**The Official Samsung Galaxy S II Thread*

Teledude · 28 Apr 2011 at 15:31

Richdog said:
Ooh good to know Streeteh, thanks. I may just buy a spare battery then in case of emergency.

Also I have one of these, the Proporta USB TurboCharger 3400, and I advise anyone to do the same, they're a complete lifesaver http://www.proporta.com/F02/PPF02P05.php?t_id=4662&t_mode=des

Thats huge

Powermonkey 4tw

fornowagain · 28 Apr 2011 at 15:38

I'll not link it, but :eek:

Samsung GALAXY S II (32GB, SIM Free/Unlocked)

£659.99

londonbairn · 28 Apr 2011 at 15:54

It's interesting if the £399 is agenuine, profit making price, explains how we can get deals like £35pm for 18 months with the phone for free from 3rd parties.

Places selling it for £499+ must have been making a nice markup (assuming the £399 is profitable).

Also extremely impressive, cheaper than the iPhone 4 and leagues ahead.

unwashed potato! · 28 Apr 2011 at 15:56

that's a lot of money for an extra 16GB.

well i've ordered through buymobilephones.net. gone with tmobile on £30 per moth for 18 months. by far the cheapest. really hoping reception is fine on this phone if not it'll go back and voda will be the only choice. really can't wait to get it. wish i had ordered weeks ago and had it today

cu3ed · 28 Apr 2011 at 16:11

Dangerous said:
Nope thats why I didnt get the order confirmation email the online customer service agent said.

Well, we can hope its not going to be a LONG wait, but £100 is..well...£100, plus my current contract is pretty good so happy to makea bit of a wait..wonder how long it coudl take tho

rapid64k · 28 Apr 2011 at 16:41

The bin men are working tomorrow so lets hope some of you guys get post.

Richdog · 28 Apr 2011 at 16:51

Teledude said:
Thats huge

Powermonkey 4tw

Powermonkey has half the charge, and the Turbocharger is slim enough to fit in any pocket or bag, its pretty small.

Streeteh · 28 Apr 2011 at 16:55

Looks like a great accessory Richdog, cheers for the link.

Uhtred · 28 Apr 2011 at 16:56

Mammalian said:
that's a lot of money for an extra 16GB.

well i've ordered through buymobilephones.net. gone with tmobile on £30 per moth for 18 months. by far the cheapest. really hoping reception is fine on this phone if not it'll go back and voda will be the only choice. really can't wait to get it. wish i had ordered weeks ago and had it today

Yeah that is a lot extra, even a 32gb micro SD would be much cheaper.

Went for the same deal and as long as I get it by the end of next week i'll be happy.

Fens · 28 Apr 2011 at 17:11

Anyone buying T-mobile contracts via thirdparty retailers should be aware that by default your data speeds will be crippled. You will not be on 'web and walk plus' and will therefore only be receving 3g speeds, even if your phone is showing that you are connected via HSDPA. Had to ring them up and got someone to sort it for me and put me on the correct data package when I bought my last phone, though if you buy an android phone direct from T-Mobile then you are fine.

More details in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=823302

Digital · 28 Apr 2011 at 17:15

Wish I hadn't watched that unboxing now, feeling sad I don't have mine yet.

estebanrey · 28 Apr 2011 at 17:23

One annoyance, you can only add a maximum of 10 numbers to each text so if you want to sms everyone your new number (like me) you'll have to do it in stages.

estebanrey · 28 Apr 2011 at 17:28

Remember when Burger King used a bloke with really small hands to advertise their Whopper and make it look bigger than it is?

Well, maybe Samsung should employ me as a hand model for the exact opposite reason, looks tiny in my paddle hands

AGD · 28 Apr 2011 at 17:34

estebanrey said:
One annoyance, you can only add a maximum of 10 numbers to each text so if you want to sms everyone your new number (like me) you'll have to do it in stages.

You can download texting apps off the android market which let you text everyone in your phonebook.

Streeteh · 28 Apr 2011 at 17:42

Samsung keyboard is also fairly naff in comparison to the vanilla gingerbread one.

What's the difference between the free and paid for gingerbread keyboard?

Randell Floyd · 28 Apr 2011 at 17:50

It has begun!

@SamFirmware: EXCLUSIVE: Samsung I9100 Galaxy S II Firmware: I9100XWKDD Online! (Android 2.3.3) (Build date 2010 April 26)

kona786 · 28 Apr 2011 at 17:52

Streeteh - are you talking about 'Keyboard from Android 2.3 ' app?

I use the free gingerbread keyboard

Added features for paid:
1. 6 Keyboard themes
2. Custom vibrator intensity
3. Custom key height, text size, row gap, bottom adjustment.
4. Long press "Enter" key to bring up smiley alternatives.
5. Options to hide period and comma key.
6. Split main keyboard app and dictionaries.
7. Custom Keytap volume
8. Cursor Keys

TheVoice · 28 Apr 2011 at 17:55

Fens said:
Anyone buying T-mobile contracts via thirdparty retailers should be aware that by default your data speeds will be crippled. You will not be on 'web and walk plus' and will therefore only be receving 3g speeds, even if your phone is showing that you are connected via HSDPA. Had to ring them up and got someone to sort it for me and put me on the correct data package when I bought my last phone, though if you buy an android phone direct from T-Mobile then you are fine.

More details in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=823302

I will absolutely cancel my order if that's the case. Utterly unacceptable that these sorts of stupid restrictions are in place these days.

loltim · 28 Apr 2011 at 17:55

estebanrey said:
Remember when Burger King used a bloke with really small hands to advertise their Whopper and make it look bigger than it is?

Well, maybe Samsung should employ me as a hand model for the exact opposite reason, looks tiny in my paddle hands

http://img69.imageshack.us/img69/5299/021mht.jpg[IMG][/QUOTE]

what? looks huge.

sarge78 · 28 Apr 2011 at 18:09

^ It almost looks like a 'normal' 3.7" in that shot, he does have rather large hands

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