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Samsung Galaxy S2 4G + $10 Telstra Credit and Bonus Mipow PowerTube $199 @ Participating Auspost

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Not a bad deal if you cant afford a newer model but want a good smart phone
Samsung Galaxy S2 4G With $10 Telstra credit $199 @ AusPost. Credit trial expires in 14 days
Upgradable to Android 4.0/ Unlocked Handset
Participating stores.
Something I overlooked.
Bonus MiPOW Power tube with purchase.
-Power your mobile phone on the go with this portable battery charger. Valued @ $49.95:):)
While stocks last
Here are the details on the power tube
Micro USB compatible only
http://www.mipow.com/en/product/power-tube-square-2600-mobil…
For your nearest participating store call 13 7678

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  • Click_It on 08/04/2014 - 19:48
    +20

    Samsung really don't like discounting older models much do they?

    Don't get me wrong, the S2 was a nice phone but aren't they 3+ years old now? Surely in the $100-150 range by now. It's been superseeded by the S3, S4 and S5. Solid phone, even more possibilities rooted, but it is showing its age now.

    Did the 4G come with any other differences in RAM etc (ie: S3 4G)? Not a bad deal just not a bargain I'm thinking.

    Shrugs

  • Jaduqimon on 08/04/2014 - 19:50
    +5

    I had this phone before. atrocious battery life. cuz the chipset has 3g and 4g on simultaneously.

    • scrimshaw on 08/04/2014 - 20:09
      +1

      Yeah, and the CPU makes this phone a little great hand warmer in winter.

  • dyziplen on 08/04/2014 - 19:50
    +16

    At this price, wouldn't the Moto G at 240 odd, or the Xperia SP at 260 odd be a better deal?

    • beaver2233 on 08/04/2014 - 19:53
      +5

      except this has 4G - but yes the Moto G would be a better phone in all other areas

    • Forgot69 on 08/04/2014 - 19:58
      +1

      ^ This! If it weren't for the 4G, I'd actually neg this.

    • pmupsinep on 08/04/2014 - 20:04
      -6

      Not if you're a Samsung fanboi…

  • striker5950 on 08/04/2014 - 20:05
    +1

    srsly get a 4g s3 with anker 7200mah extended battery best combo.

  • Axelstrife on 08/04/2014 - 20:08
    +7

    someone tell samsung they are not apple so they cannot sell outdated tech for these kinda prices.

    • edfoo on 08/04/2014 - 20:25
      +5

      So do yo mean only Apple can do that, but no one else can?

      • Axelstrife on 08/04/2014 - 20:28
        +31

        Only isheep would buy outdated tech at high prices.

      • tooblue on 08/04/2014 - 23:39

        Yes, this is called patent.
        You cannot sell outdated tech at high price unless you have hundreds of millions for the lawsuit from Apple.

    • Lions44 on 08/04/2014 - 21:31
      +10

      To be fair the iPhone 4s which came out in the same year is still for sale on the Apple website for $529 so this is a fair bit cheaper :P.

      • Jackson on 09/04/2014 - 23:21
        +1

        See the iSheep comment

    • Vivibarth on 08/04/2014 - 20:33
      +16

      You are comparing a Tablet and a Phone !

    • zelda707 on 08/04/2014 - 20:33
      +2

      tablet vs phone?

  • bchliu on 08/04/2014 - 20:34
    +3

    Heaps of good options for Chinese Branded phones in this price range. Works 4x faster too with 720p, Quad core etc etc.

  • gsrt22 on 08/04/2014 - 20:34
    +6

    Kogan is selling s3 4G for $290+20.

  • GPAK on 08/04/2014 - 21:27

    well with S5 out maybe S4 will go sub <$400 ? :)

  • SavatteDodo on 08/04/2014 - 21:39
    +15

    I still proudly use this phone. Enough for my daily routine.

    • ozb-442 on 08/04/2014 - 23:03
      +1

      Yeah, but it's still not really worth the $200.

