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scott5626 said:
I just called my corporate Verizon and asked if there was any release info yet and she said we are getting training so it should be soon any day now.

That's the most truly "official" news I have heard and not read to date.
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Nice, they usually tend to train right before a launch. (At least, that's what I've heard.. I know some reps have had training since a week/two ago) but hey, nothing wrong with wishful thinking..
 
coach26 said:
What does the windsock mean here...can anyone translate???

@P3Droid
P3Droid
RT @PydePypper WOOT!!!!! Its Xmas in the Windy City. Hello Galaxy Nexus glad you can join us.
23 minutes ago via TweetDeck
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As for the WOOT! tweet, it
 
So I have been calling different Verizon stores daily, asking if they have the Nexus in stock. I specifically ask if it's in stock rather than ask for a release date, hoping to catch them off guard and they'll slip with their info.

Today when I called the woman said no and stated that she thought it was coming the first week of Dec, then put me on hold to double-check. She came back and said that there was no announced release yet, then quoted some of the online sources saying Dec 8 (she even said that she was looking at non-Verizon sites). After that she said my best bet is to call every week to see if they've gotten them in yet. When she said that, I asked "does that mean you don't even have the phones in the store yet?", to which she replied no, they don't have them in yet.

While she may have just been trying to deflect since there's nothing "official" yet, the fact that she quoted non-Verizon sites that are based on leaked documentation makes me think she was being 100% honest. I would think that if she was in the know and trying to deflect, she wouldn't quote something based on leaked info.
 
scott5626 said:
I'm willing to bet my soul that when the Nexus is released there will still be some bugs. Verizon is known for claiming to thoroughly test it's device's before releasing, yet every single phone I have ever owned from Verizon had some minor issues.

I think the bug issues is still an excuse, so if it's legit why hasn't Verizon announced that as being the case. The volume issue is a GSM issue for sure maybe it did or didn't effect the LTE ones who knows.

My thinking was they had all the hspa phone's built before the LTE ones so maybe by the time the LTE phone's were manufactured the problem was corrected.

I'm just speculating here...
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Not trying to stir the pot
well... not too much!
But there will always be bugs.... they could test from now till the end of time, and someone will find a bug.... you just have to get the big bad ones taken care of then release the product.... :D
 
fiatandroid said:
Hi all, another long-time lurker emerging from the shadows...

I'll add my own "spoke to verizon store rep and this is what s/he said" anecdote (nothing earth shattering and outside the bounds of current speculation).

I went in to participate in verizon's generous rental program. I've been using a samsung non-smart phone, and for the last two weeks the screen has been 80% black and a good 2/3ds of the buttons non-functional. I'm under a one year manufacturer's warranty, but I've avoided the hassle of going in and getting it replaced thinking, like many of you, that the Nexus was just around the corner. And indeed, the Nexus seems to have an uncanny ability to be just around the corner...

Not having been on any kind of data plan, the double data deal was appealing to me, and I decided rather than just replacing the broken dumb phone I'd rent a Rezound for the time being and get signed up for double data.

While there, UPS shipments were coming into the store (don't get hopes up -- i dont want to string you along). I saw at least 20-30 decent sized boxes being taken to the back. One of the managers was joking with a sales rep, saying "I think we know what those are..." and the rep responded excitedly "really???". Naturally, I couldnt help but interject? "the GALAXY NEXUS??." The manager chuckled and said "ya right." The rep told me they were probably iphone 4s (they had been waiting for a new shipment), and then added that the nexus probably wouldnt be here for "at least two weeks." I will say that this sales rep based on the rest of our conversation didn't exactly inspire confidence that she knows much about phones, android, verizon, life (?) etc, so of course take this with a grain of salt.

I know that there is some question as to what the holiday return policy is. (For those ethically opposed to the rental program, I'd recommend not reading further...). I didn't mention to this rep specifically what I planned to do, but she did explicitly say that I have 14 days from activation, and that the holiday return policy is only for unactivated phones. This definitely spooked me, but luckily I've got a transcript saved with a discussion with an online CSR, and if I have problems, I plan to leverage that as much as possible.

