Verizon Galaxy Nexus (Prime) Waiting Room

[CZ Eddie]

I prefer thin and light even if it doesn't feel as "solid" as my HTC.
The HTC I have (Inspire) just feels "heavy" and "noticeable" in my pockets. I'd rather have a lighter phone that just "disappears" in my pocket.

 

[rickhamilton620]

Yes, my "cheapy plastic" Nexus S has ten times the build quality of my EVO. People do confuse light with cheaply made.

I remember reading somewhere that people routinely think that heavier items feel more "solid" and "quality."

It would explain why some fake video game systems actually have a piece of metal or two taped to the inside bottom of the console: to make it feel more "premium"


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[crzycrkr]

I remember reading somewhere that people routinely think that heavier items feel more "solid" and "quality."

It would explain why some fake video game systems actually have a piece of metal or two taped to the inside bottom of the console: to make it feel more "premium"


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I understand that, but logic needs to come in somewhere too. The EVO had a ton of hardware issues. HTC still has a reputation for good build quality somehow. So far, my opinion of Samsung is better than HTC

 

[hmackenz]

The nexus one on vzw was coming, people even saw it on Cellbrite machines, but it was killed at the last minute for the very similar Droid Incredible.


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Yeah, it happens. Kind of the opposite of what's happening with VZW now, actually: they were testing the SGS II (both 3G and 4G, I've been told) on Verizon, but decided to hold out for the Nexus instead.

 

[rickhamilton620]

I understand that, but logic needs to come in somewhere too. The EVO had a ton of hardware issues. HTC still has a reputation for good build quality somehow. So far, my opinion of Samsung is better than HTC

Oh I agree with you completely. In some ways I feel like HTC's rested on their laurels somewhat when it comes to build quality: the high point IMO being the HD2 which still looks gorgeous and very simple. Timeless design IMO. The Evo being riddled with issues like screen separation, the Z hinge on the Desire Z and G2 being floppy, and the finish on the TB's kickstand literally peeling away within days of use are just a few examples of recent history HTC build quality lapses. I think people remember the HTC devices of old and see things through slightly rose tinted glasses.

Has Samsung been perfect? Of course not, especially in terms of software quality (why on earth would they choose RFS for Galaxy S 1? Why is the Kies desktop phone management app so buggy? Why have they consistently had GPS issues?-My Omnia i910 is notoriously bad...although one could easily blame vzw for that, kinda how one could in theory blame Google's insistence on changing the location service that assisted the Galaxy S 1's GPS at the very last minute for the "meh" performance of the Galaxy S 1's GPS) but they've made great strides in that department and, at least for me, the hardware itself has always been solid.

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[sblantipodi]

do you know if all prime will be amoled?

Nexus S was sold in SLCD and Amoled flavour.

 

[EggoEspada]

do you know if all prime will be amoled?

Nexus S was sold in SLCD and Amoled flavour.

Depends in what region you're at. I'm 100% positive the US will have an AMOLED screen.

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[sblantipodi]

Depends in what region you're at. I'm 100% positive the US will have an AMOLED screen.

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I'm in Italy and I'm not so 100% positive.

 

[Bestphonever]

Just spent some time with my brother in law's Epic touch. The size grew on me and didnt really bother me after a bit.

 

[Johnly]

Just spent some time with my brother in law's Epic touch. The size grew on me and didnt really bother me after a bit.

I love the display size. 4.3 feels to narrow and convoluted to me. 4.5=perfect so long as the head and chin on the device remain small (less than an inch) and the phone is light and thin. Had enough bricks in the last three years to last a lifetime. Come on Prime, give me a reason....

 

[EggoEspada]

I'm in Italy and I'm not so 100% positive.

Well, you guys got the Nexus S and Galaxy SII , right? If those devices didn't have the AMOLED screen in your region on those devices, chances are the Prime wont. If they did, the Prime most likely will have the AMOLED display. Hope that helps.

 

[wyseguy77]

As for visiting a store to see one I expect to win one in the contest here so I won't need to leave the couch!

