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***Official Galaxy Nexus Pre-Release speculation thread**
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woodraskam
Android Expert
Sure the 15000 or so that follow the rumor blog sites are going to know about and want the GNEX, but 15000, is a pretty small number compared to Verizon's customer base.
durangojim
Android Enthusiast
Probably has something to do with the music service, and some new tablet tmobile will be selling. I don't think this has anthing to do with SGN
BUT
Maybe Google's been waiting to release the SGN until the Google Music store is up and running, so they can kill two birds with one stone.
truelove79
Android Enthusiast
If you're serious about sending this, you might want to fix some typos. I've highlighted them in red above. I may have not caught all of them.
th0r615
Well-Known Member
The new music app has been out for awhile now (since May), this is likely just an update that will some how integrate it into Android Market for music purchases. And likely some kinda Google+ integration.
This is not a announcement related specifically to the Nexus, its supposed to be for all of Android.
th0r615
Well-Known Member
Ummm... ICS premiered a month ago, the invitations that were sent out today for the event on the 16th are not related to ICS... its Google Music which is on more then just ICS.
truelove79
Android Enthusiast
Google has already announced the Nexus. If anyone were to hold a press conference to announce the true release date, it would be Verizon, not Google.
Yeah..... i never said it would be for the nexus. I have had the new music app for a while.
I was merely saying it looks good for the Gnex on the 17th because it will be the first device shipped with the new app natively installed.
EKG
Android Enthusiast
Went to Verizon this morning to check out the RAZR. When I walked in, there were about 8 reps standing at the doorway waiting to help people out (and it wasn't busy whatsoever lol). They immediately pounce on me asking what they could help me with, I said I wanted to look at the RAZR, and they sent me over with a rep to look at it (they thought I wanted to buy it!). I told the rep once we got there that I was waiting for the Nexus and was just looking at the RAZR and he said many people were waiting for it and he let me be after that. Here are my thoughts:
The screen really is beautiful. It looked great, the colors popped as expected with an AMOLED screen, and I didn't notice any green tint. The text, while it could definitely be seen that it was a little fuzzy and pixelated, wasn't as bas as some have made it out to be.
HOWEVER, this is all with the brightness turned all the way up. As soon as I set the brightness to auto, the screen quality went to crap. Green tint all over and it looked NASTY.
One cool thing is you can hide all preinstalled apps and even delete some. Yes, I said delete some. I deleted Let's Golf 2 for instance right on the store phone they had out! That made me excited. I also went and checked the running apps on the phone and it seemed that once you hid an app, it stopped running, which is nice.
The browser was fast, as expected with 4G. The black keyboard was good, but oddly, I had trouble typing on it for some reason. I was making a lot of errors and the spell check/auto correct wasn't doing a very good job at correcting my mistakes.
The camera was subpar, end of story. It focused quick enough (I know that was a concern for many people) but the pictures came out a little fuzzy/blurry.
Overall, it is definitely the best phone out there right now, and will easily be the best Gingerbread phone, IMO, even after more come out. It is smooth, it is nice, and Smart Actions is pretty awesome. However, I left feeling like it is the same phone as all the others I have seen but with some new hardware and a cool form factor (yes, super thin and I thought it felt great in my hand).
DEFINITELY THE NEXUS FOR ME!
The screen really is beautiful. It looked great, the colors popped as expected with an AMOLED screen, and I didn't notice any green tint. The text, while it could definitely be seen that it was a little fuzzy and pixelated, wasn't as bas as some have made it out to be.
HOWEVER, this is all with the brightness turned all the way up. As soon as I set the brightness to auto, the screen quality went to crap. Green tint all over and it looked NASTY.
One cool thing is you can hide all preinstalled apps and even delete some. Yes, I said delete some. I deleted Let's Golf 2 for instance right on the store phone they had out! That made me excited. I also went and checked the running apps on the phone and it seemed that once you hid an app, it stopped running, which is nice.
The browser was fast, as expected with 4G. The black keyboard was good, but oddly, I had trouble typing on it for some reason. I was making a lot of errors and the spell check/auto correct wasn't doing a very good job at correcting my mistakes.
The camera was subpar, end of story. It focused quick enough (I know that was a concern for many people) but the pictures came out a little fuzzy/blurry.
Overall, it is definitely the best phone out there right now, and will easily be the best Gingerbread phone, IMO, even after more come out. It is smooth, it is nice, and Smart Actions is pretty awesome. However, I left feeling like it is the same phone as all the others I have seen but with some new hardware and a cool form factor (yes, super thin and I thought it felt great in my hand).
DEFINITELY THE NEXUS FOR ME!
I think the only big deal around here is the Galaxasaurus Nex!
Welcome to the forums, SittingMoose (plus anyone I've missed by name)!
BabyBlues
Trouble Just Finds Me!
