*Official Galaxy Nexus Pre-Release speculation thread

mistermojorizi · Dec 6, 2011

ruestor said:
Dude, we DESERVE them first! When was the last time you shoveled snow on the west coast? When we a snowed in, we'll NEED our Gnex to keep us warm.

yes, however, you'd be better served wit ha RAZR in that case

BabyBlues · Dec 6, 2011

AntimonyER said:
Everytime an iOSer sees the light, a rescue puppy finds a home.

^
this

AntimonyER · Dec 6, 2011

BabyBlues said:
But I bet you've gotten more work done than I have and Han had a head start on me.

Google is your friend!!!!!

Haha, yeah he had a head start on me too, but I haven't gained on him like you have. Also not so sure about the work thing

Sushibagel · Dec 6, 2011

statepenn03 said:
Good thing I backed up my OG Droid recently, just had to recover... ugh... approximately two more days!!!

Seriously the OG just needs to hang in there a few more days..... Then I can retire it................

Is it Friday yet?

Mannequins · Dec 6, 2011

lilRikki said:
I don't think that it's mandatory for the salesperson to activate the device prior to it leaving the store, a friend of mine was able to walk out of a corporate store with a Bionic without it activated, although I'm unsure if it was on a contract.

I'm going to request that they do not activate mine at purchase. I have 2-step verification on my Google account and would feel most comfortable activating (and deactivating my current device) in front of my computer while logged into my Google account.

I wanna do this too. would you think the lte sim card will make this more difficult?

VORTEX2K · Dec 6, 2011

Sushibagel said:
Do they have Starbucks inside of the Verizon stores in Seattle. lol

If only....I'm already amped, can you imagine, a caffeine rush to boot!

iLoki · Dec 6, 2011

Another lurker here emerging from the shadows

I've only been following for the last 500 pages or so

I like the environment/community here so I figure I'll stick around

looking forward to having my Nexus in hand!!

Hustletron · Dec 6, 2011

What's the best argument to get your activation fee waived?

I originally paid for it when I brought my OWN phone to VZW and retroactively had it credited on my bill because I work for CSX or because I was month to month, the girl couldn't really tell me but she credited me on a month's bill.

I really don't want to pay $35 for something I can do myself.

jkc120 · Dec 6, 2011

Ken7 said:
Not too many people have been more skeptical than me, but I'm kinda leaning toward this Friday date.

Lol ya think?

soccerplaya2090 · Dec 6, 2011

lilRikki said:
I don't think that it's mandatory for the salesperson to activate the device prior to it leaving the store, a friend of mine was able to walk out of a corporate store with a Bionic without it activated, although I'm unsure if it was on a contract.

I'm going to request that they do not activate mine at purchase. I have 2-step verification on my Google account and would feel most comfortable activating (and deactivating my current device) in front of my computer while logged into my Google account.

I think that it activates the sim as the first thing it does. so you wouldnt have to log in, which would make that excuse irrelevant

Starbuckpga · Dec 6, 2011

essplode said:
Is anyone else still a bit hesitant to believe these release dates we are hearing/seeing?

If they don't release the phone this Friday based on what I am seeing here and after speaking to my local corp VZW store tonight, VZW, Google, Nexus and all can kiss my arse good by as I won't wait any longer. I don't care how good this phone is going to be.

Nexusaur · Dec 6, 2011

Another long time lurker checking in, thanks for all the info over the months everyone.

Two quick questions: Whats the deal with charging the battery right out of the box? Ive never understood whether Li-Ion batteries were supposed to be charged right away or drained completely right away or drained to 15%, etc. Also, is it Friday yet?

BabyBlues · Dec 6, 2011

I do believe that I am going to change the avi early tonight

ebe3692 · Dec 6, 2011

Bad news guys,
I heard from an inside source that Verizon is having too much fun screwing with us and wants to delay the phone again so they are canceling Friday.

No, I don't mean just the launch - since the cat is already out of the bag they are going to have to cancel the actual day of the week.

This week's Friday is going to be renamed Thursday2 and then we will go direct to Saturday. The calendar date will be renumbered to 12/8.5/2011. When asked about the launch they will respond "We were going to release the Galaxy Nexus on 12/9 but that day no longer exists. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused."

Caminyx · Dec 6, 2011

iwoloschin said:
Sounds like a plan!

I'll be there too! They'd better have enough for us...

AntimonyER · Dec 6, 2011

Hustletron said:
What's the best argument to get your activation fee waived?

I originally paid for it when I brought my OWN phone to VZW and retroactively had it credited on my bill because I work for CSX or because I was month to month, the girl couldn't really tell me but she credited me on a month's bill.

I really don't want to pay $35 for something I can do myself.

