Samsung Galaxy S II

angel01

fionny wrote: »

Ill leave meteor if 3 gets the Galaxy S2 first, in some ways im hoping they do as Im getting a bit tired of Meteors lack of 3g coverage, although im not looking forward to the awful indian call centres 3 use.

I really hope the networks bulldoze on fast with this.

I mostly use the 3 forum now on boards to get things resolved

Rowley Birkin QC

I regularly use 1GB plus of my 2GB allowance every month.

Buddy of mine has an iPhone on PAYG with no data package, never has data services switched on, may as well have a Nokia 3210 at that stage!

Scotty #

Breezer wrote: »

I'm liking the look of that battery an awful lot.

Extra screen size will eat that up. I wouldn't be surprised if it actually performs worse than SGS1. Only 150 extra milliamp for about an extra square inch of screen. 4.3" is a lot of screen to light up!

Breezer

Scotty # wrote: »

Extra screen size will eat that up. I wouldn't be surprised if it actually performs worse than SGS1. Only 150 extra milliamp for about an extra square inch of screen. 4.3" is a lot of screen to light up!

Supposedly the new screen is more efficient. I'm not really worried about it being no better than the SGS1, if the new battery allows it to equal it then job done IMO.

5500

Getting fed up with my DHD so will be using it as a second phone and just pre ordered the sgsII from clove, hopefully its not a let down!

reb73

The Samsung Galaxy SII is listed for €844.99 on expansys.ie with a likely shipping date of 18-Apr-2011! :eek:

Will be interesting to see what the prices on contract are likely to be..

Hecklar

Jayzuz, thats stupid money. surely thats not going to be the actual retail on these things. its double that of the 1st galaxy s.

fionny

Nah they are probably putting a "safety" price on it, I reckon it will be around 200 with a 12month contract on meteor anyway *fingers crossed*

RonnieL

I got my Galaxy S in the carphone warehouse last year and I don't think any of the networks had it at that point (open to correction) so maybe that'll happen again with this phone? My current contract isn't up til July so I'm not in a massive rush. I paid €99 up front for the S on a 12 month contract at €35 a month with meteor so hopefully the S2 won't be more than €200 up front.

fionny

Cool beans ill keep an eye on the Carphone Warehouse for it then!

RonnieL

fionny wrote: »

Cool beans ill keep an eye on the Carphone Warehouse for it then!

I just asked them on twitter if they have any dates or pricing info. I don't anticipate a detailed reply but if I get any info I'll post it here.

reb73

RonnieL wrote: »

I got my Galaxy S in the carphone warehouse last year and I don't think any of the networks had it at that point (open to correction) so maybe that'll happen again with this phone? My current contract isn't up til July so I'm not in a massive rush. I paid €99 up front for the S on a 12 month contract at €35 a month with meteor so hopefully the S2 won't be more than €200 up front.

Reckon the S2 will start at €99 (highest monthly fee) and upto €249 (lowest monthly fee) on contract with most carriers with 18 month contracts.. Got my Galaxy S on 18 month contract last june for €49 with Meteor (€69 without discount) at 50 monthly, but go lucky with Meteor messing up their T&C's (bless the boardsie(s) who helped bring it to our attention:D) so on billpay smart lite now and can change at a month's notice!

RonnieL

reb73 wrote: »

Reckon the S2 will start at €99 (highest monthly fee) and upto €249 (lowest monthly fee) on contract with most carriers with 18 month contracts.. Got my Galaxy S on 18 month contract last june for €49 with Meteor (€69 without discount) at 50 monthly, but go lucky with Meteor messing up their T&C's (bless the boardsie(s) who helped bring it to our attention:D) so on billpay smart lite now and can change at a month's notice!

Is that loophole still open?! I'm on contract til July but always happy to get out early, like I did with O2 last year (again thanks to Boardies!).

fionny

Sorry to throw this off topic, but what was the loophole? Im on the 35euro (12month) tarrif could I drop it to the 30euro one without modifying the length?

reb73

RonnieL wrote: »

Is that loophole still open?! I'm on contract til July but always happy to get out early, like I did with O2 last year (again thanks to Boardies!).

Don't think so.. If my recollection is correct, the changes in terms and conditions usually allow only about 30 days after which they are implicitly in place and cannot be contested. Think the loophole was voided sometime around 21-Aug-2010

reb73

fionny wrote: »

Sorry to throw this off topic, but what was the loophole? Im on the 35euro (12month) tarrif could I drop it to the 30euro one without modifying the length?

When carriers need to change terms and conditions, they are required under European Law to allow customers on existing contract to void the contract without any penalty if they do not agree to the revised terms and conditions.

See this to get an idea of the infamous loophole and there was another similar one in late oct 2010, the thread is here

fionny

Cheers, ill keep an eye out for changes in future and jump on it! Especially seen as soon as the Galaxy S2 is out ill be entering into a new contract and freebie out would be brill!

RonnieL

Looks like three uk will have the Galaxy S II in May: http://www.three.co.uk/Phones/Coming_Soon

fionny

MAY! What the hell! That's no good! hahah

I want it now! I thought Sammy said it was available immediately.

Well spotted though!

captainbirdseye

Expansys is due to have SGS2 on 18th of April
http://www.expansys.ie/samsung-i9100-galaxy-s-ii-16gb-209114/

dunleas

captainbirdseye wrote: »

Expansys is due to have SGS2 on 18th of April
http://www.expansys.ie/samsung-i9100-galaxy-s-ii-16gb-209114/

OMG at a price!!!:eek:

Breezer

dunleas wrote: »

OMG at a price!!!:eek:

That won't be the price once it hits the market.

thomasj

it probably will be on the expansys website!

sure look at the price of the iphone 4 16gb on the expansys website
http://www.expansys.ie/apple-iphone-4-eu-black-16gb-200810/

BWT availability date on the expansys site has moved out to the 20th june

fionny

What a load of rubbish, I hope June is waaayy wrong...

