Samsung Wave S8500 - €130 from Meteor (Incl. Free Delivery)

Zonda999

https://store.meteor.ie/phones/samsung_wave/#what-you-get-tab



This is a very nice bargain indeed, and yes , although it is a 2010 model phone, it is still well worth 129€ now, just over a year later. This phone WAS going for 300€ a year ago

http://www.techradar.com/reviews/phones/mobile-phones/samsung-wave-s8500-680092/review

So why is it still worth 130€? It still a simple gorgeous looking and feeling phone. Fells nice than the original Galaxy S IMHO (Coming from a Galaxy S Owner!). Feels like a more expensive product, i think.

Whats more, it has a nicely sized screen at 3.3" and more importantly, its Super AMOLED, which is a brilliant screen technology. ever seen a Galaxy S or Galaxy S2, you'll know what i mean. No screen can match an AMOLED in terms of wow factor or brightness

ON the downside, it uses Samsungs own propriety BADA operating system which will probably never go anywhere, but I'm sure it does all the basics just fine

Also, its worth mentioning that is has a 1GHz chip (Same one as the Galaxy S), and a 5MP camera with LED flash, and a 1500mAh batter, all of which you simply wont find in any other 130€ handset..

Jet Black

sugarman wrote: »

Android has been ported over from the Galaxy S now:)

So to ask probably a stupid question is this phone an android? Or does it still use BADA?

LowOdour

sugarman wrote: »

Android has been ported over from the Galaxy S now:)

Does that mean this phone is running android?

AlmightyCushion

sugarman wrote: »

Android has been ported over from the Galaxy S now:)

Does everything work on android though? It's kinda piointless if it can't make calls or the battery only lasts a few hours.

MarkR

I wasn't aware of this actually, as I'd passed my wave onto the mrs. Looking at the info, while some features work, some other vital parts don't. I'll have to keep an eye out. If I could put a reliable version of android on the wave, i'd buy another one new for myself!

dazzday

sugarman wrote: »

Android has been ported over from the Galaxy S now:)

Only in alpha stage at moment (no making any phone calls, 3g etc).

However id expect to see a solid beta by xmas. Getting android fully working on a phone with this spec would indeed be a bargain of the year!

AlmightyCushion

MarkR wrote: »

I wasn't aware of this actually, as I'd passed my wave onto the mrs. Looking at the info, while some features work, some other vital parts don't. I'll have to keep an eye out. If I could put a reliable version of android on the wave, i'd buy another one new for myself!

Same here. It would be a nice little upgrade to my orange san francisco.

m4rkiz

what about unlocking? preferably with code or remote?

Tinie

I know its said in nearly every recent phone bargain, but I think the LG Optimus 7 for €170 is a much better deal, but thats my opinion.

Nate--IRL--

Bada 2.0 is due in the next month or so - but overall it is a very decent phone for that price.

Nate

Redisle

Wonder is this a special offer or if it will remain at this price? Would be interested in a few months if further progress is made on that android port.

MarkR

Tinie wrote: »

I know its said in nearly every recent phone bargain, but I think the LG Optimus 7 for €170 is a much better deal, but thats my opinion.

Where's that?

Kenny Logins

Too bad the Android port isn't ready, that would make this an irresistible bargain...

Jet Black

MarkR wrote: »

Where's that?

Theres a seller on ebay called price-guard selling them for 169.90. I think postage has to be paid of about 15-20 euro.

Davy

MarkR wrote: »

Where's that?

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?threadid=2056263837

noodler

What is the downside of having BADA?

No apps designed for Android? Would you find very little choice in apps for the BADA OS?

Anything else?

Does look a good price for my first smartphone.

baldshin

Bada is pretty poor, but this phone is excellent. If it had android it would have the same performance and versatility of the Galaxy S. I've grwon fed up of waiting for an android port or even a Bada update though.

noodler

Anyone have an opnion on this Samsung Europa for 79e?

https://store.meteor.ie/phones/samsung_europa/#what-you-get-tab

Its Android but how come so cheap?

