Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727 16 GB Smartphone, 4.5" Super AMOLED800 x 480, 1 GB RAM, Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, 4G, White

great phone great price hi marks in all facets.

I bought my S II Skyrocket directly from AT&T in 2012 when my iPhone died. This was the perfect iPhone replacement and actually so much better. Like most Samsung Galaxy S phones, this is a fantastic smartphone. But before you buy just be aware that this phone was released to the market in 2011, and has been surpassed by the Galaxy S III, S IV and S V. Samsung should be coming out with the S VI any day now. Should this be a deal breaker? You have to use your own judgment. Yes, it is a good price for a smartphone, but it is also a smartphone with 3 year old technology/performance. If this phone fits your budget and you're aware that it is not exactly state-of-the-art, then go for it. Personally, I'd like to see a major price drop (say between 50 and 100 USD) before I'd tell people to run out and get it. This phone ships with an older version of Android, but you can easily upgrade it to a newer version on the Samsung website (or perhaps from your carrier's website). It has a great display, great camera, fast processor and lots of onboard RAM. Just keep in mind that smartphones (including Galaxy S models) that have been released since 2011 have even better displays, better cameras, faster processors and more onboard RAM. This model takes an old-school SIM card, while more recent smartphones (and more recent Galaxy S models) take mini-SIM cards. This might be an issue if you are planning on transferring contacts or other data stored on a mini SIM card; you'll have to find a work-around. When I bought this phone in 2012, I had no problem buying replacement batteries, a case and screen protectors. I suspect that it might be difficult to find cases to fit the phone now simply because so many newer Galaxy S models have been released. I recall having difficulty viewing the screen in bright daylight which was annoying but easily remedied by turning away from the sun. My only complaint is that the phone died suddenly one day and I could not revive it. Because it is 3 years old, it doesn't make sense to spend the $ to see if it can be factory repaired. The phone died during the 19th month of a 24 month AT&T contract, so I'm limping along with a lesser phone for a few months. Once my contract period ends I'll renew my contract with AT&T and be eligible for a newer Galaxy S model for about the same amount of money that this phone is currently selling for.

YEAA Im a Samsunger. I have the SIII, my wife has the SII Skyrocket and LOVES it. We also have two Samsung Smart TV's and are always watching videos and movies from our phones on the tv's through ALLSHARE. Perfect size, loves the look of the phone and how smooth it is. Love ya Samsung.

I may say that I love this phone. I've always been a fan of Samsung lol. I have Samsung everything. But the only thing I don't like about the Skyrocket is that it doesn't have a LED notification light. But other than that it is perfect.

Ok, this is my fourth Samsung phone and they just keep making them better. This phone has everything you need, in my line of work I have to do lots of different things while on the go. I can complete most of my tasks on my phone. While listening to music, checking "e-mail" aka facebook, or writing up narratives for my reports. The camera is great, the system is great the only minor flaw is battery life, wish it lasted longer.