Galaxy Nexus Watering Hole

[Unforgiven]

From the Google blog, what Maps is going to look like.

New 3D imagery for Google Earth for mobile - YouTube

 

[IHateMyTreo]

Wow Wow Wow

Nature lovers, check out this flock of birds. I have never seen anything like this. How do they do that?!

Murmuration on Vimeo on Vimeo

 

[AntimonyER]

Wow Wow Wow

Nature lovers, check out this flock of birds. I have never seen anything like this. How do they do that?!

Murmuration on Vimeo on Vimeo

Wow, that is crazy.

 

[ajdroidx]

Out doing a bit of storm chasing today. The nexus is not cutting it. I got my xoom so I hope that helps

 

[AntimonyER]

Out doing a bit of storm chasing today. The nexus is not cutting it. I got my xoom so I hope that helps

Sounds fun. I love weather.

 

[The_Chief]

Okay folks, have any of you ordered a phone online and kept your unlimited data?

Verizon CSR told me to go ahead and pick a data package to pre-order (for the Darling Bride) and it is NOT a valid choice until I actually activate the phone. She also said DO NOT activate from the phone, but rather call in and have it activated by Verizon in order to keep the unlimited data.

Sounds a little on the fishy side, but there's really no other way to do it.

Is that how it works? I don't want her losing a really good plan here...

 

[Unforgiven]

I ordered my GNex online from VZW, and at the time they made it real confusing on on the choose plan page. I was able to keep my unlimited, but you need to read that page carefully.

 

[The_Chief]

Actually, "unlimited" is ON the page as a selectable plan! The CSR Debbie said that all I have to do is call in to activate - DO NOT activate by phone - and the $9.99 promo plan will stay in place.

EDIT: DANG IT THEY'RE SOLD OUT of Galaxy S3s!

 

[Unforgiven]

Oh, forgot you have that weird (cool) unlimited plan.

 

[The_Chief]

Oh, forgot you have that weird (cool) unlimited plan.

Yeah it's cool alright. Now watch this: by the time the SGS3 hits stores next month and we can actually GET one, VZW will have instituted the family data buckets.

I will be pi$$ed beyond words.

EDIT: I tried it again and IT WENT THROUGH!

It even had "unlimited data" as a data option!

Darling Bride is going to be one happy camper when she finally retires her OG Droid...

 

[The_Chief]

Alright people, I'm talking to myself here.

TWO HOURS without a post? On a Wednesday? Did I miss the Apocalypse or something?

Hi Chief! Hi Chief! Congrats on the wife's SGS3! Yeah, I think she's gonna like it: that Droid really needs to retire. Do tell - I had one of those myself! Yeah I remember her fondly... name was Droidette or "D" for short. Yeah, Ginny is so much nicer with 4G and all. Oh well, nice talking to you, time to chill elsewhere... take care! Okay Chief, I'll turn out the lights on the Watering Hole as I leave...

 

[BabyBlues]

Got some sad news this morning. A close friend of another online community that I'm a member of passed away in her sleep over the weekend She was like an online mother to several of us in the community.

My sympathies gEEk.

Offline Maps coming to Maps for Android!

Mini Nerdgasm!!!

I saw a Note the other day and I don't think I could see myself using a device that big, eek.

That's what she said!!!

Sounds fun. I love weather.

Me too - except the cold stuff. I could live forever and never see a day below 40 and be happy.

 

[BabyBlues]

Yeah it's cool alright. Now watch this: by the time the SGS3 hits stores next month and we can actually GET one, VZW will have instituted the family data buckets.

I will be pi$$ed beyond words.

EDIT: I tried it again and IT WENT THROUGH!

It even had "unlimited data" as a data option!

Darling Bride is going to be one happy camper when she finally retires her OG Droid...

Yay for Darling Bride!!! That's always good to keep the spousal unit happy whenever possible.

Alright people, I'm talking to myself here.

TWO HOURS without a post? On a Wednesday? Did I miss the Apocalypse or something?

