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[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] eman3316@optonline.net:
If there are 5 manufacturers really releasing a Nexus device the next time around I would say Verizon has a pretty good chance of carrying one. That might be the thing that saves us. Someone is bound to convince Verizon to pick up their device. It would also look pretty bad if all the other carriers are carrying them except Verizon.

Time will tell but I think 5 Nexus devices being released is a good think for Verizon users who want the next Nexus device.....

On another note I finally got to play with the SGS3. My friend had just bought one. The first thing I was most interested in was the screen. So many people have mentioned how nice the screen looks compared to the GNEX. Well to be honest, with Franco's kernel and his app for colors, my GNEX screen looked just as good if not better the SGS3. That definitely made me happy to see that as I was expecting to be jealous of the screen. Um, not so much....

The quickness of the S3 compared to my GNEX running JB did feel when navigating through the device and menus. The camera was obviously better in lower light on the S3.

While I really thought I was going to want an S3 after I finally got my hands on one, I must say I will be happy to wait for the next Nexus device. My GNEX already holds it's own to the S3 so I can only imagine what we will see in the next one.....
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] adrynalyne:
I have had more gg glass devices than any other and they have all scratched, sans the Droid 1.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] spartanier7:
Well it would be great if really 5 manufacturers would release a nexus..

I´d buy one from Motorola :P
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] peachpuff:
Knowing moto it will probably have a encrypted bootloaded hah! :p
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] spartanier7:
Probably not since Google is into that as well :P

We´ll see..
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] RobbieCrash:
That's pretty in the face of Google's recent push for international deployments of their products. The Galaxy Nexus, while there are various SKUs, is one Nexus device, there's no differentiation in the device literature, save that for what's required, technically speaking.

While I could see the device number being inflated, and there only being 3 devices, 7/Q/New phone, I can't see the rumours being about 3 additional versions of the same device.

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Agreed, a few scratches on my Galaxy Nexus, and many on my Nexus S.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Bayint Naung:
I sold my galaxy s 2 and purchased GALAXY NEXUS.

Galaxy s 2 is spec wise better than GN.. but software update is lacking...

I wish GN had better spec.

Body design like wave 3.

Better GPU and camera.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Fstall303:
Miss my nexus

Sold my nexus upgraded to S3.. want to sell it and buy nexus but dont want to waste my upgrade :(
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Drzfr3shboialex:
Sell the gs3 and buy a nexus. Then save up for the next it will most likely be better than the sg3
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Sethnelson1:
Glad you did it before me. Was thinking of it. Sorry youre not as happy with the S3.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] xdp:
People saying the next Nexus will release with 5.0 are crazy. Maybe they've never released a new phone without new software, but they've also never released new software without a new phone until now, so clearly they are willing to do things differently. They probably just had JB ready to go and wanted to get the new search experience into people's hands as soon as possible.

JB already surpasses iOS 6. ICS/JB already have a fresh UI which would make no sense to radically overhaul at this time. What is the incentive for a 5.0 in the fall? It would just irritate developers and make anyone wonder why they even bothered with JB.

There isn't even much of a rush for new hardware. The GNex still perfectly represents what Google wants Android to be. Screen/camera improvements are minor things, and the faster performance from new CPUs like Krait hardly make a new difference in real-world use. It's easy to say "I want spec XYZ," but think about it, how different will your actual experience with the device be? Probably not much. The GNex with JB today is an amazing phone.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jordanishere:
JellyBean was released with the Nexus 7, and the Nexus Q. Maybe not a new phone, but they are new devices.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] devmaster321:
The GNexus already is obsolete in terms of hardware. But in terms of software, it will be good for a few years.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] :
I wouldn't call dual core, 1gig ram obsolete. The processor was made many months ago but it should be a couple years before its considered obsolete. Obsolete would mean it didn't work properly. Maybe single core devices are becoming obsolete but even some of then run OK.

