*Official Galaxy Nexus Pre-Release speculation thread

woodraskam · Nov 30, 2011

shawn218 said:
whats with this beer stuff. is it because p3 said he heard good news, or is there something else?

P3 tweeted a number, when translated to epoch time was Dec. 8th GMT

nj02vette · Nov 30, 2011

harpua said:
Hopsolutely

Smooth Hoperator.

AntimonyER · Nov 30, 2011

EarlyMon said:
Yeah, that's what led me to start that thread. I've seen too many favorable, in-depth blog posts talking about the screen size being 4.7" - and like you, it seemed to me that there must be a story there.

I was expecting to find that it was 4.65" and maybe the bloggers had an imprecise ruler.

I was expecting a pretty warped aspect ratio or maybe not as much real real-estate (if you get my meaning) compared to a 4.3" phone with hard buttons and maybe there was just something that marketing was covering up the way marketing always seems to do, if that makes sense.

So, I don't get it - talking Google here -

Did some focus group object to 4.7" so 4.65 is better, like 4.99 isn't 5 bucks to (some) people?

And what's up with the screen being spec'd in inches in the UK? We've had a playful us vs. the metric system thread with our cousins in the Lounge - I'm think it's pretty clear it's metric or nothing for those cats.

Did they have some spec translation error along the way?

Did they have some production thing where they were happy with 4.7" displays but already committed the promotions?

Based on the phone width alone, I did some math and expected to uncover some lies somewhere, probably with aspect ratio - because I saw a movie being shown with the soft buttons in one vid. But with soft buttons, the aspect ratio is 1.64 - think 16.4:10 - pretty close to 16:9, closer than I'd expected when using 4.65" as a reference.

It's a mystery to me.

Probably need to use a digital caliper to measure the screen... That will take out any bias due to the curved screen. Also since it's just the glass that is curved, is it possible there is some distortion making the screen appear bigger than it actually is prior to being bonded to the glass? Just thinking here.

garbageduck · Nov 30, 2011

Since he was brought up earlier, Patrice o'neal's special is on comedy central right now (east coast)

49er · Nov 30, 2011

atrain311 said:
Might as well. Sleep is overvrated.

This.

IgnatiusXIX · Nov 30, 2011

Alright, the PS3 has been running idly for about 30mins now. My attempt at getting in some quality Assassins Creed time is in serious jeopardy at the moment since Modern Family is on in an hour. I'll try and peek in on you guys in between shankings.

And since everyone is drinking:

Here's to you and here's to me, the best of friends we'll forever be. But if we ever disagree, then **** you here's to me

Cheers

JArthur · Nov 30, 2011

TKEnzy said:
All of you hard alcohol drinkers are so fancy - I gotta save up my pennies for this phone, I can't afford top-shelf liquors as well. One day...

I used to think like that, I then came to the conclusion that there is a reason that top shelf is always more expensive, I drink top shelf but just don't drink as often, and enjoy it more when I do.

Sorry so off topic.....

dragonfinder1 · Nov 30, 2011

I have a very reliable source that tells me that the Galaxy Nexus will be released within a day or two of post 94,600. I can't revel his name because if his babysitter finds out she wont hive him cookies anymore.

Also our local Costco doesn't have the Rezound yet, maybe next week.

I have a $200 Costco gift card to help with the purchase of the Gnex or Rezound, whichever is released with ICS first.

halon · Nov 30, 2011

JArthur said:
I used to think like that, I then came to the conclusion that there is a reason that top shelf is always more expensive, I drink top shelf but just don't drink as often, and enjoy it more when I do.

Sorry so off topic.....

HOW DARE YOU GO OFF TOPIC!!! :mad:

atrain311 · Nov 30, 2011

49er said:
This.

atrain311 said:
Might as well. Sleep is overvrated.

Hee hee, I say that now, but come tomorrow morning when I'm contending with 20 6 year-olds I may regret that statement.

TeeJ911 · Nov 30, 2011

I was actually skeptical that if this forum had a release date it would be content. Saw many "just give us a freakin release date" as that would satisfy the masses. I seems like the general feeling is being content tonight. Nice atmosphere I have to admit and can see why so many are talking about having a drink and just relaxing.

modster · Nov 30, 2011

IgnatiusXIX said:
Don't believe they were judging by his post, and that would make it larger anyhow.

