tinkerbel,

thank you for the information. its very helpful. and i've just got to their website and within the process of purchasing online, there is this statement which says:
'iphone 3G and 3GS purchsed at the Apple Online Store can be activated with any wireless carrier. Simply insert the SIM from your current phone into iphone 3G or 3GS and connect to iTunes 8.2 to complete activation. Purchase limitations apply.'

i do not understand what they are trying to say, do u know? thanks again!

btw, u replied me that 'purchase units from the Apple Retail Stores are unlocked unit'. I know that there are 5 of these stores that sell unlocked and outright, but I would like to know how about if i purchase it online via Apple Online Store? are they outright and unlocked? sorry if i misunderstood your meaning! thanks for the help again!

@kaizhen,
can be activated with any wireless carrier tells us it is an unlocked unit.

Cheers! thanks for the info! =)

as far as i'm concerned. it is 3 (if cards are played correctly)

and double confirmed with another 2 users.

unless you have another justification?

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Added on July 3, 2009, 8:01 pmsecond thread updated with instructions on how to unlock your iPhone!

This post has been edited by nokia2003: Jul 3 2009, 08:01 PM

hi every1
if i bought the iphone with malaysia based credit cart
would i able to claim back the tax?
perhaps can bring 1 more unit
who interest can pm me

@elfness,
Yes U should be able to - just make sure U follow the instructions on Post #1 re GST claims

When are U arriving and coming back from where?

This post has been edited by tinkerbel: Jul 5 2009, 10:22 AM

Whoa, just knew the existence of 3GS..

Finally, my ideal iphone is here

Now gotta think a way to get my hands on it

To all the owners, it seems so far I can read lots of pros from the 3GS, any possible cons?

This post has been edited by Cyrus2k: Jul 5 2009, 01:50 PM

I Thinking To Get One From AUS

Btw. The Price For Apple Online Store Is Include GST.

Can We Claim The GST Refund

yes you can
pls check 1st post

@Cyrus2k,
There has been reports about the set being too hot & some complains about battery issues but other than that, nope, no further complains, for now

Tink / String,

Just checked with u guys, when u guys sell of ur old phone, u just restore it so all data are deleted right? But when u get ur new phone, can u sync back wif ur old data? (SMS, settings)

DO a last backup of your working iPhone that you're gonna sell. Then click Restore. Once the process is complete, choose "Restore as new iPhone" and leave it at that. The recepient will getting fresh factory-default iPhone.

Grab your spanking new iPhone, activate it, then restore it from the backup you just did before from the already sold iPhone.

Thanks String.... can't wait for the launch in Singapore this weekend....

@jonest,
Haf fun! So, U making a trip down to SG?!

Going 2 Singapore nowadays ain't fun as the exchange rate nowadays around 2.42 - 2.45!!!

Anyway, going there for some other stuffs so might as well go check out the launch.

I think there is report on discoloration of white set..presumably from the pouch used..but nothing concrete

@jonest,
Ah well.... should have stocked up previously then

@mmmbop,
Er.. report on discoloration of the white set stemmed from heat issues, no?

@tink

Seems like the pouch is the cause of it.

White iPhone 3GS Discoloration Due to Third-Party Cases.

Reports of overheating and discoloration on the new white iPhone 3GS have been circulating over the past week or so, but a new report [Google translation] from frenchiPhone (via Hardmac) claims that the discoloration is due to contact with some third-party cases and not associated with overheating. The discoloration reportedly can be removed by wiping the back of the iPhone with alcohol.
- After numerous calls to Apple technical service and maintenance of contact with a level 3 (engineer) the problem seems to come not from a hot 3GS but contact with some covers! This was evident by ourselves on a device with a small sticker (a warning not to listen to music too loud) remained stuck, part of the hull below remained white.

- A simple solution to the problem is to clean the back of the iPhone with alcohol, tested by myself I can confirm that it works and reassure you it is safe for your precious

No details have yet been revealed on which third-party cases may be responsible for the discoloration.

Link: http://www.macrumors.com/2009/07/05/white-...ot-overheating/

http://www.iphonealley.com/news/apple-says...on-due-to-cases?

This post has been edited by davidgary73: Jul 7 2009, 10:49 AM

@davidgary73,
Ahh.. thanks for the clarification. Now, it'll be nice to know what pouches NOT to use ! *smiles*

hi,

do you mind sharing how much did you get for the Unlocked iPhone 3GS from Australia?