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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] reallybigwaffle:
Got mine from Best Buy here in Charlotte, NC. They price matched Wal-Mart's price as well. This thing is awesome. I know this conversation has probably been beaten to death, but I was torn between this phone and the LG Thrill. I figured the GSII would have more custom rom options. What is everyone's opinion on that?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] MisterEdF:
Costco around here won't anything without contract. Does yours?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] ngocdao:
Had the Thrill before this. Everything is better on S2
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] _kansei_:
just walked over to the at&t store a couple blocks away, they have plenty of Galaxy S II in stock. For anyone in Seattle, that's the Harvard Market (Pike and Broadway) location on Capitol Hill, though I'm sure the Pacific Place and the one at I think 5th and Union probably have them as well, they're all corporate ATT stores.

They had two display models and they both had serious cracks in the casing already. I'm not at all a phone case kind of person, but with the SGSII I'd need to be.

I'm giving some thought to buying this at the unsubsidized price, as I have an HTC Inspire I picked up only about 2 months ago.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] WillyWonka23:
Anybody know if this phone will be available in white?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] joshyy_rey:
Hope my AT&T does this...our best buy didnt have any and the AT&T store is closed on sundays :mad:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] ngocdao:
Doubt it. IF it will, probably avail much later.

This happens with all color alternative models..eg: torch, xperia, etc..
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] shaxs:
Called 4 stores in the Austin TX area. They arent getting the phone in this area and they can "direct order" one and I will have it in 3-4 week. All Best Buys are sold out in the area. Costco didnt get any. Sams Club doesnt have any either. Called a few WalMarts and they didnt have any or were clueless. SO frustrated right now.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] apexi350z:
Just saw this thread, it's 50% off for the phone from AT&T

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1286281
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] paleman27:
YES. I just bought mine!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] prp190:
Amazon

Just get it on amazon. I called all the at&t, best buy and walmart stores yesterday. Decided to wait outside best buy for couple hours today to buy it for $199. But somebody posted the $150 amazon deal today and it changed everything. Its free 2day shipping + no tax (I am from austin as well)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] shaxs:
The problem is you will loose your unlimited data if you have it like I do. Im going to be in San Diego Wednesday so I called the one closest to my employer. They had a lot. He said I could call Tuesday night and they will hold one for me until close Wednesday. Really frustrating that I have to go to another state to pick one up.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] ap3604:
Yeah but its for new and adding a line customers (not upgrades for current customers). Unless, of course, someone can figure out how to have Att match this for upgrade customers as well? ;)

Also for new and adding a line customers this deal is waived activation fee as well + free overnight shipping :)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] kinubic:
picked up my phone from best buy lol i got the last one xD! was able to keep my unlimted data plan too ^^ they wud price amtch walmart only if they store had it in stock :3 said i had 30 days to find / get credit back :3 !
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] p51d007:
It's why I buy phones now off contract. I don't want to give up my 900 min/month unlimited data, unlimited everything else, not to mention selling my soul to at&t for another 2 years. I've been off contract a year, prefer to keep it that way. I'm sure eventually they will catch up and take it away from me, but I'm keeping my "plan" as long as I can. I bump right up against the 2gig/month data every month for the last 12 months, and right around 1800 minutes of voice a month (I'm in my 50's, voice is still king for us old farts LOL)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] shaxs:
If you upgrade through ATT you get to keep your unlimited data.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] prp190:
[Status] Sold out

Sold out on Amazon.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Harbinger1080:
Aw, that sucks. Mine has already left the warehouse, and is going to be here a day early- Tuesday now :)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Kadin:
Nice! I would have ordered it on Amazon last night if I'd known this. I won't be in town Wed to pick it up so I just had BB pricematch Walmart. Ah well, glad you're getting yours early though. :D
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] p51d007:
Did something change? I was under the assumption that if you changed something, such as a phone, that would "constitute" a change and you would lose the unlimited everything?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] prp190:
Already got it

I already got it (will be here wednesday). I was waiting for this since last several days and was about to camp out at Best Buy in the morning for couple hours. I ordered it first thing in the morning when somebody posted the deal.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] shaxs:
Nope, I upgraded to a Thrill 2 weeks ago (returning for a SG2) and I kept my unlimited data.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] foxbat121:
Not sure about unlimited everything. But you do get keep the unlimited data as long as you don't leave AT&T or change to a different data plan. You can keep upgrade. Change your phone plans and everything else.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] foxbat121:
The major difference between AT&T version and international version is one with warranty, one without. It's your call.

