doesnt need to "slot another SIM into USB modem and use it with my laptop" anymore .... 3GS comes with tethering / wireless internet router function ....

any devices need internet access just connect (wireless/bluetooth/usb) to your iphone with unlimited data package

this is cool part about iphone

Well you risk shorten your iphone 3g battery life doing that. It might be alright once in a while but I guess i'll be more comfortable using USB modem.

Very simply, you can't.

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Added on July 19, 2009, 11:00 amAre you saying RM30 will be able to last you for one whole year's of calls? Don't forget, it's only the data(500mb) which is free. The other thing is charges under pre-paid is higher than post-paid's.

Lastly, I was illustrating for those pondering, to take into consideration only.

This post has been edited by PeeEl: Jul 19 2009, 11:00 AM

to charge up iphone battery simply by any usb devices ... no problem la

"using usb modem"? ya ... if u r rich enough to affort another rm99 monthly bill ... but as i mentioned before, since i already have unlimited data package with 3gs, what for wasted the function of 3gs!? should maximise the 3gs features!

no matter how u save battery on using iphone ... the default iphone battery is memang not enough for 1 full day use (calls,sms,music,internet,game,etc)

every night still have to charge it ...

You didn't read my post clearly. I'm asking whether it's possible to use 2 sims but both sim has the same number. Meaning, both Iphone 3Gs and the USB modem share the same unlimited data package.

@z3171600,
Yes it is possible; U just need to activate multi-SIM feature with Maxis.

This post has been edited by tinkerbel: Jul 20 2009, 12:48 PM

PeeEl,

agree with u "The other thing is charges under pre-paid is higher than post-paid's.".
the thing is , i mostly sms and seldom call out. so prepaid will be the best for me, especially after i activate active10, 1sens/sms. no plan can beat tat. (unless free sms between family, tat is another plan, another calculation)

For those who call out alot, just go for iData plan, but rm50 extra everymonth for 500mb on top of ur value plan... i still consider not worth it la.

line tink, i always calculate the overall cost of ownership of the phone. for iData2, it will be 12xrm50 (assume 1 yr contract = RM600) while u only save rm400 for the phone. the value plan no need to calculate, coz u will also be paying tat everymonth if using another phone.

guys,whats the major different between 3g and 3gs ?
im thinking to get the 3gs,but i want to know whether the latest model have big diff or not..any comment guys ?

@maryjane9996,
The biggest difference is in the speed. If U haf the budget go for the i3GS instead of the i3G. I upgraded from the i3G to i3GS and have had no regrets

Do you mean upgrade or trade?

Just to add a few. It also has voice control, improved camera (2mp to 3mp), and supposedly better battery life. I din own an iphone before, so i'm not sure this speed is faster, but so far so good.

speed ? in term of loading web pages or pic/vid/etc etc ?
thats it ? my sis will be going to Florida this week,thats y im thinking to get 1 from there.
How much i3gs they selling at Maxis ? 399USD in US.

Maxis sell 2490 for 16gb & 32gb for 2990

Please refer to this thread for more info on iPhone 3GS: http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1061070

Refer to ths thread for Maxis iPhone 3Gs price: http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1091499

Please read..

This post has been edited by davidgary73: Aug 4 2009, 03:49 PM

but even its cheaper,i think we need to sign a contract with them rite..

Not really. You can get it at that price with a new hotlink account.

u misinterpret my statement.i mean cheaper if we buy from overseas. 32G for USD399=MYR1400.
i think we need to sign a contract.

@maryjane9996,
I'm not sure about the USD versions and if U need to sign a contract but you're right, if it's USD399 it's a good price. The only thing U'll haf to bear with is that U'll have to unlock ur i3GS.

hi guys, is it normal that the back of my 3gs got slightly warm when running application/games?

yup. apple has deduced the recent discoloration of the 3G S is attributed to dodgy, tight third party cases.

hence whenever possible avoid those to encourage the release of heat.