Rather odd flash ad for Verizon's 'holiday deals'

[Droid800]

Came on AC's forums tonight, but didn't log in, and I noticed a rather odd flash ad for Verizon's 'holiday deals'. Its the one with a train car that has three verizon phone models in it. The phone furthest to the right in the ad? A Galaxy Nexus.

Very, very strange.

 

[Poopai]

Re: What the?

Came on AC's forums tonight, but didn't log in, and I noticed a rather odd flash ad for Verizon's 'holiday deals'. Its the one with a train car that has three verizon phone models in it. The phone furthest to the right in the ad? A Galaxy Nexus.

Very, very strange.

Is that a sign for a tomorrow release or was the "holiday" for Christmas?

 

[Droid800]

Re: What the?

And here's a screenshot to go with it:

 

[masterxchief]

Re: What the?

And here's a screenshot to go with it:

Did you see this too? Got it from another site but didn't know if I'm allowed post the link to it.

 

[Droid800]

Re: What the?

Got that too. That expanded ad pops up if you click on the 'learn more' on the original one. If you click the 'learn more' next to the Nexus, it takes you to Verizon's 'holiday deals' page with no Nexus on it.

Black Friday & Holiday Deals | Verizon Wireless

 

[Andrew Ruffolo]

Re: What the?

Looks like vzw did intend to have a black Friday release. Nice to see a price lower than expected, too. Maybe a sub-600 off-contract price

 

[Poopai]

Re: What the?

Should I be getting excited for tomorrow?

 

[Droid800]

I wouldn't. These ads are purchased and produced weeks in advance, so they won't account for a delay.

 

[Poopai]

Re: What the?

I wouldn't. These ads are purchased and produced weeks in advance, so they won't account for a delay.

Sighhhhh

 

[humpagardengnome]

Re: What the?

Looks like vzw did intend to have a black Friday release. Nice to see a price lower than expected, too. Maybe a sub-600 off-contract price

Huh? Go figure. lol

 

[experiment 626]

Re: What the?

I sure hope Verizon doesn't "update" that $199.99 price. The only thing that worries me about that price is that the Verizon Nexus may only have 16 GB internal storage.

 

[goldkear]

Re: What the?

only $200? finding that out is like an early christmas present itself.
also nice to see they are advertising it. I was really starting to believe the conspiracy crazies.

I sure hope Verizon doesn't "update" that $199.99 price. The only thing that worries me about that price is that the Verizon Nexus may only have 16 GB internal storage.

no. google's specs page indicate the LTE version is 32 gigs

 

[tx_tuff]

Re: What the?

The $199 price could have been a Black friday price, since it didn't come out on Black Friday I expect it to be $299.99 when it hits.

 

[Rickgsx]

Re: What the?

What concerns me is the smaller text in the Ad of "New Data Pak" required... I could see them "Verizion" modifying the Data Plan and pricing to accomidate added costs.

I'm not saying that's the case... but some of these marketing and sales people are very creative to say the least...

 

[dammitcubs]

Re: What the?

If the phone is $199, it makes me wonder if the device is truly 32GB

 

[sushiglobster]

Re: What the?

How incredibly bizarre. Perhaps this is proof that the GN was to have been launched already. More so puts to light on how much of a mess this whole thing has been. Someone is going to be in trouble come Monday morning. Either that or we are looking at something legit. Though, given how things have been, I doubt any good will come from this.

 

[Akuma]

What concerns me is the smaller text in the Ad of "New Data Pak" required... I could see them "Verizion" modifying the Data Plan and pricing to accomidate added costs.

I'm not saying that's the case... but some of these marketing and sales people are very creative to say the least...

every smartphone says "new data pack required". It is just to let people know that they cannot buy a smartphone without a data plan

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[Eric Kane]

Re: What the?

If this device is really only $199, its going to sell a lot better than we thought.

 

[mebaker]

Re: What the?

Looks like the marketing department didn't get the word in the delay.

 

[dlh]

Re: What the?

Check out the article on it over at Android Police.
Mysterious Verizon Holiday Ad Appears Across The Web, Shows Galaxy Nexus For $199.99

Artem notes the URL: "Note the tag "cmp=BAC-OM-111129-HOLIDAYSAMSUNG" in the Learn More url, which seems to point at a mysterious 11/29 date. Could it be the date the sale will go online?"