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***Official Galaxy Nexus Pre-Release speculation thread**
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And the ONLY consumer smartphone device to go through it's supposed open network certification! Basically like the Nexus it's still not available for sale.
http://opennetwork.verizonwireless.com/deviceModuleDetails.aspx?showcase=devices&deviceId=334
Saygus - VPhone - VPhone
I remember CES like it was yesterday. Man oh man.... we were due for a HUGE year. The Bionic was the worst thing I've seen in years. I also laughed at the average phones they tried to over-sell, too.
It sucks that they have the best coverage... because they don't do well with the coolest phones. It makes me sick to my stomach they over-commercialize the Razr, yet the Nexus is a lot better and can't get crap. Even when they have the ability to drop ICS on everyone, they try a "soft launch".... Are you kidding me?
I would have been a very happy camper having the Evo and then upgrading to the SII. Those are two very solid phones. Nothing groundbreaking, but they are stylish and pack a punch. A Verizon phone is good for like 2 weeks and then it's completely overrated. Droid X, Thunderbolt, Charge, Bionic, Razr... Nothing I feel like having for two full years.
Oh well. It feels good to rant sometimes.
jbdan
Extreme Android User
Til tomorrow, stay healthy!
Sandroidfan
Android Expert
+1. Other carriers are leapfrogging big red in phone line up. If SGSIII drops to AT&T summer next year and VZW passes on it again, I'm done with them.
BabyBlues
Trouble Just Finds Me!
SolidOrange
Android Expert
motorola's stance was that they "forgot" to lock it. i guess it was their first android phone after all.
cusjs
Android Enthusiast
vandyman
Android Expert
I remember CES like it was yesterday. Man oh man.... we were due for a HUGE year. The Bionic was the worst thing I've seen in years. I also laughed at the average phones they tried to over-sell, too.
It sucks that they have the best coverage... because they don't do well with the coolest phones. It makes me sick to my stomach they over-commercialize the Razr, yet the Nexus is a lot better and can't get crap. Even when they have the ability to drop ICS on everyone, they try a "soft launch".... Are you kidding me?
I would have been a very happy camper having the Evo and then upgrading to the SII. Those are two very solid phones. Nothing groundbreaking, but they are stylish and pack a punch. A Verizon phone is good for like 2 weeks and then it's completely overrated. Droid X, Thunderbolt, Charge, Bionic, Razr... Nothing I feel like having for two full years.
Oh well. It feels good to rant sometimes.
I know how you feel. I was waiting on the SGSII since April, but you know how that story goes.
BabyBlues
Trouble Just Finds Me!
IgnatiusXIX
Android Enthusiast
This is absolutely true. Its a corporate agreement, not a legal issue. (Though I could see VZW making it one. There's a lot of money tied up in this- not like my old store.) With my music store I was held accountable to the record labels and movie studios for early sales if they caught on. That said though; once a Walmart, Target, B&N, or Borders etc in my area sold a single copy early, the flood gates would open.
In fact, I remember a specific incident with Eminem's second album. Walmart down the street began selling the evening before a midnight release. At that point we called all our pre-orders and told them they could pick up when ever they liked. Since other stores in the area were selling copies, I was not about to lose business because I played by the rules. What would the label have done for me if I stood idle and followed the rules and lost sales? A couple more tickets to a few concerts? Please. Walmart got slammed with a fine (it wasn't this stores first offense) if I can remember correctly. Me? Nada.
I know this is an apples to oranges comparison but I feel the same applies. If VZW is in agreement with Radio Shack, Cosco and Best Buy to do a product launch on the same day and any one store of any of these partners breaks ranks, not only will VZW be pissed if they find out-- but so will the other partners who could possibly stand to lose potential revenue.
jbdan
Extreme Android User
Yes it means she had no idea what she was talking about. Wait...or maybe she did
I wouldn't hold much value in her comment.
scottg96
Android Expert
No, she probably ignored the specific mention of Galaxy Nexus and gave you an answer to the broad question; yes, you can activate a phone when the 4G LTE service is down.
