Galaxy Nexus Watering Hole - Page 493

breadnatty08 · January 8th, 2013, 03:42 PM

Lying on the couch watching this current season of Top Chef. Bummed to see Bart kicked off. We've been to his restaurant a couple times and while we haven't had anything too adventurous on the menu, it's all been quite good (and I've seen him running food himself).

Liamo_210 · January 8th, 2013, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Unforgiven

The stupid cable company couldn't properly troubleshoot a dead modem. It's all better now. The N7, well, yeah, I haven't looked at it since the initial fall.

I'm sure it will be hard to luck at its for a while. Trying to remember its former beauty.

breadnatty08 · January 9th, 2013, 05:13 AM

Oh lord.

AJ McCarron's girlfriend, Katherine Webb, in spotlight after BCS title game - ESPN

AntimonyER · January 9th, 2013, 06:06 AM

Haha, yeah, it's pretty funny. Poor McCarron, he was trumped at his own championship, by a 1 minute crowd shot of his gf. Hehe.

The_Chief · January 9th, 2013, 07:23 AM

Good morning!

Thanks to YOUR well wishes, it was a textbook procedure, the doc aced the surgery and son is coming home this morning

And then as soon as he's better we're throwing him out on his own!

Anyway, gotta go get the Darling Bride up so we can go get him... later!

AntimonyER · January 9th, 2013, 07:24 AM

Glad to hear it Chief!

ryancmatchett · January 9th, 2013, 07:41 AM

Glad to hear the alien extraction went well... I mean, glad to hear it all went well Chief!

Morning all... Just stopped in to say hi.
Gotta say I am a little bit excited about the Asus game pad... Going to have to look into that more.
Also, a GWallet funny for you... IsIs is big here is Austin, supposedly, since there are billboards everywhere. But since Nexy is not allowed on IsIs I still love getting the oooohhhssss and aaaahhhhhssss when I use GWallet like yesterday. 4 people in line, and the cashier asked how they can get it! Love it!

Unforgiven · January 9th, 2013, 09:15 AM

Good to hear Chief.

EarlyMon · January 9th, 2013, 09:24 AM

Great news Chief!

Copacetic · January 9th, 2013, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by ryancmatchett

Glad to hear the alien extraction went well... I mean, glad to hear it all went well Chief!

Morning all... Just stopped in to say hi.
Gotta say I am a little bit excited about the Asus game pad... Going to have to look into that more.
Also, a GWallet funny for you... IsIs is big here is Austin, supposedly, since there are billboards everywhere. But since Nexy is not allowed on IsIs I still love getting the oooohhhssss and aaaahhhhhssss when I use GWallet like yesterday. 4 people in line, and the cashier asked how they can get it! Love it!

Hi Ryan, glad you are selling into Austin, can we call you a Texan yet? Lol

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Originally Posted by Unforgiven

Hi folks, been a, um, uh, unquestionably a bad few weeks for me. A bad modem kept me off here for a few weeks, my N7 has a shattered screen (don't ask), and, well, I haven't spent near the amount of time I'd like lately. I missed wishing all of you Merry Christmas, happy holidays, Happy New Year, etc. I hope you all accept my late well wishes.

-Pup

Welcome back Pup, sorry about the rough few weeks, bummer on the n7.

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Hi Pup, great to have you back at your virtual home!

And would you believe that 24 hours later, JBSourcery 4.3 is out? The goodies just keep coming!

Son is having some surgery this morning to remove a weird lump in his chest. I don't know what it is, nobody knows... maybe it's an alien. Anyway, forgive me if I'm a little scarce the next few days

Glad your son did well and there are no aliens to dispose of.

Happy hump day everyone!

CaptainRon · January 9th, 2013, 10:17 AM

I'm happy to hear it went well with your son Chief.

Now of there was only some way to fix Pup's N7 all would be right in the world.

Stigy · January 9th, 2013, 10:45 AM

Pebble announcement at 12PM Eastern time - I really, really hope its a ship date.

Pebble

DarthSilentBob · January 9th, 2013, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Stigy

Pebble announcement at 12PM Eastern time - I really, really hope its a ship date.

Pebble

You and me both!

Stigy · January 9th, 2013, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by DarthSilentBob

You and me both!

January 23rd is the start shipping date, woohoo!!!

halon · January 9th, 2013, 11:18 AM

If anyone likes documentaries, check out Resurrect Dead. The title isn't what you think. Instead think 2001 Space Odyssey. It is on Netflix and AIV.

