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

[jdduncan11]

I thought so too... But Blockbuster comes preloaded... and backup assistant... those apps are priceless and they drive up the costs

Ouch!! Pull the knife out

 

[red46123]

Personally, I don't see how this phone is going to be 199 with 32 gb. Don't get me wrong. it would be nice, but I don't see it that way. Considering the other two phones that are out, the ReZound and the RaZr? 299 each subsidized? I can't see this one lower.

Yep, $199 because Verizon wants to say their sorry for making us wait.

 

[BlueBiker]

Guys, I am viewing this thread at work. Please be careful what pictures you post. If they are pictures of women in bikini's, put the "hide" tag on and give explanation. ty.

But bikini avatars are okay, right? Just checking.

Wow Gapi, that's awesome. Now, I hope you have the tower all ready cause you will have to lock her up to keep the boys away.

She is beautiful! Keep the boys away from her. She sounds like a lovely young lady (wow I can't believe I'm old enough to say that).

This is 2011; what makes you think only boys will find her cute? But I agree, gapi you must be so proud of your smart young'un!

 

[jdduncan11]

Yep, $199 because Verizon wants to say their sorry for making us wait.

In a perfect world I could see that happening. But the reality is - we don't even know if the "delay" was Verizon's fault/problem or not. We'll just have to wait and see I guess. I will be getting this phone, no matter the price.

 

[zx10droid]

posted by droid-life on twitter:

Nexus LTE pre-order on the 29th? Tipster seems to think so. I'm not so sure though.

someone seems to think so, who knows at this point

 

[Mach Droid]

Off topic:

Spoiler

I'm reading 11/22/63 by Stephen King. Anyone read it? Pretty good so far.

Is that the book where a guy on the internet predicts the release date of a cell phone in 2063?

 

[EarlyMon]

Personally, I don't see how this phone is going to be 199 with 32 gb. Don't get me wrong. it would be nice, but I don't see it that way. Considering the other two phones that are out, the ReZound and the RaZr? 299 each subsidized? I can't see this one lower.

Talking sale prices - if a Rezound goes for anywhere from a penny to 50 bucks, 200 for a Nexus isn't impossible.

But bikini avatars are okay, right? Just checking.

Not always, but usually.

World of difference between a bikini on a stamp-pad sized photo and something large that makes the boss, co-workers or kiddos spin their heads around.

PS - No foul nor harm intended or implied on your young ones, Gapi. Nothing like being a proud father, sounds like you've done great - kudos!

 

[jbdan]

posted by droid-life on twitter:



someone seems to think so, who knows at this point

December?!!

 

[brocktice]

Latest tip is pre-order 11/29 via @droid_life

 

[gapi]

But bikini avatars are okay, right? Just checking.





This is 2011; what makes you think only boys will find her cute? But I agree, gapi you must be so proud of your smart young'un!

Thanks, BB, And that is not a bikini Stephen, I think its the look in her eye that gotcha. I understand though.

 

[scottg96]

So, $199.99 pre-order + Dec. 8th release? Makes sense, I guess. I'll be looking firward to it

 

[EarlyMon]

Usual catalog life of a phone is about a year.

Nexus S launched in December of last year.

If this were any carrier-specific phone, no way we'd be realistically expecting the new Nexus before December.

There. How's that for acceptance?

 

[BabyBlues]

Sitting at the bar posting in this thread... Wth... (only because I lost at pool)

It's cause you love us too. We are a very warped family in our own rights.

But bikini avatars are okay, right? Just checking.


This is 2011; what makes you think only boys will find her cute? But I agree, gapi you must be so proud of your smart young'un!

Truly I thought about throwing in a non traditional statement about who he needs to keep her away from but I'm trying to behave and didn't want to offend Gapi since she is only 14, or get in trouble with any of our "parents" for stepping out of line

 

[brocktice]

So, $199.99 pre-order + Dec. 8th release? Makes sense, I guess. I'll be looking firward to it

$199 is highly unlikely IMO, that was a black friday sale that never happened.

 

[jbdan]

Truly I thought about throwing in a non traditional statement about who he needs to keep her away from but I'm trying to behave and didn't want to offend Gapi since she is only 14, or get in trouble with any of our "parents" for stepping out of line

Proud of you behaving

 

[scottg96]

$199 is highly unlikely IMO, that was a black friday sale that never happened.

But if you think about it, there's no reason they couldn't, considering the fact that Samsung manufactures its own flash storage instead of relying on a 3rd party manufacturer. Plus, +16GB for -$100 would be a really competitive price, and flash storage costs decrease with time anyways.

 

[jbdan]

$199 is highly unlikely IMO, that was a black friday sale that never happened.

Sounds the most believable. What if though? Hope we see!

 

[IndecisiveElle]

But bikini avatars are okay, right? Just checking.





This is 2011; what makes you think only boys will find her cute? But I agree, gapi you must be so proud of your smart young'un!

Touche! She clearly belongs in a tower where no one can reach her. Or at least get her a few older brothers and sisters to beat any nefarious types up and defend her honor.

 

[cusjs]

Are most going to pre-order or go to the store? For those who respond what are the benefits of pre-order vs. store purchase?

 

[Sushibagel]

Are most going to pre-order or go to the store? For those who respond what are the benefit of pre-order vs. store?

In Store want to make sure I don't lose my unlimited data. Plus I want to have it in my hands right away once it's paid for

 

[scottg96]

Are most going to pre-order or go to the store? For those who respond what are the benefit of pre-order vs. store?

Pre-order, but it depends which gets me the phone soonest; online or store. The guys at my store are pretty chill but I've heard reports of web orders of other phones shipping early.

 

[zx10droid]

Are most going to pre-order or go to the store? For those who respond what are the benefit of pre-order vs. store?

the benefit of pre order is being guaranteed a launch day device and not having to have a sales rep try to sell you extra accessories or try to set it up for you. and with the demand this phone seems to have, not having to be in line and being guaranteed a device seems the two biggest pluses

 

[IndecisiveElle]

Are most going to pre-order or go to the store? For those who respond what are the benefit of pre-order vs. store?

I will not be preordering in this case -- but I would want to if I was paying out of pocket for the phone for several reason 1) possibility of getting it sooner via some sort of shipping speedy awesomeness, a'la Dinc b)satisfaction of knowing i ordered it at the first possible minute and knowing it will be in the mail and not having to worry about going to the store the day it launches.

Spoiler

ok I'm getting a little excited about my Mom's new Rezound -- I hope she likes it!... think she'd notice if I stole the headphones?!

 

[altimax98]

Are most going to pre-order or go to the store? For those who respond what are the benefits of pre-order vs. store purchase?

The most recent trend has pre-orders arriving about 2 days before the store release. I know some people got the Razr on wednesday when it was released on friday... So maybe we could get it sometime on 10/6 or 10/5

Spoiler

WTF That damn target lady is STILL on commercials and its after black friday.......

 

[cusjs]

In Store want to make sure I don't lose my unlimited data. Plus I want to have it in my hands right away once it's paid for

I've ordered online before and never lost my unlimited but that doesn't mean Verizon couldn't mess it up now.