*Official Galaxy Nexus Pre-Release speculation thread

woodraskam · Nov 30, 2011

soapinmouth said:
this thread moves ridiculously fast, just wish it were more on topic not all this star wars stuff.

Here's the thing. It's gonna happen. That's why a lot of people hang around here. Sure Star Wars isn't my thing, but I'll just skip those. The Off-Topic convo is gonna happen, it's the nature of the beast. The same argument was made from the beginning of the Dinc Thread, but it's the environment (that includes off-topic stuff) that keeps many people around here.

This attracts the attention getters (which we all are) to come back here with any info they find, and get the appropriate thanks for it. If no one was here, then there'd be less incentive to come here with the information.

Not trying to be harsh, just trying to explain why I think it has to be the way it is.

MoPhoMan · Nov 30, 2011

Crayon said:
Why, because I enjoy a well moderated zone that stays on the topic at hand so I don't have to wade through 20 pages of nerd boners just for one piece of info?

I'm on probation because I call people out, and I don't particularly care if I get slapped, banned or not-I can read the forum regardless. I just get tired of hearing nerdgasms when all I want to see is relevant information.

I don't know why this is such a big deal. It comes up often. Steven does a great job keeping the first post up to date with the latest info. Once you go past the first post all bets are off. If you only want the latest info there is nothing else to see here.

kk4df · Nov 30, 2011

soapinmouth said:
I don't understand why people do preorders aynways, don't you have a better chance of getting it in hand sooner going to the store opening day?

Yea, but my wife and I leave for a vacation on the 8th. It would really mess up our vacation (from her perspective) if I delayed our departure so I could pick up a new phone, and played with it during the trip. So for me, and 8th release with no pre-order, will mean I'll actually order it that day.

Now if they do a pre-order early, I'll do fastest delivery possible, hoping to get it into my hot little hands before I leave.

MrMetachlorian · Nov 30, 2011

Kyoti said:
I find it hard to believe that no one has said this, but you have to watch it in order of release because of Empire Strikes Back. Anyone who is deprived of that moment has missed out on one of the greatist moments in cinema, and anyone who deprives a Star Wars virgin of that moment by suggesting watching them in cronological order should be beaten to death with a toy lightsaber.

That made me LOL!! I agree BUT as Han or someone else mentioned, due to pop culture, I would think most people who haven't seen the movie already know what you're talking about. ESB is easily the best of the six IMO. I remember being little and freaking out during the opening scene in the snow!

And keep in mind, I didn't suggest that it should be watched in chronological order, just wanted to hear conversation on the topic.

gapi · Nov 30, 2011

I will rename my Nexus to my Nexeye.

CaptainRon · Nov 30, 2011

esmith818 said:
Cypher: All I see now is blonde, brunette, redhead.

I assume this is another movie. BB hasn't seen.

atrain311 · Nov 30, 2011

Anyone else looking for an external battery charger and an extra battery? For my Dinc and TB I used Seidio but they don't seem to have anything yet. I LOVE having an extra battery ready so I never have to be tethered with a wire. If anyone comes across one of these bad boys, please let me know.

49er · Nov 30, 2011

TeeJ911 said:
Talked about earlier. Decided that the least amount of time from an announcement to release was 1 day but no occasion w/ out an announcement given.

Cam said:
At this point I'm thinking no pre-order and a 12/8 release, or a 12/8 pre-order and a 12/15 or 12/22 release.

Thanks. I'll be up anyways, I ll be checking just in case.

Cam · Nov 30, 2011

Crayon said:
I'm sorry, does the thread title indicate a social contract of "banter and friendly CONVESATION?" Did I miss something?

No, thank you-i'd prefer not.

From the original post in this thread, direct from the site admin:

Go into this thread knowing how large it is. Know that it is not all completely on topic. The OP, Steven58, will make a best effort attempt at keeping THIS top post as up to date as possible on current news on the device. You are welcome to post here or create a new thread with information you have. The new thread will be kept on topic. This thread is sort of a lounge-news type thing and off-topic talk is acceptable so long as THIS POST contains all the important information on the thread.
-Phases

saulback · Nov 30, 2011

soapinmouth said:
I don't understand why people do preorders aynways, don't you have a better chance of getting it in hand sooner going to the store opening day?

