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

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DING DING DING! We have a winner! As much as I'm the last person in the world to suggest Verizon isn't the 'bad guy' given my experience with other things 'verizon', it's absolutely the truth that virtually all the disappointment here is the result of believing (and continuing to believe) one rumor after another....regardless of where it comes from.

While it's true many people are getting worked up about rumors coming going, the thought that Verizon doesn't have a stake in the blame game is inane.

I'm disappointed that we haven't heard ANYTHING regarding the Nexus from VZW since their impromptu confirmation that Friday afternoon many moons ago. We hear 'before the end of the year' and that means its okay to not put out anything for nearly 2 months?
 
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Believe it or not, I just had a web conversation with a person who as also named "Tiffany" and got a LOT of info!!

The convo was too long and honest to do a screenshot of.. There were so many sentences that I there had to be a scroll bar, so I'm going to have to paste.


Doing it now.

Are you serious! I chat one up at least once per day and they never utter a word. Not even a hint. Maybe this one got so fed up chatting about it with all of us that they just made something up. Either way, I'm looking forward to seeing part of your conversation :)
 
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. . . .said, "between you and I, I just received the email and it's going to be released on Friday." I made an appointment on Friday at 9 am!!!! SWEEEEEET!!!!

I want to be excited, I really do.

But I can't.

I'm pretty sure they adjusted that and said the 12th for shipping of online preorders and the 19th for in store purchases. I found the link:

Asus Transformer Prime US release date official: Dec. 12 online, Dec. 19 retail | The Verge

Ah, thanks for the link. Still doesn't explain why the Windsock's toes are curling over it being Monday. Probably the Juicy Juice.

If emails are going out, there's enough leakers in the chain to get that posted up quickly.

We should see soon enough.

That's the test. If store reps have no issue with telling a complete stranger over the phone, this rumor should start spreading like wildfire.

Anyone care to call a few stores in their area?


As far as I'm concerned, I'm thinking Friday. Which majorly blows because I have to be in Court that day. Thursday was looking awesome work-wise.

Jerks.
 
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I'm disappointed that we haven't heard ANYTHING regarding the Nexus from VZW since their impromptu confirmation that Friday afternoon many moons ago. We hear 'before the end of the year' and that means its okay to not put out anything for nearly 2 months?

Yes. That's what it means.

It'd be nice to get a constant stream of communication, but that's not the way the world works - we are not privvy to all of the internal workings at Verizon and Samsung that might lead to delays. So they pick a safe date, and say "guys, it'll be here by then." A series of starts and stops and a constant flow of communication would be criticized equally - everyone would complain, "they keep stating release dates, then pushing them back."

So, they take the lesser of two evils. They pick a safe release date, and stop devoting time and resources to constantly reevaluating their public timeline.

Their obligation is satisfied by meeting that timeline. All of the hysteria surrounding release dates is strictly self-generated, it is not Verizon's fault.
 
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Believe it or not, I just had a web conversation with a person who as also named "Tiffany" and got a LOT of info!!

The convo was too long and honest to do a screenshot of.. There were so many sentences that I there had to be a scroll bar, so I'm going to have to paste.


Doing it now.


NOT AGAIN

Another Hey Everyone I just got information , but wait until I decipher/filter it. Be right back.

By the way what ever happened to the Source.
 
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Believe it or not, I just had a web conversation with a person who as also named "Tiffany" and got a LOT of info!!

The convo was too long and honest to do a screenshot of.. There were so many sentences that I there had to be a scroll bar, so I'm going to have to paste.


Doing it now.

Does anyone get the feeling that sweet little Steven is starting to turn?

I'm starting to think he likes making us squirm.
 
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I want to be excited, I really do.

But I can't.



Ah, thanks for the link. Still doesn't explain why the Windsock's toes are curling over it being Monday. Probably the Juicy Juice.



That's the test. If store reps have no issue with telling a complete stranger over the phone, this rumor should start spreading like wildfire.

Anyone care to call a few stores in their area?


As far as I'm concerned, I'm thinking Friday. Which majorly blows because I have to be in Court that day. Thursday was looking awesome work-wise.

Jerks.


I'm off Friday so that would be better for me :)
 
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I just got a tweet of an online convo with a csr who started that pre release starts Wednesday. Is this old news? I'd this creditable? I tweeted it bit perhaps it should be in the OP?

btw I am on the train home now. Back to nj.



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^^^ I received this from DrexelDragon, last night so I posted it.

