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

[RadYOacTiVe]

That jives with what someone said earlier today that went to a VZW store and said they were getting trained next week on the GNex.

Hey gang:

Verizon Galaxy Nexus training has started, release coming in two weeks? | Android and Me

 

[iowabowtech]

What a stupid title... did the guy pull 2 weeks directly out of his butt?!

Idk, I suppose he's just approximating based on past history of training to release timing?

 

[darejer]

That jives with what someone said earlier today that went to a VZW store and said they were getting trained next week on the GNex.

Every Verizon store rep has told me that they know when a new phone is coming only 2-3 days ahead of time. This is good news.

 

[jbdan]

En serio....what kind of training do they really do?

 

[darejer]

Someone also leaked a few days ago that training on the Gnex was supposed to be yesterday and today. Seems like confirmation of that. Why train now for a phone coming in two weeks? You train now for a phone coming in 3-5 days.

 

[EKG]

Hey gang:

Verizon Galaxy Nexus training has started, release coming in two weeks? | Android and Me

That article title is so misleading. Nothing points to two weeks. They say in the article itself that they have no idea how long it will be until release. Although it is a good sign that training has begun, however...that picture makes me think it is old due to the fact that they are only just now getting training for the RAZR as well there.

 

[darejer]

En serio....what kind of training do they really do?

Video and online course, per the screen shot.

 

[taxtherich]

first time post. been "lurking" for about a week.

im planning to get a galaxy nexus, although i may wait a few days after release for a cheaper price (well see if i have the patience for that). ive had an upgrade since july and im currently using a HTC Imagio (WM 6.5) which is literrally falling apart (my case is keeping the phone together). I did like the imagio especially since i had access to lots of medical apps (2 years ago), but this will likely be my first andriod phone. My girlfriend will also be getting the same phone i get so thats potentially two more members to the galaxy nexus club.

anyways, thanks to everyone for helping me keep updated with this phone. im pretty anxious for it to release!

also, not sure if this has been posted already, but there are more accessories (headphones, chargers, phone cases) on this site specifically for the galaxy nexus (the forum doesnt let me post links yet). im not sure if this is a legit website:

go to: samsunggalaxynexusaccessories dot net

 

[nkk]

Eh, maybe. I've seen phones dropped on concrete and do fine and other times dropped a few feet onto carpet and die.

It's all about how it lands and that's what we call a stochastic process (read: totally random). Enough force from that sudden stop, at just the right point, and a phone will break, somehow. Just physics - can't escape physical law, and that energy has to go somewhere.

As for bulletproof - only documented case was the Evo. The phone took a beating, but the owner survived. (link to Lounge thread on this posted earlier)

Personally, I think these throw-em-and-drop-em YouTubes aren't very helpful, but that's just an opinion, everyone's mileage varies on that one.

Completely off topic.

Spoiler

You congratulated me for working in interstitial, I think I can return the favor for stochastic.

Anyway, I also wanted to complain. My finance friends asked me to explain stochastic calculus (for Black-Sholes eqn), and it is horrible. So all those annoyances came back after I saw stochastic math and physics combimed.

-Nkk

 

[dr01d3tte]

What do you guys think of the HTC Rezound?

The specs seem fine, but I hear that HTC has historically had crappy batteries. For me, though, the Rezound looks just, well, meh.

 

[EKG]

New tweet from our favorite Windbag:

"Rezound is a brick..just an updated tbolt...snore...get nexus..razor is nice hardware as well but locked"

 

[iowabowtech]

Someone also leaked a few days ago that training on the Gnex was supposed to be yesterday and today. Seems like confirmation of that. Why train now for a phone coming in two weeks? You train now for a phone coming in 3-5 days.

Or 6 days...the 17th.

 

[darejer]

first time post. been "lurking" for about a week.

im planning to get a galaxy nexus, although i may wait a few days after release for a cheaper price (well see if i have the patience for that). ive had an upgrade since july and im currently using a HTC Imagio (WM 6.5) which is literrally falling apart (my case is keeping the phone together). I did like the imagio especially since i had access to lots of medical apps (2 years ago), but this will likely be my first andriod phone. My girlfriend will also be getting the same phone i get so thats potentially two more members to the galaxy nexus club.

anyways, thanks to everyone for helping me keep updated with this phone. im pretty anxious for it to release!

also, not sure if this has been posted already, but there are more accessories (headphones, chargers, phone cases) on this site specifically for the galaxy nexus (the forum doesnt let me post links yet). im not sure if this is a legit website:

go to: samsunggalaxynexusaccessories dot net

Welcome to the site! I posted another set last night that were OEM and available on 11/18. Not sure if those on that site are really specific to the Nexus or not... but all good signs when we start seeing a lot of accessories coming out.

 

[mfecik]

New tweet from our favorite Windbag:

"Rezound is a brick..just an updated tbolt...snore...get nexus..razor is nice hardware as well but locked"

I agree, the VZW store I was at today had the fake one with the proper weight/size. The thing weighs a ton and is really just too bulky. Can not wait for next week!