Looks like you need to leave the couch!


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[wyseguy77]

Just spent some time with my brother in law's Epic touch. The size grew on me and didnt really bother me after a bit.

My wife and I check one out in store and fell in love with the size of this device. Perfect for us.

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[sblantipodi]

Well, you guys got the Nexus S and Galaxy SII , right? If those devices didn't have the AMOLED screen in your region on those devices, chances are the Prime wont. If they did, the Prime most likely will have the AMOLED display. Hope that helps.

this has no sense to me,
in any case in europe GS2 is amoled, nexus s is SLCD.

 

[jeremyashburn]

The real questions burning holes in my retinas are regarding the Oct 11 event:

A) Will Samsung Show Off the Prime?
B) Will Google Show Off ICS?
C) Will the Prime be realized on October 11th?

Anyone care to speculate? I read someone's bobo blog this morning and he was speculating that Verizon will release the Prime on October 11th. For those who know more about this process, does that even happen? Or, is the release date usually 2-3 weeks after the "event"?

 

[nemov]

The real questions burning holes in my retinas are regarding the Oct 11 event:

A) Will Samsung Show Off the Prime?
B) Will Google Show Off ICS?
C) Will the Prime be realized on October 11th?

Anyone care to speculate? I read someone's bobo blog this morning and he was speculating that Verizon will release the Prime on October 11th. For those who know more about this process, does that even happen? Or, is the release date usually 2-3 weeks after the "event"?

A) and B) Probably a combination of both.
C) No - The best rumor was have now is that it's released on the 3rd of November. If the phone was coming in 8 days we'd know more about it.

 

[jeremyashburn]

A) and B) Probably a combination of both.
C) No - The best rumor was have now is that it's released on the 3rd of November. If the phone was coming in 8 days we'd know more about it.

Thanks. Yeah, I was thinking the same thing.

 

[rrhartjr]

Thanks. Yeah, I was thinking the same thing.

The only LTE devices to pass the FCC in the last 3 months are:
* Motorola Bionic (FCC August 7, Release September 8)
* Pantech Breakout (FCC August 12, Release September 22)
* HTC Vigor (FCC September 9, Release Oct 6?)
* Samsung Stratosphere (FCC September 6, Release Oct 6?)

It's typically about a month between FCC certification and street date. No device even resembling the Nexus has passed the FCC in that time.

Even Google is subject to the mighty FCC..

Nexus One -- FCC Dec 14 2009, Release Jan 5 2010
Nexus S -- FCC Oct 8 2010, Release Dec 16 2010
Nexus S 4G -- FCC Apr 8 2011, Release May 8 2011

Once it hits the FCC, we are probably about a month out. So if Google/Samsung announce it Oct 11.. we're probably looking at pre-Thanksgiving.. which fits with a number of the rumors.

 

[huskerkate]

The only LTE devices to pass the FCC in the last 3 months are:
* Motorola Bionic (FCC August 7, Release September 8)
* Pantech Breakout (FCC August 12, Release September 22)
* HTC Vigor (FCC September 9, Release Oct 6?)
* Samsung Stratosphere (FCC September 6, Release Oct 6?)

It's typically about a month between FCC certification and street date. No device even resembling the Nexus has passed the FCC in that time.

Even Google is subject to the mighty FCC..

Nexus One -- FCC Dec 14 2009, Release Jan 5 2010
Nexus S -- FCC Oct 8 2010, Release Dec 16 2010
Nexus S 4G -- FCC Apr 8 2011, Release May 8 2011

Once it hits the FCC, we are probably about a month out. So if Google/Samsung announce it Oct 11.. we're probably looking at pre-Thanksgiving.. which fits with a number of the rumors.

if they're shooting for an 11/3 release (as Panda suggested), then we should see something this week possibly.

 

[EggoEspada]

It'll probably pass thrpigh the FCC this week. Or it has and is being kept under wraps. Apple usually does that when they announce a device, the documents become public at the day of the announcement or shortly after.

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