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

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MoPhoMan said:
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.
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The Incredible was officially Introduced as the "Droid Incredible" though. This has already been introduced as the Galaxy Nexus. My money is on the name saying GNex.
 
mattheis said:
I would consider it pretty choppy, viewed on a 27in imac. There is a lot going on in the video, it seems to focus on element fairly quickly, but frame rate seems low. But since it is a phone, I think it looks awesome!
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It's also not exactly an ideal filming situation, with it obviously being hand-held and the camera man spinning around on a busy bridge. Considering that, the footage isn't bad really. No tearing or jello effect that I can see, no hunting for focus as the phone moves. Only real complaint is the darkness in some areas - but I suspect that is due to the brightness of the starting point. Even expensive prosumer video cameras can have trouble switching from light to dark that quickly while moving and continuing to move through the scene.
 
AntimonyER said:
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)
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If this is true a pre order would be in order
Do a pre order now with a shipping date 2 weeks from now
That would settle a lot of people down
 
tpags said:
Is there anybody here on Att or Sprint that can tell me if they also blunder their big launches or is it just VZW?
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Nope just Verizon. :p Actually I do believe everyone gets into these delay problems but Verizon usually gets the most noticed. Droid, Droid X, Incredible and now this one.

shawn487 said:
I really miss the count down :( really wished we knew a date the Galaxy Nexus would be released on VZW
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Dec 2nd, 2015 :eek:

All joking aside, verizon better come out with this device soon, I can't be reading 20 dog gone long pages every 15 minutes. its no wonder I don't post in this thread, by the time you finish your post another 2 pages have gone by. :mad:

TS
 
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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My experience with them is that they don't get phones on the release date. Although I got a Bionic from one on release day, he had to go to a corporate store and pick it up for me. If I had known that when I visited this store I would have gone to a corporate store myself.

The store I speak of on the outside and inside looks just like a corporate VZW store, but they are only an authorized dealer. Weird. Don't know if this is exactly what you're asking for
 
cggorman said:
Just checked my VZW account....

20 days into billing cycle
2 minutes of voice
141 texts
42.451 GB of data

Can't wait for 4G speeds!
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WOW! I use wifi whenever I can, but I don't have unlimited. This is exactly why I rented a RAZR to make sure I got in on the DD. 4GB for $30 seems fair to me, but if I used that much data, I would be broke. The Nexus would have to provide shelter and food. ;)
 
twospirits said:
. . . .I can't be reading 20 dog gone long pages every 15 minutes. its no wonder I don't post in this thread, by the time you finish your post another 2 pages have gone by. :mad:

TS
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You're a Mod! Can't you just delegate your posting to one of the Greenies?
 
AntimonyER said:
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)
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I like it. I'll run with this.
+1
 
woodraskam said:
The Incredible was officially Introduced as the "Droid Incredible" though. This has already been introduced as the Galaxy Nexus. My money is on the name saying GNex.
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I'm just saying, don't be shocked at anything new when VZW actually, officially announces the release date.
 
Just picked up my Razr, nice phone, but just doesn't feel right. I had a good talk with the store manager and she was pretty clueless about the Nexus, she didn't even know about the Black Friday special they are having this week. I told her all about it and she was excited. She did say they get training either tonight or tomorrow about the Black Friday stuff. She assured me that I had 30 days to return the Razr and for some reason I had a couple of discounts on my account so I only paid 199 for it. She took my name and number and said she would call/text if/when she hears something. Pretty much the same story as most everyone else. Sorry.
 
AntimonyER said:
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)
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Very plausible although I have a gut feeling there will not be a massive launch ad blitz. They are most definitely being very tight lipped about everything...so much so that it's annoyingly obvious.
 
Holy crap! 42.451GB of data?

I thought I was using a lot when i was tapping about 4GB and that was with watching about 2 hours of NFL Redzone on Sundays with my regular usage.

Do tell, what could you be doing that is using that much data!

cggorman said:
Just checked my VZW account....

20 days into billing cycle
2 minutes of voice
141 texts
42.451 GB of data

Can't wait for 4G speeds!
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mattheis said:
impressive data usage! wow. Is this your primary internet throughout your home?
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Yep. Only internet for now. (Recovering from a divorce) Have thought about getting cable internet, but I have a hard time justifying the extra charge since I have unlimited data on my cell plan. I'll probably add a hard data line for the kids for Christmas so they can get back on PSN. Nazi Zombies isn't much fun without the internets.

I know, people say I could just tether but I don't want to risk losing my unlimited or adding a hotspot charge to the line.
 
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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To be fair Amazon attached pretty much every name they could think of to the device :) Samsung Galaxy S2 Nexus Prime 4G! Say that 5 times fast....
 
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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You should look at my post about the contract. I think I found out why people are confuse about the date.
http://androidforums.com/samsung-ga...test-inside-info-11-21-a-884.html#post3511753
 
cggorman said:
Just checked my VZW account....
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Is that a data usage typo?

EDIT: geez super ninjafied

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Well at least I know whatever I come home with on Friday, I'll be able to to return it for a Nexus if it comes out before Jan 15th lol I just seriously need another phone. I've been forcing my DX to go in and out of airplane mode since saturday afternoon just to get it back to 3G and wifi. Talk about a dying phone! And I wanted to use it to mess around ROMs with :(
 
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