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Review Of Verizon Galaxy Nexus
As you may know, I posted my first Galaxy Nexus review back on November 17th, when I was able to get my hands on the international, HSPA+ version of the phone. Verizon has finally released its 4G LTE version into American waters, and I've spent some time testing the variant.
Overall, there are very few differences between the two models, and as such, much of my review of the GSM version still applies. For this review, I'm only going to be focusing on the notable changes, which center around data rates, call quality and stability, battery life, and slight hardware and software differences.
Even though the changes aren't all that noticeable, I still wanted to look under and around the hood of Google's latest flagship phone in its first real release on US soil, so read on for my take on the Galaxy Nexus for Verizon!
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Review Of Verizon Galaxy Nexus
As you may know, I posted my first Galaxy Nexus review back on November 17th, when I was able to get my hands on the international, HSPA+ version of the phone. Verizon has finally released its 4G LTE version into American waters, and I've spent some time testing the variant.
Overall, there are very few differences between the two models, and as such, much of my review of the GSM version still applies. For this review, I'm only going to be focusing on the notable changes, which center around data rates, call quality and stability, battery life, and slight hardware and software differences.
Even though the changes aren't all that noticeable, I still wanted to look under and around the hood of Google's latest flagship phone in its first real release on US soil, so read on for my take on the Galaxy Nexus for Verizon!
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Review Of Verizon Galaxy Nexus
As you may know, I posted my first Galaxy Nexus review back on November 17th, when I was able to get my hands on the international, HSPA+ version of the phone. Verizon has finally released its 4G LTE version into American waters, and I've spent some time testing the variant.
Overall, there are very few differences between the two models, and as such, much of my review of the GSM version still applies. For this review, I'm only going to be focusing on the notable changes, which center around data rates, call quality and stability, battery life, and slight hardware and software differences.
Even though the changes aren't all that noticeable, I still wanted to look under and around the hood of Google's latest flagship phone in its first real release on US soil, so read on for my take on the Galaxy Nexus for Verizon!
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Review Of Verizon Galaxy Nexus
As you may know, I posted my first Galaxy Nexus review back on November 17th, when I was able to get my hands on the international, HSPA+ version of the phone. Verizon has finally released its 4G LTE version into American waters, and I've spent some time testing the variant.
Overall, there are very few differences between the two models, and as such, much of my review of the GSM version still applies. For this review, I'm only going to be focusing on the notable changes, which center around data rates, call quality and stability, battery life, and slight hardware and software differences.
Even though the changes aren't all that noticeable, I still wanted to look under and around the hood of Google's latest flagship phone in its first real release on US soil, so read on for my take on the Galaxy Nexus for Verizon!
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Review Of Verizon Galaxy Nexus
As you may know, I posted my first Galaxy Nexus review back on November 17th, when I was able to get my hands on the international, HSPA+ version of the phone. Verizon has finally released its 4G LTE version into American waters, and I've spent some time testing the variant.
Overall, there are very few differences between the two models, and as such, much of my review of the GSM version still applies. For this review, I'm only going to be focusing on the notable changes, which center around data rates, call quality and stability, battery life, and slight hardware and software differences.
Even though the changes aren't all that noticeable, I still wanted to look under and around the hood of Google's latest flagship phone in its first real release on US soil, so read on for my take on the Galaxy Nexus for Verizon!
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Review Of Verizon Galaxy Nexus
As you may know, I posted my first Galaxy Nexus review back on November 17th, when I was able to get my hands on the international, HSPA+ version of the phone. Verizon has finally released its 4G LTE version into American waters, and I've spent some time testing the variant.
Overall, there are very few differences between the two models, and as such, much of my review of the GSM version still applies. For this review, I'm only going to be focusing on the notable changes, which center around data rates, call quality and stability, battery life, and slight hardware and software differences.
Even though the changes aren't all that noticeable, I still wanted to look under and around the hood of Google's latest flagship phone in its first real release on US soil, so read on for my take on the Galaxy Nexus for Verizon!
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Review Of Verizon Galaxy Nexus
As you may know, I posted my first Galaxy Nexus review back on November 17th, when I was able to get my hands on the international, HSPA+ version of the phone. Verizon has finally released its 4G LTE version into American waters, and I've spent some time testing the variant.
Overall, there are very few differences between the two models, and as such, much of my review of the GSM version still applies. For this review, I'm only going to be focusing on the notable changes, which center around data rates, call quality and stability, battery life, and slight hardware and software differences.
Even though the changes aren't all that noticeable, I still wanted to look under and around the hood of Google's latest flagship phone in its first real release on US soil, so read on for my take on the Galaxy Nexus for Verizon!
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Review Of Verizon Galaxy Nexus
As you may know, I posted my first Galaxy Nexus review back on November 17th, when I was able to get my hands on the international, HSPA+ version of the phone. Verizon has finally released its 4G LTE version into American waters, and I've spent some time testing the variant.
Overall, there are very few differences between the two models, and as such, much of my review of the GSM version still applies. For this review, I'm only going to be focusing on the notable changes, which center around data rates, call quality and stability, battery life, and slight hardware and software differences.
Even though the changes aren't all that noticeable, I still wanted to look under and around the hood of Google's latest flagship phone in its first real release on US soil, so read on for my take on the Galaxy Nexus for Verizon!
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Review Of Verizon Galaxy Nexus
As you may know, I posted my first Galaxy Nexus review back on November 17th, when I was able to get my hands on the international, HSPA+ version of the phone. Verizon has finally released its 4G LTE version into American waters, and I've spent some time testing the variant.
Overall, there are very few differences between the two models, and as such, much of my review of the GSM version still applies. For this review, I'm only going to be focusing on the notable changes, which center around data rates, call quality and stability, battery life, and slight hardware and software differences.
Even though the changes aren't all that noticeable, I still wanted to look under and around the hood of Google's latest flagship phone in its first real release on US soil, so read on for my take on the Galaxy Nexus for Verizon!
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Review Of Verizon Galaxy Nexus
As you may know, I posted my first Galaxy Nexus review back on November 17th, when I was able to get my hands on the international, HSPA+ version of the phone. Verizon has finally released its 4G LTE version into American waters, and I've spent some time testing the variant.
Overall, there are very few differences between the two models, and as such, much of my review of the GSM version still applies. For this review, I'm only going to be focusing on the notable changes, which center around data rates, call quality and stability, battery life, and slight hardware and software differences.
Even though the changes aren't all that noticeable, I still wanted to look under and around the hood of Google's latest flagship phone in its first real release on US soil, so read on for my take on the Galaxy Nexus for Verizon!
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Review Of Verizon Galaxy Nexus
As you may know, I posted my first Galaxy Nexus review back on November 17th, when I was able to get my hands on the international, HSPA+ version of the phone. Verizon has finally released its 4G LTE version into American waters, and I've spent some time testing the variant.
Overall, there are very few differences between the two models, and as such, much of my review of the GSM version still applies. For this review, I'm only going to be focusing on the notable changes, which center around data rates, call quality and stability, battery life, and slight hardware and software differences.
Even though the changes aren't all that noticeable, I still wanted to look under and around the hood of Google's latest flagship phone in its first real release on US soil, so read on for my take on the Galaxy Nexus for Verizon!
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Review Of Verizon Galaxy Nexus
As you may know, I posted my first Galaxy Nexus review back on November 17th, when I was able to get my hands on the international, HSPA+ version of the phone. Verizon has finally released its 4G LTE version into American waters, and I've spent some time testing the variant.
Overall, there are very few differences between the two models, and as such, much of my review of the GSM version still applies. For this review, I'm only going to be focusing on the notable changes, which center around data rates, call quality and stability, battery life, and slight hardware and software differences.
Even though the changes aren't all that noticeable, I still wanted to look under and around the hood of Google's latest flagship phone in its first real release on US soil, so read on for my take on the Galaxy Nexus for Verizon!
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Review Of Verizon Galaxy Nexus
As you may know, I posted my first Galaxy Nexus review back on November 17th, when I was able to get my hands on the international, HSPA+ version of the phone. Verizon has finally released its 4G LTE version into American waters, and I've spent some time testing the variant.
Overall, there are very few differences between the two models, and as such, much of my review of the GSM version still applies. For this review, I'm only going to be focusing on the notable changes, which center around data rates, call quality and stability, battery life, and slight hardware and software differences.
Even though the changes aren't all that noticeable, I still wanted to look under and around the hood of Google's latest flagship phone in its first real release on US soil, so read on for my take on the Galaxy Nexus for Verizon!
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Review Of Verizon Galaxy Nexus
As you may know, I posted my first Galaxy Nexus review back on November 17th, when I was able to get my hands on the international, HSPA+ version of the phone. Verizon has finally released its 4G LTE version into American waters, and I've spent some time testing the variant.
Overall, there are very few differences between the two models, and as such, much of my review of the GSM version still applies. For this review, I'm only going to be focusing on the notable changes, which center around data rates, call quality and stability, battery life, and slight hardware and software differences.
Even though the changes aren't all that noticeable, I still wanted to look under and around the hood of Google's latest flagship phone in its first real release on US soil, so read on for my take on the Galaxy Nexus for Verizon!
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Review Of Verizon Galaxy Nexus
As you may know, I posted my first Galaxy Nexus review back on November 17th, when I was able to get my hands on the international, HSPA+ version of the phone. Verizon has finally released its 4G LTE version into American waters, and I've spent some time testing the variant.
Overall, there are very few differences between the two models, and as such, much of my review of the GSM version still applies. For this review, I'm only going to be focusing on the notable changes, which center around data rates, call quality and stability, battery life, and slight hardware and software differences.
Even though the changes aren't all that noticeable, I still wanted to look under and around the hood of Google's latest flagship phone in its first real release on US soil, so read on for my take on the Galaxy Nexus for Verizon!
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Review Of Verizon Galaxy Nexus
As you may know, I posted my first Galaxy Nexus review back on November 17th, when I was able to get my hands on the international, HSPA+ version of the phone. Verizon has finally released its 4G LTE version into American waters, and I've spent some time testing the variant.
Overall, there are very few differences between the two models, and as such, much of my review of the GSM version still applies. For this review, I'm only going to be focusing on the notable changes, which center around data rates, call quality and stability, battery life, and slight hardware and software differences.
Even though the changes aren't all that noticeable, I still wanted to look under and around the hood of Google's latest flagship phone in its first real release on US soil, so read on for my take on the Galaxy Nexus for Verizon!
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Review Of Verizon Galaxy Nexus
As you may know, I posted my first Galaxy Nexus review back on November 17th, when I was able to get my hands on the international, HSPA+ version of the phone. Verizon has finally released its 4G LTE version into American waters, and I've spent some time testing the variant.
Overall, there are very few differences between the two models, and as such, much of my review of the GSM version still applies. For this review, I'm only going to be focusing on the notable changes, which center around data rates, call quality and stability, battery life, and slight hardware and software differences.
Even though the changes aren't all that noticeable, I still wanted to look under and around the hood of Google's latest flagship phone in its first real release on US soil, so read on for my take on the Galaxy Nexus for Verizon!
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Review Of Verizon Galaxy Nexus
As you may know, I posted my first Galaxy Nexus review back on November 17th, when I was able to get my hands on the international, HSPA+ version of the phone. Verizon has finally released its 4G LTE version into American waters, and I've spent some time testing the variant.
Overall, there are very few differences between the two models, and as such, much of my review of the GSM version still applies. For this review, I'm only going to be focusing on the notable changes, which center around data rates, call quality and stability, battery life, and slight hardware and software differences.
Even though the changes aren't all that noticeable, I still wanted to look under and around the hood of Google's latest flagship phone in its first real release on US soil, so read on for my take on the Galaxy Nexus for Verizon!
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Review Of Verizon Galaxy Nexus
As you may know, I posted my first Galaxy Nexus review back on November 17th, when I was able to get my hands on the international, HSPA+ version of the phone. Verizon has finally released its 4G LTE version into American waters, and I've spent some time testing the variant.
Overall, there are very few differences between the two models, and as such, much of my review of the GSM version still applies. For this review, I'm only going to be focusing on the notable changes, which center around data rates, call quality and stability, battery life, and slight hardware and software differences.
Even though the changes aren't all that noticeable, I still wanted to look under and around the hood of Google's latest flagship phone in its first real release on US soil, so read on for my take on the Galaxy Nexus for Verizon!
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Review Of Verizon Galaxy Nexus
As you may know, I posted my first Galaxy Nexus review back on November 17th, when I was able to get my hands on the international, HSPA+ version of the phone. Verizon has finally released its 4G LTE version into American waters, and I've spent some time testing the variant.
Overall, there are very few differences between the two models, and as such, much of my review of the GSM version still applies. For this review, I'm only going to be focusing on the notable changes, which center around data rates, call quality and stability, battery life, and slight hardware and software differences.
Even though the changes aren't all that noticeable, I still wanted to look under and around the hood of Google's latest flagship phone in its first real release on US soil, so read on for my take on the Galaxy Nexus for Verizon!
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Review Of Verizon Galaxy Nexus
As you may know, I posted my first Galaxy Nexus review back on November 17th, when I was able to get my hands on the international, HSPA+ version of the phone. Verizon has finally released its 4G LTE version into American waters, and I've spent some time testing the variant.
Overall, there are very few differences between the two models, and as such, much of my review of the GSM version still applies. For this review, I'm only going to be focusing on the notable changes, which center around data rates, call quality and stability, battery life, and slight hardware and software differences.
Even though the changes aren't all that noticeable, I still wanted to look under and around the hood of Google's latest flagship phone in its first real release on US soil, so read on for my take on the Galaxy Nexus for Verizon!
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Review Of Verizon Galaxy Nexus
As you may know, I posted my first Galaxy Nexus review back on November 17th, when I was able to get my hands on the international, HSPA+ version of the phone. Verizon has finally released its 4G LTE version into American waters, and I've spent some time testing the variant.
Overall, there are very few differences between the two models, and as such, much of my review of the GSM version still applies. For this review, I'm only going to be focusing on the notable changes, which center around data rates, call quality and stability, battery life, and slight hardware and software differences.
Even though the changes aren't all that noticeable, I still wanted to look under and around the hood of Google's latest flagship phone in its first real release on US soil, so read on for my take on the Galaxy Nexus for Verizon!
