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So as the galaxy s II will soon be launched in the U.S. i was wondering how many of you people were getting it. I ask this because i dont know if i should wait til next year, which is when samsung has been known to release a dual core 2ghz phone... (is this even trustworthy?)
so i was wondering how many of you guys were getting the galaxy s II or just waiting for next year perhaps, for the dual core phone.
i plan on getting it once its released in the U.S. and when the first samsung phone with a 2ghz dual core processor is released, ill be getting that too. im a phone whore.
I knew once I would get my Captivate, a better phone would come out... Low and behold the Galaxy S II. -__-
The best price I've found for the SGS II is $743 shipped from Handtec. I'm very tempted.
MikeyMike01 said:
The best price I've found for the SGS II is $743 shipped from Handtec. I'm very tempted.
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wouldnt it be a lot cheaper in the U.S once its released?
skeepon said:
wouldnt it be a lot cheaper in the U.S once its released?
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Yes. And you're doomed to delayed updates, no free tethering, no unknown sources apps, less dev support, removed features, etc. etc.
Look at the Captivate compared to the i9000. It's the same thing. And there's no guarantee that the i9100 ROMs will be portable to whatever bastardized thing ends up on AT&T. For a long time the Vibrant could run nothing but Vibrant ROMs. The Fascinate is totally boned.
So if you're interested in any of that, then yes.
Otherwise the i9100 will work on AT&T.
I'm gonna wait out my contract and buy an international S3 model when it comes out. I'm tired of being f*cked by AT&T (week long service black-outs with "no known issues", billing errors, hidden fees, dropped calls, etc.) and would rather jump on an MVNO or something
MikeyMike01 said:
Yes. And you're doomed to delayed updates, no free tethering, no unknown sources apps, less dev support, removed features, etc. etc.
Look at the Captivate compared to the i9000. It's the same thing. And there's no guarantee that the i9100 ROMs will be portable to whatever bastardized thing ends up on AT&T. For a long time the Vibrant could run nothing but Vibrant ROMs. The Fascinate is totally boned.
So if you're interested in any of that, then yes.
Otherwise the i9100 will work on AT&T.
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Why not buy it unlocked and unbranded once it's released in the US? Or will it only be available through the operators...
fldude99 said:
Why not buy it unlocked and unbranded once it's released in the US? Or will it only be available through the operators...
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Another option, if in fact Samsung plans to do that.
I plan on waiting until at least end of the year before I buy a new phone. The captivate really has some of the best hardware around right now even though its not the top anymore.
I kind of want the kyocera echo. But I definitely want some with stock gingerbread. Might just wait and see what device gathers a bunch of support.
can you just buy a international version of galaxy S II and then use it on at&t?
would you have to unlock to do that?
ANd do you guys think the galaxy s III will come out about 2012 may?
and then you're galaxy s3 will be obsolete when the 3ghz processor comes out, just buy now because you'll be waiting for ever for the next best thing.
Wow ~$700 from overseas? That's actually a great deal. Just wish I had that money to toss around. Instead, I'm using $1000 as a down payment on a new car.
Oh well..
I got my Captivate at the end of July so my contract will be up summer 2012 so at the current rate of releases the S3 will be out or some other phone that is so much better at that time will be out.
I'm poor and cheap so I have to buy on contract
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Wow ~$700 from overseas? That's actually a great deal. Just wish I had that money to toss around. Instead, I'm using $1000 as a down payment on a new car.
Oh well..
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Well hopefully your new car will have low payments or no payments, otherwise, you could always skip the car and buy a sgs 2 lol.
little8020 said:
I got my Captivate at the end of July so my contract will be up summer 2012 so at the current rate of releases the S3 will be out or some other phone that is so much better at that time will be out.
I'm poor and cheap so I have to buy on contract
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Well using the poor and cheap is bad, I would say it is smarter because why pay $ 500+ for a phone off Contract if the contract price is $ 200? I have paid on contract $ 500+ for a cell phone and never again *Blackberry Bold 9000 when it first came out*, and the phone started having physical problems 5 days before the captivate came out and ATT let me upgrade a week early with out having to pay an early upgrade fee. I have not had any issues at all with my captivate and it runs fine.
HTH,
Charlie
Nickel Dime Bay said:
and then you're galaxy s3 will be obsolete when the 3ghz processor comes out, just buy now because you'll be waiting for ever for the next best thing.
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by 2013 amd will make a 3watt processor on 28nm architecture, likey multi core. i think that could support 3ghz+ on low voltages, maybe more. they plan to use it in an andriod tablet.
I think I'm gonna get the SGSII, but I'm not sure yet. AT&T is supposed to come out with a lot of new Android phones this year, are they not?
bluemoon1221 said:
can you just buy a international version of galaxy S II and then use it on at&t?
would you have to unlock to do that?
ANd do you guys think the galaxy s III will come out about 2012 may?
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I haven't seen the specs but if it's compatible with ATT's bands then that would be the way to go. You would definitely not have to unlock as it wouldn't be locked to begin with
International phones are not locked to any carier. They have more consumer friendly laws in Europe than we do here in gitmo nation. If I am wrong please tell me.
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People at this forum are starting to test the S2...http://www.nokiausers.net/forum/lounge/40426-my-sgs2-its-way.html
There is a good sidekick 4g for sale here:
http://cgi.ebay.com/New-Samsung-SGH...ell_Phones&hash=item4aac8180ba#ht_1528wt_1135
Its on ebay right now.
