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[Galaxy S II General] alok_dhawal:
Will it be worth the Wait.....

Was just going through the forum and had my thinking cap on! Will this phone be really worth the wait ??

There are plethora of problems from all sides- Battery issues,WI-Fi issue,GPS issues,Memory issues,Screen issues!!

Almost everything that the phone had a edge in, is giving some problem or other, though not to everyone. All of us in this thread are now almost out of our wits, patience has run out and frustrations and anger has surfaced.

I am seriously re-thinking, would we be happy if we get this phone after such a treacherous wait and find some manufacturing problem..

It also may be the case that with all the microscopes on SGS2 because of its popularity every little problem is being magnified..but am genuinely confused..

Any views?
[Galaxy S II General] blackheart2925:
^^my thought is its a great phone and yes early adopters have teething issues...but what has got people excited is the promise of what it can do and the future potential for customization! Just look at the HD2 dev scene and the SGS dev scene...

For most normal users, they are going to live with or not be bothered...most who buy this is going to buy this as a status symbol and hardly going to utilize a tenth of the capabilities...they are not bothered about the yamaha soundchip or yellowish screen and gps issues...as long as it mostly works they are happy:-)
[Galaxy S II General] arjun90:
You read right!

I better get some proper sense today or tomorrow from Samsung. I don't have money growing on trees and time to waste. If Samsung does not come up with a resolution for a release this week, I'm gonna declare this company as a P-O-S. :mad:
[Galaxy S II General] pranjal87:
Screw GS2

:mad:

I don't want it any more. I am a Fan boy of HTC, after Hermes, Diamond, Hero now sensation . Only thing is I'll match it against Optimus 2X and see. I wish sensation's boot loader isn't encrypted.

:mad:

Any ways, to hell with samsung, I would buy the under dog Optimus 2X any day. HTC be quick.

Samsung has tormented Indian customers enough. They are acting like Apple, buy the way I don't like I phone either. Just my opinion, please no fighting, convincing, etc etc. I know many people marvel their I phone.:rolleyes:
[Galaxy S II General] blackheart2925:
^^am going for a SGS...at the current price its unmatched ! Much more dev support out there...will wait for all the issues of S2 to be fixed in another 6 months or so in the next production batch:-) and then early next year pick whatever is available...

Would have liked a sensation but can't mod...and o2x seems to have nothing but problems as per the forum..

Samsung does make things right...got the Tab within 10 days of launch and build quality is superb and with Overcome ROM it works superfast and smoooth...actually if I had enough money, would love to pick up another of these 7inchers...
[Galaxy S II General] tarun.nair:
I agree about the SGS. :) I currently have it but will never give it up or sell it even when i buy the SGS2 (if that ever happens, due to delay by Samsung).
[Galaxy S II General] Shylesh:
And Here It goes

Hello Shylesh,

Thank you for the reply.

We would like to inform you that the Samsung Galaxy S2 I9100 is expected to be launched by the end of this month(May) at an estimated price of Rs.27000 - Rs.32000. Regarding the specifications, they are yet to be disclosed from Samsung. Once, the specifications are disclosed the same will updated on our website.

Please write back to us or call us at 080-43526600 should you have any other questions or need further assistance.

Warm regards,

Bala,

www.flipkart.com

:eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:

The store at your door
[Galaxy S II General] ronak_1078:
^^ Its true!! haha they might actually picking off information from XDA!!
[Galaxy S II General] android_master:
if there is even 0.0999999999999999999 % ;) truth in what flipkart has written,than SGS 2 should be launching this week itself:D.....

Well Monday has gone & no announcement today:mad::mad: let's see what will happen tomorrow:(
[Galaxy S II General] dhruvmalik:
Hoping for the best guys.

Infibeam still does not have any certain info. They have also heard the same stuff as what we are reading... End May, 30k, Blah Blah Blah...

On a side note, I just ordered over 10k worth of stuff from them now, and cool thing is I can pick some of it up in a few hours from upstairs.
[Galaxy S II General] alok_dhawal:
No Faith!

With so many rumours and no official comment! I can no longer believe anything even if it is from Flipkart. If the official (supposedly) page on twitter has been twitting crap for the last 3 months I cant rely on a distributor who might as well be taken for a ride (just like us)!

Will only believe when my eye sees it as Available (Either online or at a retailer)..

Just a thought Sammy Boy might even launch the phone this week and make it available only by June-Mid-June... (I hope i ain't giving ideas to Samsung India!!)
[Galaxy S II General] ankydu:
:p yes you are !!!
[Galaxy S II General] kannanX10:
S2 to be available in australia from june 1st...................

