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post Jun 22 2009, 01:18 AM, updated 17y ago

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Please continue reporting your experience with the OS3.0 in this thread, and this thread will also be the review thread for the iPhone 3G[S]/AifonTriJiEs once I have procured mine. Also, anyone with an iPhone 3G[S], you are most welcomed to post your thoughts, impressions and reviews here.

Forward, march!

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For those keeping tab on the iPhone 3G[S] scene, some good news. Remember this link? Before this it shows which country provides unlocked iPhones based on their carriers. Now, it has been updated to include columns on which carrier provides MMS and Internet Tethering as well. I would presume, since these two new columns marks as new updates, the state of "which carrier/country provides unlocked iPhones" are also updated as well, and the list is now updated to include the state of unlocks for the 3G[S] as well.

If that is the case, these following countries are the countries are currently still providing unlocked iPhones to their customers, and presumably the same state of unlocks for the upcoming 3G[S]:-

Countries with officially unlocked iPhone 3G, and therefore presumably, the iPhone 3G[S]

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Belgium(Mobistar), Czech Republic(O2, T-Mobile, Vodafone), Greece(Vodafone, Cosmote), Italy(TIM, Vodafone), Luxembourg (Vox, LUXGSM), Russia(Megafon, MTS, Beeline), Turkey(Turkcell), Hong Kong(3), Macau(3), Malaysia(Maxis), New Zealand(Vodafone), Singapore(SingTel), Taiwan(Chunghwa Telecom), Thailand(Truecom), Saudi Arabia(Mobily), UAE(Etisalat), South Africa(Vodacom)


There are a list of countries whose carrier provides official unlocks for their iPhones even though the initial state of the iPhone is locked, but I wont bother posting those. The process of these unlocks REQUIRES the presence of these iPhones to be within the country which provides these unlocks, and such logistics and planning can throw a lot of the planning off. My targets are the iPhones from countries above because they are more than likely, because of their law, REQUIRES their iPhones to remain unlocked officially.

Among the countries listed above, here are their release dates:-

First Wave
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Italy - June 19th


Second Wave
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Belgium - June 26th


Third Wave Confirmed
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New Zealand, Hong Kong, Singapore - July 10th


Third Wave
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Czech Republic, Luxembourg, Malaysia, South Africa - July 2009


The rest are on the Fourth Wave which is in August 2009.

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iPhone OS 3.0(OUT NOW!) + iPhone 3GS(Late July?) - http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/962964
iPhone OS3.0(OUT NOW) | iPhone 3G[S](31/7) V2 - http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1071270

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Please continue all Maxis 3GS booking, registration discussion here.

- No discussions on/and comparisons with Singtel/Aussie and any other countries' offerings. Do head to their specific threads.
- This is not a Maxis bashing thread. No ranting allowed. Post will be deleted.
- Spams, one-liners, chit chatty, off-topic posts will be deleted.
- Stop speculations about deliveries and collections as it really clutters up the thread. Post will be deleted. (by moderator tinkerbel)

THIS IS NOT A COMPLAIN THREAD. ALL COMPLAIN POST WILL BE DELETED.

Thank you.

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I went Maxis Centre at Queensbay on Monday to get iPhone 3G or 3Gs because my phone broke and I needed 1 desperately.

Went there and ask 3Gs got or not. Can I get it now. They say need to wait 1 month. I ask them again. They said Apple said only have stock in 1 month. I assume if I book now, I will only get it in 1 month. 18th August shipment is probably reserved for those who prebooked. Maxis probably learned about their mistake of selling to walk-in already. If 1 week, I can wait but more than that is too long for me.

So, I think about 3G and 3Gs and consider my options. I think paying RM500 for compass, speed and RAM is not worth it for me.

Voice Control, video and others I don't think I will use much anyway. Even Camera I don't use much. I only want the apps and tethering.

Compass is very important for Maps and augmented reality in the future but that feature alone is not worth RM500. I'm not a speed freak and RAM is useless since I don't game much.

So, I get my 3G, which comes with 3.0 already. I'm guessing it is same shipment as 3Gs since it is wrapped and untouched.

