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

[EllieN]

still laughing about the chaos from last night

 

[Rybnik]

Woo hoo, finally caught up, now to lunch So I can fall way behind again, lol!

OT:CFB

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Oregon Native, U of O Alum, Big Duck Fan!

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Awesome! I love Eugene, was there for most of my childhood, high school and College, only after did I move away. I hope to return to the area some day eventually, although I am enjoying the East Coast too. I am sad the Ducks didn't quite pull things off this year. They are a great team though, so maybe next year?, hopefully? Chip Kelley seems to be quite a ferocious coach. I think they are on the cusp of being able to win a NC, they just need a bit more diversity and flexibility to their strategy.

So, just called my Verizon Store. It's technically a Cellular Connection not a corporate store.

Seems official to me, he actually typed something into the computer before saying the 15th (I heard it in the background). I am now relaxed and confident I'm getting a GNex tomorrow morning!!

Good way to go, that's how I got mine reserved yesterday!

Some interesting insight into VZW corporate stores and who gets what pre-release information...

From JFMFT at Android Central

That explains a lot..I will try to remember this in 2013 when we are waiting for the Nexus 5

Nothing....yet. Waiting for the beautiful large screen. Lol.

he he!

Just got off the phone with my local store. They are expecting them in tomorrow morning. She took my name and number and is giving me a call when they come in to set up an appointment for me to pick it up.

Corporate, or non?

I hope I get called out tomorrow for being flat out wrong. I hope I get ridiculed and given a hard time for being wrong and we all have our shiny new phones tomorrow.

You should try calling a third party place. It seems a lot of them are sharing info in the last couple days...even if the corporate stores are remaining tight-lipped

Sorry, they cancelled tomorrow, and Thursday the 15th.

We have to skip right to Friday, and at that time it will be called 'today'.

Spaceballs-When Will Then be Now? - YouTube

Yes. She will be Nyxie. Named after the goddess of night since I have spent so many nights with you all.

That is so appropriate given your new avatar! BTW, I love that you chose your funniest avi as a sig for your posts, lol!

QFT

I'd quote the movie, but 90% is completely innapropriate! lol

Have you seen Kevin Smith's twitter?? 99% of everything he writes whether comments, interviews on shows, or his actual screenplays are inappropriate on this forum. Yet, most of it is indeed hilarious!!

Just confirmed my local corp store will have them tomorrow. They "just" found out. No reservations allowed, though

Yep, yep.

My local corporate store said that there was no news and no release tomorrow. She said she would have heard about it.

Others, here, say yes. I'm hoping for the latter.

Maybe the news is not everywhere, yet!? Yeah, nothing about anything Verizon has done here makes sense though!

Ha, I love that your avatar itself could be used as a nooooooo!! reference, but your using a squirel instead

Long time lurker, first time poster. I just had the corporate store in Spanish Fort, AL (on Mobile Bay in Southern Alabama) confirm that they have a "few" in stock and will be able to sell them tomorrow. I'll definitely be there at 9 when the store opens.

Many thanks to all the posters who have keep us up-to-date and entertained. I noticed I have given over 500 thanks before my first actual post! I also became a premium member because I really appreciate the job Phandroid and Android Forum do.

Awesome first post!! Welcome, officially! I think most of us start here as lurkers, then realize how special this place is, and just have to become a part of it.

PR just posted an odd article....before the White Razer on the PR Page, but also dated 12/13....

Verizon Introduces 4G LTE Faster Than Any New Network Technology In The Company

 

[noles172809]

Has anyone on here in the Northern VA area (Alexandria) called any stores? Im at work and cant call.

 

[JoJoCal19]

Seems to me the launch is on for tomorrow. Called my POC at my corp store and she said that starting today they are allowed to let us use the demo Nexus (had been keeping it strictly locked up in a cage) and she wouldn't flat out say yes it's launching tomorrow but she said that they will know tonight if they are for sure but don't worry she will be there at open for me. She is one of the strict ones and will not break a rule but she knows how I am with the phones so she is good at hinting around about stuff.

And on the other hand my bro-law who has some retail stores, told me that they are launching it tomorrow but he doesn't have his stock yet and doesn't know when he will.

 

[OfTheDamned]

You guys are using too much bandwidth!

Every time I hit f5, I gotta wait about 2 minutes.

There are over 14k people on the forum right now.

 

[Crudes]

So, not that anyone needs another "I spoke to a store rep today!" confirmation but I'm going to give you mine anyway

Went in to the Verizon Corporate Store in the Newport Jersey City Mall (NJ) and said to the girl "I know there hasn't been an official release from Verizon..." (this is where she started to nod and cut me off). She replied "No, it's official now. We will be releasing the Galaxy Nexus tomorrow morning. That's what my Manager just told me, and thats as official as I need. However, it's on a first come first serve basis."

Anyways, just thought I would share for poops and giggles. Verizon has succeeded in a 'soft' release.

 

[xGalaxyNexusx]

I hear you, Red. But remember, that statement from VZ was simply a reply to a blog's request. It wasn't a typical PR.

The blog got exactly what we got for the last month or so. "We don't know, sign up for the info, it'll be some time this year."

Totally canned response.

Almost worthless, IMO.

I've been looking for almost 20 minutes... can't find it. What was the statement? I'm assuming your quoted statement above was a summary of it, but I'd like to hear what was said. Do you happen to have a link or know what page of the thread it was on?

 

[Duluke]

Maybe "White RAZR" is really code for Galaxy Nexus... hmmm

White Razr = Great White Buffalo = Unicorn = GNex?

