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

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HanSolo said:
Good morning, fellow Nexonians!

I see nothing has changed. Although the customization of the software buttons is exciting. I hope we can eventually change the color and that black background to make it more transparent.

Not a big fan of buttons under buttons under homescreen, followed by search bar on the top. Too cluttered.
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I might try the stock launcher for awhile but I will probably use ADW Launcher or LauncherPro.
 
Anyone else think it is hilarious that Best Buy and Amazon have both advertised the Gnex with the wrong name? I think it is their way of telling Verizon to get off their ass and get the phone out there. The best way to correct the name issue is with the phone itself, as opposed to "Hey, quit calling that phone-that-we-have-told-you-is-coming-sometime-in-the-future-but-we-can't-say-when-even-though-we-know-you-are-depending-on-it-as-part-of-your-Q4-sales by the wrong name."
 
HanSolo said:
Good morning, fellow Nexonians!

I see nothing has changed. Although the customization of the software buttons is exciting. I hope we can eventually change the color and that black background to make it more transparent.

Not a big fan of buttons under buttons under homescreen, followed by search bar on the top. Too cluttered.
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Morning Han.

Paul said you will need a patched launcher to remove Google Search up top.

Seems like I might run LauncherPro and keep search button at bottom of screen -- just my opinion though.
 
The_Chief said:
OH BY THE WAY:

This Friday VZW has some great deals: a XOOM for $200 on contract, or a DInc2 FREE with 2-yr contract.
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I considered it, but after my OG Droid, I can't stand another 3G phone. I want to make the jump to 4G. Even if it means shelling out 300 bucks to get something awesome like the Nexus.
 
It's official, Samsung USA wants the Galaxy Nexus in the United States too!

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Just to add a bit of mindless speculation, does this mean that Samsung is ready for the phone and Verizon are the people who are dragging their feet? :p
 
mthoren68 said:
Anyone else think it is hilarious that Best Buy and Amazon have both advertised the Gnex with the wrong name? I think it is their way of telling Verizon to get off their ass and get the phone out there. The best way to correct the name issue is with the phone itself, as opposed to "Hey, quit calling that phone-that-we-have-told-you-is-coming-sometime-in-the-future-but-we-can't-say-when-even-though-we-know-you-are-depending-on-it-as-part-of-your-Q4-sales by the wrong name."
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The Incredible changed names just before launch. It went from the HTC Incredible to getting the Droid branding. Don't be shocked if a name switch happens.
 
Stigy said:
Seems like I might run LauncherPro and keep search button at bottom of screen -- just my opinion though.
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Hope LP and ADW get prompt updates for ICS or are at least prepared for it.

ADW EX was updated 8/16/11 but adw hasn't been since Dec 2010. LP was updated May 17th of this year. Go launcher was just updated last week though.
 
OhMyNexus said:
Oh man I love this. You are the type of person that makes America so great! Up to your eyeballs in debt, yet you throw personal sacrifice out the window and keep spending for the sake of the economy! :D

God Bless You! [Insert patriotic flag emoticon here]

:cool:
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if there was an "ultra-thank" or "LMFAO" button here, i'd be pressing it a lot, lol. Yes my addiction is bad :( i'm just happy to say i'm ONLY addicted to technology though, which is definitely a good thing. Don't worry america, one cell phone at a time, every few months, i will single handedly (not really, because i know there are many other phone addicts here in the Nexi Family) bring our economy back to its feet!!! lol :D
 
Are the indirect retailers bound by Verizon's release date? Meaning, if I order from an indirect retailer and they get it in early, can they release it to me or is their release date the same as VZW? Anyone know?
 
I've been hearing rumors that have scared the crap outta me on my Rent-a-Rezound plan I'm currently on.

Been hearing from people that you can only return your phone before 14 days after activating. Got my Rez on 11/16 so the new rumor of 12/8 made my heart sink...

So, to clear things up I talked with a CSR online this morning (and kept the email transcript just in case)


Chat Transcript

info: Please hold for a Verizon Wireless sales representative to assist you with your order. Thank you for your patience.
info: You are now chatting with 'Tracy'
Tracy: Hello. Thank you for visiting our chat service. May I help you with your order today?
Carl: Hello
Carl: I am pretty much set on getting a Galaxy Nexus when it comes out. My question has to do with your return policy.
Tracy: I will be happy to assist you.
Carl: I was in a chat about a week ago with a CSR and she said that I could purchase a phone now, with the current return policy, and exchange it for the Galaxy Nexus (IF it comes out before Jan 15)
Carl: But I have heard rumors online that state you only get until January 15 if you do not activate your phone.
Carl: And I just wanted to get a straight answer right from Verizon.
Tracy: You can have activated your phone, so that will not be an issue.
Carl: Okay. So, say I bought a RAZR on 11-16-11 and ACTIVATED it, I can still return it for the Galaxy Nexus (IF it is released) by January 15.
Tracy: *you can activate your phone. Sorry about the bad grammar earlier!
Carl: No problem :)\
Tracy: Yes, that is correct.
Carl: Okay, that is good good news.
 
