yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HTC_Spree:
(areamobile.de/news/18376-samsung-galaxy-s2-ab-anfang-mai-im-handel)

So release is expected the beginning of may in Germany!!
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CajunChicken:
Ah, thanks! i hadn't seen this article. sorry for doubting you.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] apwhitelaw:
Well, seems like release will be sometime in May. I don't get my upgrade till beginning of June, so hopefully it will be out around then.

Just wondering, what do you all think of this compared to the LG Optimus 3D? I pretty much set on Galaxy SII until I saw the AT&T Thrill 4G(Which is what the Optimus 3D is called in the US), and it actually looks pretty cool. Obviously the only thing that gets me is the 3D screen and 3D video capabilities.

It seems like it has similar specs to the Galaxy SII(Dual core processor and all) and it seems like it would be nice to have the 3D capabilities. It doesn't have a SAMOLED+ screen obviously, so I don't know if that's a big deal or not(I've never even seen SAMOLED or SAMOLED+ in person).

Let me know what you guys think.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] erahk64:
Optimus 3D has the same GPU as the old Galaxy S, maybe the clock frequency is higher.

So the GPU in the SGS2 Exynos version is probably faster and the GPU in SGS2 Tegra 2 version

could be slower.

GL benchmarks in the links below also indicates that (Optimus 2X has Tegra 2), and Exynos would get even better score if the screen resolution was lower.

But benchmarks can be unreliable, especially on unreleased products.

So it's better to wait for tests of performance during normal usage when they have been released.

GL benchmark Odroid-A tablet with Exynos 4210 (Exynos 4210 is used in SGS2):

http://www.glbenchmark.com/result.j...version=all&certified_only=2&brand=Hardkernel

GL benchmark LG Optimus 2X and Optimus 3D:

http://www.glbenchmark.com/result.j...=2&os=0&version=all&certified_only=2&brand=LG
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ayrokid:
So I just read article samsung is making 2GB RAM module in next month or sthing.....what are the odds we will see SGSII with 2GB RAM? :confused: (I know it's kinda off topic !)

http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/25/samsung-starts-baking-30nm-4gb-lpddr2-chips-packaging-2gb-mobil/
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] martino2k6:
None, maybe SGS3.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] virussnake:
this forum is getting slow at weekends :P

anyway unlocked-mobiles have pushed back (finally) their date to 29/04/11 prior to this change they were saying 28/03/11 lol
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jayrod1980:
I really doubt a us version will be 700 or 800 bucks. Different markets charge different prices. You can't expect that just because the phone is that price in the UK, that it will be that expensive in the states, even if its exactly the same. Cars are a good example of this, even factoring in vat.

That said, I don't think I would pay close to 800 bucks for the UK version just to have it unlocked when it doesn't even have tmobiles us 3g band.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bobloblawsum:
Us or Canadian prices tend to be what the UK prices are, except in dollars. So 600 pounds will probably be around 600 dollars for the us or Canadian version.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tvp2411:
US price will be different, look at tmobile price. All the new phone are 500 each and 200 or 100 with contract. Im pretty sure it will be 500, 600 will be stretching it.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] OhFrenchman:
Don't forget that the UK-prices do include taxes, while advertised US-prices generally exclude sales tax
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shapiro1234567890:
yes, i just want to know when its coming
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] celtichazard:
The people support of handtec say me i dont pay taxes becauce i'm international customer greate!!!
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Papi4baby:
That's still almost 700 bucks.

So you are paying a 100 to 200 premium for an unlock phone.

If you think is worth it, go ahead. Not like you can get a cheaper plan if you buy your own phone. You still have to pick the same plans available to people who get lock into a contract.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bilboa1:
Usually you are also paying the premium through a more expensive carrier charge per month anyway (depends on countries) except your phone is additionally locked

the issue is usually that they carrier charge you nearly as much without a phone (=you buy it unlocked) to discourage people from buying the phone elsewhere.

in some countries (eg germany) this is forbidden and you can get some subscribtions for as little as 12E... per YEAR with some data (like 50megs), a bit more for higher data limits. (most people pay 4x that PER MONTH lol)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tomppi:
750€ here in Finland.. for the 16gb version
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lynx2k50:
Can you give us a link please?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lynx2k50:
Thanks mate.

Here in english:

http://translate.google.de/translat...rodinfo.php?id=16705&sl=fi&tl=en&hl=&ie=UTF-8

Hot ****:
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tomppi:
i completely missed that date info!

guess it's time to go search the couch for some money

.....750€ stupid samsung *mumble*
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] celtichazard:
Hi dude im a Geek and here in my country mexico this caind of devices arrives too late aprox 9 months, and some cases not comes like my i8910 omnia hd here never sale any carrier. this is why i buy at this prices my SGS i have 11 months and here in mexico arrives in december2010 come on!!
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Papi4baby:
Sorry, my comment was geared towards people in the US.

