Galaxy S 2

Red Arrow · 17-02-2011, 09:43

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Originally Posted by legends wear 7

12m contracts return in March to all networks

Really? Where did you read this?

funlovingirl · 17-02-2011, 11:16

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Originally Posted by Red Arrow

Really? Where did you read this?

I've just came across this article, but it states May and not March.

http://www.wired.co.uk/news/archive/...onth-contracts

spaceman05 · 17-02-2011, 11:21

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Originally Posted by legends wear 7

12m contracts return in March to all networks

Bet the tariffs will be alot higher than their 18/24 month counterparts though

funlovingirl · 17-02-2011, 11:33

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Originally Posted by spaceman05

Bet the tariffs will be alot higher than their 18/24 month counterparts though

More than likely. I was lucky enough to get my Desire (original model) on a 12 month contract, but, it cost me £40.00 on Vodafone and it was the cheapest tariff for a 12m contract.

ACU · 17-02-2011, 12:48

Had 12 month contracts really been stopped? I dont think they have. Its just that monthly costs would be higher than your average user would be willing to pay. I bet if you rang your operator and said you wanted a 12month contract, they would give you a price for it.

I did get a 5 or 6 month contract from vodafone a while back

rosetech · 17-02-2011, 13:04

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Originally Posted by Aye Up

The phones processors most certainly run natively Dual Core if they have that feature. The problem actually resides in the way Android is coded at the moment, the OS is designed for single core processors at the current time. Multi-Threading will be more pervasive through the OS come Honeycomb release which handsets should get some time after the tablet version.

Android is muti-threaded already

Do you mean multi processor compliant?

Red Arrow · 17-02-2011, 13:40

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Originally Posted by ACU

Had 12 month contracts really been stopped? I dont think they have. Its just that monthly costs would be higher than your average user would be willing to pay. I bet if you rang your operator and said you wanted a 12month contract, they would give you a price for it.

I did get a 5 or 6 month contract from vodafone a while back

Yeah the other year I did that when looking to upgrade. Just told the agent on the phone that I refused to go onto anything higher than a 12 month contract and explained I understand if the phone would cost me a bit more, but it's something I was happy to pay so I wasn't locked in for more than a year.

There was no argument from the agent, in fact he thanked me for being upfront and then went and got me an amazing deal.

chakkers · 20-02-2011, 19:19

How long do you think we would have to wait in the UK for this to be released?

I saw an article online that 3 will be getting first dibs apparently. But as i've been considering getting the first Galaxy S now on a 24month contract, I'm now wondering whether to or not. Unless they might let me upgrade during it? Arrrgh. Terrible at making decisions. Maybe I should just stick with original plan of the original Galaxy S, then get the Galaxy S2 when that contract expires as it'll be reet cheap by then, if something else hasn't caught my eye, that is.

legends wear 7 · 20-02-2011, 20:53

Vodafone have already announced it so can't be exclusive to 3.

Vodafone Twitter team said March I think for release

Aye Up · 20-02-2011, 22:46

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Originally Posted by rosetech

Android is muti-threaded already

Do you mean multi processor compliant?

Its Multi-Threaded to a point, however it doesn't take complete advantage of the Dual Core function CPU's as yet. This is something to do with the coding, as it stands at present APIs (I think as I aint a programmer) only allow programs to run in queue as though on a Single Core, where as come Honeycomb this will be addressed so all applications will be able to harness the power of Dual Cores.

Multi-Threading happens but it isn't as pervasive at present.

Red Arrow · 21-02-2011, 11:12

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Originally Posted by chakkers

How long do you think we would have to wait in the UK for this to be released?

I saw an article online that 3 will be getting first dibs apparently. But as i've been considering getting the first Galaxy S now on a 24month contract, I'm now wondering whether to or not. Unless they might let me upgrade during it? Arrrgh. Terrible at making decisions. Maybe I should just stick with original plan of the original Galaxy S, then get the Galaxy S2 when that contract expires as it'll be reet cheap by then, if something else hasn't caught my eye, that is.

Just wait a month until it comes out then get it on a 24 month contract with 3. I know I would wait a month to have the newest version than get the older one now.

Stuart P · 21-02-2011, 11:24

why would anyone want to be stuck good n proper to a 18 or 24 month contract when the phone would be outdated within 6 months?

