The Official DF Galaxy Nexus Pre-Release Thread

[NewAge]

Anybody see this yet?

Via Phandroid:

I know a lot of people were concerned about not having search functionality within certain apps so this should help. Also, the added menu button is a nice touch as well. Glad to see the virtual buttons are easily modified.

Notice the menu buttons below:

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That is sick! Let the modding commence! Looks like p3 needs to stop tweeting...

 

[doublea500]

I think it could be nicer if they put the search button where the menu button is

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[sbenson]

That is sick! Let the modding commence! Looks like p3 needs to stop tweeting...

Haha, did he say this wouldn't be possible?

 

[NewAge]

Haha, did he say this wouldn't be possible?

No, but he and Team Black Hat have great Mods and hacks. I see Team Modaco putting out mods and less tweeting. More mods less tweeting! There's a reason they got the phones early.

And p3 turned out to be right so... I do appreciate his insight on the release, even though it was upsetting, that anger is towards VZW and lack of communication. I just appreciate his Dev work more.

A Two Week notice for a release seems reasonable. So if it is the 8th we should be getting some word soon. As mentioned Canada has made their announcement just outside of two weeks.

 

[NewAge]

I don't see Verizon making an announcement this week about a future release date. There is no need to put a date out there yet if they are targeting 12/8. Plus it gives them more time to wait out any more "bugs". My best guess would be an announcement next Monday or Tuesday stating pre-orders begin that Thursday (12/1) with a release of 12/8.

And you may be absolutely right. As a consumer I would appreciate a bit more of a notice, especially due to the cost. I see no reason these companies can't give a some what official notice a month out. When Google held the initial event everything should have been set. The EU release was set and met, bravo. I guess the coordination was too complicated to get a release on two continents? I'm sure Google has an algorithm for that!

Edit: And what about future updates? I know this has been brought up, but will Google have to split the tree for the GSM and CDMA OS? So the EU will receive an update to say 4.0.2 while the US waits for Verizon to OK the OS that is CDMA? Or it takes Google longer to get CDMA source posted? Can we use GSM source on a CDMA device and swap radios (once CDMA radio is released)? That has been the current state with the Xoom 4g and the EU being left behind(though EU wasn't stated GED I dont think), now it could be the opposite. How true of a GED experience will we see?

 

[INCREMENTAL]

Yeah u would thank we would hear something today or tomorrow. I would thank they would want people to know before black Friday so people r certain. I mean look at the few of us in here and some have already backed out just cause of no release date so I would believe we would hear something soon.

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[pc747]

Time for my morning catch-up post:




Am I detecting an attempt at a Star Wars Quote Parody? If so, well played, chap!! haha



I see both sides of this... I think what it is going to come down two is if you lay the device screen side down, will it be laying on plastic bezel or the top and bottom edges of the screen because of the curve? If the bezel protrudes out even slightly more than the glass, it seems like the odds of a broken screen are reduced greatly.



To be honest, I think a D1 would fare better at taking a round than the Razr.



I had a lonngg post a few weeks back about this same thing. I used to think Carbon Fiber and Kevlar were these magical super strong end-all-be-all materials that could be used anywhere and everywhere. Then I did a semester of composites work while in college. Yeah, not so amazing in about 98% of structures applications, but that 2% where they are actually used, WOW! Anyway, the only real thing I wanted to comment on was where you said "light weight at a cheap price is with cheap composites and/or plastic"... short of going with fiber glass there really isn't such a thing as "cheap composites", especially when looking at the cost of manufacturing (and even fiber glass isn't that cheap either), Which is why I was amazed that they did go with the Kevlar backing. It seems like one of the most complicated materials to make half of a phone out of, but then again, they probably cut the difficulty (and cost) in half by making it non-removable.