The international unlocked version also have quad-band 3g/4g radio compared to AT&T's tri-band 3G/4G radio. You may also don't need to root the phone in order to use the tethering without paying extra. But without a warranty, that's a big gamble, IMO.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] teiglin:
As I understand, the international version has no NFC, while the AT&T version has an NFC chip but no software support (so eventually it should). Then there are the obvious physical differences--physical home button on international vs. search button on AT&T, and a couple extra mm thickness on AT&T. Seems like the AT&T branding will save you a few bucks as well.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] nohcho:
im pretty sure ATT corparate stores do not do price match.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] bluetoothless:
Have read posts mentioning trade-ins. Which vendors accept them?

an INFUSION of REALITY
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] nohcho:
Thanks for heads up. I called the 4th avenue store and the girl that answered the phone pretty much had no clue what she was talking about. She stated that their store was sold out. I then asked her if she could look up in the system which store in Puget Sound area had them in stock. She replied "well i personally would not know which store has them in stock." Thats the point dummy, LOOK IT UP IN THE SYSTEM.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] dontknowa:
Can you use that no commitment phone on other carriers like T-Mobile?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] SPIDERTECH:
FYI, The international is advertised by Samsung as having NFC.

http://www.samsung.com/global/microsite/galaxys2/html/feature.html
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] gtg465x:
Only in certain markets, like Korea for example. Don't think any European units have it, which is where most of the international ones you can get in the US come from.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] aimfire72:
Yup, I have one from Germany, no NFC. Apparently the Indian versions also have NFC.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] tbong777:
I decided to buy the international version after owning the CAPTIVATE.

1. I am on the dumb phone Unlimited Data for $10 a month as ATT has no record of of the devices even gave them the actual IEMI. 3G is fast enough for all media streaming. WiFi is everywhere anyway. Work and home.

2. Custom ROM development was better for the International versions. Most was ported to the ATT version though. Cognition is a great custom ROM being developed on the ATT version for the International version.

3. Warranty issues do not matter with the savings from the data plan. I have never owned a phone in many years that needed warranty service and I don;t buy insurance.

4. I can upgrade buying iphones and selling them more than paying for the International versions.

The issue is now the I9000 SGS II prices have been raised to $800 on NewEgg I paid $649 for mine.

Accesories are not an issue and readily available I have a few chargers and samsung batteries but I don't use cases or screen protectors since I switch devices every 18 months or so. I don't mind a few nicks for the convenience of the slim pocket phone and slick screen.

I cannot see buying an ATT branded phone again. Always used unlocked Nokia N series before the Captivate,

I have no interest in NFC at the moment and by the time it has it's bugs worked out the SGS III or IV will be out
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Boobie Watcher:
AT&T did price match the wal-mart online price of $148.....those people at AT&T make commision off the phones they sale....of course they are going to price match!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] schwalbach:
This is somewhat dumb, but anyways on Amazon you have to upgrade to some b.s. 4g data plan. They aren't going to force that on me at AT&T right?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] bmozaffari:
If I were you and really wanted the phone, I would buy it off contract and then use my upgrade in April to buy a newer AT&T LTE phone.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] ngocdao:
4G speed or 4GB data?

all smartphones require a data plan...

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or break TOS agreement... lol
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] sweetboy02125:
How you tell them $148? Website shows 164.99 and that's what i got.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] dayv:
You will have to get them to call a Walmart store, 148.88 is Walmart in store price (in most areas anyway, cause someone posted their Walmart in store price was around 175 or something.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] :
Well I have the cast to buy a GS2 outright, I just want the cheapest place that I can walk in and buy one (dont want to buy it online). Its looking like Walmart... unless Costco gets it and they throw in a slew of accessories like they did for the Bionic.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] RockRatt:
Just yesterday I had to work with ATT's department to work out my billing, found a few things on my phone, the wife's phone, and one of my kids phone that was adding about $45 a month for things we never signed up for. So they refunded me for the 2 months they were activated.

So while talking to this special department I was able to get my 1400 minutes grandfathered in unlimited data on two of my smart phones and the two dumb phones monthly bill lowered to match what I found sprint would offer me for basically the same plan. So it is now $190 a month compared to the $230 a month I was paying (without the things that got added on as they weren't part of what I was paying each month). So LOOOONNNNGGGG STORY short is while on the with them I asked a couple things about upgrading and they said there are some stores TRYING to tell customers that they can't keep their unlimited data plans so IF that happens she said don't argue but immediately call ATT and get it fixed with them. She said I can tell them it is listed as a PRIVATE unlimited data plan also. I also asked about how it will work when they upgrade my area to the 4G Ltd network. She let me know that OLD phones will have to be upgraded (like the razor v3 on my account) since they will be shutting off the 2G and we will ONLY HAVE the 3.5G (her words) and the 4G Ltd to be able to be accessed. On that note I asked if I would HAVE TO get onto a 4G plan and would lose my grandfathered unlimited data plan and she said NO because it is the PRIVATE PLAN and will be switched over. This is the FIRST person at ATT that actually seemed to KNOW anything in all my experiences with them. I cannot remember what department it was but something like repartition or something like that. So just what I was told. So NO losing my unlimited plan when I upgrade to the SGS2 sometime this week.

