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

[vandyman]

Sorry. I should have been clearer. Is the Nexus that great a device? Or would the average user be happy with the rezound or razr?

It is tuff to say. But the average user and the average geek will need time to get use to the new OS (ICS) on the device.

 

[IgnatiusXIX]

You don't go around defending Harold Camping for incorrectly predicting the end of the world this year. He made millions of his little scheme at the expense of others, and similarly, P3 is another self-serving false prophet.

I guess that's kind of my point in this whole mess. I've clearly said- yes, you don't take to his pompousness and arrogance. I get it. I DO. That in no way reflects the quality of his information. THATS the argument. Don't like his attitude. Don't follow. And I'm guessing you don't. That's admirable.

I don't give a crap about Mr Camping! Or sympathize with his followers. And again, these sort of wild generalizations and comparisons have no bearing in this discussion. Self-serving false prophet!? Give me a break and drop the melodrama. You want to use these wild generalization? Then what are we? Who are we in a Harold Camping crusade scenario where all of these "sources" are our Camping?! How does that make you feel? Not so great when the shoe is on the other foot sir, eh?

Since when did the internet become a nice warm fuzzy place when you interacted with complete strangers in a public manner!? To that concern I say deal with it however you like. But deal with it. P3 doesn't hurt my touchy feelies like it does you folks I guess. Sorry, I've got bigger issues of my own to deal with in the real world.

We had a good thing going in here and I feel like tonight I'm very much to blame if theres any down trend in the morale and overall outlook in the thread. So if I offended anyone or pissed ya off I apologize. I feel some of this needed to be said though.

 

[Gandalf7]

What if VZW drops the "NEXUS" name? Wouldn't be the first time VZW changed the name of a phone at the last minute.

I would expect Google to be careful with the NEXUS name and nail that down in the contract, so I would be surprised to find that Verizon could just rename the device without breaking the contract.

 

[atrayn22]

The average user will be happy with any of the 3. The (and I'm going to be shot for this) only real advantages to the Nexus is timely OS updates and ICS. The hardware is not enough better for an average consumer (read: anyone who hasn't posted more than 10 times on a phone forum) to tell the difference between any of the 3 in 99.9% of cases. It is only the elite of phone nerds (me included obviously) that will be able to discern the differences.

I do think the camera will be noticeably better than what any of the other Android devices has to offer as far as features and speed. I feel like that would be important to even the casual phone user that wants a smartphone.

 

[tbrindisi]

Anyone see Amazon has the razr for a penny!? New customers only

Wow... so is the Rezound!!! super tempting.... arggggg can't make up my mind! Why must you torture me Verizon!!!

 

[skater57]

I do think the camera will be noticeably better than what any of the other Android devices has to offer as far as features and speed. I feel like that would be important to even the casual phone user that wants a smartphone.

Well the camera stills look good but video is horrible unless it's a software issue it looks way way way to shaky/wobbly

 

[iDon't]

Nope. I want it announced and to be able to go see it, touch it, call it mine, love it and bring it home.

"I will name him George, and I will hug him and pet him and squeeze him..."

Classic Looney Tunes - YouTube

Hmm, maybe I found the name for my GNex when (not if) it comes.

 

[scottg96]

I do think the camera will be noticeably better than what any of the other Android devices has to offer as far as features and speed. I feel like that would be important to even the casual phone user that wants a smartphone.

The speed and lock screen access is what I'm most excited about in the camera. All too many times I have found myself need to whip out my phone to get a picture, and with the Thunderbolt, by the time I take the picture it's been 10 seconds and it's gone. lol

 

[scottg96]

Wow... so is the Rezound!!! super tempting.... arggggg can't make up my mind! Why must you torture me Verizon!!!

New customers only... not sure if you're a new customer but if you aren't it'll still cost $200.

 

[BabyBlues]

"I will name him George, and I will hug him and pet him and squeeze him..."


Hmm, maybe I found the name for my GNex when (not if) it comes.

That's what I was going for! Thank you!
Mine is gonna be named Nyxie. But I'm still going to hug her, and per her and squeeze her.......will try not to drool much though since we don't have the splash proof coating.

 

[skater57]

"I will name him George, and I will hug him and pet him and squeeze him..."


Hmm, maybe I found the name for my GNex when (not if) it comes.

Aww when ever I see someone type GNex I think of the ghetto clothing store Gen X

 

[booser4]

This video summarizes my current state in regards to the SGN...

Bizkit the Sleep Walking Dog - YouTubehttp://youtu.be/z2BgjH_CtIA

 

[red66charger]

That would be better than a 1AM PM from Steven58, warning me what I don't need to be posting. I had just went to sleep and my phone went off. Just to get a warning! LOL

That's actually kind of funny, no offense.

 

[iDon't]

Going to bed, too. If there is an announcement or a pre-release that shows up on VZ, please scream "Haaaaaan!" at the top of your lungs.

I will feel a disturbance in the force, wake up, and take a look.

Kid, I've flown from one side of this galaxy to the other, and I've seen a lot of strange stuff, but I've never seen anything to make me believe that there's one all-powerful Force controlling everything. 'Cause no mystical energy field controls my destiny. It's all a lot of simple tricks and nonsense.