The service is quite good but when I say I want use with DiGI, they have nothing to say. When they ask why don't try contract or 3Gs, I answered and they said nothing. I want test my DiGi but they said they will only help with Hotlink registration and setup.

Got my iPhone, happy with it and missing none of the 3Gs function and RM500 richer, I went back.

People should consider whether they really need the speed, video, RAM for gaming and voice control before they buy 3Gs blindly. That's my advice. Will probably get the new iPhone next year since I saved RM500. By then, probably got new design and features. 3Gs looked the same so can't impress girls anyway. Don't want to be a geek and say the Apple logo on the 3Gs looked different or show them the compass so they know it is the 3Gs, haha.

iPhone 3G got lots of stock. But they mostly people want 3Gs. If you can afford RM1990, then you can afford RM3490 which I planned to get but not while waiting for 2 weeks to 1 month or even more. Can't really regret not pre-booking because I'm not really sure and my phone haven't broke. Loving the iPhone so far and 8GB is more than enough unless you have lots of videos/songs.

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If I understand correctly now the prepaid iPhone simply cannot be pre-ordered anymore. On the other hand Maxis people can also not tell me when they expect the new batch for Hotlink (prepaid) to arrive.

They gave me a number to call to check up on active stock, with also the risk that stocks clear faster then I can get there smile.gif.

It seems I need to wait at least one month if I want an official unlocked without Maxis contract. I thought about the RM155 iValue plan, but I think data is too low. I don't want to pay RM99 extra for the 3gb data.

I will head back to Maxis Pavilion shortly to ask what other options I have, but I am afraid it will mean I have to wait until all stock related problems have been solved here in Malaysia..

If anybody could advise me on how to get an official unlocked here in Malaysia I would be happy....

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QUOTE(DikkieD @ Aug 5 2009, 04:32 PM)
If I understand correctly now the prepaid iPhone simply cannot be pre-ordered anymore. On the other hand Maxis people can also not tell me when they expect the new batch for Hotlink (prepaid) to arrive.

They gave me a number to call to check up on active stock, with also the risk that stocks clear faster then I can get there smile.gif.

It seems I need to wait at least one month if I want an official unlocked without Maxis contract. I thought about the RM155 iValue plan, but I think data is too low. I don't want to pay RM99 extra for the 3gb data.

I will head back to Maxis Pavilion shortly to ask what other options I have, but I am afraid it will mean I have to wait until all stock related problems have been solved here in Malaysia..

If anybody could advise me on how to get an official unlocked here in Malaysia I would be happy....

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The Maxis guy I talked to say can pre-order for me but will take 1 month at least and might be longer. I'm guessing the shipment is every 3 weeks? The only way for you to get a 3Gs is buy 2ndhand from those rich uncles that don't get the iPhone or don't know how to use. 3Gs in the forums will be selling at a higher price since no stock. Either wait or pay higher for it. I think plenty of people are willing to book again and wait 1 month if they can sell for RM2900+ maybe? Haha.
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Some improvement on Maxis side, if u dail 1 800 82 1123 there is no. 6 option specific for iPhone related issues smile.gif

Juz now check w/ them & they said the 2nd batch will arrive the latest on 18 Aug. So juz hv a seat n wait le smile.gif
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I will go to Maxis Center in Gardens either tomorrow or the day after and check the status of my iPhone 3GS 32GB Black........ Will let you guys know the outcome. Will see if the 5th August thing is a myth......
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Just received call by APR KLCC.

Can get my phone by tomorrow.

5th August seems to be the legit date for restock.
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Nola its too depressing already, I've been a Maxis user for almost 15 years already, hearing all those bad comments, looking at how my friends/colleagues/relatives start switching to other telcos made me think.

If it weren't for maxis winning the iphone tender, I would have cross the bridge already.

Sigh guess I'll stick with it for another year or so.

