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

[th0r615]

This phone could have 8 gigs and I'd still get it. I only use about 2 or 3 on my 32gb card in my thunderbolt

 

[skater57]

16gb without SD card will be a huge drawback - however I am just looking at it as another reason to start using cloud storage more...

32gb will be perfectly fine for me, however, if that is what Verizon goes with. I really hope they do.

I don't see them going with the 16gb because at the event they said it would have 16/32gb and no 32gb model has been released/announced yet so its very possible its 32

 

[Yadao]

The only thing I can see being a problem for me regarding storage is HD movies. I know I will want to utilize that big beautiful display for movies on the go. 16GB or even 32GB won't hold very many 720p HD video files.

I plan on utilizing USB OTG and Flash drives. I have already purchased an adapter cable for this purpose. I have also purchased an MHL cable as well. The only problem is I'll have to transfer any movies I want to watch to the internal storage before using MHL. A small inconvenience, but I'll live.

 

[Bonez]

This article is somewhat encouraging, they go on to say that they have an inside source that says it is still on schedule and will be available this month...http://popherald.com/galaxy-nexus-verizon-release-date-on-december-8/news/2011/11/19

Now I can go to bed tonight with a smile on my face and with hope that it will still release next week!

 

[BabyBlues]

I,m 46 and watched the first one in 1977, I still have all my figures, two cases of them. I remember showing my 5 yr old in 96 star wars for the first time and it was so much fun watching his face. He is a star wars nut like I am.

I was conceived in '77

I guess I'm missing something but what is it with the name that everyone seems to hate?

It was originally thought to be named Vigor, which is a solid name and sounds like it will withstand whatever you do to it. ReZound just doesn't have that ring.

Poll: who hear thinks we'll hear anything before Thanksgiving.....

Did you mean other than the sound of crickets from Verizon?

Alright gang. 7am golf in the morning, so, I'm out until around noon tomorrow. I expect good news, rainbows, unicorns and some singing of kumbaya when I return.

All can be accomplished, it just wont be about the Nexus

We need a poll thread. See who believes in which dates. would be pretty interesting

I think Steven should add a poll.

You did not mis a thing.

I missed you guys! (I enjoyed dinner but as soon as it was over my thought was 'how much did I miss?'

First, Star Wars is badass! My 3 year old was Darth Vader for Halloween.

Spoiler

I just want to say that I am getting this phone just because it is a Nexus. That's it, I would be ok with hanging on to my DX for the foreseeable future. But, the idea of a phone updated when the update actually rolls out, well, that appeals to me. I was really wanting a Nexus 1, but I gave up hope on a Nexus after VZW passed it up (if that's how it went down). I didn't even bother looking for a Nexus S on VZW. I knew they wouldn't have it.

The Nexus phones have the allure of the "pure Google experience", I hope that stays true. I'm not an uber-geek, but I have waited long for updates on my Droid Eris and then my Droid X (bought on ebay, btw) for long periods of time. Don't get me wrong, the phones still functioned well (at least the DX) , but I knew there was an update to android that I didn't have.

Well, my heart actually sped up when I heard (read) that VZW was getting the Nexus. And an exclusive! That's pretty damn cool.

I'm waiting. Hopefully it will be 11/21, but if not, I will wait for it. I don't need a phone. I don't even want a phone. But, I do want a Nexus.

^this

I WANT MY NEXUS.

Spoiler

Motorola Nexus would be pure, distilled Awesome.

Except for the camera.

And screen.

Vanilla Blur will be sweet

And encrypted bootloader

These made me laugh. I would get it if Motorola puts one out

Dang I was ninjad 4-5 times lol. Typing on Inc one handed is gettimg old

Anyone have a kindle fire my wife wants one the videos I've seen look laggy.

Why 1 handed?