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I can’t decide if I should pull the trigger on this now or wait to see what happens at CES… thoughts?
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:09 PM EST reply Recommend (14) Flag actions
Pull the trigger. This is a fantastic phone. I have the GSM version. This is an excellent phone. It feels like an upgrade from my 4s.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:10 PM EST reply Recommend (53) Flag actions
so you had a 4S for a month, max?
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:16 PM EST reply Recommend (8) Flag actions
I have both. Also a Samsung Focus. I’m bit of a gadget slut.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:16 PM EST reply Recommend (74) Flag actions
Ahh so jealous….
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:18 PM EST reply Recommend (3) Flag actions
Don’t be. Its a really really expensive hobby to have.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:18 PM EST reply Recommend (36) Flag actions
I went and played with the Nexus at a Verizon store yesterday and of course they had the thing tethered and alarmed to the kiosk, which made it very hard to use the menu button when it was at the top, and also covered part of the lens and was screwing up testing the camera. No one came to talk to me, which never happens in that store, so I guess there isn’t much incentive for the sales folks to push it.
As a Palm Pre user, I was frustrated at how unintuitive it was for me to do things on the device and I am wondering as a multi-platform user, how you find the experience compared to WP7? I know I could learn how to do everything, as I had a Blackberry before the WebOS phone and I figured that phone out eventually.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:41 PM EST reply Recommend (2) Flag actions
I am largely platform agnostic and I rely on Google services (Gmail, Gcal etc.) but I was to pick a platform, I’d pick WP7. Microsoft went balls to the walls on this one. The design is bold and different from everything else out there. The execution is largely flawless. They lack the traction because they were so late to the game. Everyone that I know who has a WP (that’s like 3 people) is a passionate advocate for that platform.
Microsoft’s approach is to make the phone invisible and shift the focus from apps to services. Microsoft is a “platforms” company after all, IMO. That idea to me is refreshing. I am OCDish when it comes to badges and notifications and the Metro approach is so simple when it comes to solving that issue.
There’s a general lack of quality apps but as the platform picks up traction, that will go away. Microsoft has the cash to throw at thi platform until its successful. The launch of Windows 8 will also help WP7’s cause since they would share similar interaction paradigms. I wish Palm had the cash that MS has WebOS was a beauty and I’d have loved to have it around.
TL;DR as a WebOS user, I recommend WP7. Opinion heavily colored by my general love for WP
As for iOS, its great fluid , well executed and set the precedent and standard for every other mobile OS. Apple needs all the credit in the world for that. IMO though, its become stagnant. I like to think that deep in Apple dungeons they’re working on the next big thing. There haven’t been too many visual changes to iOS. iOS 4 and 5 feel very much like service packs. As some one mentioned on the forums its really hard to fuck up 4×4 grid of icons. Which may be what Apple is going for. No one wants to be MySpace.
Android is the Autobot of mobile OS’s. Its extensible and has minimal restrictions. The drawback thus far has been the refinement. I like how Google is slowing down on adding features and working on refining the experience before they add another metric shit ton of features.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 3:14 PM EST reply Recommend (43) Flag actions
and that Autobot’s name is Nexus Prime
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 3:17 PM EST reply Recommend (28) Flag actions
Oh man, I just lost it. Well done, sir. Well done. :)
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 4:49 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
One of the Thirteen, no less!
(Could have been worse; could have been the Nexus Maximus mess all over again.)
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 5:15 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Truly, thou art Hasbrony.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 7:37 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Oh, wait, no!
Dang. Should have been Verily. Somethymes I out Pinkie Pie myself.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 7:38 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Nicely done.
How I wish they had stuck with that name.
Posted on Dec 17, 2011 | 12:53 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Razr/Bionic = Go-Bots
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 4:33 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Go-Bots or GoBots?
(2002 Go-Bots seem more like a Casio G’zOne thing.)
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 5:19 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
4×4 grid of icons you say? Look at the very first HUGE picture on this page.
HEY LOOK! IT’S A 4X4 GRID OF ICONS!
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 4:56 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
if that’s all you got from that huge wall of text I wrote then I have nothing else to add. Also Android is more than one screenshot.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 5:50 PM EST reply Recommend (12) Flag actions
As is iOS. Third party software is an integral part of any platform.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 6:27 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
I never said iOS isn’t. Try and read what I said.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 7:32 PM EST reply Recommend (9) Flag actions
no need to get that defensive imo from what he said.
IMO after josh’s rant, i really wish they would have gotten someone else to review it.
Posted on Dec 17, 2011 | 10:19 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Bumpy,
Ignore the trolls. You had a nice post up there.
Personally I am an iOS guy but I too delve into the other platforms when I can because of my lust for tech. I can see myself sometimes leaving an iPhone for a nice Android phone, depending on how Google progresses this year… What I don’t see myself doing however, is changing my iPad. The ecosystem + the apps + the form factor + the quality and polish of the device itself makes it impossible for me to abandon that platform… So long as it keeps evolving and refining (and no reason to think that won’t happen, since Apple has like 4 core products to worry about only).
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 11:24 PM EST reply Recommend (2) Flag actions
I agree. I tried the Asus transformer for a while. I loved the idea but the general lack of tablet optimized apps made it harder if not impossible to use it as my daily driver. I love Transformer Prime though and with ICS I expect a greater variety of apps to show up.
Posted on Dec 17, 2011 | 8:51 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
I’m thinking of getting the Prime for school. What do you think about that? I’ve read a couple reviews, but I’m not completely sure yet. I will go test it at a GameStop soon, though.
Posted on Dec 19, 2011 | 3:55 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
It was great for meeting notes. Evernote+Keyboard dock make for great note taking. There was a general lack of tablet optimized apps when I got it about 6-8 months ago. I don’t know how that has changed in the recent past.
Posted on Dec 19, 2011 | 10:20 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
I am an iOS fan myself however I also like to try out other platforms. I played with the galaxy nexus today in the store and was very impressed with it Both Apple and AT&T will see me leaving soon if they don’t get LTE in their phone and build out their network soon. If Apple waits to update their phone a year after the release on the 4s I will definitely be long gone
Posted on Dec 18, 2011 | 9:44 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
I can see a 1×4 widget and 3×4 grid of icons.
Posted on Dec 17, 2011 | 8:24 AM EST reply Recommend (2) Flag actions
Thank you!
Posted on Dec 17, 2011 | 9:58 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
That is basically what I am thinking. I choose the Palm Pre Plus 2 years back over the Moto Droid because WebOS won on refinement for me over Android. I thought that maybe ICS would bring that to the game now, and it has made huge strides, but when I compare it to WP7 (in the store anyway) it feels now to me like WP7 wins on refinement over ICS.
Now I just need Verizon to get in the WP7 game for real and get some nice 2nd gen devices. The HTC Trophy just isn’t doing it for me. I want a bigger screen and a better camera at least.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 5:44 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
I am using one of Samsung WP7.5 devices for a while now. WP7 was amazing… but just for few first weeks. I still think it could be a nice device for my dad – it’s simple (too simple for me) and it is quite limited (almost no apps in store, and most of apps that are in store are paid apps).
Posted on Dec 17, 2011 | 8:41 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
I agree. If I were to pick a phone based purely on UI alone, I would pick the WP7 Mango device. But I live in Google World and I rely on a fluid integration with all the major Native Google Apps. So I chose an Android device (DX2) for my personal daily driver.
Posted on Dec 17, 2011 | 1:33 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
And you can always install Launcher 7, although that’s only a launcher.
Posted on Dec 19, 2011 | 3:57 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
But since you are doing it, you apparently can afford it. And I’m jealous of that.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:44 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
There is no way I can respond to your comment without coming across as a douche.
So thank you sir.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 3:16 PM EST reply Recommend (5) Flag actions
You just proved yourself wrong.
Posted on Dec 17, 2011 | 4:56 AM EST reply Recommend (1) Flag actions
Actually, compared to cars, boating, flying, or whatever else people do for hobbies, it’s not that bad at all.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:54 PM EST reply Recommend (5) Flag actions
My Nexus experience yesterday went like this -
1 – Woke up
2 – Getting the GN from the hot Verizon tech. Manager looked at me wierd for some reason.
3 – Me accidentally dropping my old cell phone after leaving the store. I’m usually not clumsy.
4 – Trying to go to sleep last night
I love this phone. I give it a 10/10.
Merry Nexus everyone!
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:18 PM EST reply Recommend (39) Flag actions
Too.. many.. gifs…
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:24 PM EST reply Recommend (10) Flag actions
Every other post on The Verge lately:
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:37 PM EST reply Recommend (2) Flag actions
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 4:49 PM EST reply Recommend (15) Flag actions
Is that Ballmer’s kid. Uncanny.
Posted on Dec 17, 2011 | 8:18 AM EST reply Recommend (9) Flag actions
WELL DONE SIR.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 3:17 PM EST reply Recommend (9) Flag actions
LOL Nicely done my friend!
Posted on Dec 17, 2011 | 1:24 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Aren’t we all :-(
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:35 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
I’m contemplating replacing my
AT&T iPhone 4 with a Samsung Focus S. What were you thoughts of your 4S vs your Focus? I’m not concerned about hardware, just software.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 3:37 PM EST via mobile reply Recommend Flag actions
Depends how much you like apps. Don’t let anyone tell you different. iOS apps quality and quantity is night and day compared to WP7.
Otherwise, WP7 is a quality and polished OS.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 3:46 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Go ahead and replace it. Trust me
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 3:52 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Jot down your needs for your next phone and see if the S meets them.
I did that for my current choice and was surprised at what didn’t meet my needs.
Using Samsung Skyrocket atm….
also have iPhone 4 (backup)
Like WP but needed 4"+ screen and 4G
With all the new games/apps coming out the lack of multi core support concerned me.
Wonder if/when the Nexus is coming to AT&T?
Posted on Dec 17, 2011 | 11:00 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
I disagree with @Ebony & Ivory’s post. The quantity of apps is def better for the iPhone the quality not so much. You will find it awkward to navigate around the apps fro the first 15 minutes probably till your brain rewires itself and adjusts to the WP interaction paradigm.
The OS by itself is polished and downright beautiful (beauty is in the eye of the beholder so look at it yourself).
The ultimate decision IMO depends on what apps you use on your iPhone. If you tell me that I could tell you if they are available on WP7 or if there are alternatives.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 4:02 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Everything I use has a WP7 counter-part with the exception of Reeder and Instagram. I don’t except Instagram to have a WP7 version anytime soon, but it’s more of a novelty app anyways. I do however use Reeder multiple times a day. I would need a polished RSS reader with Google Reader sync. Does WP7 have anything similar to Reeder for iOS?
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 7:44 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
I’m not gonna say for fact but it probably does…I’m sure an RSS reader is one of the major apps all platforms have.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 11:24 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
I use Weave and Wonder Reader on WP7. They are really nice.
Posted on Dec 20, 2011 | 4:56 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Is there an app like Goodreader for WP7? It should save copies of files on the phone and sync with cloud (Dropbox or Skydrive) when I want and render pdfs fast. Ability to make annotations is not very important on a phone but I should at least be able to see annotations I make on Acrobat Pro and Goodreader on iPad. Is there an app for that?
Posted on Dec 17, 2011 | 12:43 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
There’s an instapaper client. The name escapes me but there is one sure. It’s a paid app, around a $ or something.
Posted on Dec 18, 2011 | 8:06 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Try the HTC Titan..WP7 really stands out on this phone!
Posted on Dec 18, 2011 | 5:36 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Haha, just like me. Everyone is like “but you just got a and you already sold it?!” and I’m like “No, I keep them all”
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 8:04 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Im the same way I just got the GNex and I refuse to get rid of my HTC Trophy as I really love Metro and WP7 Mango. So from here on I will sell my TBolt and have two devices.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 9:53 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Well, I’m not just a bit of a gadget slut. I’m the sluttiest gadget slut there is in the universe. I’ll shove an Iphone 4s or any long Android up my ass if I get my hands on one. I mean I don’t care if it’s black or white, as long as it’s a smartphone. I’ll lick it all night long.
Posted on Dec 19, 2011 | 12:07 AM EST reply Recommend (1) Flag actions
Samsung Galaxy Nexus 4G is offered by www.shopscounty.com at a price of $ 99.99 (You Save: $ 700.00 (87%)
Posted on Feb 10, 2012 | 5:53 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
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That is awesome.
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I just saved that pic LOLz
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:27 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Face unlock: you’re doing it wrong.
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I’m sure we’ll see this GIF on the comments of every new review that comes up on The Verge…
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 8:09 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
EPIC! LOLLLLLLL!
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 8:23 PM EST reply Recommend (1) Flag actions
I love your username, elemenopea.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 8:40 PM EST via mobile reply Recommend Flag actions
This needs more Recommends. Also if the number of thumbs ups could dictate a posts position on the comment stream this could be directly at the bottom of the review, which would be awesome.
Posted on Dec 18, 2011 | 8:30 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
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and i like that
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Posted on Dec 20, 2011 | 9:18 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Huh. They actually rated it as the highest non-Apple product, other than those Sonos speakers. Not surprised, just interesting.
What do you like so far about 4.0 as compared to previous versions? I’m running an ICS-look-alike ROM on my Epic 4G, and while it is pretty, the functionality is certainly not there.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:17 PM EST reply Recommend (1) Flag actions
4.0 is what gingerbread should have been. There are little refinements. It feels complete , rather than half baked. Aesthetically you can definitively see Matais’s influence. In terms of how the software feels and flows, there are fewer hangups and breakdowns. They’ve thought through most things. The updated google apps look stunning.
I’d reply in greater detail but I have to run to a meeting :)
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:23 PM EST reply Recommend (9) Flag actions
Ah, thanks! No worries! Have a good meeting!
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:24 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
4.0 is definitely a step in the right direction (maybe a leap?). It feels a lot more cohesive and a lot like iWinWebDroidOS :) In other words it borrows things that work well, which is to say, “Hello, Mathias!”
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:57 PM EST reply Recommend (4) Flag actions
“Fewer hang ups and break downs” ??? I’m using ICS on my Samsung Fascinate and Acer Iconia tablet. I’m just curious as to what any of the hang ups and break downs might be that your referring to? I particularly love ICS because Google has really struck a chord with usefulness that gets out of the way, while still allowing you to do very many things.