Don't advice me to buyout the phone directly, I don't have much dough with me right now, even if I do I doubt they have sufficient stocks.
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when hotlink user can purchase iphone 3gs. currently there don't allow hotlink user purchase iphone 3gs.
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As usual, no stock as well. The lady told me that we should expect the stock in 1 month's time. And another problem is that we are no longer able to purchase the iPhone 3GS with hotlink. sad case.. and really unfair to us..
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If they cannot offer prepaid purchase for 3GS, they better remove it from official website - http://www.maxis.com.my/personal/iphone3gs/rateplan3.asp
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QUOTE(neekun @ Aug 5 2009, 05:46 PM)
If they cannot offer prepaid purchase for 3GS, they better remove it from official website - http://www.maxis.com.my/personal/iphone3gs/rateplan3.asp
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From the website, it seems that it's still possible to purchase the phone via hotlink but pre-booking via hotlink is not possible..
else as you said, they should remove the advert from the official website..
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so they removing the iphone hotlink package for good? some shop say it wont be available till next month, or at least till they got surplus stock...
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so they removing the iphone hotlink package for good? some shop say it wont be available till next month, or at least till they got surplus stock...
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They will eventually have surplus stock.. we just have to wait till they have then..
Let's see what happens.. So far as I could see from this forum, none of the maxis centers in Penang & KL have any stock as of right now (both 16GB and 32GB).
I guess the dates most of the people here mentioned is 18th Aug.
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wow, didnt really know such a big crisis going around sweat.gif

Actually I pre-book my unit (16GB) in 1U Machines and suppose to collect it on 8th August. Then two days ago (3rd Aug) I decided to call Machines and ask them whether I can get the phone earlier or not. They said will help me to check out the stock conditions and let me know later. Then later in the evening, someone from 1U Machines called me and told me that I can collect my unit tomorrow (4th Aug) at 7pm.

So I just went and collect the phone the next day tongue.gif And doesn't seems many people in the shop; a housewife was collecting her unit when I arrived there. I get my phone after she is done tongue.gif (Then another guy came and collect his phone... seems like the customer flow is quite steady to me)

I'm not really sure how their inventory system works, but I'm happy that I can get my phone 4 days earlier smile.gif
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when did you book your unit?
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Book it around 12th July and paid the deposit around 14th smile.gif

Lucky for me that I didn't choose KLCC for the pickup location since saw quite a number of people in the line when I fix my prepaid plan yesterday (500MB free data)..
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QUOTE(Cyrus2k @ Aug 6 2009, 08:47 AM)
Book it around 12th July and paid the deposit around 14th smile.gif

Lucky for me that I didn't choose KLCC for the pickup location since saw quite a number of people in the line when I fix my prepaid plan yesterday (500MB free data)..
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Dude, i havent got my free 500mb data, how long did u not get your data. Mine is almost a week now. When I called the maxis shop, they asked me to go to maxis centre...
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I bought the iPhone 3G and got my free data 1 hour after register. I wonder why 3Gs doesn't receive it as fast as well?
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In my place kuala terengganu, Only got 2 MEP and only 1 MEP bring the i3gs, no maxis center here. paid prebook on 20th july till now still tak dapat... today the MEP just called said the stock will arrive end of this month.

heehehehhe, Stupid maxis dont want to open maxis center here, even kelantan and pahang got one...and called kelantan maxis center all the pre-booked already got their i3gs....

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QUOTE(H4RRY @ Aug 6 2009, 09:16 AM)
I bought the iPhone 3G and got my free data 1 hour after register. I wonder why 3Gs doesn't receive it as fast as well?
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its not the phone brother, its the sim account, 1 forummer did mentioned before maxis got issue with their hotlink iphone registration, where some of the users not properly registered to get the 500MB monthly, consider urself lucky because u dont have such issue, not because ure getting 3G instead of 3GS cool2.gif
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will go maxis centre tmr at klcc to fix the free 500mb prob, will let u guys know if it needs any trick wink.gif. I actually called hotlink hotline (got charged rm3 for calling ohmy.gif ) and the guy told me he's gonna send 'report' to their team and will require about 7 working days to acknowledge my problem.
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QUOTE(avars @ Aug 6 2009, 12:07 PM)
its not the phone brother, its the sim account, 1 forummer did mentioned before maxis got issue with their hotlink iphone registration, where some of the users not properly registered to get the 500MB monthly, consider urself lucky because u dont have such issue, not because ure getting 3G instead of 3GS  cool2.gif
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Errmm.. I didn't get any email to say I have the 500mb free data (i'm using iValue1).. does that mean I'm getting charged additionally blink.gif ? The lady I registered my 3GS said that they will automatically switch to the terms of iValue 1 (I signed up for the Value Plus 50 a couple days to since I needed to register a line).
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QUOTE(sysh @ Aug 6 2009, 02:10 PM)
Errmm.. I didn't get any email to say I have the 500mb free data (i'm using iValue1).. does that mean I'm getting charged additionally  blink.gif ? The lady I registered my 3GS said that they will automatically switch to the terms of iValue 1 (I signed up for the Value Plus 50 a couple days to since I needed to register a line).
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i believe that the free 500mb data only for prepaid user