Is samsung india planning an event in delhi on may 25th?does anyone know anything about it?
[Galaxy S II General] android_master:
No remember on 13th-14th April Samsung Tablet 8.9 & 10.1 along with Nexus S & SGS 2 were announced in India at Samsung Asia Forum{first of it's kind in India}.

So the announcement is already made,what remain is the availability. Nexus S is already available{although pretty late in India}. SGS 2 along with Tablets are still a dream.

F**k Samsung,if there is no announcement this week,i'll be really pissed off:mad:

BTW who told you about this 25th May Delhi event{100% sure that it's an another rumour
[Galaxy S II General] Shylesh:
Source???? :confused:
[Galaxy S II General] tarun.nair:
Thanks Shylesh! I got a similar response from FlipKart today, although they did not mention the price in the email. I called Univercell and they said the same thing. I also called Roshni Enterprises in Bangalore (an official Samsung dealer) and they didn't state anything different (end of May availability). Folks in Bangalore can call them at 9844005526. Anyway, this is just for information. I know we've all been told stuff earlier which wasn't accurate so don't take this information as being sacrosanct. :(

Sorry if this information isn't new. :-D
[Galaxy S II General] kannanX10:
my local retailer and someone posted about it in gsmsrena user opinion section......u can check it out

for aus release

http://androidos.in/2011/05/samsung-galaxy-s2-goes-on-preorder-from-optus-in-australia/
[Galaxy S II General] android_master:
Australia

But no announcement in India:mad: Samsux
[Galaxy S II General] RiteshDarbar:
Found EXPSAMSUNG coupon

After long frustrating wait I have order Galaxy SL.

However, I just happened to check Expansys UK and found that they have around 100 available in stock.

And there is £15 off with this coupon EXPSAMSUNG, which is applicable to all samsung phones. So, price with rest or world DHL shipping is coming around

£440.27 around 32,000. Add to that custom duty of 1000 and you get it for 33K!
[Galaxy S II General] gurdeepsj:
is that the price of galaxy Sl or the galaxy S2?
[Galaxy S II General] android_master:
Oh God,SGS 2 now moved back to 10th of June date:mad::mad:

What bull**** this Samsux is doing. Samsux

SGS 2 launched in korea,uk,france,soon available in Australia & other countries.But india nowhere to be found.

10th of May is wayyyyyyyyyyy to long:(:(
[Galaxy S II General] Shylesh:
Thats just a speculation

BTW, This seems ... http://www.srivasavimobiles.com/

http://www.srivasavimobiles.com/product.asp?id=Samsung I9100 Galaxy S II
[Galaxy S II General] gurdeepsj:
R U Sure....EEK!OOH!
[Galaxy S II General] arjun90:
Okay, not to get anyone unnecessarily excited. India tends to reveal things last minute; it can be any day now for the Samsung Galaxy S2. My advice, sit back, relax, and wait for the official release to be made.
[Galaxy S II General] android_master:
Same story imported phones....

But 10th of May is really bad:mad::mad:,Sensation will get a worldwide launch on 8th June:D & might launch on 8th itself:eek: or a week later in India...Really Samsux:(:mad:
[Galaxy S II General] android_master:
Launch date is not near by anymeans,,otherwise you could have find banners,notes of SGS 2 in most of the Samsung Mobile shops in India{i clearly remember that happening with SGS}..........

What's most annoying is that Samsux is launching SGS 2 in other markets:confused:{france got one today,Australia 1st june & many other nations in this week itself} but there is just no announcement in India,not a single dealer has any clue:mad:
[Galaxy S II General] arjun90:
Patience...

I'm curious to see what develops and unfolds in the next 24-72 hours. May 25th anyone? Not to get my hopes too much, but the Galaxy S2 is a highly anticipated device for the Indian Subcontinent. Does Samsung have anything in stock for us this Wednesday, May 25th, 2011. Let's wait and see. :confused:
[Galaxy S II General] Shylesh:
I just guess that before June 16 Remember The Original Galaxy S was released on June 16 2010
[Galaxy S II General] prashanth1990:
SG2 india

Is there any major difference between? SG2 uk and SG2 india???

if there is no difference... we better go with uk version i mean get it shipped from uk!

small calculation! heh! wired

if at all samsung releases SG2 in India it might cost you around 35k(approx) for sure!

