*Official Galaxy Nexus Pre-Release speculation thread

dbgoolsby · Dec 7, 2011

Costco Also Expecting the Galaxy Nexus on Friday – Droid Life: A Droid Community Blog

nascar01 · Dec 7, 2011

AntimonyER said:
Specs on official internal equipment guide from Verizon shows the LTE version has a micro Sim. Just sayin.

I stand corrected. You are correct . I didn't realize the ifixit used the GSM version. Sorry about that

Eastonl · Dec 7, 2011

If you go to a authorized retailer do you get to use the NE2. What abou tthe corporate discount and what about the living social deal? Sorry i am just trying to understand the process

thanks

redchilicat said:
I think I may give the authorized retailer that promised to hold me one a call, at least he acted more helpful than my local corporate store.

AntimonyER · Dec 7, 2011

Ed5275 said:
I deal with 30 Walmarts as work clients. They all do this. Once Connection Center is closed, you're waiting til 9:30am the next morning.

Plus my walmart doesn't even stock the RAZR or Rezound... They tell you to go through their internet site for those...

LiQUiDBuD · Dec 7, 2011

Local podunk-town RadioShack says he hasn't received stock and it'll probably be next week before he has it.

SamMax · Dec 7, 2011

AntimonyER said:
Plus my walmart doesn't even stock the RAZR or Rezound... They tell you to go through their internet site for those...

I don't think they would know what a Galaxy Nexus was if you threw it at them and it stuck like a ninja star in the head!

Options · Dec 7, 2011

Hopefully someone can help out this clueless noob. My only experience with a smart phone is a B.B. Bold and I am over 40 so please excuse my ignorant questions. I have been interested in the Galaxy Nexus since watching the live announcements overnight many months ago. I would love to have this phone soon, but I can wait if I need to, but I would like some advice.

I will use the phone most of the time at home, since I have a home office, and while I will be a heavy data user I don

BabyBlues · Dec 7, 2011

Nyxie's home at work (until I decide on a dock) :

pcriz · Dec 7, 2011

brocktice said:
For those of you who remember my coverage conundrum and switching from T-Mobile. After seeing all this stuff about Google Wallet not working on the GNex I'm worried again that it won't really be a nexus device. I called the guy I've been working with at the corporate VZW store and told him not to bother holding one for me on launch day. I want to wait and see whether it's a real nexus device or not.

I'm going to re-check service with my new sim card at the new house at closing. If I can make T-Mobile work there, I'll probably go ahead and get a GSM GNex. Otherwise I may still go with the verizon. Funny feeling after spending so much time hoping it would come out NOW.

Someone stated awhile ago here that truthfully there is no check list as to what a "Nexus" device is. Much like the hype over the bloat but then we come to learn other carriers did the same thing with their "Nexus device"

The bootloader is unlocked, the device will be what you make it.

RazorSharp · Dec 7, 2011

iwoloschin said:
I've got a Costco membership...are you talking about the one in Everett? I'm trying to figure out if it'll be worthwhile for me to get over there Friday or not...if they have a bundle I'll probably try.

If you've got a debit card, an AMEX credit card or cash you just need a friend with a Costco membership to get you in the door.

Yeah, I was thinking the one in Everett, it's the only one accessible by T. Droid-life announced that Costco will have it on the 9th, I'm just waiting to see what their bundle will be. I'm really hoping it includes the extended battery.

zedster said:
How to Shop at Costco and Sam's Club Without a Membership

Nice, thanks!

cusjs · Dec 7, 2011

nascar01 said:
Standard size SIM -
Samsung Galaxy Nexus Teardown - iFixit

That is the GSM version, not LTE.

As usual Ninja'd

PerCompLLC · Dec 7, 2011

Ken7 said:
Does the Bionic use the same size sim as the GNex?

No. Bionic and the Thunderbolt use full size sims, SGN uses micro.

SamMax · Dec 7, 2011

Options said:
Hopefully someone can help out this clueless noob. My only experience with a smart phone is a B.B. Bold and I am over 40 so please excuse my ignorant questions. I have been interested in the Galaxy Nexus since watching the live announcements overnight many months ago. I would love to have this phone soon, but I can wait if I need to, but I would like some advice.

