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[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] blackplatypus:
Its more like "you never know how much space you need", sdcards are kinda cheap. Secondly and the most important fact what if your phone dies? If you have your nandroid/titanium/pictures etc backup stuff on your sdcard, your kinda safe (yeah of course that doesn't replace a real backup).
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] AllGamer:
also 1080p video recordings, and HD pictures takes a lot of space

you can easily rack up a SD card with 30min of recording
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Vash63:
Not only does it not replace a real backup, it's also completely pointless if you do keep a real backup.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] MrGarak:
Guess I'll definitely pass then! As described before 32GB really is like a 'drop in the bucket' nowadays. ;)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] CamoGeko:
Could be that the aerial is behind there. :)

Either way, a fail again by Google. I am almost certain that would have been their decision and not Samsung's.

I wonder who at Google hates/fears Micro SD slots so much that they want to handicap one of the most advanced Android devices of today by not implementing an SD slot.

Google... please listen... just 16GB or 32GB of internal storage is not enough for smartphones of today. Installing 2 HD games can take up 1GB+, plus music, plus videos, plus system backups. I could fill 16GB in less than one day just with downloads.

Please stop this SD slot failing!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] AllGamer:
exactly

reason why i keep at least 3 copies of my backpu

and at least one for each ROM flash that i make, in case i want to return, as many times we find some very buggy ROMs

it saves you many many hours of grieve having to reinstall everything again
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] SubyWill:
Woooooo! T-Mobile!

http://www.samsung.com/us/register/galaxynexus/
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ricky babalu:
I emailed Romain Guy at Google: Direct from google is his response "No SD card slot".
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] frankth3frizz:
why would they take away the SD card slot when its one of the reasons people go android!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Shadow Death:
The Nexus S doesn't have one either. Honestly, it doesn't bother me much without it... 16GB is decent enough.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Drzfr3shboialex:
Sprint :D and metro PCs? Lol
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Drzfr3shboialex:
Hopefully it's on Sprint with 4G and Wimax with support for 4G LTE
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] JoshRH:
I have a feeling the carrier list for updates is wrong, I don't see It launching on all those carriers. Fingers crossed for AT&T and no Verizon exclusive or a US supported unlocked version at launch. What are the chances?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] deeken:
Can you email him back and ask them why they were so stupid as to not include one?

Don't get me wrong. I love the design of the phone and the screen is the shiz-nite but why couldn't they include a simple SD Card slot? Idiots!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] xManMythLegend:
No deal with Tmo in the U.S . Still think the comment about "demand" is fishy.

I suggest anyone wanting Tmo to bomb the site page with TMO requests.

I have yet to read anything that remotely sounds like a U.S Tmo version.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] onthecouchagain:
I went into a store to handle the Galaxy SII, and found it enormous. The Galaxy Nexus is slightly bigger (longer really) than GSII.

Is there any particular reason why the GN is so big? I'm not sure I'm comfortable with such a large phone.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] yashmack:
The Galaxy SII will be getting ICS

the Nexus Galaxy isnt for everyone, if you dont like it just wait til ICS is released on the SII...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] gtrab:
wishful thinking

:rolleyes:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] xManMythLegend:
These phones are huge.

If you own a tablet its a bit of a turnoff. The bezels are still too thick for the size to be comfortable as a 4 inch screen IMO.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] funkyblue04:
I'm the same. Not sure why it needs to be so big. Just look at how successful the iPhone is without being a brick. Why is it so hard to produce the same phone but with a 3.7" screen? Smaller phones always have crappy specs IMO.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ckoadiyn:
Large phones grow on you!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] funkyblue04:
Nexus S is my limit. Still could be smaller. We need a high spec'd Super AMOLED 3.7" phone...Would have better battery life as well.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Jobiza:
False... Smaller phone, smaller battery, smaller cpu, smaller camera, smaller everything...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] r34p3rex:
Smaller phone also means smaller battery..
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] z33dev33l:
Do manufacturers not care about the physical appeal of devices anymore? I want a device that looks good for more than what's under the hood and a vibrant screen. I want a nice chassis.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dsmitty166:
Uh the galaxy nexus looks freakin good!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] CamoGeko:
That's true, and so does my Galaxy S2.

