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Will this phone still be worth getting come November?

I'm due for an upgrade in the near future but unfortunately the Galaxy Nexus has already been around for a while. I don't want to end up with another Dinc situation where I get mine a year late, all the good devs leave and we have little support left.
So do you think (Opinions here people) this phone will still be worth getting when I upgrade or should I go with the next big thing?

A new nexus should be coming out by the end of the year, so my answer would be no.
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Depends on the price. This phone is still a nexus and will get the next Android version. The specs for the GN are more than sufficient over the long haul.
Last years nexus has a more up to date version than my current Nexus.
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Yeah we will be impatiently awaiting the next nexus. But on the other hand this is a good phone and will serve a lot of people well for a 2 + year life span.
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I had my Nexus in hand by November last year so I'd say no do not buy the current one.

The phone is still awesome..... Get it!
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Zerox8610 said:
I'm due for an upgrade in the near future but unfortunately the Galaxy Nexus has already been around for a while. I don't want to end up with another Dinc situation where I get mine a year late, all the good devs leave and we have little support left.
So do you think (Opinions here people) this phone will still be worth getting when I upgrade or should I go with the next big thing?
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If you can afford better then there will be better available by November... in fact there will be better available in a few weeks time when the galaxy s3 comes out.. you won't have to wait until November to find something better than the gnex
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Last Nov, the Nexus S was still around $400 on Amazon (still same price even today ). Hardware wise, this GN will be in better shape comes this Nov than the Nexus S was last Nov.
When the new Nexus comes out, it'll be in $650-700 range again (unless Google decides then to also sell the new Nexus at $399), so this current one at $400 is still a great deal.

Come November I would get the new Nexus.

As others have said... we'll see the next Nexus device in November. Galaxy Nexus will be cheap and still good (enough) though.

The phone will be a year old. Wait for a more recent release.

I think Google needs to stick with imagination technologies gpu's. For lots of reasons, including an apple one.
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This phone will be fine by November. Plus, if rumors are correct we won't see a Nexus phone this year, but rather the Nexus tablet. Jelly Bean is said to have "game changing tablet optimizations".
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I would wait for the next Nexus. The GNexus will still be a good phone but is kind of sad to see your device outdated one month after you bought it.

Smokeey said:
This phone will be fine by November. Plus, if rumors are correct we won't see a Nexus phone this year, but rather the Nexus tablet. Jelly Bean is said to have "game changing tablet optimizations".
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Please... There will be a Nexus phone
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Please... There will be a Nexus phone
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So? N1 has ICS. Unnoficial, but still. Nexus Prime will most def have future versions of the OS.
You people gotta be rich or something, changing phones like that.
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Please don't get it just wait for the next one. I got mine just now cause of sprint just barely got it and is the only android phone that appeals to me right now. But if the next nexus doesn't come out on Verizon then maybe you shouldn't get it but if he does then yes wait for that one
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Get it now and move to pre paid service mwhahahaha
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Nexus 4 will potentially be released around Dec./Jan. so Id hold off. By then the GNex will have dwindled down to Tier 2 hardware.

Is the Galaxy Nexus worth buying?

Right now, I have the HTC Vivid. It's a great phone, but the development is absolutely terrible and I don't see it getting better any time soon lol. I've had my eyes on the Nexus for a few weeks but still don't know if its worth buying. My Vivid is worth about $200 used, so that leaves $200 more dollars to buy a new one from the Play Store. I'm only 15 and am not old enough to get a job so this is a large investment for me! I really like the development of the nexus as well as the AMOLED screen! Please comment your opinion phone and what you think I should do below!
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If you have the money to spare then most definitely yes.
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I just got in touch with someone who will buy my Xbox for $300 so I will most likely have the money, but is it worth selling my Vivid as well and only having the nexus?
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Also, I have the phone running Virtuous, an ICS ROM, so it pretty much is the same as the ICS on the nexus so getting pics isn't a big deal
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Go for it!
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Alright, if my buyer for the Xbox does purchase, I'm getting it Also, how good is the screen on the Nexus? My Vivid's qHD screen is fine, but absolutely TERRIBLE when looking at it outside. It's so bad, that outside, at half brightness, you can't even see the screen!
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Really depends on the phone you're coming from, I had an LG G2x, which the Tegra 2 cpu was great and handled mostly everything fine, but the lack of RAM, bigger screen, and no open source drivers had me looking at the One S, but the GNex is more of what I like.
Anyways, definitely go for it. AMOLED screens in general are known for their outdoor visibility, and this one holds up perfectly. Just make sure you get an anti-glare screen protector if you decide to buy one.