Alanstrainor

noodler wrote: »

Anyone have an opnion on this Samsung Europa for 79e?

https://store.meteor.ie/phones/samsung_europa/#what-you-get-tab

Its Android but how come so cheap?

It's because it's shite!

doctorg

Alanstrainor wrote: »

It's because it's shite!

And what about the apollo?

noodler

Can anyone recommend any of the Meteor Androis for under 200e?

A Disgrace

noodler wrote: »

What is the downside of having BADA?

Just frustrating, there's some decent apps, but by and large you'll resent people with Android and iPhone for being so up-to-date. It's a great phone though, and does the important things very well.. Don't expect Bada 2.0 if you're on Three tho, cos they're not releasing it.

Trevor451

I have had cheap android phones in the past and they are really bad and give a bad impression of the android OS. You would need to buy a high end smartphone to get the full android experience.

Go with the optimus 7 though. I still think that has to be one of the best bargain alerts I have seen on this forum : P

LowOdour

just got an email from metor "You recently ordered from our online store. We are sorry but unfortunately we cannot fulfil this order due to the high demand received."

Cant say im devastated or anything, was going to save it until I was sure what was happening with the android install on it. Would have been some bargin if that was to happen but I se on Adverts.ie that they are been sold at the same price

noodler

Trevor451 wrote: »

I have had cheap android phones in the past and they are really bad and give a bad impression of the android OS. You would need to buy a high end smartphone to get the full android experience.

Go with the optimus 7 though. I still think that has to be one of the best bargain alerts I have seen on this forum : P

Is this it?

https://store.meteor.ie/phones/lg_optimus_1/#what-you-get-tab

Maybe I am just cheap, but I could never say 379e for a phone was a bargain.

Jet Black

No this is it. http://cgi.ebay.ie/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200627410703&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT#ht_3242wt_1054

I decided to go with it. A lot of people on here bought it from this seller.

Alanstrainor

Jet Black wrote: »

No this is it. http://cgi.ebay.ie/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200627410703&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT#ht_3242wt_1054

I decided to go with it. A lot of people on here bought it from this seller.

I have it. It's great!

statto25

LowOdour wrote: »

just got an email from metor "You recently ordered from our online store. We are sorry but unfortunately we cannot fulfil this order due to the high demand received."

Cant say im devastated or anything, was going to save it until I was sure what was happening with the android install on it. Would have been some bargin if that was to happen but I se on Adverts.ie that they are been sold at the same price

Deja Vu. This phone was sold by the carphone warehouse last december for a similar price and the exact same thing happened. A lot of people ordered only to be told that it was unavailable due to high demand. It was a huge bargain alert thread which many unhappy campers.

Heart Break Kid

it was a clearance handset, with limited supply, you cant expect much.

TheHopeful

Jet Black wrote: »

No this is it. http://cgi.ebay.ie/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200627410703&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT#ht_3242wt_1054

I decided to go with it. A lot of people on here bought it from this seller.

This listing has ended now. Is it finished for good with this seller I wonder? Sorry, not too familiar with ebay.

Do-more

TheHopeful wrote: »

This listing has ended now. Is it finished for good with this seller I wonder? Sorry, not too familiar with ebay.

Price guard seem to be sold out now still available from a different seller on Amazon.de

http://www.amazon.de/Optimus-Smartphone-Vodafone-Branding-Windows/dp/B0049I4EFG/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1312534782&sr=8-2

TheHopeful

Do-more wrote: »

Price guard seem to be sold out now still available from a different seller on Amazon.de

http://www.amazon.de/Optimus-Smartphone-Vodafone-Branding-Windows/dp/B0049I4EFG/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1312534782&sr=8-2

The direct link to the one on the bargain alert on it was http://www.amazon.de/LG-Smartphone-Touchscreen-interner-Speicher/dp/B0044BCTU0
Why the big price difference?

Jet Black

Different sellers on amazon.