I can’t really think of any hangups in my use of both products. The only thing I don’t like is that the camera app is still kind of ugly. But functionality wise, Android 4.0 is really amazing. And the App issue in my eyes has been solved. Many great apps and games from iOS are now on Android as well. And they look and function just as well.
I can’t wait to pick mine up here in the next few weeks.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 3:00 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
They are more application specific to be honest. There are some inconsistencies between how the back button works. They are few and far in between. Don’t get me wrong, I believe ICS to be a work of art.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 3:02 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
I agree you can actually feel the Matais Duarte completeness when using the phone. It is crazy how much I’ve put up with when using Android the last while esp when using phones that have a skin. I dont think I can ever own a Motorola, Samsung, and even HTC device again unless it is pure vanilla Android.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 9:57 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
I’ve had to use MIUI or CM7…other than that I cannot use a manufacturer skinned version of Android.
I really wish Google would’ve controlled the Nexus line more…a bunch of devices, all form factors and sizes made by each OEM…once a year.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 11:27 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
I ran an alpha ICS Dinc build, and am currently running CM7.1 with an ICS skin. The difference is astounding. ICS is amazing: it’s not just looks that are difference. Absolutely what BumpyClock said.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:42 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
ICS is the first usable version of Android.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:49 PM EST reply Recommend (2) Flag actions
Hmm, weird. I could have sworn I’ve been using Android since 2.1.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 4:31 PM EST reply Recommend (15) Flag actions
+1 now that was funny
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 9:58 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
I have an Epic 4G and I would like to know what ROM you’re using because, as far as I know, there is nothing close to ICS out there right now for the phone. A theme does not count. I would suggest flashing CleanGB.
Posted on Dec 19, 2011 | 12:27 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
What is going to happen at CES? A bunch of bloated, skinned ICS phones that will never upgrade? I bet some companies will release Gingerbread phones too
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:10 PM EST reply Recommend (4) Flag actions
Aren’t next-gen LTE chips coming with better battery life?
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:14 PM EST reply Recommend (1) Flag actions
If battery life is paramount then hold off. If you can live with the stated times then get going to the store. It’s quite an impressive phone.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:16 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Why hold off when community support of the G Nexus will be very high? Most likely there will be tweaks to assuage the battery consumption usage. Most likely if you’re a regular Verge visitor, chances are you probably tweak the phone too. If I were you, I’d get the phone. Updates and support alone is enough to get the phone imo.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:30 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
At least you can turn off LTE when you don’t need it, and you will still have 3G on Verizon’s network, unlike the other LTE devices they carry.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:45 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
…what? Bionic can do that too…? What are you talking about?
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 5:44 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
If you just wait like a month and probably less, there will be great 3rd party extended batteries that will go much longer than even the OEM extended battery. Just buy off Amazon where there are reviews so you don’t get a POS battery.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 3:04 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
But the battery has the nfc
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 4:07 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Pretty sure every subsequent gen of LTE chips will come with better battery life…
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:18 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
I don’t see your point.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:19 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
You asked if next gen LTE chips come with better battery life.
The answer is yes for next gen, and every subsequent gen after that.
It’s how technology progression works, see? (until the next tech replaces LTE)
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:23 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Still no flying cars.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 3:21 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
People can’t even drive normal cars..
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 4:07 PM EST reply Recommend (9) Flag actions
but with flying cars we could crash into people from the top and bottom too!
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sounds like fun :)
Posted on Dec 23, 2011 | 7:48 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Hoverboards!
Posted on Dec 17, 2011 | 2:39 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Depends.
My Skyrocket came with a great power management system and I can get decent life out of it. Check to see what phone you are looking has one .
If you are a heavy user and are use to sipping from notebook/battery pack /etc… you won’t see an issue.
Then aging I always have a spare battery for those really crazy days that seem to happen more frequently lately.
Posted on Dec 17, 2011 | 11:06 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Plus, most that are announced wont be available until Q3 anyway
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:18 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Given that the really cheapy KIRFy tablets were still shipping with 1.6 early in 2011, I’m sure we’ll be seeing a lot of Gingerbread in the future still.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:20 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
A lot of them have moved on to 2.1/2.2 now :)
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:59 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
I bet 99% will release GB phones. I would bet my bank account that no OEM will launch an ICS device they will all come with future broken promises like last year. Like i said above I dont see myself buying another Android phone with a skin, but then again I said the same when I spent 10 months with the best phone ever made (Nexus One) and was forced to put up with skins for things like 4G and the like.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 10:00 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
As a owner of various Android phones, always get the Nexus of don’t get a Android phone at all.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:14 PM EST reply Recommend (34) Flag actions
^ This.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:14 PM EST reply Recommend (4) Flag actions
My randomly restarting, screen lifting, camera software lock-up forcing rebooting EVO 4G agrees with this statement.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 3:24 PM EST reply Recommend (2) Flag actions
I’m been pretty much, preaching these exact words ever since I got my Nexus S. Can’t be TOUCHED! Now, can’t wait to get my hands on this new Beast!
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 3:40 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
I think the Galaxy S II is an exception. Still at the top 8 months after launching
I agree though
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 4:06 PM EST reply Recommend (4) Flag actions
Agree +1 !!
If on ATT check out the Skyrocket – a SGS2 with LTE
Posted on Dec 17, 2011 | 11:08 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
^ This, many times over. I go play with every Android and none of them made me want to move off my Nexus 1. When the Galaxy came along I did not even play with it. I swallowed my worries about lack of SD card and missing the trackball and pre-ordered from Europe the first day I could. Always get the Nexus. And get it unlocked if you can possibly afford it.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 4:55 PM EST reply Recommend (1) Flag actions
I made the mistake of getting the G2X because it was for 100 on Amazon…
I wish I would’ve spent 200 on the Nexus S or just stuck it out with my Nexus One for longer…the G2X has ensured I will NEVER buy a non nexus devices and NEVER buy an LG phone again.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 11:29 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
In my book, nothing beats a pure Google experience device. Unless you come across a company that actually makes GOOD skins for their devices and rolls out timely updates, such as Asus.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 10:12 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Well, I’m buying a Galaxy Note (My brother’s buying GN anyway) Tried the one my father just bought, truly an amazing and unique experience while also putting my big hands to pleasure as it is truly a Beast even with GB. Can’t wait for it to have to have ICS (I don’t want to root yet and I also don’t mind if it’s not Vanilla~)
Man, he knew that it is the phone I crave (Made a remark regarding jealousy too
__) Well, it appears fate have led me back to my first option, White. Wish me luck~Posted on Dec 19, 2011 | 4:02 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
I meant GN as in Galaxy Nexus
Posted on Dec 19, 2011 | 4:10 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Unless you’re waiting for an iPhone 5 (in the summer), this is the best you’re going to get.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:15 PM EST reply Recommend (1) Flag actions
Another option I’ve been considering.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:20 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
After using Mango I would agree with everything your saying, but also add WP7/Nokia in that mix. MS really has something in that OS and Mango not only competes but beats every Android phone out there except Vanilla in every way possible even on inferior hardware.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 10:04 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Maybe an overstatement, but I do think you’re right that he shouldn’t forget Microkia.
Posted on Dec 17, 2011 | 5:06 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Exactly
Posted on Dec 17, 2011 | 5:50 AM EST via mobile reply Recommend Flag actions
Anything you see at CES won’t be out for a a while (Bionic), or it’ll come out immediately and be forgotten immediately (Thunderbolt).
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:22 PM EST reply Recommend (1) Flag actions
The Bionic we saw at CES was cancelled. The Bionic that was actually released was intended to be the Bionic’s successor (codenamed Targa), and it had a totally different design, 2x the ram, and a better processor
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:24 PM EST reply Recommend (2) Flag actions
Tbolt currently has a higher rating than the 4S in consumer reports. Doubt its forgotten
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 4:09 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
The Tbolt wasnt really forgotten (as an owner it should have been) it actually sold too well, but that was because it was a Verizon EVO with real 4G. There are a bunch out there and Im willing to bet it was one of the highest selling Android phones ever.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 10:06 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
If you want Android, this is the one. OS optimised for the processor, no skin, spec at the top end of devices currently available. You might hear about some new processor powering a ‘beast’ of a phone, but the lack of optimisation will kill it.
Remember that quote from TI about the processor being more of an elegant solution, as opposed to brute force.
I may have gone in a different direction, but had I stuck with Android, the Nexus would have been the choice, but I’m too attached to the Galaxy S I have (soon to become 2nd device/wifi hotspot).
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:28 PM EST via mobile reply Recommend (1) Flag actions
Verizon has the Galaxy Nexus loaner program (Extended Holiday Returns) til January 15th. CES goes from January 10th to 13th.
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Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:35 PM EST reply Recommend (7) Flag actions
Won’t be another Nexus for another year. Probably one of the safest bets/buys in the Android world. Where other Android devices change and upgrade on a 4-6 months cycle, you can at least hold on to the fact that your Nexus is the only Nexus for a whole year, while getting the updates first and foremost. It really doesn’t matter if at CES they come out with a hexacore Android device with 1080p display and 1,000,000 GB of storage. It’s not a Nexus device and it will be supplanted in 4-6 months.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:37 PM EST reply Recommend (1) Flag actions
If you think about it, the Nexus is Androids version of the iPhone.
Posted on Dec 17, 2011 | 11:11 AM EST reply Recommend (4) Flag actions
Well you know for sure there’s not going to be another Nexus. Meaning even if some tegra 3 phones are announced, they won’t get fast updates from Google and have this clean skin free design.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:44 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
pretty dam sure that is the exact response verizon was gunning for, while barring the device from other carriers.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:50 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
There will always be a better phone around the bend. right now though, you can get a newly released phone with superior specs compared to any other phone, a groundbreaking new release of android and the next generation of cellular data speeds. If I were you I would buy.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 3:49 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Do it! I went from an iPhone 4 to this and I am very satisfied!
Posted on Dec 17, 2011 | 1:09 AM EST reply Recommend (2) Flag actions
I say pull the trigger…I have only had it a couple days, obviously, but loving every bit of ICS. Plus you know what will happen at CES – they are going to announce quad core phones with 1080p displays and what not, but they won’t be out til Q2 or Q3 or even Q4 in some cases…if you like the Nexus, (it really is stellar so far), I would pull the trigger. There will always be something better just over the horizon, but you can’t wait forever! Go for it!
Posted on Dec 17, 2011 | 10:16 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Definitely get this now. Once CES comes around you are trapped with “Should I buy a great phone now or wait for one that comes out later this year and possibly really late like the Droid Bionic?”
Posted on Dec 17, 2011 | 2:01 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Traditionally, Nexus devices come around once every year, so this is. If Verizon is a strong carrier where you’ll be using the phone a majority of the time on their network, then I’d buy it.
Posted on Dec 17, 2011 | 2:24 PM EST via mobile reply Recommend Flag actions
Wait, the LTE version is rated higher than the GSM version? Really? O_o
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:09 PM EST reply Recommend (2) Flag actions
4G speeds man!
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:10 PM EST reply Recommend (2) Flag actions
At the cost of battery life. And there’s no built-in 4G switch either. shakes head
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:11 PM EST reply Recommend (7) Flag actions
there’ll be apps for that, and soon. I’d bet within the week
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:13 PM EST reply Recommend (1) Flag actions
For a Nexus, software shouldn’t have to address hardware issues. Certainly not one as big as turning 4G on/off.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:19 PM EST reply Recommend (2) Flag actions
So… you’d rather see a physical hardware switch?
I’d rather have it handled natively (which, if it isn’t on the way, it should be) in the OS, but if I have to download a settings toggle or something, then so be it. Not the end of the world.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:48 PM EST reply Recommend (1) Flag actions
Don’t be a troll.
Nobody’s talking about hardware switches.
The hardware issues I’m talking about are the horrendous drain on battery, and how you can’t turn it off.
The software tries to address this by giving you the option of CDMA v. CDMA/LTE, but in the end they’re both the same, since they’re both using the same radio chip.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 10:45 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Don’t bet on it being a big issue.
I have no “off” switch for LTE on my Samsung Skyrocket and battery life is pretty darn good.
Have yet to find myself in a situation where I would consciously be turning off LTE.
Posted on Dec 17, 2011 | 11:14 AM EST reply Recommend (1) Flag actions
same radio, different modem, different power levels
Posted on Dec 17, 2011 | 3:13 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
It’s the price of 4G LTE on Verizon until next year’s 2nd gen LTE radios are out. No one said it was the perfect phone, just the best one.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 3:06 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Some would say the price is too much, especially for Verizon.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 10:36 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Yes there is, you can go CDMA/LTE, or just CDMA. A little hidden in the menus, but you can most certainly turn off 4g.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:19 PM EST reply Recommend (15) Flag actions
They mention the toggle in the review.
Settings, More…, Mobile network, Network Mode, choose CDMA or CDMA/LTE.
Even then, 12 hours moderate use on LTE is awesome. If you only visit LTE areas once in a while and only for a few hours, you can just leave the setting alone and you should be fine on battery life.
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and this one
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Settings > More… > Mobile networks > Network Mode – You can choose between LTE/CDMA or CDMA. Does that help you out at all?
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:40 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
oh, oops… I should have finished reading the thread.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:41 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
oops, missed your comment
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 3:15 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
I’m pretty sure I’ve read or seen a software LTE ON/OFF switch already. It was a choice between CDMA + LTE or just CDMA .
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:55 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Can’t they just add a shortcut like Sprint’s phones? I have a software toggle.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 3:26 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
There are apps that shortcut to that screen at least on Froyo and Gingerbread. I have no idea if it already works for ICS, if it doesn’t expect an update.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 4:02 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
yes there is, [settings – more – mobile networks – network mode] then choose CDMA only or LTE/CDMA
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 3:14 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
You can turn the 4g off in the settings. And Engadget said when running on purely 3g it actually outperformed the GSM model. Its got a bigger battery and all.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 4:06 PM EST reply Recommend (1) Flag actions
There is one. It’s in the Mobile Network part of the Settings… Have you even used this phone?
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 4:36 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
There is a built in switch it’s under options then network settings. Or just go into the market and download lte swtich. I’ve been running on 3g most of the time I’ve had the phone.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 9:05 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
False, there is. Don’t post if you don’t know what you’re talking about.
