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

[CeeJayII]

Maybe someone can clarify this for me. ICS is the first android firmware to allow use of both cores, correct? The rezound and S2 aren't very far behind the nexus in speed from what I've read, even though they are on gingerbread. Does that mean when they are able to use both cores, on ICS, they'll potentially be faster than the nexus?

 

[Sushibagel]

Based on what is known about the Droid 4 at this point - is anyone tempted by it?

Other than the physical keyboard, I don't know what is special about it. I haven't used my OG's keyboard since the first week I had the phone, so I don't see any reason to be excited. Thoughts?

I'll use my keyboard every now and then on my OG but im not the least bit interested in having a phone with blur.

 

[PerCompLLC]

You don't actually think that I manually thanked everybody do you?

Um, it might be a good idea if you turn the script off... Please.

 

[3vil]

I give you - The Thankian Chronicles3vil - the willpower and determination you showed on this were truly impressive.

Yes - this is a new record for the site, I've made note of it for staff.

While some may feel this devalues thanks, world records come in many flavors. Some for great skill, some for great strength, some for great silliness, some for great danger - and some for sheer stamina.

You qualify on a number of levels.

When I get over being quite literally stunned, color me impressed.

And LMAO - seriously.

3vil - congrats on your record!

Spoiler

PS - 3vil is a professional, please don't try this at home!

 

[HanSolo]

didn't have much time to play because my 3 y/o was running amok.

This is a strange world we live in, where one's three year old interferes with one's play time.

 

[HanSolo]

You forgot my totally awesome Borg picture!

AND my comparison of his thanking us to his peeing on us!!

 

[Bushflyr]

Hate physical keyboards.

 

[Mannequins]

Kickin the SII's butt in web browser page loading. Gnex is Beastly fast.
Samsung Galaxy SII (S2) vs Samsung Galaxy Nexus Browser Test (Part 2: Plugins Disabled) - YouTube

 

[Mach Droid]

Stopped by Best Buy on an errand today, took a quick peek at the Rezound and some Galaxy SIIs. Gorgeous phones all, but it just made me more excited about the GNex. I wasn't even tempted.

Also, didn't have much time to play because my 3 y/o was running amok.

Why didnt you just hand him a Iphone4s....That would have kept him busy for a minute or two.Just wash his hands afterwards.

 

[Sushibagel]

OK for all you OG Droiders in here I'm thinking of flashing a new Rom in my Droid (hoping to clear up a couple issues I've been having the last few days) I've tried many Roms but anyone have a suggestion of what to try this time.

 

[ajoudi84]

No no. This is the Galaxy Nexus mega-thread. The incredible one is done.

Oops? Haha!

 

[BabyBlues]

I give you - The Thankian Chronicles


3vil - the willpower and determination you showed on this were truly impressive.

Yes - this is a new record for the site, I've made note of it for staff.

While some may feel this devalues thanks, world records come in many flavors. Some for great skill, some for great strength, some for great silliness, some for great danger - and some for sheer stamina.

You qualify on a number of levels.

When I get over being quite literally stunned, color me impressed.

And LMAO - seriously.

3vil - congrats on your record!

Spoiler

PS - 3vil is a professional, please don't try this at home!

I am sitting here crying from laughter!

 

[3vil]

Um, it might be a good idea if you turn the script off... Please.

I am not using a script now... This morning's thanks are all manual thanks

 

[kastleberg]

Based on what is known about the Droid 4 at this point - is anyone tempted by it?

What's a Droid 4?

 

[HanSolo]

I give you - The Thankian Chronicles

3vil - the willpower and determination you showed on this were truly impressive.

Yes - this is a new record for the site, I've made note of it for staff.

3vil - congrats on your record!

Nice to see one of our own get such a nice record like that!

You don't actually think that I manually thanked everybody do you?

Oh no!

A wave of shock and scandal rocks the Gnex thread!

Was 3vil using Performance Enhancing Scripts?

Gapi will be launching a full-scale investigation on this. If he finds any proof of PES usage, with involvement of either 3vil or Early, you can bet I'll be prosecuting the crap out of both of them!

 

[johnnybirdman]

OK for all you OG Droiders in here I'm thinking of flashing a new Rom in my Droid (hoping to clear up a couple issues I've been having the last few days) I've tried many Roms but anyone have a suggestion of what to try.

I was on Droid Concepts for a while but Peter Alfonso just came out with a new version of BB for the OD and so I'm trying that (again). I like it and I think I'm going to stick with it until I get my Gnex.. if I ever do.
-J

 

[johnnybirdman]

The OP.

Edit: Give or take a few shut downs and thanks.

'seemed' to be a lot more going on than in the OP.. but I guess not... but hey, i got a free thank...

 

[gapi]

OK for all you OG Droiders in here I'm thinking of flashing a new Rom in my Droid (hoping to clear up a couple issues I've been having the last few days) I've tried many Roms but anyone have a suggestion of what to try this time.

Yes....... A factory reset to bone stock.

 

[Sushibagel]

I was on Droid Concepts for a while but Peter Alfonso just came out with a new version of BB for the OD and so I'm trying that (again). I like it and I think I'm going to stick with it until I get my Gnex.. if I ever do.
-J

Nice I will try it out BB is a pretty good one Peter Alfonso does nice work.

 

[nhindian]

That would be the Verizon WIN/WIN. Phones dont get returned and they got extra sales on the Razr and Rezound from people who wouldnt normally buy those phones.

Couldn't they just return the phones on the last day anyway and wait a day to get the Nexus?

Unless it was an unannounced release.

 

[replica9000]

Kickin the SII's butt in web browser page loading. Gnex is Beastly fast.
Samsung Galaxy SII (S2) vs Samsung Galaxy Nexus Browser Test (Part 2: Plugins Disabled) - YouTube

I hope the Galaxy Nexus isn't being delayed just because Flash isn't supported in ICS yet...

 

[Sushibagel]

Yes....... A factory reset to bone stock.

I'll was rooted stock the last few weeks and believe it or not had more problems then with any rom I've used.

 

[Sandroidfan]

Maybe someone can clarify this for me. ICS is the first android firmware to allow use of both cores, correct? The rezound and S2 aren't very far behind the nexus in speed from what I've read, even though they are on gingerbread. Does that mean when they are able to use both cores, on ICS, they'll potentially be faster than the nexus?

Not necessarily. Remember other phones like SGS2, Rezound, Razr have heavy UI skin on top of stock android. So having ICS and UI skin might result in slower performance than Gnex.

 

[kokiangel]

Totally off topic but today in Alabama is "We gonna kick your butt" day. Doesn't really matter which team you are rooting for. You still gotta say it. WAR EAGLE!

 

[The_Chief]

I'm a huge fan Chief but I ain't gonna thank another release prediction or opinion post.

I don't blame you, Gapi... we've reset our countdown timers so many times the clocks are confused

NOW: Are those 11 standard days or 11 metric days? Hmmm...