ACU · 21-02-2011, 11:45

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Originally Posted by Stuart P

why would anyone want to be stuck good n proper to a 18 or 24 month contract when the phone would be outdated within 6 months?

I am guessing money.

Stuart P · 21-02-2011, 12:06

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Originally Posted by ACU

I am guessing money.

really?!?

so a contract for a iphone 4 16gb on vodafone works out at £919 for the 24months.(£30 a month) iPhone On Vodafone - iPhone On Pay Monthly Plans - Vodafone

tied in good n proper

or you can walk into a apple store (or direct) and buy for £499 get a £15/month sim only deal with same minutes and texts etc for £859 (cost is assuming you stayed on that sim only deal for 24month) http://shop.vodafone.co.uk/shop/sim-...flt_30dayplans

cheaper, not tied in good n proper and free to move to another deal whenever you want

Red Arrow · 21-02-2011, 12:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stuart P

really?!?

so a contract for a iphone 4 16gb on vodafone works out at £919 for the 24months.(£30 a month) iPhone On Vodafone - iPhone On Pay Monthly Plans - Vodafone

tied in good n proper

or you can walk into a apple store (or direct) and buy for £499 get a £15/month sim only deal with same minutes and texts etc for £859 (cost is assuming you stayed on that sim only deal for 24month) http://shop.vodafone.co.uk/shop/sim-...flt_30dayplans

cheaper, not tied in good n proper and free to move to another deal whenever you want

I agree. But a lot of people don't have £499 spare to hand over in one go.

ACU · 21-02-2011, 18:48

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Originally Posted by Red Arrow

I agree. But a lot of people don't have £499 spare to hand over in one go.

Yep this....paying £900+ over 24months is easier for some people, than handing over £500 in one lump sum.

I would never sign a 24month contract. An 18month at a push. However I bought my current phone and then took out a sim-only contract. However I can not see me moving to another phone in the next 9 months or so...possibly for the remainder of the year.

17-02-2011, 09:43	#26
Red Arrow Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Mars Posts: 10,688	Quote: Originally Posted by legends wear 7 12m contracts return in March to all networks Really? Where did you read this?

17-02-2011, 11:16	#27
funlovingirl Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,764	Quote: Originally Posted by Red Arrow Really? Where did you read this? I've just came across this article, but it states May and not March. http://www.wired.co.uk/news/archive/...onth-contracts

17-02-2011, 11:21	#28
spaceman05 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,113	Quote: Originally Posted by legends wear 7 12m contracts return in March to all networks Bet the tariffs will be alot higher than their 18/24 month counterparts though

17-02-2011, 11:33	#29
funlovingirl Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,764	Quote: Originally Posted by spaceman05 Bet the tariffs will be alot higher than their 18/24 month counterparts though More than likely. I was lucky enough to get my Desire (original model) on a 12 month contract, but, it cost me £40.00 on Vodafone and it was the cheapest tariff for a 12m contract.

17-02-2011, 12:48	#30
ACU Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 7,916	Had 12 month contracts really been stopped? I dont think they have. Its just that monthly costs would be higher than your average user would be willing to pay. I bet if you rang your operator and said you wanted a 12month contract, they would give you a price for it. I did get a 5 or 6 month contract from vodafone a while back

17-02-2011, 13:04	#31
rosetech Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,058	Quote: Originally Posted by Aye Up The phones processors most certainly run natively Dual Core if they have that feature. The problem actually resides in the way Android is coded at the moment, the OS is designed for single core processors at the current time. Multi-Threading will be more pervasive through the OS come Honeycomb release which handsets should get some time after the tablet version. Android is muti-threaded already Do you mean multi processor compliant?

17-02-2011, 13:40	#32
Red Arrow Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Mars Posts: 10,688	Quote: Originally Posted by ACU Had 12 month contracts really been stopped? I dont think they have. Its just that monthly costs would be higher than your average user would be willing to pay. I bet if you rang your operator and said you wanted a 12month contract, they would give you a price for it. I did get a 5 or 6 month contract from vodafone a while back Yeah the other year I did that when looking to upgrade. Just told the agent on the phone that I refused to go onto anything higher than a 12 month contract and explained I understand if the phone would cost me a bit more, but it's something I was happy to pay so I wasn't locked in for more than a year. There was no argument from the agent, in fact he thanked me for being upfront and then went and got me an amazing deal.