I too am wondering if I should go for the Galaxy Nexus or the Samsung Galaxy SII? I have a HTC Amaze, but I am just ready for something different than HTC. I have had them for over 2 years now.

aiwapro said:
I too am wondering if I should go for the Galaxy Nexus or the Samsung Galaxy SII? I have a HTC Amaze, but I am just ready for something different than HTC. I have had them for over 2 years now.
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I have a galaxy s2 and i cant wait to go for the the nexus on the 1st when my upgrade is there, im gonna root it in the store with my laptop its the perfect curve for your hand the camera takes decent picturs
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Imo the biggest advantage of a Nexus phone is the software that comes directly from Google. No need to wait 6 Months+ for bloating up Software with Apps you usually don't need or can install separatley. And you don't have to worry about buying a 500$+ phone and don't get the mayor update Google announced 10 months after the phone was released because the follower is already released and only the follower will get that update (gratz Samsung for your SGS behaviour)

Buy one!!!!! I never realized how much I would love this phone until I purchased it on launch day. With a ROM, kernel, and 4.0.4 radios, this phone pretty much won't be obsolete for a damn good amount of time.
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I should say go for it!
I came from a sgs2, then got a HTC one x, sold it because it was just a little to big for me. Now i got a Nexus. I love to root and have custom roms. Now I have my nexus, the only question that remains is: why didn't I buy a Nexus phone earlier?
You'll love it!

Thanks guys! He Xbox should be bought soon and then I will have enough money so after I buy the Nexus, I won't be completely broke lol
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tanner4137 said:
Thanks guys! He Xbox should be bought soon and then I will have enough money so after I buy the Nexus, I won't be completely broke lol
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Don't get it if you are on Verizon unless you are okay with delayed updates. Otherwise, I is a really simple and wonderful phone to have. If you are a rooter/from junkie, then don't worry about Verizon.
And MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A REALLY GOOD INSURANCE PLAN!
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sbrownla said:
Don't get it if you are on Verizon unless you are okay with delayed updates. Otherwise, I is a really simple and wonderful phone to have. If you are a rooter/from junkie, then don't worry about Verizon.
And MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A REALLY GOOD INSURANCE PLAN!
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Why should I have an insurance plan? Also, I will get using the GSM model sold directly from Google. I am a rooting/ROMing so I think this will be a good phone for it. I'm even gonna try my hand at developing, my dad is a computer programmer and says he will help me! Maybe you guys will see some new ROMs coming soon
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Yes yes yes - but not with LTE
I have the google HSPA+ Nexus. I cannot believe I didn't buy it earlier. (Well, I can, because it was originally about $700..)..
Anyway, this is the best freaking phone I have ever had. In the last few days, I've watched two full-length movies on it. I've NEVER done that with a phone before.
The performance is great, the UI is great, the hardware is great, and (at least for GSM), the battery life is phenominal.
Would I like an 8mp camera instead of the camera it has? Sure. Have I taken GREAT photos with the camera I have now in the Nexus-- yes. This is a nice-to-have for me, not a deal-breaker.
Having an unlocked stock google OS is great, by the way.
Anyway, I could go on and on. The bottom line, it's worth it.

I just found a guy the XDA market selling his white GSM Nexus for $420 shipped! Hope its worth it. It seems kind of scetchy with paying via PayPal. I will include the link.
Here it is:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1636289
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Ok, my order for the SG II did not go through for whatever reason, so I can go either way now. I am coming from a HTC Amaze, and the development over there kind of has spuddered. I am ready to try something different, having had HTC devices for over two years straight (MyTouch 4G (great), and HTC Amaze (ok)).
I am ready to go Galaxy Nexus, but the biggest concern to me is data speeds. I have gotten 18Mbps down on the Amaze. It supports the HSPA+ 42? Has anyone seen those speeds on the GSM Nexus?

aiwapro said:
Ok, my order for the SG II did not go through for whatever reason, so I can go either way now. I am coming from a HTC Amaze, and the development over there kind of has spuddered. I am ready to try something different, having had HTC devices for over two years straight (MyTouch 4G (great), and HTC Amaze (ok)).
I am ready to go Galaxy Nexus, but the biggest concern to me is data speeds. I have gotten 18Mbps down on the Amaze. It supports the HSPA+ 42? Has anyone seen those speeds on the GSM Nexus?
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Do you actually need 18mbps download? Just curious.
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If a person has the THOUGHT of owning a Galaxy Nexus then it is obviously worth buying because it is still relevant to them. Nexus devices are relevant for a long time, even past one year or even two.

