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"doesn't work for diddly if you join a wifi network thats what I'm talking about. major issue. and please notice, its one that feathers verizons nest. start running movies, they're going to make money." Well may be you should learn how to setup your WIFI network or how to configure the phone to access an network. I've never had any problem accessing networks whether at home at work or in public. I have a whole list of saved networks that I automatically connect to. When I walk into Barns & Noble I connect to their network. Of course some networks require authentication and authorization but you either open a web page or enter the password or both. I never heard of anyone having problems connecting to WIFI so it sounds more like user error.

" 4G LTE is not ready for primetime is most of the issue. " What are you talking about. I'm using 4G in a semi rural area and it works great and when I'm in the city it still works Great. Yes it uses more battery but I have been able to deal with that pretty well. It's reasonable new technology so I don't expect it to be perfect but it certainly is ready for the market and I'm using it every day. Verizon has rolled out the best performing 4g with the widest access. It's a brand new technology that only became available when? Last year... They are doing pretty well given the difficulty at rolling out a completely new technology across the entire continent.

Wow I am amazed at the level of whiny complaints. You had a trial period you could return the phone but you didn't. If the phone was so bad why did you keep it. I've had phones I found I didn't like so I took it back within the trial period and exchanged for one I did like. You people act like Verizon held a gun to your head. I'm not a Verizon shill but I've had phones from almost every provider and have stuck with Verizon because their customer service was good and because they had good coverage everywhere I lived and worked. And when I did have problems the CS Rep took personal responsibility to see that my problem was resolved. The GNex is a great phone but when you buy it they tell you right up front how many days you have to return it. And yes the phone is simply a set of radios with a computer attached so software is 90%. Geeze if you don't like the phone or it doesn't work in your area then take it back and exchange it for something else. I get the feeling that the biggest complainers here are people who are 1) never satisfied with anything and 2) not able to operate the device. I'm sorry but after a while you just get tired of all the whining especially when a lot of it is just ridiculous...

It's interesting that you talk about MAJOR BUGS and poor battery life like this is killing every GNEX out there. Battery Life is a problem for EVERY Smart phone and when on 4G it's even more pronounced. No one gets 15 hours of use with out an occasional charge if they are on 4G and actively pulling data. And  as far as MAJOR BUGS which ones are you talking about. I have had the GNEX since release and yes it's not perfect but it's far better than my OG or DX. I use my phone and often after 10 hours still have 50% charge remaining and this has been a constant. I use WIFI at work and home and 4G everywhere in between and get 8-10 hours with 45%-50% remaining. There are days where I'll get down to 25%-30% but these are not typical.  Pretty much everyone at work is in aw of my GNEX and several are replacing their older phones with either a Sprint or Verizon GNex. The phone is no perfect but I've not had any serious issues. The main complaint is Verizon not pushing out the 4.04 update. I've heard they are waiting on the 4.05 which is supposed to take care of several reported issues and yes it needs an update but I just don't see the GNex as a deal killer for staying with Verizon. I'm sure you have experienced problems but myself and a large following at Droid Life and My Droid World are very happy with the Galaxy Nexus.

I've been using the Nexus since shortly after the release. I have had very few problems with it compared to my OG Droid. The phone is very fast and when people see it they are in aw. The phone is not perfect but I've enjoyed my GNex. The only problem I have is the fact that Verizon will not push out the 4.04 update. My Wife has the Razr which is a very nice phone but I still like my GNex more. I think it's funny to hear people complain and act like everyone else in the world is having problems with the phone. Everyone else is not having problems and on average the phone has no more problems that any other. I follow 2 different sites that are android specific (Droid Life & My Droid World) and overall people are very happy with the GNEX. In fact the primary complaint is not with the phone but with Verizon for not pushing the 4.04 update. So if you don't like the phone and are able to get a different one then fine do so. But please don't act like your problems are shared by every other owner because the truth is they are not. People love the iPhone, or the HTC, or the Moto phones. Great, others love their Samsungs and have had great service. My daughter has the Galaxy Fascinate and can't wait until she can upgrade to the GNEX.