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] tgyberg:
Yep, my buddies TBolt running Liquid is still smoke'n along just fine!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] xdp:
Ok, I will give you that. They do tend to release new hardware of some type with new software. I still don't think the opposite will always necessarily be true. Like I said, it's so close together, you can think of JB as being the new OS for the new phone, only arriving a few months early. Just have to think about it practically instead of taking a hard stance - would it make sense for a major (5.0) revision in just a few months, when no phones but the Nexus are on JB and < 10% are on ICS? When they've just released a ton of under the hood and UI updates with the past two versions? Changing anything that isn't purely cosmetic and that would affect developers would simply not make sense again so soon, developers have to make apps for phones and software that people actually have.

It is only obsolete to someone who just reads spec sheets and thinks that makes a good device. If you focus on the actual experience you are getting, you can't really beat the GNex with JB. Current performance levels are more than adequate for this generation of software and the SGSIII and One X's of the world are not going to be appreciably faster in anything you can notice. About the only tangible difference they might get you is better battery life.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] arogon:
This is how I feel. I just returned my S3 and got a Galaxy Nexus and I'm happy with my decision. Unless your playing graphic intensive games I feel like anything past GNexus specs is an overkill. Hell the Nexus feels faster then the S3 especially now that I'm running JB with all of the Verizons bull**** removed. Sure the S3 had a better screen but why does that matter when half of it is filled with bull**** TouchWiz "Connect to wifi please" notifications that I can't remove. Hardware specs will only get you so far, and it doesnt matter how fast your CPU is if all it's doing half the time is running Verizon Back-Up Assistant.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] I Am Marino:
And even that is only half correct.

We can use extended batteries, One X can't, SGS3 can.

So overall we can probably beat the One X's battery life.

SGS3, jury still out.

As for specs, as I've said before, anything past dual core is overkill as most apps only need and will only ever use only 1 core.

The only feature I'd envy in any other phone right now is the 2GB of RAM the SGS3 has.

If anything, only single core phones are starting to become obsolete and you're probably still a good year out before that fully happens, but even then, most basic apps will still run fine.

In about a year or so, dual core will be mid range, quad will be high, and single will be low.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Drzfr3shboialex:
I personally think google will release a new nexus phone with key lime pie. If not they would release it in 2013
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ET3RNA4:
I've been lurking this thread for a while now, And I think it's safe to say that you've guys persuaded me to buy a GN! Thanks guys and I'm incredibly proud to be amongst you all!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] :
Congrats! Its a great device.

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] tmb993:
I think your right. The nexus device of this year was the 7. We should expect a new nexus phone next summer/fall with 5.0.

PS: I hope its called Key Lime Pie lol.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] xdp:
Yeah...the persistent "connect to WiFi" notification is sad. Verizon charges you out the ass for data but then wants to constantly encourage you to not use it? And then they make sure to lock the device down as well as they can. You made a great decision to withdraw your support (purchase) for that situation.

Congrats, you will be pleased! Glad to have you.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Djabolic:
To the nexus brootherhood!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Fstall303:
No way they release a phone in the summer. Especially competing against a main street mammoth of a phone with arguably one of the greatest releases in terms of pre orders and sales in the S3. And they won't in the fall because the IPhone. Let's be honest, we all know the nexus line is the best phone but it has a cult following and isn't a every Joe and Jane phone yet. If they release a phone it will be between thanksgiving and Xmas, fiscally it makes the most sense.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] eman3316@optonline.net:
So what exactly can the S3 or One X do that the GNEX cannot? Can't think of anything right now. As a matter of fact I played with an S3 for the first time the other day and didn't even notice a difference in speed just playing with the device. If someone handed you both phones without telling you what the specs were I'd bet that you would not be able to pick which device had the next gen technology in it.

If it weren't for Quadrant, no one would have a clue that the S3 was so next Gen compared to the GNEX. lol
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Drzfr3shboialex:
I don't mind since I know key lime pie will be awesome, hopefully it has top notch hardware.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ChrisAG:
You're implying the current Galaxy Nexus will have a 20-month life cycle ?!?