Richman21 said:
Are the indirect retailers bound by Verizon's release date? Meaning, if I order from an indirect retailer and they get it in early, can they release it to me or is their release date the same as VZW? Anyone know?
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They probably are not supposed to sell it before the date Verizon says. Kind of like how new release DVD's and video games are at the stores prior to release date but they cant sell them.
 
MrBiG012 said:
I've been hearing rumors that have scared the crap outta me on my Rent-a-Rezound plan I'm currently on.

Been hearing from people that you can only return your phone before 14 days after activating. Got my Rez on 11/16 so the new rumor of 12/8 made my heart sink...

So, to clear things up I talked with a CSR online this morning (and kept the email transcript just in case)


Chat Transcript

info: Please hold for a Verizon Wireless sales representative to assist you with your order. Thank you for your patience.
info: You are now chatting with 'Tracy'
Tracy: Hello. Thank you for visiting our chat service. May I help you with your order today?
Carl: Hello
Carl: I am pretty much set on getting a Galaxy Nexus when it comes out. My question has to do with your return policy.
Tracy: I will be happy to assist you.
Carl: I was in a chat about a week ago with a CSR and she said that I could purchase a phone now, with the current return policy, and exchange it for the Galaxy Nexus (IF it comes out before Jan 15)
Carl: But I have heard rumors online that state you only get until January 15 if you do not activate your phone.
Carl: And I just wanted to get a straight answer right from Verizon.
Tracy: You can have activated your phone, so that will not be an issue.
Carl: Okay. So, say I bought a RAZR on 11-16-11 and ACTIVATED it, I can still return it for the Galaxy Nexus (IF it is released) by January 15.
Tracy: *you can activate your phone. Sorry about the bad grammar earlier!
Carl: No problem :)\
Tracy: Yes, that is correct.
Carl: Okay, that is good good news.
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+1
 
So here is my theory for lunchtime. Verizon has stock, and there is nothing wrong with the phone. But from the outpouring of support for this phone on the interwebz, they know they don't have enough, and want to avoid an Incredible shortage fiasco part 2 (even though that wasn't their fault). They are waiting to get enough stock to probably make it through the storm, and are not exactly sure when they will be getting it, but right now Dec 7th (same as canada) is looking promising for a big shipment from Sammy. They ARE planning on a massive launch ad blitz, but want to make sure they don't jump the gun like the Thunderbolt, so are being tight-lipped about it. What do you think?

(Yes, my optimism has flared up again)
 
coach26 said:
For those of you out there with LTE phones, my main dilemma is whether to rent on Nov 30 to lock down and get the double data, or hope that the deal stays through the holidays. Is is that big of a deal, how much data do you guys use in a month?????????
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Im right there with you. Im going in on the 30th and buying something... just for the 4gb promo. If I get stuck with the Rez/Raz because V doesnt promote their Jan15 holiday return, oh well... no Nexus, but at least Ill have the extra data. What fun will the Nexus be if you're always paying over-data penalties. You might think 2gb is HUGE now, but who knows how that will hold up a year from now, especially switching to 4g. To me the double data trumps the Gnex, but if I can beat the system and have both... :cool:
 
lightsout said:
When did it stop being beneficial to build your own computer?
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For me, when the sum of the parts got to the point of costing more than the whole computer I could buy for 50% less.

When I was building for me and others, there was a big difference in the final result and over the counter stuff. As that gap lowered, and prices tanked in the mid 2000s I just reached a point of diminished returns. And I bought parts wholesale at places like ASI.

Then laptops got better and cheaper and I got tired of the desktop mess. Then netbooks came along, etc.

I was never an Acer fan either, especially the earlier days. But if you buy one with good stuff in it they are fine now. I have an Aspire netbook with XP on it. It has been to Europe twice, dunked it in water and it still works. It started life with 10 hours of usable battery. It is still good for 5 or 6 hours and I still like XP. I did replace the keyboard for $15 after an unfortunate Dr Pepper incident. I still use it in my truck to do and print estimates and around the house like a tablet. It is so small and handy.

Thats why I am passing on a tablet for now. Printing on the go. Yes I can print to printers on a network, even with my phone. But I really dont want to have to do a router and network in my truck just to be able to print occasionally.

I am hoping Nexus does indeed have Wifi Direct. As that develops and penetrates the printer market, I can then retire the netbook to back up status and go with a tablet in the truck.
 
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