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

[HanSolo]

Link to that review please

I think it was this one: Motorola Droid RAZR Review: So Close, Yet So Far | TechCrunch

One thing I noticed rather quickly is that the Droid RAZR is hot. Yes, it

 

[rpretzel]

Sorry if this has been discussed before. I was offline for three days, and...you know...

Did anyone notice on the training materials that was posted a couple days ago that the HTC ReHound is listed as having a Zero Shutter Lag camera, but the Nexus is not?

I'm sure it was not mentioned for the GNex cuz there's only so much room to list all the cool features, but I was surprised to see it listed for the ReHound. That's the first I've heard of it having the fast camera.

Galaxy Nexus Training materials and comparison charts arriving at Verizon Stores | 9to5Google | Beyond Good and Evil

 

[HanSolo]

Just maybe its not VZ but Google/Samsung

Google and Samsung continue to bungle the Galaxy Nexus launch

I don't buy that article. BMX, who works for Google, has said that it's in VZ's court.

If the GNEX is delayed into Dec, I'll probably wait until Q1 or Q2 to see what is out there. My incredible isn't dying.

Yes, and also CES will be early next year, with a new crop of phones to look forward to. This is really, really irritating.

 

[AntimonyER]

Just maybe its not VZ but Google/Samsung

Google and Samsung continue to bungle the Galaxy Nexus launch

If it releases on 11/17, I will be happy to put full blame on Google/Samsung. After that point, it is on Verizon, unless the European version doesn't launch either.

 

[RadYOacTiVe]

DroidLife just posted a holiday double data promo, 4GB for $30 for those of you that are not on the unlimited plan.

Verizon to Run “Double Data” Promo During November? 4GB of Data For Just $30? – Droid Life: A Droid Community Blog

 

[mongstradamus]

I would have loved to get a SGSII 2 months ago...but then I think about it, and I'm glad I held off. Just like I wish I would have held off for the Nexus S instead of going for the Vibrant on T-Mobile. Lack of software/update support from TMO, Touchwiz is not so great, bad GPS chips in the first wave of devices ignored with no fix in sight, never getting Gingerbread, carrier releases an updated model less than 6 months after and EOL's the Vibrant shortly after that, etc.

Don't get me wrong, the GSII is a very nice device. But if you don't want any of that crap, the Nexus is where it's at. And also, I would not be surprised if some of the US models get the cold shoulder from the carrier when it comes time for the ICS update (ahem, T-Mobile)

This is the sole reason I am not going to upgrade to any phone that still has gb on it. you never know when you will get ics. I know you can go custom rom route, but who knows when there will be an stable enough rom to use daily.

What is really frustrating the more they delay the gn the longer it will take for other devices to come out. To play devils advocate vzw did say by end of year. When companies usually say that I expect it to be released at the tail end as opposed to earlier.

 

[HanSolo]

DroidLife just posted a holiday double data promo, 4GB for $30 for those of you that are not on the unlimited plan.

Verizon to Run

 

[iceman64]

I don't buy that article. BMX, who works for Google, has said that it's in VZ's court.



Yes, and also CES will be early next year, with a new crop of phones to look forward to. This is really, really irritating.

@Han
If I'm not mistaken a few thread ago someone reported that vz was waiting for Google. Not sure if it was a link or someone had a source!

 

[mongstradamus]

I'm starting to feel some Bionic vibes over the seeming delays. Not a good sign.

Back in the Bionic thread someone asked me what was my cut-off date for waiting. I said Black Friday. When I said it, I thought for sure I'd never even get close to that date.

If we don't get a Verizon-official date for the Nexus release by Black Friday (yeah, that seems farfetched, but so did 11/7 without a release announcement), I'm strongly considering jumping ship to AT&T.

Yeah, I know, who cares, I'm a blip on Verizon's radar, even less than that, blah blah blah. I wouldn't do it as a statement. I'd do it for peace of mind, for an SGSII with LTE, and for a cheaper plan. I don't get near 2 GB of data a month, and just because I'm on 4G doesn't mean I'm going to be streaming movies like crazy. That's what I have my tv for.

So, that's it. If no announcement by Black Friday, I'm done.

What phone would you get on att there is no ics devices coming out anytime soon?

 

[AntimonyER]

Right. What a wonderful way to lull users into using more data, get them used to it, and then once the promotional period is over, nail them for using the same amount of data.

Well it sounds like it is a promo period to get the offer, but the data cap is permanent once you get it. Kind of like the $20 off data some people have.

 

[BLD]

I have been reading this thread for over a month now, but I just received a bit of info from my cellular rep (he owns a company that resells for Verizon). I informed him of the recent rumors (Nov. 21st) so he called his Samsung Rep. (literally just got off the phone) and they stated it was in Verizon's internal testing and that date sounded about right. He also told me that I shouldn't look for it before the first week in December.

"Things like this always get pushed back. I've been in this business too long not to know." Which is over 25 years.

/my2cents

Del

Except what he and we don't know is if the push back that he expects hasn't already happened. Remember the SGN was already thought to be released on first the 3rd then the 10th and then the 17th. Any of those could be push backs on the release date.

 

[HanSolo]

@Han
If I'm not mistaken a few thread ago someone reported that vz was waiting for Google. Not sure if it was a link or someone had a source!