As for size, I think 4" screen is optimal and for most high end smartphones that should be sufficient. My old Incredible S had that size screen and it fitted in my hand perfectly.

Transmitted from a Galaxy far far away via XDA lightspeed telepathy.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] blackplatypus:
Thanks for the sdcard clarification, blah I want a SGS 2 with the new HD amoled screen and ICS. The SGS 3 wont probably be released before June 2012, the SGS 2 HD is only in Korea available. Unfortunately the hardware spec and the missing sdcard are nogo for the Nexus in addition its too big. What are possible alternative, motorola and the HTC Vigor?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Spl4tt:
i just dont understand what ppl want. over 2ghz quad core or what? xD

and srsly, in my time with the HD2 i did not even once exchange my 16gb card. 16gb intern are more than enough for me.. (well im using a 32gb +32gbSDcard cowon player for music xD..)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Woodend:
A mobile isn´t just a phone anymore, it´s a computer and an all-in-one device.

So if you are happy with 16gb then be happy, but don´t try to make some people look foolish if they think that 32gb is not enough.

Narrow minded people like you really get on my nerves.

And I can tell you what I want from a new Samsung device: It should excel current devices or at least keep standard, not step back.

I thought there were only Apple disciples, how wrong I was
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] onthecouchagain:
I think the design of the phone is great. Just not exactly too crazy about the size.

In my hand, it just feels awkward. Admittedly, I can probably get used to it, but for now, I'm not 100% sold on the size. Likewise, how will it fit in my pocket? It certainly won't be as comfortable as my Nexus S. I'm with most people: 4" is pretty close to the perfect size for my preferences.

I'm also not really liking how much black there is at the bottom of the bezel. Seems like wasted space... even though I know it's not, per se.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Zlatty:
Given the no SD card complexity, is it safe to assume that Google Music will be pushed as a "hey you can have 20k music files up here". I can see that being a solution. Also Spotify should be a big winner given that for $120 a year you can have virtually any song streamed to your phone. Or, heck even AudioGalaxy works like a charm given your current library at home.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] gtrab:
+1

Sent from your BlackBerry wireless device using Jedi mind control

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Google doesn't neither :rolleyes: :D

C'mon we just expected a minimum top-notch spec'd phone, like 1.5GHz and 8MPix cam at least, nothing else

Sent from your BlackBerry wireless device using Jedi mind control
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Super Chimp:
I prefer the RAZR, better design & build materials plus now they are owned by Google updates shouldn't be too much of an issue for it.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] AllGamer:
that is the most logical reason

they want to push online cloud

but problem is not every where has wifi or 4G access

most people are not even willing to buy data plan for their smartphones, they only pay for voice plans

the only time some people get data is only on WiFi hot spots

so it really really sucks to have no SD card

i have unlimited data, yet it still sucks, as the download speed only max out at 5 mbps on good reception, on most places i don't even get 1 mbps download

the whole cloud idea kinda defeats the purpose when the cell phone operators are not up to the task
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kanariya:
They are not yet owned by Google. The deal is still pending approval.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Vash63:
Battery life on a phone that thin with an LTE radio is not something I'd want to experience personally.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dhiral.v:
Ah no SD slot sucks.

Guys what do you think about the galaxy note?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Vash63:
The note is great hardware wise, but lower DPI screen and it's huge as all hell. No way could I carry it in my pocket. Obviously with such a larger body, it can fit more hardware.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] gtrab:
I can forgive the lack of an SD slot,

I can forgive the lack of 1.5GHz procesor and a less obsolete GPU,

I can forgive the lack of HDMI port...

but I just can't stand that 5 MPix camera...

damn Samsung what happened ?? :(

The screen res is the ONLY advantage of the Samsung Galaxian Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] danimalsb:
Any idea on when it will come to sprint!!?... Or if it's even comming to sprint
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] open1your1eyes0:
SD Slot

- I'll agree it's a shame but to be fair there hasn't been a single Nexus device with a microSD slot yet and they are choosing to do so for ease of use and preventing confusion for developers. I can't really say this was a surprise. In fact I would have been vastly impressed if they did include one.

