dkaile 1,051 Report post Posted August 7, 2011 (edited) Just purchased a Samsung Galaxy SII for a family member @28.5K and it is right now in my hand- Initial Observations - Really liked it's screen and lightness though the build quality is a little plasticky. I felt the Evo3D to feel more solid in hand. However the US versions of Galaxy S like my previous Galaxy Epic 4G seemed better built. The screen quality was just mind blowing and better than my current HTC Evo 3D and the phone was also lighter than Evo 3D. The quadrant scores were also quite higher than Evo 3D. Just got to know that Samsung Galaxy S III is around the corner and to be launched in 2 months time (as per info recd from my distributor friend, though he didnt have any specs). Maybe he might be confusing with the LCD version of the same which is already launched, not sure. The interface was very zippy but I'm not a fan of the Samsung Touch Wiz at all. Anyways that can be changed anytime to many options available. The camera was also very sharp and precise. Sound output was higher than my Evo3D. It however lacked the notification light (which I find very useful) of my HTC. Compared to my HTC Evo 3D- Overall, I feel it is one of the best smartphones in the world at this time in the world but there are equivalent contenders like the Evo 3D which have something extra than this. Edited August 8, 2011 by dkaile 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Karthik R 246 Report post Posted August 7, 2011 So Dkaile gets his hands on "Kareena" and his mind momentarily faltered off "Silk Smitha" bhabi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rajanmehta 4,056 Report post Posted August 7, 2011 The Smartphone NIRVANA Equation = Samsung Hardware + HTC Software + Apple Marketing/Branding + Indian Price... Will Never Come To A Store Near You.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tanveer 59 Report post Posted August 7, 2011 I played around for a few hours with s2 a couple of weeks ago. I agree with most of the points mentioned by Dhiraj but I thought the colors were a bit artificial. Saw touch wiz for the first time, not impressed. Impressed with slimness of the phone. Hated the battery cover. Great phone overall though. Well put The Smartphone NIRVANA Equation = Samsung Hardware + HTC Software + Apple Marketing/Branding + Indian Price... Will Never Come To A Store Near You.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sougatadc 358 Report post Posted August 7, 2011 It however lacked the notification light (which I find very useful) of my HTC. NoLED serves the purpose. I'm attaching the apk file. NoLED works with SMS/MMS, Gtalk, Gmail, Missed calls, Voicemail, Calendar without any additional permissions. It can be customized whether to have a dot or an icon for each type of supported notification. The colors of these icons/dots are also customizable. NoLED-4.4.3.apk The Smartphone NIRVANA Equation = Samsung Hardware + HTC Software + Apple Marketing/Branding + Indian Price... Will Never Come To A Store Near You.. Rajan ji, why not Apple's hardware? Samsung may be cheaper, but isn't Apple the pioneer in Slate version of Smart Phones? And still they hold the special niche in the entire smart phone market despite steep competition from open market contenders. Anyways, your Nirvana equation is interesting. I am having the opportunity to play with Galaxy S-II of my colleague who purchased it last week. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dkaile 1,051 Report post Posted August 7, 2011 Thanks Sogatadc for the info. I presume its free and its now directly available to download from the market - https://market.android.com/details?id=com.led.notify&hl=en Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Proton 21 Report post Posted August 8, 2011 (edited) Worldwide the LG Optimus 3d is cheaper than the s2. If it launches in India higher than s2, I will buy the s2 instead. Price of export set in Singapore with 12 mth store warranty: http://www.sgbest.com/product.php?id=352 Now 687 SGD versus 797 SGD of s2! The s2 is a media monster and can play all file formats, even 1080 .mkv! Edited August 8, 2011 by angeleyes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Kailash_ 63 Report post Posted August 8, 2011 (edited) I too bought the same Samsung Galaxy S2 for 25700/- for a friend Still to get delivery , awaiting for the same Edited August 8, 2011 by KooLK Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dkaile 1,051 Report post Posted August 8, 2011 ^ 25700/-?? Is it brand new sealed pack? And with Indian bill and warranty? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Kailash_ 63 Report post Posted August 8, 2011 (edited) As Explained here The Break Up As Follows: RS.32990 [Actual Market Or Actual Indian Plaza Price] Rs.-3090 [india Plaza Discount] Rs.-3000 [100% HD Cash Back] Rs.