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

[WheresTheBeef]

2 hours to go and I'm antsy. Thank you all for helping me keep my sanity this past month!

Let me tell you that it was worth the wait!!

 

[redchilicat]

got mine and its awesome! Daniel it was great to meet you i am having trouble uploading the pic to photobucket so i may have to wait until i get home this afternoon.

 

[Reborn58]

I'm in looooooove!

 

[HanSolo]

It's activating!

It's activating!

Store is packed!

 

[abert78160]

I'd like to hear from the people in here - how does the phone feel?

For the size, a lot thinner and lighter than I was expecting. I was coming from a much smaller, non-smart phone but the size is a non-issue.

 

[tluley51]

Not happy about the speaker volume and the reception...I am in the middle of a 4G area, and I have 1 bar of 3G...That's it...

 

[Wilfred B]

Just a heads up, once you enter your Google account name etc, all your old apps will download. Also, for anyone interested in GTA3, you can download it but it crashes as soon as you try and open it. Probably something to do with ICS.

 

[jbdan]

So no docks at the corp store I purchased from this AM - just over-priced cases and screen protectors.

Any one else get a dock?

Only the hdmi dock was in their system and it was only available by ordering it none in stock. Same for the car dock. I did get the ext battery w/ cover though!

The phone is sick I'm in awe

 

[biohazard53188]

Got the update.

 

[EarlyMon]

2 hours to go and I'm antsy. Thank you all for helping me keep my sanity this past month!

Welcome to the forums!

 

[nashfh]

Got mine this morning!! There were about 5 people at the store at 8:45 am. I don't know how to use it yet, but I already love it.

 

[VTHockey11]

Well guys, here I am, Nexus in hand and so beyond stoked to get rid of my iPhone 4S. I can't believe today is actually the day!!

I stood in line with about 30 other people in downtown DC and as soon as Verizon opened at 9 AM we flooded in, all asking for the Nexus. One guy even said, "Did you have this many for the Razr?" They laughed and said, "No."

Then another person joked, "I'm here for the White Razr." He couldn't keep a straight face.

It was an epic morning and I am so so happy to have this gorgeous, fast, amazing phone in my hands! Can't wait to keep up the chatting with everyone in the other parts of the Nexus forums as I'm now a proud owner and no longer belong in the pre-release thread. Congrats guys and I hope everyone is able to get a phone today! When I saw the line I worried for a minute, but they had plenty of stock!

I joined this site just to participate in this thread, and it's been epic! Thank you guys, for helping me through the wait! Look forward to seeing you all in the "Now I have my Nexus" forum

 

[jbdan]

Just a heads up, once you enter your Google account name etc, all your old apps will download. Also, for anyone interested in GTA3, you can download it but it crashes as soon as you try and open it. Probably something to do with ICS.

Not for me I unchecked those boxes upon activation phew!!

 

[WheresTheBeef]

For the size, a lot thinner and lighter than I was expecting. I was coming from a much smaller, non-smart phone but the size is a non-issue.

I agree, lighter than I expected but still better quality than what some reviewers had said (ie: Techcrunch fruit phone reviewer).

 

[Dubbin1]

How'd you get the 50% off the extended battery?

Well I really got 75% off but when we walked in they had all of the accessories laid out and said the extended battery was 50% off.

 

[AntimonyER]

And here it is. First thing I do is download phandroid, and make this post. The keyboard is sooo smooth and fast!

 

[X24]

First one here... 15minutes until my store opens. Hope everything goes smoothly!

 

[AndroidsOfTara]

Waiting for the store to open. Bonus: Starbuck next door. I should be sufficiently wired when they open. Lol
Dopio espresso FTW

Which NOLA store are you going to? I ordered mine online, but please post if there was a line or not. I'm very curious!

 

[Highwayman]

I have mine... so far I am loving it! I hope everyone is able to get theirs soon!

 

[CinLou]

With both my lte phones it came in a separate package

Will they install it for me?

 

[Stickboy]

Help me decide!

So I finally got to see this in person. It is very nice. My Verizon store had it hanging there with the thin plastic back off.
I tried to snap it back in and it wouldn’t hold. This didn’t make a big diff to me, but it made the phone feel awkward.

Got to test the camera. I know megapix aren’t important, but a few test shots and it was clear to me that the camera compared to the 4s or the rezound is pretty bad. I put weight on this feature, a lot of people might not, but I do. However, if that is outweighed by other features or benefits then I want to know.

I know I am risking starting a sh*t storm and I don’t want to spoil the party. But can someone in simple terms tell me other than the camera what I am gaining with this phone over the Rezound?

What is the benefit of having a nexus phone?

 

[BabyBlues]

Now I need coffee.

 

[jbdan]

Not happy about the speaker volume and the reception...I am in the middle of a 4G area, and I have 1 bar of 3G...That's it...

The speaker volume is low I agree and ringtones and noti's are hard to hear. Earpiece volume is great though imo. I'm rooting this sooner than I thought there are some things I want how I want. Still, it's amazing. The newer updated voice to text is the neatest thing since sliced bread!

 

[DarbagDarbag]

this blows

 

[MMcCraryNJ]

Congrats to all of you who got your phone this morning!

I ordered online at 1:05 AM sharp, so I HOPE that credit verification passes today and they ship it to me today for arrival tomorrow. I'll be joining you all soon!

I look forward to hearing everybody's first impressions! Do you guys think you made a good choice waiting? Anyone feel like they'd rather have the ReZound now?