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[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JoeyGuard:
what mobile city said

sales@mobilecityonline.com to me

show details 1:17 PM (7 hours ago)

Hello

Yes, we should get the phone after May 1st. You can change the credit card information.

Thanks.

Kristina

Sales Executive

Mobilecityonline.com

Tel: 212-964-4444 ext. 214

Email: kristina@mobilecityonline.com

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[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tublah:
Hope that means EARLY May 1 is when they'll get it. Lord I hope they don't raise their prices dramatically like Negri did.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] itsjusttim:
That 32gb version looks amazing! Why can't they just come with tmo usa radios... Any news on tmo version?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tublah:
I decided to go with MCO -- hope they end up being cheaper than Clove. Thanks for all the suggestions, everyone! *Fingers crossed that MCO ships their phones the week of May 1 or sooner!*

Plus, Clove wouldn't take Discover. I've gotta have my cash back! :)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BoostedSR20:
I also just put my order in with MCO. Decided to go with them after reading some of the comments here.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AllGamer:
agree... still waiting impatiently for the T-mobile USA version as well
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ndnesh:
Ha ha :) everyone is waiting for this phone my friend. Only in this case, we are sure that the wait is definitely going to be worth it :)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] itsjusttim:
What if tmo usa hacks it up though.. Thats what in worried about
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dhruvmalik:
I think TMO and ATT will add their own software, perhaps the search button and thats it.

I dont see Sammy changing much of the hardware otherwise.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nixguy:
as long as it has AWS support, i'll be happy...you can always load other images...but the frequency support is what i need..
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] itsjusttim:
Also curious is tmo usa version will also come with at&t bands also... Kinda like what the lg phones are doing. "future proof"
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mickliq:
Does MCO bill the card in advance? I have a pre-order at Expansys since they don't.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BoostedSR20:
No, they don't. Only when its in stock. They also send you an email to ask for conformation when its in stock on any orders over $100.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MikeyMike01:
It's just a Captivate with a bigger screen.

With the SGS2 I'm paying for a considerable upgrade.

Besides, donations have the purchase completely covered.

Sent from my Captivate
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dhruvmalik:
Looking forward to you getting the device. This means that we will have some good ROM's right off the bat.

Thanks for you efforts. It is truly appreciated. :)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rwc3b:
For those of you ordering oversees (from UK, for example) what are your plans, if any, if the phone has issues? I hear that it's such a hassle and costly to return the phone for repair. I don't even know if warranty is valid or not.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kreoXDA:
I did not yet order from overseas ,but want to try to answer.

You do not get any warranty if you are buying a grey phone (imported to the US market from a different market)

some sellers may include on their own a month warranty or something - check their web site. you would have to mail it back to them.

if you have a grey phone and need it serviced, you would have to have a friend in the country where the phone was sold, you would ship it to that person, that person would go service it with Samsung.

I further believe that some of those grey phones may be marked grey in Samsung database,and would not carry any warranty even in the country where you dealer acquired them. Like if Samsung finds out a batch of 2000 phones intended for the UK market was instead smuggled to the US, they would mark IMEI's and serials of all the phones in the batch as grey.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rwc3b:
so after months of reading all these lovely posts that have convinced me to get the SG2, you go step on that dream. thanks a lot. :)

i'd like to take a chance but it's tough to justify at the phone's price level when there's no guarantee of having it repaired, if needed.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bclark:
Where did you pre-order from if you did?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tublah:
I'd look into something like SquareTrade.com -- I emailed them today to ask specifically about the Galaxy S II (i9100) international, unlocked phone. Here was their response:

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Thank you for contacting SquareTrade.

We also offer 1 year of coverage for unlocked cell phones sold on eBay and any other retailer or retailers website,

Hope that answers your question! You can also reply to this email or call 1-877-WARRANTY (1-877-927-7268) US & Canada only, 24/7.

Thank you,

Fern

SquareTrade Care Specialist

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[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] eallan:
Nice!
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bluetoothless:
How much enjoyment have You, Chance, DG, and others gotten out of Captivate.....considerable; agreed?

INFUSE not only offers bigger screen, but 50% more sub pixels, hopefully accurate GPS, 0.2 ghz and camera/video additions/improvements.

Use Navionics for occasional marine gps and accuracy is my only dissatisfaction with Captivate.

Will get SG2 FROM AT&T when it arrives to compare/replace Infuse. Apparently my LTV with AT&T is high enough that retentions promise to allow both early upgrades.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] imbapanda:
Good thinking on square trade. I think they only insure up to $600 though. Hopefully the unlocked phone won't be more than that in the US.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rwc3b:
That sounds like a good deal. I might go with this.....