 

[ThEoRy36O]

I understand the rules of the thread and all but honestly all the football talk and video game talk is really grinding my nerves. Not that I don't like football or video games but seriously it's just a bit much here.

Slightly off topic or jokingly sliding off topic yet remaining in the realm of the topic is fine. Even going off topic for a minute to add a little levity is fine and much appreciated. Having a post by post nfl analysis is just way too much. Please keep it to a minimum I implore you.

Hate to be a buzzkill and I'm not usually that guy but I had to say something. I apologize in advance if I offended anyone.

 

[RkyMtnTiger]

The average user will be happy with any of the 3. The (and I'm going to be shot for this) only real advantages to the Nexus is timely OS updates and ICS. The hardware is not enough better for an average consumer (read: anyone who hasn't posted more than 10 times on a phone forum) to tell the difference between any of the 3 in 99.9% of cases. It is only the elite of phone nerds (me included obviously) that will be able to discern the differences.

Only the nexus having NFC is a big deal for me.

 

[Namrak]

I understand the rules of the thread and all but honestly all the football talk and video game talk is really grinding my nerves. Not that I don't like football or video games but seriously it's just a bit much here.

Slightly off topic or jokingly sliding off topic yet remaining in the realm of the topic is fine. Even going off topic for a minute to add a little levity is fine and much appreciated. Having a post by post nfl analysis is just way too much. Please keep it to a minimum I implore you.

Hate to be a buzzkill and I'm not usually that guy but I had to say something. I apologize in advance if I offended anyone.

Thanked. Not necessarily because I agreed with you, but because of the way you asked.

 

[scottg96]

I'm not sure if this is the place to do this, but I could use all of your help with a remix competition I entered.
Makree & Edvards Grieze - Feel The Music (Megaphonix Remix) by Megaphonix on SoundCloud - Create, record and share your sounds for free
Just listening to it is all I ask. You don't need to vote, like, etc. just listen to it. Technically you don't even have to listen if it's not your type of music.
I put a lot of work into this remix so it would really mean a lot to me if I won as a 15 year old

Anyways, now that my shameless self-advertising is over... wait I don't have anything else to say :/

 

[tbrindisi]

New customers only... not sure if you're a new customer but if you aren't it'll still cost $200.

I'm switching from AT&T, so yes I will be a new customer. This is also why I'm on a time limit with the Nexus release because I can not afford to pass up the 4gb data plans. If you click more info on the double data from amazon wireless, they actually state the end date of the double data promo is 11/30. Looks like I will be buying something by that date, Nexus or not. Problem is if I wait till the 30th for a nexus that probably won't come, I may miss this 0.01 deal on the Razr/Rezound. Damn you Verizon!!! Can't.... make....a .......... decision. Some one help me before I go insane lol.

 

[BenjaminH]

Anyone see Amazon has the razr for a penny!? New customers only

The Rezound is also a penny for new customers at Amazon. I may really have to pull the trigger on that, as much as I have been following the Galaxy Nexus and would love to have one.

 

[scottg96]

I'm switching from AT&T, so yes I will be a new customer. This is also why I'm on a time limit with the Nexus release because I can not afford to pass up the 4gb data plans. If you click more info on the double data from amazon wireless, they actually state the end date of the double data promo is 11/30. Looks like I will be buying something by that date, Nexus or not. Problem is if I wait till the 30th for a nexus that probably won't come, I may miss this 0.01 deal on the Razr/Rezound. Damn you Verizon!!! Can't.... make....a .......... decision. Some one help me before I go insane lol.

If I were you I would count on the Nexus coming before the end of November, because from what I can tell that seems like the most likely situation right now.

 

[escobar0o3]

I'm switching from AT&T, so yes I will be a new customer. This is also why I'm on a time limit with the Nexus release because I can not afford to pass up the 4gb data plans. If you click more info on the double data from amazon wireless, they actually state the end date of the double data promo is 11/30. Looks like I will be buying something by that date, Nexus or not. Problem is if I wait till the 30th for a nexus that probably won't come, I may miss this 0.01 deal on the Razr/Rezound. Damn you Verizon!!! Can't.... make....a .......... decision. Some one help me before I go insane lol.

if you miss out on the razr/rezound for a penny -- i have wholesale discount for the razr and the rezound. hit me up

 

[Namrak]

Interesting article on browsing benchmarks

Galaxy Nexus outdoes iPhone in browsing, but not graphics | Crave - CNET

I'm starting to think the reason the IP4 and SGN score so high in this department is due to the lack of flash support

 

[red66charger]

Wow... so is the Rezound!!! super tempting.... arggggg can't make up my mind! Why must you torture me Verizon!!!

Those are really good deals. But I came to a decision several years ago that I will never again compromise to save a "few" bucks. No more sitting in the last row at concerts for example. The only way I don't hold out for this device is if it turns out to be a buggy epic failure. I'll wait til next year if need be.

 

[vandyman]

Only the nexus having NFC is a big deal for me.

NFC looks like it could be fun. I think it my take time for it to catch on.
There needs to be more of a demand for it.