Sent from My KickAss Captivated CM7 OC'd 1.5Ghz/Undervolted
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] MikeyMike01:
I dunno. Gonna find out today. Don't see why they wouldn't.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] gtg465x:
Target doesn't sell off contract, so it wouldn't be that unusual.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] ngocdao:
Retention department?

I dont understand the logic in sales associate not wanting to give you the unlimited data plan. It pays out more commission, and since everyones trying to hold onto it, that basically guarantees him zero chargebacks.

As for your Razr not working on the 'newer' towers... that will be many years from now.. Trust me.

Short story: AT&T had this old legacy blue group of customers that were on a reaaalllyy old network, and it was like a decade after the introduction of 3G did they phased it out

I wouldnt see how that would be an issue though. All customers who were on 'old' network were offered compatible devices for FREE NO CONTRACT and these werent your atypical free contract phone...

Lastly, AT&T is not verizon and you wont lose your unlimited just because you didnt switch to 4G before it was phased out.

When they upgrade your area to LTE, your GS2 will not be able to 'access' that network as mentioned..

Secrets!!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] :
Please let us know what you find out form Costco... Im in the same boat as you.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] igolfchip:
Just went to 2 local AT&T stores... wouldn't pricematch Walmart.

All stores saying they are out of stock and AT&T system showing 2-3 weeks to ship (backorder).
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] SPIDERTECH:
I just got mine from an AT&T store and I brought in the walmart listing from their website. I asked about the price matching and the woman I worked with said they normally don't, but she would ask her manager. She came back and said they would price match it if I got an accessory to go along with it. They didn't have any cases I wanted and I didn't want to settle on something so I got a screen protector for $25. So by getting the screen protector I essentially ended up saving $10.

I'd rather get a $25 screen protector and still save $10 than pay the full $199.99 +tax on just the phone. It's a shame they didn't have the HDMI adapter though, or else I would have got that one.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] gtg465x:
I'll sell you the HDMI adapter that came with my Infuse. $100
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] ceo.mtcl:
Same here.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] vmartinez39:
Buyer's Market, wow, I'm actually excited about this phone. I'm T-Mobile user.

The only reason I'm looking to get the Galaxy S2 is because of Straight Talk Prepaid. Got that whole APN, and how to use unlimited everything and configure it to any device, including unlocked Androids. All my Android Phones are T-Mobile and get no 4G when using the ST SIM.

Also, decided that my next phone has to be one of AT&T Radio/Frequency. Don't get me wrong, I hate AT&T with a passion. But its hilarious that they gouge their customers with expensive plans that everyone on this post hangs to dear life to whatever plan/Service as long as possible. So yes, AT&T gouges it's customers but sells itself short for Prepaid companies like Straight Talk and Tracfone.

Also this isn't an endorsement to any of those companies. Customer service is terrible, and I'm breaking TOS by using the SIM on another device. But who cares.

I want this phone, but dishing another 500+ and then beg AT&T to unlock it will be a nightmare. Might as well pick up international version. Who knows still weighing in.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] foxbat121:
Went to both local Costco and Walmart. Costco won't sell you a phone without a contract.

Walmart just had the shipment come in and they have yet to setup any dumy unit or price tag yet. $520 is the out of contract price and I bought one.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] MisterEdF:
Just came back from Costco here in NJ:

A) They are not carrying them at this time and he's not sure when (or if).

B) They NEVER sell devices without contract.

C) The 90 day return allows you to get the same phone, a different phone or a refund within 90 days (however after 30 days you can't "return" your 2yr. contract)

Manager said those are "company policies" but he also said some kiosks may "screw up the policies" so YMMV.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] :
Hmm, thanks for the info. I may go see if AT&T or BestBuy will match WalMarts off-contract price. Id rather pay $520 instead of $550.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] nuwayman:
Where is it $520. I went to Walmart website and buy it out right said $579.99. Is it different price in the stores? I too am thinking buying it outright. Not eligible for upgrade till December and early upgrade price was 450 which is stupid to do. Pay the little extra and no resign.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] creepyncrawly:
Yes, $520 in store price for off contract. Upgrade price is $148.88 in store, 164.99 on the website.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] :
According to Android Central, its $520 non-contract price.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] grumbled23:
Bought mine from AT&T today for the upgrade price of $199 but they gave me $100 worth of accessories.

*Casemate case with the kickstand - nice a little thick but it works.

