I’m wasn’t expecting a box from Samsung, but one turned up at my door a few minutes ago…

Oh wow, is it a U.S. version of Sammy’s internationally popular Galaxy S II, with its 4.3-inch display, 1.2GHz dual-core processor, 8MP cam with 1080p video capture, NFC chip, Gingerbread and TouchWiz 4.0?

No! It’s a promotional telescope that encourages us to keep our eyes peeled for an American release; a relief for fans who have wanted to grab the phone since it was unveiled at MWC last February. So, Verizon, Sprint, and AT&T customers, it looks like you will be able to grab the Function/Within/Attain (the phone has a different moniker for each carrier) before long.

For now, just enjoy waiting and watching the leaks.