CPU/GPU

- This combo was chosen as ICS was specifically designed to take full advantage of the features this hardware offers. The speeds you will see due to ICS's hardware acceleration will be unlike what you have seen in previous Android OS's. Upgraded hardware would have included an extra cost making the device more expensive and the justification of its worth would have been questionable. Either way, keep in mind this wasn't specifically designed to be a flagship device.

HDMI Port

- This still exists, you will need an MHL adapter just like on the Galaxy SII.

Camera

- MP do not at all affect image "quality". See here: Link
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Vash63:
The iPhone 4S is 800MHz, not 1GHz.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] MartyLK:
Looks like the G Nexus will be a no go.

http://gizmodo.com/5851806/why-the-galaxy-nexus-720p-screen-might-not-be-all-its-cracked-up-to-be
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] gtrab:
1.- thanks for your comments open1your1eyes0

2.- MartyLK: The Galaxian Nexus has a PenTile screen, really ?? a "real" 200 ppi value ??

No shizz :confused:

Maybe that's why they never mentioned the word "retina display" during the presentation

OMIG I was so interested in this phone, now I can't make up my mind
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dhiral.v:
Guess i'll be sticking to my nexus S for a while, at least until I see some reviews.

I would buy the galaxy note, size really isn't an issue for me, but I just hate touchwiz UI.

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Same dude. :confused:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kanariya:
I had the Tmo Vibrant and Nexus S with the same pentile tech and I think they looked fine.

In the GS with such high resolution I don't think it will be a problem.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Super Chimp:
I am not sure in day to day use that the two will be that much different. After all my Arc is pretty thin and still has decent battery life. Anyway it maybe thin but at least it manages to fit in a memory card slot.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jbrinkley:
not to nitpick, but the N1 has a microSD slot.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] open1your1eyes0:
Actually thank you for pointing this out I feel silly for missing that. But I guess that just shows you the trend for the new Nexus devices. Google explicitly chooses to remove the microSD slot rather than just not including it.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Zlatty:
Well said good sir. Until we see this phone being compared to the new RAZR and SGII then we'll have to take your speculations as the best hypothesis...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] cozmosland:
i like the curvature quite a bit
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] :
Agreed. Sexy time!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] shankville75:
Yeah?? Good luck with that locked bootloader. :(
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] gtrab:
One out of many comparison points has already been posted:

the Galaxian Nexus gets slightly over half the Galaxy II's Quadrant score

(about 1700)

Pics comparison would be OK to see, but that's often subjective (depends on the settings and the ability of the reviewer)

And I really dunno how to get an objective comparison of the screen quality, other than watching two devices in hand, side by side
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Spl4tt:
wooohooow, dont compare me with apple ppl..

im dissapointed too, but still i didnt expect more, the nexus s was the same..

but after reading this: http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/20/behind-the-glass-a-detailed-tour-inside-the-samsung-galaxy-nexu/

im really getting dissapointed. its the same GPU as in the nexus s...

it would be ok if the phone had a good price, but 700.- ( http://www.digitec.ch/ProdukteDetails2.aspx?Reiter=Bilder&Artikel=226860 ) is just a bit too much for this hardware..

a GSII costs 480.-!

i think i'll wait till it really gets released, no preordering here
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dhiral.v:
http://www.arctablet.com/blog/archos-tablet/archos-g9-review-benchmark-archos-101-g9-1-ghz/