Here are some relevant bits from the discussion with the online CSR (from a few days ago):



So I guess the takeaway is, different reps are saying different things. So try a few times and try to get it in writing? The online CSR interface on vzw's webpage has a nice feature where if you want they will email you a transcript of the discussion.
I apologize for low helpfulness to words ratio, but I thought given how much of a free-rider I've been, I'd try to contribute something, however small.

Cheers
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Welcome to the never ending wait.
 
This past Friday, I went (with fingers crossed) into my local corporate Verizon store, motivated by the rumors of 11/21. I said I want to upgrade to the SGN and would like to get one set aside that I would pick up Monday, 11/21. Salesperson said she couldn't hold one for me, it would be "first come, first served" on Monday. She sounded so sincere and confident!

This morning, I went in. Friday's salesperson wasn't there but I told a different one that I was there to pick up my SGN. She said she would have to check her computer and after lots of "whatever", she said she had no info. The manager happened to hear all this and said they had no release date. I pointed out that I had been told to come in Monday, etc, etc. Manager said that that statement had been based on an anticipated release date.

Another "helpful" sales person told me to go to the Verizon website for info. I exercised restraint and left.

PS: The salesperson going to the computer and looking at various screens had to be for show. Certainly, they knew if they had the SGN in already.
 
Rob said:
Time out.

I want to take a second to address this "community letter" that is being drafted. First of all, this isn't something that will be sent "on behalf" of AF. While many people agree with the sentiments aired, we have 750,000+ members on this site and a sub-section cannot speak for the majority- and especially not for me.

Second of all, I'd strongly discourage using the current tone of this message. It sounds like little more than disparaging, insulting, and threatening Verizon. That's not how you get what you want. You can get your point across without being angry and rude; you can get your point across by being diplomatic.

The fact is that Verizon will have 3 great phones when the Galaxy Nexus launches, including the RAZR and Rezound. What's the reason a release date hasn't been announced? We don't know. Yes, it completely sucks, but mud slinging will not get you a release date.

If you would like me to help prepare a letter expressing disappointment and concern, I'm happy to help do that -in a respectful and diplomatic manner - and share it with Verizon. However it will not be on behalf of AF... it will be more like an internal petition requesting their attention. We can use "Thanks" as a matter of signing the petition. It can address the return policy or switching carriers, but not in a threatening manner that demands or insists on an answer or reply.

If this is a route you'd like to go... "Thank" this post. If not, feel free to continue on whatever path you'd like, but do so knowing that nothing created here is on behalf of AndroidForums.com or myself, rather a group of Galaxy Nexus loyalists who feel they're being unfairly left in the dark.

I'd urge you to take a breather, think about the way tech world works, think about what outcome you desire, re-read your draft, and consider our goal of reaching that outcome in a respectable manner that is consistent with Android Forums high standard of treating other people.

NOTE: This thread will be temporarily closed to ensure many of you read and understand this position. Thanks for your cooperation and understanding!
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The letter is currently being drafted. Please continue to thank his post if you agree with the idea presented:

http://androidforums.com/samsung-ga...s-post-important-11-19-a-784.html#post3496173

Thanks.
 
Greetings all,

Been lurking since about the 20k post count. I haven't posted till now because I had nothing to contribute, and realistically I don't now either. But to follow a thread this big and not at least get my name on it seemed like a disservice to myself.

I did call my local Verizon store to see if I could glean any information using my excellent persuasive skills and charm.

Me: Hi, I was wondering if you have the Samsung Galaxy Nexus in stock?
Female sales associate: No the phone hasn't launched yet.
Me: Oh, when will it be launching?
Female sales associate: I do not know, sir.
Me: Alright, thank you.

It was like talking to a robot.