      • SavatteDodo on 09/04/2014 - 07:02
        +2

        Very true. Should be around $150. Remember paying over $500 for it.

      • dexx on 09/04/2014 - 12:18
        +4

        Ive tried a few current generation ~$200 phones and none were any better than the S2.
        Those saying spend $240 or $260 on something else, the point of a budget phone is you have limited money.

  • Wiser on 09/04/2014 - 00:18
    -1

    Is it easy to unlock?

    • TRENT86 on 09/04/2014 - 00:25
      +12

      Says it's an unlocked hanset. Dunno if that helps

      • Wiser on 09/04/2014 - 19:12

        Thanks
        With telstra sim I missed the unlocked bit

  • Lucky13 on 09/04/2014 - 00:41

    Theyve stopped making the Galaxy S1 so once the S5 comes out I imagine theyll probly think of discontinuing this one as well. Probly why its out cheaper

    • TRENT86 on 09/04/2014 - 00:47

      Yeah it says clearance I guess that's why it's at participating stores.

  • TRENT86 on 09/04/2014 - 00:56

    Well that Bonus power tube makes it an even better deal :)

    • bchliu on 09/04/2014 - 07:11
      +5

      Power tubes cost less than $15 to get overseas for a 2600mah one like this. Lipstick on a pig to turn it into a "deal" if you ask me.

      • GiggidyGoo on 09/04/2014 - 08:36
        +1

        Lipstick on a pig

        He he, love it

  • ozyack on 09/04/2014 - 01:03
    +1

    I still have the 3G version of this phone and has been working for me till last two weeks or so, started lagging,freezing etc after 3 years. Great phone in my opinion, I never felt like upgrading to S3 or S4 cause their design repelled me. S2 had the best design (imho) and they lost me just before they release S5 because I am going to buy an LG G2 tomorrow. $200 for a brand new solid 4G phone, it will be ideal for a medium core user.

    • ozhunter68 on 09/04/2014 - 01:27

      Where can you get an LG G2 for $200 ?

      • ozyack on 09/04/2014 - 01:29

        That last sentence is meant for this phone, not G2 if that's where you got confused.

      • turbodude on 09/04/2014 - 09:54
        +3

        2016….

    • Lucky13 on 09/04/2014 - 11:37

      My S1 started to freeze etc. Just do a factory reset reinstall ur apps again and itll run perfectly. I was thinking of upgrading but phones fine now after the factory reset.

      Factory reset option on the S1 is under Settings/Privacy if helps

  • twister292 on 09/04/2014 - 02:33

    Not a bad deal with the Mipow, but not a bargain either. This device isn't worth $199 with the likes of the MotoG around (if you can live without 4G) or the Xperia SP if you do need 4G.

  • BH1 on 09/04/2014 - 08:05
    +1

    If I'm not mistaken isn't this the phone thst started the war between Apple and Samsung?
    In any case $100 ill snap it up, $150 tempted but $200 arrrggh can't.
    All specs look descent but Display res is 800 x 480 (217ppi).

    http://m.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s_ii_4g_i9100m-4059.php

    • muzzamo on 09/04/2014 - 08:43
      +1

      I think the S1 was the one that really started the war with samsung.

      It was an almost direct copy of the iphone 3gs.

      • misu p on 09/04/2014 - 12:05
        +2

        The war would have started anyway… it's Apple's way of doing things. + They invented round corners remember?

        • BH1 on 09/04/2014 - 17:08

          Lol

  • 898agm on 09/04/2014 - 08:12

    Paid about $130 for a non-4G S II at a Cash Converters a few months back. Pretty sure the S2 got a 4.1 update (mine has it on it).

  • Gdsamp on 09/04/2014 - 08:40
    +7

    Whoever bought an S2 in the beginning made a good investment.

  • AngryMan on 09/04/2014 - 09:12
    +2

    The 4G s2 is fatter and heavier than the 3G version. They are not the same phone.

