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

[jimbo1mcm]

I'm afraid to post anything because I might say something wrong.

 

[BlueBiker]

What information would you like to see? The specs have long been out, it's already shipping in the UK, so what's left that you'd like us to speculate about... besides ship date and maybe pricing?

 

[Mikey P]

Well, it's the start of another week and we still don't have an "official" release date. I won't say I am starting to lose hope, but it is getting a little difficult. I have had 4 different phones in the last 6-8 months and have been waiting for this phone to finally get me through the last year or so of my contract. I know there is nothing we can do, but it is quite frustrating that nothing is being said by big V. Taking a deep breath and trying to keep the faith that next Thursday I will be holding this beauty. Good day to you all.

 

[woodraskam]

Good Morning. I did a recount......Still 10 days. Yay!

 

[BabyBlues]

Maybe what we really need is OTDs list of things not to do to VZW CSRs while trying to obtain info, and apply it here.

Already have it bookmarked to try to do it today.

Thread seems to have gone off the deep end... Is it still reasonable to assume good information can still be produced by this thread?

Yes. I believe a cooling off period needed to happen and today should be a much better day.

But anyways, Morning GNexers. Notice I didn't say Good Morning. Well that would be because I drove off with my coffee on the roof of my car this morning. No coffee = no good.

My deepest sympathies on that. I would rather be late to work than have no coffee........ Come to think of of it, that IS why I'm late most mornings.

5. Don't tug on superman's cape
6. Don't spit into the wind
7. Don't pull the mask off the ol' lone ranger
8. And don't mess around with mods wielding ban-hammers

We make a good BBx2 team.

 

[AntimonyER]

To be fair we are just part of the internet recycle-fest at this point.

Android news hits my twitter feed and it goes.. Droid-Life-->MyDroidWorld-->Android Central-->etc, etc..


True official word from Verizon is the only cure for this. Not cousin's maybes and friend of a friend possibilities.

Concerning release date yes, but its been the same way since the announcement basically, except for bits and pieces here and there. But no one was saying the thread had lost its value until just the past day. I don't buy it. It's has just as much value today as it had three days ago.

 

[49er]

I'm not convinced this thread will produce much useful information now, other than someone saying "OMG HEY, LOOK AT THE VERIZON WEBSITE!!!!111!!!!11!"

If anyone takes that out of context...um...lol?

And yet, I bet you will still be checking in on this thread frequently, so .....

 

[garbageduck]

the sgn will only be my second verizon phone, the first being the original droid. in your opinions, which is the best way to order? online overnight shipping, in store on release date, or a third-party-esque store like bestbuy?

 

[huskerkate]

Thread seems to have gone off the deep end... Is it still reasonable to assume good information can still be produced by this thread?

I mentioned this a few thousand posts ago, but it still applies - the problem is that the only real info to be had at this point is the release date. Ever since the Hong Kong announcement (and even before then) we've known: what it looks like, what's inside, how the OS looks, how the OS runs, etc. We know dang near everything about the device, except when we can have one of our own. Most other issues or questions can only be answered by using the device. We've been so close for so long, the anticipation is getting to people - completely understandable, but it doesn't change the fact that there really isn't any new info to be had until we get our hands on it.

 

[cggorman]

...and nothing :-(

 

[BabyBlues]

the sgn will only be my second verizon phone, the first being the original droid. in your opinions, which is the best way to order? online overnight shipping, in store on release date, or a third-party-esque store like bestbuy?

Depends on a couple things. Online overnight is good because it is directly through VZW and you can see all your info online. In Store your get instant gratification but sometimes the rep can't apply a. You discounts you have. Third party is good from what I hear but I've never gone that route so I can't say for sure.

 

[MSUgEEk]

So folks, what did I miss over Thanksgiving? I honestly haven't looked since Wednesday and that was very refreshing. Now it's back to work and non-stop worrying about when I get a new phone.

 

[garbageduck]

Depends on a couple things. Online overnight is good because it is directly through VZW and you can see all your info online. In Store your get instant gratification but sometimes the rep can't apply a. You discounts you have. Third party is good from what I hear but I've never gone that route so I can't say for sure.

i got the original droid from bestbuy, and i just want to get the sgn as soon as i can. it seems like in a verizon store is the best route for that, i just hope they can honor my first (and unfortunately, last) NE2 discount.

anyone else get that $50 voucher for accessories that was posted over the weekend? hopefully they have car and home docks out at launch that i can use that for.