Posted on Dec 17, 2011 | 11:04 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
I don’t know what josh thinks sometimes. He said it himself that the battery is terrible but he still gave it a higher rating. Data speeds aren’t everything. Cause those speeds on the gsm vs LTE will still just be a second at most from tr hspa+.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:19 PM EST via mobile reply Recommend Flag actions
He gave battery life a lower score (and he didn’t say it was terrible) and data speeds a higher score. Because he gave the LTE version a slightly higher score, you can tell he prefers this version. If you prefer the HSPA+ version (I know I do) then pick that one.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:58 PM EST reply Recommend (1) Flag actions
Believe what you will…
As you find more and more “cloud” and other data options LTE makes a BIG difference.
For a majority of items, the speeds make it feel as if it is on the device instead of having to pull it down.
Posted on Dec 17, 2011 | 11:17 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
I guess this is the only Android smartphone thats worth getting.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:09 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
“…that’s worth considering* getting.”
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:19 PM EST reply Recommend (2) Flag actions
Laura must be jealous, cause Josh is in love.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:09 PM EST reply Recommend (2) Flag actions
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What is Brady shouting?
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 3:13 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
“No Shit.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 3:17 PM EST reply Recommend (1) Flag actions
^I love this guy.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 3:42 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
ha, one of the few things my Redskins have done this year, made Tom Brady very angry with an INT.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 3:16 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
This is now my favorite gif. If only he had yelled “No shit Sherlock” I would never have to say another word on the internet.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 3:17 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Put some captions on it and it’ll be perfect.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 3:19 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Looks at avatar —→
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 3:21 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
You should have seen the game. They blurred his mouth out for nearly an entire minute.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 4:45 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
I loved Bill Belichick’s reaction when he had to come over to break up the fight.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 4:47 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Brady would’ve kicked the crap out of that Off. Coordinator. I hope he checks his tone if Gronkowski ever pisses him off.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 4:58 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Victory! i cant wait to get this phone though i am still scheming on how to get the HSPA+ version on T-mobile. it pains me to have an upgrade and the bestbuy buy back program and not beable to just go in the store and buy it as planned
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:10 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
ME TOO I can’t wait to have such a great device, Nexus is the best until now in my point of view
سامسونج
Posted on Feb 22, 2012 | 5:29 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
I’m a huge fan of Apple but even I can admit this is a quality phone and android seems to have improved vastly since this time a year ago. The competition is getting a lot strong er which can only be a good thing for the industry.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:10 PM EST reply Recommend (5) Flag actions
My Primary is an iPhone 4, but I was very excited to load ICS on my secondary (Nexus S). I’m, as someone said upthread, a bit f a gadget slut :). 4.0 is a huge step forward for Android and the Galaxy Nexus (some issues aside) is a beastly chunk of hardware.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 3:03 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
I happen to be very happy with my Focus S with WP7, but man, Ice Cream Sandwich just looks so lovely and so does the Galaxy Nexus.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:10 PM EST reply Recommend (3) Flag actions
Interesting the screen should be listed as a plus point. On the most recent Windows Weekly, Leo Laporte, who is a big Android fan these days, slammed the Nexus screen. He said unless it was on max brightness the pentile nature of the display looked terrible.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:11 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Everyone’s entitled to their own opinion, but at that DPI, PenTile is barely noticeable unless you actually want to see it.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:12 PM EST reply Recommend (1) Flag actions
Are you speaking as someone who has the phone in his hands, or just based on the pictures? If someone holding the phone says they notice the flaws of the screen, I’d ignore what it looks like in pictures.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:17 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
I have the phone, at 50% brightness or less there is a noticeable “effect” on solid white backgrounds that will annoy some but most won’t even notice, or not enough to bother them. Basically it looks like the plain white background is almost textured. However I only notice it on those few instances where the background is all white (or very close to white)
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:20 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Do you have anything to compare it to?
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:20 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
My Droid X
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:22 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
HAHAHAHA no seriously.
Compare it to a non-pentile at least
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:22 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Droid X is not a Pentile display. It’s an 854×480 TFT LCD and is one of the better non-IPS LCD displays on the market insofar as contrast and color reproducibility.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:24 PM EST reply Recommend (2) Flag actions
My bad, I was thinking X2.
TFT, IPS, Pentile. There’s probably a couple comparisons out there already.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:32 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
My DX is not pentile, they didn’t start that horrendous trash until the DX2 and Bionic.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:24 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Which is a very nice display when it comes the things videophiles are after.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:23 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
It’s very easy to see, if you are interested in the phone just go to the store, loads up a new text chat that is blank, that’ll show the solid white. If it bothers you don’t get it, if you barely notice (or don’t) then you’re good.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:23 PM EST reply Recommend (1) Flag actions
Very interesting. Where do you notice white the most?
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:34 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Um, white things? :)
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 3:04 PM EST reply Recommend (2) Flag actions
Not to be a d!ck but I just gave an example in the post you replied to.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 3:08 PM EST reply Recommend (2) Flag actions
That’s a good way to describe it ‘textured’. There is none of the incredibly annoying hatching that the razr and previous pentile screens exhibited. While it could be sharper, it’s still very good and one would need to be extremely picky to find unusable faults with it. If so, rezound is your best option.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:23 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
I agree I noticed it but only on those rare times the screen is painted almost completely a solid light color and it has to do with the screen brightness as well. I’d say at about 75%+ brightness it is unnoticeable.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:28 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Yes, I own the GN and I actually don’t like the screen. It’s the weakest point of the whole device, IMO. It’s worse than my Galaxy S, which was at least vibrant to make up for PenTile and lack of resolution. My Nexus has much higher resolution but there appears to be an annoying “screen door effect” that is noticeable in many situations. Whites and greys are the most obvious, but I also see it in some games and when you’re on low brightness the problem is MUCH worse. All in all the features of the phone still make it worth the purchase, but I’m very disappointed with the screen. VERY disappointed.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 3:43 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
It’s noticeable to me, and one of the few negatives for this phone. One way to think about it is at the sub pixels per inch level. The iPhone and Galaxy Nexus both have the same number sub pixels (since Galaxy Nexus is pentile) but on the Galaxy Nexus they are spread out more to cover the larger area. So the iPhones has better sub pixels-per-inch, making it a clearer display- at least for me.
I do have to list the caveat here is that the “pentile effect” has always bothered me, and still bothers me here. That’s not to say it will bother everyone, and it’s certainly less noticeable on this phone than in many others. It’s still a negative for me.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:22 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
I am someone who truly despises pentile, and yes you can notice it if you are really looking for it, but it was such a non factor for me, I am able to put my Pentile bias aside. It is easiest to see when you do a full view (zoomed out) of a website that uses grey text. You can still read the text (unlike WVGA Pentile), but it is slightly more blurry than say a 720p LCD display (like the Rezound).
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:36 PM EST reply Recommend (2) Flag actions
Agreed. On a zoomed out full webpage, I can read the tiny text perfectly fine, and that’s what matters to me most. If you look very carefully, you can see that the text is slightly jaggy. I’m saying this as someone who abhorred the PenTile on my Nexus One. It’s truly become a non-factor at 720p resolution.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:40 PM EST reply Recommend (1) Flag actions
I would say it’s easier to notice than I thought it would be, but I kind of dig the pattern it produces, it gives the background this stylish Photoshop noise look.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:15 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Fuck the reviews. Check out the camera and screen in person becausr these are very subjective.
The PenTile nature of the screen is very noticeable – imagine putting a grainy paper-like texture over everything. However it is unintentionally aesthetic pleasing compared to borderline obscene whites that are too vibrant and grays that are too bland. I LIKE the PenTile AMOLED in this device.
As far as the camera – sure it isn’t the best camera on a smartphone, but for what I use phone cameras it is more than sufficient. It possesses instant shutter speed combined with image quality greater than that of my DROID, ThunderBolt, and BB Storm. Filter effects also look awesome.
All in all this is the best phone I’ve ever owned. And I did not mention these words when I purchased any of my previous phones.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:53 PM EST via mobile reply Recommend (2) Flag actions
The camera sucks. Everything else more than makes up for it though.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 4:04 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
I agree, I kind of like the noise to the solid whites/grays. And as other people noted, it’s much less noticeable at any decent brightness level
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 4:46 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
The screen is huge, high-res, and is universally said to look great in reviews. Even scrutinizing the screen to try to discern the patterns, I don’t see anything. So I guess YMMV, but most reviewers list the screen as among the best on the market.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 6:16 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
“On the most recent Windows Weekly […] slammed the Nexus screen.”
Ahahhaa. The same way the token ‘Democrats’ invited to Fox News must be ‘hard-hitting liberals’? Virtually everyone who’s reviewed this phone says it’s the best phone screen out at the moment, if not THE best.
I’ve had this phone since the UK launch and there is no noticeable Pentile layout with the naked eye. My biggest gripe is that the whitest whites aren’t truly there, but the contrast, colours and true blacks are absolutely stunning. In all other aspects, eg. clarity, it’s comparable to my IP4, only blown up to a much larger screen.
Posted on Dec 17, 2011 | 12:54 AM EST reply Recommend (1) Flag actions
Thinking about trading in my Rezound for this… I have until 1/15/12
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:11 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
DO IT!
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:12 PM EST reply Recommend (12) Flag actions
I wouldn’t even have to think about that!
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:12 PM EST reply Recommend (8) Flag actions
Do it. Period. You won’t be seeing ICS on your Rezound for at least 3 months, and any updates after that are bound to take forever. Keep in mind that the Thunderbolt released in February is just now getting Gingerbread, released over a year ago.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:13 PM EST reply Recommend (3) Flag actions
Good points I’m gonna swap it tonight!
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 3:29 PM EST via mobile reply Recommend (1) Flag actions
I compared both at the same time and walked out with the Rezound. It did not feel as cheap as the Nexus – I personally like the larger size. I liked the screen better on the Rezound. Text was noticeably better when zoomed in. The camera is better on the Rezound. You have expandable memory that you do not have with the Nexus.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 3:36 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
I would definitely say go for it. I mean, the only reasons to keep the Rezound at this point (in my opinion) are if you were in love with Sense, or you want the higher pixel density that Rezound offers (though the way Josh talks about the Galaxy Nexus screen, you might actually be upgrading).
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:14 PM EST reply Recommend (1) Flag actions
Yeah I Samsung screens especially the Samsung focus screen Only thing I can complain about Samsung is the cheap feel in hand oh well I’ll get over it bye bye rezound!
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 3:31 PM EST via mobile reply Recommend Flag actions
The nexus really doesn’t feel cheap
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 4:59 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Replies are a rezounding YES. Trade it.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:21 PM EST reply Recommend (1) Flag actions
I would keep the Rezound.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 3:39 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Anyone know what the weather widget is? Is it stock ICS?
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:16 PM EST reply Recommend (1) Flag actions
Almost definitely beautiful widgets 4×1 weather. Possibly skinned.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:43 PM EST reply Recommend (2) Flag actions
Do you know what skin?
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 4:47 PM EST reply Recommend (1) Flag actions
Bought mine yesterday. Deeply in love. Allow me to add this:
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:17 PM EST reply Recommend (19) Flag actions
Holy crap. Thats faster than my WiFi.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:20 PM EST reply Recommend (8) Flag actions
Looks like you dropped 1/3 battery doing that test!
j/k (but only half) ;)
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:21 PM EST reply Recommend (8) Flag actions
It was fresh out of the box, and at the store. Outside the store, I’m seeing 20MB up/down on average.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:28 PM EST reply Recommend (1) Flag actions
They probably have a little box of crack (aka small LTE base station) in your store :)
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 3:06 PM EST reply Recommend (3) Flag actions
this, and honestly, i hate that deceptive stuff.
None the less, great numbers to look at. Sexy.
Posted on Dec 17, 2011 | 10:23 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
I’m getting speeds exactly like that on mine.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:27 PM EST via mobile reply Recommend Flag actions
I would totally use Verizon LTE for my home internet connection if it weren’t for stupid data caps.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 3:01 PM EST reply Recommend (2) Flag actions
that and, it’s not nearly that good at all times. Verizon only promises what 6-8?
I haven’t seen data speeds like that over LTE in NYC in over a year.
Posted on Dec 17, 2011 | 10:23 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
The speed is awesome, but what excites me most about that screen shot is the 59ms ping. Wow.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 7:24 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
That’s a little under the average of a common US household which I think is roughly 5/6 megabytes per second. I can’t wait until the future.
Posted on Dec 17, 2011 | 12:02 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
it was like that when i first got my usb 4g cards at work. You must be in a relatively new market. Here in NYC i regularly get 6-8mb on verizon’s LTE network,
not to shit on your parade, it def gave me a chubby.
Posted on Dec 17, 2011 | 10:24 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
I would be happy if i had a third of that speed I’m my home. It’s bizarre, lol
Posted on Dec 20, 2011 | 9:25 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Josh, any other poster here:
Are you able to switch off 4G (and just stick with 3G)? The wording in your review is a little bit unclear.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:18 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Not anywhere I’ve found. But I’m sure we’ll get an app for it soon.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:22 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Thanks.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:23 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Actually, someone posted up-thread that it’s in settings. Look at
Settings/ Wireless & Networks /More / Mobile Networks/ Network Mode
You can switch between CDMA and LTE there.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:24 PM EST reply Recommend (3) Flag actions
Thanks
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 4:58 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Yes, you have the option of using CDMA/LTE or just CDMA. Although the option to switch is not quickly accessible,. You have to go to settings> More… >Mobile Networks >Network Mode.
I’m sure we will see some fast switching widgets and rooted mods incorporate fast switching.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:23 PM EST reply Recommend (2) Flag actions
Great!
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 4:58 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Yes – you can switch it off.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 6:18 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Between 2 reviews for the same phone, and Josh’s little rant yesterday, I think he’s fully declared himself an Android fanboy now.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:19 PM EST reply Recommend (2) Flag actions
He’s a fan of the Galaxy Nexus. Fan does not equal fanboy.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:20 PM EST reply Recommend (12) Flag actions
you missed the point of Josh’s rant. It wasn’t about Android v. iOS,
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:22 PM EST reply Recommend (4) Flag actions
You should read it a bit more carefully. Fanboyism is exactly what he’s trying to dispel. Fanboyism is chock full of elitist BS and I don’t think what he wanted to communicate was that he wanted to be a part of that. He appreciates good tech and that’s what this review is saying. If the iPhone 5 came out tomorrow, and it represented a clear improvement, he’d be singing its praises none the different. And he wouldn’t be denigrating anyone in the process like most fanboys/fandroids.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:27 PM EST reply Recommend (1) Flag actions
GTFO with the labeling it’s tired and it does nothing to advance any conversation.
