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

[jbdan]

Not for one minute do I believe VZ hates the Nexus or even dislikes it.

 

[dr01d3tte]

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.

Verizon doesn't hate Nexus. There are always tradeoffs in products and the GNex has a significant NPV for Verizon. Companies are brutally non-emotional about what products they go with.

Edit: now the people *in* the companies get emotional about the products their company works on, but the people making the decisions do so with cold numbers. I've seen awesome products (in my industry) not get marketed because the NPV didn't play out. I've seen so-so products get fast-tracked because the market was there to be had.

 

[red66charger]

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. 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.

 

[woodraskam]

Not for one minute do I believe VZ hates the Nexus or even dislikes it.

But they feel uncomfortable moving too fast, and would prefer to just be good friends. Strictly Platonic.

 

[jbdan]

The phone charms look nice thinking about an Eeyore for my wife

 

[jbdan]

Yeah can't wait to beam red thanks for reminding about this feature!

 

[HanSolo]

Okay, I texted my sister thusly:

Can you please tell me if the SGN is coming out this month, no screwing around, please? I’m really serious because I’m going crazy and *** is worried about me and thinks I should see a therapist!

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

She texted back thusly:

Fine. There is a soft release date for some time this month but don’t be surprised if it is pushed back. Nothing solid yet.

I texted back thusly:

Okay. I’m hearing 17 or 18. Am I way off base? (That’s the last question, I promise)

She texted back thusly:

Our stores are getting accessories for it now, so what do you think?

I’m excited, guys! I’m very excited!

 

[dr01d3tte]

Okay, I texted **** thusly:

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

You are seeing someone about this. About 450 of your closest friends who have the same issue

 

[nbajam]

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.

VZW is as much in the content delivery business as they are in the business of selling phone lines. They would prefer that they control everything regarding your phone experience, such as VZNavigator, VZAppstore, V-Cast, V-whatever else they decide to cram on the phone. Remember back to the days of dumbphones where Verizon controlled everything that went on the phone. It's obvious the Nexus makes them extremely nervous.

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.

Agreed, although they're never "obligated" to give us anything. For most of this year, they gave us just that...nothing...ore more specifically, last year's technology at this year's prices.

 

[Steven58]

We have a special thread. It's massive, so we have to be extra careful about being polite and considerate. Early mentioned this in an earlier PSA. The PSA is about being considerate to others who have different android phones. It's being ignored.

One way we show contempt is by using negative names for other phones like the Razr or Rezound. Early was trying to get that point across, but folks haven't picked up on it. So.. I'm tellin' you guys. Stop it, please.

 

[iowabowtech]

You are seeing someone about this. About 450 of your closest friends who have the same issue

Group therapy!

 

[woodraskam]

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’m excited, guys! I’m very excited!

Edit: . I am asterisking the “source” because I’ve been told VZ is looking at forums and blogs and I’m now paranoid.

Edit 2: Ah, who cares. Everyone's got a sister. Never mind about edit #1.

Thanks so much Han for this info. I'm also very excited, let me/us all know whenever you find out any additional specs about her.

Also any information on the phone is appreciated.

 

[Dubbin1]

We have a special thread. It's massive, so we have to be extra careful about being polite and considerate. Early mentioned this in an earlier PSA. The PSA is about being considerate to others who have different android phones. It's being ignored.

One way we show contempt is by using negative names for other phones like the Razr or Rezound. Early was trying to get that point across, but folks haven't picked up on it. So.. I'm tellin' you guys. Stop it, please.

You guys really need to stop burying these warnings and "PSA" in this thread and put them in the very first post of the thread.

 

[darejer]

Okay... stay with me on this. We are expecting the launch on the 17th. Google announces an event on the 16th. Even if it is just about Google music... it is still on the 16th... coincidence? I think not. So maybe they are holding an event due to the Euro launch... nope... the event is in LA. If it was in anticipation of the Euro launch, it would be in Wales or something?

