No SAMSUNG logo above the screen on Swedish retail version as I saw it today in Media Market store in Norrkoping. dealer said package contains MHL converter.
Btw are wich price u found it?
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Seriously? That rises more questions than answers lol
The pre-order special price is 4990 Sek (Swedish Krona) and delivery date is 12th of May.
El Salvador said:
Seriously? That rises more questions than answers lol
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I Know!!! I asked lots of different questions and also lots of same questions about non existing Samsung logo and MHL converter in the box!! The guy almost cried!! )))
samini said:
I Know!!! I asked lots of different questions and also lots of same questions about non existing Samsung logo and MHL converter in the box!! The guy almost cried!! )))
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Was this an official outlet? Sounds more likely he's got his hands on prototypes or review models...
I'd stay away from a device without Samsung Branding, as when have you known Samsung not to stick their logo on the phone?
hmm...
If I am not mistaken, the Korean models have no Samsung logo on the front.
risq said:
Was this an official outlet? Sounds more likely he's got his hands on prototypes or review models...
I'd stay away from a device without Samsung Branding, as when have you known Samsung not to stick their logo on the phone?
hmm...
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Samsung not having a Bright White logo on GS II is strange!! I can not agree more but I made the guy call his boss and ask!! and I made sure that what I saw was retail version with 1.2GHZ CPU.
Now I have more ....
As you know, from one certain date Samsung replaced pictures with ones with logo. from then almost every online store and mobile reviewer changed their pictures too. Recently I realized Telenor and Tele2 (bigest phone companies in sweden) changed back pictures to ones without Samsung logo.
You can chek it yourself.( As I am sure you know! web sites are .se rather than .com or ...)
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as when have you known Samsung not to stick their logo on the phone?
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Nexus S. It has the Samsung in the back cover.
But I don't believe it would come to sweden without Samsung text in front, when it does in Finland.
I have my doubts about this information. I don't doubt the veracity of what you're saying, but of the information you were given.
First, I wouldn't put it past the regional marketing branch of Samsung to hand out some of the former prototype devices to retailers to look at and Media Markt may have mistook it for a display model. Second, the very fact that Samsung doesn't include an MHI adapter cable is strange, especially when they're rare to come by and other manufacturers like Nokia have set the standard (my N8 came with an HDMI cable, USB-to-Go cable, you name it), so I think the local MM manager is just going on logic without really checking things up.
Yesterday I was in an ElGiganten in Stockholm and the whole front of the store was decked out in huge display boards. They expected to be ready for release on May 6, and kind of miffed about having to wait until May 12. Won't they look rediculous when they realize all their expensive marketing material doesn't even look like the device to be sold - with a Samsung logo on it.
I would be very surprised if the hardware versions delivered to the various EU countries have any significant differences (and I prefer the Samsung lable on the front). But then again, stranger things have happened.
The samsung brand is on the back... Strangely like the iPhone?!
And its not just Sweden. If you visit the Samsung page (swedish, finnish, whatever), only the front page and top images have it - the rest in the actual specification/advertisment of the phone doesnt have it. Three UK shows it without the name. Etc and so on.
You're right about the local Samsung page, it's a mixed bag.
The retailer pictures vary, but the OP is right in saying that a surprising number of retailers now or still have the photos without the logo on the front.
If this is true, it makes me worry that there might be other less benign differences from the units that we've seen from the UK, like cheaper camera sensors or the like.
Let's hope that there is no hardware difference in EU. I really hate it when they do that.
The worst case scenario is Samsung having many first production devices that we know as test devices mostly with 1 GHZ CPU and then they realized that they want to go with 1.2 GHZ and the Samsung LOGO and rest is not so hard to guess since CPU speed is just the matter of over clocking old devices and ..... OH just find a cold place in north to get rid of them ))))
I really hope that I am wrong ..... we will know in less than 5 days.
Danish version...
.... seems to be just like the Swedish version - or rather the version i bought.
No logo on front - also no NFC, and only 16 Gb version without memorycard in the box. BUT... also no HDMI-converter. This version actually comes from warehouses in Sweden, where Telia stores it.
But the specs on the phone shows 1,2 Ghz dual-core, and the rest of the specs fully complies with the specs from Samsung on this phone.
otacon888 said:
If I am not mistaken, the Korean models have no Samsung logo on the front.
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This is because usually carriers force their logos on the front. This was partially the reason why iPhone arrived so late in Korea. Apple wouldn't let anyone touch'em.
Eddiedk said:
.... seems to be just like the Swedish version - or rather the version i bought.
No logo on front - also no NFC, and only 16 Gb version without memorycard in the box. BUT... also no HDMI-converter. This version actually comes from warehouses in Sweden, where Telia stores it.
But the specs on the phone shows 1,2 Ghz dual-core, and the rest of the specs fully complies with the specs from Samsung on this phone.
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The Nordic countries always share the same version (at least in my experience of Samsung).
Has it already been released in Denmark???
Could you use Android System Info and see if it looks the same as Swedroid's UK device shown in this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rt7mdInSWqk&feature=relmfu
At 3:26 it shows some CPU info (although not entirely accurate, it does show the use of the CPU going up to 1.2 GHz).
I Saw CONVERTER WITH MY EYES!!!