IndecisiveElle
Android Expert
EmotionalNinja
Well-Known Member
I've got some REAL breaking news here here.
Me: Is the Galaxy Nexus coming out on the 9th?
CSR: No, it's coming out on the 8th.
Me: Really?
CSR: Of course, I'm a VERY reliable source.
Me: Is the Galaxy Nexus coming out on the 9th?
CSR: No, it's coming out on the 8th.
Me: Really?
CSR: Of course, I'm a VERY reliable source.
I'm uncomfortable with all the P3 trashing. I've been reading all the comments and something inside of me just twinged.
Does P3 deserve to be spoken badly because of his behavior? I think so.
I'll tell you a story. I had a personal run in with him when I misquoted him on a Phandroid tip and it got printed. He got upset. I reported it right away and the story was fixied. I felt awful. I felt so bad that I lost sleep for a night or two. I emailed him and and PM'd him on his site apologizing and asking his forgiveness. He didn't/wouldn't respond. Rob told me he reached out to him. He didn't respond. I have reason to resent him, but I let that go.
You see, his character and behavior has brought him to where he is now. How we respond indicates what is in our nature and character. I prefer to take the high road in this, bless him and even pray for him. I hope that you all would consider my request that you treat him with a respect that perhaps is more and indication of the quality of your character than of what he actually deserves. Think about it. It's good for the soul to take the high road.
Taking the high road is more characteristic of the tenor of this thread. We are not mean-spirited and vengeful here. Here we are loving and familial. We've proved that over and over. Let's do it again. Okay?
lilRikki
Member
Which means that Verizon's 4G outage is not a legit reason for them to hold the Galaxy Nexus hostage.......
BabyBlues
Trouble Just Finds Me!
I'm uncomfortable with all the P3 trashing. I've been reading all the comments and something inside of me just twinged.
Does P3 deserve to be spoken badly because of his behavior? I think so.
I'll tell you a story. I had a personal run in with him when I misquoted him on a Phandroid tip and it got printed. He got upset. I reported it right away and the story was fixied. I felt awful. I felt so bad that I lost sleep for a night or two. I emailed him and and PM'd him on his site apologizing and asking his forgiveness. He didn't/wouldn't respond. Rob told me he reached out to him. He didn't respond. I have reason to resent him, but I let that go.
You see, his character and behavior has brought him to where he is now. How we respond indicates what is in our nature and character. I prefer to take the high road in this, bless him and even pray for him. I hope that you all would consider my request that you treat him with a respect that perhaps is more and indication of the quality of your character than of what he actually deserves. Think about it. It's good for the soul to take the high road.
Taking the high road is more characteristic of the tenor of this thread. We are not mean-spirited and vengeful here. Here we are loving and familial. We've proved that over and over. Let's do it again. Okay?
I'm all for this.
jbdan
Extreme Android User
Thanks for reiterating what I've expressed throughout my involvement in this thread. Hoping some will take it to heart.
Namrak
Android Expert
I'm uncomfortable with all the P3 trashing. I've been reading all the comments and something inside of me just twinged.
Does P3 deserve to be spoken badly because of his behavior? I think so.
I'll tell you a story. I had a personal run in with him when I misquoted him on a Phandroid tip and it got printed. He got upset. I reported it right away and the story was fixied. I felt awful. I felt so bad that I lost sleep for a night or two. I emailed him and and PM'd him on his site apologizing and asking his forgiveness. He didn't/wouldn't respond. Rob told me he reached out to him. He didn't respond. I have reason to resent him, but I let that go.
You see, his character and behavior has brought him to where he is now. How we respond indicates what is in our nature and character. I prefer to take the high road in this, bless him and even pray for him. I hope that you all would consider my request that you treat him with a respect that perhaps is more and indication of the quality of your character than of what he actually deserves. Think about it. It's good for the soul to take the high road.
Taking the high road is more characteristic of the tenor of this thread. We are not mean-spirited and vengeful here. Here we are loving and familial. We've proved that over and over. Let's do it again. Okay?
Thanks for the wisdom Steven, we all needed it!
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