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

[AntimonyER]

Well the info is coming in again, definitely not floodgate opening levels like it was for the 9th, but we are two days closer, and we have the gag order to contend with. I think its gonna happen.

 

[HanSolo]

I love how everyone's pouring in with the 15th now. Every post I read that further confirms the 15th makes me feel all fuzzy inside.

Scott. Stop it!!!

Spoiler

 

[calpico]

Can someone spring for this girl's Premium membership? That pic is too small!

Spoiler

lol

OT: No need. I was positive I had seen that pic in the past.

For your enjoyment!!

Hopefully everything's not so Minnie. - CollegeHumor Picture

 

[SamMax]

Just got a text from my local VZW CSR, and she confirmed that I can come pick up my GNex on Thursday at 9AM. FWIW...

Reseller?

 

[lickwidravr]

Spoiler

This is my first non AR gun that I own. I love it.

P250 Compact

Definitely a sweet looking compact.

I just got my LTC and bought a Smith & Wesson MP9. Excellent pistol. My brother in law has an AR15 and says it's the best gun he's ever fired. I don't carry, I just target shoot.

I also am just planning for target shooting. that MP9 is definitely a nice looking gun.

OT Gun Talk:

Spoiler

Im a Gun guy. I'm into Glocks and recommend the 9mm versions to all new shooters. Start with a Glock 19, buy 1000 rounds and take a training course. Then you can gradually move into the more powerful calibers. I personally carry a .40, Glock 23. Best weapon I've ever owned.

The AR is my choice of carbine as well. Big discrepancy on brands, some are real junk. I'd stick with Bravo Company(my personal brand), Daniel Defense, or Colt. I would recommend another forum for this. Go there an READ, read, read. M4Carbine.net If you need a referral, let me know, it can speed up the approval process for getting in there.

PM me if you have any other questions, or we could get a thread going in the lounge. let me know!

I'm definitely looking to start with a 9 or a .45 (call me ambitious) i just can't stop thinking about my friends .45 that i shot recently a Springfield XD, that thing was great. Also liked my other friends Ruger 9mm, buttery smooth.

I can't imagine starting anywhere other than 1911.

I won't lie, i definitely have had my eyes on some 1911s, they are gorgeous but carry a big price tag as well, its definitely a gun thats on my "wish list"

 

[jamesoja]

OT: Guns

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I will repeat what others stated, take a training course! Then find a range where you may rent multiple firearms. Take your time and find Out what YOU like best. I agree start with a small caliber, manage it and then move up. Sig and Glock all make solid firearms, I prefer HK myself.

Congrats on your new sport, take your time, never stop learning.

 

[Delvirtud]

Can someone explain 2 forum lingoes to me:

1. What does FAP mean?

2. Where does "arrow to the knee" come from?

TIA

1. FAP = SoloHan(d) >.>
2. ??

 

[cggorman]

I read somewhere that the Nexus runs hot. Don't remember where.

Anyone else heard this?

Yes. I can confirm. I mentioned it a couple days ago.

 

[tdub88]

Yay! Gun talk!

[Hide] Currently all I have is:
XD-45
Mosin Nagant
Mossberg 590, 20", 9 shot

Would have many many more if I had the money. Im a starving college student lol.

I agree that people should have some training if they're going to own a gun. I got mine in the Military.

Personally, I prefer the XD over the Glock.

Mosin Nagant is a great rifle for $99.
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OT Firearms


[Hide]+1 for the XD. Mine is the .40 variety. Also have a Ruger Redhawk .357 revolver and a few rifles. Love my Browning Gold Evolve 12 ga. for skeet and bird hunting.

Looking at a S&W Bodyguard .380 for the wife.[/spoiler]

 

[Ninjak]

"I used to be a patient Verizon user like you, but then I took a Nexus delay to the knee..."

 

[BabyBlues]

I think he was responding to DrexelDragon, not Scott?

Oohhhh. Oops. Well, wrong person but I still picture it everytime we get close.
It's a high school student, jumping up and down, "release it, release it, release it"

 

[Grendil]

I love how everyone's pouring in with the 15th now. Every post I read that further confirms the 15th makes me feel all fuzzy inside.

Not everyone is saying the 15th, most are either saying that, or they don't know. And some are saying next week or later. But it's hardly a lock with nothing official from verizon and their track record of delaying this release.

 

[Airmaxx23]

lol...and I thought QFT was Quit F'ing Talking....

That explains a lot.

 

[HanSolo]

Uh oh. My boss just asked me if I can cover for another guy on Thursday morning.

I said "Sorry, no."

He said "Well, think about it."

I hate when they frakking do that!!!!

 

[Mikey P]

My store is still confirming the 15th. Called a couple others and a RS and they are saying the same thing. Could it really be about to happen? Could our dreams be finally coming true? I will definitely be going to my store tomorrow to serif there is a soft launch by some chance. If not, COME ON THURSDAY!!!

 

[Cam]

Reseller?

Corporate store.

 

[chandl90]

Im contemplating flashing my eris back to stock and unrooted for the last day before i get the nexus, for old times sake. Unfortunately I dont want to end up having to reroot and reflash if thursday comes and goes without a nexus

 

[RazorSharp]

I read somewhere that the Nexus runs hot. Don't remember where.

Anyone else heard this?

Yes. I can confirm. I mentioned it a couple days ago.

Hmm, I wonder if that's related to the decision to underclock the processor.

 

[fartsmcgee]

1. FAP = SoloHan(d) >.>
2. ??

2. Skyrim

 

[HanSolo]

Why does my thanks button disappear all the time?

 

[th0r615]

I have a final at 10:15am Thursday! I'm gunna try to ninja myself a nexus at the Verizon store before heading to school.

 

[Craigboy]

I've been cautiously letting myself get more and more excited about the 15th being the day....

Spoiler

then I took an arrow to the knee

 

[SamMax]

Corporate store.

Not trying to be a jerk, but I really want to believe you...

 

[triplejnj]

I love when you can tell what the person is saying even though it's just a GIF

Or in this case, a GTFO

 

[rstat1]

Comp Science is better. Trust me. A major in the STEM field will most likely land you a job, whereas something in the arts usually won't. Even better is if you Double Major in Comp. Science and Mathematics. Alot of the courses overlap with each other, and those extra Math Courses in the Math Major will allow you to be really efficient in computer science. As for careers, it's not only Programming. You can go into software engineering, certain engineering jobs that don't require ABET Certification, Almost any type of Analyst position, as well as other paths. Technology and Science is the future. If you love music, don't turn it into a job. Trust me, I've been down that path. Turning something you love into work is the Ultimate Sin. I love cars, but I wouldn't want to work on other people's cars everyday for the rest of my life.

I totally disagree with you on that math part.
I can tell you that as a programmer with more than 10yrs experience (none of it professional), none of the math classes I've taken in my CS degree so far have helped me as far programming as concerned. And if you ask me it's a big waste of time