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

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I'm going to be really honest with you guys. I highly doubt pre-orders will start tomorrow. As you may know I use to be an Assistant Manager for Gamestop for many years. Usually when a new game was going to be available for reserve there would be a conference call the day before from the District Manager(usually early in the day, noon-2pm) letting us know to push it for good numbers. Which was then relayed to the CSR's. Which brings up the fact that nobody with a "source" in VZW has any solid info because there isn't any info to be had. Just my thoughts take it how you will.

I somewhat agree with you, but, doesn't Verizon do pre-orders online? Maybe you can't pre-order in the store, so, only corporate would need to know that it's going to happen. Also, Verizon doesn't want to push this phone, that is pretty clear at this point.

I am doubtful that we'll see anything tomorrow, but, at this point, nothing would surprise me.
 
I haven't followed every post here. Hard to keep up. Are we calling vzw tonight? or are we watching the website?
 
Cherry Hill or Medford plz

Medford is the only one in NJ I haven't been too. Only been to the township (Washington) one for lunch a few times. Maple Shade is good if you don't like crowds and has a some what manageable parking lot which is sacrilege for PJs.

I'm about 10 minutes south of the Burlington Bristol Bridge off Route 130. I've been to the PJs in Cherry Hill - good times

Been on that bridge twice (15 minutes away)... it really scares my wife and I don't blame her.
 
Hey everyone that was putting down Scotty... Maybe he's on to something.

Here's a tweet from britishturbo (Lee Johnston). U might remember that name from way earlier in the thread...

"Verizon Galaxy Nexus went on sale for pre order by Verizon reseller's today: issimo.me/hI6nl release date December 8th"

He appears to be someone in the know but once again take with a grain of salt

In case people aren't picking it up in the quote there is a url to his Google+ page with a screenshot. http://issimo.me/hI6nl
 
When I imported my wife from east SJ (Waretown, bay side around LBI) I got her hooked on PJs. The hot and honey wings are the greatest invention ever, though the pulled pork sandwich or crab cake sandwich (when they used snowflake rolls) are up there. I prefer the Haddonfield one the best, but I have a buddy that bounces at the Cherry Hill one and one that tends bar there as well. Either one you pick the female workers are very nice.


You're making me hungry :D
 
I'd be up for that, except no drinks for me. :(

No worries, the wings will accomplish the same thing. It's a win win.

Cherry Hill or Medford plz

I'm about 10 minutes south of the Burlington Bristol Bridge off Route 130. I've been to the PJs in Cherry Hill - good times

The one in Cherry Hill on 70 is the one I usually end up at, now that the one in Lakes isn't within walking distance anymore. Tends to be a middle point for most people.

When I imported my wife from east SJ (Waretown, bay side around LBI) I got her hooked on PJs. The hot and honey wings are the greatest invention ever, though the pulled pork sandwich or crab cake sandwich (when they used snowflake rolls) are up there. I prefer the Haddonfield one the best, but I have a buddy that bounces at the Cherry Hill one and one that tends bar there as well. Either one you pick the female workers are very nice.

I agree, PJs hires some top notch talent.
 
I remember doing the sign-up for the Bionic... They sent an email about it prior to posting the Bionic on their website. Maybe, just maybe we will hear something soon... I mean the original sign-up for google, Samsung and Verizon, then not use all those precious email addresses?
 
I'm going to be really honest with you guys. I highly doubt pre-orders will start tomorrow. As you may know I use to be an Assistant Manager for Gamestop for many years. Usually when a new game was going to be available for reserve there would be a conference call the day before from the District Manager(usually early in the day, noon-2pm) letting us know to push it for good numbers. Which was then relayed to the CSR's. Which brings up the fact that nobody with a "source" in VZW has any solid info because there isn't any info to be had. Just my thoughts take it how you will.

Yea but this is Verizon. They seem to think it's more important to keep it secret then have their employees informed.
 
What do you think is better? Order pre-release or pickup on day of release in-store?
I prefer instant gratification and making sure everything is in-line with my unlimited data. So, In-store for me. However, if they start putting stuff on it I will become Incredible Hulk. NO ONE touches it. Let alone put dumb apps on it I will never use.
 
Medford is the only one in NJ I haven't been too. Only been to the township (Washington) one for lunch a few times. Maple Shade is good if you don't like crowds and has a some what manageable parking lot which is sacrilege for PJs.



Been on that bridge twice (15 minutes away)... it really scares my wife and I don't blame her.


I feel her pain. I take it everyday to and from work.
 
Hey everyone that was putting down Scotty... Maybe he's on to something.

Here's a tweet from britishturbo (Lee Johnston). U might remember that name from way earlier in the thread...

"Verizon Galaxy Nexus went on sale for pre order by Verizon reseller's today: issimo.me/hI6nl release date December 8th"

He appears to be someone in the know but once again take with a grain of salt

Yep. Just saw this on Google +. I mentioned him earlier in this thread. I follow him. He's a cool guy.

https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/106493827472880328627/albums/5680246341860179025
 
I prefer instant gratification and making sure everything is in-line with my unlimited data. So, In-store for me. However, if they start putting stuff on it I will become Incredible Hulk. NO ONE touches it. Let alone put dumb apps on it I will never use.


I've rarely have that issue w/ my Verizon store...for my thunderbolt they just activated the 4g similar card, put it in, and handed the phone too me...now my D1 was a different story but I needed the help there(1st android device)
 
By members private requests, here are some clarifications -

Don't forget, forum rules, those who call others dorks and nerds are dweebs. ;)
Although there may be an exemption for those who also call themselves dorks in the same post. Need a ruling here.
Name calling ok if target is a public figure of any sort and language used is within forum guidelines?

To a point.

Phases approved this response -

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Cheers, many thanks! :)

That said, BMX and p3droid are members here - if they join in the talks here in our forums (as BMX did during the Thunderbolt launch), then we will back them as we would anyone else with a no name-calling rule for common courtesy and dignity.

Please think of it like any other venue you know - it's ok to call the President some rough stuff on a forum because you may disagree with his public policies - but if he comes and has a town meeting, all are expected to just be polite and call him Mr. President. He enters the room knowing he has supporters and detractors and that decorum removes personalities and fosters discussion of issues. That's the best analogy I can give.

And as was done for the Bolt launch, if either would like to come here to talk, they'll be afforded their own thread as befitting their community status on this matter.

Please note the first sentence, please keep the expressions within the site rules.

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+1 to both.

Exactly - it's all about the context.

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Hmmmmmm. Could you clarify what exactly we're not supposed to do? We post all sorts of conversations w/manufacturer and carrier insiders all the time (including Steven's source!), so I don't understand what the issue is.

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See also - http://androidforums.com/samsung-ga...-orders-tomorrow-11-29-a-836.html#post3504537

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