BabyBlues · January 9th, 2013, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by AntimonyER

Haha, yeah, it's pretty funny. Poor McCarron, he was trumped at his own championship, by a 1 minute crowd shot of his gf. Hehe.

I'd rather look at her too!

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Originally Posted by The_Chief

Good morning!

Thanks to YOUR well wishes, it was a textbook procedure, the doc aced the surgery and son is coming home this morning

And then as soon as he's better we're throwing him out on his own!

Anyway, gotta go get the Darling Bride up so we can go get him... later!

Woohoo! Glad to hear he is doing well.

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Originally Posted by Stigy

Pebble announcement at 12PM Eastern time - I really, really hope its a ship date.

Pebble

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Originally Posted by Stigy

January 23rd is the start shipping date, woohoo!!!

About time for a date but I have to say I'm really over it. It seemed like a cool idea - and still is but I don't wear watches - even if they're a really cool piece of tech.

halon · January 9th, 2013, 11:43 AM

I'm with BB. The watch seems cool but I couldn't care less about watches.

BabyBlues · January 9th, 2013, 11:48 AM

My only problem is that I backed it so now I'm getting a watch I most likely won't use.

AntimonyER · January 9th, 2013, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by BabyBlues

My only problem is that I backed it so now I'm getting a watch I most likely won't use.

Hehe, I'll be happy to use it for you BB

halon · January 9th, 2013, 11:51 AM

Sell it and get some of your money back. Or, you might actually like it and end up keeping it. Win win either way?

BabyBlues · January 9th, 2013, 11:56 AM

If I could sell it and make my money back I'd be happy. Maybe I should wait until I get it and then list it in the Classifieds here.

AntimonyER · January 9th, 2013, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by BabyBlues

If I could sell it and make my money back I'd be happy. Maybe I should wait until I get it and then list it in the Classifieds here.

Which color did you get?

BabyBlues · January 9th, 2013, 12:10 PM

Whatever the original choice was - so black I think

Stigy · January 9th, 2013, 01:09 PM

I wear a watch every day so this is perfect for me.

CaptainRon · January 9th, 2013, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Stigy

January 23rd is the start shipping date, woohoo!!!

Yippee!

DarthSilentBob · January 9th, 2013, 01:16 PM

When I backed it I still wore a watch every day. Now I don't wear one at all. Hopefully this will make me want to wear it again.

Stigy · January 9th, 2013, 01:37 PM

Now that there is a ship date it seems to be getting a lot of hate comments on the blogs doing reviews of it, but oh well I am still very excited for it. I kinda, kinda wish I got another color that wasn't black, but it's probably the most professional if I wear it to work, etc.

This review / video is awesome: The Pebble smartwatch keeps it simple (hands-on) | The Verge

Cam · January 9th, 2013, 08:25 PM

Just popping in to say hi! I can't believe this thread is still going. On that note, my GNex is still going strong. Loving it.

Anyone else at CES. This place is NUTS! I think I've walked more the last two days than I did all last year.

AntimonyER · January 9th, 2013, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Cam

Just popping in to say hi! I can't believe this thread is still going. On that note, my GNex is still going strong. Loving it.

Anyone else at CES. This place is NUTS! I think I've walked more the last two days than I did all last year.

Hey Cam! Still here, although I defected to a Droid DNA.

Cam · January 9th, 2013, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by AntimonyER

Hey Cam! Still here, although I defected to a Droid DNA.

Hey Antimony!

I know a lot of people defected from the GNex camp. Seems like this phone was hit or miss. My wife and I both got good ones on launch day. I guess A LOT of others weren't as lucky.

I don't know what I'm going to do next year when we're eligible to upgrade or change carriers (without a fee for breaking contract). I'm really sold on the Nexus concept and I seriously doubt VZW will ever allow a Nexus device again.

dmodert66 · January 10th, 2013, 12:09 AM

How is CES this year? I was going to go but registered around 11:00 PM Pacific on the last day only to find out it ended at midnight EST

I didn't really want to pay to get in, so next year it is. Hope your having fun!

breadnatty08 · January 10th, 2013, 05:13 AM

Anyone see Chris Chavez's face when he got ahold of a Nvidia Shield?
Haha, priceless.

I was excited to see more hands on with the Pebble. Hopefully mine doesn't take too long to ship.

Stigy · January 10th, 2013, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by dreadnatty08

I was excited to see more hands on with the Pebble. Hopefully mine doesn't take too long to ship.

There is a thread on Pebble: An E-Paper Watch for iPhone and Android that basically estimates which batch you are going to be in for Pebble shipping. I should be in the second batch (if they do 15k/week) which means I should see mine in the beginning of February.