My guess is that Verizon will have already begun selling the phone at that time or will have given us a firm date (of the 17th) at that time. Just seems too much right on to all be a weird coincidence.

 

[Crayon]

Okay... stay with me on this. We are expecting the launch on the 17th. Google announces an event on the 16th. Even if it is just about Google music... it is still on the 16th... coincidence? I think not. So maybe they are holding an event due to the Euro launch... nope... the event is in LA. If it was in anticipation of the Euro launch, it would be in Wales or something?

My guess is that Verizon will have already begun selling the phone at that time or will have given us a firm date (of the 17th) at that time. Just seems too much right on to all be a weird coincidence.

The event is with T-Mobile.

 

[HanSolo]

You guys really need to stop burying these warnings and "PSA" in this thread and put them in the very first post of the thread.

With all due respect to the Mods, I do agree with the notion that these PSA’s would be useful in the OP.

Many new members are coming in, and a lot of people actually have lives and don’t read every page. It would be disappointing for them to refer jokingly to the HTC device with a name that I or others created and get penalized for it, if they didn’t read the PSA’s and did it to be funny.

 

[EarlyMon]

You guys really need to stop burying these warnings and "PSA" in this thread and put them in the very first post of the thread.

We trust that the people making minor mistakes will see these announcements in the normal course of posting and that that is better than trying to overconstrain the OP with re-interpretations of our most fundamental directive around here -

Please be polite.

When everyone thoughtfully follows that directive, mod words from us are not really necessary at all.

 

[rafier]

Random thought crosses my thoughts, entering slowly....

VZW marketing will absolutely go crazy over this phone for the following:

Nerds, like me, will love it,
The next "new" apps will be developed on it for their network
LTE will make it mind blowing
The soft keys make it a "clean" looking screen
It is marketing genius
It compliments the Razr and Rezound making for a great holiday trifecta!

 

[darejer]

The event is with T-Mobile.

1. They couldn't be that obvious and have it with VZW (if it is about Google music)
2. Probably some special intro promo where T-Mo peeps get $5 in free music or something.

 

[dr01d3tte]

With all due respect to the Mods, I do agree with the notion that these PSA

 

[th0r615]

Okay... stay with me on this. We are expecting the launch on the 17th. Google announces an event on the 16th. Even if it is just about Google music... it is still on the 16th... coincidence? I think not. So maybe they are holding an event due to the Euro launch... nope... the event is in LA. If it was in anticipation of the Euro launch, it would be in Wales or something?

My guess is that Verizon will have already begun selling the phone at that time or will have given us a firm date (of the 17th) at that time. Just seems too much right on to all be a weird coincidence.

I think they are just announcing the Google Music thing as soon as they can... this deal has been in the works for YEARS and since its finally happening they want it out there as soon as possible. I think it has little to do with the Nexus.

 

[SamMax]

If the Nexus is delayed past the 17th...are there any ideas what the reasons might be?

Last minute spec bumps? ICS?

 

[HanSolo]

I think they are just announcing the Google Music thing as soon as they can... this deal has been in the works for YEARS and since its finally happening they want it out there as soon as possible. I think it has little to do with the Nexus.

I’m sure I’m missing something, but I’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?

 

[woodraskam]

Random thought crosses my thoughts, entering slowly....

VZW marketing will absolutely go crazy over this phone for the following:

Nerds, like me, will love it,
The next "new" apps will be developed on it for their network
LTE will make it mind blowing
The soft keys make it a "clean" looking screen
It is marketing genius
It compliments the Razr and Rezound making for a great holiday trifecta!

It's just strange that you get 3 software keyboard phones all with Huge displays, all high end price range....someone had to drop the ball here. You usually don't see 3 phones all in the generally same category launched by the same carrier within the same 10 days.


Unusual is all.

 

[Gandalf7]

You are seeing someone about this. About 450 of your closest friends who have the same issue

And what help we are!!!