Samsung Galaxy S II T-Mobile review: A dragon's heir

11 October 2011
The T-Mobile version of Samsung Galaxy S II is has taken a sharp departure from its GSM siblings. Compared to the original I9100, the droid has grown in size considerably. Its face has changed as well, putting it in line with the U.S. lineup of Samsung...

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  • Anonymous
  • 2@Y
  • 15 Oct 2011

testing something else...!!!

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    • mt.abb
    • uMX
    • 15 Oct 2011

    Looks a very good smasung galaxy s2. Is also a very good article. There is a samsung galaxy review on the website. If you are interested can go and see

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      • Ashura
      • MA%
      • 13 Oct 2011

      EdB, 13 Oct 2011It's not a "DROID," it's an ANDROID. A Droid is a... moreUmmmmm that was what he said

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        • clint
        • 46a
        • 13 Oct 2011

        Wow. Price is outrageous!!
        Cdn is 3 yr contract, full upgrade at 2yr mark and we pay 180 for the SG2. Currently on sale for $25 bucks for the last month.

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          • EdB
          • qTt
          • 13 Oct 2011

          Albert , 12 Oct 2011You do know that this phone is not a droid but an Android d... moreIt's not a "DROID," it's an ANDROID. A Droid is a Motorola. You sound like some inexperienced newbie who confuses droid and Android.

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            • AnonD-26160
            • IjL
            • 13 Oct 2011

            thank you guys for all the reviews and the hard work that you always put to make all of us happy and be always informed, just have to say one thing, i just went last night and got my galaxy S2 from Tmobile and you stated it come in the box with the MHL adapter included ( or at least what T-Mobile Want to show you ) in reality it does not you have to buy your own for 19.99+Tax. i just want to let everyone know that it does not come with the MHL Adapter.
            Thank you again and keep the good Work.
            Regards
            Aiman

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              • larry
              • Tg1
              • 12 Oct 2011

              how come you never review real use of the video camera.. try taking a video at your kids music performance or any loud environment.. on the sgs ii (euro version) all you get is noise.. my guess is that this is the same as they are using the same crappy audio chipset .. please review this in the future.. I find my sgs ii unuseable for this reason.

              Also test average gps lock time..

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                • xman
                • DIx
                • 12 Oct 2011

                disapointing to see the cost listed at $250; Given contract premiums and likely replacement in less than 2 years actual ownership cost is will be more... xman

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                  • Anonymous
                  • tZq
                  • 12 Oct 2011

                  You might want to fix your review, the connectivity section, where you say it lacks TMobile's AWS band support. It obviously has it, and does not have Quad 3G.

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                    • 4Qx
                    • 12 Oct 2011

                    this is so going to be my next phone!!! i am using galaxy S1.

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                      • Eventlog
                      • Mp$
                      • 12 Oct 2011

                      The original Galaxy S & S II can also unlock by swyping in any direction even if the arrows only point sideways.

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                        • Albert
                        • jIb
                        • 12 Oct 2011

                        You do know that this phone is not a droid but an Android device.

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                          • bRain
                          • Y78
                          • 12 Oct 2011

                          Rashmin Joshi, 11 Oct 2011SGS2 international version do have FM radio, So y S2 for T_... moreBecause these sharks from T-Mob dont want you to get a FREE acess to radio... You wanna listen to radio? Give them money and $tream it.

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                            • IxX
                            • 12 Oct 2011

                            please include a review about taking pictures and videos in nighttime as well...

                            you are missing that all product reviews..

                            thanks

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                              • AnonD-24824
                              • I5a
                              • 12 Oct 2011

                              AnonD-25933, 11 Oct 2011 Check out this item I found on eBay: Extended battery for... moreCheaper extended life battery:

                              http://www.ebay.com/itm/3500mAh-Extended-Battery-Samsung-i9100-Galaxy-S2-f-/150668115838?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item231484ff7e

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                                • John
                                • sS{
                                • 12 Oct 2011

                                It seems based on the earlier news articles that version III is coming so why buy this phone and it is a lot slower than the iPhone 4s. My friend has this mobile and it is a great looker but poor reception issues and overheating.

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                                  • EdB
                                  • qTt
                                  • 11 Oct 2011

                                  It's not a "droid," it's an Android. "Droid" is a Motorola.

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                                    • AnonD-25933
                                    • 7w5
                                    • 11 Oct 2011


                                    Check out this item I found on eBay: Extended battery for Samsung Galaxy S2 I9100 3500MAH Link: http://www.ebay.in/itm/Extended-battery-Samsung-Galaxy-S2-I9100-3500MAH-/130585540330

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                                      • j5J
                                      • 11 Oct 2011

                                      Thank you once again for the great review. I am definitely going to get this phone today.

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                                        • Anonymous
                                        • 0aP
                                        • 11 Oct 2011

                                        Im want to purchase one of the galaxy S II but cant decide which i want even after reading the review.

                                        This review suggest that t-mobile version is "slower" but faster in internet speed am i right?
                                        isnt faster internet speed going to be meaningless if the browser itself loads slower?

                                        Im going to be using it mostly for
                                        1. playing some games while waiting room of some sort
                                        2. Reading manga online
                                        3. Watching video from youtube
                                        4. Very little need for photo/video taking
                                        5. Very little need for downloaded video

                                        which of the versions should i go for?