Are you getting one bro? Most of my friends cannot wait till Friday lol. Well, I wish I could take the plan but since my visa is expiring, they wont allow me to take the 2-years contract. I really hope Optus sell outright iphone but sadly they don't since they are pretty much charging nothing to unlock except for the long waiting period. I just want to see what Vodafone and Telstra can offer and I might ended up buying outright telstra phone anyway+ 150 freaking expensive unlocking fee.
Do you think 3 will also sell iphone this time? Since vodafone and 3 already megred, i hope that is a possibility as most of the 3 phones are sold outright and can be unlocked with a minimal fee.

true, Optus is good in term of the plan offered but then if only I still have one year left in my visa lol. Anyway, just wanna add tethering is supported by Optus for 9.99 access fee per month and then u can choose between 2GB or 6GB for 24.99 or 44.99 respectively.
the 9.99 charge only be waived for customer with 99 timeless plan.

out of topic tho, I really hope they can open an apple store here in WA. It is about time so that I dont have to wait for 2 weeks to get my iphone fixed.

This post has been edited by al3p: Jun 22 2009, 12:40 PM

Cool! I'll head up to Optus shop tomorrow to find out. Hopefully I can sell my current Iphone and use it to pay the excess months. But 'sayangla' since my Iphone is just 3 months old (replacement unit) but again probably could fetch a higher price selling my 3G. I just read the plan all over again and find out the 59 plan is good enough for me since I dont really use tethering and don't really download data directly to iphone. But I think Optus should have just waived the AUD9.99 fee for all plans, they made a lot of money already lol.

For the eligibility, it depends on the visa. Let say if you are on 9 months visa (I dont think there is a vsia with 9 months period but assuming there is), you can apply for 12 months plan but you need to pay the remainder of the contract months that you dont have the visa for. Let say you take the 49 cap for iphone 3gs 16 gig, u need to pay AUD 49 for the phone usage (calls, text etc) plus AUD 49 for the phone so total AUD98 per month. You have 3 months that you are not covered for so u need to pay upfront AUD294 and then pay the rest with AUD98 monthly.

So for 12 months, you will be getting the phone for AUD588 ~RM1650and spend AUD588 for your calls, texts etc (provided u will not exceed the plan). All together you will spend AUD1176 ~ RM3300 over a year

For comparison with Maxis, let say Maxis will maintain the price (which I doubt so) for 16 gb and you choose iValue 155 plan and u take the 12 months contract.
Youll end up paying RM2160 for the phone and RM1285 for the calls, texts etc (provided u wil not exceed the plan). So total you pay over a year is RM 3445.
But, this is using the old iphone 3g plan. Im pretty sure that this number will be higher by at least RM300-Rm400 price for the new Iphone 3GS.

Overall, it is definitely cheaper to buy the iPhone in OZ but the only downside of buying iPhone oversea is the warranty only works in the country of purchase.
You also need to think about unlocking your phone if you buy it here. Optus will give u for free, Telstra will charge you freakin AUD150 while Virgin and Vodafone will charge around AUD40-AUD80 depending on the contract length.

You know what will be great? If 3 release iPhone with free Skype like their Skype phone. You can directly call through skype without using your download data. Lot of my friends use skype phone and they never exceed the skype minutes even on 39 cap

You mean the one that posted in whirlpool. Seems that Telstra try to follow AT&T tho. Hopefully it becomes official.
They also leak the dealer price for the iphone 3GS.. VERY VERY interesting price.. You'll be shocked this coming from Telstra..

This post has been edited by al3p: Jun 23 2009, 07:10 PM

Lol true the 150 is stupid. It is good for me since I am leavin OZ in 3 months time so I would not prefer to be tied to any contract here. But still wanna see what is the Maxis price before buying outright here due to the local warranty issue. But have a look at the dealer price. It is so tempting. Dunno should post it or not but I hope it is not a speculation. feel free to correct me.

URL deleted as nokia2003 scared me

This post has been edited by al3p: Jun 23 2009, 07:38 PM

You are scaring me lol. Bah I live in Perth, nobody will care about people in WA anyway lol. But yeah it surprises me as Telstra used to be the last one to commit when iPhone 3G came into OZ market last year and I think they are more prepared this time around. If only Telstra would knock down the 150 unlocking fee, I dont want to spoil my iPhone 3G S with ultrasn0w. But for now I probably stick with Optus and pay out my contract early. Hopefully Vodafone 3 and Virgin will come with better offer.

@neekun

just make sure the receipt is over 300 then u can claim and u must buy the iPhone i think 7 days (or is it 10 days) prior departure. If u comply with that, I dont think you'll have any problem even on student visa. ( i myself on student visa)

The apple store or the ol store? care to clarify?