Josh gives iphone a 9/10: HE’S IN APPLE’s POCKET!!!
Josh rubs GN over his face: HE’S AN ANDROID FANBOY!!!
Josh says windows is a poison: HE’S BACK TO BEING IN APPLE’S POCKET!
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 3:33 PM EST reply Recommend (4) Flag actions
To add to this, and make it slightly constructive, if you have to label any of THE VERGE staff as anything it would be “New Tech Fanbois”. They will drop the Google Nexus/Current iPhone like it’s hot for the next thing that hits in a few months because
A) They are tech addicts who need to sooth the angry voices with a steady stream of new gadgets
B) It’s their job.. they run a tech site
C) Because they can
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 3:37 PM EST reply Recommend (9) Flag actions
I think he’s declared himself to be a tech journalist as opposed to being a tech blogger. His reviews are objective and not heavily colored by his own preferences. He presents the facts and lets the reader come to a conclusion.
I like that.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 3:54 PM EST reply Recommend (2) Flag actions
I would respect that, but honestly to me it seems like he’s trying to prove he’s not just a apple fanboy anymore. Which is pathetic.
Posted on Dec 17, 2011 | 10:26 AM EST reply Recommend (1) Flag actions
mg siegler or paris lemon thinks different. he is now calling out josh for not coming right out and saying whether we should buy or not. Joshs way is the right way, i agree with you. Its better to be objective and let the reader decide. Lemon and that other dick gruber are being very silly and tedious about the gnex
Posted on Dec 17, 2011 | 10:44 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Its funny because he was considered lord High Pubaa of the iFanboys about a year ago. Maybe he just likes products that work well
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 4:22 PM EST reply Recommend (5) Flag actions
or maybe he doesn’t want that label anymore.
Posted on Dec 17, 2011 | 10:26 AM EST reply Recommend (1) Flag actions
Sigh, another ignorant person in the world. He’s allowed to like Android or any other platform as much as he wants. Yesterday’s rant wasn’t about Android vs. iPhone, it was against fanboyism. He gave the iPhone a really positive score in his review, pay attention!
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 4:57 PM EST reply Recommend (1) Flag actions
i do find it funny the nexus is .1 above the iPhone 4s. :D
Posted on Dec 17, 2011 | 10:28 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Just glancing through your post history, you have the biggest persecution complex if you think there’s some conspiracy to turn all reviewers against your chosen platform. Josh (and most on The Verge) will choose to personally use whatever phone they happen to love, and that’s currently the Galaxy Nexus, unlike Engadget (drifting toward Android) and Gizmodo (hardcore pro-Apple).
Josh has used an IP4 as his PRIMARY phone since launch, and you think using an Galaxy Nexus these days makes him an Android fanboy? The double standard is staggering with you people.
Posted on Dec 17, 2011 | 12:59 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
looking at your post history is even worse.
I don’t suggest you tell people to do that when the first thing i see in yours is you going ad hom bananas at someone who
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let’s bring it back down to 6. Shall we?
Posted on Dec 17, 2011 | 10:30 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
as excited i was about this phone i’m not about to jump ship to veri$on. not just cause of the watering down they’ve done to the “Nexus” experience either.
lack of a microSD card slot is also a big hit against it. i rather go with the Galaxy S2 and throw CyanogenMOD 9 (when it’s complete) on it.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:19 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Why did you put quotes around “Nexus”? What “watering down” has verizon done? In fact this is the LEAST watered down phone that Verizon offers.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 3:47 PM EST reply Recommend (1) Flag actions
He probably means those 2 tiny verizon apps which can be disabled.
I agree with the S2 though, the Exynos is still the fastest and CM9 will probably make it the best ICS devices when it comes out
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 4:21 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
The two pre-installed Verizon apps and the Verizon printing on the back of the device (instead of the Google logo on GSM models), have very much questioned the veracity of the ‘Nexus’ status of this device.
Posted on Dec 17, 2011 | 1:01 AM EST reply Recommend (1) Flag actions
you know the nand in it will outperform the fastest memory chips for camera’s. I’ve always thought this was a performance related choice with apple and i’m glad to see Android giving the option.
it’s all about options with android, right? ;D
Posted on Dec 17, 2011 | 10:31 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Wait… so Google, at the ICS launch event in October, said that any & all apps including Carrier added apps could be uninstalled & yet Verizon has somehow found (or bullied) a way to partially disable that feature? I do not want any of their crapware on MY phone, period! Why is it such an issue to just allow the customer to remove the Carrier bloatware apps?
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:27 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Not uninstalled. Disabled.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:28 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
I just looked that feature up & I stand corrected. It is disabled not deleted. Thanks for pointing that out to me.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:36 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
I agree it’s still a bummer. There’s no reason why VZW Backup Assistant couldnt be an app. I mean, seriously.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:52 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Anyone know the name of the weather widget Josh has on the first screenshot?
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:27 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Beautiful Widgets.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:29 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Do you happen to know the name of the skin, by any chance?
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:32 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Found it. It’s called SimpleSolid, if anyone else is interested.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:41 PM EST reply Recommend (2) Flag actions
Yup, that’s it.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:46 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Can you explain how to download that skin. There is no “download skin” tab in my Beautiful Widgets app.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 7:40 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Open BW (from the icon in your app drawer), and look for Clock Skins and Weather Skins (you can choose different skins for both things).
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 9:22 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
The skin is called “simplesolid” and the background is simply turned off for transparency.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:45 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Dear Verge. I loved you before.
I love you more now that I have been noticing all teh awesome scifi novels in your video reviews.
Well done.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:29 PM EST reply Recommend (1) Flag actions
Interesting.
Must be the first time ever the USA is the only place you can buy (and use) the worlds best smartphone.
Nice.
Has gruber torn this to shreds yet?
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:30 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Seriously? I’ve been using my Galaxy Nexus long before it even were released in the USA.
And even if what you were saying was true then why would it be “nice”?
Posted on Dec 17, 2011 | 7:00 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
One thing that Josh failed to mention: the Verizon GNX has a larger stock battery than the GSM equivalent. So if you so choose or are in a LTE-less area, the Verizon GNX in CDMA-only mode will last longer than the GSM version.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:30 PM EST reply Recommend (2) Flag actions
Actually, a lot of the internals are different. SIM card is in a different location. Noticeable size increase inside, so for those looking to swap out the back cover from the HSPA+ to the LTE model to be rid of the VZW logo, sorry… can’t be done. The LTE model has a battery that’s 100mAh bigger than the HSPA+ model.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:33 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
The Engadget review reflected that too.
In a 4G-off test it did in fact outlast the GSM version.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 3:43 PM EST reply Recommend (1) Flag actions
Love this phone. And thank god you’ve done a much more thorough “real world” test on this phone than your former site. That review was shameless that they posted.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:32 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Wasn’t THAT bad, but they did harp on the fact that Google Wallet isn’t on there.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:34 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Which is journalistic malfeasance since the Nexus S falls in the same category as the Galaxy Nexus.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:49 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Bought the Nexus.. love it. However, call me crazy.. I turned off the LTE to improve my battery life. I am always around WIFI at work or home and most of the Internet traffic or sites you encounter is optimized for mobile devices. 3G is fine for that. If I need L:TE for YouTube or something, I’ll turn it on. I honestly do not miss it when it is off.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:35 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
I don’t know if you use tasker but I am going to have it turn LTE on and off for me based on the app
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 6:13 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
YOU ARE LITERALLY A CRAZY PERSON.
(How’d I do?)
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 6:23 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Nice.
Posted on Dec 17, 2011 | 2:12 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Wondering if I should get a job just to get this phone…….
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:37 PM EST reply Recommend (1) Flag actions
I look forward to seeing how Samsung, HTC, etc. are going to butcher Ice Cream Sandwich at CES.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:39 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
The interesting one to watch is Sony – they’ve actually released an alpha build of ICS for some Xperia phones – like, released it on purpose.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 6:25 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
I exchanged my Droid Razr for the Nexus Yesterday. Guess what? Today I am going into the VZW store to exchange back to the Razr. The battery life on the Nexus is horrendous. I was actually losing power while it was plugged into the charger. Also, the reception on the Nexus is much weaker than other Verizon phones. I get two bars in places the Razr and iPhone get full bars. Camera is bad. Period. Defective unit? I’m not sure, but the Razr was doing the job and more for me.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:39 PM EST reply Recommend (1) Flag actions
You must like spending money in $35 increments.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:42 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Actually restock fees have been credited to my account.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:43 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
You had a defective unit.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:45 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
The only two phones I’ve ever owned that lost battery power while they charged were the Samsung Nexus S, and the Galaxy Nexus. Not sure if it’s a coincidence or not.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 3:01 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
“I was actually losing power while it was plugged into the charger.”
If that’s happening, it’s definitely a defective unit. There’s no way that thing is sipping more power than is being drawn.
Posted on Dec 17, 2011 | 1:02 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Have fun getting ICS – in May.
Beware, I was a motorola fan since the OG droid days. I have a Xoom. That alone shouldn’t surprise you when I say that I’ll never buy another Moto product again.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:50 PM EST reply Recommend (2) Flag actions
I won’t either because what they are coming out with these days is so not competitive
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:59 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Not even when Google owns them?
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 6:14 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Google owns Motorola?
Really?
Do you think that when the FTC approved the deal, that Google was suddenly in charge of the products that Motorola had, perhaps, been developing for the past two years?
It takes a while for these things to make a difference at all.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 11:57 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
I said when they own, I know they don’t yet. But I don’t think it will take Google any time at all to change Motorola’s skinning policy or making sure that updates come at a reasonable amount of time.
Posted on Dec 17, 2011 | 7:55 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Joshua,
Your reviews are the best! Your words choices for describing how you view various aspects of the phones are superb. I can always trust your judgement, which is why I followed you & team to The Verge from Engadget.
- Derek Devine.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:40 PM EST reply Recommend (1) Flag actions
Ok so I got my phone yesterday. They had to run on emergency stock on the phone at my Verizon shop.
First thing I noticed, and I’m coming from an OG motorola droid here, is how much not craptacular the phone is.
I mean seriously.
The huge screen just sucks you into the content, and the HD SuperAMOLED is bright, beautiful and renders images and text so sharply. It’s GORGEOUS!
It’s amazingly light, much lighter than the droid of course, which felt like a brick in comparison. The sleek curves of the phone make it super easy to hold and use.
And then of course theres ICS, which is just amazing. Everything you do just seems lightning fast, there’s nothing that stutters and lags. The camera might take a while to load but whatever, I’m used to it. It’s not that long anyways (maybe 2-3 seconds at the most).
I noticed the battery life definitely suffers for it, but I have a charger at work, a charger at home, and a charger in the car. I don’t really need to worry.
I could go on and on, but basically, if you’re thinking about getting this phone on verizon, stop thinking and go get it. You can’t stop playing with it.
Also my friend just got google wallet installed on there by unlocking the bootloader and flashing clockwork mod recovery with an update.zip file that contains google wallet. He said he used it this morning to buy breakfast. Totally going to do that next!
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:41 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Hope you don’t want to use Google’s market for movies.
You wont be able to do that now thanks to what your friend did to install wallet.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:52 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
That’s not true, you can do all of what he said without rooting, which is what the Movies feature looks for.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 3:46 PM EST reply Recommend (1) Flag actions
Link to an article or something? I’d be interested in learning about that.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 6:26 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Until my phone is delivered Ill continue to live vicariously through posts such as this…
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:44 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
I feel your’e pain. Saved 150 bucks by ordering through amazon but now have to wait 10 days to get it. Ugh
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:46 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Apeironer — I ordered mines from amazon Thursday afternoon… and it shipped today the 17th… follow up on your email… we might get it in time for Christmas!!!
Posted on Dec 17, 2011 | 9:44 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
You are right! I get the nexus tomorrow
Posted on Dec 19, 2011 | 2:53 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
So did I on 12/15, and was disappointed with the 12/30 shipment quote…but they shipped yesterday (on the 17th) and UPS is telling me delivery by the end of the day tomorrow!! Very excited to get my hands on this thing, particularly after five years of Blackberry OS…
Posted on Dec 18, 2011 | 2:55 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
8.7 score for a phone Josh mentioned might be the best phone ever made. The Verge standards are super high, can’t wait to see what gets a 10 one of these days.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:53 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
A 10 implies a perfect device and that there’s no room for improvement. I think it’s meant to be unattainable.
Posted on Dec 17, 2011 | 1:03 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
This is all but horseshit. come to me baby!
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 2:54 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
I want this phone but I have no upgrades. I need to figure out how to get it off-contract cheaper!
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 3:01 PM EST reply Recommend (1) Flag actions
If you already have a decent smartphone, you could sell it. If you got $300, you would only need to spend an additional $350 plus tax. The phone already costs $300 plus tax…
If you don’t have a device good enough to earn at least $300, then you could always save money, work, or sell some other junk to make up the difference.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 3:15 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Ebay, Craigslist, etc.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 3:15 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
There’s no way you would get 300 for a used smartphone, unless maybe it’s nearly brand new and perfect condition.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 4:53 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
If he has an iPhone 4 or 4S he can
Posted on Dec 17, 2011 | 12:33 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
I feel like it shouldn’t have been rated so low for battery life because LTE is something that should be turned on/off like wifi. If you have it on all the time, it will drain the battery, but you really don’t need it all the time. With LTE off, I am seeing 1.5 days of moderate usage(few games, web browsing, phone calls, texting, Youtube, music, etc.)
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 3:02 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Or you could just buy/install Juice Defender and not worry about it because it automatically shuts off LTE when you’re not using the phone. I’m easily getting the same battery life as my galaxy S.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 4:54 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Some guy is selling his Nexus locally. Looking to trade for an iPhone 4S +350$ should I still get it ?