Hey guys, just posting to let you all know that I'm taking a break (or possibly leaving this thread entirely) for quite a while, it's become all-consuming and I've grown tired of reading through all these posts with no news. When the news breaks I will be back, and I'll check the title of the thread periodically for any updates, but until then cya guys! It was fun interacting with members in this thread

Bye. Don't be a stranger

Hey do you train? I used to go to Performance Gracie Academy in Fair Lawn NJ. Did BJJ and Muay Thai for awhile over there, good times.

Wow, my neck of the woods. As in I can walk to Fair Lawn

Idk I'm probably in the minority, but this delay is going to make it that much better when I get it in hand. Might even be somewhat euphoric

Might be twistastic

i agree completely. i have an Incredible 2 as well and Hans couldnt be more on point with his points. my OG Droid def had better battery life. but the Incredible 2 has been a good phone. Nexus will be my first 4G phone. cant wait.

I know its probably been addressed but is there a 4G on/off switch on the Nexus?

There should be a toggle switch.

 

[The Xero]

Getting it or renting it...?

Most Likely a Non Rent.

If the 16gb thing ends up being true, I'm right behind you. The problem is that we likely can't know until the stinkin' Gnex is already out!!!

Yeah same for me if the Verizon G-Nex is 16gb im going to the Rezound. Sadly we wont know until verizon either announces it or it starts to arrive at stores.

It's a nice phone. I would be very happy with it if the Nexus wasn't an option. All phones have little issues that we have to live with. But keep in mind all of Verizon's newly listed phones have 5 stars initially.

Yeah but it has 30+ reviews so far but we'll see, if it wasnt for the nexus my mind would be made up already ugh.

 

[Bklynchildxbc]

16gb or 32gb don't care i'll get it if its 16gb i can use dropbox for my movies already use google music and i'm not a big pic or video taker
and as for the videos i don't usually have a chance to watch them when i'm out anyway cuz i'm working if i do have the time i usually have my asus transformer with me and as far as the date as long as its running smooth it could be next month

 

[kylebarendrick]

I've had my Inc since launch and it has been a great phone for me. It is getting a little long in the tooth lately, though, so I'm ready for something with more horsepower with my renewal in December. I've been rooted for a long time and have used that to get OS updates early and often. I'd have no problem getting the Rezound if the sgn doesn't thrill me.

At the same time, if Verizon makes me wait the full time (12/28) to get a new phone, I may just wait for the "next big thing". I could even see myself waiting out my contract in April and jumping to Sprint where I could add a line to my wife's account for much less than I'm currently paying big red.

 

[Bklynchildxbc]

completely forgot about usb otg so between that and dropbox possibly a wifi hard drive i'm good

 

[BabyBlues]

The only thing I can see being a problem for me regarding storage is HD movies. I know I will want to utilize that big beautiful display for movies on the go. 16GB or even 32GB won't hold very many 720p HD video files.

I plan on utilizing USB OTG and Flash drives. I have already purchased an adapter cable for this purpose. I have also purchased an MHL cable as well. The only problem is I'll have to transfer any movies I want to watch to the internal storage before using MHL. A small inconvenience, but I'll live.

What is USB otg?

 

[Dubbin1]

LOL BB that was one hell of a multi-quote

 

[Yadao]

What is USB otg?

This

From what I've read, the galaxy nexus supports this, as well as keyboards, gampads, ect.

 

[Namrak]

What is USB otg?

Usb on the go

 

[IndecisiveElle]

completely forgot about usb otg so between that and dropbox possibly a wifi hard drive i'm good

That's how Im feeling. I probably wouldn't go for a 16gb priced at $299 but, with an upgrade and a buy back ($350 with the best but program for my 5month old charge) I shouldn't be paying anything out of pocket for this phone. If the 16gb is $199 or $250 I still might get it and spend the rest what's left on accessories.

 

[Flakpheiser]

This phone could have 8 gigs and I'd still get it. I only use about 2 or 3 on my 32gb card in my thunderbolt

I would, too. My concern is if they try to sell the 16GB version for 299, this won't be my next phone.