SIII or Note?

Well since you all know that the Galaxy S III is out, and that the Note is coming out July 11, let me ask you this: Which one should I get? Any suggestions help ;D
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Scoutamis said:
Well since you all know that the Galaxy S III is out, and that the Note is coming out July 11, let me ask you this: Which one should I get? Any suggestions help ;D
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S3! Lol. The note is bigger than the S3 but I'm more than happy with the size and capability with my S3.

Its a tough choice. My buddy as an att note and it is really cool. Definitely an attention getter. But the s3 is going to be top dog for a while and should have some awesome development for it. Check both out and get the one that fits you best.
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For me, the S3 isn't enough to leave my S2, especially with the price drop of the GNex AND the new nexus devices that will be released shortly, AND the other new phones that will be released shortly as well.
The TMo Note? That depends. Is it based on the Note 2 that will he released shortly, or is it based on the previous Note, putting it behind in rom development and basically another S2 type situation?
The TMo S2 was released so late that development was very, very slow and I see the TMo Note possibly having the same problem.
I DO like the Note, and would have gotten it in Feb had it been available on TMo then. But 5 months later? I'm gonna wait and see what else is coming along.
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Would the Gnex be a good choice out of contract? I have to replace my samsung galaxy s2 because it had a carrier block from Tmobile (bought from craigslist). I just can't shell out >$600 but the Gnex is pretty cheap relatively.

Dattack said:
Would the Gnex be a good choice out of contract? I have to replace my samsung galaxy s2 because it had a carrier block from Tmobile (bought from craigslist). I just can't shell out >$600 but the Gnex is pretty cheap relatively.
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The GNex is a great deal right now. I'm debating getting it as well, but am trying to hold off to see what the Nexus line is going to be like this year. The price will either stay steady, or continue to go down, so there is no drawback to waiting (unless you wait until a point where it's no longer made and out of stock, that is).
The only real drawbacks are it's last years Nexus, with new models a few months away, and the lack of SD card expansion (Google seems to have done away with that on their developer phones, but we'll see if that continues with the next series of Nexus phones).
However, it's guaranteed to get Jellybean (next month, confirmed), and will most likely get next year's update as well.
BTW, I'm only talking about the GSM GNexus. I don't even consider the Verizon version a Nexus device.
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Well I thought about the Gnex for a while and decided that I wouldn't ever get it. I mean sure its got the curved and high resolution display, but its lacking key features like a micro SD card. And in actuality it will be more expensive for me to get the Gnex. So...I'm most likely going to go with the Galaxy S III but thanks for the suggestions!
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Android Revolution said:
The GNex is a great deal right now. I'm debating getting it as well, but am trying to hold off to see what the Nexus line is going to be like this year. The price will either stay steady, or continue to go down, so there is no drawback to waiting (unless you wait until a point where it's no longer made and out of stock, that is).
The only real drawbacks are it's last years Nexus, with new models a few months away, and the lack of SD card expansion (Google seems to have done away with that on their developer phones, but we'll see if that continues with the next series of Nexus phones).
However, it's guaranteed to get Jellybean (next month, confirmed), and will most likely get next year's update as well.
BTW, I'm only talking about the GSM GNexus. I don't even consider the Verizon version a Nexus device.
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What's different with the Verizon Gnex?
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Scoutamis said:
Well since you all know that the Galaxy S III is out, and that the Note is coming out July 11, let me ask you this: Which one should I get? Any suggestions help ;D
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I for one am going to wait til sept-oct too see the note 2 with a 5.5 screen. Which is also around the iphone 5 is set to release which will also means other goodies samsung and other companies will release to go head to head with it. I see no real reason to upgrade now and then want to upgrade again in just a few months, that's unless you have the money to burn like that.

