Well I guess verizon better not sit on it too much longer. Im sure their "exclusivity" isn't unlimited.
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Well I guess verizon better not sit on it too much longer. Im sure their "exclusivity" isn't unlimited.
RookTheKlown
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Anyone know if you can get your NE2 when upgrading at Radio Shack? Also, can Radio Shack apply the cost to your VZW bill, or do you have to go to VZW for that?
I'd call and ask, but they don't open here for another hour.
I'd call and ask, but they don't open here for another hour.
parrotheadmjb
Member
Way I see it is, unless there exists an inherent hardware flaw; Verizon needs to let the damn phone go on sale. The way they are dealing with the G-Nex launch is asinine, I get the feeling they're postponing for some minute reason, whether that be a power-play with Google or Verizon's fortune teller saw a bad omen in their tea leaves. They should at least communicate with us, the consumers; they're in the communications enterprise after all...
woodraskam
Android Expert
At this point, I assume that Verizon is the one holding this phone back. Samsung has said they're wating on partners. Google said they're waiting on partners. So until Verizon says SOMETHING, it's 100% their fault. IMO
It's nice to see in writing that Blockbuster won't be installed.
From the following page:Activate Blockbuster Mobile - Android
The following Android devices do not support or do not come with the Blockbuster application pre-installed.
Casio GzOne Commando C771
Motorola Droid (A855)
HTC DROID Eris ADR6200
HTC Incredible ADR6300
HTC Merge ADR6325
HTC Rhyme ADR6300
LG Ally VS740
LG Enlighten VS700
LG Vortex VS660
Motorola Devour A555
Motorola DROID Pro (XT610)
Samsung Galaxy Nexus SCH-i515
SONY Xperia Play R800X
From the following page:Activate Blockbuster Mobile - Android
The following Android devices do not support or do not come with the Blockbuster application pre-installed.
Casio GzOne Commando C771
Motorola Droid (A855)
HTC DROID Eris ADR6200
HTC Incredible ADR6300
HTC Merge ADR6325
HTC Rhyme ADR6300
LG Ally VS740
LG Enlighten VS700
LG Vortex VS660
Motorola Devour A555
Motorola DROID Pro (XT610)
Samsung Galaxy Nexus SCH-i515
SONY Xperia Play R800X
I just wonder if they're sitting on it knowing it will increase traffic to their stores. People come in looking for the nexus and reps divert them to razr ect. Their buy a table and phone and get 100 bucks off has to be the stupidest promortion ever. Who would by both at the same time ever?
The more sample videos I watch, the more the camera seriously disappoints me.
When he moves the camera in this video, there is a wave effect that awful. Someone commented a few pages back, and I believe this is referred to rolling shutter?
I would rather have 360p video without the wave effect than 1080p video with the wave effect.
Samsung Galaxy Nexus 1080p Video Test - YouTube
When he moves the camera in this video, there is a wave effect that awful. Someone commented a few pages back, and I believe this is referred to rolling shutter?
I would rather have 360p video without the wave effect than 1080p video with the wave effect.
Samsung Galaxy Nexus 1080p Video Test - YouTube
Stigy
Some say...
Good morning Nexicans -- happy "possible some people get it" day!
Tons of poking around on Verizon's site last night it seems, but nothing new. All of those sites have been found yesterday during the day and lead to nothing. Only new thing I found this morning was going through the Source Code I get to this line:
That leads me to this page Cell Phones, Smartphones, PDAs and Cell Phone Plans but not sure where to go from there. I'll do some more poking around at work -- I really hope someone gets a device today or finds something of substance. I would love to see some stores sell people phones though. Might even get Verizon to release it today or allow sales if asked about it.