I will use the phone most of the time at home, since I have a home office, and while I will be a heavy data user I don

nascar01 · Dec 7, 2011

So unless you already have a micro sim card is Big Red going to have activate the phone in store?

pcriz · Dec 7, 2011

@Droid_Life reports

"Soooo...two emails received both saying 12/9 is not happening. #staytuned"

rivera02 · Dec 7, 2011

Has anyone used the phantom skinz full body kit on a previous device? I'm thinking of going that route instead of a case (I love their new wood grain skins,) but I was wondering what kind of protection they actually offer?

mfecik · Dec 7, 2011

droid_life
Soooo...two emails received both saying 12/9 is not happening. #staytuned

Here we go again....grrr

Edit: ninja'd again...man I am moving slow this morning!

jbdan · Dec 7, 2011

AntimonyER said:
Gooooooooood Moooooorrrnniiing GNexers! (in my best Robin Williams impression.) wow we were busy last night, I came back to over 500 posts to catch up on. I am thinking today will be the last day we are all in the same boat. With all the stores getting them, there has to be one that will break the rules tomorrow... Anyone else think with all the reps confirming the ninth for release, and we are going to see a press release finally today?

G'morin!

Would think so wouldn't you. I got another call this morning confirming my pick up at 9AM Friday. Hard to believe it is only 46+ hours away!

Could they possibly not announce this release, I mean this week, and the phone still sell Friday, then announce it next week? idk

MSUgEEk · Dec 7, 2011

pcriz said:
@Droid_Life reports

"Soooo...two emails received both saying 12/9 is not happening. #staytuned"

SMH *facepalm* What the hell....

sarxsvt · Dec 7, 2011

brocktice said:
For those of you who remember my coverage conundrum and switching from T-Mobile. After seeing all this stuff about Google Wallet not working on the GNex I'm worried again that it won't really be a nexus device. I called the guy I've been working with at the corporate VZW store and told him not to bother holding one for me on launch day. I want to wait and see whether it's a real nexus device or not.

I'm going to re-check service with my new sim card at the new house at closing. If I can make T-Mobile work there, I'll probably go ahead and get a GSM GNex. Otherwise I may still go with the verizon. Funny feeling after spending so much time hoping it would come out NOW.

AFAIK Google Wallet does not work on unlocked GSM phones either. This was posted a while back, I never verified the source to be correct because I'm not interested in using a GSM version, but you DEFINITELY want to check if Google Wallet is a big deal for you.
(Without some hackery that is ...)

AntimonyER · Dec 7, 2011

pcriz said:
@Droid_Life reports

"Soooo...two emails received both saying 12/9 is not happening. #staytuned"

Don't buy it.

jbdan · Dec 7, 2011

Puchkey said:
well boys and girls............ Tomorrow is Christmas Eve... I'm so excited!!!!!

going to be tough to sleep tomorrow night...

statepenn03 · Dec 7, 2011

pcriz said:
@Droid_Life reports

"Soooo...two emails received both saying 12/9 is not happening. #staytuned"

I'm not sure how much longer I can do this, my phone is barely hanging on and if ATT had the Galaxy Nexus I'm not sure even Verizon's 4G/LTE and customer service could keep me with them after this crap.... seriously Verizon? Throw us a bone already.....as;dlfkas;dflnas;dnifsd;oiasnf;asdf / rant .....

Mooem · Dec 7, 2011

pcriz said:
@Droid_Life reports

"Soooo...two emails received both saying 12/9 is not happening. #staytuned"

Wouldn't be surprised but I'd be a little disappointed. Curious what the follow up will be.

Ken7 · Dec 7, 2011

Steven58 said:
The corporate store just told me they didn't know when the phone is coming out and that they didn't have a release date. So my local a authorized retailer said they are going to give it to me Friday, so the corporate store loses my business.

I just got that same story from 4 (four) Corporate stores in my area. "They don't know when". Amazing.

Now I wonder if the authorized retailers have the same $649 price as VZW Corporate or if it's the same price $799 as BB & RS? :eek:

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