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

did we crash the SGP site too?

Re-direct from SGP to Amazon for US

lol!

First of all, Steven, I don't believe for one second that you are done writing your closing thoughts. I think you asked us all to post in an effort to take a line from each of us and make them your own. You must think we fell off the GNex truck yesterday. (LOL)



Nonetheless, I feel saying a few words at this time would be appropiate and most likely redundant. Most of us will be posting along the same lines. I was a lurker for the Incredible thread (not being much of a joiner). I found it to be quite a ride. When I first decided I NEEDED to have the Nexus I went looking for a forum to "lurk" again. Only this time, I found myself feeling like I belonged and I "came out" as it were. I credit a lot of the family feel to you and the other mods. I have a sense of pride knowing I have been but a small part of THE thread of our time. This one is EPIC in proportion. While I'd like to think there will be another one in about two years, I'm pretty sure the Nexus will be VERY hard to top. This has been one heck of a ride. I wanted to personally thank you for your time and dedication to this thread. Dude, you saved us from becoming dysfunctional on more than one occasion. So take this with all the love that is behind it: THANK YOU!


To the other mods, Thank you also for keeping us on the somewhat strait and hardly narrow path. Your flexibility allowed the family to grow within itself; to take on its own very unique persona. To the many posters, both seniors & new members, thank you for your contributions, fact finding and for sharing tidbits of your own lives with the rest of us.
Finally my wish for all of you is to always remember what we have shared here. This was more than a common interest in a phone or an addiction to a fabulous Galaxy Nexus thread..This, my friends, was family.

HanSolo said:

Yep, the one where I came back was my favorite one for sure!

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Ditto!

soy.lor.n said:

hey my store (manchvegas, NH) that has been all "sorry we don't know..." is now all like "get here at 9, we haven't received as many as other things in the past"!

OK he didn't say it just like that, but... It's in a mall, so I'll probably get there when the mall opens. I won't feel so weird that way about waiting...

Sorry to post another "hey this is what my store said" post, but it's the first confirmation I've heard in New England still.

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Called my store in Metrowest Massachusetts and they will also have stock - "a good amount", I was told

ajdroidx said:

Has anyone started to make excuses for not going into work tomorrow?

Hello, work? Yeah, I can't come in to work tomorrow. I have come down with #Nexus-itus. I will have verizon reciept err, my doc write a note

Sadly I had 3 days off, seen my boss tonight and asked if anyone wanted to pick up some hours. No one wanted them. Oh well, perhaps I can get an order in online tonight before the VZW server crashes or perhaps snag one in the morning before work

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I've already warned my job that I WILL be late. They understand. haha

did we crash the SGP site too?

Re-direct from SGP to Amazon for US

lol!

scottg96 said:

Sorry guys, I'm finally back tonight. Won't be on for very long but I must ask:

Verizon said the "Galaxy Nexus is available starting today"... does that mean technically stores were given the go-ahead to sell in the few hours before closing after the announcement today?

Also, when will this mega-thread close down once and for all? I'd like to know when I should post my farewell.

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Nexus will start selling at stores tomorrow morning, not today.

Steven is shutting down the thread 12:30pm est (that's afternoon for those who mix up am/pm for 12 o'clock).

What a time the last two months have been! I can hardly believe how much time I have put in here, looking for news, hoping the Nexus was almost here, and gathering tips along the way. The day has arrived. Finally! As I wind up, I would like to express my thanks—

To every member who has contributed tips, for jump-starting my smartphone and Android knowledge. As this will be my first (personal) smartphone, I am happy to have some basic tips to get me started.

To TeddyEarp, whose admonitions and pointers led me to other sources of information that helped explain the delays and whet my appetite for more investigation. I wish I had more time available to follow up—hopefully next year!

To Steven's sources, especially The Source, for key information at several points. I was glad to learn more about the phone.

To Han and Cheetara, for status updates at many points that we were getting so little status information elsewhere. Many times these updates came at what I felt to be critical times. Thanks to Cheetara for providing them continually over a long period, Han for posing the questions and bringing us the answers, and Princess Leia for patience along the way.

To EarlyMon and OTD, for expert moderator assistance, as well as providing significant information of your own.

To Steven, for starting and maintaining the most stupendous thread ever.

Best wishes to all. See you around the site.

mthoren68 said:

Lock, Stock and Two Motherflippin' Smoking Barrels!

Top-25 movie of all-time.

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Oh snap.. i may have ninja'd

Leak: THURSDAY'S THE DAY! Link to Source's Leak!

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HEY! WE'RE ALL GONNA GET LAID!!

Oh wait...no we won't...we all hang out in here.

scottg96 said:

Sorry guys, I'm finally back tonight. Won't be on for very long but I must ask:

Verizon said the "Galaxy Nexus is available starting today"... does that mean technically stores were given the go-ahead to sell in the few hours before closing after the announcement today?

Also, when will this mega-thread close down once and for all? I'd like to know when I should post my farewell.

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From most of the CSRs we have heard from they were told to start sales tomorrow. Even if Verizon had meant to start sales today - we know that communication with CSRs is so bad, they probably wouldnt have known that anyways so its a moot point.

VTHockey11 said:

So I'm sure this has already been asked but just got back from my holiday party. Is the phone not available until 11 AM tomorrow? Engadget said so but I didn't see it in the press release. I want to get it at 9!

