thus its not "WORLDWIDE", they always quote "WORLDWIDE". If its worldwide, USA, Australia and others would be experiencing the same problem as well, but theyre not. They could easily say "Shortage in Malaysia". As i have said earlier, the shortage is local and maybe in singapore as well, but NOT worldwide as being claimed.

And yes it is a short-term marketing strategy, when u claim a shortage, especially products which are high in demand, u make it exclusive, u generate more buzz and in turn more orders as people would try to get it asap since the lead time is very long, thats the reason for the aggressive advertising going on. Since they are also only accepting orders through contract, theyre basically forcing people to be tied with them, thus more long term revenue and those who do not want to wait have to accept it. Also theyre able to do this is because they have no competition, if Celcom were to take on them, it'll be a whole different ball game.

I have an internal source from Maxis which indicates that they actually have stocks, the reason of delay is unknown however (normal junior exec). This is up to u to believe, i just take it with a grain of salt. Also a Maxis CS would know much more than a regular customer, for obvious reasons.

Oh, think out of the box and i know electronic products have a short shelf life.

sure enough?because i planning put movie and porn too,i was wondering want change to book 32 gb not..

i wan to know, If i sign a contract now. Do i still need to wait for the phone ?

If yes, How long do i need to wait ?

wth,i make fun only la,don so serious..but i plan put lot game and music...i was wondering 16 gb really enough? btw u using how many gb?

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Added on September 11, 2009, 2:29 am
u just said CS?u from jb also?i also book on jb cs here

I had a look at that same book (I think), last night.  I booked on the 19th Aug, but what puzzles me, is that some people who booked later than me has already collected their phone.  I asked the customer rep at the counter, he couldn't explain it.  He checked for me on my booking and after a few minutes, mentioned he couldn't see my name listed on any of the units.

So as usual...wait for 30days.

The only thing I don't like about the idea is 19th is already the eve of Hari Raya holiday, so it might be very packed, or probably they'll say come back after the Raya holidays. 

Well...maybe i'll just check again on 18th then! 

While we are getting our Iphone 3GS SOOONnnnn....anyone know is there a thread or forum in LY that talks about jailbreaking the Iphone 3GS unit?

stop asking if the phones are unlocked or not ! under malaysia telco law, every phone have to be unlocked to prevent monopoly. so as long as your handphone is brought in legally by the company, iit is confirmed unlocked. if you got one that is not unlocked, it means it's not a local set. it does not only apply to iphones, it is to all handphones selling in malaysia.

As far as I know, Digi does not carry Iphone products and does not bundled them to any of their call plans too. 

another solution then; move to another network provider, if you feel that maxis is not doing a good job.

Hi all,

After 1 month of waiting! Finally got my iPhone 3GS today. Collected it from Machines, KLCC. I'm a celcom user opting to maxis (Just need 1 day to do that? Fast right!)

Here's a shot of my iPhone...


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@Kenix L
its Apple's partner, Maxis. Do you really feel that Maxis or Apple makes more money if they sell the phone outright ?

Hi Bro,

I will not be able to install any 3rd party programmes without jailbreak right?

Wait few months to get from Machines? You mean machines will be officially selling iphones in few months time?   Sorry, i am a little outdated, hardly log on to lowyat nowadays due to busy working schedules...

Please do check if prepaid is still on and if they allow installment using maybank cc. Thanks!

check this out http://www1.uob.com.my/webpages/card_promo...one/iphone.html
UOB bank latest promotion

i think the 1200 is the equivalent of iValue1

juz called maxis customer service and asked them about the prepaid plan..he say it is available..he say you need to go to any maxis center any pay a deposit of RM200 and book for the iPhone 3Gs Prepaid plan and he also did mention that i will need to wait for 40days+..So i guess im gonna register at KLCC later..