    Pretty bad battery life but great value for the function if you don't use your phone all day. I'd prefer this over some dodgy Chinese knock off any day.

    • [Deactivated] on 09/04/2014 - 10:28
      +1

      Unfortunately, now most $100+ Chinese knock offs are better than this S2, spec wise. (Except 4G)

      • AngryMan on 09/04/2014 - 12:06
        +2

        Unfortunately, specs has nothing to do with quality.

        • [Deactivated] on 09/04/2014 - 12:45
          +1

          Talking about Samsung quality.. you must be joking right?
          A lot of plastic + touchwiz lag, yeah, what a good quality phone should have.

        • Jackson on 09/04/2014 - 23:27

          Agreed, Samsung =hi tech, not quality, big difference.

          Still some of the Chinese knock offs have terrible mics and speakers

  • neonlight on 09/04/2014 - 09:22

    4G S2 is no go because of its short battery life, in fact the 3G model battery was poor as well

    • RocketSwitch on 09/04/2014 - 09:53
      +1

      Yeah, that's why I upgraded, had my S2 for 2 years and 4 months, even after new battery and wipe, battery would die half way through the day. Had to upgrade.

      Amazing phone for its time. I guess the price is okay, but I wouldn't pay it. But then again, depends what other options you have.

      • drewbie on 09/04/2014 - 11:36

        Yep, I have the same problem with my S2 circa 2011. I bought a new battery last year in the hopes of nursing it along, but it's time to upgrade. At the time it was a sweet, sweet phone but now it's showing its age. The screen resolution on the newer ones is so appealing.

  • FutureMe on 09/04/2014 - 12:10
    +1

    I have the 3G version for last couple of years and running latest version of kitkat. Really good phone and with the extras think it is worth $200 (especially after you root it and put a new rom on it)

    • wtfnodeal on 09/04/2014 - 19:51

      Is it an official Samsung update?

      • ProspectiveDarkness on 09/04/2014 - 19:54

        The S2 only ever made it to 4.1.2, so I'm assuming no.

  • Wiser on 09/04/2014 - 14:33

    I had been to 3 outlets. Unable to find one. No staff seems to know about this deal

    • TRENT86 on 09/04/2014 - 14:45

      Ring the number in the post

  • stemcell on 09/04/2014 - 19:15

    Shame Samsung no longer support it.

  • paloverde88 on 09/04/2014 - 21:11
    -4

    This should be a $79 phone as it is too old.

  • scrimshaw on 09/04/2014 - 21:47
    +3

    For those of you who are sitting on the fence and not sure whether to buy the XPeria SP for $259 delivered, here is a table. Pluses indicate better spec.

    Specs SGS 2 4G LTE Sony Xperia SP
    Release date 2011, August 2013, March
    Screen size 4.5 inch AMOLED + 4.6 inch SLCD Bravia
    Pixel density 480 x 800 @ 207 PPI 720 x 1280 @ 319 PPI ++
    Cameras 8Mpx rear, 2mp selfie + 8mpx rear, VGA selfie
    Memory 16GB NAND ++ 8GB NAND
    RAM 1GB = 1GB =
    CPU 1.5ghz APQ8060 Scorpion 1.7 ghz MSM8960T Krait ++
    GPU Adreno 220 Adreno 320 ++
    Bluetooth ver 3.0 4.0 +
    Battery 1850mah removable 2370mah Non-removable +
    Talktime Up to 5 h Up to 10 h 25 min (2G) / Up to 19 h (3G) ++
    Kitkat? With 3rd Party ROM Planned official upgrade to 4.4 ++

    Geekbench performance

    Sony C5306
    Single-Core Score 712
    Multi core score 1283

    SGS 2 4G
    Single core score 263
    Multi core score 453

    • Jackson on 09/04/2014 - 23:32

      That was a really involved do way of saying "get the frigging other phone!'… But a plus for the effort

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