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I meant software wise for example i have an ipod touch 1st gen that is stuck on an old firmware and so i dont have the latest features

With hardware i want at least relatively up to date as long as its not too far behind which is why im wondering if the 1 processor and less RAM would make enough of a difference to ignore the fact that the phones may be abit too big and to get the sensation or s2.
Hope im explaining it well...

I think most single core CPU phones have a seperate GPU whereas the dual core ones have integrated GPUs so they're not a LOT better?

I'm not sure but I think so

I meant software wise for example i have an ipod touch 1st gen that is stuck on an old firmware and so i dont have the latest features

With hardware i want at least relatively up to date as long as its not too far behind which is why im wondering if the 1 processor and less RAM would make enough of a difference to ignore the fact that the phones may be abit too big and to get the sensation or s2.
Hope im explaining it well...

I've bought the SGSII

£399 from O2 on PAYG, bit of a no brainer for me...I'm such a sucker for Samsung phones.

I'm stuck between that and this contract deal

Contract is 12 months so you can sell the phone after the 12 months for probably £250 minimum and possibly get a free upgrade for a better phone (or use some of that £250) when you renew your contract.

What to do? (firstworldproblem)

It looks like the S2 is a big step forward in terms of raw processing power. I think you should go for a dual-core phone, just in case. From the reviews I've read on the S2, a lot of the processing power isn't used, so I think it'll last for a long time in terms of running new software.

Just ordered a Galaxy S. My only real experience of smartphone interface is owning an ipod touch haha. Will I be pleasantly surprised? Any hints/tips?

Ive been waiting for the galaxy s 2 for ages, still got a htc hero. From reading reviews id think ill go for the samsung galaxy s 2 rather than waiting for the iphone 5, its a very powerful phone and the iphone is expensive, theres also rumours the iphone 5 will look exactly the same but be a bit faster, bid like what they did with the ipad 2.

there are ok deals about but think phones4u have the best offer available with the internet, see here: http://www.comparemobiledeals.com/mobile-phones/Samsung/Galaxy-S2?&tab=Pay-Monthly&page=1&sortby=Monthly-Cost&internet=yes where you can compare what the retailers are offering. I think tmobile is the best deal and tmobile uses orange network so has good coverage.

apparently they are in stock as well but it wont be delivered until after the bank holiday.

Did you deliberately get a Galaxy S (for value for money reasons) or were you not aware that it's now an obsolete handset now that the Galaxy S II is out?

Can't afford a fat lot more than that and it's better than the samsung genio txt I'm sporting at the moment

No, that's fair enough. I just wanted to check that some shady salesperson hasn't sold you a SGS at almost full whack.

Thanks Yeah I can imagine there are many of those around!
So what's the verdict? Is it as good as the reviews I've seen say it is?

My money's on the iPhone 5 actually being an iPhone 4 S, tbh. Good call on getting the SGS II, IMO.

It was a choice between the samsung galaxy s or the new htc coming out (i forget the name). Hope it turns up on tuesday, heard good things bout it and the reviews are good.