Tons of poking around on Verizon's site last night it seems, but nothing new. All of those sites have been found yesterday during the day and lead to nothing. Only new thing I found this morning was going through the Source Code I get to this line:
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<script type="text/javascript">
hbxCreatePageViewTag("/vzw/promo","","Samsung Nexus");
</script>That leads me to this page Cell Phones, Smartphones, PDAs and Cell Phone Plans but not sure where to go from there. I'll do some more poking around at work -- I really hope someone gets a device today or finds something of substance. I would love to see some stores sell people phones though. Might even get Verizon to release it today or allow sales if asked about it.
rooktdphi
Member
Going to Cabo in may with the wife and friends. Looking forward to it!
parrotheadmjb
Member
I don't think Verizon resellers can recognize NE2 credits. I ended up having to buy my last phone from Verizon because of that, would have been much cheaper if I had been able to use NE2 on amazonwireless
Gravytrain
Android Enthusiast
I hope that VZW gets burned BAD by google after this.... Ive had enough of the dis organization, going buy an iPhone 4s at 9... Maybe by the time I'm due for my next upgrade, google and VZW will have gotten their act together.
halon
hakuna matata
I did not know there was no image stabilization. That's crazy. Hmm...
Major54
Newbie
I would tend to agree with the bit about the phones already produced, etc. That doesn't preclude a Q1 release. At this stage, whether we ever actually know with whom the ultimate fault lies, the window for the GN being a flagship phone grows smaller.
I honestly don't think VZW is as inept and they are appearing to be outwardly. How many million did they make by keeping the Nexus release from another carrier? Who knows.
One thing that I don't think plays into it (just my humble opinion) is the Exclusivity part of the deal. VZW would simply pull Samsung into the issue saying they were unable to to honor the contract due to "unmarketable" equipment fior their LTE network and they could keep that tied up for years.
Since the Spectrum deal 3 years back, it was Google that forced the issue that Verizon argued against. This year has been even chillier with things like the net neutrality act where they battled each other publicly. I was really surprised to see VZW get the nod for this years Nexus.
At the end of the day though, I am just like the rest of the folks here - I want however many days VZW feels they need to get the release to their tastes and get a couple GN's in my hands!
Old Member
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It's 8:00 a.m. I should be at work preparing to mold young minds but I took off to pick up my Nexus. Here's hoping it's not in vain.
You in the market for a smartphone or a camcorder?
AntimonyER
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But Verizon CSRs say they are waiting on Samsung/Google for the date
Google: It's ready in our eyes, go ahead and release it
Samsung: It's ready in our eyes, go ahead and release it
Verizon: It's ready in our eyes, just waiting on you guys.
Google/Samsung: Waiting on what? We said we are good.
Verizon: Waiting on a date to launch it.
Google/Samsung: That's your call! But if its ready, release it now!
Verizon: By now, do you mean like today, tomorrow, next week, Dec 31st? Can you clarify?
Google/Samsung: Today would be great!
Verizon: Oh well today doesn't work for us.
Google/Samsung: Tomorrow then!
Verizon: Um, my schedule is all booked for tomorrow.
Google/Samsung: Well when is your schedule not booked?
Verizon: Dec. 31st looks good.
Google/Samsung: What!? Whatever, fine, Dec. 31st
Verizon: OK. (to his assistant) Inform customers that we are waiting on Samsung and Google to release, they said they would like us to release it on Dec. 31st, and it is the only date we could get them to agree with us on.
RichSz
Not Entitled
Buenos Dias, Nexicans!
On the topic of phones being sent back, I call shenanigans on that theory. They are saying that to make you go away and stop bugging them. They can't sell them or acknowledge they exist so to stop you from persistently asking them to see the phone, they say they aren't here anymore. Squashes any rebuttal using "I talked to the other guy and he said you have them". Brilliant move on their part. When walking down a street, if someone offers to sell you drugs, tell them you have no money. Why should they waste further time with you? Same thing and a practical tip from me.
On the topic of Verizon apparently pushing our launch out to accommodate other products, (if true) we did this to ourselves. We are a sure thing, they don't need to court us. They can yank our chains all they want and few of us will walk away. They could coat the boxes in dung and we would curse them, wipe it off then fondle our Precious'. Ladies have no respect for someone they can crap on, yet keeps coming back (switch genders and it still happens). You've got to be able to walk away. Same thing and a practical tip from me.
On the topic of bugging CSRs, I can understand wanting to punish the public faces of the evil Verizon execs but it could easily blow up in your face, particularly if you're calling stores. Copping an attitude can get you a reputation as an asshole and lose any potential good will. When you call them they know who you are; it's called caller ID. Same on the web. The people who were granted audience with the Holy of Holies probably had a good relationship with the CSR they were dealing with. They don't extend such courtesies for assholes. Like when you're in a restaurant, don't ever get bitchy until after the meal and not even then. People remember people and unless you enjoy eating spit, be nice. I knew a guy who worked in a pizza place. Enough said. Same thing and a practical tip from me.
