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

[EKG]

I doubt BMX is actually gonna give anything away. He is probably just doing it for attention. He'll probably just say he gave it to someone who happens to be a buddy and never actually do it.

Yeah I have my doubts, but I'm holding on to hope!

Also, I am sure you all have probably already seen this, but there is an extended video of the 1080p from the Nexus that was displayed when ICS was announced.

https://plus.google.com/111962077049890418486/posts/EJxn8T21H5o

 

[EarlyMon]

I thought about sarcasm tags, but it seemed clear that sarcasm was dripping from every one of those words.

-Nkk

I got it, but you'd be surprised how many people would have read that seriously!

 

[tluley51]

I actually just chatted with my buddy who works at ATT and asked him if you guys get training and accessories, how long after that is usually the release of the phone? He said usually within a week, sometimes within days, and rarely beyond a week, but did say it has happened before. Sometimes 2 weeks. But from what other people are saying, I think I am back on board with the 17th.

 

[IgnatiusXIX]

Uhhhh...people, it's a phone. This is a forum about phones. Nothing in here will change your life or take it from you. Though, it may make your life simpler-that's it.

Chill. They're phones and i've noticed a lot of alarming issues in here about severe addictive personalities. A tad bit scary if I may say.

This sort of behavior is the number one reason I never actively join forums. I dont know why I decided to jump in here when I did. Sometimes its really a pain to read some of the crap that winds up on here... whether its modded out or not.

I guess I finally pulled the trigger and joined because of the radically new OS we'll be seeing. I assume having easy access and communication with the AF community would aid in learning and maximizing ICS's potential.

 

[Sushibagel]

<<<< I just realized I'm a regular member now!!!

Although I'm not quite sure if I should consider that a good or bad thing. It may just mean this forum has consumed too much of my life now lol

 

[Steven58]

I thought about sarcasm tags, but it seemed clear that sarcasm was dripping from every one of those words.

-Nkk

It was... We appreciate your kind words. We work HARD to keep peace, to keep you guys informed and and to keep this place safe. Stuff like to today makes the job difficult and unpleasant for me, so I appreciate your guys' cooperation so we concentrate on the important stuff, which is getting the info out to you.

 

[Smartphone]

Olosnah,
I'm excited too and thanks for the information from your sister. I was just thinking / wondering, is her cell with verizon? If it is, maybe texting her for details might not be best. If she its higher up, she might be bring spied on. If she has verizon cell, maybe you could call her on a landline for details.

Okay, I texted my sister thusly:

(and yes, my wife actually did say I need to see someone for this, just not her.)

She texted back thusly:

I texted back thusly:
She texted back thusly:
I&#8217;m excited, guys! I&#8217;m very excited!

 

[MoPhoMan]

This sort of behavior is the number one reason I never actively join forums.

It's exactly why I joined. I like knowing I'm not alone in my geekness.

 

[mongstradamus]

I&#8217;m sure I&#8217;m missing something, but I&#8217;m not understanding all this Google Music thing. How could they be announcing a release of Google Music when a bunch of us are already using it?

I thought it was to buy music with limited record company backing?

 

[MoPhoMan]

I thought it was to buy music with limited record company backing?

It has been rumored for some time that an announcement would be made soon between Google and one/some labels.

All I know for sure is Google Music will sound Incredible on my new Galaxy Nexus. (See how I made this back on topic - talent!)

 

[Sushibagel]

Off Topic but I've decided there are way too many East Coasters on this forum. It's funny because it absolutely dies in here at the same time every day. Around 4pm (West Coast Time) while all the East Coast people are commuting home/eating dinner.

 

[IgnatiusXIX]

It's exactly why I joined. I like knowing I'm not alone in my geekness.

I understand. And I don't fault you or those who opinions you share on that matter. But there is a line. And I believe its somewhere near this behavior-- Quite literally harassing VZW CS reps for no particular reason (though you will tell yourselves that you did so because you were hoping to gather unpublished information; even more respectable). And fighting about a joke that you didn't catch because you are so wrapped up in a superficial thing and were emotionally hurt when you found out it was an obvious joke.