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QUOTE(azim61 @ Aug 6 2009, 02:17 PM)
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i believe that the free 500mb data only for prepaid user
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why dont u check maxis website before replying over here? the iValue 1 does come with 500mb because u have already paid for it indirectly.
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based on the few last day posting, what I can deduce is that if I placed a booking at any of the maxis centre, and I've not collect it, chances that it most probably available on 18th Aug onwards, as their email/sms claim.

But if I booked other than maxis centre i.e. machine, I may able to collect it on the agreed date subject to confirmation from the respective outlet.

It's quite weird though as it though there is different stock shipment between different outlet.

I myself booked at the garden maxis centre (via new hotlink) on the 31 Aug and opt to collect it on the 14th Aug. I'll give a call on the 13th later just to check, hoping maxis to honour their agreed date.

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hi hopefully someone can enlighten me. If I get the idata2 plan, am I still entitled for the monthly free 500mb data like those for the prepaid plan?
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@FuQuo
It's not actually free, u're paying for the 500mb.


Added on August 6, 2009, 5:20 pm@din
I booked mine at a MEP nearby and they told me that they will give me a call when the stock arrive and did not promise me on when will it be. They just told me its about 2 to 3 weeks. Hopefully by 18th Aug they will give me a call.
BTW, i booked mine on 31July but they din accept any deposit from me.

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QUOTE(Kyoshiro @ Aug 6 2009, 05:15 PM)
@FuQuo
It's not actually free, u're paying for the 500mb.


Added on August 6, 2009, 5:20 pm@din
I booked mine at a MEP nearby and they told me that they will give me a call when the stock arrive and did not promise me on when will it be. They just told me its about 2 to 3 weeks. Hopefully by 18th Aug they will give me a call.
BTW, i booked mine on 31July but they din accept any deposit from me.
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so i only get the 500mb which i paid for RM50 with no extra free data??
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yea... no extra free data. U pay wat u get =)
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I booked on the 1st day 3gs released. The staffs there were looked exhausted and grumpy. Maybe due to constant customers grunting at them for the day.

When I told them I like to pay for the deposit, they were puzzled as they thought the booking date has already past. But they accept it eventually when I showed then the confirmed printed email I got from maxis, no question asked. laugh.gif


QUOTE(Kyoshiro @ Aug 6 2009, 05:15 PM)
I booked mine at a MEP nearby and they told me that they will give me a call when the stock arrive and did not promise me on when will it be. They just told me its about 2 to 3 weeks. Hopefully by 18th Aug they will give me a call.
BTW, i booked mine on 31July but they din accept any deposit from me.
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QUOTE(din @ Aug 6 2009, 04:51 PM)
based on the few last day posting, what I can deduce is that if I placed a booking at any of the maxis centre, and I've not collect it, chances that it most probably available on 18th Aug onwards, as their email/sms claim.

But if I booked other than maxis centre i.e. machine, I may able to collect it on the agreed date subject to confirmation from the respective outlet.

It's quite weird though as it though there is different stock shipment between different outlet.