35k+vat+insurance = will seriously cost you around 37k ...

if you buy it from expansys uk! its costs you around 519gbp

by decrease all those VAT's n also by using a coupon code it comes down to 440GBP

32k+2k customs = 34k!

the main advantage in uk version is!

we get updates faster than an india version!

hmmm... but for now i'm still waiting for SG2 in india!

i may change my mind in next couple of days for sure!
[Galaxy S II General] Shylesh:
Warranty seems an issue and also it might cost around 27k -33k not more than that in India!
[Galaxy S II General] tarun.nair:
Does Samsung really want to wait any further now? :mad:

http://www.gadgetnews.in/iphone-4-will-be-launched-in-india-on-may-25th/
[Galaxy S II General] prashanth1990:
@Shylesh i seriously don't think it would be below 33k! (got a note from Samsung showroom at bangalore (fourm))

warranty hmm you can send back to expansys! by an RMA request they will replace you

i got my Sony LiveView replaced! but you will be charged custom duties again!
[Galaxy S II General] arjun90:
Pathetic!

^^^Now isn't that a pleasant surprise. Samsung, it's your take...win or loose your customers! I've had it. :mad:
[Galaxy S II General] gurdeepsj:
I serioulsy think that this monster device should have been manufactured by some other manufacturer other than samsung, as they really dont deserve this big device...
[Galaxy S II General] android_master:
F**k this Samsung ****,HTC Sensation which was announced after SGS 2 might be available in India before SGS 2:mad:

Really Optimus 2X is already selling very well{price has come down to Rs 25,000,,it has already been rooted with cyanogen roms with lots of bug fixes,,a true future proof dual core monster},iphone 4 will be available from 25th of this month in India....What the hell SAMSUX

Please announce something in next 24-48 hours or 10th of June seems like a very long wait:mad::confused:
[Galaxy S II General] gurdeepsj:
Is it possible to enable the feature of USB on the Go with that rom on the optimus 2X, i am new to android:(:(
[Galaxy S II General] prashanth1990:
actually my dream phone for this year was HTC EVO 3D!

all of a sudden sprint network announces ....it was a CDMA phone.

my heart broke! there was nothing i would find wrong in that device!

... but would hv loved to own EVO 3D
[Galaxy S II General] sagarguyus:
Now things are even getting on my nerves..... enough is enough... f***ing samsung is just _______....poor marketing.. damn poor marketing.... they know how to make phones.. but they don't know how to sell it... I am damn sure that atleast 30% of potential customers like us wud buy htc or apple being out of patience... it could even be me...
[Galaxy S II General] android_master:
No man no USB OTG{on the go} for LG Optimus 2X,it is a hardware part{available in Nokia N8 & now on SGS 2} but still man Samsung is making fun of us,SGS 2 is launching everywhere except here in India:mad::(
[Galaxy S II General] ankydu:
I think another reason for the delay could be sammy is busy ironing out all the bugs reported by users till now before its launched in India. Maybe sammy knows the it has a huge market in India, and imagine if they launch the device now with all those bugs, what will be the reaction of us indian users (:eek:) who have waited so long just to recieve a piece of s**t. it would affect not only their mobile market share but other market shares as well because in India brand reputation matters a lot.

I ve also made up my mind, if sensation is launched before sgs2, them m getting the sensation, infact i m so pissed off with sammy i now want this to happen, n c sammy's future devices a big flop in India. :mad:
[Galaxy S II General] sajadkhan806:
do gaaliyaan jitni deeni hai samsung ko, par kameeno end pe s2 hi lo gai.

its extremely irritating but we cnt do any thing. i think i must call DAVID CAMERON and ask him to send an s2 from uk for me and a free blonde packed with it. wat u say guys :D :D
[Galaxy S II General] sagarguyus:
copy that ;D
[Galaxy S II General] virani_joush:
Yes sajad ji m total agree with you m getting sgs2 only even though it get released in june near 15. In only one case I would not buy it is if it will be released with slcd and tegra chip..
[Galaxy S II General] Shivatink:
hey htc evo 3d has unlocked version is out for preorder 500$ which is nearly 21,000 i think indian price will b around 25
[Galaxy S II General] prashanth1990:
i just checked mobile city online ! if this is true! then fk sammy not SG2! heh
[Galaxy S II General] manbearpig86:
If that happens it will be like samsux hitting us on our face while we are already crying.. :D
[Galaxy S II General] angynagpal:
Nah...dont think that is the reason!! I think the reason for the delay is that Samsung is releasing the version with the NFC chip in India. I think all other countries (except Korea) got the non-nfc version.
[Galaxy S II General] arjun90:
Screw that! India doesn't even have the full infrastructure for NFC yet, why pay more, when you can pay less, come on Samsung! I don't got all day! :mad:
[Galaxy S II General] angynagpal:
I know...but being in delhi its kinda cool to have that on the phone :). I heard Delhi Metro smart cards use the same nfc technology :)! Also heard that office access cards use nfc....if that is true it would be damn cool showing off this phone ;)!!
[Galaxy S II General] SohumD:
Seriously so frustrating! Been eagerly looking forward to getting my first android phone and i had finalised the sgs2 due to the unlocked bootloader as opposed to the sensation. But now theres no question if sensation comes out first im getting that. Cant wait any more arghhh
[Galaxy S II General] tarun.nair:
I agree. An SGS2 with SLCD and Tegra2 would be dead on arrival for me. I really hope that it doesn't happen. It would be a real slap on the face for all that patience shown. :(
[Galaxy S II General] gurdeepsj:
True, no point in having that handset then.....both the things are the most important stuff in that phone
[Galaxy S II General] bharat_xda:
Do Indian retailers let you open the box and check the unit for defects(dead pixels and the severe yellow tinges on some displays)?

