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

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In July I was waiting for the imminent Bionic and SGSII. Then VZW denounces the SGSII for "something better". Then wind of the Vigor come out. So, I waited past the Bionic launch for HD screens, faster processors, and a less ugly device. Then October we got the GN press release... so I blew off the Rezound (barely). And now we are in December and I am still waiting and rebooting my Hero 2-3 times a day. All of that to say... I'm going on 5 months of waiting :(

Similar, though I scratched that itch and picked up a Bionic for 14 days (without intent to return it gapi ;)), but it just didn't do it for me. My Inc is fine, such a good phone I don't really need a new one, but 18+ months is about my limit and it is time once again.
 
One thing I think hasnt been brought up, but that IS very on topic is the fact, or rather my guesstimation, that verizon will never get a nexus exclusive again. I'll eat a hat if they do but I imagine that due to their stalling, due to the fact they made Matias look like an idiot, probably pissed off Andy Rubin, they will get future nexus phones last every time. Again point it out to me if I become wrong on this and I'll literally eat a hat.

Furthering my belief in this is the fact that by the Nexus 4 all 3 major US carriers will have LTE and google wont have to choose verizon to get reliable 4G
 
You may want to check out the matte TPU case (sold on amazon) that was just posted maybe a page or two ago. Looks really nice and professional, and will probably have that soft touch, with all the benefits your looking for.

Yeah I saw it, its alright. I just realized my sister has a tpu case on her phone and it still seems too rubbery to me.
 
In July I was waiting for the imminent Bionic and SGSII. Then VZW denounces the SGSII for "something better". Then wind of the Vigor come out. So, I waited past the Bionic launch for HD screens, faster processors, and a less ugly device. Then October we got the GN press release... so I blew off the Rezound (barely). And now we are in December and I am still waiting and rebooting my Hero 2-3 times a day. All of that to say... I'm going on 5 months of waiting :(

I am there with you.

I joined this site in September,but I have been a lurker here since April.
The SGSII was my goal as well.
 
One thing I think hasnt been brought up, but that IS very on topic is the fact, or rather my guesstimation, that verizon will never get a nexus exclusive again. I'll eat a hat if they do but I imagine that due to their stalling, due to the fact they made Matias look like an idiot, probably pissed off Andy Rubin, they will get future nexus phones last every time. Again point it out to me if I become wrong on this and I'll literally eat a hat.

If it was a personal relationship, you'd probably be right. But this is about money. If VZW sells oodles of GN's then everybody will love each other. Business isn't (supoosed to be) personal. And from what I've gathered... VZW wasn't entirely responsible for all of the delays.
 
Like I always say, there is nothing as sexy as being naked...As BabyBlues said, "that also pertains to many things in life."

Get the phone, enjoy it and keep it naked! Live life on the risky side :eek:
Yeah I saw it, its alright. I just realized my sister has a tpu case on her phone and it still seems too rubbery to me.
 
One thing I think hasnt been brought up, but that IS very on topic is the fact, or rather my guesstimation, that verizon will never get a nexus exclusive again. I'll eat a hat if they do but I imagine that due to their stalling, due to the fact they made Matias look like an idiot, probably pissed off Andy Rubin, they will get future nexus phones last every time. Again point it out to me if I become wrong on this and I'll literally eat a hat.

I'm not too sure about that. Exclusive Nexus maybe not, but another Nexus why not, after all Big Red is the largest U.S. carrier. Would only make financial sense for Google and Samsung/Moto/HTC (whoever makes the next one) to go with VZ don't you think?
 
In July I was waiting for the imminent Bionic and SGSII. Then VZW denounces the SGSII for "something better". Then wind of the Vigor came out. So, I waited past the Bionic launch for HD screens, faster processors, and a less ugly device. Then October we got the GN press release... so I blew off the Rezound (barely). And now we are in December and I am still waiting and rebooting my Hero 2-3 times a day. All of that to say... I'm going on 5 months of waiting :(

Same here except for the Rezound part. I'm glad the GN on Verizon idea was out there somewhere because I had no idea of what to look for after the Bionic fail and the SGII skip.

I only had to read about 10 posts from Bionic users before I shut down on it.
 
Exactly... a computer is a tool.

A phone is personal. It goes with you everywhere. It knows your deepest secrets. It captures timeless moments with your family and friends. It is there for you in moments of despair and helps you move past them. It entertains you where you are with your favorite movies and music. It is decorated and organized to reflect you.

Dude, you and your phone should just go get a room!

;)
 
Goodnight all! I have been lurking about tonight and have been fully entertained and informed by everyone's thoughts, opinions and advise!
I will be in New Jersey for the weekend but trust me...nothing keeps me away from this thread! See you tomorrow!
 
Goodnight all! I have been lurking about tonight and have been fully entertained and informed by everyone's thoughts, opinions and advise!
I will be in New Jersey for the weekend but trust me...nothing keeps me away from this thread! See you tomorrow!

Rest well!
 
In July I was waiting for the imminent Bionic and SGSII. Then VZW denounces the SGSII for "something better". Then wind of the Vigor came out. So, I waited past the Bionic launch for HD screens, faster processors, and a less ugly device. Then October we got the GN press release... so I blew off the Rezound (barely). And now we are in December and I am still waiting and rebooting my Hero 2-3 times a day. All of that to say... I'm going on 5 months of waiting :(

I am in the same boat... except I was waiting for the Bionic since before CES, when it was announced.

We think we have it bad with delays... I hate to imagine if this delay was like the bionic's.;)

This thread would be well over 200,000 post by the release.
 
Enjoy Jersey, I hear its one of the best states out there, the people are great looking too! ;)
Goodnight all! I have been lurking about tonight and have been fully entertained and informed by everyone's thoughts, opinions and advise!
I will be in New Jersey for the weekend but trust me...nothing keeps me away from this thread! See you tomorrow!
 
Same here except for the Rezound part. I'm glad the GN on Verizon idea was out there somewhere because I had no idea of what to look for after the Bionic fail and the SGII skip.

I only had to read about 10 posts from Bionic users before I shut down on it.

My brother-in-law has a Bionic. I played with it a little last week. It is not a bad phone... just pales in comparison. Definitely better than my dying Hero.
 
If you're waiting for Verizon to make it "official" you're going to be waiting until about 2pm the day before its released. Not really a big deal to have a countdown timer for the date that is outed the most. If you don't like it, don't look at it.

And you couldn't have missed the point of my post by any more than you did.
 
I bought the bionic when it first came out, was good for 2 weeks. Then data drops, black screen of death, and now reboots, I need the nexus now so I can get rid of the bionic.
 
Exactly... a computer is a tool.

A phone is personal. It goes with you everywhere. It knows your deepest secrets. It captures timeless moments with your family and friends. It is there for you in moments of despair and helps you move past them. It entertains you where you are with your favorite movies and music. It is decorated and organized to reflect you.
Wow never thought of it that way...but it's so true!
You sure have a wonderful way with words.
 
Watched House from two weeks ago on Hulu tonight. Chase had the the Sprint Hero doing two-way video chat in high res. Very funny considering that there is not front camera, 320x240, and my phone can barely make a frickin' voice call. Wouldn't you think they'd sell that to scene for big bucks to VZW or Samsung or Moto? Why not try to make some money instead of shopping a video chat on a obsolete phone?
 
Goodnight all! I have been lurking about tonight and have been fully entertained and informed by everyone's thoughts, opinions and advise!
I will be in New Jersey for the weekend but trust me...nothing keeps me away from this thread! See you tomorrow!


Sleep well. Have fun while you're here!
 
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