Scoutamis said:
What's different with the Verizon Gnex?
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Simply put, Verizon got their dirty paws on it. Came without Wallet (although it was able to be sideloaded), had some Verizon bloatware, and updates have been a nightmare for users (took months after ICS updates were released for Verizon GNex users to receive them). In fact, Google has since dropped support for it as a Nexus device (CDMA is a dead technology).
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Simply put, Verizon got their dirty paws on it. Came without Wallet (although it was able to be sideloaded), had some Verizon bloatware, and updates have been a nightmare for users (took months after ICS updates were released for Verizon GNex users to receive them). In fact, Google has since dropped support for it as a Nexus device (CDMA is a dead technology).
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Verizon put bloatware on the Gnex?! That's crazy -.-
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Android Revolution said:
Simply put, Verizon got their dirty paws on it. Came without Wallet (although it was able to be sideloaded), had some Verizon bloatware, and updates have been a nightmare for users (took months after ICS updates were released for Verizon GNex users to receive them). In fact, Google has since dropped support for it as a Nexus device (CDMA is a dead technology).
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So the Verizon nexus didn't get 4.1?
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Samsung Galaxy S4 to launch in February: report

http://business.financialpost.com/2012/09/17/samsung-galaxy-s4-to-launch-in-february-report/
Just putting it out there

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http://business.financialpost.com/2012/09/17/samsung-galaxy-s4-to-launch-in-february-report/
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Yep, ZDNet and other sources have the same scoop. Rumored to be 5" screen and quad core - more than likely a similar config to the Note 2.

lol.. I cant wait to see what goodies the new S4 will hold.... My current S2 is keeping my happy, by the time LTE even gets to me in Los Angeles county, the S3 wouldn't be useful for me and I'd have wanted the next S.X model

Can't wait till early 2014. We'll probably have the S6 by then. I like big upgrades, not incremental upgrades.

Sweet
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Glad I didn't get the S3 yet...
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http://business.financialpost.com/2012/09/17/samsung-galaxy-s4-to-launch-in-february-report/
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Well, this basically just stopped me from buying the S3

I'm just, sorta, glad that i don't live in a market with 4g or lte and there's no plans in the future for either. Sad about that but less pressure for my wants and desires..
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I...highly doubt..that the S4 will be released that soon. Samsung's not dumb.
The only reason they would put out a true successor so soon would be if the technologies involved were fantastic enough. In my mind, that would be a 1080p screen and the exynos 5. Those two probably would warrant a quicker push simply to be very far ahead of the pack.
Though I can't shake this feeling that we'll be seeing the exynos 5 in the next nexus, probably this fall. Nexus' are very much reference models, and releasing the first A15 as a nexus just sounds like such a good idea.
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Samsung always gimps the nexus line of phones so that its galaxy line will sell better. I seriously doubt the next nexus will have the a15 soc, probably the krait. Google needs to give someone else a shot on the next nexus cuz Samsung is not trying to sell out its own galaxy line, I'm not impressed with the past 2 nexus devices.
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Wish the new phone was wimax/LTE so I can have a new phone to use till LTE comes out on the west coast.

They shouldnt go with a 5 inch screen. They have note for bigger screens.
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As long as the phones actual dimensions do not get bigger (5.5" x 2.5"ish) then it'll be fine for most people i guess. I envision the phone being "launched" like the galaxy s2 intl' at MWC with actual phones becoming on sale near the end of april/early may. Makes most sense with Sammys 1 year upgrade cycle.

Well seeing I am new to the E4GT. I am enjoying my S2. Come next year, I might be interested in the S4. Hopefully it will have newer features and improvements to make the phone stay very popular like the S2 and my old phone HTC EVO 4G. So far I am enjoying Samsung over HTC.
Now lets see this holiday season if Samsung and HTC throw dirty balls at Apple to delay the I5.

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Samsung always gimps the nexus line of phones so that its galaxy line will sell better. I seriously doubt the next nexus will have the a15 soc, probably the krait. Google needs to give someone else a shot on the next nexus cuz Samsung is not trying to sell out its own galaxy line, I'm not impressed with the past 2 nexus devices.
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Its google's decision for the specs, they're trying to support more SoC and prove a point its not about power but software. Samsung simply just makes it. If was up to Samsung we would've seen an SD card support already for the nexus
line. I just hate their plastic built.
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I think Samsung releasing a S4 would be a good way to give the iPhone 5 some good competition in the first and second quarter of next year.
Why else would the be pushing the S3 right now? They want to sell as many S3's as they can so they can still finish out this year in the lead of all the competition. Then release the S4 to start the year next year.
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The next new software feature that the S4 will have is called, "make puns and insults about iPhone". My favorite feature lol..
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Are there still plans to release a Nexus version of the S3 in the fall? I remember reading about a few Nexus devices being available from Google by the Holidays.

