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

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Long shot... but do you think Verizon is trying to rebrand it the Nexus Prime just like the "Droid" line?

Don't know but something seems a little "off" with this. An update referring to a supposed codename? At worst, it's a glitch but seemingly something that could be easily avoided.
 
I wouldn't mind that at all, I like "Nexus Prime" much better than "Galaxy Nexus," but it's far too late to change the phone's name now. Nexus Prime was likely Google's internal name for the phone before Galaxy Nexus became official, someone at Google probably goofed and left "Nexus Prime" in the text of one of the updates sent out.

True..
 
Hey everyone. First post! So I have been following this thread for a few days now and decided to not be shy and register :D .

Anyways, my original Droid's screen has been going ballistic the last 2 days, and once I unlock the screen it starts pressing so many random buttons, so it is rather annoying.

Long story short, I am PRAYING that the Nexus gets released Thursday because I basically don't have a phone at the moment. :(

Anyways, I'm glad I finally joined this forum :)

I had the same problem... Called tech support, and they sent out a warranty replacement (since I pay insurance on the phone, I get extended warranty).
 
I know everyone is getting tired of the rebate talk, but..... I just tried to get it applied to my account and the CSR said it was Chicago only. I live in TN and see that some of you in TN and definitely outside Chicago have gotten it applied. How so? What is the magic word?
 
We're blowing up over 1 Rumor. Take a step back from the ledge until we hear a little more confirmation on the matter.

Keep Calm and Chive On.
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You maybe, be blowing up over 1 Rumor...............

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I just realised something...didn't most of the relevant PR updates from Verizon go out to various other websites way before they appeared on Verizon's? Aren't we more likely to hear news on the Phandroid front page (or BGR or DL or whoever) before it pops up on the Verizon PR page?

I believe that is true and it may be happen that way. However, I think the Xyboard PR was shown on Verizon's website first before any tech site or blog caught wind of it. Then again, those sites were probably not as quick to post anything because the Xyboard wasn't exactly a highly sought after device.
 
I have seen a lot of people ordering the Diztronic/TPU case. Does this case allow you to use the docks with case on? Was just curious why it is so popular?
You can see here that the case gives good access to the micro-USB port:

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TPU cases are made of a silicone-based material that won't stick and pull out the insides of your pockets. They're damage resistant, don't add much bulk to the phone, will accommodate the extended battery, and are less than 10 dollars to buy.
 
I love how the verbiage changes as we get closer:

12/8 (after delay rumors) - "Oh.. I have no doubt in my mind this will be released by December 15th. I have sources and the store manager told me.


12/12 - "Well.. I mean some of the promotions say "as soon as" so I guess it could be the 20th, too.

12/14 - "It's all Google Wallets fault! Or some other thing.. Yet ANOTHER delay! What's one more week?"

12/15: "Oh.. I mean my source DEFINITELY tells me the 20th!"


12/20: "Well Verizon did say end of the year... so they aren't lying... but my source says the 30th!"

Repeat cycle:
 
I had the same thing happen. Watch for random Facebook postings and text messages.

Oh trust me, I've had my few shares of those already. Random dialing and facebook posts. So annoying. I can't believe I still have this phone lol.

Hopefully in two days, I will have something better though :p
 
I just realised something...didn't most of the relevant PR updates from Verizon go out to various other websites way before they appeared on Verizon's? Aren't we more likely to hear news on the Phandroid front page (or BGR or DL or whoever) before it pops up on the Verizon PR page?

I hope all those that signed up on the Verizon page for information about the Nexus get the news before even the PR site. But I doubt it.
 
I had the same problem... Called tech support, and they sent out a warranty replacement (since I pay insurance on the phone, I get extended warranty).

Mine happened after having it in my pocket while caught on a lake in a rain storm. Since it showed water damage I had to use insurance for the replacement, and by that time they were sending out Droid 2's instead of originals. At first I was excited to have the newer version, then I realized I wanted the old tank back.
 
Why do people expect every single memo, drawing, etc to come out of a corporate environment to look like its been drawn by a world renowned artist? Things like these aren't for public consumption, they are for internal use. Planograms especially come in all kinds of styles. Fake or not, this is definitely acceptable.


I wouldn't go as far as drawn by an artist but I expect a major corporation to be able to use Word effectively. That's someone's job and they should have practice in creating planograms.

At this point there is so much BS floating around that every detail is carefully scrutinized for any inconsistency. How many times have we been fooled or has the attempt been made to fool us? I'm skeptical of everything that has to do with this launch.

Crappy bullets are an indication of an amateur creator. As mentioned before, if this is typical Radio Shack, so be it. For me, I'd never show anyone that doc if I created it professionally.
 
I know everyone is getting tired of the rebate talk, but..... I just tried to get it applied to my account and the CSR said it was Chicago only. I live in TN and see that some of you in TN and definitely outside Chicago have gotten it applied. How so? What is the magic word?
I mentioned the 3g to 4g promo in the doorways system at first she thought I was talking about double data, then she went to talk to a "floor manager" and came back saying it should apply automatically but since I don't believe that mess I asked if she could make a note on my account which she did, I'll double check that later. She said that the stores might not see the note so it might be better to order over the phone. Said it ended 12/31.
 
My g/f says "This freakin' phone better be released this Thursday. I WANT MY B/F BACK!"

:D

Lol. I know what you mean. My gf is literally getting pissed off at me as about every third sentence out of my mouth is talking about this phone. She's hung up on me once or twice because she got tired of it. I guess that's what you would call being obsessed with a phone. Sad thing is its not even out.

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Glad to see Costco is keeping the 15th open. I don't like the phrasing "as early as" though. No announcement from Verizon today, tentative wording from Costco, I'd say this is still very touch-and-go.
 
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