People ! I saw the converter that comes with GSII in box in Sweden @ least from Media Market it is a Charger/HDMI converter you use it to charge cell phone or plug HDMI cable. You can see it in the post here for Infuse4G "http://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-Infuse-4G-HDMI-out-Adapter-Demonstration_id18667"
So now you can charge and use HDMI @ same time.
Eddiedk said:
.... seems to be just like the Swedish version - or rather the version i bought.
No logo on front - also no NFC, and only 16 Gb version without memorycard in the box. BUT... also no HDMI-converter. This version actually comes from warehouses in Sweden, where Telia stores it.
But the specs on the phone shows 1,2 Ghz dual-core, and the rest of the specs fully complies with the specs from Samsung on this phone.
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Is it the Exynos 1.2?
Hi, just spotted this in my local MediaMarkt store here in Germany. maybe this was already well known to all you folks out there.
http://www.packardbell.de/pb/en/GB/content/model/XE.H7EEN.002
a quick hold and check and not a lot of difference apart from the Glossy back cover (not nice) and certainly the power adaptor fits and was happily charging my Acer.
Perhaps we might get a few more peripheral or even a better power adapator available
Hahaha very true
and look at the accessories, spot any similarities LOL, well no wonder since Packerd Bell belongs to Acer. But i like the covers
http://store.packardbell.com/store/pbemea/en_GB/list/categoryID.56314800
BTW i see some build differences excluding the glossy back, assembly looks a bit different , does it feel well build?
Acer owns a group of brands. Packard Bell is one of them so most of the products in each of the brands are just re-branded devices suited for whatever is most popular in various regions. We have Acer, Emachines and Gateway stuff in the U.S and Packard Bell joins the fray overseas.
Yeah .... "Cousin Itt" was spotted back in May
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1092029
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I am in need of some help. I recently bought a A500-10S16u but the seller screwed my order up. They are now out of stock and offered me an A500-10S16w instead of the A500-10S16u. Should I accept this? What are the differnces?
I searched on Acer's website but the information seems inaccurate/incomplete. There are several differences, according to Acer's site the W model lacks: NVIDIA GeForce, Dolby Mobile Technology, dual speakers, HDMI and MicroSD memory card reader.
However, according to Walmart's product page the W model has the GeForce, Dolby Mobile and MicroSD reader. Walmart makes no mention of dual speakers or regular HDMI. Plus, I don't think the U model has a regular HDM port (both regular HDMI and micro HDMI are listed as features by Acer).
I'm getting the sense that the two models are identical but the U/W distinction is for different retail channels. Can anyone confirm? Would be very much appreciated!!!
Kind of surprised this hasn't been answered in the FAQ yet.
Never mind, my original post didn't provide as much info as I had hoped. I do think that the two models are essentially identical. The Acer side-by-side comparison shows no missing features between the two. I think you are OK with the "w" version. Price-wise they list the same so that is also a helpful barometer.
I'll take a guess it's a manufacturer specific code. Maybe region or plant.
Hardware should be exactly the same.
It has come to my attention that there a a range of different covers for the S4, I do not mean colours or carrier printing but rather, some have no printing at the back and some have 'Galaxy S4' printing. Also the i9506 (4G) models vary from having the 4G print at the back to nothing at all.
Does anyone know why this is or whats going on?
On another note, has anyone ordered from TopBuy before? I purchased the i9506 from them, it is yet to arrive but I'm becoming anxious as to whether or not I will receive a genuine model. TopBuy claims that "All products offered by TopBuy are brand new in their original boxes. They are not used, display models, etc… The savings come from direct imported overseas stock at tax free prices" is this to believe?
Also, in the phones package contents they claim that "(Please note user manual may come as English version hardcopy or softcopy)" shouldn't this always be hardcopy? I've never heard of a softcopy included with the phone.
Is there an official dock for the Galaxy S4? I bought one from ebay that was quoted as being official Samsung for Galaxy S4, but I received it today and the box says Galaxy S3. Yes the S4 fits in it and charges, but the fit does not seem 100% snug.. you have to sort of put the S4 in at slight angle instead of being able to just drop it into the dock, and although secure, it doesn't look like a particularly snug fit when sat in the dock.
Was I mislead or is this as good as it gets for an official S4 dock?
Here is the one I received:
http://i.snag.gy/8oePo.jpg
Thank you all in advance!
A good sticky for the S4 Accessories sub forum would be a list of all official accessories..no? Lets start one!!
To answer my own question, I contacted Samsung and they have advised me as follows:
I have provided you with a link below to a multi-purpose dock in which you could use for you Samsung Galaxy S4.
Samsung S4 Dock
There is not an official dock for this model of device.
I hope this information was helpful, if you have any questions please contact me or call the number below.
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My response to them was as follows:
WOW. I cannot believe Samsung did not make a dock for the Galaxy S4. I mean...... really? It sold over 40 million units so you might have missed a trick there? 40 million missed users who might have bought your dock?
I have bought the dock that you recommend already, but I returned it for a refund the same day because in my opinion it is NOT compatible with the Galaxy S4 because of a few reasons: firstly, the S4 does not fit snugly into the dock - you cannot slide the phone in along the incline of the back of the dock, you need to tilt it forward which is annoying. There is no click or "feel" to let you know once the phone is fully inserted which leaves you guessing if you have pushed it in properly or not. And lastly, the dock is too light which means you cannot remove the Galaxy S4 from the dock singled handed - instead you have to use one hand to hold the dock down on the surface and the other hand the remove the dock. Overall it is not a pleasing experience.
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