Samsung Galaxy S II Official - dual-core 1GHz CPU, 4.3-inch Super AMOLED Plus

[chylld83]

of the hundreds of gadgets i've bought (including dodgy no-name ones from HK) i've only ever had a few suffer significant failure. so to me the risk of failure is 1-2%.

would i pay a 25% premium to cover the 1-2% likelihood of my new sgs2 failing? hell no.

[Danthemanz]

Originally Posted by AussieSausage

That's the only thing I'm worried about. Mobicity have it for $899, but that has a Australian Warranty.

But for $700 odd overseas, it's to tempting. Don't know what to do when you bring up Warranty. My normal SGS fucked up so not to sure about the SGS II as of yet either.

I believe the warranty is with MobileCity, not Samsnug AU. They are import phones, same as handtec are selling.

[Will S]

Originally Posted by Danthemanz

I believe the warranty is with MobileCity, not Samsnug AU. They are import phones, same as handtec are selling.

Mobicity FAQ

Q: What is the warranty on the phone?
A: Our phones are mainly sourced from overseas markets. They are top quality but cheaper or more available than local stock. MobiCity provide a 12 month warranty on phone faults with service centres located across the country.

[shift6]

Originally Posted by Will S

Mobicity FAQ

Q: What is the warranty on the phone?
A: Our phones are mainly sourced from overseas markets. They are top quality but cheaper or more available than local stock. MobiCity provide a 12 month warranty on phone faults with service centres located across the country.

Is that meant to contradict Danthemanz?

I am led to believe that 'Service Centres' represents 3rd party mobile phone repair businesses with whom Mobicity may have affiliation with or have a referral system in place.

It does not seem to say in the FAQ that the manufacturer will necessarily process and accept warranty claims for Mobicity stock.

[chylld83]

Originally Posted by shift6

Is that meant to contradict Danthemanz?

I am led to believe that 'Service Centres' represents 3rd party mobile phone repair businesses with whom Mobicity may have affiliation with or have a referral system in place.

It does not seem to say in the FAQ that the manufacturer will necessarily process and accept warranty claims for Mobicity stock.

To me it sounds like you just contradicted yourself

You're all saying essentially the same thing which is what I believe too - mobicity's "warranty" is just an agreement to repair your phone locally at their cost. which after all is what a warranty is (although it may not be complete and full like a proper samsung warranty)

[HellsAngel]

mobicity use this company for their warranty http://www.aussiewarranty.com.au/

[AussieSausage]

Originally Posted by shift6

Is that meant to contradict Danthemanz?

I am led to believe that 'Service Centres' represents 3rd party mobile phone repair businesses with whom Mobicity may have affiliation with or have a referral system in place.

It does not seem to say in the FAQ that the manufacturer will necessarily process and accept warranty claims for Mobicity stock.

Interactive Mobiles my SGS is being repaired at, well they said in the Email anyway.

Interactive Mobiles is a registered Samsung repairer apparently.

I don't care, it's being fixed under warranty so I'm happy.

EDIT: Yep, Aussie Warranty is where my SGS went, who then said that there repair partner Interactive Mobiles has recieved it and is being replaced.

[chylld83]

Originally Posted by HellsAngel

mobicity use this company for their warranty http://www.aussiewarranty.com.au/

I was looking at that as an option for an imported handset, then I read the T&C:

FAQ – Anytime Warranty
• Am I eligible to purchase Mobile Phone MBI?
Eligibility for this insurance is subject to the following conditions:
1. Your mobile phone has a minimum 30 days of the original manufactures warranty remaining prior to the date of purchase of this insurance product.
2. Your mobile phone was originally purchased new in Australia.
3. Your mobile phone is in working order with no known faults at the time of purchase of this insurance product.
4. You are a permanent resident of Australia.

I guess since you're technically buying it off an Australian-based company, you're eligible for the warranty.

Maybe I'll buy the phone through my company and then sell it to myself as an employee... then go warranty?

[Will S]

Originally Posted by shift6

Is that meant to contradict Danthemanz?

contradict ?

No, its there to confirm what he said

[buddhamus]

Has anyone else noticed on the Handtec site it has changed the status of the Galaxy S II from "Pre order" to "Shipped within 10 Days"

And when you click on the item it says "Stock Update: Stock expected 27th April - Shipping 28th April." w00t!

[chylld83]

Originally Posted by buddhamus

Has anyone else noticed on the Handtec site it has changed the status of the Galaxy S II from "Pre order" to "Shipped within 10 Days"

And when you click on the item it says "Stock Update: Stock expected 27th April - Shipping 28th April." w00t!

Holy crap!

Means I might feasibly have it in time for my holiday (leave on 6/5)

[Will S]

for some weird reason they declined my credit card

oh well, paypal to the rescue


as for Warranty, if anything goes wrong I will be on to Samsung Australia

[2162]

Does Handtec ask you for ID if you pay using verified paypal?

[chylld83]

Originally Posted by 2162

Does Handtec ask you for ID if you pay using verified paypal?

Nope 10char

[ben_qld]

I purchased mine though handtech using my VISA, and all I was asked was for my commbank Netcode and thats all. Handtech hasnt asked me for any futher verification. And I even have the delivery address set to my work address

Ben