Nexus S on Vodacom

[Larry101]

Apparently Vodacom are now advertising the Nexus S on contract available from "mid April". Something like R259 a month (I forget on which contract package, I heard this second hand). The lousy thing is, we appear to be getting the Super LCD version instead of the Super AMOLED one. Almost all non-US markets seem to be getting the LCD version. Not sure how big a deal that is.

 

[bullzeye.za]

The AMOLED is worth the effort of importing one, my SGS is amazing with it.

 

[phoneJunky]

I have seen the Super-Amoled (I have a galaxy S) and have seen the S-LCD, and the Amoled screen does look nicer, but it isn't that big a difference in my opinion. I think the s-LCD last longer than the Super AMOLED.

 

[poffle]

Coming Soon - so they say

SAMSUNG I9023 NEXUS S @ R 3199 CASH ON TOP UP, 200s
SAMSUNG I9023 NEXUS S @ R 2759 CASH ON TOP UP, 275s
SAMSUNG I9023 NEXUS S @ R 3899 CASH ON TOP UP, 135s
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SAMSUNG I9023 NEXUS S + 30 MB DATA FOR 3 MONTHS @ R 1499 CASH ON BUSINESS, TALK 130 (PER MINUTE BILLING)
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SAMSUNG I9023 NEXUS S + 30 MB DATA FOR 3 MONTHS @ R 64 PER MONTH + SUBSCRIPTION ON BUSINESS, TALK 130 (PER MINUTE BILLING)
SAMSUNG I9023 NEXUS S @ R 84 PER MONTH + SUBSCRIPTION ON BUSINESS (PER SECOND BILLING)
SAMSUNG I9023 NEXUS S @ R 59 PER MONTH + SUBSCRIPTION ON TOP UP 590
SAMSUNG I9023 NEXUS S @ R 59 PER MONTH + SUBSCRIPTION ON TALK 500

 

[Shayd]

Bloody expensive for a phone that is approx the same as the galaxy s. Nfc and pure google experience ain't worth it at that price.

Will wait till the price comes down.

Sent from my apple stomping, berry crushing droid! Samsung Galaxy S.

 

[veggie_mane]

For me its a deal killer. but thats just my opinion, also have a sgs and would never be able to settle for anything less than super amoled in the future.

 

[Shake&Bake]

Lack of Micro SD card expansion on the Nexus S was the deal breaker for me.
And if we're only getting the Super LCD, that could be deal breaker too.

VC's pricing always off the charts imo.

 

[Vulk]

I'm glad to see the Nexus S available from an SA network. Hopefully future Nexus devices will also find their way to this country. It would be nice to have the option of getting the stock Android experience without having to root and void your warranty.

That said, given that the SGS has basically identical hardware and is currently selling for R1000 less, I can't help but think that rooting the SGS and installing the Nexus S ROM just makes more sense than buying the original.

Also, I hate the Nexus S button placement. I still have no idea why they chose to put the "Home" button in such an awkward spot.