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

[X24]

BTW this awesome article explains why Verizon can lock the RAZR bootloader, but not lock the SGN bootloader: It is Illegal for Verizon to Lock Some Bootloaders | xda-developers

Also explains how Verizon is breaking the law with the TBolt. Really, really interesting read.

Extremely intriguing. I'm actually surprised Verizon couldn't get the restriction removed.

Thanks google

 

[HanSolo]

BTW this awesome article explains why Verizon can lock the RAZR bootloader, but not lock the SGN bootloader: It is Illegal for Verizon to Lock Some Bootloaders | xda-developers

Also explains how Verizon is breaking the law with the TBolt. Really, really interesting read.

Wow. Why aren't there class action lawsuits against Verizon? This is mildly upsetting.

 

[BabyBlues]

Interesting distraction you provided to keep me from 16k!

I already read the article and am back - what's taking you so long??

 

[zanoodi]

Not using the phone I can say I like the placement of the lens over the OG. I could never get used to it and was always fingering it.

Did you buy it dinner first?

 

[RadYOacTiVe]

gotta look like i'm working too!

I already read the article and am back - what's taking you so long??

 

[cereal killer]

CK, I would almost pull the trigger on the RAZR too. But those two things you mentioned are why I will go with the GNex. Knowing that if I needed to I can swap batteries or even do a battery pull. And I have never had a true nexus phone. I want to see what it is like to have immediate updates. I think I am going to miss the build and call quality of moto though. Congrats on your decision, it is not a bad one at all.

You will LOVE the Nexus. Enjoy it brutha!!

As an fYI a "battery pull" is done via Power and Volume key

 

[pcj]

So if the Gnex uses block c they can't cap bandwidth?

 

[BabyBlues]

Did you buy it dinner first?

hahahahaha! (thank you for putting my thoughts into words!)

gotta look like i'm working too!

I am lucky that my computer screen is not visible unless you walk around my desk to stand by me.

 

[thrifty]

I've got a question for y'all.

What are the chances that in less then two years this phone will turn into the slow, rebooting, can't even play a high quality video that my OG. droid has become..?

 

[BabyBlues]

I've got a question for y'all.

What are the chances that in less then two years this phone will turn into the slow, rebooting, can't even play a high quality video that my OG. droid has become..?

Slim and none.

 

[rpretzel]

So if the Gnex uses block c they can't cap bandwidth?

I think that's the general message.

 

[RadYOacTiVe]

I will have probably moved on to a new phone by then!

I've got a question for y'all.

What are the chances that in less then two years this phone will turn into the slow, rebooting, can't even play a high quality video that my OG. droid has become..?

 

[X24]

I've got a question for y'all.

What are the chances that in less then two years this phone will turn into the slow, rebooting, can't even play a high quality video that my OG. droid has become..?

I'm not sure... My OG has a few glitches every now and then, and I can't remember if it's always been like this, or if I'm just getting more impatient

 

[jaydotelloh]

So if the Gnex uses block c they can't cap bandwidth?

I don't think so. They can still sell capped data plans, but I don't believe they can throttle you if you use a ton of data.

 

[RadYOacTiVe]

CK:

Motorola Plans to Bring Ice Cream Sandwich to Devices Just 6 Weeks After Google Releases It - Droid Life: A Droid Community Blog

 

[zanoodi]

hahahahaha! (thank you for putting my thoughts into words!)

You're welcome.

I am lucky that my computer screen is not visible unless you walk around my desk to stand by me.

+1

 

[ZachMob]

BTW this awesome article explains why Verizon can lock the RAZR bootloader, but not lock the SGN bootloader: It is Illegal for Verizon to Lock Some Bootloaders | xda-developers

Also explains how Verizon is breaking the law with the TBolt. Really, really interesting read.

There is probably a loophole in the law that allows Verizon to legally get away with locking bootloaders.

 

[BabyBlues]

There is probably a loophole in the law that allows Verizon to legally get away with locking bootloaders.

Or they figured no one would really sit down and figure out they're doing it illegally.

 

[rpretzel]

Or they figured no one would really sit down and figure out they're doing it illegally.

Bingo! I think we have a winner!

 

[Stigy]

Probably a loophole somewhere that lets them get away with it.

 

[BabyBlues]

Was procrastinating (what else is new) and found this - I think no matter what phone any of us choose you'll have to agree that we are all lucky to be able to use them:

 

[ZachMob]

Or they figured no one would really sit down and figure out they're doing it illegally.

Verizon has a team of lawyers. If it was blatantly illegal, they likely wouldn't do it. It is more likely that one of the clauses is open to interpretation which its lawyers can argue in court.

 

[HanSolo]

CK:

Motorola Plans to Bring Ice Cream Sandwich to Devices Just 6 Weeks After Google Releases It - Droid Life: A Droid Community Blog

If it doesn

 

[AntimonyER]

Yeah just one more reason to get mad at Verizon. I am sure they have made appropriate political contributions to the necessary authorities (kind of like how certain people get certain numbered posts around here to make sure their violation is never prosecuted, or better yet, have convinced them their actions are in the best interests of the consumer.

 

[Member138406]

Was the touch sensitive bezel to bring up the soft keys a rumor that got debunked?