Not a chance.

Google will keep the approximately 1-year release schedule for phones, and the same for tablets, now that they have one.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kitecarl:
Agreed on that. I think the WSJ rumor article holds water, and GOOG will come out with at least one new phone (running JellyBean) this fall, breaking the trend of releasing hardware only when new software rolls out. I'm in a situation where I can exchange my Galaxy S II for a Galaxy Nexus (plus put in 70 quid on top) today - would you do it? While I'm happy with the S II hardware, I am enticed by the pure Android advantages of the Galaxy Nexus. Seeing as the autumn phones will be priced quite high (north of I'm guessing £400) at least at launch, would you take the exchange opportunity I have in front of me? I certainly see myself keeping the Galaxy Nexus for a year, and by this point next year I'm backing on the late '12-released phones to start coming down in price. I run purely out-of-contract phones as I take advantage of an excellent £10 per month unlimited data plan from Giffgaff.

Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] eman3316@optonline.net:
As nice as the SGS2 is, the GNEX is in a whole other league, especially now with JB. For a minimal price to jump ship and not have to worry about losing upgrades or anything because you buy off contract anyway, it is a no brainer...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ChrisAG:
I probably would go for the GNex because the GS3's hardware button forces a different implementation of ICS (and JB) from what Google intended. Also, with JB, any speed or smoothness advantage of the GS3 has been removed. Finally, by the time the GS3 gets JB the GNex will be on Android 4.2 or 5.0.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] xdp:
Yep...I would do it. Like you said, even if another Nexus comes out in the fall, the price will be too high initially. Might as well wait for it to drop to $400 or lower and enjoy the GNex for a good while...with JB on it you likely won't feel the need for another device anytime soon.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] onthecouchagain:
I just hope the new Nexus doesn't get too big. In fact, I wouldn't mind if it remained the same 4.6" size it is now.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ET3RNA4:
I agree, 4.65 sounds like a perfect fit for my hand,and bigger is not always better, atleast when you're talking about phones :p
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] adrynalyne:
Reading a lot of replies in here, and I don't think everyone understands that obsolescence does not necessarily mean uselessness.

When someone in this thread refers to obsolescence they are talking about technical obsolescence, not functional obsolescence.

The hardware in the Galaxy Nexus is technically obsolete.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Bayint Naung:
google should release multiple nexus phones. 4/4.3 inch IPS display great battery life would be good.

next nexus phone seriously needs to pay attention to battery life...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] raze599:
Based on the rumour of the 5 Nexus devices to be released in 2012, I would assume it is almost certain there will be a new Nexus handset running either Jelly Bean or a minor incremental upgrade to it.

Currently the Google Nexus 7 and Google Nexus Q have been released. I remember reading a bit ago that there will be a 10 inch variant of the tablet, which brings the total number up to 3 devices. That leaves 2 devices, which I presume will be the two versions (GSM and CDMA) of the new phone.

My contract with the Desire HD finishes in November so I hope the new handset (if there is one) is out by then so I can upgrade ;)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Fstall303:
I owned the S3 for 36 hours and didnt see anything thing different other than boot up speed and screen size. " I prefer the nexus size. S3 is too wide in my opinion. So i sold it and here I am again :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] andr3wchong:
LG LTE LU6200

http://www.gsmarena.com/lg_optimus_lte_lu6200-4188.php

can't find one locally , only released on korea according to some websites...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] crixley:
bs

our screen is way better imo
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] DPU16:
Wasn't the battery life much better? That's what I've heard.

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Are you sure the GSM and CDMA will count as two separate devices? If so, one of them was already released this year (Sprint Galaxy Nexus). Maybe I'm nitpicking but I think we might have another surprise device
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] screamworks:
Hoping to move from the Galaxy S II to the Galaxy Nexus in the next day or two, so I'm doing my usual pre-purchase comparison freakout. I know the I9100 isn't a new/upcoming phone by any measure now, but for anyone who's owned/use one/both, could you comment on the situation?

