Does anyone know when Verizon will have the Nexus 6 for Pre-Order? Tried going to Google Play store but that failed quick because they sold out in seconds.
Verizon hasn't said anything yet. My theory is that they don't want to take away from their Droid Turbo launch which happened today. The way Verizon thinks it makes sense, however they should know that anyone that has been planning on pre-ordering a nexus 6 will probably not change their mind for a Turbo. Either way I suspect that Verizon will acknowledge the phone and provide pre-orders soon. Only time will tell. I went on chat and asked but they said "they had not been provided any information about that device" so no help there.
No carrier for that matter said any preorder dates/times
T-Mobile is the only carrier said anything about a release, and not a preorder.
I think Google is doing a staggered preorder because they gave carriers majority of the stock available. I think based on T-Mobile there will be no preorder and it will be first come first serve in store and online starting Nov 12.
Yeah there was an review in forbes where the author stated that he was not allowed to do a full review on the phone until november 12th so that date must be go time. Given the t-mobile rumor of being the 12th I wouldn't see verizon being that far behind/ I just hope they actually treat it like a nexus and not lock the hell out of it nor load it with their "useful" apps. A rep at the store tried to steer me towards a g3, note 4, or turbo so I'm curious if it is either him trying to make a sale, or verizon reluctantly selling the nexus 6.
With T-Mobile isn't a rumor. They went on record on multiple occasion from their product manager, and also their press releases Nov 12th is the date for them.
They are trying to make a sale. That's their job. A product isn't out so they will try to get you another product. Sales associates do have a sales performance record. If they sold out on the 6 they'll probably push towards the other devices.
Honestly I am thinking about getting the Turbo if I can unlock the bootloader. Same specs almost, but better battery and smaller screen.
I understand that it is their job to do that. It would have been different if I asked "I want the nexus 6 but do you have any other phones available?" I wasn't interested in any other phones, just was trying to save that guys time and mine. It was a toss up between the turbo and the nexus for me but after owning an nexus before I know that it can be tweaked and customized more than other phones plus it will be first in line for the updates...until next years model but still would be ahead of many others. They may do a Developer edition of the turbo but I heard that it may not happen due to the low sales of the last developer editions of other phones.
T-mobile, AT&T, and Sprint reps will do the same and try and sell you something else if something isn't being carried at the moment. Their jobs is to make sales, and they can't make a sale without having something in stock. If I ran a company I would expect my sales associates to show products similar or available over something that isn't. Now if the Nexus was available then yes it's reluctance to sell the Nexus 6.
Like i stated i understand all that
The Droid Turbo was announced 2 days before it went on sale. The iPhones 6 was announced 3 days before pre-orders were available and 10 days before release.
I doubt Verizon would do any type of preorder on this phone. Not announcing that the phone exists is stupid. A lot of customers would be willing to sign contracts to get this phone. Makes no sense that Verizon is the only carrier that doesn't want to say anything. I understand about wanting the Droid Turbo to get all its exposure but this is just getting ridiculous at this point. I say the Droid series needs to be released in the summer and not in the Fall. Release the phone in July so it's not competing with anything. That way we can all get what we want without any delay. Oh yeah, Google has announced that they will make more Nexus 6 phones available each Wednesday of each month.
"We are getting more Nexus 6 devices in stock as soon as possible. To make things simpler for you, we will work to make more devices available each Wednesday and encourage you to visit the site then."
Per the Nexus 6 device page on Google Play.
The only carrier that said anything is T-Mobile that is worthwhile. No carrier is doing a preorders. T-Mobile is the only one that gave any type of date. Google themselves gave no date for the preorders let along when they'll ship or even announce when they are officially for sale.
What I seen as Well Tidbits when I was Looking into the Nexus 6
That message popped up today. Verizon will carry it... If you don't want to wait there's 4 other carriers that are willing to take your business.
But why doesn't Google have Verizon on that list with the other carriers that say they are going to have the phone in November? Why does Verizon have to be last to get a phone that other carriers are going to have? I just think that it's a great opportunity for Verizon to have the phone available when everyone else is going to have it. Could be a chance for Verizon to make some money. That's all I'm saying. Not trying to be crucified for giving an opinion.
Well I have three ideas on what is going on
1. Verizon is trying to lock it down as much as possible taking away what makes a nexus an nexus.
2. The nexus 6 is compatible with every carrier meaning if they are not happy with verizon they can take the phone and jump ship very easily. Yes the other phones come unlocked but not like this.
3. They also released the droid turbo that has better specs than the nexus and my guess verizon had quite the influence on since the droid line is their baby, so they do not want any phones to overshadow it.
I was thinking I may have to go through google play anyways to get the nexus 6 I want the 64gb version and I have a sinking feeling that they are only going to carry the 32gb version. Just like there was two sizes of the droid maxx and they just carried the 16gb version (though I think they did sell 32gb but for a very short period of time).
I'm going through the play store as well. I've seen videos of Nexus 6 phones with Verizon sims in them and they worked as well no problem. If I can get it through the play store then I'd be one of a few people with a phone on Verizon that Verizon isn't willing to sell yet. That's the best thing I can think of at this point.
Yeah the Play Store version will work with any carrier no problem. The only thing is that I really don't want to spend $700 outright for it. Edge program would have been nice, however looks like Verizon is going to take the pathetic route and mess up their version of the Nexus again. Guess I would have to start saving up and cut some other cost for this month...
They can't mess it up...
The PROBLEM there is only 1 model. Verizon can't change anything without having a new model and have it go through the FCC. That isn't going to happen.
So my question is then...if the Nexus 6 is ONE model only. Would a non-Verizon carrier sold Nexus 6 work on Verizon? Because that could be another possible solution unless it gets locked upon activation at the other carrier
I don't know but feel like they are going to drag out this guessing game, with that announcement on the google play it makes me wonder for it is the 2nd time they left out verizon as one of the companies.
Yeah it is. This is showing Verizon's incompetence on getting what the people want. Yes I understand that the Turbo is a great device, however forcing one to only have that option is just pathetic. I only switched to Verizon in the first place because the Galaxy Nexus was only on Verizon. I am now off contract and if I don't hear any type of announcement or statement about when the device will be available, I will have this account terminated at months end.
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