I was hoping to have the GNex over Thanksgiving so I could be messing with it instead of interacting with extended family. Now I have no excuse considering my Eris is barely usable. Damn you Verizon for forcing me into conversation with these crazy people!
 
scott5626 said:
I'm willing to bet my soul that when the Nexus is released there will still be some bugs. Verizon is known for claiming to thoroughly test it's device's before releasing, yet every single phone I have ever owned from Verizon had some minor issues.

I think the bug issues is still an excuse, so if it's legit why hasn't Verizon announced that as being the case. The volume issue is a GSM issue for sure maybe it did or didn't effect the LTE ones who knows.

My thinking was they had all the hspa phone's built before the LTE ones so maybe by the time the LTE phone's were manufactured the problem was corrected.

I'm just speculating here...
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funny, my env2 has had 0 bugs, before that my blackberry had 0 bugs, and before that my original chocolate slider had 0 bugs, untill it got old that is. It seems like the bugs are coming from android. The main reason that made my decision for nexus over rezound is HTC's bad rep for reliabiliyt issues and samsung's supposed to be better. Is this not the case anymore? Seems it's just android phones in general. Maybe i'll give the iphone another look, sigh.
 
fiatandroid said:
Hi all, another long-time lurker emerging from the shadows...

I'll add my own "spoke to verizon store rep and this is what s/he said" anecdote (nothing earth shattering and outside the bounds of current speculation).

I went in to participate in verizon's generous rental program. I've been using a samsung non-smart phone, and for the last two weeks the screen has been 80% black and a good 2/3ds of the buttons non-functional. I'm under a one year manufacturer's warranty, but I've avoided the hassle of going in and getting it replaced thinking, like many of you, that the Nexus was just around the corner. And indeed, the Nexus seems to have an uncanny ability to be just around the corner...

Not having been on any kind of data plan, the double data deal was appealing to me, and I decided rather than just replacing the broken dumb phone I'd rent a Rezound for the time being and get signed up for double data.

While there, UPS shipments were coming into the store (don't get hopes up -- i dont want to string you along). I saw at least 20-30 decent sized boxes being taken to the back. One of the managers was joking with a sales rep, saying "I think we know what those are..." and the rep responded excitedly "really???". Naturally, I couldnt help but interject? "the GALAXY NEXUS??." The manager chuckled and said "ya right." The rep told me they were probably iphone 4s (they had been waiting for a new shipment), and then added that the nexus probably wouldnt be here for "at least two weeks." I will say that this sales rep based on the rest of our conversation didn't exactly inspire confidence that she knows much about phones, android, verizon, life (?) etc, so of course take this with a grain of salt.

I know that there is some question as to what the holiday return policy is. (For those ethically opposed to the rental program, I'd recommend not reading further...). I didn't mention to this rep specifically what I planned to do, but she did explicitly say that I have 14 days from activation, and that the holiday return policy is only for unactivated phones. This definitely spooked me, but luckily I've got a transcript saved with a discussion with an online CSR, and if I have problems, I plan to leverage that as much as possible.

Here are some relevant bits from the discussion with the online CSR (from a few days ago):



So I guess the takeaway is, different reps are saying different things. So try a few times and try to get it in writing? The online CSR interface on vzw's webpage has a nice feature where if you want they will email you a transcript of the discussion.

I apologize for low helpfulness to words ratio, but I thought given how much of a free-rider I've been, I'd try to contribute something, however small.

Cheers
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Welcome to the Show! :)
 
Ok, here it is -

http://androidforums.com/samsung-galaxy-nexus/449547-galaxy-nexus-greatest-video-hits.html

My post there -

EarlyMon said:
Ok gang - posts copied from the main pre-release thread, these are the ones that stood out to me.

There are many others that stand out to you, feel free to post them here - but please make them Galaxy Nexus or Nexus specific.

All other fun vids you want saved for posterity go here -

http://androidforums.com/lounge/272117-video-vault.html
And whatever you do -

PLEASE do not post videos with "feature=" "player" or "embedded" in the link name. That and posting as an IMGage screws up page formatting until a mod can track it down. Thanks!!! ;)
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Enjoy! :)
 
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