Or do they even entertain exchanges if issues like this are present?

I'm guessing they're going to point to Samsung service once the unit has been sold. In that case, does Samsung have a 'no questions asked' replacement period or do they have to manually replace defective parts and hence take days to weeks?

First time buying a samsung phone, so any advice is appreciated!
[Galaxy S II General] arjun90:
Sad, but true...

EDIT--Wrong Post.
[Galaxy S II General] arjun90:
Sad...but true.

ASFAIK, you will be redirected to your nearest Samsung Service Center if you receive a defective product. If they feel the product is irreparable, they will issue you a new replacement. After a few months, the same problem persists, a repair may be performed or the service center issues you a refurbished model. Hope this helps..
[Galaxy S II General] ronak_1078:
Some retailers open the new sealed box in front of you so you can check that the handset is working properly before making the delivery. bought nokia e7 for dad and this was what the guy did, but can't say if the same is true for samsung too
[Galaxy S II General] bharat_xda:
Thanks.

Hopefully I get a unit without any annoying defects on arrival.
[Galaxy S II General] alok_dhawal:
Options!?!

Hmmm So now we got more options

1. HTC Sensation

2. LG Optimus 2x

3. I Phone!

4. At this rate even Nokia will launch a new Android phone after penning a agreement with Google before the launch of SGS2 in India!! :p
[Galaxy S II General] blackheart2925:
Most Indian stores do...Sangeetha, Univercell, Mobile Store, even some Samsung showrooms...they will let you play with the phone you want to buy and check it out...my experience with Sangeetha has been best...btw their anniversary happening in June so they do reduce the price a bit/give free gifts...
[Galaxy S II General] dhruvmalik:
yes, you will be able to open it, pop in the battery, test it before you purchase it. I wouldnt have it any other way with all these threads going around in regards to defects.
[Galaxy S II General] speedyavi:
Pathetic

Just got off the live chat with samsung India customer care. The first reply i got was they have no official word for the launch for the phone. Wonder if the person know what i am writing about. After i gave him a bit of stick of how fed up the potential customers are and that he should carry that message forward, he requested me to ask the authorised dealers. So now Samsung India is relying on authorised dealers for info on when a samsung phone gets released. Can it get any worse than this ?

BTW the dealer has requested to call on Thursday. He says there is a good chance for some concrete info then.
[Galaxy S II General] android_master:
Come Saturday & i am getting this handset:D:D{finally have got some confirmation at last}.

The version which i am getting is 16GB+Super Amoled Plus+Exynos 1.2Ghz+NFC version:D:D

Cheers to all.It's just a matter of 4 more days now
[Galaxy S II General] dhruvmalik:
Source of confirmation?

Congrats and Cheers!
[Galaxy S II General] arjun90:
Wait, are you serious? Is this the Indian version, or what? We need some proof to believe what you gotta say; I ain't believing this 'till I see some evidence to your case.
[Galaxy S II General] kannanX10:
From where?...inc NFC
[Galaxy S II General] gurdeepsj:
from where please tell me....
[Galaxy S II General] android_master:
Maaru has told me...you can contact him:D{just search 4-5 pages back,i have posted his contact number & shop address},,,but you will get it on Saturday only.

The stocks are arriving on Saturday{ya saturday guys}:D :p

NFC CHIP yes baby:D

Seems like 25th May Samsung delhi event is a reality and Samsung might be launching it tomorrow itself,,hence i am getting it on 29th.