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[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] nishantbhatia84:
Galaxy Nexus vs. Galaxy SII

Dude, I've used the Nexus S, Galaxy SII & am currently using the Galaxy Nexus. Performance-wise, there is hardly any difference between the SII and the Galaxy Nexus, however, when it comes to the shape, size, looks & style, the Galaxy Nexus is way better! SII is too boxy whereas the Galaxy Nexus is sleek and smooth! The screen is bigger & the resolution much better than the SII (GN: 720x1280p & SII: 480x800p)

To top it all up, the main & most crucial benefit of owing a Galaxy Nexus is that you're always the first one to get firmware updates!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] screamworks:
Thanks for the reply! That makes me really happy to hear, I'm glad you like it so much. Are you running Jelly Bean at the moment, or ICS?

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[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] :
The screen of the Nexus is amazing. I had a Wave and thought the screen of the S2 would be great but after 7 Weeks with the Nexus the screen of the S2 is not sharp enough
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ET3RNA4:
Got a serious question and need some serious answers.

So I currently have a G2X and am on a contract till April with T-Mobile. I'm at that point where I really want a Nexus phone. So I started looking around and saw that the Gnex is $349.00 unlocked from the Google Play Store. Now that's a hell of a deal, and only get's more sweet with Jelly Bean on the table. However, there are tons of rumors flying around about the next Nexus phone coming out in November, which is less than 4 months away. Including more rumors about it being sold directly through Google GSM Unlocked and with multiple companies working on it (Motorola,Samsung,LG,etc). I'm also guessing there's going to be multiple improvements from the Gnex such as a non-pentile screen, and more ram and quad-core even! Now some may be overkill, however regardless it will be a huge improvement, and Google will indirectly competing with the iPhone 5, and SIII. So the question I have is, is it worth it? Should I be willing enough to wait another 4 months and save up $500+ for an unlocked Nexus phone, that might not even be coming? :confused: What do you guys suggest? Should I get the gNex and hold out till my contract expires in April then use my upgrade to get the new nexus phone for 1/4 the price? Or just hold out for an unspecified amount of time...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] S2svetko:
TMobile doesn’t "officially" carry the Nexus phones. So you cant really wait till April to get one with your upgrade. You will have to buy it full price unless they start selling it directly and if they do it will be full of carrier bloatware.

If the new Nexus gets released this fall, the price might drop by April. You could buy another phone w/ your upgrade and sell it to pay for the new Nexus (assuming a new one is out by then). That is what I am considering doing (my upgrade is in September though).

I love my GNex, it’s really fast with the Jelly Bean update and Google Now is very cool. I came from the myTouch4g.

I recomend buying it.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] adrynalyne:
Pretty sure I saw the Nexus S on Tmo's website, and the Nexus One eventually was subsidized too.

The Galaxy Nexus isn't of course.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ECrispy:
I've almost decided not to get the GSIII even though my contract is up, and save my upgrade for the next Nexus.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Fstall303:
Here is what I what do. First Id recommend getting the Nexus now. I left the S3 to go back to the nexus because I love jellybean. I would buy one from the google play store or get one on cragislist (make sure its gsm version obviously) and get it unlocked to use on tmobile (you could get one about 250 on cl). either way just use it until you would like until the new nexus comes out. You still will have the best software on the market for a good 4-5 month usage. lets say around the holidays you want a new nexus. Just sell your galaxy nexus on ebay or Craigslist and use the cash to buy the phone you want. Nexus's is like Iphone in that they hold there value well for androids. They will be the first to update when the new update comes at the end of the year (google usually has an update when they release a new product). So assuming you keep your device in good shape, around the holidays you be able to get 200- 250 out of your galaxy nexus. esentially breaking even or up to 100 buck difference for 5 months use on the best software available. Sounds like a deal to me,
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] S2svetko:
Sorry I think you are right.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ET3RNA4:
Thanks for the answer guys, I think I'll do something similar as you've said...Only difference is I'll buy it brand new from the Google Play Store ($349) and use that until the next nexus comes out, then I'll sell it for like $250, along with my current phone (G2X) for like $150, and put another $100 down for the next Nexus smartphone. Also if it turns out that for any reason the next Nexus phone doesn't come out, or doesn't live up to expectations (God forbid) than I'll just stick with my Gnex!