I am beyond excited for this.

DarthSilentBob · January 10th, 2013, 09:43 AM

Got my shipping email for my Vavo. Can't wait for it to get here. I waffled for quite awhile on the Pebble so I'll be one of the later shipments for sure.

Stigy · January 10th, 2013, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by DarthSilentBob

Got my shipping email for my Vavo. Can't wait for it to get here. I waffled for quite awhile on the Pebble so I'll be one of the later shipments for sure.

Got my Vavo yesterday in the mail - its really neat. Its sitting on my side table next to my bed which is a perfect location. It really is small and easily portable. The substance they developed for the sticky pad is really amazing that I can swing my phone by it, but a simple twist takes it right off.

Cam · January 10th, 2013, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by dmodert66

How is CES this year? I was going to go but registered around 11:00 PM Pacific on the last day only to find out it ended at midnight EST

I didn't really want to pay to get in, so next year it is. Hope your having fun!

I'm in geek paradise here! I'll try to post some pictures later.

Cam · January 10th, 2013, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by dreadnatty08

Anyone see Chris Chavez's face when he got ahold of a Nvidia Shield?
Haha, priceless.

I was excited to see more hands on with the Pebble. Hopefully mine doesn't take too long to ship.

Yep, LOL. I keep hoping I'll run into one of the Phandroid guys, but alas this place is HUGE and there's like 160000 people here.

Liamo_210 · January 10th, 2013, 01:41 PM

Would love to go to ces some day. Hopefully its sooner rather than later. It would be my version of paradise.

breadnatty08 · January 10th, 2013, 01:43 PM

Would much rather go to MWC. Plus it's in Barcelona!

Liamo_210 · January 10th, 2013, 01:45 PM

Was in barca at the time of MWC but I didn't get to go. That one is on my list as well. Its also probably more likely of the 2 as well its closer.

Cam · January 10th, 2013, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Liamo_210

Would love to go to ces some day. Hopefully its sooner rather than later. It would be my version of paradise.

It's totally worth it. Especially when you can get your work to pay you to go.

Liamo_210 · January 10th, 2013, 01:50 PM

Seriously. Wow you are lucky. I envy you.

Cam · January 10th, 2013, 01:53 PM

My only complaint about CES is that most of the goodies aren't for sale here... Although that may be a good thing.

jhawkkw · January 10th, 2013, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Cam

My only complaint about CES is that most of the goodies aren't for sale here... Although that may be a good thing.

Agreed. Impulse buying would be at record highs.

Cam · January 10th, 2013, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by jhawkkw

Agreed. Impulse buying would be at record highs.

Exactly. I wouldn't be able to go home to my wife had I been able to buy everything that I wanted.

Cam · January 10th, 2013, 02:03 PM

Actually I do have one more complaint. No GS IV at the Samsung booth.

Cam · January 10th, 2013, 06:42 PM

I snapped a picture of the Nvidia Shield. Pretty slick, but they wouldn't let a peon like me touch it. I had to settle for drooling on it through the glass.

jhawkkw · January 10th, 2013, 07:30 PM

I think I'm sold on the Qube. Initial price isn't so bad, and their interface is unique to say the least. They say it runs Google TV v3.0, but I'd like to know if that's still HC or if they've finally upgraded it from that travesty.

ASUS Qube Hands On

EVGA_RobB · January 11th, 2013, 12:13 AM

@Cam...Damn. Wish I was there, I might have been able to get you some hands on time

Best ever CES moment for me? I used to work for EVGA in sales. I left the company at one point to pursue something else and now I'm back as the community guy. In between I went to CES. Jen-Hsun (NVIDIA CEO) must have noticed my name badge. He said "Oh, hi Rob. You used to work for EVGA right? Let me show you around the booth". I was floored that a major CEO knew my name, especially when I had never met him (he must have seen my name on emails or something).

I should be attending E3, so if you happen to be there, let me know so we can have a drink or something.

breadnatty08 · January 11th, 2013, 04:01 AM

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Originally Posted by jhawkkw

I think I'm sold on the Qube. Initial price isn't so bad, and their interface is unique to say the least. They say it runs Google TV v3.0, but I'd like to know if that's still HC or if they've finally upgraded it from that travesty.

ASUS Qube Hands On

If it's HC based, I'd run as fast as possible from that thing.

Still have nightmares of it on my Tab 10.1. It's actually what's running on my Flyer too. Good thing it's merely a bedside clock.