But what about ensquared? Anyone know about this one? Apparently, it's phone-specific and cheaper
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RMXO:
Shame Infuse isn't coming out sooner. I was planning to pay full price for the Infuse & then use my upgrade on the SG2 when it came out.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tublah:
I'd check to be sure - but it looks like Ensquared doesn't cover manufacturer defects.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MikeyMike01:
I didn't.

And this warranty thing is throwing a wrench in things.

Sent from my Captivate
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bluetoothless:
Looks like shortly arriving Infuse might be in your future......;-)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rwc3b:
an email from Clove says Samsung offers a two year warranty on the SGS2. I wonder if that's enough?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bluetoothless:
On Facebook:

Any word on if/when AT&T is going to be getting a version of the Galaxy SII?

AT&T

- not at this time. But if that ever changes - we'll make an announcement on the main wall. Thanks!

on Tuesday
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RMXO:
Crap, looks like the Infuse will come out before they possibly add SG2 down the road. If I can find a SG2 32GB for a good price, I'll just buy it from them & hopefully use my upgrade when & if SG2 comes out for ATT.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] netnerd:
screw clove.co.uk !

this is the last time i buying from them!

i emailed them and said handtec is selling cheaper, will you match the price?

they agreed! but i just saw my credit card activity, they charging me their regular price!

also last time i order a WHITE sony x1 from them, they sent me a BLACK sony x1 !

UPDATE: clove did match the price. my mistake!
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rwc3b:
Did you try emailing them either time to try and resolve the issue?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] netnerd:
handtec 444.98gbp shipped = 729.93$

and clove regular price 456bgp = 748.01$

but citibank is showing 737.26$ ??

wait, i just realized. 729.93$ + 1% international fee = 737.26$

so clove did match the price. my mistake! :mad:

(going to edit my original post now)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kreoXDA:
The Infuse's 1 core CPU (a feature of SGS1) but SAmoled+ (a feature of SGS2) makes it hard to say where it belongs, the SGS1 or SGS2 family. I would call it SGS1.5 :)

So here is my wild unsubstantiated guess:

AT&T will release the Infuse with its 4.5 inch SAmoled+ in May-June time frame, will totally SKIP SGSII as we know it now, and will release SGS2.5 in the Fall/Autumn to better fight iPhone5 on VZW also released in the Fall. That SGS2.5 would include the same SGS2 CPU (2 cores), but Ultra Amoled 4.5 inch that is rumored to be uHD resolution and to have some new features for bright light handling, and potentially 3D thrown in for good measure.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RMXO:
You're probably right with your prediction. Like I said, I'll probably be forced to buy from an online dealer due ATT taking longer to officially sell.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] samven582:
I think I will just wait until Amazon USA starting selling this phone but who knows when that will be :(
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MikeyMike01:
They sell the i9000 right now.

Anyone have any idea how long after launch they started selling that?

Sent from my Captivate
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] merkman:
Just an FYI for those looking to get the i9100...

I placed a pre-order for the Galaxy S II 32GB through handtec.co.uk about two weeks ago. I had a little trouble with the bank, as they didn't know I was ordering a near $1000 phone at 4:30am before I went to work. But I dealt with their email and phone call, and placed my order.

However, handtec.co.uk wanted more info. It started with a copy of my drivers license and a business card from work. But when I used a company scanner, and it didn't come from MY e-mail account, despite my putting the case number in the subject... they said they never got it. Fine, I worked with an IT guy to get the e-mails from the server, and sent from my e-mail instead.

A week later they e-mail they want the images in color. Not having a color scanner, I indicated this was going to be a problem. Perhaps a photo they said? Fine... I shot a picture and sent it in.

A few more days pass, and they e-mail back that it's not clear enough. Can't I take a BETTER picture they say? By this point, I've jumped through a bunch of hoops, they have my money, and I'm concerned about what they are trying to do with my license that they need an EXACT picture. After all, I've NEVER had to provide so much info for ANY other purchase, including computers purchased from GERMANY!

So I reply that I'm at the end of my rope. They have my money, my info, and have gotten the last dna sample they are going to get. Either ship my phone, or refund my money.

30 minutes later I receive an e-mail that my credit card will be refunded in the next 5 days, and that my order is cancelled.