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Are there still plans to release a Nexus version of the S3 in the fall? I remember reading about a few Nexus devices being available from Google by the Holidays.
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Thought all the Nexus devices for this year were being done by Motorola Mobility (other than the Nexus 7)...?

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Thought all the Nexus devices for this year were being done by Motorola Mobility (other than the Nexus 7)...?
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That's really just an assumption more than anything else. Considering that most devices have well over a year of development cycle, and that the Google-Motorola deal wasn't finalized too long ago, it probably won't be until next summer that we see the fruits of the relationship.
Samsung still seems like the clear favorite for the next nexus, considering only their manufacturing prowess. HTC has too many problems right now, and LG's just don't sell well. Now Asus...I could really get on board with an Asus made phone. I'd argue they are on a similar plane as Samsung, albiet a slightly different one. Samsung's big advantage is their experience as a fab and foundry. Asus obviously has a celebrated PC motherboard heritage. Both are very good at engineering and design.
Could you imagine a joint-device between them? It will never happen, but I would weed-wack my grandmother for an Asus engineered, Samsung sourced and manufactured, Google coded device.
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Galaxy Nexus now or wait one year?

I have the OG Droid RAZR with grandfathered unlimited data on Verizon. My next upgrade is in May 2014. A local retailer has the Verizon Gnex at only $430 (full price, new.) So I am asking Gnex owners whether you would spring for the Gnex now, if you were in my position, or wait one year to see what's available then. I like my OG RAZR, but the Gnex is appealing to me.
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Wait. The gnex is a nice phone but it is a year and a half old.
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Thanks the good advice. I'm going to wait to see what comes out.
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You're better off waiting, the galaxy nexus is showing its age and is quite likely to lose its official support from Google soon.
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Jhall8 said:
I have the OG Droid RAZR with grandfathered unlimited data on Verizon. My next upgrade is in May 2014. A local retailer has the Verizon Gnex at only $430 (full price, new.) So I am asking Gnex owners whether you would spring for the Gnex now, if you were in my position, or wait one year to see what's available then. I like my OG RAZR, but the Gnex is appealing to me.
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You could go on craigslist and buy a used one in good condition for half the price of that. And u will be OK till may. 430 bucks for a phone that's that old is ridiculous if u ask me.
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this phone is starting to show its age when you begin playing more modern games or if youre performing heavy multitasking
id say you should wait it out a bit

What's wrong with the Nexus 4 btw?

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What's wrong with the Nexus 4 btw?
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If I weren't stuck in a Verizon contract, or if Verizon offered this phone, I would definitely be interested in the Nexus 4.
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Jhall8 said:
If I weren't stuck in a Verizon contract, or if Verizon offered this phone, I would definitely be interested in the Nexus 4.
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Mm alright, To answer your question: don't buy the Galaxy Nexus. It's a great phone but it isn't worth 430 dollars - anymore.

430 is nuts. Buy one from here if you really want one.
http://swappa.com/buy/samsung-galaxy-nexus-verizon/us

Just picked one up for 150 on Craigslist. You can get S3's for under 300.
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Jhall8 said:
I have the OG Droid RAZR with grandfathered unlimited data on Verizon. My next upgrade is in May 2014. A local retailer has the Verizon Gnex at only $430 (full price, new.) So I am asking Gnex owners whether you would spring for the Gnex now, if you were in my position, or wait one year to see what's available then. I like my OG RAZR, but the Gnex is appealing to me.
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$430 for a Smart Phone is just unbelievable, I personally don't know what I'm going to do when I want to get a new phone ( I currently have a Galaxy Nexus with Unlimited Data). I guess I will be a couple generations behind and wait a good year and a half. I can justify buying a smartphone for $200 dollars. You can actually buy a new Galaxy Nexus on Ebay for $200.00 I would do that if you need a phone right now.

I appreciate everyone's advice. You have some very helpful people in this forum!
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Since you like your current phone and not in a hurry; I'd say wait for the Nexus 5. It's unlikely to be revealed on tomorrow's I/O but should be released by November or something, and should come with Android 5, So it's worth the wait and I believe you could get an unlocked version from Google Play Store for less than what you are willing to pay at the moment.

like the person above said, I suggest you wait until the next nexus comes out in November. Plus, $430 for the galaxy nexus is outrageous and you could get it for $200 in craigslist or ebay.