GibbsFactor Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 Yeah but Sprint's WiMax service blows compared to Verizon's LTE network. Just making sure everyone knows that WiMax is in fact true 4G where LTE is not. I've heard bad things about Sprints WiMax and I experience how fast LTE is first hand so I'm with you. I just don't want WiMax to get a bad wrap because of Sprint's poor use of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdiamond Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 I just don't want WiMax to get a bad wrap because of Sprint's poor use of it. Big fan of WiMax? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GibbsFactor Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 Big fan of WiMax? Not a huge fan, just not happy with Sprints implementation. For the record, true 4G standards are probably going to be LTE Advanced and 802.16m (wirelessMAN-Advanced). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popeman38 Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 Just making sure everyone knows that WiMax is in fact true 4G where LTE is not. I've heard bad things about Sprints WiMax and I experience how fast LTE is first hand so I'm with you.I just don't want WiMax to get a bad wrap because of Sprint's poor use of it. Care to explain how WiMAX is "true 4G" but LTE is not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticksboi05 Posted December 1, 2011 Author Share Posted December 1, 2011 Just making sure everyone knows that WiMax is in fact true 4G where LTE is not. I've heard bad things about Sprints WiMax and I experience how fast LTE is first hand so I'm with you.I just don't want WiMax to get a bad wrap because of Sprint's poor use of it. LTE Advanced is indeed 4G but yes, the first LTE networks released were not technically 4G. But then again, you could say the same about WiMax. The updates to both systems allow for theoretical rates of 1 GB/sec downstreams and 100 MB/sec upstreams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoodBits Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 I was thinking about picking up the RAZR this weekend but now I figure I'll wait a week so I can compare it with the Nexus, Rezound, and the Droid 4. Also haven't completely ruled out an iphone yet but the Verizon double data for 4g promo is selling me on the android phones. First smart phone btw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GibbsFactor Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 Care to explain how WiMAX is "true 4G" but LTE is not? LTE is third generation technology. However, it is true that WiMax does not satisfy every standard of 4G. However, WiMax has been considered fourth generation for a few years. It was the next big thing in mobile networking. True 4G isn't here yet. 802.16m and LTE Advanced will be true 4G. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popeman38 Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 Just making sure everyone knows that WiMax is in fact true 4G where LTE is not. I've heard bad things about Sprints WiMax and I experience how fast LTE is first hand so I'm with you.I just don't want WiMax to get a bad wrap because of Sprint's poor use of it. LTE is third generation technology. However, it is true that WiMax does not satisfy every standard of 4G. However, WiMax has been considered fourth generation for a few years. It was the next big thing in mobile networking.True 4G isn't here yet. 802.16m and LTE Advanced will be true 4G. By definition, 4G means fourth generation. LTE is indeed fourth generation. So is WiMAX. True, the wireless industry has been held to a standard of 100Mb/s moving and 1Gb/s stationary to qualify for "4G". But that will in fact be 5G because it will be fifth generation hardware. Verizon Wireless can tout LTE as true 4G because it is the 4th generation wireless platform they have deployed. Same with Sprint and WiMAX. And what AT&T is deploying. TMobile on the other hand..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew_Fl Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 Possibly December 11th for Bestbuy at least. http://www.tomsguide.com/us/Galaxy-Nexus-Release-Date-America-Best-Buy-Verizon,news-13370.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoodBits Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 Rumors today are it is going on sale Friday at Verizon stores. I hope that's the case, I'm planning on going to the store Saturday to compare a few phones but likely go home with the Nexus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slacky McSlackAss Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 I'm rather happy with my 4S and am kinda glad I didn't hold out for the Nexus. My Droid Eris would have been smashed to pieces by now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinz4Life12 Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 yea i'm hearing december 9th is the date. i just got an ipad 2 that i'm really happy with but i'm definatley going with the nexus over the 4S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoodBits Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 yea i'm hearing december 9th is the date. i just got an ipad 2 that i'm really happy with but i'm definatley going with the nexus over the 4S Well, it's Dec 9th and still no Nexus on Verizon. Despite the fact they announced it a month and a half ago and it's on sale everywhere else in the world. And not a peep from Verizon or Google about when to expect it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@DCGoldPants Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 My dad walked into the Bethesda Verizon store today to ask why it wasn't released. They couldn't give him an answer. Then he said "But its already reported that the phones have been delivered" and the guy smiled back without answering. Not sure what the hold up is. I've read that its verizon wanting one more weekend of Razr sales before putting out the Nexus and then 4. Then I also read the network isn't ready to handle the stress. So, I don't know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoodBits Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 My dad walked into the Bethesda Verizon store today to ask why it wasn't released. They couldn't give him an answer. Then he said "But its already reported that the phones have been delivered" and the guy smiled back without answering. Not sure what the hold up is. I've read that its verizon wanting one more weekend of Razr sales before putting out the Nexus and then 4. Then I also read the network isn't ready to handle the stress. So, I don't know. I got a similar response from the Verizon people on Wednesday when I joked about going back into their stock room to check it out. I know it's already there. I'm not buying their ****ing RAZR, give me my Nexus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoodBits Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 My dad walked into the Bethesda Verizon store today to ask why it wasn't released. They couldn't give him an answer. Then he said "But its already reported that the phones have been delivered" and the guy smiled back without answering. Not sure what the hold up is. I've read that its verizon wanting one more weekend of Razr sales before putting out the Nexus and then 4. Then I also read the network isn't ready to handle the stress. So, I don't know. I got a similar response from the Verizon people on Wednesday when I joked about going back into their stock room to check it out. I know it's already there. I'm not buying their ****ing RAZR, give me my Nexus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticksboi05 Posted December 9, 2011 Author Share Posted December 9, 2011 Sigh, Dec. 15 is the rumor now. What a travesty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@DCGoldPants Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 They are cutting it close for the holidays. I've been holding on to my blackberry for months now. Good news is...all the discounts I've racked up...the phone is going to be at least $125 off. Maybe more if a certain flyer shows up in the mail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoodBits Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 They are cutting it close for the holidays. I've been holding on to my blackberry for months now. Good news is...all the discounts I've racked up...the phone is going to be at least $125 off. Maybe more if a certain flyer shows up in the mail. That's pretty sweet. At least you already have a smart phone. I'm rolling with this right now: I'm TRYING to give them my extra $30 a month for a data plan but they won't sell me my phone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@DCGoldPants Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 nice. My blackberry storm is limping along. Probably wouldn't pass the NFL concussion test right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinz4Life12 Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 Well, it's Dec 9th and still no Nexus on Verizon. Despite the fact they announced it a month and a half ago and it's on sale everywhere else in the world. And not a peep from Verizon or Google about when to expect it. yea totally lame. apparently all the stores have them in stock and the new release date is the 15th. sorry if this is already mentioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinInsite Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 I'm TRYING to give them my extra $30 a month for a data plan but they won't sell me my phone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoodBits Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 yea totally lame. apparently all the stores have them in stock and the new release date is the 15th. sorry if this is already mentioned. I've heard the 15th as the new rumored date, but haven't seen confirmation. Has it been confirmed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@DCGoldPants Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 they won't confirm a date at all. Instead on the day its released the ads will just hit the web and air. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinz4Life12 Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 nothing confirmed yet, but apparently there have been a few people that walked into the store and were sold the phone by mistake. i go here for all my news: http://androidforums.com/samsung-galaxy-nexus/401681-official-galaxy-nexus-pre-release-thread-12-9-leak-isis-wallet-cause-delay-1568.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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