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

[Grandmadroid]

I refuse to check anymore...but is P3 now back to saying mid-November? After being solid on the 3rd then having to backtrack to "it will be here when it's here"...I saw he was back to saying he's claimed late November / early December all along.

P3 is getting on my last remaining nerve.....

 

[Ytram]

...and if it doesn't? lol

I think she won the lottery in an office pool and they are holding a press conference tomorrow

I'd be very surprised if we get anything official before Friday (11/11 Razr launch). Maybe Google is sending invites for a U.S. announcement the week of 11/14?

They announced the Rezound before the RAZR was released, so I don't see why it would keep the SGN from being announced.

 

[xs301]

Not going to sit here and argue about it but it DID say Verizon when the page showed up. I remember it well because I about crapped when they removed it. Trust me, I remember it well.

I agree. It's not worth arguing. But if you have time, would you send (pm) me the cached version of the one you saw from back then. I can't find it.

 

[Ytram]

Not going to sit here and argue about it but it DID say Verizon when the page showed up. I remember it well because I about crapped when they removed it. Trust me, I remember it well.

You're right, it did say Verizon when they first announced the SGN. It just said it in a different spot. It showed up in the search results when searching for "galaxy nexus". It didn't show up on the specific SGN page as far as I remember though.

 

[red66charger]

They announced the Rezound before the RAZR was released, so I don't see why it would keep the SGN from being announced.

Good point, but I guess in my mind (scary place indeed) GNex is a much bigger threat to Razr sales than the HTC device.

I really know nothing...except my disdain for Thunderbolt, hence my disqualification of ReZound and its way underpowered battery.

 

[xs301]

P3 is getting on my last remaining nerve.....

It just makes me chuckle. Good comedy. He does a lot for the community though.

 

[Dubbin1]

I agree. It's not worth arguing. But if you have time, would you send (pm) me the cached version of the one you saw from back then. I can't find it.

If you care to search I believe it is mentioned here in this thread. This is where I learned about it.

 

[TheRoosevelt]

They announced the Rezound before the RAZR was released, so I don't see why it would keep the SGN from being announced.

I'm guessing mostly because the Rezound isn't a threat
No, but seriously, I think the Rezound and the RAZR appeal to two different audiences. The Rezound, despite its sub-par battery, is targeted at the music and media junkies (Beats and the HD display), while the RAZR is targeted towards the heavy duty work-and-play folks.

The nexus, on the other hand, sort of overlaps into both categories and then some, since it also attracts developers, tech geeks like us, and hopefully the mainstream

 

[redraider1]

P3 is about worthless. it is probably when his new phone is supposed to arrive. I dont put any faith in him anymore he doesn't provide anything that hasnt already been said.

 

[xs301]

If you care to search I believe it is mentioned here in this thread. This is where I learned about it.

Nope. Just happy it's coming! I will be even happier when it's in all of our hands! I'm also hoping for a under $600 off contract price.

 

[red66charger]

The nexus, on the other hand, sort of overlaps into both categories and then some, since it also attracts developers, tech geeks like us, and hopefully the mainstream

I'm the (experimental) mainstream example you speak of. That's why waaaay back I started a thread on whether the "Prime" would be wasted on me, as I have never modded a phone. From what I've seen of ICS it looks like fun in stock form. Perhaps, with help from this community, I'll eventually explore modding.

So this geek wannabe is making the move to Nexus. But I have to admit I am a little worried about battery life. Not to turn this into a discussion about the battery...pretend I didn't say that.

 

[Dubbin1]

Nope. Just happy it's coming! I will be even happier when it's in all of our hands! I'm also hoping for a under $600 off contract price.

The sad thing is our wait time increased by an hour last night

 

[xs301]

I'm the (experimental) mainstream example you speak of. That's why waaaay back I started a thread on whether the "Prime" would be wasted on me, as I have never modded a phone. From what I've seen of ICS it looks like fun in stock form. Perhaps, with help from this community, I'll eventually explore modding.

So this geek wannabe is making the move to Nexus. But I have to admit I am a little worried about battery life. Not to turn this into a discussion about the battery...pretend I didn't say that.

I have never "modded" a phone either. I rooted my previous nexus, but didn't really mess with it after that. I just enjoy the superior support from google, timely updates, and of course vanilla android. I think you will be very happy with your choice!

 

[gapi]

100.
Seriously, though, It will be better, but how much is any ones guess. Could be 6 to 6.5 hours, or 20 to 24 hours.

Its nothing to shake a stick at. I recently replaced a 9200 mAh battery in a device with a 9400 mAh unit I assembled from two 4700mAh cells.
The The 9400 mAh got and average of 15 hours more usage than the 9200mAh.

100 more in a cell of that size is a welcomed increase that should mark a noticeable increase to those whom can compare.

