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

[nyg010]

Thats the thing though, these "top secret" release dates are not just with Verizon, it goes for mostly ever tech company (including Apple to some degree). You KNOW people want to know dates, why not tell them? Even if it is later than expected- at least your loyal customers KNOW not to go somewhere else. Am I making sense or do I sound like a crackhead? lol

If we told you, Verizon would have to kill you.

 

[AcousticRx]

The more i try to think about this rationally, I come to the conclusion there has to be some actual problem with the phone.

Verizon has hundreds/thousands (not really sure how many) of people lined up at their door begging to pay them $300 (and sign up for two more years of their service), not just taking the money and running is absurd.

Well precedence says that if that's the case, we'd have already heard OR will hear by today that that was the issue all along.

Interesting that we haven't heard from The Source yet.
(I don't know why I capitalized his name...its not like he's a deity )

 

[BabyBlues]

I would certainly not get a white one... White phones look too 2001: A Space Odyssey outdated and cheap to me. But that's just me...

It's looks to fruity to me. Same reason I never jumped on the white back for the Dinc.

 

[Crashumbc]

The information is/was supposed to kept internal, without all of these "leaks" people would not be upset about a possible missed release date. If anything, blame the people who are leaking supposed information when they should not be doing it.

Let me put it this way, you go to see a magician, he stands up in front of you and SWEARS the floating girl is not a trick not a illusion. You look behind the curtain and see the wires. Now just because you looked and have proof that he lied. Does the fact that you looked negate the fact that he lied?

Just because we weren't "supposed" to know does not change the fact that VZW had a date and pushed it. Sorry.

 

[Basement06]

Wow...about to hit 70k!

 

[woodraskam]

Call a store near you the phone has been delayed with no date given. The meetings over. Hopefully the Costco happens. 12/14

Not saying your wrong, but could you add some details to establish how you know this?

 

[BabyBlues]

Thats the thing though, these "top secret" release dates are not just with Verizon, it goes for mostly ever tech company (including Apple to some degree). You KNOW people want to know dates, why not tell them? Even if it is later than expected- at least your loyal customers KNOW not to go somewhere else. Am I making sense or do I sound like a crackhead? lol

Makes sense to me. A date with a disclaimer that it could be pushed would go a long way. But it's pretty lose-lose for them any way you look at it.

 

[nyg010]

Nice Analogy, well put lol.

Let me put it this way, you go to see a magician, he stands up in front of you and SWEARS the floating girl is not a trick not a illusion. You look behind the curtain and see the wires. Now just because you looked and have proof that he lied. Does the fact that you looked negate the fact that he lied?

Just because we weren't "supposed" to know does not change the fact that VZW had a date and pushed it. Sorry.

 

[statepenn03]

I wonder what PRs Verizon will have for us today?

 

[AcousticRx]

Thats the thing though, these "top secret" release dates are not just with Verizon, it goes for mostly ever tech company (including Apple to some degree). You KNOW people want to know dates, why not tell them? Even if it is later than expected- at least your loyal customers KNOW not to go somewhere else. Am I making sense or do I sound like a crackhead? lol

To a certain extent, I can understand why Apple doesn't leak ANYTHING. They ultimately protect themselves b/c ignorance is bliss and less frustration. BUT, Apple is rather timely for the most part. This is a whole new situation. Apple announced in October, and phone was released 7 days later. So overall, how this whole situation was handled between Google, Samsung, and carriers needs to be re-thought.

 

[Sketchr]

Am I the only one that doesn't like the idea of a white one?

Case and bumperless, the colors on a black iPhone pop a lot more than they do on a white one. The black makes the colors and blacks richer...

 

[Stigy]

Not saying your wrong, but could you add some details to establish how you know this?

Check this post: http://androidforums.com/samsung-ga...-steven-gets-free-nexus-1387.html#post3603953

 

[eibook]

Thats the thing though, these "top secret" release dates are not just with Verizon, it goes for mostly ever tech company (including Apple to some degree). You KNOW people want to know dates, why not tell them? Even if it is later than expected- at least your loyal customers KNOW not to go somewhere else. Am I making sense or do I sound like a crackhead? lol

I know first hand that Motorola has a problem with dates...

Exhibit 1-XOOM 4G upgrade

 

[durangojim]

For anyone wondering what the Incipio Double Cover case is from Verizon, here's the info. Only difference is the Verizon version doesn't come with a screen protector. My wife has one on her iphone and it's pretty nice.
Incipio Samsung Galaxy Nexus SILICRYLIC Hard Shell Case with Silicone Core, Samsung Galaxy Nexus Cases, Samsung Galaxy Nexus Covers, Samsung Galaxy Nexus Accessories, Samsung Galaxy Nexus Protection, Galaxy Nexus Cases

 

[woodraskam]

Check this post: http://androidforums.com/samsung-ga...-steven-gets-free-nexus-1387.html#post3603953

I meant the meeting's over part. Sorry, I should've clarified. If so what was the meeting about?

 

[49er]

Might as well stay up for the 70k moment...

 

[MMcCraryNJ]

Am I the only one that doesn't like the idea of a white one?

You're not the only one. It's just my opinion, but I think the whole "white" phone thing is just kinda....eck. When the first white iPhone came out everyone bum rushed Apple stores to get it, and everyone was like, "omg look at my new iphone! It's white!!!" It was almost like Apple gave them the white one to feel different.

It kinda reminds me of this

That Black Guy Must Be Doing Well Cuz Everything He Owns Is White - YouTube

 

[droiiid]

So is anybody still doing the no-shave Nexus thing? Just me?

What about that dude who shaved half his beard off the other day since this Friday was all but a lock?

 

[eibook]

I wonder what PRs Verizon will have for us today?

3G coverage has been upgraded in .....

 

[hgray]

I stepped out of my office for a minute and the forum is on fire again!

 

[nyg010]

Right, but my question is why even have troll "leaks." Why don't these big companies just leak it themselves, even if it is a date later than expected for added protection- what could be the reason that release dates are kept so top secret? Thats my only question.

To a certain extent, I can understand why Apple doesn't leak ANYTHING. They ultimately protect themselves b/c ignorance is bliss and less frustration. BUT, Apple is rather timely for the most part. This is a whole new situation. Apple announced in October, and phone was released 7 days later. So overall, how this whole situation was handled between Google, Samsung, and carriers needs to be re-thought.

 

[johninc]

I know I won't get post #70,000, but I'm honored to be here on page 1400! Thanks Steven and all the mods, posters, and lurkers. C'mon VZW, let my people go!

 

[AntimonyER]

Why would anyone want a white one, when the black one with the screen off looks so sexy?

 

[eibook]

So is anybody still doing the no-shave Nexus thing? Just me?

What about that dude who shaved half his beard off the other day since this Friday was all but a lock?

I am not shaving...but that's just because i'm too lazy..

But I do like your idea

 

[IM RED-Y]

The more i try to think about this rationally, I come to the conclusion there has to be some actual problem with the phone.

Verizon has hundreds/thousands (not really sure how many) of people lined up at their door begging to pay them $300 (and sign up for two more years of their service), not just taking the money and running is absurd.

This Bery tiny portion of their customers who are nowwaiting to shell out $300 for a new phone will be there when try do announce a release date and subsequently sell this phone. Most all of these waiting already pay for their service today and will only be agreeing to extend by contract for a longer term.