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No, it will be available at 9 or when stores open.

I can't get out of work tomorrow and won't be able to get to any sort of store until around 4PM. Nobody will hold a device for me, so I want to order online at 1AM EST and hope they offer overnight shipping for Friday delivery.

I try the VZW online chat and attempt to get an answer. The online CSRs are STILL in the dark about this.

For your amusement (CSR name changed to CHATBOT):

Please hold for a Verizon Wireless sales representative to assist you with your order. Thank you for your patience.

You are now chatting with 'CHATBOT'

CHATBOT: Hello. Thank you for visiting our chat service. May I help you with your order today?

You: Yes... I'm planning on ordering a Samsung Galaxy Nexus at 1AM EST. Do you know if overnight shipping is available. If so, will I receive the phone by this Friday?

CHATBOT: I am sorry, but I do not have any information on that

You: Ok, let's say that I instead order a Droid RAZR at 1AM and choose overnight shipping... will I receive it on Friday?

CHATBOT: Yes you will

You: So... would you guess the answer would be the same for the Nexus?

CHATBOT: I am not sure when that device is going to be available that is why I did not want to give an answer

You: Verizon announced that the Nexus is going on sale at 1AM EST. They announced it on Twitter, Facebook, etc. I'm shocked that you don't know about it.

CHATBOT: I am sorry,but I have not heard about that

You: OK, well, thanks. I think you answered my question!

CHATBOT: 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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Admiralyackbar said:

The press release was technically not released but only giving to the blogs. Verizon should post it first thing tomorrow morning!

I believe the thread is closing 12:30 PM EST??

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I heard that they will publish the press release before the end of the year. They are not giving an exact date for it but there are a lot of rumors that it will be sent out in the next few days but obviously the rumors pointing to today were wrong. I have seen a few leaked emails regarding when the press release will come out but nothing confirmed.
If you want to keep track, I am going to start a press statement pre-release thread. It is going to be EPIC.

scottg96 said:

Sorry guys, I'm finally back tonight. Won't be on for very long but I must ask:

Verizon said the "Galaxy Nexus is available starting today"... does that mean technically stores were given the go-ahead to sell in the few hours before closing after the announcement today?

Also, when will this mega-thread close down once and for all? I'd like to know when I should post my farewell.

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Post farewell when your homework and studying is done. LOL Actually, Steven said now would be good. Time is running short, you know.

I've been here for 2 weeks but it feels like 2 years. I've got to say this is one warm community, thanks for the advice, the laughs, and the crazies. May you all enjoy a Nexus Holiday! Into a New Year where we enter the quadcore processors which by then I'm pretty sure I'll be seeing everyone again after lurking for a little while first. Thanks mods and thanks android fans out there. Shoop da Woop * 9000 "Ima firing my NEXUS" (Whoop)

IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ IF YOU PLANNED ON ADDING THE PHONE TO YOUR BILL:

It cannot be done. I spoke with a CSR on the phone 15 minutes ago, and she said the phone is not eligible to be added onto a bill. I just received a text from one of my insiders who said the same thing. Fortunately, I have the money (will be scraping together pennies; but its worth it). I just wanted to put this out there in case some of you were planning on walking in, adding it to your bill, and leaving. According to the two people I spoke to, it does not look feasible. I'm glad that I asked. I would have been pissed.

Looks like Google will be in charge of most of the marketing, after all.

Google Introduces New Galaxy Nexus Commercials To Air On Actual Television [Video]

Edit: Ninja'd!

49er said:

No, it will be available at 9 or when stores open.

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Thanks man! 9 AM in DC it is!

Where is it mentioned that accessories are 50% off? I want an extended battery and while I won't cough up 50 dollars for one, I think I can swing 25 bucks.

CaptainRon said:

Although I have to admit, I think my favorite avatar was of Princess Leia and Han Solo together after you "returned." What did she say? I think it was something like "It's all okay, now go get that Galaxy Nexus!"

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BabyBlues said:

Thanks!

Real life? We have other threads we can all play in together.

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LOL. I'm impressed I was that close in remembering what Leia "said" in your avatar. That tells you what an impression it made on me, I normally have trouble remembering what I had for breakfast.

I am looking forward to playing with you in other threads. (Can I say that in a family forum? Especially since you're about to be cyber-married?)

owen sixteen said:

If some of you are on unlimited data on Verizon, if I were you, I'd wait for clarification from Let's Talk before upgrading.

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I called LetsTalk, and the CSR said I could keep my unlimited data, but it would cost me an extra $50 per phone. Still cheaper than buying direct through VZW. ETF fees don't skerr me none, as I don't plan to leave VZW...

SOOOO...

Who wants to do some epic hangouts on Google+? I don't have any friends that have Google+/will have it on their phones.

Anyone?

ajdroidx said:

Has anyone started to make excuses for not going into work tomorrow?

Hello, work? Yeah, I can't come in to work tomorrow. I have come down with #Nexus-itus. I will have verizon reciept err, my doc write a note

Sadly I had 3 days off, seen my boss tonight and asked if anyone wanted to pick up some hours. No one wanted them. Oh well, perhaps I can get an order in online tonight before the VZW server crashes or perhaps snag one in the morning before work

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Just call in with anal glaucoma... tell them you don't see your ass coming in tomorrow.

...so where do you get the phone from amazon?
haha, sorry to break the chain of closing comments