*Official Galaxy Nexus Pre-Release speculation thread

EarlyMon · Dec 13, 2011

MMcCraryNJ said:
Not trying to be mean or disrespectful to Phandroid, you guys, or Chris, but...

The way it was worded is very misleading. "We're" hearing the 20th? Who is "we're?"

There are several main tip lines going into Phandroid at large.

Chris is acknowledging that the claims came into the general Phandroid channels rather than to him, personally.

It's not the royal we, it's just being open and clear that all Phandroid staff is getting the feedback through the public channels, no more, no less.

Hope that clarifies.

zogster · Dec 13, 2011

FWIW, when I was at my premium retailer earlier today, the manager was all excited because he was finally able to order the GNex, and said it indicated he could sell them on the 15th.

Unfortunately they are not allowed to hold them. I don't know why but they said it had to be first come first serve.

scottg96 · Dec 13, 2011

nirvanayoda said:
Question for you all -- if you knew a Radio Shack that would be happy to sell to you at full price $799 tomorrow (because they offered to do so tonight), would you do it?

Nope. $400 isn't worth it for an extra 2 days.

TWISM · Dec 13, 2011

nirvanayoda said:
Question for you all -- if you knew a Radio Shack that would be happy to sell to you at full price $799 tomorrow (because they offered to do so tonight), would you do it?

Hell ya, I am paying full retail anyway, so whats another 100-150.

I could drop that extra out at dinner. I think I would enjoy having the phone sooner.

Rybnik · Dec 13, 2011

nirvanayoda said:
Question for you all -- if you knew a Radio Shack that would be happy to sell to you at full price $799 tomorrow (because they offered to do so tonight), would you do it?

if I had 799, sure. I don't however! 299 (plus tax) is about all I can handle!

thefajita · Dec 13, 2011

After all the time I have spent on the forums, when the phone does release I think my wallpaper will have to be a picture of an F5 key.

Steven58 · Dec 13, 2011

Penguissimo said:
OT Classical Music

So I was wondering...how many musicians do we have here? I know Steven is a vocalist, and I thought a few others mentioned being music teachers and/or performers. I wonder what kind of ensemble we could put together!

Me, I'm in the last year of my doctorate in clarinet, so hopefully there'll be a pizza shop hiring next year

What school do you go to? You're getting a doctorate so you will be able to teach at a university or conservatory, right?

FutureVision · Dec 13, 2011

TWISM said:
Hell ya, I am paying full retail anyway, so whats another 100-150.

I'm switching from AT&T, though, so I'm not sure it's worth it. The only reasons I'm considering it are that I need to get in on Double Data and the fact that I'm wondering if this phone will be released at all this year at this point. If I knew for sure the release date was Thursday, I wouldn't even consider it.

If I paid full price for this one, would I still be eligible to get a phone at contract price since I didn't get one at contract price?

Nessier · Dec 13, 2011

tdub88 said:
Not nearly enough evidence to make this assumption. Particularly this late at night.

Why else would they keep delaying and missing their target dates if the phone is ready to go? And there is no evidence (besides pure speculation) it's to boost sales of the Razr, and plenty of evidence to point to a software issue.

EDIT: Could be a software issue or another issue that Verizon is still working to resolve. My point is that more and more missed target dates lends itself to the argument that there is an ongoing, unresolved issue with the phone.

tdub88 said:
Exactly what position are you in? Never mind, I don't want to know.

Ummm...not sure if you're just being argumentative with me here, but obviously I meant that Chris writes for a well-known Android blog, and as such, likely has more connections in the Android world than me. It was an effort to give Chris respect and not sound like I was calling him a liar, which I wasn't.

jbdan · Dec 13, 2011

zogster said:
FWIW, when I was at my premium retailer earlier today, the manager was all excited because he was finally able to order the GNex, and said it indicated he could sell them on the 15th.

Unfortunately they are not allowed to hold them. I don't know why but they said it had to be first come first serve.

I really think it depends on who you talk to and you go about that conversation. While they might not be "allowed" to hold it for you (and I do believe that) some would be willing to hold one. That is my experience.

cusjs · Dec 13, 2011

I really wish they still offered the 1yr contracts. I liked that.

robbielolo · Dec 13, 2011

On the vzw site...a little broken...
Verizon Wireless Search Results

and

Samsung Galaxy Nexus Android 4.0 Smartphone | Verizon Wireless

TWISM · Dec 13, 2011

nirvanayoda said:
I'm switching from AT&T, though, so I'm not sure it's worth it. The only reasons I'm considering it are that I need to get in on Double Data and the fact that I'm wondering if this phone will be released at all this year at this point. If I knew for sure the release date was Thursday, I wouldn't even consider it.

If I paid full price for this one, would I still be eligible to get a phone at contract price since I didn't get one at contract price?

I believe you still could since you never signed up for a contract. I have had lines on multiple carriers and for the GSM ones I could just bring a phone in and start up service and there was no contract or ETF since it was my own phone.

If you are coming over from ATT and not paying full retail, then wait. I am sure they will sell it to you on Thursday if it comes and goes without a general release.

You won't be happy with yourself if you dropped an extra $500 for it 2 days early.

GamerCore · Dec 13, 2011

MMcCraryNJ said:
Not trying to be mean or disrespectful to Phandroid, you guys, or Chris, but...

The way it was worded is very misleading. "We're" hearing the 20th? Who is "we're?" I certainly haven't heard the 20th from anyone except for Chris Chavez. His wording makes it appear as though Phandroid itself (and, by extension, androidforums.com) has mutually agreed upon sources that all say the 20th, when we know that isn't true.

