Is it silly to waste a free VZW upgrade to trade GN for GS 3?

[Touchpaddle]

after 3 documented cases of defects on 3 replacement Galaxy Nexus phones since
beginning of January, Verizon has given me the option to trade my GN for any other
Verizon smartphone, free of charge. (or just get a 4th Galaxy Nexus)

I do love my GN. If I ditch it, I'd be wasting money on several phone-specific
accessories that I bought over the last few months.(docks, cases, etc)

I asked the Verizon tech in the corporate store if I can just get the GS 3 instead.
He checked with the manager who said "no problem" immediately. The only
catch is the wait. (plus the fact that none of us have seen an actual GS 3 yet)

Normally, I would just get the GS III and be done with it. However, the manager
also gave me the option of accepting another Galaxy Nexus(new-in-box from
the store, not a certified pre-owned one that has be ordered from VZW warehouse)
He said he would leave instructions on my account that I can still exchange it
for the GS III.

What should I do? Get a replacement GN now or wait? I'm now without a
smartphone and using a "dumb" phone.

I told them I'd think about it. I'm actually sitting outside the VZW corporate store
right now and typing this message on my laptop from my car.

 

[danielcee3]

Get the new nexus and just wait for the gs lll to come out

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[itsdollar]

Switch for the new in box Nexus. if you still have problems play with the GS3 at the store to see if you like it.

 

[SpaceHippie]

I'd take the Nexus. I love the S3's internals, but the body is just crap to me. I hate the home button and the gloss finish is blah

 

[Touchpaddle]

Switch for the new in box Nexus. if you still have problems play with the GS3 at the store to see if you like it.

done... I don't even know what I was thinking.... guess I just wanted to come out to the
car and think with a cooler head. Going back inside the store now to take the new GN now.

 

[Shasta1914]

Get the new nexus and just wait for the gs lll to come out

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What he said!!