So I decided to stop in the Verizon Authorized Reseller by the Dunkin Donuts when I went out this afternoon. They don't have a working RAZR but that's ok - I really only wanted to get a feel for size. I have to agree with Steven, it's a very very odd feeling. It's thinness and width are not a match made in heaven for me. BUT - add a little booty to it and I do believe I will be feeling the Nexus love even more. I was truly concerned about the fit in my hand cause they're not exactly large. I don't think I'll be able to hold it in my palm and reach anything on the far left side but I'll just line up everything I need for quick access on the right. Lol. (Yes, I hold the phone in my right hand more often)
I also had him check my line and he couldn't move up my last NE2 but said that the $299 price would apply to the RAZR if I wanted that so it should be the same for the Nexus (apparently because of having been a customer for so long and for my 1 year upgrade price), and could possibly get an additional $50 off if I do it online. Side note - I walked in and asked about the RAZR and the poor thing just lit up so I very gently had to tell him that I just wanted it for size comparison. Poor guy said no one has bought it all day. He asked why I was comparing size so I then said I was waiting for the Nexus. He nodded his head very very enthusiastically and said he is too. I got a bit excited then and asked if he knew anything (I shamelessly flirted and used my knee high boots and skirt to full advantage). He said he hadn't heard anything definite, but he heard the manager saying something about the 21st but then she shut the door and he couldn't eavesdrop. So take that with a grain of salt. (I also told him to feel free to call me if he hears anything about this phone as I would give him the commission - and I will too - if he tells me before you guys do)
I CAN'T WAIT FOR MY NEXUS!!!!!!
I also had him check my line and he couldn't move up my last NE2 but said that the $299 price would apply to the RAZR if I wanted that so it should be the same for the Nexus (apparently because of having been a customer for so long and for my 1 year upgrade price), and could possibly get an additional $50 off if I do it online. Side note - I walked in and asked about the RAZR and the poor thing just lit up so I very gently had to tell him that I just wanted it for size comparison. Poor guy said no one has bought it all day. He asked why I was comparing size so I then said I was waiting for the Nexus. He nodded his head very very enthusiastically and said he is too. I got a bit excited then and asked if he knew anything (I shamelessly flirted and used my knee high boots and skirt to full advantage). He said he hadn't heard anything definite, but he heard the manager saying something about the 21st but then she shut the door and he couldn't eavesdrop. So take that with a grain of salt. (I also told him to feel free to call me if he hears anything about this phone as I would give him the commission - and I will too - if he tells me before you guys do)
I CAN'T WAIT FOR MY NEXUS!!!!!!
darejer
Android Expert
Thought I'd do something productive today, as we waited out the final week.
Wallpaper sharing thread for the G-Nex:
http://androidforums.com/samsung-galaxy-nexus/443887-wallpaper-sharing-thread.html#post3449700
Wallpaper sharing thread for the G-Nex:
http://androidforums.com/samsung-galaxy-nexus/443887-wallpaper-sharing-thread.html#post3449700
harpua
Well-Known Member
pics
Sushibagel
Android Enthusiast
Any new news? Been in meetings and I'm mobile so I'm not about to go back to read.
The Xero
Member
Hey guys im new here ive lurked on this forum for 3 days or so, and i just wanted to talk android phones, ive never actually had a smart phone and almost bought the 4S and i was tempted to get the RAZR but im going to get the Nexus seeing it would be a vast improvement over my eNV3.
BabyBlues
Trouble Just Finds Me!
AND don't forget if you need someone to put things together for you because you either can't or don't want to Eyebeam has a thread that he will put your images together to your request
That's here
Go find the post your shoes thread - it's as close a pic as I have for today.
jbdan
Extreme Android User
nada
BabyBlues
Trouble Just Finds Me!
callmeox
Android Enthusiast
Stopped by VZW to play with the RAZR and I came away impressed. Very light and ridiculously thin, but it was tough to gauge the feel with it tethered to the counter. I even set off the security alarm trying to get a feel for it
The display was sharp with no sign of the pentile effect, the camera wasn't instant but faster than my Dinc. It took a lot of effort to smudge he screen wih my fingers. Nice phone, but the sealed back worries me because of the battery.
I spoke to my usual sales guy and he was aware of the Rezound and the Nexus and he and I are on he same page. With three phones coming out in a short time, it doesn't make sense to jump on the first one when they all have their advantages. It should pay to wait to handle all three before choosing.
He said to call on Nexus release day and he would put one aside for me for evening pickup. Very cool if it works out that way.
I saw 4 RAZRs lead the store in about 20 minutes, but it wasn't busy by any stretch.
Its all in VZWs court now.
The display was sharp with no sign of the pentile effect, the camera wasn't instant but faster than my Dinc. It took a lot of effort to smudge he screen wih my fingers. Nice phone, but the sealed back worries me because of the battery.
I spoke to my usual sales guy and he was aware of the Rezound and the Nexus and he and I are on he same page. With three phones coming out in a short time, it doesn't make sense to jump on the first one when they all have their advantages. It should pay to wait to handle all three before choosing.
He said to call on Nexus release day and he would put one aside for me for evening pickup. Very cool if it works out that way.
I saw 4 RAZRs lead the store in about 20 minutes, but it wasn't busy by any stretch.
Its all in VZWs court now.
Sushibagel
Android Enthusiast
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