Here the only carrier that will work 100% with this phone is ATT. Tmobile will work but you loose the 3/4G capability due to the base band Tmobile uses.

If you are somewhere where the phone takes too long to get or can actually get a mobile plan cheaper by using your own handset, by all means go for it.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Papi4baby:
Nice.

I'm still a bit upset about the resolution. :mad:
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sarsh11:
I contacted the pre-sales support at Handtec and they told me the device is expected at the end of march or early april.

Was actually gonna go for the atrix, but the screen on the atrix is a complete turnoff according to intital user reviews. Also hoping the camera on this thing is better than the one on the atrix.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] d3sm0nd:
Just ordered mine at a shop in Switzerland... they have listed it as 16gb and the version number is I9100.. so it's with Exynos. Price is about 700CHF
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] martino2k6:
Any chance for a link? Sounds like the best price so far.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] celtichazard:
Link for the Shop on Switzerland
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] d3sm0nd:
http://digitec.ch/ProdukteDetails2.aspx?Reiter=Details&Artikel=209918

Here you go my friend :)

I'm not sure if they ship to other countries...
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] madpete:
I think everyone's bored of waiting :D

Also the Galaxy S forum has gone into meltdown tonight as Official Gingerbread has leaked, everyones over there.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] virussnake:
boot time about 20 secs thats pretty good dont you think :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RO_uejXXr88
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] madpete:
Wow...that is quick
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mansoorkasmi:
Hey Samsung India has confirmed on twitter, it will be releasing SGS2 in April, i tried posting the image link but i am not allowed as this is just my third post.... but trust me it will be available in India soon.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MAJED.y:
That's weird!!

Still 1 month for the release and Clove has already charged my credit card for the 16GB version!

I thought the charging will be at the time the shipment is ready for dispatch!

Edit : see post

# 389
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Beards:
You are quite correct...... They should not charge you until the item is in stock ready for immediate shipment.

You need to contact them to ascertain what is going on?

btw.. Where exactly are they shipping it to?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MAJED.y:
Sure, I'm going to contact them.

The Shipping address to Saudi Arabia via DHL.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Beards:
Thanks...

If you get any issues let me know and I'll try and raise them for you.

In the meantime ~ I have just spoken with my Credit Card Company whom Clove will debit for the order and they have confirmed my card has not been debited.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MAJED.y:
I checked previously My account’s statements in "Pending Transactions" section and there was the £470.

Now nothing!

I thought they charged me, but I checked my statement in details and may bad! "embarrassment" :o

You are right, the “Pending“ was just for check if my Card/Amount was valid or not, and the charging will be as the item on stock!.

Thank you Beards :)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] virussnake:
yes most banks reserve the amount for those ''checks'' (authorisations) at least for 15 days. if the other party never charges the authorisation drops :)

completely normal
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lynx2k50:
Use imageshack and share the link. would be nice if you can make a screeni.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Beards:
No problem.... Glad you got it sorted. :)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CajunChicken:
I went into a Carphone Warehouse yesterday and the guys in there said someone from samsung had come round and said that it would be released in the first week of april with a price 'comparable to the iphone'
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mansoorkasmi:
ya i tried the same way...but i should complete eight post before posting a link & this is my 6th post
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mansoorkasmi:
Uploaded with ImageShack.us

here it is
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mansoorkasmi:
Uploaded with ImageShack.us

these tweets mentions India getting super amoled +
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lgkahn:
doubt you can believe them when they are say they are working on 2.3.2 while 2.3.3 is already being released (or leaked) for the normal sgs (not sgs ii)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] virussnake:
omg this was posted 10 days ago in here

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=995752

come on open your eyes people its not like the original thread is dead and you missed it...
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lembo:
Some prices have now been put on the UK site Mobiles.co.uk for orange and vodafone

http://www.mobiles.co.uk/orange-samsung-i9100-galaxy-s.html

Not bad prices :-)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sckc23:
Thanks for the link mate! the 30 quid monthly plan on vodafone plus another 30 quid for the phone seems a good deal=)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lembo:
This might also come in handy to someone.

http://www.comparemobiledeals.com/mobile-phones/Samsung/Galaxy-S2

No o2 UK yet for me :-(
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jivel:
Yes handy resource thanks. I hear through the grapevine more S II deals will be released later today or tomorrow morning.