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 3:11 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
The iPhone 4S is like, $600. You could probably sell your 4S on Craigslist or Ebay for close to $400
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 3:15 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
You’re just pussyfooting, Josh. Just fucking pick one! And by that, of course, I mean pick the iPhone 4S, because that’s what I like. Everyone should like what I like.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 3:12 PM EST reply Recommend (3) Flag actions
So here is the real question, Josh: Is the Galaxy Nexus more like a Honda or a Mercedes?
:)
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 3:21 PM EST reply Recommend (1) Flag actions
If you have to ask you’re not sophisticated enough to know the difference. :)
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 3:23 PM EST reply Recommend (4) Flag actions
iPhone on EVDO- Honda Civic levels of performance.
Galaxy Nexus on LTE – Bugatti Veyron levels of performance.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 3:43 PM EST reply Recommend (2) Flag actions
Complete with the Veyron gas mileage vs the Civic.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 4:49 PM EST reply Recommend (1) Flag actions
yeah, probably.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 6:20 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Can someone remind me how to turn off the comment pop-ups?
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 3:23 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Go to your account, click on edit accounts and settings, say no to live updates
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 3:27 PM EST reply Recommend (2) Flag actions
Thanks!
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 3:32 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Wow !! Thats highest score ever given by Verge for any phone !! Galaxy Nexus got to be the best smartphone out there !!
Thank you Verge :)
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 3:24 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
What weather widget is that in the lead photo? The “official” Android dark gray block one doesn’t look so good on the Nexus screen. I’m looking for a sexier, auto-updating weather widget!
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 3:25 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Though I usually agree with Josh’s reviews. I do not agree, at all, with the 10 given to performance or software.
I don’t think either the Galaxy Nexus nor the iPhone 4S are worthy of those 10’s.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 3:27 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
great review. this is the phone we have been waiting for
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 3:30 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Well played omission of the word “Droid.” The lack of that brand is part of what makes this phone so desirable.
Posted on Dec 18, 2011 | 10:42 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
too bad i’m stuck with at&t…. oh well, guess i will have to wait for next year’s nexus
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 3:36 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
On xda, some people were complaining about small scratches on the screen despite them being very careful. I like this phone, but I, too, hope that Samsung will a device that feels as solid as the iPhone or a Nokia phone, even Motorola for that matter.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 3:42 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
should be “design a device…”
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 4:02 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Terrible battery is a deal breaker for me.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 3:53 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
It’s ‘terrible’ on LTE. If you shut that off like you’d shut wifi off when not needed it does better than the GSM version.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 3:55 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
I am considering this phone. However, I don’t like that it does not have an micro SD slot, the GSM version which I’d be getting only has 16GB on board space and it doesn’t have FM Radio. For the money you would expect these features to be standard these. They could have used better build materials too. Some Gorilla glass, Carbon Fiber, and Aluminum would have been nice. It does feel lighter than expected when you pick it up. I sincerely hope I’m able to swap out the 1750 ma batter for the 2000 ma one with just the change of the back cover.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 3:54 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
There is no downside to lack of SD card, I actually prefer having one unified memory space and not having to allocate memory separately.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 4:55 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Watch out for a Samsung Galaxy Nexus Car Dock from Verizon! It is cheaper but way worse than the real Car Dock. It is only a shell with no usb charger socket nor audio jack input. This is bad, since you will have to plug cables every the time you will use the dock. The real Galaxy Nexus Car Dock is in Europe for GSM version for twice the price of this cheap Verizon stuff, but is much more useful and uses 3 golden pins on the side of the phone.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 4:09 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
would love to know of LTE version will fit in GSM dock, pogo pins lined up correctly, etc.
Posted on Dec 17, 2011 | 4:31 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Simply better than the iPhone. Period.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 4:15 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Way behind the iPhone in GPU power. Period.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 4:48 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Unfortunate yes, but put it in perspective. Only the 4S and Galaxy S2 have more powerful GPUs. It’s not like it’s middle of the pack here.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 5:01 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Oh, no. I guess people will turn to the iPhone then lollll. In your desperate attempt at emulation you forgot to mention the iPhone 8Mpix camera! Or Steve’s love. It’s just some people want some real screen real estate and an empowering OS experience. I’m also afraid I’ll crush the girlish credit card sized iPhone in my balrog hands.
Have a nice GPU!
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 5:17 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
I just tried the Galaxy Nexus at the store. It was actually kind of laggy, the camera took a while to open, swiping through home screens stalled for a split second, it lagged when opening a photos from the camera app, I tried to play Cordy and multi-touch didn’t work.
I was unimpressed and disappointed.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 4:38 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Then you either didn’t use a Galaxy Nexus or something was up there.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 4:43 PM EST reply Recommend (1) Flag actions
I own it, and it is laggy.
Posted on Dec 18, 2011 | 1:39 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Hmm. No mention of the outdated GPU on a $300 top-tier device?
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 4:47 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Unfortunate yes, but put it in perspective. Only the 4S and Galaxy S2 have more powerful GPUs. It’s not like it’s middle of the pack here.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 5:01 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
No need to, you’re there to desperately repeat it… we’re counting on you!
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 5:27 PM EST reply Recommend (1) Flag actions
GPU? Who gives a shit? I mean, other than you, obviously, since you keep posting this repeatedly.
Posted on Dec 17, 2011 | 4:33 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Dear Joshua,
Can I please, please please please PLEASE have that background image shown with the Galaxy Nexus at the top?
Pretty please?
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 4:50 PM EST reply Recommend (2) Flag actions
No soup for you! Next!
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 7:08 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
After playing with the Nexus for a while in the store yesterday, I am happy I bought my RAZR. I like the thinner profile, lighter weight, SD card expandability, smart actions software, higher build quality, HMDI mirroring, and smarter placement of the headphone and charging ports of the RAZR.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 4:57 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Will you also enjoy getting updates late, or not at all, and the buggier Blur?
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 5:02 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Why does everybody have to attack others when they don’t buy “the cool new smartphone”? He explained the reason behind his choice, and it shouldn’t matter to anyone why he made that decision. If he reads The Verge he’s clearly aware of the pro’s and con’s of buying either product.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 5:44 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
So this is better than the GSM model?
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 5:04 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
I couldn’t use ICS everyday, Android is still ugly. Best google phone so far, they are slowly catching up…
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 5:07 PM EST reply Recommend (3) Flag actions
Thanks for sharing.
Posted on Dec 17, 2011 | 4:35 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Seriously? A 10 for software? It might be a 10 compared to where Android was before, but if you’re looking to use this rating system as a universal tool then I hope 10 doesn’t mean its perfect. Because we all know it definitely isn’t.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 5:42 PM EST reply Recommend (2) Flag actions
Joshua, really? Does your vanilla Android love make you THIS Blind? Please have a look at the screen: its dark! Super dark. When on auto its barely readable, when maxed out its still way below what to expect at thast price. Colors have blue tint, green stripes appear and there is some serious grain on many units. Check out real customer reports – i know guys who are on their 5th (!) unit to get rid of those grains.
Battery life is terrible alread on the GSM Variant, the Design and CMF is fugly, the camera is an paar with the Nexus One, The Battery door falls off to easy. In other reviews you use benachmarks – here you have a phone that sucks on Quadrant and all of a sudden thats not important anymore? (hint, it never was, unless you wanted to make a Galaxy SII look good)
Do you just WANT this phone to be great so badly that you turn blind or is it something else?
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 5:51 PM EST reply Recommend (4) Flag actions
It’s possible to make such an argument without the thrash insinuations and personal attacks you know. Or is it something else?
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 6:18 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
I don’t know man. Have you watched the Vergecast? Whenever this phone comes up in topic, even when the device was rumored he turns into a crackhead.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 8:08 PM EST reply Recommend (1) Flag actions
The screen isn’t dark. It’s as bright as my computer’s LCD. It’s not SUPER BRIGHT. This is an AMOLED thing. The poor image at low brightness is another AMOLED thing.
It is not impossible to read things at minimum brightness, and auto brightness is quite conservative, but I haven’t had it be “not bright enough to read”.
The blue tint is an angle thing. AMOLED displays have amazing viewing angles, but there can be color shifts off center. You don’t lose much contrast, but on the GN, there is a pronouced blue shift when the device is tilted away.
People returning their phones due to the displays with these properties are not going to have much luck with new ones.
AMOLED displays also feature infinite contrast. The camera is better than the Nexus One, which was my previous phone.
It has two issues: battery life, and signal strength. The screen is a compromise that is very good overall. The battery cover falls off easily? Not compared to my old N1. That just slid off, this thing needs to be pried off – it takes me 1 second to remove the N1’s cover, and like 15 to remove this one.
The GN isn’t a perfect phone – it has some issues. It’s not a particularly well balanced phone. But for some people, it meets an ideal that nothing else has.
Posted on Dec 17, 2011 | 12:08 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
I agree that People who return because of screen quality issues will not find any luck with replacement units. If good allround screens are your thing and neither AMOLED contrast nor Nexus fandom are strong with you: DONT GET THIS ONE. Get a Galaxy S2, a Rezound, a Vivid or an LG
Posted on Dec 17, 2011 | 6:39 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
The S2 also has an OLED display, and it displays most of the shortcomings of the Nexus display, though it does have an RGB subpixel layout it’s only 800×480. It is also not super bright. The Nexus One displayed many of the same sorts of issues, only things looked much granier because it was 3.7", 800×480, and had PenTile too.
It’s a compromise. It does some stuff better and some stuff worse.
Posted on Dec 19, 2011 | 2:52 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
You’re an idiot, of course AMOLED will be darker than LCD, because their darks are coming from true black ‘off’ pixels. The auto-brightness setting is usually disabled and is a SETTING, so stop using it as a platform to bitch about screen brightness.
“i know guys who are on their 5th (!) unit to get rid of those grains.”
Cool. Because I know no-one who’s not been happy. Conjecture = dogshit.
Colours are eye-popping and the contrast on this screen staggering. Moreso than almost any other device I’ve used.
“The Battery door falls off to easy”
… Oh boy. Your rabid hatred of this device is actually making you delirious or your grasp on English was just that poor to begin with.
Posted on Dec 17, 2011 | 1:09 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
1st of all, thanks for sharing about your general “class”
On the topic: so “its AMOLED” is a good excuse for all its shortcomings? Interesting. I am actually so naiv to “not care” about the tech involved. Put this next to other current phones: its to dark! Whether on Auto or maxed out, its just to dark. And its grainy, and the colors are off way to often. You want to see a good 720P Screen? Take a look at a Rezound (which has other issues – thats not the point).
Is this phone bad (or “dogshit” as you so elegantly described it") – of course not. But from a guy like Joshua i really do expect some more balance. This phone Is good, but its not the best current Android. I dare say its not evene the best current Samsung
Posted on Dec 17, 2011 | 6:34 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
I question the 6 for battery life. Is that compared to other LTE phones or with all smartphones? 12 hours of light usage is really bad for heavy users, you won´t be able to use it through a workday before you have to charge it. I think the main reason why Apple does not have LTE is the battery life issue and the LTE coverage.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 6:22 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Apple didn’t need LTE to have issues with battery life on iOS 5 devices, yet I sort of agree in a general way that smartphones are quite bad at battery life. The 4S is rated for 6hrs of 3G internet use. A common pattern I’ve seen with friends using it is 5-6hrs of real use and 20-22 hrs of standby. Expensive alarm clock lovers will surely do better but in the end heavy users are all charging everyday if they want to hear the alarm the next day. Taking that into account I’m not surprised Apple didn’t have the guts to go LTE.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 6:37 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Anyone know what wallpaper that is.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 7:03 PM EST reply Recommend (2) Flag actions
Posted on Dec 18, 2011 | 8:32 PM EST reply Recommend (4) Flag actions
Software: 10/10? YGBFKM
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 7:08 PM EST reply Recommend (1) Flag actions
Got mine early yesterday and immediately unlocked and rooted. So far I’m loving it, though the newness of ICS definitely is noticed with a few older apps not working properly and my Ford Sync not keeping it in memory each time I drive. But overall it’s snappy and the new ICS features and look are very welcome over my old DroidX with gingerbread.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 7:47 PM EST reply Recommend (1) Flag actions
“Got mine early yesterday and immediately unlocked and rooted”
I can’t believe you guys still do this. Like this is insane. This is not beta software. It’s supposed to be a mass-market device, right?
Either way, software that gets 10/10 should not need to be ‘rooted’ or ‘hacked’ .. It’s one or the other.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 8:55 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Stop making more blanket statements. This guy chose to root his device for a reason that wasn’t disclosed, so stop making more baseless assumptions. This is by no means the norm for Android users, and is mostly for tinkers and people who want to free up their device (much like IOS jailbreaking). Stop using this as a platform to bitch about Android again.
Posted on Dec 17, 2011 | 1:11 AM EST reply Recommend (1) Flag actions
Talk to us when people no longer jailbreak.
Posted on Dec 18, 2011 | 10:49 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
I want to take this review seriously, but I don’t like to take reviews from Joshua when a device gives him the characteristics of a crackhead.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 8:04 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
You don’t think a little enthusiasm for a device is a good thing? This is Josh, the guy who spent all of 2010 harping on about his iPhone 4. Now the shoe’s on the other foot, people like you are calling foul and accusing him of being a fanboy or a crackhead for this phone.
Posted on Dec 17, 2011 | 1:13 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
I would love to get my hands on one of these, if I wasn’t a brazilian that gets gadgets late and have to pay $1400 for them
.F*ck you import taxes!
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 8:06 PM EST reply Recommend (1) Flag actions
I’m glad to say that I’ve been using android since the G1. I’ve had a taste of cupcake, donut, eclair, froyo, gingerbread, and now waiting for some ice cream sandwish :D
I’ve had iOS too but not so much.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 9:57 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Picked up a galaxy nexus today. Took a brief time to get use to the changes. I am already in love! I had the EVO then the Photon…..EVO was great…Photon was horrible. Made the switch to Verizon. Besides paying about 30 more a month compared to sprint….the phone makes up for it. Also the LTE in Chicago is much faster and consistent than the WIMAX. I loved sprint but could not find a comparable phone.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 10:07 PM EST reply Recommend (1) Flag actions
As a very loyal Apple fan I have to admit, the ICS OS is looking very, very solid. Major props on the Gmail and Calendar!! Multitasking and the browser look really sweet too.
