Worried about a feature/something you read? Check here first!

[nyg010]

+1 on this, I would like to know as well, as GPS on my phone is a major usage point for me.

Here's a question I haven't seen anyone asking: Which GPS chip is in the Nexus? And, how good is it?

I have had horrible experiences with the GPS chips in earlier Samsung phones compared to Moto, etc. My OG Droid locks onto a GPS signal like a coon dog on the hunt. And when it needs to reacquire it only takes a few seconds, even cold.

Every Samsung phone I've ever dealt with, on the other hand, has taken forever (usually minutes in most cases, even on a hot re-acquisition!).

So does anyone know if the G-Nex is any better?

 

[ylexot]

So when's the buttons dissapear, it's plain black screen?? That seems pointless, may have well just put buttons.. Amirite?

No, you're not right. Sure, they're black when the phone is off, but if you at doing something like watching a movie, three space is used for displaying the movie. You can't do that with capacitive buttons.

 

[Gravytrain]

No, you're not right. Sure, they're black when the phone is off, but if you at doing something like watching a movie, three space is used for displaying the movie. You can't do that with capacitive buttons.

O okay..so that part of the screen is used as regular screen when buttons are not in use?

Eta: I just watched the video sean posted and it shows the buttons going from button to movie screen... Very nice

 

[daveydog]

Using the emulator I wasn't able to move or delete the built-in search bar at the top of the screen but I was able to add the normal search bar as a widget and move it around freely.

Uh I read that somewhere too, that you can't remove it... Seems un-android like. Not sure how I feel about having that permanently on my screen.... I'm also interested in hearing about the gps quality... That's huge for me.

 

[tpXXV]

Really random...but will the soft buttons have the option for haptic feedback?

 

[Deleted User]

Really random...but will the soft buttons have the option for haptic feedback?

I was wondering the same thing. I hope so. Post up if you find an answer anywhere.

 

[slbailey1]

Will the soft button rotate with the screen?

 

[Stigy]

Really random...but will the soft buttons have the option for haptic feedback?

I was wondering the same thing. I hope so. Post up if you find an answer anywhere.

People with XOOM's running HC have reported haptic feedback on soft buttons.

 

[jamor]

Will we miss the micro SD Card slot or do you guys think it's completely unnecessary anyways?

 

[Stigy]

I have had the same 16GB microSD card in the OG Droid since I got it and haven't needed more space. I don't think I will miss it at all.

There are a few microSD related threads if you want to read and see what other people are saying.

 

[jamor]

I have had the same 16GB microSD card in the OG Droid since I got it and haven't needed more space. I don't think I will miss it at all.

There are a few microSD related threads if you want to read and see what other people are saying.

Ah didn't see them I'll check it out.

I have an 8 GB card in my Incredible and I haven't used that up either.. Well I did once but that is because I had a ton of Nandroids that I forgot to delete. Those are huge.

 

[jamor]

Hmm I can't seem to locate a Micro SD Card thread..

 

[rexdog1888]

Hmm I can't seem to locate a Micro SD Card thread..

The op says something about storage & links to a thread, I think that's the one you're looking for

 

[novemberwhiskey]

Will the soft button rotate with the screen?

yes, and will disappear in some circumstances to increase screen size.

 

[jamor]

The op says something about storage & links to a thread, I think that's the one you're looking for

oh duh thanks.

 

[TroyBoy30]

according to this the search bar stay on every screen. and I thought this was strange

Using the camera exposed a major flaw in Ice Cream Sandwich, namely the lack of USB mass storage support (only media / picture transfer protocols are available). We can only hope this standard functionality will be restored in the very near future.

Galaxy Nexus HSPA+ first impressions (video) -- Engadget

 

[Stigy]

according to this the search bar stay on every screen. and I thought this was strange

Using the camera exposed a major flaw in Ice Cream Sandwich, namely the lack of USB mass storage support (only media / picture transfer protocols are available). We can only hope this standard functionality will be restored in the very near future.

Galaxy Nexus HSPA+ first impressions (video) -- Engadget

P3Droid be-bunked this showing his LTE Nexus mounted on his PC.

 

[Ken7]

Uh I read that somewhere too, that you can't remove it... Seems un-android like. Not sure how I feel about having that permanently on my screen.... I'm also interested in hearing about the gps quality... That's huge for me.

If Samsung had something to do with the GPS, we're in big trouble. I've yet to have a Samsung phone that had a fast and accurate GPS.

 

[Ken7]

Is there or will there be a heavy duty battery for the Nexus? IMO this is crucial for any LTE phone at this point.

 

[Gravytrain]

Is there or will there be a heavy duty battery for the Nexus? IMO this is crucial for any LTE phone at this point.

1850 is pretty solid IMO

 

[Ken7]

No such thing as 'pretty solid' for a standard battery on an LTE phone...especially if you're traveling. Been there done that. IMO it's a must.

 

[RichSz]

P3Droid be-bunked this showing his LTE Nexus mounted on his PC.

I heard it supported a different protocol. As long as I can plug it into my Win7 PC and have file access, I'm good.

 

[BenjaminH]

I apologize for the simplistic question but I've never had an Android device before. Does it handle (sync, transfer over) Microsoft Outlook well--Calendar, Email, Contacts?

Thanks so much.

 

[gemini846]

Anyone know if VZW is planning on locking anything up over the "pure google experience"?

 

[gemini846]

I apologize for the simplistic question but I've never had an Android device before. Does it handle (sync, transfer over) Microsoft Outlook well--Calendar, Email, Contacts?

Thanks so much.

You can sync things through gmail, or you can buy 3rd party aps to sync directly. I haven't tried any OTA updates, but I know plenty of people use it to access our exchange server.