 

[MacroPlanet]

I mentioned this a few thousand posts ago, but it still applies - the problem is that the only real info to be had at this point is the release date. Ever since the Hong Kong announcement (and even before then) we've known: what it looks like, what's inside, how the OS looks, how the OS runs, etc. We know dang near everything about the device, except when we can have one of our own. Most other issues or questions can only be answered by using the device. We've been so close for so long, the anticipation is getting to people - completely understandable, but it doesn't change the fact that there really isn't any new info to be had until we get our hands on it.

That's pretty much true. We have all been in the waiting stage for quite some time now. Hell, we even know that the volume bug has been fixed and shipment of the phones to the stores have begun.

 

[Old Member]

the sgn will only be my second verizon phone, the first being the original droid. in your opinions, which is the best way to order? online overnight shipping, in store on release date, or a third-party-esque store like bestbuy?

If there is a rebate involved and you don't want to go through the hassle of sending it in and waiting to get your money back, online is the way to go. If you have to have it TODAY and have the money, you need to go to the store to get it. Third party retailers are nice but you need to make sure you get all of the details in case something goes wrong with your device.

I will be ordering mine online at VZW.

 

[Old Member]

i got the original droid from bestbuy, and i just want to get the sgn as soon as i can. it seems like in a verizon store is the best route for that, i just hope they can honor my first (and unfortunately, last) NE2 discount.

anyone else get that $50 voucher for accessories that was posted over the weekend? hopefully they have car and home docks out at launch that i can use that for.

I did, it can be used on devices too by the way. I expect to use it to purchase the Gnex.

 

[BabyBlues]

i got the original droid from bestbuy, and i just want to get the sgn as soon as i can. it seems like in a verizon store is the best route for that, i just hope they can honor my first (and unfortunately, last) NE2 discount.

anyone else get that $50 voucher for accessories that was posted over the weekend? hopefully they have car and home docks out at launch that i can use that for.

I got the voucher too. It'll either pay for the rest of my Nexus or get me an extra battery.
I am aiming for an online order but we'll see what happens when we actually get a date. I have a love of instant gratification whenever possible

 

[Old Member]

So folks, what did I miss over Thanksgiving? I honestly haven't looked since Wednesday and that was very refreshing. Now it's back to work and non-stop worrying about when I get a new phone.

You missed:

1. Radio bug fixed, shipments begin anew to Europe.
2. We still know NOTHING other than it did not come out over Black Friday or even on Cyber Monday to this point.
3. Han was slapped with an infraction, left a LONG diatribe and has left our company (for real this time)
4. People blew up and the thread was locked
5. We still know NOTHING.

Hope you had a great break!

 

[woodraskam]

i got the original droid from bestbuy, and i just want to get the sgn as soon as i can. it seems like in a verizon store is the best route for that, i just hope they can honor my first (and unfortunately, last) NE2 discount.

anyone else get that $50 voucher for accessories that was posted over the weekend? hopefully they have car and home docks out at launch that i can use that for.

I will have to go in-store because I started a ReZound rental to keep my unlimited plan. If I had the choice, I'd go preorder online for the peace of mind that you have your phone reserved for you.

I've never went 3rd party, but I've heard good things about best buy and costco.

 

[garbageduck]

I did, it can be used on devices too by the way. I expect to use it to purchase the Gnex.

true, but i remember reading something about it not going well with business accounts, because of the discount they already get on items. i might have to make a separate purchase without my account information in order to use it. either way I do it, it's still paying $25 for $50 worth of Verizon "items"

 

[Mooem]

Well hopefully this week will be a little more fruitful in terms of information. This interesting, if albeit unbelievable, rumor from AC last night from one of the forum admins (if you guys know Jerry/gbhill).
Latest rumors: Name change, plan changes, release before Xmas - Android Forums at AndroidCentral.com

***RUMOR ALERT***

BOULDER SIZED grain of salt, btw.

Thank you for tuning in to This Week in Galaxy Nexus Rumors, brought to you by Tylenol and Pepto-Bismol. Here's the latest, coming from a long time member of Android Central, who has been right before and wishes to remain anonymous.