My old galaxy s is on ebay as we speak. Still weighing up sim free vs contract. :cool:
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] virussnake:
i am about to sell my htc desire... i dont know what i am gonna do for a whole month without android :P
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] touness69:
I'm already done with my Galaxy S , I've managed to get rid of it for an averag load of cash. I took a Wave for the 3 month of waiting but I alread miss badly android :(

That will be hiroshima when I will get my hands back on android with the GSII
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] virussnake:
i ll propably get out my htc hd2 or even worse if i manage to sell even that i ll have to get my girlfriends old and beat up htc diamond for 2-3 weeks :eek:

anyway i am getting some decent amount of money of my desire so i am not feeling bad about having preordered the sgs2 :D
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] maxnik1:
I sold my HD2 two months ago. I currently own a Nokia N8, which will be replaced with the bad boy aka galaxy SII. :D
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pjfriend:
I ordered mine from Mobiles.co.uk today. It was showing in stock for delivery tomorrow. Just got an email saying it won't be delivered tomorrow now and their site is showing as out of stock. Grrr...
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Beards:
.... and that would not be the first time I have heard of them doing this.

They make excellent fishermen ~ cast the rod, lure you in til you take the bait and then you find out you have been hooked.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pjfriend:
I imagine they had a small stock but carried on taking orders after these had gone. I'll check it out tomorrow; unless they can guarantee a date in the next few days I will cancel. I'd rather wait and give my money to someone who deserves it.

Just wish there was another supplier that use unlocked handsets.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Beards:
Not a chance..... Not in a million years would they have had stock.

All this is is 'brutal sales tactics'. As I have said, it's not the first time I have seen this done this and it won't be the last....

The proof in in what's happening now... they've got your interest and are confident you or someone else will place an order, only for it to pan out and out and out and out..... And by the way, check your credit card as well.... I bet they will have debited your card, even though there's no stock.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pjfriend:
Cheers, not given to let folk mess me about. Will report back.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jivel:
mobiles.co.uk website is really slow for me today?:confused:

Has anyone here had one shipped yet? I know mobiles.co.uk is part of the cpw so would expect it to have stock when they say they do. Im going to give them a ring and ask for expected delivery dates.

Old galaxy is fetching a decent price on ebay so now my decision is based between the Vodafone and Orange deals, similar overall price over the 2 years.

http://www.comparemobiledeals.com/mobile-phones/Samsung/Galaxy-S2?&tab=Pay-Monthly&page=1&sortby=Monthly-Cost&internet=yes

£25 per month and more upfront for the phone or less upfront and £30 per month. The 9 Months Half Price Line Rental deal is obviously the best value but Id need to remember to claim the the cashback (not a mega prob as you just have to send an email).

Decisions, decisions...:rolleyes:
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pjfriend:
I phoned Mobiles.co.uk this morning. They told me that their website hadn't stated next day delivery yesterday and that it was only up for pre-order. It did have in stock on screen when I ordered it but this changed shortly after.

I asked when it would be in and I was told '18th April like all the other suppliers'.

I've cancelled for now as I think they were trying to be sharp but I'll look again when it's supposed to be in stock.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sebring5:
Please release this one-I can hardly wait

Here is a video shot in 1080P from the Galaxy Samsung S II:

http://www.phonearena.com/news/Sams...-out-in-Russia-at...-HTC-Meetup-video_id17828
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] madpete:
Thats good considering its in a dark room...

I'm not sure which is more pleasing, the video quality or the woman with her butt checks out :D
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] virussnake:
18th??? now thats a first fingers crossed
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lakitu:
Thought you were kidding about the butt cheeks........glad you weren't. Yeah it's not bad considering that's pretty demanding lighting conditions.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] madpete:
Its interesting that Carphone Warehouse and Mobiles.co.uk who are both owned by the same company, say April while everyone else says May.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Beards:
Hate to say I told you so but what did I say.

Never trust anyone who adopts these tactics. I've seen them do it time after time.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MarkusPO:
i was in the cpw on tue, and asked when they'd be getting them in... they looked on the computer and didn't know anything about it as it wasn't showing in the soon-to-be-getting stock.

i'm guessing this is bs. cpw and all its other sub companies are known for shady and poor customer service.

i'm peeved that they're the only store selling the nexus s for uk and is part of the reason why i never bought one.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] madpete:
I asked in phones4u today, was told mid april...maybe it will be here a little earlier than we thought after all.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] virussnake:
were they certain?? the sgs2 doesnt even show up in their website...
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] madpete:
Well he seems to be, I asked when, he said I think we've been told mid April. I then asked how sure he was, so he went off and came back with the store manager who confirmed that they had been told mid April.

So thats now, CPW, Mobiles.co.uk and Phones4U that have said mid April....I'm actually starting to hope it might be early myself now.

Oh and I pre-ordered my phone from Handtec the first day it was put up for pre-order, since then I have emailed them every couple of weeks to check the ETA, from the start they have maintained that they are expecting stock mid April. Believe it when I see it tho.