I don't think there was a link.

What phone would you get on att there is no ics devices coming out anytime soon?

Probably the Skyrocket. I can probably be patient for a dev to come out with a stock ICS rom. I know, not the perfect option, but a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.

 

[drbugsmn]

Atari releases some cool "classic" games for android

Atari releases Greatest Hits game pack for AndroidAndroidGuys

On topic, imagine how nice they would look on that big screen!

 

[kcs7272]

I CAN'T TAKE IT ANYMORE!!!!!#!####
I am going back to a dumb phone so I don't have to EVER go through this again!!!!!

Ohhhhh, the Pantech Breakout looks like a nice alternative to the GNex!! NOT! !!!!

HELP I'M LOSING IT!!!!!

 

[HanSolo]

Well it sounds like it is a promo period to get the offer, but the data cap is permanent once you get it. Kind of like the $20 off data some people have.

I think I might have gotten the wrong impression, then. I read it off pcmag's article, and they're kind of vague:

Verizon is launching a sweet, if potentially dangerous, deal for all 4G LTE smartphone owners: for a limited time it will double your data cap.
The promotion begins on Tuesday, Nov. 8, just three days before Verizon begins selling its second dual-core 4G LTE smartphone, the Motorola Droid RAZR (pictured left). The carrier hasn't announced an end date for the promotion yet.
Current data plans on Verizon cost $30/month for 2GB; $50/month for 5GB; $80/month for 10GB; $20/month to use 2GB on a mobile hotspot. During the promotion period, for instance, you can get 4GB of data for $30/month, and so forth.

source article

 

[mongstradamus]

I don't think there was a link.



Probably the Skyrocket. I can probably be patient for a dev to come out with a stock ICS rom. I know, not the perfect option, but a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.

Do you have lte in Chicago? I need to do an little more research on comparisons between original sgs2 and skyrocket thought I heard screen wasn't as nice on skyrocket?

 

[BabyBlues]

I CAN'T TAKE IT ANYMORE!!!!!#!####
I am going back to a dumb phone so I don't have to EVER go through this again!!!!!

Ohhhhh, the Pantech Breakout looks like a nice alternative to the GNex!! NOT! !!!!

HELP I'M LOSING IT!!!!!

Losing it? You mean you still had some?

 

[Member112085]

Han, did your sister ever text you back?

 

[DH in DC]

DroidLife just posted a holiday double data promo, 4GB for $30 for those of you that are not on the unlimited plan.

Not to rile anyone up, and perhaps I am mis-reading this, but....

What do you think is the meaning of the third red bar in the screenshot-- which says "Samsung Nexus Nov. 28-Dec. 25"? In my mind, this raises a couple questions. One, what implications does this have for the date of availability for the Nexus? Two, would the "Double Data" promo be available for purchasers of the Nexus (or is the promo over Nov. 27)?

Apologies if I mis-read. Glad to be aboard.

 

[Old Member]

Prediction: Galaxy Nexus Pre-Orders will Begin exactly 15 days AFTER 11/11/11 at 12:01 a.m. 11/25/11. It will ship on 11/29/11. The Nexus will be available in stores 12/1/11. Mark it down.

 

[HanSolo]

Do you have lte in Chicago? I need to do an little more research on comparisons between original sgs2 and skyrocket thought I heard screen wasn't as nice on skyrocket?

Yes, AT&T has LTE in Chicago now. Other LTE areas for them include Athens, GA; Baltimore, Boston, D.C.; Atlanta, Dallas-Forth Worth, Houston, and San Antonio.

Skyrocket specs:

1.5GHz dual-core processor;
4.5 Super AMOLED Plus display with 800 x 480 resolution;
LTE;
1GB RAM;
16GB storage (expandable to 32GB with microSD card);
8-megapixel camera;
1080p video capture;
NFC;
1850mAh battery
$249.99.

Not perfect; it's basically an SGSII with LTE. I can live with it if Verizon refuses to play ball.

Han, did your sister ever text you back?

Nope, not yet. I'm mulling giving her a call during lunch, but my wife says not to.

 

[Stigy]

I just noticed the bottom of that leak by Droid-Life. I was going to say its just advertising until I saw the RAZR and Rezound dates. Both of those are release dates of the phone (11/11 and 11/14), but not sure what the end dates are. Considering I've seen RAZR commercials all over TV I know they are not TV advertising and we are seeing displays go up in stores so therefore its definitely not in-store advertising.

I just hope its not the 27th.

 

[AntimonyER]

Not to rile anyone up, and perhaps I am mis-reading this, but....

What do you think is the meaning of the third red bar in the screenshot-- which says "Samsung Nexus Nov. 28-Dec. 25"? In my mind, this raises a couple questions. One, what implications does this have for the date of availability for the Nexus? Two, would the "Double Data" promo be available for purchasers of the Nexus (or is the promo over Nov. 27)?

Apologies if I mis-read. Glad to be aboard.

Welcome to the forums! I think this is again a leaked advertising sheet. Up until this weekend we were pretty sure they just weren't advertising the GNex until a week or two after it launched, to try to sell more RAZRs and Rezounds.

 

[zx10droid]

Lurking for 23k????

 

[zx10droid]

Win! 17k and 23k belong to me, nothing left but the Nexus now!