Now, my last e-mail was not the most kind, but this truely was some of the worst customer service I can imagine. NONE of the extra information was requested at the time of my order, and they seemed to only be LOOKING for a way out of my order from the moment I placed it. I hope no one else needs to have blood test to deal with this company.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BoostedSR20:
How many people in the US have actually pre-ordered this thing? Skimming down the thread it doesn't seem like many have. I'm curious how many of these things are going to be around at launch.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rwc3b:
I pre-ordered from Clove. I tried to order from Amazon.co.uk since it was cheaper but they don't ship to the States
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rwj5279955:
I put my order in from Handtec as well. I also got a request for extra info. I called the credit card company and got the transaction I.D. Hopefully that will be good enough, as I used my girlfriends debit card to order it, and the name on my e-mail and card are different. We'll see if I have problems this week as they never got back to me on Friday. I'll check back in and let anybody interested know though. I really don't want to cancel the order though.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BoostedSR20:
Any guesses when we will start to get our units? I ordered from MCO, so I'm guessing they have to get a shipment of units from the UK after its released there, then ship to me. So maybe the 2nd week of May?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
Hopefully everything will sort itself out for you guys that ordered from overseas.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] brandenk0:
Does anyone know out of all of these companies which one has the best insurance policy? That is one of the main reasons I've been holding back on pre-ordering the phone from anywhere. I'm ordering from the US if that helps.

Also from the US based companies (mobilecity and negrielectronics) do they have a good reputation?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pinkthesink:
I pre-ordered from Clove about a week and a half ago. The email confirmation I recieved a few minutes later indicated I would need to verify my order/identity if it was my first time purchasing.

You are given two options, A & B.

Option A, was to call my bank and get an authorization number. I called the bank, and they had never heard of such a thing.

I emailed clove a color scan of my drivers license (option B) in pdf format, and asked if they needed anything else and if I was all set.

I recieved an email from them a few hours later, to which they said they got my license and I was all set.

Now I'm just waiting, playing with my new Inspire and Captivated until it arrives.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] demo23019:
how do you figure you cant do 3G on tombile with the phone

it supports HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lancez:
T-Mo USA uses 1700 for up and 2100 for down
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lancez:
i was wondering if you paid by credit card or paypal
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pinkthesink:
Credit Card. I don't recall the Paypal option, but it could have been there.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BoostedSR20:
Why are the overseas places asking for the extra identification?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lancez:
Same reason as you buy groceries, they will ask you to show your ID.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BoostedSR20:
Ummmm, ok.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rwj5279955:
I don't have an issue with them checking identities, It just seems like a different business practice in the U.K. Than the states. You can place an order for thousands of dollars and no one bats an eye.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] brandenk0:
bump for my question
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RMXO:
post removed
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] brandenk0:
The Inspire 4g is the US version of the DHD. You're probably thinking of the Infuse.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RMXO:
You're right. I did confuse it with the Infuse.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ok_Kaleidoscope5109:
not only that the 2100 for tmobile down is not the same 2100 euro/asia uses. they are classified as different CDMA bands and in reality its like 2001 vs 2002mhz or something. there is a division. just like the 700mhz band will be split into 3 bands... stupid US... ugh
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bobloblawsum:
It is just for international orders, they don't want to send a phone abroad to someone paying with a stolen credit card and then have the original owner of the card do a charge-back when the realise.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BoostedSR20:
Just thought of something, will we need an adaptor for the charger? Will MCO send one?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] demo23019:
Found it for $499 place is located in NY not sure of reputation...ect

http://electroprise.com/samsung-i9100-galaxy-ii-quadband-3g-hsdpa-gps-unlocked-p-2792.html

SO bummed no 3G for tmobile i really wanted an international verison this time around
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nomisunrider:
The grammar on that website is horrid. Looks pretty shady...

Edit: I found this http://www.resellerratings.com/store/ExoticPhone_GSM_International_Inc
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kreoXDA:
I am about 20 block away, and they offer local pickup:) May be I should pay them a visit.

But I think 90% chance these are scammers or really shady sellers. They will probably have these in stock 3 days after we hear that a truck with SGS2 shipment was held up in London. :)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rwc3b:
just picked up for one for 15 cents on eBay. granted it was from Hong Kong but it's worth a try, eh?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BoostedSR20:
Yeah good idea. I'll get one now just in case.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] apwhitelaw:
Man, $500 I would go for that, but as another user posted, there is a website with reviews and it has 5/10. Every user gives either 1 star or 5 stars.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rwc3b:
I emailed them asking if I can come to the store to look in person. Awaiting their reply.

Looking at their address (a suite in a building), it doesn't seem like a very reputable shop. We'll see...
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] teh_pwnage:
this SCREAMS grey market to me... DON'T TRUST IT lol
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] apwhitelaw:
So is $700 from MobileCityOnline.com the best deal I'm gonna find?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Swisha7:
any feedback on gsmnation.com?

gsmnation.com/samsung-galaxy-s-ii-i9100.html
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Success100:
I'm interested in this also. One that will work with T-Mobile and be 4g capable. Don't think the unlocked ones available for preorder will work on tmob bands right?