I think after reading this, the galaxy nexus should be fine.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] DarkVasyaK:
Why everyone needs microSD card support? I have never used it since my las windows mobile smartphone. 16 gb in my Captivate is just enough.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] MrGarak:
If you have any interest in HD games or TV shows/movies you need the extra storage an SD card offers. Also, this phone captures 1080p HD video that will fill space in no time.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] DarkVasyaK:
It's quite difficult to watch 1080p movies on the phone because of the fat32 instead of NTFS, so big files can be moved to the phone only being divided...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Super Chimp:
It seems its screen is not as good as you might think because it's only a Super AMOLED display & not the GS2's plus version.

http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/21/the-galaxy-nexus-super-amoled-display-is-a-minus-not-a-plus/
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Vash63:
It sounds so much worse when you say same gpu without mentioning that it's nearly twice thr clock speed .
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Darktori:
At this resolution? I don't care.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kanariya:
Funny how people are trying to make it a big deal again after all the galaxy s complaint
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Spl4tt:
so you think the 380mhz clockspeed would make such a big difference?

i mean, will this old SGX540 with 380mhz be able to compete with the mali-400 of the GSII or the A5's dualcore GPU?..

well im not sure.. its true that 380mhz are a big difference to the old cockrate, but still...

i mean, we're paying 700.- for the device here, so i would be happy with some new stuff :/
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Super Chimp:
I got to dislike the Pentile display on the GS as it was so grainy to my eye. So it's disappointing to think that could be the case again with this.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] MrGarak:
What I do for my TV shows is use a custom Handbrake preset to re-encode the video so it matches the size of the display, reduces the file size a bit and still looks as good.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] KWKSLVR:
Stop comparing what a device running a new OS (ICS) scores with a subjective app that isn't optimized for said new OS.

I swear, you guys are like a bunch of catty women. ;)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Deltido:
I don't remember any of the hands-on people saying it was grainy, trust me some of the Apple loyalists (Engadget) would have pointed it out immediately if it were not crisp as heck. No worries, I have :cool:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] testacon:
Twice the clock speed AND 720p which is about 537,000 extra pixel to keep track of--that's almost 3x as many, so twice the clock speed isn't as good as 3x more clock. I think the concern is more than valid, I'd like to see some hard core graphic testing and lots of emulators run though this phone before deciding though. I can't think of many things more demanding than a emulator for a graphics test.

I am getting irritated about Google branded phones having less power then what the other manufactures are pushing out at the same time or even earlier. GSII phones came out last month and have better specifications then what we are getting now, plus it cost more for stale parts--this is unacceptable...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] CamoGeko:
+1,

It's unbelievable that Google keeps on doing this retarded thing with scaling down the specs of a brand new device compared to one that came out over 5 months ago. Yes, I am talking about the SGS2. 5 months after release, Google still goes ahead and releases a lower spec-ed phone.

What the f*ck are you thinking Google? You are supposed to make future proof devices with the most high-end materials and features, not go backwards and just half-ass it....

Meh, I'm dissapointed and angry. :mad:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] marclile:
I'm not trying to sound rude or anything but are you trying to say that you know more than the Google engineers? I'm sure they had very good reasons for choosing the hardware that they choose.

If this phone is not something that you will like, then just don't buy one.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] CamoGeko:
Believe me I wont buy one, especially with my own money lol. I wouldn't even keep one if it was given to me.

The only device Google released so far which was better than any other at the time was the Nexus One.

I'm sure the only reason for the hardware they gave Galaxy Nexus, is it's enough to run ICS smoothly. The problem I have with it, is it's not ground breaking like a Google device should be.

What they haven't done is excelled beyond anything else out there and broken through to the very top of high-end devices, like they did with Nexus One back then.

Simple. :)

A Google device should be Top Of The Tree, and I'm sorry to say... this one just isn't there.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] marclile:
Fair enough :) I have been trying to decide if I'm going to get one or not and I think all of the positives outweigh the few negatives, for me anyway.

Edit: Although, I will be coming from an original EVO so anything new that's coming out is going to be a big step up for me :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] gtrab:
and good MARKETING reasons ;)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] open1your1eyes0:
I guess you must not be aware of the fact that Google's idea of the Nexus line has nothing to do with developing flagship devices. If it happens to be the best at the time (like the Nexus One was) then that means for one reason or another that hardware was necessary for it's support. Nexus devices are always developed with software as it's main priority. As far as hardware is concerned, Google makes its choices based on features and compatibility with the new OS and with the main idea of an improvement over the previous generation Nexus.