Furthermore, sticking that piece of info into a little 5 word blurb on an article that has nothing to do with a release date is a bit sketchy. If a leaked piece of information is deemed scouted and trusted enough to post it at all, why do that?

If it's something substantial that needs to be talked about, make a separate article, put it as a rumor, and talk about it and why it is being deemed important enough to talk about. Don't tease with little blurbs because all you do in the process is cause panic amongst the people in this thread. Either make Poop Salad or get out of the kitchen (since I can't use the more common verbiage due to language)

IMO, it's very shady, or at the very least, not very good journalism

Hey, guys. Don't have much time (still working my shift) but the little "blurb" in my post isn't something I wrote just to tease or hurt anyone in this thread. Not even sure what your'e trying to imply by saying it sounds "sketchy." I've been following the Galaxy Nexus leaks and rumors since day one and every time we get closer to the RUMORED "launch date," we start receiving Phantips in our email of later dates people are hearing from Verizon employees. A few of which are now this new 20th date. The point of the "blurb" was this -- nobody has any clue when the phone will launch. Phandroid doesn't. Android Forums doesn't. I don't even think Verizon does. The tips didn't warrant a post (not until we have a screen shot or some other evidence). And to correct you -- I am not a journalist. I am an Android enthusiast who spends his time writing on a website about the thing he loves.

Hope you guys get your Galaxy Nexus soon. It seems to be making everyone nuts. o_O

XOXO -Chris

SamMax · Dec 13, 2011

I'm surprised Verizon didn't put out any PR news at all today. There's always tomorrow. My patience is wearing down. Steven58 I sure hope the source is dead on, or close even.

Steven58 · Dec 13, 2011

Welp, no pre-order tonight. No surprise there.

Evolution4G63T · Dec 13, 2011

scottg96 said:
I'm either looking to pursue music theory or computer science as my major. Not sure where that'll lead me but I have a deep abiding passion for both so either way will be good I guess. I plan on continuing clarinet through college, but probably not taking it as a major.

Comp Science is better. Trust me. A major in the STEM field will most likely land you a job, whereas something in the arts usually won't. Even better is if you Double Major in Comp. Science and Mathematics. Alot of the courses overlap with each other, and those extra Math Courses in the Math Major will allow you to be really efficient in computer science. As for careers, it's not only Programming. You can go into software engineering, certain engineering jobs that don't require ABET Certification, Almost any type of Analyst position, as well as other paths. Technology and Science is the future. If you love music, don't turn it into a job. Trust me, I've been down that path. Turning something you love into work is the Ultimate Sin. I love cars, but I wouldn't want to work on other people's cars everyday for the rest of my life.

SamMax · Dec 13, 2011

The Droid charge is $149 now if you click on the 4G deals.

Rybnik · Dec 13, 2011

zogster said:
FWIW, when I was at my premium retailer earlier today, the manager was all excited because he was finally able to order the GNex, and said it indicated he could sell them on the 15th.

Unfortunately they are not allowed to hold them. I don't know why but they said it had to be first come first serve.

That is the experience I have had so far. They wouldn't even take my name at the corporate store. However, the third party Verizon kiosk at the mall here (State College) did take my name and number promising to contact me when they got an official date. So take that fwitw, I would recommend looking for a third party Verizon retailer, or Costco, RS, or BB. Good luck!

Penguissimo · Dec 13, 2011

Steven58 said:
What school do you go to? You're getting a doctorate so you will be able to teach at a university or conservatory, right?

I'm at Michigan State, and that's exactly what I want to do! I know it'll be a slog trying to get a faculty position somewhere, but you have to go for it, right?

What was your experience like at Julliard?

escobar0o3 · Dec 13, 2011

Penguissimo said:
I'm at Michigan State, and that's exactly what I want to do! I know it'll be a slog trying to get a faculty position somewhere, but you have to go for it, right?

What was your experience like at Julliard?

good for you. (no sarcasm) i can appreciate hard workers.
i know you're good at what you do, and i think you'd be great at what i do.

scottg96 · Dec 13, 2011

Evolution4G63T said:
Comp Science is better. Trust me. A major in the STEM field will most likely land you a job, whereas something in the arts usually won't. Even better is if you Double Major in Comp. Science and Mathematics. Alot of the courses overlap with each other, and those extra Math Courses in the Math Major will allow you to be really efficient in computer science. As for careers, it's not only Programming. You can go into software engineering, certain engineering jobs that don't require ABET Certification, Almost any type of Analyst position, as well as other paths. Technology and Science is the future. If you love music, don't turn it into a job. Trust me, I've been down that path. Turning something you love into work is the Ultimate Sin. I love cars, but I wouldn't want to work on other people's cars everyday for the rest of my life.

Well I was thinking of maybe becoming a sort of electronic musician, whether it be for video games or being a part-time DJ or what have you. All I know is that I'm not passionate enough about CS to want to sit around and learn programming languages all day. And math is sometimes interesting but definitely not enough so for me to want to double major in that.

Rybnik · Dec 13, 2011

Steven58 said:
Welp, no pre-order tonight. No surprise there.

*sad wah wah horn* :rolleyes:

Theshape · Dec 13, 2011

Seriously! My phone froze three times tonight within an hour! Need to get rid of this and move on to a Gnex!

Androidcurious · Dec 13, 2011

Reborn58 said:
makes no sense to, however. lots of xmas gift sales to be had...

That window is closing fast though. It might actually make more sense to release the GN early in the new year in order to have a flagship out of the gate.

I guess we'll see. If the phone doesn't release on the 15th, I'm inclined to believe we won't see it till after the new year.

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