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

[scottg96]

I'd just like to remind everyone about this hilarious post lots of pages ago:
http://androidforums.com/samsung-ga...read-coming-week-11-21-a-687.html#post3484696
The P.S. made me LOL

 

[kastleberg]

I've been following the forum for a week or so now - thought I'd chime in. I don't know if way off base here, but the Samsung GN site seems to be under construction. Might be something...or maybe it's just the mobile version (haven't checked the Samsung site on my touchpad before)

(Can't post link yet)

Regardless, I'm looking forward to upgrading from my iPhone 3GS next week.

Welcome! You picked either an awesome day to join in, or a terrible one. It's probably going to be pretty hectic in here.

 

[The_Chief]

As someone who works in the IT medical field, this scares the heck out of me :/

Yeah... kinda suck if someone's trying to watch a CAT scan in progress and Angry Birds pops up on the screen

 

[Stigy]

Good morning G'nexers -- woke up to 20 new pages of content and still trying to catch up with all of them. So I guess the overall theme was no phone last night and rumors of the 21st are getting more and more solid.

Still can't decide if I want to go to corporate store Monday morning or try and see Amazon's pricing on the device -- I am assuming most are just going to go to a corporate store? Anyone thinking of waiting til Black Friday / Cyber Monday to see if there is a price drop?

An awesome article for setting up Google Music: Properly Set Up Google Music

Got a lot of time to kill while my girlfriend gets her wisdom teeth out today -- I'll check back in later.

 

[zx10droid]

I don't know if this is anything....but I work at BestBuy (in BestBuy Mobile) and we have a big ole box that my manager won't let me open. It doesn't say Samsung, Google, nothing. He's saying he doesn't know what it is either, but it has our typical bestbuy do not open until 11/21 wrapper on it.

Take a photo of the shipment for us and the do not open sign

 

[themanchild]

Take a photo of the shipment for us and the do not open sign

I could get fired for taking pictures in the backroom. If I am ever there alone, I'll try to snap a pic. Bestbuy is very stingy with their policy

 

[kastleberg]

Okay, I'm jonesin'. Opinions for best hands on video so far?

 

[jbdan]

Take a photo of the shipment for us and the do not open sign

Don't be gettin' members in trouble it is his job he could jeapordize!

 

[The_Chief]

I could get fired for taking pictures in the backroom. If I am ever there alone, I'll try to snap a pic. Bestbuy is very stingy with their policy

Well, we don't want anybody getting fired over it. It's a PHONE, people! Thanks for the 11/21 info though!

 

[acmonster]

I could get fired for taking pictures in the backroom. If I am ever there alone, I'll try to snap a pic. Bestbuy is very stingy with their policy

Don't get fired. Not worth it. Hopefully others will start chiming in from other stores.

 

[thecandidate]

So at what time do we start fearing the worst if we don't hear anything?

 

[jbdan]

Okay, I'm jonesin'. Opinions for best hands on video so far?

I really like The Verge

 

[zx10droid]

Okay, I'm jonesin'. Opinions for best hands on video so far?

I liked the verge one personally

Edit: even getting ninja'd during the slow time lol

 

[Paul1201]

I currently have unlimited data on OG Droid. Will that continue on the Galaxy Nexus when I upgrade?

 

[DSCR]

As someone who works in the IT medical field, this scares the heck out of me :/

Hmmm......

Would that be due to functionality issues as The Chief suggests?

Or due to possible encroachment into your professional area?

This is a serious question. Not poking.

 

[Mikey P]

I could get fired for taking pictures in the backroom. If I am ever there alone, I'll try to snap a pic. Bestbuy is very stingy with their policy

I might be crazy, but unless Best Buy pays really well, it is totally worth getting fired over...just kidding, NOT REALLY...OPEN IT DAMN IT

 

[Crashumbc]

Take a photo of the shipment for us and the do not open sign

LOL, that'd be funny...

you should! (if it won't get you in trouble)

I'm pretty good at guessing whats in packages, almost psychic one might say

Spoiler

GET YOUR D__M MINDS OUT OF THE GUTTER I DIDN'T MEAN IT LIKE THAT!

 

[scottg96]

I currently have unlimited data on OG Droid. Will that continue on the Galaxy Nexus when I upgrade?

Yup, unlimited LTE is tacked on for free if you upgrade from unlimited to a 4G phone. Happened to me with the Incredible to the Thunderbolt.

 

[jbdan]

So at what time do we start fearing the worst if we don't hear anything?

We don't fear we just hope more!

 

[Jb2db]

I could get fired for taking pictures in the backroom. If I am ever there alone, I'll try to snap a pic. Bestbuy is very stingy with their policy

Don't risk your job for this.

 

[RkyMtnTiger]

I have been exploring the Ice Cream Sandwich Site and finally read to the bottom of the page.

Wifi Direct and Bluetooth HDP are big deals.


"Wi-Fi Direct and Bluetooth HDP

Support for Wi-Fi Direct lets you connect directly to nearby peer devices over Wi-Fi, for more reliable, higher-speed communication. No internet connection or tethering is needed. Through third-party apps, you can connect to compatible devices to take advantage of new features such as instant sharing of files, photos, or other media; streaming video or audio from another device; or connecting to compatible printers or other devices.
Android 4.0 also introduces built-in support for connecting to Bluetooth Health Device Profile (HDP) devices. With support from third-party apps, you can connect to wireless medical devices and sensors in hospitals, fitness centers, homes, and elsewhere."


Awesome.

GN only has Bluetooth 3 so some of the new functionality will not be available.

 

[MSUgEEk]

I currently have unlimited data on OG Droid. Will that continue on the Galaxy Nexus when I upgrade?

Yes

 

[Ken7]

I do think there is language about the # of exchanges you can make. An I think they say one... If you are doing it all on one transaction each time... Not sure how they define a return and new purchase vs. an exchange though.... I'd look it up on their policies... BB is better about # of returns and no restocking fee...

Just read their returns policy and there seems to be nothing specific about returning equipment, getting a refund minus the $35 restocking fee and then starting an entirely new purchase, not a swap.

The language is specific about swapping, one swap allowed, period.

 

[jbdan]

I liked the verge one personally

Edit: even getting ninja'd during the slow time lol

No ninja there everyone entitled to give their opinion on that question

Your de-ninjafied

 

[ruestor]

Grrrrrr...I'm in a four hour training and I feel totally disconnected from my favorite forum! This is gonna drive me nuts. I'm doubting I'll be learning much today. My head is hard wired to the Gnex thread.