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Samsung GALAXY S II – now available

Introducing the new Samsung GALAXY S II – the smartest of smartphones! The GALAXY S II is set to be the new benchmark of what other smartphones will aspire to with a blazing 1.2Ghz Dual-Core application processor, a first class viewing experience with a stunning 4.3” Super AMOLED Plus display encased in a sleek 8.49mm slim and 116 gram lightweight design.

But even though its design is thin and light, this is no lightweight smartphone! The Samsung GALAXY S II is packed with a powerful range of features and aims to follow on from the worldwide success of its predecessor the Samsung GALAXY S. Driven by the new Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) OS, the Samsung GALAXY S II will deliver you a smooth and intuitive user experience, topped off with a number of apps and “hubs” to give you a complete and engaging smartphone device.

• Navigon: Comes with FREE premium turn by turn navigation from Navigon. On board map files, no ongoing data charges and free map updates every 3 months*
• Samsung Apps: enjoy access to apps optimised for use on the GALAXY S II
• Game Hub: Enjoy the best Smartphone gaming experience. Play HD quality & Social games through Samsung Game Hub on a super fast device with sharper, crisper images.
• Readers Hub: Enjoy direct access to over 2,000 local and global newspapers in 49 languages, 2,300 popular magazines and over 2.2 million ebooks and novels.
• Social Hub Premium: streamlines your email, SMS, Instant Messaging, social network feeds, calendars and more onto one screen. You simply choose how you want to communicate with your contacts without having to launch and login to individual applications.

Here are some of the many reasons to consider the Samsung GALAXY S II as your next smartphone:
 

4.3" Super AMOLED Plus display	An unrivalled viewing experiencing with crystal clear graphics, vivid colours and no motion blur without compromising battery performance
Powerful 1.2Ghz Dual Core Application Processor	Delivers compelling features such as fast web browsing**, seamless multi-tasking comparable to a PC-like environment, instantly responsive user interface and supreme graphics quality making games and video incredibly fast and smooth   ** Speeds may vary depending on your network provider
8.49mm Slim Design	Slimmer and lighter letting you experience more with less
Game Hub	Join in the action with the Samsung Galaxy S II’s Game Hub. Trial the latest premium HD quality games from Gameloft before you buy. And to get you started without delay, the Galaxy S II comes preloaded with social games FREE# - We Farm, Safari, We Rule, We City. Featuring the Super AMOLED Plus screen, speedy 1.2Ghz dual core processor and the enhanced 3-axis accelerometer and gyroscope sensors, the Galaxy S II delivers a dynamic and unrivalled Smartphone gaming experience that will simply blow your mind. # Data charges may apply
Readers Hub	Leave the bookshelf at home. The Samsung GALAXY S II has it in hand. Readers Hub gives you access to over 2.2 million eBooks from classics to bestsellers, over 2,300 Magazines in 22 languages and over 2000 newspapers in 49 languages. Crisp, sharp text makes reading a pleasure while features like magnify, page view, text view and text to speech let you to read the way you want. Believe in reading, but look beyond paper.
Social Hub	Social Hub Premium brings together your contacts, calendar and email with Instant Messaging and Social Networking Sites, like Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn, onto just one convenient screen. Quick access, no login and access to all your accounts through the one app means you’ll be able to interact faster with more people in the way you want to.
Free turn-by-turn Navigation by NAVIGON	Transforms into a premium navigation device with Australian and New Zealand maps preloaded, delivering 2D and 3D map views, turn-by-turn voice guidance, drive and walk modes and intelligent address search.

The Samsung GALAXY S II is coming to Optus dealers from this week... and will be available from Vodafone and Telstra dealers from June. Place your pre-orders at your local dealer today.

 

 *Data charges may apply for download of application and map updates. Map updates are offered free of charge upon activation of the FreshMaps package and guaranteed for a 2 year period; after this time a fee may apply for further map updates.