& yes full 1 year Samsung warranty & all that thing:D:D
[Galaxy S II General] android_master:
Hope that everything goes as planned,,a great weekend for sure:D
[Galaxy S II General] gurdeepsj:
i thought you stay in Pune, so you getting it from Vashi?
[Galaxy S II General] Shylesh:
^^ whats the price he's been giving you???
[Galaxy S II General] angynagpal:
I wonder if the Iphone4 launch annoucement had anything to do with this ;)!

Any news on its price?

This is great news!!! :D
[Galaxy S II General] RiteshDarbar:
33K Price is for Galaxy S2. I brought SL for 18900/- from letsbuy.
[Galaxy S II General] android_master:
No actually i am studying in Pune{hometown Delhi}........& right now i am in Delhi only{going back to Pune on 1st June}.

If SGS 2 get announced tomorrow{will buy it tomorrow itself} or i have many friends in Mumbai,they can pick my SGS 2 on 29th:D:D

bring on SGS 2
[Galaxy S II General] shaik786:
Ohh great!! Any one from Hyderabad here?.
[Galaxy S II General] android_master:
Sorry man,he has not mentioned anything regarding price:D

But i am expecting it be >Rs 30,000 & <Rs 34,000
[Galaxy S II General] vickysud:
im frm hyd n been waiting for dis phone from long time been to all samsung shops in hyderabad N da only response i get bloody JUNE :mad:
[Galaxy S II General] shaik786:
I will check with Sangeeta Hyderabad Today.
[Galaxy S II General] android_master:
Nothing can compete with this monster

SGS 2 FTW
[Galaxy S II General] angynagpal:
I hope its available in Delhi as well as soon as it is announced!!!
[Galaxy S II General] kannanX10:
S2 may launch this week but with NFC,i really doubt abt nfc bcos none of the s2 phones launched in UK,Netherlands,Germany,Russia have nfc other than Korea.....
[Galaxy S II General] MrDpak:
Any news for Bangalore, and where it can be bought whence available ?

lol.. i cant seem to wipe this silly school girl like grin off my face now. :D
[Galaxy S II General] angynagpal:
Samsung India confirmed through twitter that the indian version would include the NFC chip!!
[Galaxy S II General] android_master:
Well if that event is a reality,it will be available in Delhi tomorrow{or day after that} itself:D
[Galaxy S II General] android_master:
Will also get these 2 covers for this little monster

Stand case

Another cover
[Galaxy S II General] dhruvmalik:
Surprising since there is no definitive confirmation from Flipkart, Infibeam, Letsbuy about this. If there is an event tomorrow, shouldn't have there been some publicity about this, media coverage and so on...

I think it will be a good week or so until it gets in everyones hands, but good to hear that at least some one has received some confirmation.

I hope this is not all to just stir the pot.
[Galaxy S II General] Enthrall:
Precisely. It'd be rather annoying if it turned out to be some sort of "misinformation" in the coming days.

It could be legitimate, or it might be an act of deliberately misleading prospective buyers in order to hold them off should they become disgruntled enough to go for the other alternatives.
[Galaxy S II General] angynagpal:
WOW!!! The excitement levels are back at the topmost level again :)!!!!!

Any idea where the event is?? I wish they keep a promotional stall in one of the malls as well to check out the phone in person :)!
[Galaxy S II General] angynagpal:
Yeah...specially since iphone 4 is releasing tomorrow!
[Galaxy S II General] android_master:
Ya man,,hope it all turns out good

SGS 2 a true multimedia monster
[Galaxy S II General] MrDpak:
Regardless of the launch - would the official accessories (desktop dock, power pack etc.) also be part of what would be available (when it is available)?
[Galaxy S II General] kalpik:
The 25th May event in Delhi is confirmed. But no idea about the actual availability in the market :( And also, not sure about NFC.
[Galaxy S II General] alok_dhawal:
Jumping the Gun! Yet Again!

Guys... Like so many times in the past, we are unnecessarily getting all gung-ho again.. I dont see any official word/ confirmations on which we can rely. I hope we are not again made fools off and that too so easily. Lets not get swayed by just one confirmation. If something is underway we should get confirmations from many sources.

For me i'd still say Samsux in a big way. I aint getting my hopes up one bit after all the **** we have been made to go through. From the very start we assumed that India was a High Priority market for Samsung and now as it unfolds even Samsung is treating us as a 3rd world country, not too much unlike Apple (which releases products at the end of their life-cycle abroad)

So lets not Jump the Gun, Yet Again!
[Galaxy S II General] android_master:
Hope for the best:D