-1200 [iCICIPRIVI Coupon Code] --------- Rs.25700/- Total Price As Delivery Is Free yes Brand new Box Packed with INDIAN bill And Warranty Confirmed before ordering Will Recd by Thursday Confirmed with the CC... All Thanks TO RAJANJi Edited August 8, 2011 by KooLK Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dkaile 1,051 Report post Posted August 8, 2011 (edited) ^ the explanation is not clear; kindly give me rajan's exact post (difficult to search...lolz) or do u mean to tell me that I have to first buy a hdd for 3K extra... lolz edit: OK, got it; without the hdd its still 28.7K i.e. more than 28.5K and I did not need any hdd.... Edited August 8, 2011 by dkaile Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Kailash_ 63 Report post Posted August 8, 2011 (edited) I Bought The HDD for a friend so for me its still 25700 ,also i got to use the Coupon as i told him i will use the coupon lmao also to add I bought HDD for 3250 and sold for 3500 So u also want me to deduct 250 from 25700???? so it comes to 25450/- in other words 25.450 K Edited August 8, 2011 by KooLK Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sougatadc 358 Report post Posted August 8, 2011 The s2 is a media monster and can play all file formats, even 1080 .mkv! Even Fascinate (Galaxy S) can play .mkv files with VPlayer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dkaile 1,051 Report post Posted August 9, 2011 (edited) @koolk - you are a true sindhi as rajan said in another post. As I said in another post your entire process must have taken 15 days. Not everyone has the time. Like I said there - I had a feeling to buy S2 one fine morning, went to my sammy distributor friend a few hours later, paid him 28.5K he asked and started using the phone. You will save 2.8K more with the sindhi technique or be left with a hdd that you may or may not need...lolz Edited August 9, 2011 by dkaile Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rajanmehta 4,056 Report post Posted August 9, 2011 Galaxy S II CDMA is coming to Sprint Network named as Epic 4G Touch >> http://www.engadget....ouch-htc-evo-d/ And as announced by Samsung earlier, the release should happen in this month of AUGUST only. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
@mitJ@in 256 Report post Posted August 9, 2011 Sprint S2 name is Samsung Within and Verizon S2 name is Samsung Function. They changed the name??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sougatadc 358 Report post Posted August 14, 2011 S2 is now Rs. 26,490 at dealsupto.com Price is falling fast. It is cheaper by Rs. 2000 since last week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bhumka 4 Report post Posted August 17, 2011 People are not liking the EPIC version of S2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
parin 857 Report post Posted August 20, 2011 Sources Revealing this time At&T will Release S2 with keyboard Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rajanmehta 4,056 Report post Posted August 24, 2011 (edited) See The Marketing Video for US Launch.. Samsung Galaxy S II - It's Big. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CUinl4Wclr4 Edited August 24, 2011 by rajanmehta Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
parin 857 Report post Posted August 24, 2011 gr8 video Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Proton 21 Report post Posted August 28, 2011 (edited) The sound ouput is loud, but low quality, cannot be fixed even with the Voodoo patch as in sgs1. The amoled is PENTILE, same as Nexus One. Subpixels have been enlarged to inprove screen life. This plays havoc with web browsing: text is slightly blurry. Those having Optimus Black, which has the Hitachi developed In Plane Switching LCD screen that LG supplies to Apple for its IP4, will not be able to accept the downgrade. Hopefully this will be solved in the sgs3, or Nexus Prime, which will have Super amoled 720p. Edited August 28, 2011 by angeleyes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KanagaDeepan 1,084 Report post Posted August 28, 2011 ^^^ SGS2 display has regular FULL RGB and not PENTILE_Sub-Pixel like in SGS1 or N1... The upcoming 4.5"_HD_720p_SAMOLED-plus_display on Nexus_Prime is also using PENTILE_Sub-Pixel matrix... All Nexus devices (incl upcoming ICS powered Prime) are using Pentile matrix only... Only SGS-II is the exception... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Proton 21 Report post Posted August 28, 2011 You are right. I was wondering why the text was blurry and it must be because the famous amoled ghosting is having some effect on the display. Also wonder why Samsung is going back to pentile for Prime. Could be to increase screen life. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dkaile 1,051 Report post Posted August 31, 2011 (edited) Samsung Galaxy S II of CDMA is about to be released on Sprint. Samsung reveals all specs - Eye popping 4.52" screen and 129gm!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! http://www.samsung.c.../SPH-D710ZKASPR Features - http://www.samsung.c...ZKASPR-features Specs - http://www.samsung.c...710ZKASPR-specs Edited August 31, 2011 by dkaile 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
