they are holding it back...

When it is most likely the fact that they have no want to push this phone at all as a premier device. Look at all the past nexus phones AT&T didn't give a crap about that phone....why? Because Google would not allow them to tweak it. What about Sprints Nexus? .....flew under the radar...why? Same thing, no bloat allowed.
So here we are again Google will not allow Verizon to impregnate this phone every time someone buys this device....one less VZnavigator sale and so on for the rest of there crap apps. They will release it shortly...but not before they make a big deal about a few more devices that they know the impatient are going to come in and grab first. Verizon gets nothing from this phone other than a contract extension.
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AT&T didn't care because they still had an exclusive on the iPhone if I remember correctly. The Sprint Nexus S came out a long time after the original Nexus S so it really wasn't that big of a deal. Nexus devices aren't the talk of the town unless your a tech geek anyway.

BTW, love the user name. :D
 
aimetti said:
lol ya true, however buying it from an overseas vendor would probably cost like $1000 + after importing euro prices and tax no?

Im willing to pay a normal unsubsidized price for the phone however that's to a new extreme haha.
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You never know. I'd start looking on Ebay and Amazon starting on the 18th. You won't find one off contract for $300, but it may not be too outrageous.
 
The_Chief said:
Hey there folks, in an interesting bit of serendipitous timing, I just got off the horn with a (somewhat distant) friend who actually works at VZW, not a rep but farther up, and asked for their advice on upcoming Android phones. Basically my question was not for a recommendation, but: "Which phone would YOU get, and why?"

Interesting response.

I was advised to stay AWAY from Motorola and HTC, because they evidently don't put their phones through the most rigorous of testing and have, therefore, a high return rate. LG and Samsung were mentioned, as was the obligatory Bionic - which has its own share of issues. I was told to make sure I got a 4G phone (of course I'm in a 4G area but Verizon expects to round out the country by 2013).

LONG STORY SHORT: Look at Samsung, and specifically Nexus. I was told that we don't see a lot of advertising for Sammy products, but they go through the most meticulous testing and have the lowest return rate of any phone (other than maybe LG). So from a reliability standpoint, it looks like Nexus wins!
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LOL...I got to hand it to you Chief you make up the wackiest isht I have ever heard hahahahaha.

Had to give you a thank you for entertainment value alone :)

Good stuff
 
I leave you for a while with this:

There is a Nexus device coming to Verizon. Many never thought they would live to see the day. It will have an absolutely amazing and beautiful screen, a camera that is undeniably fast and takes great pics and videos, it will have 4G LTE, a quick processor and the amazingly beautifully quick and powerful Ice Cream Sandwich. It will be a most impressive phone that many will love and treasure. The only thing we need now is a 100% firm release date. Until that moment
Bobby McFerrin - Don't Worry Be Happy - YouTube

It is coming. Relax and be kind to each other.
 
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