I've heard of people getting their preordered devices a day or two before actual release. I don't know how common that is. Also, if it comes in the mail, the greasy-fingered Verizon salesman don't get their smudges all over your beautiful new nexus.

Question: If you do the fastoem unlock, do you still get OTA updates?

woodstorm · Nov 30, 2011

Cryptic tweet is cryptic.

halon · Nov 30, 2011

My take...

We have talked about everything that deals with the Nexus. If you want to know something about it then ask. Other than that we are killing time until it comes out. BTW, Episode 3 is excellent. Start with 4,5,6.

MoPhoMan · Nov 30, 2011

djcs219 said:
Questions for all my fellow Nexians...has there been any mention of an extended battery for the GNex? And if so what is the size of the battery?

I am in outside sales and need one to get me through the day, regardless of how well the reg one does...

I'm sure there will be many but the one I saw yesterday for Korea was 2100 (maybe 2150).

Kyoti · Nov 30, 2011

MrMetachlorian said:
That made me LOL!! I agree BUT as Han or someone else mentioned, due to pop culture, I would think most people who haven't seen the movie already know what you're talking about. ESB is easily the best of the six IMO. I remember being little and freaking out during the opening scene in the snow!

And keep in mind, I didn't suggest that it should be watched in chronological order, just wanted to hear conversation on the topic.

I don't know, you would think with pop culure they would have seen Star Wars too, but you never know. Just my 2 cents.

SolidOrange · Nov 30, 2011

atrain311 said:
Anyone else looking for an external battery charger and an extra battery? For my Dinc and TB I used Seidio but they don't seem to have anything yet. I LOVE having an extra battery ready so I never have to be tethered with a wire. If anyone comes across one of these bad boys, please let me know.

sucks that the NFC antenna is in the battery on the GNex. replacements/spares are going to be expensive! :eek:

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psycho_maniac · Nov 30, 2011

how bout the nexus from blade runner.. one of my favorite movies!

EarlyMon · Nov 30, 2011

Crayon said:
I'm sorry, does the thread title indicate a social contract of "banter and friendly CONVESATION?" Did I miss something?

Evidently yes.

The OP states that news or info when significant will go into the OP - that's as far as anyone need go for updates.

From there, the OP expressly states by our site Admin, Phases, that this thread is _exactly_ to have some info and friendly banter, in the manner of a Lounge-like thread.

Hope this helps.

IgnatiusXIX · Nov 30, 2011

CaptainRon said:
I assume this is another movie. BB hasn't seen.

Considering the track record, I'd probably put money on it

TKEnzy · Nov 30, 2011

TeeJ911 said:
Outside of the Nexus beer is the most appropriate thing to talk about. Beer and disappointment go hand in hand. Next topic is nuts then Star Wars. Bro Code

In that case - what's everyone drinking tonight? I'm going with a Sam Adams Black & Brew, appropriate for the first (finally) cold night of the year.

jaydotelloh · Nov 30, 2011

Found these on VZ site too. Not as exciting as the others though...

http://cache.vzw.com/images_b2c/phones/mini/sam_galaxy_nexus.png

http://cache.vzw.com/images_b2c/phones/lg/sam_galaxy_nexus.png

harpua · Nov 30, 2011

me

i failed.

jkc120 · Nov 30, 2011

Man I hope the 8th is the date...I don't want to pay the $35 rent-a-r* fee, and I'm weary of losing my additional $50 loyalty discount in the process of rent/return/buy nexus.

soapinmouth · Nov 30, 2011

saulback said:
I've heard of people getting their preordered devices a day or two before actual release. I don't know how common that is. Also, if it comes in the mail, the greasy-fingered Verizon salesman don't get their smudges all over your beautiful new nexus.

Question: If you do the fastoem unlock, do you still get OTA updates?

Yeah but I think its more common to get it late rather then early o_O

atrain311 · Nov 30, 2011

TKEnzy said:
In that case - what's everyone drinking tonight? I'm going with a Sam Adams Black & Brew, appropriate for the first (finally) cold night of the year.

Jack and coke here.

saulback · Nov 30, 2011

soapinmouth said:
Yeah but I think its more common to get it late rather then early

That was the whole reason I was going to preorder. Now I have to rethink this...

(What does o_O

mean?)

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