What would be a good price for this? Would $250-300 be a good price? Let me know, thanks.
according to t-mobile: http://www.t-mobile.com/shop/phones...x?cell-phone=T-Mobile-Sidekick-4G-Matte-Black
it retails for $379, you can get it as a trade in/upgrade for $79. It's more a 'value is in the eye of the beholder' situation here.
I got this in my email today...
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Now most people would say "Go with the free phone!", but I'm not sure that's what I want. Do you guys this the GSII is better than the MT4G?
Samsung GT-i9100 Galaxy S II 16GB Specs
T-Mobile LG myTouch Specs
Posting in SGSII thread will just get biased opinions since we chose the device over any other
Check the specs get the SGSII
Yea I'm sure since this is in the SGSII section, everyone is for that phone. But why? What makes it better than the mytouch?
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Yea I'm sure since this is in the SGSII section, everyone is for that phone. But why? What makes it better than the mytouch?
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Exynos.
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Here's a video that might help you out..
http://www.phonedog.com/videos/samsung-galaxy-s-4g-vs-t-mobile-mytouch-4g-pt-2/
Lizzy345 said:
Here's a video that might help you out..
http://www.phonedog.com/videos/samsung-galaxy-s-4g-vs-t-mobile-mytouch-4g-pt-2/
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Well he was referring to the SGSII, hot the SGS 4G. S2 is the next generation, and I believe it would dog the MyTouch.
Sorry for the rant I'm about to start...But is this a serious question?!? The new "myTouch" is not a "real" myTouch, LG & myTouch don't even belong in the same sentence. LG is horrible with phone support, just look at G2X, they were on the fence about even updating the thing, I doubt these new POS devices will get updated either. These new phones aren't even worthy as MT4G successors, they barely updated the hardware front, you'll be better off with the MT4G instead of "myTouch by LG". IMO you need to get the SGSII, but not that fake one Tmobile is selling, it's only a SGSII if it's running Exynos under the hood, which Tmobile had taken out for the S3 (SnapDragon). Sorry for getting off topic & ranting, but you need to get the SGSII for sure; take this from someone who has owned many android phones.
Ok so SGSII not on T-Mobile though?
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Ok so SGSII not on T-Mobile though?
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Exactly, go exynos or don't go at all.
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Still thinking T-Mo is the way to go. Now that the price is a little lower too
Get a Samsung Galaxy S™ 4G or NEW Samsung Galaxy S™ II 4G at a SPECIAL DISCOUNT Offer valid for new customers
NEW Samsung Galaxy S™ II
Retail Price $529.99
Your Price $129.99
SAVINGS: -$400.00
Samsung Galaxy S™
Retail Price $399.99
Your Price FREE
SAVINGS: -$399.99
T-Mobile's service any good?
id10terrordfw said:
Exynos.
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The T-mobile one uses snapdragon...genius.
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Ace42 said:
Exactly, go exynos or don't go at all.
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There was a side by side comparison done of the Tmobile SGSII and the international version with exynos. The test was done by androidcentral, and they could not see a difference in performance between the 2 phones. Don't let bias comments sway your decision. Especially from someone using a Sensation...
Quick question, If I were to buy the International Galaxy S 2 (the original), would I be able to use it on Tmobile? What kind of service would I get (HSPA, HSPA+)?
johnston9234 said:
Quick question, If I were to buy the International Galaxy S 2 (the original), would I be able to use it on Tmobile? What kind of service would I get (HSPA, HSPA+)?
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You would be stuck on Edge speeds (2G).
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You would be stuck on Edge speeds (2G).
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What about the AT&T Galaxy S 2? The Skyrocket I think?
What kind of signals would I get off that, HPSA+ or HSPA?
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What about the AT&T Galaxy S 2? The Skyrocket I think?
What kind of signals would I get off that, HPSA+ or HSPA?
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I don't think any of the other SGSII variations support T-Mo 3G/4G frequencies so you'll still be stuck on 2G speeds.
The Hercules is a nice phone but with the Vibrant owners getting the shaft with GB and a ****ty GPS I don't think I could buy another Samsung phone again. I'm actually giving my Vibrant to my brother and getting a Sensation for myself.
The phone above "NEW Samsung Galaxy S™ II 4G", is from T-Mobile and has 4G
SGS2 all the way
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maybe im missing something....? GSII all the way man!!
I had my Captivate stolen, my contract is not up for 11month cant afford to get new phone.... Does anyone have one they don't use that could donate to me, I will pay the Shipping Please let me know... It does not have to be a captivate just an android phone...... It would need to work on At&t or T-mobile Thanks..
Check your local Craigslist listings. There's a cliq and a dart posted where I am even just today at $20 each. That's lower than shipping would be from some places.
I Have been watching craiglist for days now... everything in my area is real high.
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If anyone can help me out please hit me up thanks...
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'Congratulations your order has shipped! With AT&T, you get the nations’ fastest mobile broadband network* and the best coverage worldwide - more phones that work in more countries**."
-Happy camper here
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You, me and 33 pages of other people in the Official AT&T Galaxy S4 Preorder Status Thread are all excited.. Maybe another thread wasn't necessary. I won't hate to much today because I'm thrilled my S4 shipped and I can stop worrying.
I would've thought so, but I didn't see ONE topic on the main page in this forum LoL!