You may feel this is not to your liking (and you are obviously entitled to your own opinion) but don't go and blame Google here as the main reason for your disappointment.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] CamoGeko:
So true. :)

I'm sure Samsung had something to do with it as well, because of course if the GS ended up being the top Google device out there. Sales of SGS2's would go down quite a bit.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kanariya:
Where you get the idea from that the Nexus line has to be ground breaking in hardware?

Nexus S was the same as Galaxy S that was released months ahead.

If you don't like it, don't buy it. Crying like a baby on the forum won't solve you anything.

Maybe you can apply a postion @ Google and develop us a super duper mega phone with the best spec and keep it $529 unlocked.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Swiftks:
^^This^^

Google is much more software oriented than hardware oriented. I'll agree that the hardware is sub-par, for what could have been implemented, however I think their primary focus for this phone was Ice Cream Sandwich. The thing I do like about this and every other Nexus phone, is that they are pure Google experience... no bloatware at all. Also, these phones lead the way in development on XDA, as well as every where else, b/c of the pure Google and open access software.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] CamoGeko:
I'm not blaming anybody, I'm simply speculating on how this went down. What you are saying is all well and good, but how much more exciting would it have been if there was some new and well.... exciting in a brand new Google device. It is true, and I know that Google are focused on pushing their software forward rather than busting the market wide open groundbreaking hardware. Even so, I still think they held back with the GS.

Exactly my point, SGS2 was and still is a super duper mega phone and I bought it when it was released for £400 5 months ago. Now Google thinks I'm going to spend the same amount of money or even more for a device with lesser hardware.

The only person crying here is you, because of something I have said that irritates you. So I invite you to go away, stop trying to grab my attention with ridiculous comments and keep playing with your measly 5mp camera and a year old graphics processor.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] DarkVasyaK:
oh, I am thinking now whether to buy Samsung Focus S or Galaxy Nexus...

I am looking forward to buy a tablet in the near future, probably in spring, and thinking about which smartphone+tablet combination is the best.

Windows Phone seems to be very stable, new, and I am very excited to use it, like the UI, and so on.

So, I wonder if it is better to have very good hardware device on WP7 + quad core tablet on android

or a good android smartphone but with too big screen and not the best hardware + iPad 3 (but I will miss my lovely android in this case and I am kind of apple hater, but android smartphone + android tablet seems not to be the best combination)

I would wait for february when a lot of next-gen phones are announced, but my Captivate drains battery as hell... difficult to live with it...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kanariya:
LOL UMAD?

Google didn't point a gun to your head and force you to buy it.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] CamoGeko:
Nope, I'm stoned. :D

I know they didin't, and I wouldn't even if they pointed a rocket launcher to my head.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] KWKSLVR:
So let me get this straight. You think that a Nexus device is LESS "future proof" (which is a farce of a term) than something like the SGS2?

BWHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

;)

All kidding aside, a Nexus device is designed to showcase the software. There's a reason why Google picked what they picked and there is more to life than relatively meaningless benchmark apps.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jimbob456:
Could google have spec'd up the nexus ages ago and put a order in to Samsung to design and build etc, but since then better hardware has come along and gone into the sgs2 etc.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dhiral.v:
People will always complain, regardless of the specs.

Moral: Haters gonna Hate and Whiners gonna Whine.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Drzfr3shboialex:
Verizon announced the galaxy nexus and I don't believe it will be a Verizon exclusive b/c when it is carriers normally say exclusive to Verizon or w.e

http://www.bgr.com/2011/10/21/veriz...l-offer-samsung-galaxy-nexus-later-this-year/
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] gtrab:
Absolutely correct, especially when a phone lacks the latest hardware :D

Anyway the Nexus is about software, not hardware