As fare as size, They are limited but can tweak with the shape to get what they want. Its basically wrapped foil. A short thicker one can be the same as a long thinner cell.

See this link to a video on making them.

 

[xs301]

The sad thing is our wait time increased by an hour last night

But I gained an hour to be on this thread! One more hour of the 31 I have already spent according to the previous calculation!

My poor family!

 

[helderlima]

I have never "modded" a phone either. I rooted my previous nexus, but didn't really mess with it after that. I just enjoy the superior support from google, timely updates, and of course vanilla android. I think you will be very happy with your choice!

By rooting a Galaxy S2, can I receive regular updates directly from Google, like the Nexus, instead of having to waiting for the Samsung updates?

 

[TheRoosevelt]

But I have to admit I am a little worried about battery life. Not to turn this into a discussion about the battery...pretend I didn't say that.

Yeah it'll be fine, no worries, and alsooooo (changing the subject) this Q&A from Slashgear about ICS was pretty interesting. It's a week old (which is like prehistoric at our pace), but nonetheless here's a couple things that stood out to me, personally:

• Voice recognition works for over 20 languages, including Chinese
• Voice recognition is done through the server, not on the device, so Siri-esque downtime is possible (but Google's usually pretty good about that)
• ICS is coming to tablets at the same time as phones (I'd assumed as much)
• My favorite: Google compares Siri vs. Google Voice Actions to Star Wars vs. Star Trek. C3PO has personality and acts as comic relief, much like Siri, while the computers in Star Trek just do what they're told, like GVA
• Beta for Personalized Voice Recognition incoming in the US at some point
• Honeycomb apps will not run on ICS phones unless the developer updates it to be ICS compatible; no issue with ICS tablets
• Improved keyboard, as well as a better way to switch between keyboards like Swype and Swift Key X

 

[RichSz]

I had the thought because my sister texted me earlier and said "Whatever happens tomorrow, don't text me at work. I mean it."

I tried calling her to clarify, but she's not picking up.

Could mean anything, I don't know. But I'm optimistic.

Maybe I'm a pessimist but I can't think of why you would feel compelled to text her for information if it was good news. The only good news left is release date and / or pre-order date, neither of which need clarification.

 

[redraider1]

By rooting a Galaxy S2, can I receive regular updates directly from Google, like the Nexus, instead of having to waiting for the Samsung updates?

No, still have to wait for samsung. You can install custom roms with the latest os but that will come from developers not google.

 

[Braxos]

Do the whites look gray or greenish? I'm not worried about stripes; I think it will be less noticeable on the SGN with its smaller screen.

White as white. When you look it straight on a wide angle it does give on my look a grayish-blueish note on the white. But that happens only under 30 degrees angle till then whitish. I guess nexus is same or better then NOTE.
But think the note specs on a Nexus or S2 size phone it would rock. Abit to big a few mm would be imba from the sides not top/bottom and the back cover should have a better surface, look at aces back cover it rocks you feel the phone like it is glued to your hand. This one feels like you will loose it when you try with left hand to use the right side of the touchscreen.

Just for me the desition to buy Note made in 10secs I picked it on my hand it was ok not to big to hold it. That was it, simple. Since nexus has no as card. Passing yes forcing no thank you there are plenty compacts/phones to spend my money! ;-)


Practice makes the champs! ;-)

 

[redraider1]

Nope. Just happy it's coming! I will be even happier when it's in all of our hands! I'm also hoping for a under $600 off contract price.

I am hoping the same since I am paying full retail.

 

[xs301]

Its nothing to shake a stick at. I recently replaced a 9200 mAh battery in a device with a 9400 mAh unit I assembled from two 4700mAh cells.
The The 9400 mAh got and average of 15 hours more usage than the 9200mAh.

100 more in a cell of that size is a welcomed increase that should mark a noticeable increase to those whom can compare.

As fare as size, They are limited but can tweak with the shape to get what they want. Its basically wrapped foil. A short thicker one can be the same as a long thinner cell.

See this link to a video on making them.

I had to watch the video. Very interesting!

 

[xs301]

No, still have to wait for samsung. You can install custom roms with the latest os but that will come from developers not google.

Custom roms will also be quicker and from my understanding, run just as good or better than what you will get from Samsung. Also, samsung seems pretty quick on their updates. The updates however are stalled stateside by the carriers. This is why I love Nexus! Hmm, I see a marriage in my future!

 

[OfTheDamned]

Maybe I'm a pessimist but I can't think of why you would feel compelled to text her for information if it was good news. The only good news left is release date and / or pre-order date, neither of which need clarification.

My first thought was that she would be in some sort of training all day.

My second thought was that Verizon would be announcing something, but it would only be a teaser.

 

[xs301]

My first thought was that she would be in some sort of training all day.

My second thought was that Verizon would be announcing something, but it would only be a teaser.

SGN training?! And after that all day, she probably doesn't want to hear more about it anymore?