I myself booked at the garden maxis centre (via new hotlink) on the 31 Aug and opt to collect it on the 14th Aug. I'll give a call on the 13th later just to check, hoping maxis to honour their agreed date.
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I called to Machines just now, they told me the stock may arrive on 18th Aug, I was like "What!". For your information, i booked on 24 July and paid the deposit on 28th July. you r lucky if you get the phone early than me which I suspect it is common for the people book from Maxis instead of Machines mad.gif

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Anyone have "insider" information on how many stocks coming on 18 aug? Enough to supply all booked people or we who have already BOOKED still need to go camping to grab one?
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QUOTE(janson_kaniaz @ Aug 6 2009, 01:53 PM)
will go maxis centre tmr at klcc to fix the free 500mb prob, will let u guys know if it needs any trick wink.gif. I actually called hotlink hotline (got charged rm3 for calling  ohmy.gif ) and the guy told me he's gonna send 'report' to their team and will require about 7 working days to acknowledge my problem.
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I'm one of the 'lucky' guy that did not get the 500MB after 4 days from the date I got my 3gs. I sent a complaint email to maxis last 2 days. Today morning I got a sms saying that the 500MB data is activated and a cus rep call me up to apologize and explain the issue. Its working now. (after paying RM5 to test the 3g data)
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QUOTE(janson_kaniaz @ Aug 6 2009, 08:53 AM)
Dude, i havent got my free 500mb data, how long did u not get your data. Mine is almost a week now. When I called the maxis shop, they asked me to go to maxis centre...
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Just got the 500MB free data today smile.gif So I waited like, 2 days only smile.gif

Yesterday I went to KLCC maxis center to ask them to file a report directly into their database regarding the 500MB free data (instead relying on the CS hotline).
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Got my iphone todAy i think i am lucky to get the last and not prebook the dealer called me and told me they got one extra i grab it and wrote this w my first iphone simply like it
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QUOTE(sysh @ Aug 6 2009, 02:10 PM)
Errmm.. I didn't get any email to say I have the 500mb free data (i'm using iValue1).. does that mean I'm getting charged additionally  blink.gif ? The lady I registered my 3GS said that they will automatically switch to the terms of iValue 1 (I signed up for the Value Plus 50 a couple days to since I needed to register a line).
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There's no SMS/email for postpaid. I'm on VP50 plus iData2. When I registered during purchase of the iPhone, I received a printed confirmation which stated "iData2 plan x 12 months" and there was a line which says "Status : Active." I guessed it was effective immediately. Anyway, later when I called 123 to confirm, they said it's normally active immediately.

QUOTE(alexchan76 @ Aug 6 2009, 05:40 PM)
I called to Machines just now, they told me the stock may arrive on 18th Aug, I was like "What!". For your information, i booked on 24 July and paid the deposit on 28th July. you r lucky if you get the phone early than me which I suspect it is common for the people book from Maxis instead of Machines  mad.gif
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I think it all depends on your luck. I booked verbally, no online booking for me, on the 16th and paid deposit on the 23rd with Machines. I got my 32gb 3GS at 5:30pm of the 31st. It was not without some drama as the day before and even the morning of the 31st, Machines was calling to say that I shouldn't expect to receive the phone that day but at 5pm they called with good news.


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since this morning i wasnt able to get online, or check email, using Maxis 3G data
anyone else facing this problem?
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It's quite common, happens a few times a week to me especially in high density areas. Call 123 to report it so that they know about it.
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I FINALLY got my 500MB free data sms yesterday night. so that is almost a week of waiting.. (=__=). Got my phone (prepaid plan) on Sat morning and got the 500MB free data now.

Need to call up CS like 5 times and went twice to maxis center to solve this issue.
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QUOTE(soonwai @ Aug 6 2009, 11:54 PM)
There's no SMS/email for postpaid. I'm on VP50 plus iData2. When I registered during purchase of the iPhone, I received a printed confirmation which stated "iData2 plan x 12 months" and there was a line which says "Status : Active." I guessed it was effective immediately. Anyway, later when I called 123 to confirm, they said it's normally active immediately.
Thanks. I guess as long as I don't get this coming month's bill with additional charges, I'm fine.
Am a new Maxis user, so wasn't sure how things are done actually nod.gif
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QUOTE(xenohawk @ Aug 7 2009, 10:25 AM)
I FINALLY got my 500MB free data sms yesterday night. so that is almost a week of waiting.. (=__=). Got my phone (prepaid plan) on Sat morning and got the 500MB free data now.

Need to call up CS like 5 times and went twice to maxis center to solve this issue.
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still havent got my free 500mb data. Went back to cheras maxis centre ytday to lodge a complaint, they said will take few days to process my complaint.