Its one thing to be excited-- we all are. Its another entirely to let something like this consume you. Sorry, just my two pennies.

 

[th0r615]

Looks like the release is around the 21st:

The Nexus twitter just said that 10 chances to win over 10 days starting tomorrow.

 

[Stigy]

10 days, 10 Nexii (nexuses?!)

 

[tluley51]

Win a Galaxy Nexus through twitter. Follow @googlenexus for your chance to win!

 

[Dubbin1]

Looks like the release is around the 21st:

The Nexus twitter just said that 10 chances to win over 10 days starting tomorrow.

That doesn't mean it will end on the release day.

 

[EarlyMon]

I understand. And I don't fault you or those who opinions you share on that matter. But there is a line. And I believe its somewhere near this behavior-- Quite literally harassing VZW CS reps for no particular reason (though you will tell yourselves that you did so because you were hoping to gather unpublished information; even more respectable). And fighting about a joke that you didn't catch because you are so wrapped up in a superficial thing and were emotionally hurt when you found out it was an obvious joke.

Its one thing to be excited-- we all are. Its another entirely to let something like this consume you. Sorry, just my two pennies.

Well, best to just mention at this point, around here, we attack issues and not each other and let's all be polite.

Mr. Politenessman says that so many problems can be solved with politeness - and we do not endorse harassing CSRs or anyone.

 

[MoPhoMan]

I understand. And I don't fault you or those who opinions you share on that matter. But there is a line. And I believe its somewhere near this behavior-- Quite literally harassing VZW CS reps for no particular reason (though you will tell yourselves that you did so because you were hoping to gather unpublished information; even more respectable). And fighting about a joke that you didn't catch because you are so wrapped up in a superficial thing and were emotionally hurt when you found out it was an obvious joke.

Its one thing to be excited-- we all are. Its another entirely to let something like this consume you. Sorry, just my two pennies.

OK, maybe the better response would have been: I joined this forum because it makes me feel normal.

 

[RichSz]

To demonstrate my ignorance for the evening, what is a soft launch? Does it mean the product is for sale with no fanfare or does it mean inventory is limited like a early production run?

I heard the term in Ocean's Thirteen but want to understand it in this context.

 

[IgnatiusXIX]

Quickly linking to +Android's Free Nexus Challenge. Sorry if its already up:

https://plus.google.com/104629412415657030658/posts/BtcEj3vVwAu

 

[BabyBlues]

Welcome. Like I mentioned to someone else earlier today, If your girlfriend and you both get GNex you'll be able to use the Andriod Beam feature in ICS. I think that's a pretty cool feature. I won't have anyone to beam with.

I won't either

I propose we institute a rule: for every hour you are online on this forum, you need to drink 1 beer, to ensure continued chillitude. (is that a word?)

I wouldn't even be conscious

 

[th0r615]

That doesn't mean it will end on the release day.

I know, and I hope I'm wrong... but the last Nexus release had the same give away and ended just before it became available.

 

[AndroidFanKyle]

We are excited to announce the Galaxy Nexus Challenge with 10 chances over 10 days for fans around the world to win a Galaxy Nexus, the first phone with Android 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich.

A new Challenge will launch daily from 11/12 to 11/21, testing a wide range of skills. Head over to Twitter to check out the rules. Challenge 1 launches tomorrow at 9am Pacific Time!

Probably reading too much in to this, but wouldn't this align with a 11/21 VZW release?

EDIT: Disregard - another post beat me to it. My apologies.

 

[brightside]

That doesn't mean it will end on the release day.

I agree that it doesn't mean that it has to end on launch day, but it seems pretty reasonable to me that the 21st is it.

 

[EdenObscured]

I registered just so I can say that the Galaxy Nexus will be my first smartphone besides my work blackberry.

I have been using a moto KRZR for voice and text all this time. Everyday that passes with no announcement makes me sadder.

Please Verizon, announce the DATE!!!