Hat’s to you Google.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 10:22 PM EST reply Recommend (1) Flag actions
As always, the verge have the best reviews, great job Josh
Posted on Dec 17, 2011 | 12:05 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
“It’s not as well made or well-designed as the iPhone 4S, and certainly doesn’t use the same quality of materials”
I think this whole bragging about Apple’s supposedly leading industrial design is excessive. Think about your phone – after a few days all you really see is the screen. Think about your car – after a few days all you see is, well, what’s outside of the windows.
One could even argue that the Nexus’ camera position alone makes it a better design, if by “design” you refer to functionality, and not just that bling that’s so pretty and shiiiiiiny
Posted on Dec 17, 2011 | 12:08 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Also, it is an amazing mindfuck to me that everyone loves the iPhone’s materials when it has a back made out of glass.
iPhone 4 and 4S do feel very solid, and the aluminum chassis is cool enough I guess, but the fact that they went with glass for purely aesthetic reasons simply blows me away. And yet no one seems to talk about it. The emporer has no clothes.
Posted on Dec 17, 2011 | 4:41 AM EST reply Recommend (2) Flag actions
I’m really loving the video reviews.
Posted on Dec 17, 2011 | 12:35 AM EST reply Recommend (1) Flag actions
Agreed. Way to really step your game up guys. Keep up the awesome work.
Posted on Dec 17, 2011 | 3:00 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
In Chicago I’m getting ~28000+mbps download tests. and get this, 16000mbps up! thats better than my comcast cable…
still, these speeds are amazing. though practically i don’t know when i’d use them. i accidentally downloaded 2 gigs between one moment and the next. i’d trade battery life for half that speed.
Posted on Dec 17, 2011 | 1:21 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
You guys have a great format and feel to things here. That video review was beautiful! That’s how video reviews should be done.
Posted on Dec 17, 2011 | 1:31 AM EST reply Recommend (1) Flag actions
I totally agree. The video did not load on my Epic 4G, so came to my pc’s chrome browser and really liked how they overlayed the social buttons on the banner pic and this whole site is just so magazine like gorgeous. I see the site mostly on my Android and the mobile version has been great, but really happy to see it on my PC at times too. One last thing, it also looks real decent on my HP TouchPad, so can only imagine how awesome it must look on better tablets.
and again, totally agree that TheVerge does the best review videos! keep up the goodness guys!
Posted on Dec 17, 2011 | 1:53 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
just tried this page on my Nexus S and it worked fine, the video loaded and looks great. 2.3.5 vs 2.3.7 …
Posted on Dec 17, 2011 | 2:01 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Would really like that wallpaper that Josh is using? Does anybody have it?
Posted on Dec 17, 2011 | 2:28 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
What a great phone.
Posted on Dec 17, 2011 | 3:33 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Isn’t anyone else bugged about those software buttons? I’d love to buy this phone if they weren’t there. I don’t know, but I just feel like they are in the way. I get these weird chills while looking at them. The UI looks so good, the phone is so perfectly specced, but then I’m OCDing about the goddam software buttons. Someone who felt the same way, but bought the phone anyway: reassure me that you can’t even notice them. But be honest!
Posted on Dec 17, 2011 | 3:50 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
I don’t get your problem with them…how do you mean they are in the way? I have a G Nex, and it never occurred to me that the buttons are in any way a problem. If anything they’re super unobtrusive rather than getting in the way. I like how they disappear in full screen apps, or just become dots in apps where it makes sense for them to be there but out of the way, like in the camera.
Posted on Dec 17, 2011 | 4:45 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
I love the software buttons – they’re there when they need to be, and they’re gone when they’re not needed.
Posted on Dec 17, 2011 | 11:22 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Ice Cream Sandwich is a killer mobile OS= Born another site Google fanboy.
Posted on Dec 17, 2011 | 4:18 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
The Samsung Galaxy S II may undergo a rocky ride because many top notch Android phones are priced below $100. http://tiny.cc/6yjj4
Posted on Dec 17, 2011 | 4:51 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
You forgot the Josh bias adjustment factor at the bottom of the individual ratings. If you’re going to obliquely state that you “reserve the right to tweak the overall score” at least have the balls to explicitly show us your tweaking.
I’ll help you out.
iPhone 4S. Actual average 8.625. Josh bias adjustment factor -0.025. Final score: 8.6
Galaxy Nexus Prime. Actual average 8.5. Josh bias adjustment factor +0.2. Final score: 8.7
Posted on Dec 17, 2011 | 10:05 AM EST reply Recommend (3) Flag actions
Well said but don’t knock on the messenger. You forgot to add your Apple bias factor in doing your arithmetic. LOL
Posted on Dec 23, 2011 | 6:15 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
8.7 is too high. I’ve experienced several crashes just listening to music and using other apps where the battery had to be removed and the phone restarted. The external speaker stinks, the camera is not good for the price, the Android lag is still there, not as bad, but discernible, battery life unimpressive, and getting an accurate GPS location lock is often tedious. Topolsky has a man crush on ICS (as do I), but the reality is the hardware is nothing to write home about.
Posted on Dec 17, 2011 | 10:14 AM EST reply Recommend (1) Flag actions
Crashes? Did you use the Itunes? LOL
Posted on Dec 23, 2011 | 6:12 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
More like 4 hours of battery life for me
Posted on Dec 17, 2011 | 1:12 PM EST reply Recommend (1) Flag actions
Very nice review Mister Topolsky. I actually got the chance to get some hands on time with one in a VZW store yesterday and I was very impressed with the quickness and buttery smoothness of the UI and Web Browser especially. I was actually not bothered with the plastic build of the device at all. It actually felt more solid than I expected. My only problem with the device is the size. I’m 6’ tall with large hands and fat fingers, but operating this device with one hand was very uncomfortable. It was possible, but just not comfortable at all. I actually had a more easier experience “one-handing” the Rezound and the Droid RAZR. But nonetheless, this is still a very very awesome device. It’s just not for me. I’ll stick with my DX2 until my upgrade’s due in the next 15 months and see what’s in store for me then. Oh and BTW, thank you so much for expressing your final words of wisdom in the last podcast. You’re a very wise man indeed.
Posted on Dec 17, 2011 | 1:13 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Put a complex live wallpaper on it and watch how smooth it is lol. Also try typing a solid paragraph quickly in landscape mode. You’ll be surprised how bad this phone is and how inflated the scores are. I returned it ths morning with a tear on my cheek.
Posted on Dec 17, 2011 | 8:43 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Amen to that! My Nexus lagged like crazy once I ran a Live Wallpaper. Back to the Razr for me!
Posted on Dec 18, 2011 | 1:41 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
I actually haven’t tried to run the home screens with a live wallpaper. I don’t use them at all since I like to put up pics of my wife and kids as my wallpapers, but… When I played with the Droid RAZR in the VZW store at launch, it was running a Live Wallpaper and it was still as fast and smooth as ever! I suppose the ICS stock UI is a very resource hungry UI with all the flashy animations and all. As I’ve stated above, I’ll stick to my DX2 for bit longer til I’m faced with whatever bad ass smartphones come out when I’m due for an upgrade then. =)
Posted on Dec 18, 2011 | 12:23 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Can’t wait until next week when I get some time to go get this and set it up for work. I will finally have a work phone that I actually like/love, rather than like/hate (currently have a bb curve.) Thinking this will be our new enterprise standard issue phone from here on, but have to use it first to make that call of course.
BTW, the BMW ad after the video shows an epic cool car!
Posted on Dec 17, 2011 | 1:47 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Just going to leave this here:
Posted on Dec 17, 2011 | 2:09 PM EST reply Recommend (3) Flag actions
Had a hands on today with this thing and it’s way to big and ugly. The LTE speeds are great but gives a poor user experience overall. No impressed, try again Google.
Posted on Dec 17, 2011 | 3:12 PM EST reply Recommend (1) Flag actions
I agree see my post below. I was pissed! And the battery life is horrendous even without ever running 4G.
Posted on Dec 17, 2011 | 8:41 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Btw, what weather widget is that in the lead image?
Posted on Dec 17, 2011 | 4:38 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
I returned this phone today. These reviews are shockingly over zealous. They hype got to everyone. I wanted to love this phone, I was so excited the night before it arrived I could barely sleep. I spent 2 hours with it and was convinced it was possibly the worst Android phone I’ve had. Right now you are working up a reply calling me this and that, but I’m just tell you what you are going to see soon enough if you buy it so I’m not worried, you’ll see. And it’s not just the model I got, the store model at Verizon was just as bad. Here are the points from an honest review:
1) The screen is worse than they say. Sure the resolution is great, colors and contrast fabulous, but pixels are easily visible and the pentile display has a lot of noisy looking banding in solid colors. Wait until you see a nice solid grey, lots of bands of noisy artifacts. If not for all that it would be a 10/10 screen, but it’s not that great and is behind the GS2, the Charge, and the iPhone. Screen – 7/10
2) Performance is terrible. Yes I said it. Oh the phone is smooth and snappy out of the box, but just load up some live wallpapers and watch it get laggy and stuttery. I don’t except excuses about live wallpaper because this is the new flag ship “best android phone ever”, yet the aquarium reef live wallpaper brings screen scrolling back to 2010. Really surprisingly bad for a new top of the line phone. It is just not as smooth as the hype and reviews make it out to be. Performance – 6/10
3) There is an already documented huge and unacceptable bug with the supposed “massively improved” keyboard. Josh never tried the keyboard in landscape I guess. In portrait the keyboard is very responsive. Try it in landscape…keep typing. Type a paragraph text message and type fast see what happens. The phone starts to lag so bad the words appear long after you typed them. At times the entire screen freezes for a second while it’s trying to catch up to you. This is by far the worst typing experience I’ve had on an android phone yet. And the crazy thing is it only happens in landscape. You might say, oh it’s just a software fix…. Fine but how could they release the phone with such a huge problem? The keyboard is so important on these phones these days, this is unnacceptable to have to wait for a fix for that especially after all the hype and reviews about how amazing and stupidly blindingly fast this thing is. Nice Eye candy… The important stuff doesn’t work right. Keyboard 5/10.
4) try doing a factory erase and reset. Doesn’t work, broken. I manually deleted my gmail account and couldn’t reset the phone cause all it did was reboot. So ICS is full of bugs with core system features and the keyboard.
5) Camera is from last year, something where a corner was cut. Camera – 5/10
6) Phone was good overall 8/10.
7) why does it take so long to change orientation when put on its side??
Okay, now youre all pissed at me, how dare I tell you the emperor has no clothes!? Well it’s a good phone, but my point is to bring everyone back down to reality. This phone is nothing special and no better than any other premium android right now, just like the case was with the Nexus S when it came out. However it does have ICS, which is the main draw, but I think the sweetness of ICS has blinded everyone and created this hype machine with inflated scores. Put gingerbread on this phone and it would be a joke, last year’s phone with a huge screen. I regrettably returned it, not impressed. My Incredible 2 is a better experience even without lovely ICS (which looks great, but now I don’t know if the problems with this phone are in ICS or the hardware). Wait for something better from HTC or Moto with stock ICS hopefully. Don’t fall for this review, this is an average phone with an exciting new OS.
Galaxy Nexus 7/10
Posted on Dec 17, 2011 | 8:40 PM EST reply Recommend (1) Flag actions
Forgot to mention how bad the battery life is even with 4G off. Go ahead and call me an Apple troll or something (which I’m not, I returned the phone this morning). Enjoy the phone when you get it, you’ll remember my words.
Posted on Dec 17, 2011 | 8:45 PM EST reply Recommend (1) Flag actions
Cool story, bro.
Deep breath. Remember: it’s an inanimate object.
I’ve spent all day chatting, taking pictures, making calls on mine, and right now the only two niggles I have with it would be the less-than-ideal battery life, and the lack of Mass Storage mode. I’m sure there are other shortcomings, but I like it a lot. I think Josh was pretty much on the mark.
Thanks for typing all that, though. I’m sure the person who gets your return as a discounted refurb thanks you, too.
Posted on Dec 17, 2011 | 9:04 PM EST reply Recommend (1) Flag actions
I’ve been waiting for this phone, and decided to wait a few more days to let the user reactions come in. I appreciate JRZ16’s comments- I can hear the truth in his words, esp. the comment that had this phone come with GB on it, nobody would have given it a second look. If nothing else, it’s good to hear a well composed counterpoint.
Posted on Dec 18, 2011 | 11:04 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Well composed? Ha.
Posted on Dec 20, 2011 | 12:40 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
I agree with you. I understand the love for the Nexus name, but the only true “game changer” was the Nexus One. The main thing the G Nexus has over other high end devices is the Software, and soon the other high enders will have that too. Mine is going back also. Truth hurts.
Posted on Dec 18, 2011 | 1:46 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
LOL, looking at your past posts it appears you have it out for Samsung…so this review isn’t surprising in the slightest.
Anyways, enjoy your next phone!
Posted on Dec 18, 2011 | 11:53 PM EST reply Recommend (1) Flag actions
Agreed.
Posted on Dec 20, 2011 | 12:40 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Is a live wallpaper really a good idea with any modern smartphone/superphone? seems like these things are already desperate for every piece of battery-life saving they can get and a live wallpaper would only hurt that.
Posted on Dec 19, 2011 | 2:07 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
It’s been documented that some live wallpapers don’t work with ICS while others, like the stock bubble one, work really well. It’s a ridiculous thing to complain about.
Posted on Dec 20, 2011 | 12:41 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
From my experience with the phone I totally agree with your review. I feel there are going to be a LOT of disappointed owners out there.
Posted on Dec 19, 2011 | 5:37 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Sounds like you installed a buggy live wallpaper. I tried typing in landscape and had no problem. also apps might not be entirely optimized for ICS. I like GNex its not perfect but I expect it to get better with time. Like the battery. I am killing the battery by using in during the day a lot more than I normally use my old smartphone. The camera is decent. Well I have no problem with the pics. It is blazingly fast when taking pics.
Posted on Dec 19, 2011 | 6:02 PM EST reply Recommend (1) Flag actions
If you wait for something “better from HTC or Moto with stock ICS” you will wait forever. Those manufacturers will almost certainly never go back to stock. And don’t count on unlocked bootloaders at this point either…
The Galaxy Nexus might not be everything everyone hoped it to be, but if you want a top line (not “bleeding edge” or “revolutionary”) android phone with stock software (that will receive updates before all others), then it is really the only choice.
