While those with GSM networks in other parts of the world are enjoying their Samsung Galaxy Nexus superphones, Americans await its arrival with bated breath (and some heavy breathing). First-look reviews have been fantastic and whenever something is delayed it fuels desires even greater. Many sources can't figure what the price from Verizon Wireless for the Nexus will be while those who sell unlocked models are raking in big bucks.
Once again Best Buy showed a little too much, too soon, in the Circular section there is the Verizon Samsung Nexus Prime 4G LTE for $299.99 from November 27- December 31. Of course, today is November 27 and that sale date did not come today. The name of the phone has been changed to Samsung Galaxy Nexus, therefore we can assume that the description was from an earlier date and auto-scheduled to run today. Everyone now is sure that yes the Samsung Galaxy Nexus has been delayed.
Retailer NegreElectronic tweeted that they will have Verizon Galaxy Nexus on December 9.
If you really really have to have a Samsung Galaxy Nexus, you can buy one unlocked for a premium price but this will not have the super fast 4G LTE access of the Verizon network
The unlocked version will work with AT&T and T-Mobile networks and sold-out within in 16 hours from eXpansis and has also sold-out from importer MobileCity at prices around $700. If you still want to buy a Samsung Galaxy Nexus, now, you could also buy an unlocked version on eBay for $839.99 or more with free shipping. Some sellers will let you have one for over a thousand dollars.
Kevin C. Tofel was so enthused by rave reviews he bought an unlocked Samsung Galaxy Nexus so that he could use it while traveling overseas.
If you wait a few weeks, you will be able to buy the Verizon 4G LTE version subsided from Verizon Wireless for either $299 or $199 on sale with a two year contract.
While most were eating turkey the Android spies uncovered a Flash animation that showed the Samsung Galaxy Nexus for $199 with the same branding as the Verizon Black Friday branding. Is the $199 a Back Friday sale price or the true price? The animation lead speculators to wonder what the real Samsung Galaxy Nexus price will be. We made it one of the best Black Friday deals that never happened.
If you want to buy a Nexus today you could shell out $999 or wait to see what it will be on December 8, 9 or later. Recent Tweets suggest a December 8 release date.
Happy with the Rezound and not looking back!
There is so much speculation on release date and pricing that it's hard to believe what you read. I hope it's released soon because I am starting to lose interest.
Where in the Best Buy circular is the Nexus Prime. I just went through the circular twice and can't find it.
It's in the mobile buying guide.