As for the contract goes, I just really hope that the rumors are true and Google continues to sell their Nexus lineup directly from the Play Store unlocked, and cheaper than $500...

Anyone see any faults with my "master plan"?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] I Am Marino:
Even if a new unlocked Nexus came out in November from the Play Store, it's not going to be any less than $400, I'm sure of that, and that's assuming it even is on the Play Store from the start.

$350 for a phone that will be relevant for years to come?

Jump on it.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Fstall303:
NOPE.. Good thinking... I just wish they sold lte phones from the play store
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ET3RNA4:
You really think so? So far the most expensive anything has been on the play store so far was the gNex and that was $400 from the start aswell...I personally think they will sell it for around the $450-$500 range unlocked. Otherwise why would the "average consumer" buy their phone or even buy it from a carrier such as T-Mobile or AT@T with a contract?? Remember they will be indirectly competing with the iPhone 5 at that time aswell...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] xdp:
Google doesn't position the Nexus as an iPhone competitor. Yeah, I think we all agree the Nexus is a better phone, but Google simply doesn't care about comparing them or trying to sell in that volume. Needn't look far for proof - just consider that Google only advertised the Nexus on TV for like two weeks after it was announced and that was it.

The GNex started at $400 on the Play Store, but at that point it was already 5-6 months old. The Nexus One sold for $529 when it was new and prices have only increased since then - I would expect the next Nexus to start at around $550. But it really doesn't matter - the GNex will serve you well for quite awhile, you can be patient and wait for the next device to drop in price. These devices are getting so good now there is no reason to feel the need for the new shiny on day one.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] nishantbhatia84:
I'm using custom JB Rom at the moment. It's awsum! Personally I prefer custom roms to stock as they have many customizable options! I'm using AndroidME JB 4.1.1 ROM and it's really good! Many thanks to the developer!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] eman3316@optonline.net:
Got to play with a Nexus 7 last night. Seems like the GNEX on JB still felt smoother even though the Nexus 7 is quad core. I was expecting to be blown away when I started playing with it but it made me realize how smooth the GNEX really is for a device that people say is irrelevant in spec terms.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ET3RNA4:
So you're saying it's just a coincidence that Google is rumored to announce their nexus phone literally a month after the famous iPhone keynote? And $550 is hella expensive ...some people on here are saying it wont be more than $500:confused:. I honestly think its getting way to hard to speculate now with soon many rumors flying around that its just best to wait until Google officially announces something or a very large rumor comes out that can be trusted. Lastly why would prices go up on a Nexus one? There very cheap to pick up now...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] adrynalyne:
You can't cite coincidence on rumor, on something that hasn't even happened yet.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Luuthian:
Has there even been any news on the new Nexus phone? Aside from rumors that it'll be announced and that Samsung is building it, we've seen nor heard much more. Every other day Apple has some kind of iPhone 5 leak... But the Nexus has seen no such thing. Are they even releasing a phone this year?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Rinthe:
I just got myself a nexus and LOVE IT!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] raze599:
Its likely, but I suspect they want to keep it under wraps probably for business reasons. Due to Jelly Bean people are buying the Galaxy Nexus, and if they announce a new phone right away sales of the Galaxy Nexus will go down because people will wait for the new phone. So I suspect it will be announced maybe a month or two before its release, so possibly September/October time.