On the topic of phones being sent back, I call shenanigans on that theory. They are saying that to make you go away and stop bugging them. They can't sell them or acknowledge they exist so to stop you from persistently asking them to see the phone, they say they aren't here anymore. Squashes any rebuttal using "I talked to the other guy and he said you have them". Brilliant move on their part. When walking down a street, if someone offers to sell you drugs, tell them you have no money. Why should they waste further time with you? Same thing and a practical tip from me.
On the topic of Verizon apparently pushing our launch out to accommodate other products, (if true) we did this to ourselves. We are a sure thing, they don't need to court us. They can yank our chains all they want and few of us will walk away. They could coat the boxes in dung and we would curse them, wipe it off then fondle our Precious'. Ladies have no respect for someone they can crap on, yet keeps coming back (switch genders and it still happens). You've got to be able to walk away. Same thing and a practical tip from me.
On the topic of bugging CSRs, I can understand wanting to punish the public faces of the evil Verizon execs but it could easily blow up in your face, particularly if you're calling stores. Copping an attitude can get you a reputation as an asshole and lose any potential good will. When you call them they know who you are; it's called caller ID. Same on the web. The people who were granted audience with the Holy of Holies probably had a good relationship with the CSR they were dealing with. They don't extend such courtesies for assholes. Like when you're in a restaurant, don't ever get bitchy until after the meal and not even then. People remember people and unless you enjoy eating spit, be nice. I knew a guy who worked in a pizza place. Enough said. Same thing and a practical tip from me.
woodraskam
Android Expert
But Verizon CSRs say they are waiting on Samsung/Google for the date
Google: It's ready in our eyes, go ahead and release it
Samsung: It's ready in our eyes, go ahead and release it
Verizon: It's ready in our eyes, just waiting on you guys.
Google/Samsung: Waiting on what? We said we are good.
Verizon: Waiting on a date to launch it.
Google/Samsung: That's your call! But if its ready, release it now!
Verizon: By now, do you mean like today, tomorrow, next week, Dec 31st? Can you clarify?
Google/Samsung: Today would be great!
Verizon: Oh well today doesn't work for us.
Google/Samsung: Tomorrow then!
Verizon: Um, my schedule is all booked for tomorrow.
Google/Samsung: Well when is your schedule not booked?
Verizon: Dec. 31st looks good.
Google/Samsung: What!? Whatever, fine, Dec. 31st
Verizon: OK. (to his assistant) Inform customers that we are waiting on Samsung and Google to release, they said they would like us to release it on Dec. 31st, and it is the only date we could get them to agree with us on.
The only believable information is from PRs
halon
hakuna matata
Good luck. I have Friday's off and I should have been heading to the store now. but we all know why that isn't happening.
And yet they have the XY Board as available online. I share the same sentiments as many/all of you. Verizon messed up with their inability to communicate with the consumer. Kinda like asking a girl out.. she says yes and up until that day, everything seems fine. Then you find out that she said yes because she didn't want to come off as being mean. Seriously?
Oh.. not that it has happened to me..
I don't expect much from em right now. I'm hoping that they at the very least take this choke hold off their csrs..it's gotta suck.
Oh.. not that it has happened to me..
I don't expect much from em right now. I'm hoping that they at the very least take this choke hold off their csrs..it's gotta suck.
qwertyuxcv
Newbie
Just walked into a corporate store in Glen Mills, PA and the sales Rep told me that the phone was to release today but was pushed back to an unknown date by Samsung. So there you go. No phone today. Take that reasoning for whatever its worth.
daveydog
Android Enthusiast
TKEnzy
Well-Known Member
Hopefully Google getting the word out that they're not happy will get Verizon to get a move on. What I can't figure out is why Verizon would want to piss off Google. With the Moto/Google deal Google could decide to kill off the Droid line of Moto phones eventually if they got frustrated enough dealing with Verizon. Its extreme, but a possibility. Would you want to put up with these shenanigans with every launch?
Good(ish) morning all. I swore I wouldn't be on here before my flight, but here I am, waiting to board, unable to control myself.
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