This morning I decided to try for myself. I got a CSR who was also named "Tiffany", who said the same thing about the release and more. In fact, our convo was so long that a screenshot could not fit it all, as you had to use a scroll bar. (I still have the screen up in case I want to refer to it later).

The text has my last name in it so I'm going to past the text out and edit it into this post. So, please come back here for the full text.

Steven

Please hold for a Verizon Wireless sales representative to assist you with your order. Thank you for your patience.
You are now chatting with 'Tiffany'
Tiffany: Hello. Thank you for visiting our chat service. May I help you with your order today?
Steven: Hello Tiffany thank you for taking my chat
Tiffany: Hello.
Steven: I want to purchase the Samsung Galaxy Nexus as my upgrade... I have an upgrade on my line.. I saw the phone on Saturday in NYC. It was amazing. I don't see it there though. When can I get it?
Tiffany: I'd be happy to assist you.
Steven: ty
Tiffany: The device will be online next week.
Tiffany: You are so welcome Steven.
Steven: Really?
Steven: :)
Steven: That's wonderful.
Tiffany: It is not on the site yet,
Steven: No, it's not on the site, now. Is that what you meant?
Steven: But another question is may one expect any pre-order, this week, please?
Tiffany: Correct, it is not on the site yet, but in some stores you can play with the device and yes preorder is next week.
Steven: ooooooooooooooh... next week. Sigh.. I've been waiting since august. I guess I can wait another week, right?
Tiffany: Sure can, because I am =)
Steven: LOL..Someone said pre-orders would start Wednesday of next week. Was that a rumor or is that real, doyou know.
Steven: ?
Tiffany: I think the date is Tuesday.
Steven: Wait.. now I'm confused... do you mean for pre-orders? Like Tuesday night midnight (so really wednesday?)
Steven: or Monday midnight?
Steven: (as you can tell, having seen this thing, i'm really motivated.)
Tiffany: Midnight so basically Wednesday.
Steven: and yes, I saw it in NYC at the display and it is really worth it..... so you're getting the phone too? :)
Tiffany: Yes I am, I'm so excited.
Steven: Well, I'm on a forum online with hundreds of other people who are also excited. You've given us something to hope for.. Thank you! :D
Steven: Well, thank you Tiffany
Steven: Have a good day!
Steven: Hopefully, you and I will be happy Gnex owners
Tiffany: My pleasure Steven is there anything else that I can assists you with today?
Steven: I do want to tell you I had it in my hands and played with it.
Steven: Is there anything you'd like to know about it?
Steven: or are we good?
Tiffany: I played with also,
Tiffany: I was going with the Razor, I nooo I want the Nexus
Steven: exACTly...That's exactly how I felt.. the razr is slick and fast but a bit unweildy in my hand.
Steven: the gnex doesn't FEEEEEL as big as it is and oh my.. .the screen!
Tiffany: Correct.
Steven: I'm happy to share this convo with a fellow phone enthusiast but I realize I don't want to waste your time so I'll let you go.. Happy Nexing!
Tiffany: Is there anything else that I can assists you with today/
Steven: no, I'm fine.. thank you VERY MUCH! :) HAVE A GOOD DAY!! :) :)
Tiffany: It was my pleasure.
Tiffany: Thank you for visiting Verizon Wireless, I look forward to speaking with you again. Have a great evening!
Your chat session has been ended by your Verizon Wireless online agent.
 
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What I'd REALLY love to see:
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12/5/2011 BASKING RIDGE, NJ - Verizon Wireless today announces that it will be available in stores Friday December 9, 2011. Pre-orders start at midnight, EST on December 8, 2011. You know what it is. Go get it.

About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation’s largest 4G LTE network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 107.7 million total wireless connections, including 90.7 million retail customers.
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While it's true many people are getting worked up about rumors coming going, the thought that Verizon doesn't have a stake in the blame game is inane.

I'm disappointed that we haven't heard ANYTHING regarding the Nexus from VZW since their impromptu confirmation that Friday afternoon many moons ago. We hear 'before the end of the year' and that means its okay to not put out anything for nearly 2 months?
Exactly, that "before the end of the year" quote really was quite a streak of wicked brilliance. Officially, as long as Big Red does indeed release the phone before midnight New Years Eve, they will have met their promise and can deny to high heaven that there ever was a delay...arrrgghh, Damn you V. :mad:
 
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Just got off the phone with 2local verizon corporate stores.
Both checked their computers for updates on the phone, both came up with zero news.
But we're happy to put my name on a call list when they get information on it.
But I've been there done that before, how many csr people are gonna look at his post it note... Lol I know right
 
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