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

[timetoroot]

The morning crew is going to have a heck of a whole lotta reading to do. Leaks at night, disappointment during the day that has been the MO for how long now? This might finally be the last of this coaster ride.

This thread is so massive we have shifts! So true! Well I guess I am signing out from Nexus second shift but will be on 1st as well while at my other job in the morning!

 

[cole924]

PURE SPECULATION:
You know, Samsung's newest marketing concept/line is STOP WAITING - the commercials are going up against people waiting in line for the Apple store to open at 9AM. It therefore makes PERFECT sense to do a "soft launch" - avoid the massive crowds and lines by not creating them. Verizon remains silent, and therefore we can all simply walk in - NOT WAIT IN LINE and get what we want.

Really, a very unique approach at marketing...never say anything. No major announcements, no DOORS OPEN AT 9AM - just simply start selling the phone.

Then, after the holidays, start with a campaign, and hit the masses - boost your 1Q12 sales numbers as needed.

Smart, really. BUUUUT, not at all what we, as consumers and what the bloggers and certainly not what the CSRs are used to.

I hate to disappoint samsung, but i'll be waiting in line! lmao I want my GNexus like the rest of my family on this thread does!

I figure I can call you guys family since my time is spent with all of you. lol

 

[Kenahng]

The more I look at my DInc the more I hate it...I want my new phone!

It could be worse...

 

[abert78160]

I...want..to..believe...

 

[Member112085]

outlets in williamsburg?

Yep

 

[scottg96]

Another Look at the Galaxy Nexus Retail Box

 

[GatorsUF]

Verizon, put it in a brown paper bag and give it to me. IDK

 

[Reborn58]

I don't care what box it is in, I would take it in a box covered in manure at this point if I could have the damn phone...

 

[Old Member]

I...want..to..believe...

 

[Kenahng]

Just to clear things up.
The guy that claims to have taken the picture of the ice cream sandwhich box (The one that looks like an ice cream sandwhich) Are for Demo units only. We get the ugly plain white boxes.

 

[woodraskam]

Give me a poop brown box, I don't care. I just want my Nexus.

 

[atrain311]

This is so cool, I can't sleep!

 

[Reborn58]

This could be the longest 3+ days of my life...

 

[woodraskam]

U Gotta Believe

If it comes out on the 8th, I'm gonna go back and requote every "U Gotta Believe" quote I made.

 

[OptimusNexus]

Mobile payments war escalates as Verizon blocks Google Wallet on Galaxy Nexus | VentureBeat

Anybody think a hack will get to the point where the stock vzw rom can be used to run google wallet? Don't want to loose pushed updates for google wallet, but I do really want it non the less.

 

[mitchg53]

Now i'm excited. What's the best case to get for this phone? I don't want leather or a belt clip.

 

[jbdan]

Running ICS how? Does Cyanogen have a nightly with ICS??

What works \ doesn't work?

Spoiler

Check it out --->

I'd wait till the next build though most of the not working stuff should be ironed out.

Preludedrew on the EVO side of things has made leaps and bounds.

Team Evervolv has a nice build too. R2's has been the best for me the one I linked 2.0.1b

 

[tpags]

Best Buy Nexus orders


https://twitter.com/?lang=en&logged_out=1#!/droid_life/status/143921160416010240

 

[SamMax]

well, it's 12:09 and nothing.

I was stalking the vzw smartphone site and got sniped by a csr... I thought 'omg this is it!'... Lily has no news.

Disappointment at the stroke of midnight, something we all should have learned from cinderella when we were kids.

Maybe midnight central will be better, but, i'm out... For real this time... Pm if verizon launches a "free nexus to the first 100 pre-orders" campaign.

cst 11:17

 

[Androidjunkee]

Alright my fellow GNex peeps I need a damn good excuse for missing Thursday/Friday morning. I was thinking I could use the excuse that I walked out and my tire was flat..

That way I can say I have a friend coming to bail me out and take the tire to Discount to get repaired and will be at work as soon as it is on the car. What do you guys think??

Im not hiding that either cause I need some input lol

Thanks guys!!!

 

[Reborn58]

Spoiler

Check it out --->

I'd wait till the next build though most of the not working stuff should be ironed out.

Preludedrew on the EVO side of things has made leaps and bounds.

Team Evervolv has a nice build too. R2's has been the best for me the one I linked 2.0.1b

Spoiler

Any chance you can link me??

Thanks.

 

[Kenahng]

Now i'm excited. What's the best case to get for this phone? I don't want leather or a belt clip.

I'm getting this one.
Amazon.com: Diztronic Matte Back Black Flexible TPU Case & Screen Protector for Samsung Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 & GT-i9250) [Diztronic Retail Packaging]: Cell Phones & Accessories

 

[scottg96]

Anybody think a hack will get to the point where the stock vzw rom can be used to run google wallet? Don't want to loose pushed updates for google wallet, but I do really want it non the less.

I think there's a way to get Google Wallet on your phone without requiring a different ROM, just root permissions.

 

[jbdan]

I don't care what box it is in, I would take it in a box covered in manure at this point if I could have the damn phone...

Spoiler

Cackling louder now

 

[Rybnik]

I started the thread for all of us to head to for off topic and everyday life chatter. It's here.

Hope to see you all there!

Thanks BB,


M

That is some sexy retail packaging

Bravo, Google/Samsung...BRAVO!!!!!

I may end up playing more with the box than the actual phone

Holy Crap that is beautiful! I never thought I could be so excited for a box. I really do hope that's the retail package. If so, I concur, I will prolly stare at box first, lololol!