Not true I work with composites all the time they are very strong. Hence why boeing is making its 787 to be 80% composite. The problem is that composite material alone will not do it you must have the epoxy as well and that is what help make it strong. I have made some stuff with composites and their are engines with composite casing and the casing is made of kevlar for its strength. But the cost to have a true kevlar device would not sell at the price oems would have to charge.

 

[rubiksc00p]

Not true I work with composites all the time they are very strong. Hence why boeing is making its 787 to be 80% composite. The problem is that composite material alone will not do it you must have the epoxy as well and that is what help make it strong. I have made some stuff with composites and their are engines with composite casing and the casing is made of kevlar for its strength. But the cost to have a true kevlar device would not sell at the price oems would have to charge.

Ha yeah! Epoxys ftw!

Anyway, I'm sure if someone decided to do a dissection, the kevlar would just be a thin layer, probably not worth anything...

If I got a Razr I'd still put it in an Otterbox which is kinda a waste of the thinness and look...

 

[Trusstopher]

Not true I work with composites all the time they are very strong. Hence why boeing is making its 787 to be 80% composite. The problem is that composite material alone will not do it you must have the epoxy as well and that is what help make it strong. I have made some stuff with composites and their are engines with composite casing and the casing is made of kevlar for its strength. But the cost to have a true kevlar device would not sell at the price oems would have to charge.

Not sure which part you thought was "not true". I was just saying that when you said "cheap composites" that those didn't really exist. As far as the rest of what I saying was all about how I used to think you could build anything out of carbon fiber and it would be stronger than if you built it out of metal, which is definitely not the case. But yeah, carbon fiber layed-up correctly in the right substrate can be amazing in tension as far as strength-to-weight ratio but I have yet to see any type of layup that has any resistant to bending (or torsion unless you are working with cross-weaved tubes).

 

[pc747]

Ha yeah! Epoxys ftw!

Anyway, I'm sure if someone decided to do a dissection, the kevlar would just be a thin layer, probably not worth anything...

If I got a Razr I'd still put it in an Otterbox which is kinda a waste of the thinness and look...

its actually carbon fiber with a kevlar weave, so mainly carbon fiber.... basically it will only protect from scratches that is it. Its not designed to protect from impact.

 

[Artimis]

Yeah u would thank we would hear something today or tomorrow. I would thank they would want people to know before black Friday so people r certain. I mean look at the few of us in here and some have already backed out just cause of no release date so I would believe we would hear something soon.

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Quite the opposite. If 12/8 is the release date, then I doubt Verizon would say anything until AFTER black Friday or Cybermonday. They don't want people to hold out for this..........they want people coming in on black Friday and buying Razr's or Rezounds so they aren't going to say anything that may sway people to do otherwise.

 

[pc747]

Not sure which part you thought was "not true". I was just saying that when you said "cheap composites" that those didn't really exist. As far as the rest of what I saying was all about how I used to think you could build anything out of carbon fiber and it would be stronger than if you built it out of metal, which is definitely not the case. But yeah, carbon fiber layed-up correctly in the right substrate can be amazing in tension as far as strength-to-weight ratio but I have yet to see any type of layup that has any resistant to bending (or torsion unless you are working with cross-weaved tubes).

true...carbon is not really good protection against impact. Its allows for flexing and that is why you can bend the razr.

 

[ohcop72]

Getting REALLY BITTER over this whole NO RELEASE DATE thing, Canada has a release date. I need to ditch Verizon and go with a track phone.

 

[sbenson]

Hey, a glowing review by BGR: Samsung Galaxy Nexus review

Another: Best Android device ever made review.

These guys are generally iPhans, so it's good to see the Nexus making an impression on the rotten fruit folk...

 

[patriot95]

Hey, a glowing review by BGR: Samsung Galaxy Nexus review

Another: Best Android device ever made review.

These guys are generally iPhans, so it's good to see the Nexus making an impression on the rotten fruit folk...

"The Galaxy Nexus champions in a brand new version of Android that pushes itself further than almost any other mobile OS in the industry."