Im not sure whether to believe them or not but their customer service always reply very quickly and curtiously. As Beards has said they do charge your card when you order, but thats not a problem for me as Im not about to jump ship.

Cant wait to get my phone and to see how all this pans out.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] virussnake:
last time i checked handtec was saying late april early may:confused:
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] madpete:
Really?!?! They have been saying April to me, I have asked 3 times now :confused: I will email them again.

Like i say I take it with a pitch of salt anyway, im dug in and prepared for May...if it comes earlier then that will be great.

edit: just fired off an email to them asking if they can confirm when they are expecting stock, will post back.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] virussnake:
please keep us informed with their new answer
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] madpete:
Will do.

By the way, its listed on Phones4U now...no date tho.

http://www.phones4u.co.uk/shop/shop_contract_details.asp?ItemKey=503837&intcid=ComingSoon_Position 3
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] banttu:
What it seems to is that in Finland we will get the SAMOLED+ version with Exynos.

And the price seems to be the same as the good old SGS had. I bought it straight when it came.

Unlocked 600euros, the cheapest price. The SGS II seems to have the same 600 euro price tag.

But I think that it might be something like 550 euros when it launches, and that's fine for me.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] virussnake:
shops in germany have been receiving new lists from distributors since friday, the sgs2 is included in those, which means the device will be available in 3-4 weeks.

no big news you might think, what i get from it, is that the chance of another delay is now to a minimum.

i think next week or the week after that at the latest we are going to get concrete info for uk as well.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gubidi:
Does anybody know anything about the estimated U.S. release? I am aware that it passed through the FCC with AT&T bands, but it has also been shown on a Verizon road map with it being released around May. Any new info?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lembo:
Sorry for duplicating this information from another thread but a UK website, King of Gadgets (never heard of them either) is selling the phone for

£575.99 in late May.

http://www.kingofgadgets.co.uk/prod...9100-sim-free-mobile-phone-unlocked.html?null
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ayrlupine:
They also refer to the processor as "1.2 GHz Orion", so I'm not taking their word as entirely factual. I know Orion was the codename, but surely they should call it Exynos now? And it's certainly not 1.2GHz!

Another guy in some overclockers forum said mobiles.co.uk are expecting it on 25/4/11, so I'd love to believe that. :D

EDIT: http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?p=18824433 just so you know I'm not making it up for the fun of it, haha.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] touness69:
Well two things :

- This site is definitely scary with their "1.2Ghz Orion" lmao and not known at all, will not spend a penny for them

- Why buy it over there when you can get it (ships on may 2nd) a whole lot cheaper in the most trusted online retailer ? HERE (germany)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] galaxinho:
32 gb model coming April 11th on expansys :)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lynx2k50:
Link please. Doesnt find the exact date on their website.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] galaxinho:
expansys.com/samsung-i9100-galaxy-s-ii-32gb-209115/

Read more and it says aprill 11th at the bottom :D
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DKMIK:
I think its a little funny you can find more spec. on that type off page, than on Samsung homepage, here i am talk about "NFC Connectivity" and "MHL HDMI":)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] madpete:
Ok had a response back from Handtec, they are now saying end of April / start of May. Hopes of mid April dashed then :-(
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HTC_Spree:
In Germany it will be available at 2nd may!

Check:

notebooksbilliger.de/samsung+galaxy+sii+i9100?refcampaign_id=fc887bc1e6d29b00c79ab7a998d91ceb

amazon.de/Samsung-DualCore-Smartphone-Super-Amoled-Videotelefonie/dp/B004Q3QSWQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1301933479&sr=8-1
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HumanoidTalking:
some more dates :)

http://samsunggalaxys2review.org/samsung-galaxy-s2-release-dates

Lets see, what happens

Wiki is good aswell

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S_II#cite_note-availability-3
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] virussnake:
http://samsunggalaxys2review.org/samsung-galaxy-s2-release-dates

11th of april for uk? listed under ''official''??? what the?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HumanoidTalking:
:) lets see dear, nothing confirmed until its released
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] FtrV8:
For USA buyers:

I've pre-ordered this device from http://negrielectronics.com, and the price is not bad at all. I've ordered Nexus S from them with AT&T bands and they shipped that out right away. So far seems to be good service, they informed me that they are getting the device in the next two weeks. This coming from the their director of sales. Lines up well with April 11th, 2011.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] silverwolf0:
If peeps can wait a while this phone will be released as a branded device on one of the big US carriers and be $200+ cheaper on the eBay market or at least $150+ cheaper direct from the carrier store. The big question is when will the carriers finally get it... If I had the disposable income I would buy an unlocked version from that site too, but alas that pricetag is way out of my league.