you don't get it..
the problem is the following:
(1) No other carrier branded the home button
(2) the back is already branded
(3) verizon likely told samsung that unless they can brand the button, they wont carry the phone [vzw having this amount of leverage is a serious problem for consumers]
(4) the additional branding is the likely reason why vzw will be last to launch this device
I'm not a fan of the branded Home button but you're making a lot of assumptions.
Every manufacturer knows that each carrier will brand their phones.
Now let me make assumptions
Samsung just didn't think VZW would have the poor taste to put it on the Home button.
As far as why VZW is the last to release the GN2, think RAZR.
The Moto RAZR line is exclusive to Big Red, unlike the volume approach of Samsung. Samsung is aiming to be the #1 smartphone company and is providing Galaxy's to whoever wants to sell them. VZW is going to give an exclusive launch period to the RAZR line (M, HD, MAXX HD) that can drive customers to switch. I doubt if VZW will spend one nickle to promote the GN2. If an AT&T (or any other cell company) customer wants the GN2 they can get it at their current carrier.
If they want a RAZR they have to come see Big Red.
The GN2 will ship following the RAZR exclusive launch period.
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