Called Maxis CS last Saturday + this Monday, still haven't get any updates. Sigh....
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I just got a call from Machines asking me to confirm the capacity & colour of my second 3GS that I booked with deposit on July 31st. I booked this on the same day I collected my first 3GS.

Dunno what it means but the last time I received a similar call was on the 23rd or 8 days before my first 3GS came in.

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ya. i just pre book my iphone 3gs yesterday by hotlink prepaid. but how do i register when i get the the phone? i book at machines
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don't understand what you are trying to say.
you book on july 31st and you received a call on 23rd asking you about your 3gs? they knew you will book on 31st so call you before you book ? lol
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ya. i just pre book my iphone 3gs yesterday by hotlink prepaid. but how do i register when i get the the phone? i book at machines
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QUOTE(raptar_eric @ Aug 7 2009, 11:16 AM)
still havent got my free 500mb data. Went back to cheras maxis centre ytday to lodge a complaint, they said will take few days to process my complaint.

Called Maxis CS last Saturday + this Monday, still haven't get any updates. Sigh....
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QUOTE(jianwei87 @ Aug 7 2009, 01:20 PM)
ya. i just pre book my iphone 3gs yesterday by hotlink prepaid. but how do i register when i get the the phone? i book at machines
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You just pre-book yesterday? Where did you pre-book from? AFAIK, it is no longer possible to pre-book via hotlink.
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tell me also where is that place
if can i also want to book via hotlink plan

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I think they allow prebooking for hotlink plan but they prioritize those with ivalue and idata plan. Most prob they have extra they'll give it to hotlink prebookers. THats machines, maxis doesn't allow but some MEP do allow prebookings for hotlink plan just like machines.
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don't understand what you are trying to say.
you book on july 31st and you received a call on 23rd asking you about your 3gs? they knew you will book on 31st so call you before you book ? lol
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I try again.

I just got a call from Machines asking me to confirm the capacity & colour of my second 3GS that I booked with deposit on July 31st. I booked this on the same day I collected my first 3GS.

Dunno what it means but the last time I received a similar call was on the 23rd or 8 days before my first 3GS came in.
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I'm one of the 'lucky' guy that did not get the 500MB after 4 days from the date I got my 3gs. I sent a complaint email to maxis last 2 days. Today morning I got a sms saying that the 500MB data is activated and a cus rep call me up to apologize and explain the issue. Its working now. (after paying RM5 to test the 3g data)
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I take back my words, the free data only last a few hours, today I still see GPRS charges in my bill. I fire another email and request a rebate for all the data charges. Crap.
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but they just give me a receipt without any hotlink prepaid register for iphone. so how i going to get free 500mb when i get the phone?
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QUOTE(Elvant @ Aug 7 2009, 02:45 PM)
I take back my words, the free data only last a few hours, today I still see GPRS charges in my bill. I fire another email and request a rebate for all the data charges. Crap.
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You should turn off your 3g whenever you are not using it, you'll get charged for not using alot other applications if u dun turn it off. Besides, if you dun turn off your 3g, your battery will deplete faster.

QUOTE(jianwei87 @ Aug 7 2009, 03:30 PM)
but they just give me a receipt without any hotlink prepaid register for iphone. so how i going to get free 500mb when i get the phone?
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They will update maxis with your phone no. I assume you already have a hotlink sim card, no?
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ya i got hotlink number but just wonder when the stock arrived they dun allow me to purchase with hotlink prepaid. the machines say i can book the iphone for hotlink prepaid
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QUOTE(jianwei87 @ Aug 7 2009, 04:13 PM)
ya i got hotlink number but just wonder when the stock arrived they dun allow me to purchase with hotlink prepaid. the machines say i can book the iphone for hotlink prepaid
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if they say so, y u still worry? blink.gif
anyway i tot u already received ur phone, since now u havent, u shouldnt worry about the 500mb free plan also, only worry when u finally get it tongue.gif
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Just login to maxis website, look at ivalue plan change again..... mad.gif