 

[nader2013]

The key is reading into what they said. They said they will have a press release to send availability. They didn't say they would send a press release BEFORE availability... So as long as they send one, they have met their promise. I still think we will see it today, but I suppose it could be tomorrow.

I see what you are saying. I'm thinking that they wouldn't go through the trouble of updating us today that it is still on track for being released by the end of the year if they are going to announce availability by tomorrow. It's going to be a long 17 days of winter break with no phone.

 

[soy.lor.n]

They didn't say they would send a press release BEFORE availability...

This is EXACTLY the thought I had. It fits their actions in the past. They send out the announcement, just not necessarily before it comes... Giving them your email is definitely not the fastest way to find out about a new phone...

 

[litobirdy]

This made my day! Thank you so much. You rock

that poem/song needs to be on the first Post of the epic thread

 

[Bizoner]

TWISM, I see that you are from Nebraska. Are you a 311 fan?!

Oh, oh, me too. I grew up in NE as a 311 fan. I caught some of their shows at Sokol & the park. I used to run into Chad's mom at Joe Vodas back in the day.

 

[jaydotelloh]

I dont know what everyone is all excited about. Do you all REALLLLLLY think that Verizon is going to let the Gnex get in the way of the WHITE Razr...

I mean.. ITS WHITE!!!

 

[Schex13]

I just called a store in NoVa and tried a different tactic. I started out asking about my parents phones that are on my plan. I said "so I can have their phones shipped and pick up the Nexus tomorrow" and the guy said "yeah, oh... let me check your account." He said the upgrades were fine, but then asked about the phone and I said the GN and he goes.. "Well, it's not out yet." He told me to check online after midnight and actually said he had cases for it but no demo. Hmph, that's a start.

I wish I could join in the jubilation you guys have. My folks are up in NY and I have the too many things that require the corporate store. They've all been so silent around here...

 

[soapinmouth]

just called my local corporate store, that has had nexus stock forever and is the one that let me test it out earlier. They told me they have not gotten any word on a launch tomorrow, i still set up a 10am appointment though, this kinda scares me I don't want to get up and head over there for nothing....

 

[COHusker]

Anyone else contemplating getting the White RAZR tomorrow? I've been planning on the Nexus, but the white Razr looks soooo cool!

/hides under desk

 

[jkc120]

So where's the guy whose rep told him he'd buy the phone for him if it came out Thursday? That CSR is going to eat crow. hahahahah

 

[atrain311]

Called my Corp store again and the SAME lady (Wendy) told me they have heard nothing at all and that I should sign up for the email, because that's how I will find out. I told her that I did that once before and the email came two days after the phone released and she said "Oh, sorry, but we have heard nothing about a release."

Once again, GRRRRRRR.

 

[ShakeAndBake]

Went to my Verizon Corp store during my lunch break, confirmed with my CSR that everything is still on for tomorrow morning. He even checked with his manager who confirmed that tomorrow morning is when they can sell it.

My CSR was even using a Galaxy Nexus as his personal mobile device! He let me use it for a few minutes (first time I've seen it in person). I think he said that he got it yesterday or the day before. Also had him put an extended battery on hold for me. We were comparing the battery cover included with the extended battery and did not notice a perceivable difference in thickness between it and the stock battery cover.

It has to be a very good sign if reps are using the Nexus as their personal devices now!

 

[davey11]

There are over 14k people on the forum right now.

Thanks for responding! (about 40 posts later...hahah)

I been to a bunch of forums, but this thread could possibly be the biggest one in history.

Ok now to get prepared to wait a bunch when I hit the submit button.

 

[Grendil]

So where's the guy whose rep told him he'd buy the phone for him if it came out Thursday? That CSR is going to eat crow. hahahahah

Well, depends on the exact particulars of the agreement. They may be selling some in various parts of the country, maybe just not in his town.

 

[NexusMe]

I know this is off topic but if anyone can help with my question that would be awesome:

Whenever I am signed in to my account all of the phones other that the fruits are 50 dollars off, but I don't see any promotional markings on the page on the top "$50 dollar discount" or whatever they usually say. I am just wondering if this will show up (if the gnex does sell tomorrow) when I go to purchase the phone at the store tomorrow?

 

[MMcCraryNJ]

Lots of good vibes in here today!

Looks like more and more stores are getting the green light for tomorrow. I'm feeling good for tomorrow.

Here is my plan: I've decided that if the Nexus goes up for sale online tonight at midnight, I'm going to order online for (hopefully) delivery on Friday. I'd rather wait another day (since I've waited so long anyway, one more day isn't a big deal) to get mine untouched in the box. I have this, I guess it's a nervous tick, with devices where before I turn the thing on, I NEED to fully charge the battery. No matter how many people say it doesn't matter, I always get paranoid that turning it on before a full charge will mess with the battery stats and isn't good for the battery in general. I also fear the scenario where the rep comes out from the back with the box already opened...and then I get paranoid that the device was already turned on and played with. I'd rather just have it unopened and untouched.

However, if it isn't on sale online until Thursday/Friday and I won't get it till next week, I'll probably just deal with it.

 

[NexusMe]

I know this is off topic but if anyone can help with my question that would be awesome:

Whenever I am signed in to my account all of the phones other that the fruits are 50 dollars off, but I don't see any promotional markings on the page on the top "$50 dollar discount" or whatever they usually say. I am just wondering if this will show up (if the gnex does sell tomorrow) when I go to purchase the phone at the store tomorrow?

 

[soy.lor.n]

While I normally agree with you, I'm LEANING toward Percy for Perseverance.

hmmm...I have heard that it's bad luck to name your baby before he comes, but that it's ok to have a name (or a few) in mind. Just as long as it's not completely decided beforehand.