 

[jbdan]

Welcome taxtherich have fun here ya hear!

 

[darejer]

Or 6 days...the 17th.

I was talking business days

 

[The_Chief]

Im starting to think Verizon hates the Nexus for some strange reason i do not understand.

Verizon DOES hate the Nexus, for 3 reasons:

• Nexus comes with an unencrypted bootloader. We can root it, ROM it, modify it, overclock it, and customize it to our hearts' content. Verizon prefers to lock the bootloader down to make it harder for us to do that.
• Nexus has NO BLOATWARE (or very little of it). Verizon makes millions by pre-installing software like Netflix on phones... apps you CANNOT remove, unless you root the phone. An encrypted bootloader makes it harder to do that.
• Nexus will get its software updates directly from Google, NOT through Verizon. Verizon will have little to no control over what Google does with this phone.

It all comes down to one word: CONTROL. And Verizon won't have it with Nexus. That's why they're going to try ramming RAZR and Rezound down our throats, even though Nexus is clearly the superior device.

 

[jrob007]

What do you guys think of the HTC Rezound?

I am strongly considering it. The screen is the big selling point for me.

 

[woodraskam]

Completely off topic.

Spoiler

You congratulated me for working in interstitial, I think I can return the favor for stochastic.

Anyway, I also wanted to complain. My finance friends asked me to explain stochastic calculus (for Black-Sholes eqn), and it is horrible. So all those annoyances came back after I saw stochastic math and physics combimed.

-Nkk

Nerds

Spoiler

I say that in a sarcastic manner and should be interpreted as flattering.

 

[red66charger]

Wow, I can definitely sense excitement in the air. I think we just had to get past this whole Razr release day thing. I suddenly feel more optimistic than ever.

Yup, I really never expected anything concrete until after today. I'm still thinking Tuesday we may see some really good leaks. Just a guess. I'm uploading music to Google Music even as I type! Slow upload though.

 

[darejer]

Verizon DOES hate the Nexus, for 3 reasons:

• Nexus comes with an unencrypted bootloader. We can root it, ROM it, modify it, overclock it, and customize it to our hearts' content. Verizon prefers to lock the bootloader down to make it harder for us to do that.
  
• Nexus has NO BLOATWARE (or very little of it). Verizon makes millions by pre-installing software like Netflix on phones... apps you CANNOT remove, unless you root the phone. An encrypted bootloader makes it harder to do that.
  
• Nexus will get its software updates directly from Google, NOT through Verizon. Verizon will have little to no control over what Google does with this phone.

It all comes down to one word: CONTROL. And Verizon won't have it with Nexus. That's why they're going to try ramming RAZR and ReHash down our throats, even though Nexus is clearly the superior device.

I just don't see how a company goes WAY out of their way to get a semi-exclusive contract for a phone that they "hate". They don't care what phone you buy... just that you buy one of their phones and pay every month for one of their line.

 

[iowabowtech]

I was talking business days

A fine point indeed.

 

[Ytram]

Ok, @googlenexus, get on with it! I have to leave soon!

 

[The_Chief]

I just don't see how a company goes WAY out of their way to get a semi-exclusive contract for a phone that they "hate".

And that one, Darejer, I cannot answer. But this will be the most epic, unlocked, unbloated phone since the OG Droid on Verizon. If it sells poorly, they will not be obligated to do this again. EVER.

Which is why it's so important for us to talk this phone up to non-techies and overwhelm Verizon with demand for Nexus. If it exceeds all sales projections, maybe - just maybe - we'll see another like it in the future.

 

[EarlyMon]

What do you guys think of the HTC Rezound?

I think if you're a Sense lover like me, that's got a lot going for it. That said, my phone is close to the same specs but with 4.3" qHD display and a 1750 mAh battery. For that bigger, higher-res screen on the Rezound, I have reservations about its battery size.

Welcome to the forums!

first time post. been "lurking" for about a week.

im planning to get a galaxy nexus, although i may wait a few days after release for a cheaper price (well see if i have the patience for that). ive had an upgrade since july and im currently using a HTC Imagio (WM 6.5) which is literrally falling apart (my case is keeping the phone together). I did like the imagio especially since i had access to lots of medical apps (2 years ago), but this will likely be my first andriod phone. My girlfriend will also be getting the same phone i get so thats potentially two more members to the galaxy nexus club.

anyways, thanks to everyone for helping me keep updated with this phone. im pretty anxious for it to release!

also, not sure if this has been posted already, but there are more accessories (headphones, chargers, phone cases) on this site specifically for the galaxy nexus (the forum doesnt let me post links yet). im not sure if this is a legit website:

go to: samsunggalaxynexusaccessories dot net

Whoa, nice - welcome to the forums and to Android!

We've had some good accessory news the past few days, so I'm going to let the regulars here chime in on that.

You cats have fun here!