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QUOTE(bitbytes9 @ Aug 7 2009, 05:11 PM)
Just login to maxis website, look at ivalue plan change again.....  mad.gif
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This is the old one. I am still seeing the one with free SMS on their website.
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This is the old one. I am still seeing the one with free SMS on their website.
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wats the queue like for i3GS availability now? one month? plan to go to maxis center tmrw to book.
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but i'm not sure who they are releasing it to
I dunno if that batch reserve for VVIP only or what
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i am supposed to collect from KLCC on Monday the 10th, but they sent me sms n email informing delay to 18aug.. if they still have stock, monday I'll go there and knock them out....
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I called to Machines just now, they told me the stock may arrive on 18th Aug, I was like "What!". For your information, i booked on 24 July and paid the deposit on 28th July. you r lucky if you get the phone early than me which I suspect it is common for the people book from Maxis instead of Machines 


please be informed, the final date for payment of prebooking for batch 1 (start receiving iPhone 3GS) was 24th July. This means you will need to have made payment by 24th. In the booking page, it does mention this condition.
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@xaw5126,
Yes that is absolutely right! I certainly was aware I had to sign that thingy hence other than the fight I picked with the Machines Store Manager at 1U, I haven't started harassing him with calls every 2 hours to ask him when my i3GS will come tongue.gif

Also, for those who are still discussing pick up and collection times, please note your posts will be nuked. We oredi have some forummers complaining the thread's getting v hard to search for stuff and we don't want to continue cluttering it. Don't say you've not been warned!

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I pre-book an iPhone on Wednesday last week. Supposed to pick it on Wednesday this week. However, I received the sms and email to pick it up on Friday, less than two days after pre-book.

I went to KLCC and bam! I got my iPhone 5 days earlier :-)
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Tried searching for all the threads but cannot find anything relevant. Does anyone have issues with receiving vCards via SMS? It seems to be missing for me, using my iPhone3GS (no JB) on Maxis postpaid. But vCards via MMS no problem. One of my friends says it's known issue but cannot find it anywhere else. Any idea anyone?
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wow u r so lucky..
but i dont understand
maxis say 2nd batch will arrive 18th August..
but y he can get so early 1?
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I really don't understand how Maxis handled the stocks.

I booked on 15th July, paid on 18th and collection date was suppose to be on the 2nd August.

But due to the "shortage", I can only get it on the 18th.

Complained it to Maxis(calls + emails), finally got called and they promised to credit RM100 into my account upon collecting my device.

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my iPhone 3G sends vCard ... and automatically calls it MMS. Its on Celcom BTW... if I switch off the MMS feature, then I can send Vcard via SMS...

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QUOTE(xaw5126 @ Aug 7 2009, 09:49 PM)
my iPhone 3G sends vCard ... and automatically calls it MMS. Its on Celcom BTW... if I switch off the MMS feature, then I can send Vcard via SMS...

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QUOTE(DuDe5593 @ Aug 7 2009, 10:20 PM)
hey guys, today i went to maxis centre and the maxis fella told me that the prepaid plan is no more so with the idata1 plan. im a postpaid user, but ealier i'd decided to go with prepaid plan. now i've got no choice but to go with the idata2 plan, which means i have to bind contract with maxis for atleast 1 year and paying the RM50 for just the 500MB data and get RM400 savings on the iphone. quite dissapointing, are they really going to cancel the prepaid plan??
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Hi..Anybody in Kuching haven't received the iphone 3GS? I've book before 24 July and paid on 24/7...Check with maxis..they said I can collect on 21/8...tunggu dari 31/7 ..sudah xde mood..

Actually, I've book prepaid..then when I want to make deposit..they racun me to change to Idata3. I'm currently using unlimited..Is it same kaa Unlimited RM99 with 3GB RM99...itu org maxis kuching kata sama...kalau reach 3GB then will be slow won't charge....Helpdesk kata capped at 3GB then lepas 3GB kena bayar...Mana satu betul? (To moderator I read all previous post) Sekarang nie Helpdesk Maxis kata tiada sudah unlimited w.e.f Aug..Aku tak paham betul.....My question..can I change back my plan to prepaid when I collected the iphone 3GS on 21/8.
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guys, if i send in my 3G for warranty change, do they have stock then? mine is 16gb, which maxis isn't selling anymore?
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QUOTE(wenxuan85 @ Aug 7 2009, 11:40 PM)
guys, if i send in my 3G for warranty change, do they have stock then? mine is 16gb, which maxis isn't selling anymore?
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if you ask me, there is nothing to be worried about.