*Bluetooth Headset

*Car Charger

*Screen Protector

Case and the screen protector - I keep

Headset and Car Charger --> ebay

Maybe I get $40-$50 for both - so net price about $160 with a case and screen protector

I am cool with it
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] MikeyMike01:
Guess I'm going to Best Buy then... I got a 10% off single item coupon in the mail.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] gijoe69:
Is anyone else that ordered from amazon wireless showing ship date Nov 16th?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] MisterEdF:
I have been thinking about purchasing outright as I have done with my last couple devices but now that I think about it I don't see the advantage,

Pay $550 or

Pay $200 (or less)

Why not pay the $200 (or less) and if you decide you want out of the contract pay the ETF ? $200 for the phone and less than $350ETF if you cancel is no different than paying $550. Plus (in most states) you only pay tax on the $200 (or less) so you are spending LESS money in the end. There really is no advantage to pay full price unless I am missing something (or you are buying it to use on another carrier from the getgo).

If you want another phone in a few months, sell it for a profit and then buy one at retail.

The way I used to do it was when I was ready for a new device I would add a second line, then cancel the first line and pay the ETF and sell that phone. With Google Voice you can port your main number to them and never lose your number or port it to T-Mo pay-per-use which cancels the line, pay the ETF then start a new account and port your number back.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] pokey9000:
Verified from a corporate "premier" store that no Austin AT&T stores have it this week at all. I was able to get the only one a nearby Walmart had for the aforementioned $148.88.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] shaxs:
I was told this "market" wasnt getting it at all. You could only order it and have it delivered.

I was lucky to find one at Radio Shack however.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] :
Radio Shack told me $649 to buy it outright. I promptly asked two more times "how much?!?" before hanging up on him.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] SPIDERTECH:
How exactly did they GIVE you $100 worth of accessories? That had to be a individual store special. I went to one today and they weren't giving away anything with it.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] RockRatt:
I stopped by a best buy in my area and they ONLY got three and sold out the launch day. I called another store and same thing. I then stopped by a Walmart and they didn't have it in stock. Called 5 ATT stores and they all said they did not and do not have any in stock that it was online orders only. I called another walmart and they have 1 in stock. WTF is wrong with ATT and everyone else here in So Cal not getting stock or more stock? I BET YOU they will ha e enough iCrap 5's when it is released. I hope I can get mine on Friday or I will be extra pissed. All the stores told me there is a 2-3 week back order on the SGS2.

Sent from My KickAss Captivated CM7 OC'd 1.5Ghz/Undervolted
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] joeybear23:
I am traveling in NorCal right now, and to my dismay none of the ATT stores will be getting this phone (according to the few mgrs I talked with). WalMart does not have any in-store in this area either (though they all have the demo units) and Target is selling for 199.99 and will not honor a price match. So I went to WalMart.com to get the $165 price, and if I want it shipped to my hotel in NorCal the state of CA wants $50 in sales tax. So I had it shipped home for $13 instead and I will get it when I get home.

Man the logistics of this release have been miserable. You would think the big players in the mobile phone game would have their **** together by now.

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WalMart.com still has them in stock... but it's $165, not the best deal out there, but they are available.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] hd779:
Got lucky, 1 Wal Mart store in my area had it in stock, also happened to be the seemingly least likely store to have one. Walked in and a demo was up and they only had one in stock, I was shocked as it seems only at&t stores had them in this area (south western west virginia). The phone is beautiful but now I gotta find a case for it, anyone have any suggestions?a
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] p51d007:
Sometimes I think if it were up to at&t, they would ONLY sell the Apple devices.

Heck, walk into any corporate store and everything screams iphone, ipad, bla bla bla. I stopped in a corp store Sunday to look at the SG2. The lady store drone said they sold out, but she preferred the iphone and couldn't understand why I would want an android. LOL...yeah, keep up that kind of mentality.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] schwalbach:
I don't get where people are getting all these upgrades. I talked to two AT&T stores they both said they WILL NOT price match anything but AT&T website and can't price match anything but the AT&T website even. And giving away $100 of free stuff? How are you guys pulling this off
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] joeybear23:
I think the difference is the store they go to. AT&T branded stores have much more to work with than the "Authorized Resellers" and no, not all stores with a big AT&T logo that only sells AT&T is an AT&T Branded store... in fact most of them are not.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] RockRatt:
WELL I worked it out and picked it up at the ONE FREAKIN STORE (Walmart) that had it. Got to charge it though and play with it later. $148.88 before tax and a total of $168 or something.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] :
Everywhere in California that does have them, they all want 600+ for the phone off contract... what a rip off.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Coldheat1906:
Target

Just to let everyone know, most Targets have about 4 to 5 Samsung Galaxy S II's instock.

I know the Target in Grapevine Texas does.

Also Target takes trade-ins, so if you have any other older phones bring them in and they will give you a Target Gift Card in which you can us on the purchase of your new SG II .

For example I got $98 for my Captivate.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] joeybear23:
Hate to rain on your parade, but you could have gotten twice that on eBay.