Good question, I will have the same problem... Its really why I was hoping for a pre-order. Now I am going to have to actually work to not pay it.

jkc120 · Dec 6, 2011

Hustletron said:
What's the best argument to get your activation fee waived?

I originally paid for it when I brought my OWN phone to VZW and retroactively had it credited on my bill because I work for CSX or because I was month to month, the girl couldn't really tell me but she credited me on a month's bill.

I really don't want to pay $35 for something I can do myself.

How about: "I'm going to just go to another store or buy it online. You work on commission right?"

zerocool79346 · Dec 6, 2011

Mannequins said:
I called my 3 local corp stores around omaha same "we dont have any info" answer. Anyone else from around here have any luck? It would suck if east and west get them in stock first and us in the middle have to wait till monday.

I'm dead in the middle of the country (Lubbock, TX), I played with and confirmed picking it up on Friday. Just think some stores got stock today and others will get it tomorrow/Thursday, that's the case with my store. He said they usually get the phones the day before but that the demo usually comes 2 or 3 (this case) before.

Ken7 · Dec 6, 2011

ebe3692 said:
Bad news guys,
I heard from an inside source that Verizon is having too much fun screwing with us and wants to delay the phone again so they are canceling Friday.

No, I don't mean just the launch - since the cat is already out of the bag they are going to have to cancel the actual day of the week.

This week's Friday is going to be renamed Thursday2 and then we will go direct to Saturday. The calendar date will be renumbered to 12/8.5/2011. When asked about the launch they will respond "We were going to release the Galaxy Nexus on 12/9 but that day no longer exists. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused."

I knew it I knew it. Verizon would figure SOME way to screw us. DAMN!!!

AntimonyER · Dec 6, 2011

Caminyx said:
I'll be there too! They'd better have enough for us...

Welcome! Glad to see all you lurkers join us tonight.

lilRikki · Dec 6, 2011

Mannequins said:
I wanna do this too. would you think the lte sim card will make this more difficult?

I don't think so, I've had a couple friends buy LTE devices from VZW online and they didn't have any "at home" activation issues.

CeeJayII · Dec 6, 2011

CeeJayII said:
I just came back from a crazy scene at my local Verizon Wireless. I walked in to inquire about the Galaxy Nexus and I see Shawn Michaels in the store doing the very same thing! His convo with the VZW salesman went like this.

SM: Any solid date on when the Galaxy Nexus will be out?

VZW: We haven't heard anything concrete yet unfortunately, we have the same info you do from the internet.

SM: Really brother, I've been waiting for this phone for 2 months and your company hasn't said a damn thing.

VZW: I was waiting too, I feel your pain. I actually got a Droid Razr, which is an exceptional phone. Can I interest you in one?

SM: I'm just a Nexi Boy

Me in background: Nexi Boooooooooooyyyyyyyy

SM: Don't want no Droid Toy

Me in background: Droid Toooooooooyyyyyyyyy

He then proceeded to Sweet Chin Music the salesman, walk into the back (Where they already had the Nexus in stock), and forced him to ring up the sale which half conscious. I reached my hand out, asking if I could see Shawn's phone before he walked out and he said "Hands of the merchandise". He then left the store. I then talked to the Salesman, who gave me the same pitch he gave Shawn about getting a Razr.

I replied: I am a Galaxy Nexican, I'll wait till the 9th like every man.

Sushibagel said:
I don't know if this is true but it definitely made me lol

I would have had the whole scene on video but my struggling OG droid crashes every time I try to record anything on it. :rolleyes:

I think all the overclocking has taken it's toll.

drpotter2807 · Dec 6, 2011

So...I don't have a corp. store in my town anymore but a rep friend of mine became a store manager of one in a neighboring town. Been assured I'd have my nexie. When I asked them if the rest of us could get enlightened after the Thursday meeting he said..."um...something like that".

Here's to a fast moving next couple of days!

AntimonyER · Dec 6, 2011

Nexusaur said:
Another long time lurker checking in, thanks for all the info over the months everyone.

Two quick questions: Whats the deal with charging the battery right out of the box? Ive never understood whether Li-Ion batteries were supposed to be charged right away or drained completely right away or drained to 15%, etc. Also, is it Friday yet?

Some people have done studies to show the first charge or two can be important.

BabyBlues · Dec 6, 2011

iLoki said:
Another lurker here emerging from the shadows I've only been following for the last 500 pages or so I like the environment/community here so I figure I'll stick around looking forward to having my Nexus in hand!!

Nexusaur said:
Another long time lurker checking in, thanks for all the info over the months everyone.

Two quick questions: Whats the deal with charging the battery right out of the box? Ive never understood whether Li-Ion batteries were supposed to be charged right away or drained completely right away or drained to 15%, etc. Also, is it Friday yet?

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