 

[BabyBlues]

LOL BB that was one hell of a multi-quote

Lol. Told ya I was going to catch up when I got home.

That's how Im feeling. I probably wouldn't go for a 16gb priced at $299 but, with an upgrade and a buy back ($350 with the best but program for my 5month old charge) I shouldn't be paying anything out of pocket for this phone. If the 16gb is $199 or $250 I still might get it and spend the rest what's left on accessories.

So I've now seen lots of talk about going to Best Buy. My question is, if I go do I get to keep my unlimited data and everything else?

 

[artnsx]

I haven't seen the charging station/multimedia dock anywhere online, so I'll wait on that, but i want to pick up a screen protector before I get the phone so I can have it ready.

I've haven't been using one on my droid 2, but I've had decent ones from ebay and also ones that were so terrible they weren't even usable. Which screen protector do people generally go with?

 

[sneakking]

i thanked the owner post earlier today, but haven't been back on since...have I missed much?

 

[darejer]

This

From what I've read, the galaxy nexus supports this, as well as keyboards, gampads, ect.

I was said today that it won't work on the Nexus. Only phones with cards can utilize USB. A lot of technical blah blah about internal mem phones not able to do that, like the tablets without cards. Sorry.

 

[IndecisiveElle]

Lol. Told ya I was going to catch up when I got home.



So I've now seen lots of talk about going to Best Buy. My question is, if I go do I get to keep my unlimited data and everything else?

I went with Best Buy for the longer exchange period - back when I thought Id switch for Bionic HA! The Buy Back plan was my back up, figured something good outcome ot before the Holidays...
I lost my unlimited when I added a line - at least I assume that's how it went away. I meant to call the VZW rep I added it with and argue but I never got around to it. Honestly I haven't missed it - Im adding another line for the holidays, so Im hoping to get all the data users on my account in on the double data deal. I won't be getting the new phone there, Im going to he VZW store to make are about the double data -- Im not paying for the phone so Im not too worried about holiday deals. Although Im torn if I should get my.mom a Nexus or the Droid 3.

 

[dmodert66]

HOLY CRAP. I had seen you guys refer to the Verge review, but had not bothered to watch. First, I didn't know that this was a Josh Topolsky site (I had his old site favorited, but he wasn't doing much with it back then). For those that don't know, he was the head of Engadget for many years.

The speed at which he flew through the interface was freaking amazing! THIS is what I have wanted since the D1. I hope this stays true! He also says (and I realize this interview was from November 17th) that the Verizon model will get 32Gigs, while the rest of the world will get a 16 gig version.

I'm sure that this has all been posted in prior posts, but I just couldn't contain my excitement. As an "unlimited" grandfathered in guy, I will now wait for this phone. I was getting close to pulling the trigger on a Rezound as a rental (which I don't feel quite right about anyway), but after seeing this video review, I'll just wait it out. Amazing.

 

[BabyBlues]

i thanked the owner post earlier today, but haven't been back on since...have I missed much?

Nope. Been pretty tame.

 

[skater57]

I haven't seen the charging station/multimedia dock anywhere online, so I'll wait on that, but i want to pick up a screen protector before I get the phone so I can have it ready.

I've haven't been using one on my droid 2, but I've had decent ones from ebay and also ones that were so terrible they weren't even usable. Which screen protector do people generally go with?

EBay mine took 3 days to get here 2.25$ a screen protector I ordered 2 they look decent

 

[sneakking]

Nope. Been pretty tame.

*sigh*

 

[BlueBiker]

I was said today that it won't work on the Nexus. Only phones with cards can utilize USB. A lot of technical blah blah about internal mem phones not able to do that, like the tablets without cards. Sorry.

No, that's backward. A cardless GNex can't have its filesystem directly mounted by a PC or Mac, but it definitely can use its USB host mode to connect to a USB flash drive (with a suitable cable).