[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Tophaholic:
Hello folks! I know I know you have seen 1000's of user reviews on the Galaxy Nexus GSM - but just wanted to throw in from my side.

I have used several android (and other OS) phones in the past few years - some I used for under 30 days (in the AT&T return period) and some I used for several months/years.

So when I give my review I am comparing the GNex to all the previous devices I have used.

First - a comparison to other devices. I have used the AT&T SGS2, AT&T HOX and AT&T SGS3.

Used a AT&T SGS2 for about a year. Pretty good phone - no complaints. Battery life is on the way down but still decent. good support on xda but was getting tired of all the ICS roms not having the touch response I was seeing on the GB roms.

HOX has the best screen hands down. None of the AMOLED screens even come close. Amazing outdoor visibility and just perfect colors and sharpness. Unfortunately HTC dropped the ball big time on the multi-tasking. Also did not like the lack of removable battery. Moreover the HOX just felt too bulky and not so comfortable in hand. Returned after 4 days of use

Really liked the SGS3 - awesome phone - amazing battery life. Liked the added micro-SD card slot and the white version is just plain beautiful.

Very snappy hardware wise. Samsung really did a good job with the new TW - very simple yet effective (yeah right- inspired by a bowl of water :p) Pretty good support on xda - especially on JB roms - CM10 and AOKP. However both these ROMs are way immature IMO on the SGS3. It will probably take several more months to get a daily driver like JB rom on the SGS3. Yeah some will agree the CM10 and AOKP are already pretty stable - however I beg to differ. After using the JB on GNex the CM10 and AOKP on SGS3 does not even come close on smoothness. So returned after 25 days of use.

Decided to spend the cash on the GNex for the following reasons:

- I wanted to use JB in its true and intended form from Google. Not disappointed at all. JB really is miles ahead of ICS on smoothness - especially the browser. I hate to say it - but it really is close to iOS standards now in terms of touch response and smoothness.

- Google phone - so should be assured of quick updates in the future for atleast 2 years?

- Removable battery - gives me a good feeling especially knowing the samsung batteries do degrade over time.

- 1280 x 720 resolution helps a lot.- especially in browser

- Love the overall look of GNex with its curved glass.

- software buttons are amazing and pretty responsive. Cant think of going back to physical/capacitive buttons now.

After having used the GNex for a couple of weeks now, here are the +'s and -'s:

Positives:

- JB is amazing. This is real JB in all its glory unlike the CM10 and AOKP on SGS3.

- Google Now is amazing. - no other comments needed

- Battery life is surprisingly good. I wasnt expecting much due to the 1750mAH battery. But I can actually go 1.5-2 days easily on a single charge. and really AT&T signal is not that great in my workplace - so good battery inspite of the poor signal

- Signal reception on the GNex is as good as SGS3 on AT&T. Never got a data connection at my workplace using SGS2. I can finally access web on the phone at work (SGS3 was equally good)

- Loving loving the software buttons.

- Headphone port on bottom is a good idea. Works better for me than top location.

- Glad they put in the LED notification light. Every phone should have this.

- Just love the phone the way it is. Might root in the future but see no need to go to a custom ROM. I am getting everything I want and more using the stock ROM. Believe me - I was really tired of changing ROMs every week on the SGS2 and SGS3 in search of that perfect ROM - never found one. This phone is perfect the way it is. Not saying the flashaholic in me will die - might feel the urge after a few months of use.

Negatives ( or not so good things):

- Miss the micro SD card slot. It just feels a bit limiting knowing I only have 12GB or so of space.

- Miss the camera on SGS3 - but thats because the SGS3 camera really is awesome. GNex camera is good enuf for me though.

- speaker volume really is low - what was samsung thinking? Livable but still bugs me

Currently rocking the Incipio Silicrylic case from Verizon on my phone (the black silicone with White hard shell version). just love this case - might I say the best case for me? Pretty good for $24 after company discount. Also have the verizon dry apply clear screen protector (set of 3 for $10)

Thats it for my review. let me know your comments below. PEACE!