1. The name will be the Nexus Prime.
2. The phone was to be released before Thanksgiving, but software issues are holding it back. Verizon exec's want the phone released before Christmas, even if that means bugs aren't fixed and a patch will need sent.
3. Coming in March, unlimited data will be no longer grandfathered to those that upgrade their contract or make any plan changes.

My take on these:
Number one sounds absolutely insane. Accessories are already made, and the packaging for them says Galaxy Nexus. But. Verizon would like to differentiate their product, and since it's technically different from the other versions, this would make a lot of sense. It would make our job much easier with two different names for two different phones.

Number two matches up with what we've been hearing. ICS isn't playing nicely with MyVerizon.apk. Specifically, I've heard there are authentication issues and folks wouldn't have access to Verizon areas of the Android Market, including VCast. This means software people paid for won't be available, and that's not making anyone happy.

Number three -- we knew it was coming eventually. Start saving your pennies so you can buy phones outright and not extend your contract. It's worth it to keep unlimited data on a device that gets 40M/sec downloads.

I personally think the Nexus Prime name change is a load of hogwash. It was announced as Galaxy Nexus, all leaks (aside from the Best Buy ads...later corrected) indicate Galaxy Nexus, Google's and Verizon's site indicates Galaxy Nexus...I just don't see them changing it this late in the game. If they were looking to ship by Christmas, then it would seem likely that packaging and production should have already been completed by now and the phones should be en-route to the US (if they aren't already here).

Number 2 and 3 is plausible but given that I don't believe number 1, I would consider those other two suspect. Not saying it's impossible but just really hard to believe this one.

 

[edward90]

Do we honestly believe that verizon is going to release this phone on the 8th? I could be wrong but I have serious doubts..heres why a phone of this magnitude with no marketing and no leaked videos ( lte version) a week before its released goes against all marketing principles. Also droid 4 is slated for the 8th ( which seems beliveible based on the marketing trajectory and velocity) could verizon release these two phones together? Yes but I doubt it..

 

[Mach Droid]

But anyways, Morning GNexers. Notice I didn't say Good Morning. Well that would be because I drove off with my coffee on the roof of my car this morning. No coffee = no good.

As a Cop I have done that way more times than I want to admit to.However the roof lights have saved several cups of coffee in my career.I have never done that with my personal car and coffee.

 

[BabyBlues]

So folks, what did I miss over Thanksgiving? I honestly haven't looked since Wednesday and that was very refreshing. Now it's back to work and non-stop worrying about when I get a new phone.

Mass chaos was missed. Probably for the better honestly. It was ugly and made for a tense evening last night. Today we are playing nice though and will not be throwing any sand in the sandbox.

 

[RazorSharp]

Wow, I missed quite a bit! Let's dig into what's left..

you forgot to include Count von Count; he's the best when it comes to counting

Seven! Seven bats! Ah ah ah!

Son of a nutcracker...is this old news? Battery not charging now?

Hmm, probably just a defective unit. Still a tiny bit worrisome though.

as for the 1.5 in the rezound vs the 1.2 in the nexus, they say in a lot of places the rezound is faster hardware, and would be faster if it wasn't for sense. But in this thread it's oftne quoted the nexus 1.2 is faster. not sure who to believe. what is probably true is the graphics card on the nexus is faster than the rezound's. but the graphics card on the nexus is a lot slower than the iphone 4s and the s2. there was a benchmark posted of it earlier.

The chipsets in both phones are manufactured by different companies. The Rezound has a 1.5 GHz chip from Qualcomm, where the Nexus has a 1.5 (underclocked to 1.2) GHz chip from Texas Instruments. TI's chip is a little newer, IIRC, and has a better GPU. I watched a benchmark video for the Nexus yesterday; while the scores were poor, the reviewer hypothesized that the benchmark programs were simply not optimized for Ice Cream Sandwich yet, which sounds legitimate.

yep, i'm rocking an nv2 right now, haha. goodbye reliabiliy of nv2...sigh

Haha, you don't often see "env2" and "reliability" in the same sentence. I had one of them for over a year before I got my OG Droid, and it sucked. Would turn itself off all the time, keys would get stuck, dropped calls, etc.