*Official Galaxy Nexus Pre-Release speculation thread

chanop · Dec 9, 2011

SamMax said:
got to return it seriously...

Well, brb, eating my phone.

johnrclem · Dec 9, 2011

spin360 said:
I'm an OSU alum. I miss Columbus quite a bit!

O-H!

I-O!

Love Columbus too, the growth of the city over the last 10 years has been incredible. The independent art and foodie scenes are exploding.

OptimusNexus said:
I-O!

Off topic

Excited about Urban Meyer? We're gonna rock the next couple years. With Meyer helping Braxton get his throwing game down and a good spread offense, national championship here we come!

Off topic (OSU Football & Basketball)

Very excited about Urban, but it's basketball season now. Ready to see us kick some Jayhawk butt tomorrow.

GatorsUF said:
Prepare to get curb stomped by the Gators....again....

and no I'm not bitter about Urban. He was a great coach for us, not surprised he went back to OSU. IMO he is spent though, but he will give it a go. All the coaches that helped him become successful are somewhere else so we will see what happens.

Going to be the most watched bowl game between two 6-6 teams ever.

The impact he's already made in recruiting will make sure OSU dominates the big ten for years, need conference success to turn into national success though. Think he can do it.

Premium1 · Dec 9, 2011

RichSz said:
As much as it blows, you're doing the right thing. Having someone get fired because you are over anxious for a phone is uncool.

No that is the sellers fault for selling one early nothing falls on the buyer, the seller should know better.

NCTurner · Dec 9, 2011

SamMax said:
The myth of not being able to activate...is just that. It activated just fine....I will explain when I turn

Tell'em you'll return it, just can't announce when. Maybe within 2 weeks?

Asterdroid · Dec 9, 2011

fartsmcgee said:
Who said they'd eat their phone if someone got one today?

Probably Ken. Sounds like something he'd say.

Graham84 · Dec 9, 2011

SamMax said:
got to return it seriously...

How were you even able to buy it to begin with? Did you get it from a corporate store or from a 3rd party retailer?

Did VZW ask you to return it or was it the person/place that sold it to you?

sgrinavi · Dec 9, 2011

TheRoosevelt said:
Well congrats on the purchase but that's ridiculous.
I'm not a lawyer, but I would think that if you bought the device, they can't take it from you. The transaction went through, right?

It's the right thing to do, besides, there's probably something in their TOS that lets them take your first born if you don't do as told.

Hustletron · Dec 9, 2011

Can't wait for the 15th to get here to find out the next non-release release date.

eibook · Dec 9, 2011

banden said:
My conspiracy theory (THIS IS JUST WILD SPECULATION ON A POSSIBLE CAUSE FOR DELAY): The Google Wallet fiasco. Verizon has a competing technology so they do not want this native-function available to their users. Google called them out on blocking this feature and they want to save face.

It has been widely shared that Verizon is not legally permitted to block the application, so their response is that they are not releasing the device until Samsung replaces all the batteries with non-NFC compliant ones. This change would make it so the Galaxy Nexus will no longer support NFC on the hardware side and this will remove the need for Verizon to assume liability and reputational risk for illegally blocking an application.

If I'm right, we are waiting for shipments of replacement batteries before the device will be launched.

If that's the case I will buy a battery that gives me my NFC function back.

Old Member · Dec 9, 2011

Went to Abbey's store. Spoke to Abbey and her manager. Her manager said next Thursday FOR SURE the phone will be released. Both blamed the 4G outage for the delay. They showed me the phone on their computer. It said $999,999,999. Her manager laughed and said well I guess I can sell it to you today if you want to pay that for it. I asked how much that would be on a 2 year subsidy. Lol. I asked them to take my name and number but they said there is no need to bc they are coming out next Thursday.

On to Costco. At Costco the guy said they don't have any in stock but he has been told the 12th. I left quickly.