Hi Chief! Hi Chief! Congrats on the wife's SGS3! Yeah, I think she's gonna like it: that Droid really needs to retire. Do tell - I had one of those myself! Yeah I remember her fondly... name was Droidette or "D" for short. Yeah, Ginny is so much nicer with 4G and all. Oh well, nice talking to you, time to chill elsewhere... take care! Okay Chief, I'll turn out the lights on the Watering Hole as I leave...

Ha!!! I laughed at this.
I had a busy day trying to make sure NJ had all the info they needed and certifying my unemployment. And took Mom to the craft store and had lunch too. We have a great kosher deli by us that makes phenomenal Pastrami Sandwiches, Matzah Ball soup and has a pickle bar with 'new pickles' which are my absolute favorite kind.

 

[jmar]

Sorry Chief...been super busy today.

Hey, why is it so dark in here?

 

[AntimonyER]

Wow BB, it's like you are the BB of old, multi quotes and a "That's what she said! "

We need to hit 15k more often!

Well, I am three days away from the end of my 12 week exercise and weight loss competition at work. I am 2 lbs from my goal. I know it's a stretch, but I'm going for it. Wish me luck.

 

[kokiangel]

Hey everyone. Been a long time since I was in here. Life got crazy. Sorry you had to resort to talking to yourself Chief but reading that post made my day! Congrats on the great phone/data deal for your wifey.
G'night all.

 

[BabyBlues]

Sorry Chief...been super busy today.

Hey, why is it so dark in here?

Open your eyes silly!!

Wow BB, it's like you are the BB of old, multi quotes and a "That's what she said! "

We need to hit 15k more often!

Well, I am three days away from the end of my 12 week exercise and weight loss competition at work. I am 2 lbs from my goal. I know it's a stretch, but I'm going for it. Wish me luck.

And good luck!! I think you can do it. It might be hard but you've worked really hard for 11 1/2 weeks and another 3 days is completely doable. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you.

Hey everyone. Been a long time since I was in here. Life got crazy. Sorry you had to resort to talking to yourself Chief but reading that post made my day! Congrats on the great phone/data deal for your wifey.
G'night all.

Hi koki!! And G'night koki!!! Hope you drop by again soon.

 

[ajdroidx]

Back from storm chasing today. Did not get much but was under a tornado warned cell briefly. Another cell moving though my backyard now.

The nexus was pretty much useless
The Xoom was pretty much the workhorse

 

[IHateMyTreo]

Hi Chief! Hi Chief! Congrats on the wife's SGS3! Yeah, I think she's gonna like it: that Droid really needs to retire. Do tell - I had one of those myself! Yeah I remember her fondly... name was Droidette or "D" for short. Yeah, Ginny is so much nicer with 4G and all. Oh well, nice talking to you, time to chill elsewhere... take care! Okay Chief, I'll turn out the lights on the Watering Hole as I leave...

 

[Copacetic]

Haha, I am being sparing on my use of Nexie tonight. Power has been out for about four hours and I was about 20 percent when it went out. I do have my backup battery pack charger and that will get me two full charges. Storm is still carrying on in Big D. Be safe everyone!

 

[RazorSharp]

I saw a Note the other day and I don't think I could see myself using a device that big, eek.

I actually see Notes pretty often around Boston. They look so unwieldy!

 

[ajdroidx]

So.... the real action starts tonight. Tornado warning issued for Denver and jefferson counties tonight, or this morning!

 

[ajdroidx]

Wanna know what it was like in colorado tonight? If you are on twitter, search for #CoWX

Its noisy around here and I am not even in the good part...

 

[breadnatty08]

Morning everyone!
AJ, a friend of mine went from a 3GS to a Note, so the size difference was even that much more. Only took her a few days to get used to it and she loves it (and loves Android too!). I'd still wait for the SGS3 to come out to compare.
Got my Flyer back yesterday (one week turn around from HTC, damn!). Was interesting to see HC on it. I actually prefer GB that it was, but this is fine. Not sure it's going to get a ton of use, but for $99, I'm happy with it.

 

[AntimonyER]

Morning all! Just put a roast in the slow cooker, yum.

So anyone have any interesting weekend plans? I am home alone with the baby, as my wife takes the older two to Daytona for the annual girls weekend at the beach.