DRice

isnt this phone out on march 4th??

fionny

Doesnt look that way Drice.

Cableguy

Here we go again - another new phone and another loooooong wait before any phone operators have it available for customers.

Still using an N95 (My favorite ever phone) an jumping ship to Android. Ive been waiting awhile now for a decent replacement. This could just be the one!

fionny

Ya its a pain in the box :P

Bother with it too is the "next" phone will be announced by the time it comes out and ill be all like hmm maybe ill wait and so on :P I wouldve bought the nexus S if it had been out in December like it was supposed to be...

john.martin

This phone looks the biz - i just hope that Samsung wont take the piss on the price...

john.martin

A bit of good news... http://www.unwiredview.com/2011/02/24/samsung-galaxy-s-ii-to-cost-e548-ship-in-may-in-switzerland/

fionny

Nice find, fair play.

cullenswood

my Dutch isn't the best but I see nothing about an FM Radio in that spec

Cableguy

cullenswood wrote: »

my Dutch isn't the best but I see nothing about an FM Radio in that spec

Dont panic it has a radio see full spec here

Also available for pre-order in the UK for the 31st of March but for a hefty 649 pound sterling....

Breezer

I pre-ordered off Clove. They weren't supposed to charge my card until price and shipping date were confirmed, and I'd confirmed. They did. 700 bleeding euro! Anyone else get caught with this? I've emailed them to see wtf they're playing at anyway.

fionny

Breezer wrote: »

I pre-ordered off Clove. They weren't supposed to charge my card until price and shipping date were confirmed, and I'd confirmed. They did. 700 bleeding euro! Anyone else get caught with this? I've emailed them to see wtf they're playing at anyway.

Ouch,

Breezer

I can't edit my original post unfortunately, but I've just heard back from Clove. Apparently this is the preauthorisation for the transaction. The money is held for 5 days but not actually taken from my account, after which it's returned to my account.

Which would explain why the transaction hasn't appeared on my statement, even though my balance has reduced by €700.

I hope this clarifies things, apologies to Clove, which from what I've seen on this forum is a very reputable company.

fionny

Still a bit silly doing this so early in the day, it would make more sense to do this 1 week before the dispatch?

Over the course of a month my balance could change a bit!

Sleuthy

I don't have a smartphone yet but was on the verge of buying a Samsung Galaxy until I heard about the new version. Do you guys think Meteor will get it? If so, do you think it will take forever. I am so impatient and want it now but don't want to move networks.xx

Cableguy

Sleuthy wrote: »

I don't have a smartphone yet but was on the verge of buying a Samsung Galaxy until I heard about the new version. Do you guys think Meteor will get it? If so, do you think it will take forever. I am so impatient and want it now but don't want to move networks.xx

I would take a rough guess and say that you wont see this phone until May at the earliest and when you do it will cost top dollar to. Unless you want to pay through the nose for this sim free dont think you will be seeing this anytime soon......an the wait continues!

john.martin

http://www.mobilewhack.com/samsung-galaxy-s-ii-appears-on-amazon-germany-for-pre-order-at-e599/

Nevermind_

Damn I was hoping it would have a FM broadcaster to go along with the FM radio for use in the car!!
why cant they put one in considering the n95 had it 2 years ago

fionny

At a guess to keep size down, also to drive accessories.

Not to mention those are illegal in some countries and also given the fact that bluetooth streaming is mucho better.

chazbat1

I woudl very much like this phone, but as usual I would say we in Ireland will suffer and be probably 6 weeks behind UK launch, I am on O2 and am due and upgrade soon, should I hold out or go for the Galaxy S?

roarlad

i spoke to someone in Carphone warehouse in the sandyford store, he said that the phone isn't even in the coming soon section of their monthly shopper's guide, which means it will be May at the earliest.

fionny

chazbat1 wrote: »

I woudl very much like this phone, but as usual I would say we in Ireland will suffer and be probably 6 weeks behind UK launch, I am on O2 and am due and upgrade soon, should I hold out or go for the Galaxy S?

I would wait were I you.

BopNiblets

Do Meteor do upgrades, might be an option? SGS I up to SGS II!
Or if Vodafone get it I might switch back to them as I'm in my front room now and only have 1 bar, there's a reception black hole over where I live!

fionny

Upgrade's sure they do... but you'd have to run the majority of your contract by which time there is will be a newer phone on the market....

Were I you if you wanted to change networks id look at three, they are WAAAYYYY cheaper then rip off vodafones ****ty tarrifs.

Atomic Pineapple

€ 694.99 to pre-order on Expansys!

http://www.expansys.ie/samsung-i9100-galaxy-s-ii-16gb-209114/

valdigre

Expansys always had crazy prices for their stock, but I guess we don't have that much choice here, do we?

fionny

valdigre wrote: »

Expansys always had crazy prices for their stock, but I guess we don't have that much choice here, do we?

Once again... that isnt a crazy price, this is a brand spanking new phone and that price is unsubsidised.

Look at the fruitphone 4:

http://www.expansys.ie/apple-iphone-4-16gb-uk-black-200797/
or
http://store.apple.com/ie/configure/MC603B/A?mco=MTgxNTgyMjI

Thats a phone which has a flawed design and is restricted up the yin yang aswell as being 7 months on the market.