Its football

They save on QC. I worked in manufacturing before. Usually the products destined for 3rd world countries like India and China, the QC not so stringent so they save alot of $$ on that. For EU countries the QC is damn strict so alot of extra $$ there. So essentially you are paying for the QC, the product however is essentially the same.

Hmn... still waiting for mine to be replaced

My N900 stolen, then my new phone rosak... damn unlucky

Damn I am still waiting for my replacement, only used for a week kaput... curse my luck

Finally got my phone back... Awesome

There was an issue with the camera unable to focus. Not related to software, probably a hardware issue, so got the phone replaced. Took little more than a week.

Astonishing, just got my replaced GS2 and guess what, just noticed a f***ing dead pixel! This is just getting ridicules!

Haiz.... Just $$$ down the f***ing drain!

Well damn pissed, was calm after the first incident now it is getting ridicules, seller also ask me to settle myself with the wholesale guy, very responsible I must say. Awesome! Just plain awesome. I am guessing they just replaced my set with a returned set from someone else most likely

This post has been edited by RViN: Jun 6 2011, 10:52 PM

Yeaps finally got it replaced by the importer after a couple rounds of quick fire sessions.

Apparently they only replace it once so if you have a defective unit the 2nd time around you are out of luck. What nonsense!

But checked thoroughly the unit I took so very happy and cooled down a lot now , I think this will be my last Samsung phone though, the QC on this phone sucks despite it being their top end phone!. Thanks for the help Mike, sure its not your fault but must be a little careful next time. Check the stock they give you as damn these importers can be sneaky!

Also apparently the dead pixel issue is quite common, you can check from the diagnostic menu *#0*#

This post has been edited by RViN: Jun 7 2011, 04:50 PM

Just a question since I am still new in Android (former Maemo boy haha, things were much simpler there), if I root the phone, can I still receive firmware updates automatically from KIES or OTA ?

Also I see there are many kinds of ways to root using different tools and kernels. Any difference in those methods?

What about KIES bro? Will that be ok?

Also what is the best way to root currently? Chainfire method? Damn I am clueless, why dont they ship these with root access!

Ok thanks guys will have a look, no need for root at the moment but later on I wanna hack this to kingdom come lol so I will need root access. I am wondering cause I dont check for long periods for firmware updates, so getting a notification there is one is welcomed. It will be an annoyance to flash firmware back and forth, would be nice if KIES still able to do the flashing even after rooting.
As for giving root access, there are many excuses but our computers come with root access so why cant our phones same thing really since phones are fast catching up. The excuses are just a way to control the platform... Maemo was open full fledged Linux Mobile OS. Sadly Nokia put their heads up their own ass and killed it prematurely.

These are some shortcomings of Android, well at least better than iPong! lol

Nah given up on Nokia, they will screw that phone from top to bottom so why waste my hard earn $$ on that... lol gonna be sticking to Android for now. Wonder when can we dual boot on an Android though?

Hello Uncle Ben, might need your help here. I was reading that thread in the link on the post you mentioned but I am getting lost. I dont see any instructions on how I need to get it done. I am sure some flashing is required.

Any instructions from yourself mate? Greatly appreciate it

Thanks will try that

So anyone tried to flash with the latest HK KF1 firmware? Any difference?

Apparently it is super fast with no lag... Thinking if I want to be guinea pig or not lol

ZSKF1

Firmware info
PDA:ZSKF1
PHONE: XXKE4
CSC:OZSKE7
Date: 04/06/2011

ZSKF1:http://www.multiupload.com/Z91TGAO2EK

ZSKF1 Stock Kernel: http://www.multiupload.com/T35WJSZ81I
Password: intratech@XDA

Hehe no worries, let you be the guinea pig, let me know if there is any difference in performance or battery charge