Sent from my damn Fo-GEE!!
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] brandenk0:
No the SGS2 only works on At&t.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Arcadia310:
Does the SGS2 support T-Mobile Edge bands? I know someone personally who says he's going to pick one up for $475 on Friday and he thinks it'll have full 4G T-Mobile support. I don't know who gave him that information but that's terrible wrong. :confused: I'm thinking of picking one up though for review then just selling it back on craigslist. As long as it gets Edge on TMO I'll be fine.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] intruda119:
Look up 1 post
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] brandenk0:
It gets Edge but doesn't work with 3g.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kreoXDA:
Disregard whatever mocking sh1t I wrote here, I apologize.

T-Mob would get voice and Edge, would not get GSM. You would think Edge is enough - I would not like it though.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Arcadia310:
Is Edge the 800 band?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pulverizer:
Follow wikipedia they said that

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T-Mobile_USA#Radio_Frequency_Summary

T-mobile USA 2g frequencies are may be 850/1900 band
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kreoXDA:
Also, people here used this Clove blog post for more info on US providers support

http://blog.clove.co.uk/2011/04/12/samsung-galaxy-s-ii-umts-frequencies/
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rwc3b:
where in the world can your friend find one for $475? And on Friday?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kreoXDA:
Most grey shops in manhattan do business from "hole in a wall" type places. These guys are actually on 50-something floor of the Empire State Building (a myriad shady small businesses in there).

PLEASE LET US KNOW when you hear back from them. I may pay them a visit if they admit they have new devices in.

All imports in the US - if they are not sold by providers or by manufacturers, they are grey, and do not carry any warranties, and are not guaranteed to work with your SIM card, etc, etc.

It is either getting a grey phone now or waiting unknown period of time for a real phone.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BoostedSR20:
+1 This place is $200 less than MCO. (I already have an order in there) I would feel fine buying from them if an XDA member actually went there.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kreoXDA:
I was considering doing a bulk purchase from them for a few willing XDA members - but then I do not have time to deal with this and do not have a wish to assume any financial responsibility :)

Besides, not clear if they have anything, and if they do, how "grey" it is.

If they confirm to RWC3B they have stock or expect it reasonably soon, I will contact them for many more details personally :)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chimpert:
Hey guys... thanks for all the info on where to buy and stuff. I just had one question for you folks...

I've never bought a phone online before, but im being told by some friends that I will be charged additional Tax (13% for ppl in Ontario, Canada) for any item received over $20. Do you guys know if thats true? or do the shippers mark it as a Gift under $100?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BoostedSR20:
I was actually gonna mention that in my last post and didn't, I would be willing to pay an XDA member to pick one up and ship to me. Whats tax in NY? 6%? That would be $530, I could pay them $550 and still come out $150 ahead of my MCO order.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kreoXDA:
there is a Canada thread going on somewhere here :)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MikeyMike01:
It's 8.75%.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kreoXDA:
That member would have to ship it to you him/herself, insured, could be that extra $20 right there. And then if there is anything wrong with the grey phone there will be two enemies here on the forum :)

I was thinking of opening every box and popping in an AT&T card to check the phones if the shop allows to do it. But this still does not guarantee the phone is fully functional - the price is just too low to believe it is not some crippled factory-discard.

... [have many more to say, but its a waste of time since we do not even know the stock situation]

let's give it some time
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kreoXDA:
as a New Yorker, I can assure you the sales tax here is 8.875% :)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BoostedSR20:
Good lord...
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MikeyMike01:
Any old USB->Wall adapter should be fine.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MikeyMike01:
In Manhatten, yes. On Long Island, it's 8.75%.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BoostedSR20:
Yeah thought of that last night. Retard moment. :(
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kreoXDA:
It is different all over the New York STATE. In New York City where their shop is located the tax is 8.875%. You Long Islanders have lower sales tax because you are already bogged with freakishly high property taxes, to pay like $100K/year average to your cops and teachers :)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rwc3b:
Just called Electroprise/Exotic Phones. Apparently they're out of stock. He said to call Monday. I asked how many will be brought in and he laughingly said i don't know.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kreoXDA:
I wonder what was so funny...

Anyway I sent an email below :) let's see what they say
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] arjun90:
Here you go...

Hey everyone, have you tried considering this site?

http://www.mobilecityonline.com/wireless/store/productdetail.asp?productid=27671

They are based in New York City.

The only downside is the

Warranty Terms:

This product does not carry a US Warranty.

If you are in urgent need, I'd say pay the extra tax, but if you can wait it out 'till the official US release, then be patient. =)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BoostedSR20:
Looks good, lots of luck getting an honest answer on all that though.