Thats the point, users were measuring with the ruler bent to the screen, so they got larger measurements than the official one, assuming the official measurement was not bent to the screen.

Aabye · Nov 30, 2011

Deschutes' Black Butte Porter for me. Last one. Brought a case back with me from Oregon. Unavailable across the Mississippi.

Being how the mood's gotten better today, I'm calling celebration.

shawn218 · Nov 30, 2011

jbdan said:
idk I just showed up and it was party time in here. So what's your favorite?

blue moon with an orange or bud light lime

JArthur · Nov 30, 2011

ajdroidx said:
Sorry all, I gave up the liquor a while back. So if you don't mind, I will just have a bit of Pepsi cola, strait

Sir your next round is on me.....

EarlyMon · Nov 30, 2011

SolidOrange said:
was thinking it could be an average, but (4.43+4.72)/2 = 4.575. who knows where that mysterious 4.65 number came from.

I did the same thing. :eek:

BlueBiker said:
If it was measured in PenTile inches, they woulda advertised it as 6" or more.

lma0
~~~~

This:

nj02vette said:
Maybe Samsungs/Googles measurements were the chord of the curved screen arc.

Plus this:

modster said:
Perhaps its not taking into account the contour, were the user measurements taken with the ruler bent to the screen?

Edit: Ninja'd by nj02vette

Equals this:

IgnatiusXIX said:
Don't believe they were judging by his post, and that would make it larger anyhow.

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tdub88 said:
Actually, no. My post had nothing to do with yours. I think you're a great Mod. You have a talent for explaining technical things, of which you have great knowledge, in a way us plebs can understand. It had more to do w/ this place being treated like a kindygarten at times, by some.

OK, my bad, sorry. Everyone's voice counts and we love to improve - if you have ideas that staff ought hear, please come visit us and let's chat here -

http://androidforums.com/private-chat-staff/

We can't improve if we don't get the feedback - that place is the best venue. I'm not 100% clear on the kindergarten thing, but that's the place to smoke it out. It's a new area we created for exactly this sort of deal, because we're fully committed.

Yes. Yes, I do shameless promote our site features.

IgnatiusXIX · Nov 30, 2011

modster said:
Thats the point, users were measuring with the ruler bent to the screen, so they got larger measurements than the official one, assuming the official measurement was not bent to the screen.

Sorry about that, must have missed the first portion of your post when I read it.

wyggles · Nov 30, 2011

Well, friends, I thought I was off this roller coaster for good but it keeps pulling me back in. With my Nexus now in FedEx's hands on it's way to Expansys I'm back to obsessing over this thread. *sigh*

woodstorm · Nov 30, 2011

Think it's time for an overtime shift so I can get this thing next week. lol

Just realized my wife's Rezound will arrive that day. Thanks again Amazon!

Puchkey · Nov 30, 2011

For me its Vodka mixed with Blueberry Pomegranate Oceanspray.... mmmmmm! But nothing top shelf, trust me. I gotta save my bucks for my gnex.

nascar01 · Nov 30, 2011

Puchkey said:
For me its Vodka mixed with Blueberry Pomegranate Oceanspray.... mmmmmm! But nothing top shelf, trust me. I gotta save my bucks for my gnex.

+1

cran-raspberry is also very good

jdduncan11 · Nov 30, 2011

keatre said:
Because finding out Darth Vadar is Luke's father is no longer a shock/surprise. Although with Pop culture, I doubt it would have a shocking effect anymore.

The story was told 4-6 -- most people believe 1-3 simply compliment and fill in gaps from the original story (or atleast thats one of the nicer things said about the prequels)

I'm a fan of going 1-6 myself. When in doubt...go chrono

JArthur · Nov 30, 2011

Puchkey said:
For me its Vodka mixed with Blueberry Pomegranate Oceanspray.... mmmmmm! But nothing top shelf, trust me. I gotta save my bucks for my gnex.

Sounds yummy....(I mean good, feeling a little loopy right now), might have to give it a try.... Thanks always out for a good new mixed drink recipe.....

jhawkkw · Nov 30, 2011

The Carrier IQ "gate" is really blowing up all over the net. Anyone have a list of which devices the software is on? Just curious and would like to see how large it is.

ajdroidx · Nov 30, 2011

When I DID drink I used to mix Vodka with Rum and loved my Jack D.

As far as Beer, it was Fat Tire or Coors

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