Posted on Dec 20, 2011 | 3:48 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
What is the weather app widget is that being used there?
Posted on Dec 17, 2011 | 10:32 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Off topic but I just saw the video review and I must say Dune > Star Wars.
Posted on Dec 18, 2011 | 1:00 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
One of the best features is the improved haptic feedback..the keyboard vibrates very lightly which makes it a pleasure to type on the Nexus.
Posted on Dec 18, 2011 | 6:13 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Sure, the GN display looks out of this world when viewing pics, wallpapers, movies, web graphics, etc. But here’s what I get when looking at the “recent apps” transparent grey overlay on top of a blank white web page with “No recent apps” open. Grainy, nasty, off colors, combined with excessive banding. Gag me with a spoon. If it weren’t for the stock Android 4 install, this phone would be going right back where it came from.
Posted on Dec 18, 2011 | 10:03 AM EST reply Recommend (3) Flag actions
As a final addendum, I think Google has done their diehard stock Android fans a disservice by hooking up with Samsung for the last two Nexus phones. I wish they would quit that.
Posted on Dec 18, 2011 | 11:16 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
you sir are a horrible person…
Posted on Dec 18, 2011 | 2:43 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
I think you have some funky settings going on. I went to about:blank and closed all my apps and my screen looks fine. for one. my text is blue for “no recent apps”
but besides that,
“Sure, the GN display looks out of this world when viewing pics, wallpapers, movies, web graphics, etc.”
ehm maybe you were being sarcastic. I’m confused.
Posted on Dec 20, 2011 | 2:34 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Yeah, seems that screens have a lot to evolve yet. Can’t barely wait for that. humpf
Posted on Dec 20, 2011 | 9:37 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
I’ve been an iPhone owner since the first iPhone and I just bought a Verizon Galaxy Nexus. There are still a few quirks to work through, but I couldn’t be happier with my choice.
For the record, you can disable LTE, and doing so significantly boosts battery life.
Posted on Dec 18, 2011 | 11:19 AM EST reply Recommend (1) Flag actions
“For the record, you can disable LTE, and doing so significantly boosts battery life.”
Apple wouldn’t allow this experience to happen, it’s to soon for even good LTE.
Posted on Dec 19, 2011 | 5:35 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Apple would and always has (since the iPhone 3G)
It’s right there on the iPhone under Settings>General>Network>"Enable 3G"
It’s says “Using 3G loads data faster, but may decrease battery life.”
And on the first iPhone 3G, the difference in battery life was more profound than on later models.
So tell me what’s the difference?
Having 4G as an option is better than not having the option.
That being said, I agree with the argument that the iPhone shouldn’t have LTE yet, but I just disagree with your BS statement.
Posted on Dec 19, 2011 | 8:53 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
So you spend more time looking at the “recent apps” than “pics, wallpapers, movies, web graphics, etc”
Does. Not. Compute.
Posted on Dec 19, 2011 | 1:06 AM EST reply Recommend (1) Flag actions
You ever had a display with a dead pixel(or a couple)? 99% of the time you tend to forget it is even there, but whenever you’re faced with a blank page or something that makes the screen a solid color, then it’s all you can think about and it suddenly becomes the worst thing ever…. until you get back into doing something and forget about it again. I imagine it is the same effect.
Posted on Dec 19, 2011 | 1:42 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
I like how he knocks the “cheap” plastic of the Samsung, because you know Samsung’s “cheap plastic” is way worse than the iPhone 4S, oh wait…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elKxgsrJFhw
Posted on Dec 19, 2011 | 3:53 AM EST reply Recommend (2) Flag actions
I think the materials such as the plastic should be the least of your worries when judging the capability of the phone. I do appreciate the design and solidness of the iPhone 4S (as well as the fact that’s is fragile) but honestly if you put it in some kind of case why does it matter. And I always try to case mine because I don’t like damaging WHEN (never if, but when) it gets dropped.
A plastic that flexes, in my opinion, is superior than a hard fragile surface as it will “give” when dropped as the Galaxy Nexus does.
Posted on Dec 19, 2011 | 8:59 PM EST reply Recommend (1) Flag actions
Awesome.
Posted on Dec 20, 2011 | 12:42 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Yeah. Agree, but he is talking design when he says that. He mentioned it on the 4S review. It is weird though that my iPod touch 3rd Gen resisted some drops better (actually flawless) than the iPhone 4 would have. I know it’s hilarious. And Gorilla Glass rocks.
Posted on Dec 20, 2011 | 9:59 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Abhorrent battery life, mediocre display, made of cheap plastic, oversized, no 64GB model, crappy camera and graphics chip, and somehow scored higher than the 4S (which also is a world phone, something Josh and Chris didn’t bothered mentioning as an advantage)….clearly, Josh gave it 8.7 instead of the previous 8.6 to piss Gruber and Siegler off. I don’t understand the 8.7 despite all the massive drawbacks. If Apple released the 4S with last year’s specs like this Nexus, Josh would have lost it like the rest of the world, I’d imagine.
Posted on Dec 19, 2011 | 6:53 AM EST via mobile reply Recommend (1) Flag actions
The battery life is not abhorrent. My friend has an iPhone 4S and gets 8-10 hours. I don’t see how the GNex is “abhorrent”. The display is amazing, far from mediocre. I haven’t found any reviews that say it’s bad. While plastic is a cheap material, the device is sturdy and feels good. It’s not “oversized”. It has a nice big display and a bezel that’s smaller than the iPhone’s. The RAZR is oversized. Yeah, the lack of 64 GB is a point…but doesn’t require your ranting. And the 64 GB iPhone is overpriced.
Posted on Dec 20, 2011 | 12:35 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Overpriced? They cost the same. I have a 4S and get a full day’s charge with use. The LTE model Nexus by all reviews is NOT getting anything close to thise. The display is not amazing, and the majority of reviews again point to this same point. And it’s cheap plastic parts, and feels light/creaky/cheap. 4.65" is clearly oversized, especially for one-handed operation. And the camera is mediocre.
Even adding up the individual scores and averaging them equates to 8.5, yet it’s given an 8.7, whilst the 4S averages to 8.625, and is given an 8.6. Josh clearly felt compelled to back up his hyperbole by giving it an 8.7…clearly in response to Gruber and Siegler.
Posted on Dec 20, 2011 | 7:17 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
How are the Nexus specs “last year’s specs”? Compared to the 4S, the Nexus has better or comparable specs, except for the camera.
Posted on Dec 20, 2011 | 4:05 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
- supports GSM+CDMA in one
- much better display
- not made of plastic
- much longer battery life
- 64GB model
- Bluetooth 4
- dual-core GPU
- much better browser, iMessage, and other software-related benefits (e.g. Siri), etc.
- camera is unbelievably better, no comparison.
Nexus simply has LTE (read: battery-drainer that many wish they could turn off, going by comments and reviews).
Offering a single-core GPU and pathetic camera in a plastic phone with a mediocre display tells me this isn’t worthy of an 8.7…
Posted on Dec 20, 2011 | 7:22 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
-Uh it most certainly does NOT allow you to switch between CDMA and GSM. You can’t use a verizon iphone on tmo/att.
-the SAMOLED display touts a 720p display, iphone does not reach HD in terms of resolution, only pixel density
-GNex does not have glass covering the entire outside for it to shatter when dropped
-I’ll hand you that, Gnex does not have a 64 gb model
-I counter with NFC
-dual core GPU, fine, 1.2 GHz dual core CPU vs 800 mhz
-uh, have you seen the speed tests + benchmarks? ICS browser currently loads FASTER than iOS 5 tyvm. Google mail is most definitely better on ICS than iOS 5. Voice command is like the face unlock. Works about 60% of the times, but you won’t rely on it w/o double checking it a few times.
-Camera? I’ll concede that too for the back camera, but GNex has a 1.3 mp front facing camera capable of 720p vs VGA iphone 4s.
- GNex got 1gig of ram vs iPhone’s 512 mb
iPhone simply has more fanbase (read: people that seem to think apple products are defined by specs)
Offering such a subpar hardware combination of CPU and RAM in a Glass covered phone on a measly 3.5 in display tells me the 4s isn’t worthy of an 8.6 on the verge.
Posted on Dec 24, 2011 | 4:59 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Is it true that this phone really only gets about 3-4 hours battery life while running LTE and actually using the thing? I saw that on some other review and maybe it was a stress test or something, but that’s a bit worrying.
Posted on Dec 19, 2011 | 1:35 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
That’s not true.
Posted on Dec 20, 2011 | 12:33 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Unfortunately, I got 3h 40m with 10% left on the battery. 4G on… though 68% of battery was consumed by the display according to the usage report. Granted, this is the second day I’ve had the phone, so I’m messing with it like crazy, but still… Kinda leery about it.
Posted on Dec 20, 2011 | 3:30 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
I really think that 4.65" is too big, at least for me. 4.3" is the perfect size for a one handed phone.
Posted on Dec 19, 2011 | 2:10 PM EST reply Recommend (1) Flag actions
Agreed. I really think they wanted a 720 display and just couldn’t get the pixel density down small enough so they had to make it this big.
It’s just too friggin’ big. I played with this in the store and I couldn’t comfortably fit it in my pocket (the phone I handled wasn’t tethered.)
That being said, if I were in the market for a new Android phone, I’d suck it up and just deal with it and get this one anyway since there isn’t a better alternative right now.
But personally I’m going to stick with iPhone 4S and wait for the next nexus and hope it’s better.
I like the size of the Galaxy S II more.
Posted on Dec 19, 2011 | 9:09 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
While it’s 4.65", the phone’s the same size as a 4.3". So it feels the same in the hand as an S2.
Posted on Dec 20, 2011 | 12:33 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Too Big, Ugly, Laggy, poor battery and poor build quality. I’m sorry this thing is no where near the iPhone.
Posted on Dec 19, 2011 | 5:33 PM EST reply Recommend (1) Flag actions
Most people wouldn’t agree that it’s ugly, but that’s subjective. It’s definitely not laggy. The build quality is top notch. Have you even used one? And it’s too big if you have small hands…but it’s actually a great size for doing work on.
Posted on Dec 20, 2011 | 12:32 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Yes have used it but it was brief so this is more a first impressions point of view. The hand set I used was pretty laggy, just the swiping was bad enough. I’m very used to the iPhone so maybe that’s why it seemed laggy. It IS too big and not only that but a lot of space is just wasted! If I want something bigger to do work on I’d use a tablet. I’ll take back the poor build quality, it’s good just not great.
Posted on Dec 20, 2011 | 5:47 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
But it’s not laggy at all. Friends have it, and I used it at the Verizon store. It was shockingly smooth. As smooth as the iPhone at web browsing, the home screen, everything.
Posted on Dec 20, 2011 | 3:41 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
It might be too big for you. I’ll give you that. For me, it’s the ideal size. If I wanted a tablet…I’d get a tablet. 3.5" is far too small to do much on. Many of my friends have switched from the iPhone to a Galaxy phone (S2 or Nexus) and they all have the same sentiment: that reading is far more pleasant on their large screen than it could ever be on the iPhone.
Posted on Dec 20, 2011 | 3:48 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
I thought it might be to big, but after owning one for a while. It’s not.
ugly? no way, the screen is very beautiful the phone itself isn’t ugly, I can’t immagine using a 3.5 inch screen after using this. I’d imagine when the iphone 5 comes out you will change your tune about screen size.
battery is fine with LTE off. my only gripe about build quality is the battery cover, BUT you can install a bigger battery. so, if your only comparing it to the iphone, I’ll take that trade off.
Posted on Dec 20, 2011 | 11:13 AM EST reply Recommend (1) Flag actions
By looking at your face stuffed with a large camera won’t give you a better view of this elegant phone. Perhaps you can get a better view through your small iphone camera. LOL
Posted on Dec 23, 2011 | 6:43 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
I cant beleive the software is 10. because it is missing delayed pin/patter lock.
The device asks every time the pin. just like GBread.
Posted on Dec 19, 2011 | 7:08 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Wow ICS is almost like a completely different OS.
Posted on Dec 20, 2011 | 9:04 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
I got around 33 mbit downstream in dfw last weekend, so the phone is capable of even faster speeds depending on the area.
Posted on Dec 20, 2011 | 11:06 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
http://www.anandtech.com/show/5254/investigating-the-galaxy-nexus-lte-signal-issue
In that article, Anand puts up this really useful plot, which I’ll link below:
As you said, you can definitely get faster download speeds. It just depends on where you are, signal strength, and current load. Pretty cool.
Posted on Dec 20, 2011 | 3:40 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
My next… phone. Hopefully, it comes to Sprint soon.
Posted on Dec 20, 2011 | 10:05 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Can you use data (surf the web) when you’re on a voice call over LTE?
Posted on Dec 22, 2011 | 6:17 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
I don’t know if any other phone has fast consistent download speed like Galaxy Nexus. This is what I’ve been having with LTE….30mb to 36mb download.
Posted on Dec 23, 2011 | 6:31 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
I’ve been following the “controversy” around this review. Would love to compare the Galaxy Nexus to my iOS devices. Hope I win the giveaway.
Posted on Dec 25, 2011 | 1:38 PM EST via mobile reply Recommend Flag actions
Winner winner christmas dinner!
Posted on Dec 25, 2011 | 6:00 PM EST via mobile reply Recommend Flag actions
Santa let me down :-(
Posted on Dec 26, 2011 | 10:29 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
For my wife, who’s just looking for fast browsing, popular apps and a camera: Galaxy Nexus or iPhone 4s? (Is 3G browsing on iPhone slow? She hates browsing speeds on 3G Blackberry). Thanks…
Posted on Dec 28, 2011 | 12:49 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
I recall reading in one review that the Galaxy Nexus WiFi antennae was not as strong as expected – anyone hear of or experience this?
Posted on Dec 28, 2011 | 12:55 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Another review that sounds like a paid advertisement… why? Because it’s another review that didn’t actually use the phone for a serious length of time—during which the major flaws couldn’t yet be discovered.
Check out my thoughts here.
I’m bringing mine back and waiting for something better. In the meantime, my DROID X will be nearly out-performing the GNexus—and actually out-performing it in many ways.
Posted on Jan 04, 2012 | 1:11 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
All I can say is JUST AWESOME Phone
سامسونج
Posted on Feb 22, 2012 | 5:25 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
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