Not surprised by any of this. I was just hoping to hit the jackpot. I am heading to Radio Shack and then HH Gregg's kiosk.

litobirdy · Dec 9, 2011

Guys enough with teh asking why he has to return it etc. This thread is flying with asking why or assuming its all true. Let him post pics or reasons when he's ready

Aabye · Dec 9, 2011

Premium1 said:
No that is the sellers fault for selling one early nothing falls on the buyer, the seller should know better.

Nothing falls on the buyer but conscience. Perhaps he will get fired, perhaps not. I, for one, would not want the phone in that circumstance.

X24 · Dec 9, 2011

HanSolo said:
OT:
I need some cheering up. I think I'll go look at the Prime website again.

How about these $0.10 apps? ADW EX, SwiftKey, airsync, great little war game. Some fantastic apps. Skipped my morning coffee and picked up a handful of apps.

woodraskam · Dec 9, 2011

chanop said:
Well, brb, eating my phone.

You should have some company

cole924 said:
If stores aren't preparing right now... no way in hell do I see that happening. There is a lot that goes into this.

But man.. I'll eat a phone if you are right. And I won't back down! It'll be one of those gummy ones you can get at the candy store.

MSUgEEk · Dec 9, 2011

People talking about the right thing to do and being afraid someone would lose their job....the right thing to do was to not buy it in the first place if you were afraid someone would lose their job.

AntimonyER · Dec 9, 2011

svt_gEEk said:
Folks...why would returning this phone save anyone's job. The phone has been sold already. That is what will get someone fired. Returning the phone is a moot point. If one were to get fired it would be for selling it in the first place.

Yes I would be very clear with the manager if I were in Sam's shoes that I will come back and this salesman had better still be here, or I will contact the media, if the manager is holding the guys job as the reason for returning...

eibook · Dec 9, 2011

svt_gEEk said:
People talking about the right thing to do and being afraid someone would lose their job....the right thing to do was to not buy it in the first place if you were afraid someone would lose their job.

Fair point.

scottg96 · Dec 9, 2011

OMG SamMax! Could you tell us what the process of buying a GNex was like? Did they have any idea they weren't supposed to sell?!

Deleted User · Dec 9, 2011

naknc said:
See, now this I believe. There is something wrong with the Nexus as it has to do with Verizon network. ....

Not defending VZW this is a major epic fail. But it is a real reason ... not a conspiracy.

yeah .. this is what i'm wondering. possibly something BAD going on to be so hesitant about releasing, or announcing the phone.

imo, the razr and rezound had their few weeks. vzw is bringing other devices into the store.

what's wrong with the nexus?
why can't it come out and play?

btw .. spread this around. #vzwnexusfail

statepenn03 · Dec 9, 2011

Why does it have to be the 15th I have a presentation to give to our sales team AND a dentist appointment after work, you better let me pre-order it if you're pushing it back. I HATE you Verizon!!!

Kengh · Dec 9, 2011

If they sold you the phone after Verizon made it ever so clear to all sellers that this thing was !!!!!!!!!!!!NOT TO BE SOLD TODAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!! then maybe they deserve to lose their job. And if they didn't know and weren't told, then they wouldn't lose their job.

cusjs · Dec 9, 2011

HanSolo said:
Guys, Verizon just released an official apology for the delay!

Shopped! Gramar was flawless, it has to be.

Done posting to slow

Member138406 · Dec 9, 2011

What a nightmare for Verizon, if one can get thru, several more are bound to, and by less "honorable" people then sam.

Starbuckpga · Dec 9, 2011

SamMax said:
The myth of not being able to activate...is just that. It activated just fine....I will explain when I turn

All I got to say is when I returned the phone, I'd be getting a pretty sweet deal in return. Some credits on the accounts for a few months, unlimited data, and some killer accessories.

Scotty Pimmpen · Dec 9, 2011

Yoyoyo
Obligatory was a lurker, have decided to say hi post.
What's up? This thread has consumed many many hours of my life since its creation, it's only right that I would post. I've been talking about this phone so much, that even my fiancee has admitted to checking here for updates.
It has been a roller coaster, hopefully we will all have our phones soon.

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