20-02-2011, 19:19	#33
chakkers Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Cheshire Posts: 455	How long do you think we would have to wait in the UK for this to be released? I saw an article online that 3 will be getting first dibs apparently. But as i've been considering getting the first Galaxy S now on a 24month contract, I'm now wondering whether to or not. Unless they might let me upgrade during it? Arrrgh. Terrible at making decisions. Maybe I should just stick with original plan of the original Galaxy S, then get the Galaxy S2 when that contract expires as it'll be reet cheap by then, if something else hasn't caught my eye, that is.

20-02-2011, 20:53	#34
legends wear 7 Guest Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 2,070	Vodafone have already announced it so can't be exclusive to 3. Vodafone Twitter team said March I think for release

20-02-2011, 22:46	#35
Aye Up Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: North West Posts: 4,885	Quote: Originally Posted by rosetech Android is muti-threaded already Do you mean multi processor compliant? Its Multi-Threaded to a point, however it doesn't take complete advantage of the Dual Core function CPU's as yet. This is something to do with the coding, as it stands at present APIs (I think as I aint a programmer) only allow programs to run in queue as though on a Single Core, where as come Honeycomb this will be addressed so all applications will be able to harness the power of Dual Cores. Multi-Threading happens but it isn't as pervasive at present.

21-02-2011, 11:12	#36
Red Arrow Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Mars Posts: 10,688	Quote: Originally Posted by chakkers How long do you think we would have to wait in the UK for this to be released? I saw an article online that 3 will be getting first dibs apparently. But as i've been considering getting the first Galaxy S now on a 24month contract, I'm now wondering whether to or not. Unless they might let me upgrade during it? Arrrgh. Terrible at making decisions. Maybe I should just stick with original plan of the original Galaxy S, then get the Galaxy S2 when that contract expires as it'll be reet cheap by then, if something else hasn't caught my eye, that is. Just wait a month until it comes out then get it on a 24 month contract with 3. I know I would wait a month to have the newest version than get the older one now.

21-02-2011, 11:24	#37
Stuart P Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hitchin Posts: 922	why would anyone want to be stuck good n proper to a 18 or 24 month contract when the phone would be outdated within 6 months?

21-02-2011, 11:45	#38
ACU Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 7,916	Quote: Originally Posted by Stuart P why would anyone want to be stuck good n proper to a 18 or 24 month contract when the phone would be outdated within 6 months? I am guessing money.

21-02-2011, 12:06	#39
Stuart P Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hitchin Posts: 922	Quote: Originally Posted by ACU I am guessing money. really?!? so a contract for a iphone 4 16gb on vodafone works out at £919 for the 24months.(£30 a month) iPhone On Vodafone - iPhone On Pay Monthly Plans - Vodafone tied in good n proper or you can walk into a apple store (or direct) and buy for £499 get a £15/month sim only deal with same minutes and texts etc for £859 (cost is assuming you stayed on that sim only deal for 24month) http://shop.vodafone.co.uk/shop/sim-...flt_30dayplans cheaper, not tied in good n proper and free to move to another deal whenever you want

21-02-2011, 12:50	#40
Red Arrow Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Mars Posts: 10,688	Quote: Originally Posted by Stuart P really?!? so a contract for a iphone 4 16gb on vodafone works out at £919 for the 24months.(£30 a month) iPhone On Vodafone - iPhone On Pay Monthly Plans - Vodafone tied in good n proper or you can walk into a apple store (or direct) and buy for £499 get a £15/month sim only deal with same minutes and texts etc for £859 (cost is assuming you stayed on that sim only deal for 24month) http://shop.vodafone.co.uk/shop/sim-...flt_30dayplans cheaper, not tied in good n proper and free to move to another deal whenever you want I agree. But a lot of people don't have £499 spare to hand over in one go.

21-02-2011, 18:48	#41
ACU Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 7,916	Quote: Originally Posted by Red Arrow I agree. But a lot of people don't have £499 spare to hand over in one go. Yep this....paying £900+ over 24months is easier for some people, than handing over £500 in one lump sum. I would never sign a 24month contract. An 18month at a push. However I bought my current phone and then took out a sim-only contract. However I can not see me moving to another phone in the next 9 months or so...possibly for the remainder of the year.

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