ok i made some inquiries and verizon said i can close my line for $35 fee and i can sign with amazon and they can transfer it into my family plan later (since the family has 5 lines already).
i also just did some more research between the maxx and the nexus and it seems that it all boils down to if ur looking for nicer software and a little better resolution or a good phone and a killer battery - besides that they say the maxx should be getting the latest android software soon.
so if im looking for a great phone with a long lasting battery, u still suggest i go for nexus with a spare battery (.01) over the maxx ($99)?