So the Verizon Galaxy Nexus came out last week, thisweek., has finally been launched. So what do you think about that? “The Google store model of selling phones sucks!” Are you happy about the Verizon store model of selling the Nexus? I’m just curious. You can go into a brick and mortar store and hold the phone, and play with it…..oh wait….no you can’t. Verizon has had their paws all over this and I’m just curious to know how much it has hurt the Nexus name?
I’m hearing a lot of outcry from people about how the Galaxy Nexus is losing it’s appeal (me included). What I’m really curious to know is how much of a hit will Verizon take on its botched launch of this phone? I have an eerie feeling when people look back at this fiasco, most people will be more apt to criticize the phone rather than the company that held it up.
Going forward, I hope Google finds a better way to launch and distribute its flagship phones out to the masses. We’ve tried the internet only model and it seems like the store only model isn’t working out that well either. Hopefully, Mountainview will find a way to get this right for the future. It seems like with every Nexus launch, a little piece of me goes away. I really want these phones to be successful, but it seems to never fail that something will detract from the overall greatness that is a Nexus phone.
With this most recent launch debacle, should Google be concerned about the Nexus branding, or shall this too come to pass? I guess only time will tell. Speaking of time….Verizon customers, you still have some to wait before getting your hands on this latest Nexus phone. What are you thoughts about it? Does it matter that the phone still hasn’t released? Are you frustrated? Are you just waiting patiently and it doesn’t matter when the phone actually launches, just that it does? Take care.
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the Verizon version is not a real Nexus Orlando. I dont care what anyone says. Carrier brtanding on the phone along with bloat is a NOno and robs it of its sex appeal. I dont care if you can disable it or not, its still there. The same people who creamed bloddy murder when sprint tinkered with the nexus s are all of a sudden ok with Verizon doing the same? because it helps them feel better about it? no way
Let's wait and see if Verizon markets this the same way they did the OG Droid. You couldn't turn the corner without seeing a Droid billboard. It was on every radio and tv station. Android sales exploded. If Google isn't co-oping the ad dollars, then VZ may not put a big push behind the device. (I never got their email that I signed up for re: launch info) Google seems content to promote the device on the web. Lets' face it, the Nexus line hasn't been a top seller for any carrier.
It's all about the money for VZ and they don't care which smartphone you buy. Data plans are the same, no matter the device.
I've had the N1 and am currently rocking the S, so I've thought about jumping over to VZ for the GNexus, but I'm not that in love with the device.
The lesson is that Verizon is going to be determined to make this experience theirs on any device. Actually, I was still impressed by the model that was used for the release of the Nexus S. That's also determined probably because it rolled out to T-Mobile and Sprint. With Google purchasing Moto Mobility, maybe this model will be changed once and for all in the future in a way that caters to us enthusiasts, but allows for these products to sell to expanded US and worldwide audiences.
I'll take some branding in exchange for getting the Nexus out of Android geek cult status and into mass appeal status. It's still a Nexus, it's still updated straight from Google, even with two VZW apps (that have already been integrated into ICS so they really won't slow down the process much).
It's like people WANT the Nexus to remain an unknown (as far as the big picture goes). I WANT the stock Android experience to be experienced by more than just the Android faithful and the Nexus name to be a household name. It's not going to do that with the way the first Nexus was sold. Love them or hate them, Verizon has a very wide footprint when it comes to customers. I want those customers to see the Nexus in stores. To be able to hold it. To be able to see what real Android is like.
Besides, the only people who really care about having two measly apps on their Nexus device are the same people who's first words when they get the device are "fastboot oem unlock".
I agree to extent.. Android is already mainstream.. Not as mainstream or as trendy as IOS, but its getting there. I would settle for maybe an in store branded version for those that want it subsidized and a google.com unlocked version for those of us that do not want carrier crap. I am happy with my GSM Nexus , even if i am not getting a cap limited 50 mbps download
Android is mainstream. Stock Android is definitely not.
you are right there.. but id rather it exclusive than tampered with.
I completely agree with richie. Stock Android is not what’s hot. I’m not comfortable calling a carrier branded phone a true Nexus. The GSM version….I guess, but the “Verizon” Nexus is no longer a Google phone to me. Please bring back a Google released phone for folks that want it. I’d appreciate it. I’m sure those with it are happy and will enjoy it, but I’m going to have to say I hope this doesn’t set a precedent for future Nexus releases.
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