Just read the whirlpool forum.. Most of them confirm it true by calling the apple store. If it is true, I wish it will go ol like HK store so that I can buy it since im living in perth and no apple store here. sigh.

This is really2 cheap price for AUD879.. Guess I need help someone from Melb or sydney to buy it for me now.

Make sure he/she make a booking at the apple store because they say the outright/unlock will be limited at first. If you can get one, just buy it since AUD879~MYR2500 is really cheap. even cheaper than the current 3g iPhone that Maxis offer. The only concern that you should have is the warranty since it is only applicable to the country of purchase. As we know, the first batch of iPhone 3G S will highly likely to have some problem as other Apple product. Altho Apple will take care of it, but it is really a hassle if you need to return it back to OZ.

But yeah, if it is true, I might get one on my trip to Sydney next 2 weeks.

U mean ACP? Apple Care Plan i think

This post has been edited by al3p: Jun 25 2009, 05:30 PM

Apple do sell outright in OZ with aforementioned prices. They are 3 line for the queues at the Apple Store, contract, prepaid and outright.

Wow. 75 new posts since I left this thread. Everyone must be happy getting their new iPhone aye? Lucky you guys who live in the eastern state. Went to Next Byte coz heard they are selling the same price as aApple Store but came back disappointed as they are locked to Telstra. Anyway will be getting mine when I go to Sydney next week for MASCA games. Any students here participating?

@Nokia2003 Do they accept debit card (Visa)? I cant browse whirlpool to find out for unknown reason.

Probably getting 2 or 3 if anyone interested to tumpang with me since Ill be back to Malaysia on 29th July. (no intention to advertise or anything I'll delete if inappropriate). And I have to let go my 3G. So sad in a way lol.

This post has been edited by al3p: Jun 26 2009, 10:37 PM

@tinkerbel thx and so fast already sell your 3G lol.

Im praying there are still iPhones when I go to Sydney, it is been exactly a year next Monday since I last go to Apple Store in Geaorge St. Love the feeling of it lol. Hopefully they will accept debit card as a poor student like me cant afford a credit card lol.

About the Oakley pouch, is it for iPhone usage or the one that come with the sunnies since i think it is the same size with the pouch for sunnies. I got the Ducati Oakley one. Use it to store iPhone also.

This post has been edited by al3p: Jun 26 2009, 10:48 PM

Thanks for the info. Now I can put some funds into my debit card and lift the limit to 3k.. Then Ill be ready. Apple Store FTW!!

Anyway, just want to let you guys know that AppleCare is available for iPhone in AU now. for 99AUD. Sorry if someone already mentione this as I cant search. My internet really slow, got shaped after 12 gig movie download marathon.r

Thats what I always do with my Mac and ipods. I usually buy it one month before warranty expired. Do you think Apple gonna sell iPhone at the online store soon? It is easier that way since i always buy my apple product through online. Even when you get something wrong they will send the courier to pick it up and send it back to you after repair. Happened to my iBook G4.

i think what neekun mean as we know that AppleCare have been always applied for international warranty. If this is true, we might have an international warranty and we, who use OZ set wont have to worry much about warranty anymore. (As we can claim the warranty in Malaysia) Care to discuss?

@^old^news^paper^

I know but last time Apple also do not sell 3G outright from their store. Truth is the chances are very slim but I would love it to happen

This post has been edited by al3p: Jun 28 2009, 06:07 PM

This is what i get when quick reading the T&C for iPhone

d. This Plan is offered and valid only in Austria, France (excluding Corsica, overseas departments
and territories), Germany, Ireland, Italy, Spain (including Balearic Islands but excluding Canary
Islands, Ceuta, Melilla), Switzerland and the United Kingdom. This Plan is not offered to persons
who have not reached the age of majority. This Plan is not available where prohibited by law.

Australia is not there yet or maybe they forgot to write it. Maybe they will update it with some other countries who will have the ACPP due to the fact that most of the countries will get their iphone in mid August.

and from FAQ for Apple Care

What does “global repair coverage” mean?
If you take your Apple hardware with you when you travel and happen to need repair service, the AppleCare Protection Plan offers global repair coverage. You can either go to an Apple retail store or contact Apple for information on how to obtain service. Service will be limited to the options available in the country where service is requested. Service options, parts availability and response time vary by country. Please see the AppleCare Protection Plan Terms and Conditions for complete details.

hopefully Malaysia will appear in the T&C. finger cross

i will have a read through T&C wether iPhone Apple Care does provide global repair coverage

*Updated*
I gave up trying to justify the warranty coverage of the ACPP for iPhones. Too many words to read, not my cup of tea reading all these T&Cs Guess the easiest way to call AppleStore and get them to clarify. Hehe


This post has been edited by al3p: Jun 28 2009, 06:49 PM