they have tonnes of refurbished 16GB 3G for your perusal.

take a chill pill.
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QUOTE(tskhang @ Aug 7 2009, 10:45 PM)
Nope, they are not canceling it. It is just that stocks are scarce right now, therefore they are prioritizing whatever stocks they can get to those customers who will take up their contract by allowing them to pre-book. As for the rest of the non-contract plans, aka prepaid and iData 1, pre-booking is not allowed. You just have to wait for surplus stocks.
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is this only effect for the new pre-booking or will include the people that had been book since last month that havent got their 3Gs...as i'm a prepaid and i just want to get the phone...i have made the deposit...
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QUOTE(vixxiee @ Aug 8 2009, 12:08 AM)
is this only effect for the new pre-booking or will include the people that had been book since last month that havent got their 3Gs...as i'm a prepaid and i just want to get the phone...i have made the deposit...
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For your case, hard to tell. Assuming they only have one stock left at that moment, and you and another person booked on the same day and location and paid the deposit. The other person opt for contract. To whom will this unit be given to?

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anyone got idea why I never recieve any mail or calls from maxis to notice me that the stock will delay til 18th august?
Should i call back or wad?
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eh booking end already right ? so you think they will now open back retail to prepaid ?
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eh booking end already right ? so you think they will now open back retail to prepaid ?
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do some reading before posting. Those who book havent even get their own set yet thus i think buying through prepaid is not open till they have surplus.
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QUOTE(doomx @ Aug 8 2009, 03:30 AM)
do some reading before posting. Those who book havent even get their own set yet thus i think buying through prepaid is not open till they have surplus.
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as most of u experiencing the lateness, me on the other hand, had been told to collect my phone 11 days before the collection date.... which i have to decline since i only have the money to collect on the collection day itself....


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read before asking. those who book havent even get their i3gs how do you expect retail to be open? need me to define for u?
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i think you have problems understanding. retail is when there is ex-stock. so i am saying when there is ex-stock, will the prepaid plan be back on. i am now defining for you. you don't retail when you have no stock on hand. no stock = booking. ex-stock = retail.

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Nope, they are not canceling it. It is just that stocks are scarce right now, therefore they are prioritizing whatever stocks they can get to those customers who will take up their contract by allowing them to pre-book. As for the rest of the non-contract plans, aka prepaid and iData 1, pre-booking is not allowed. You just have to wait for surplus stocks.
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i think you have problems understanding. retail is when there is ex-stock. so i am saying when there is ex-stock, will the prepaid plan be back on. i am now defining for you. you don't retail when you have no stock on hand. no stock = booking. ex-stock = retail.
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refer to the answer above for your question. i already say. read before asking. thanks for defining but maybe u need me to quote ppls answer only u can know where to start reading.
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i just went back from maxis center at sacc mall, shah alam and sunway maxis center and both prepaid plan confirm disable by them. sadly to say that for non-book customer need to wait for 1 month which is end of September for new batch to arrive as they said.
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i just went back from maxis center at sacc mall, shah alam and sunway maxis center and both prepaid plan confirm disable by them. sadly to say that for non-book customer need to wait for 1 month which is end of September for new batch to arrive as they said.
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Thanks dude, thats the answer i need. An exact timeframe ! Better then people who will only quote others saying stuff like surplus stock. Surplus stock can be when nobody already want to buy the phone and it lays there for weeks waiting for a buyer.

i have found a few non maxis affiliated handphone shops who have ex-stock of the 3gs(maxis version) but the prices are raked high. no need contract or prepaid, just buy and go.
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guess I should make some update. Currently in KLCC & spoke to maxis & they as confirmed, no pre-booking allowed for non-contracts iPhone. Which means iData1 & Hotlink booking is not possible. The guy told me that with pre-book, you'll have to wait for max 30 days. Now they are smart, no longer provide exact days..

QUOTE(wombat81 @ Aug 8 2009, 02:50 PM)
i have found a few non maxis affiliated handphone shops who have ex-stock of the 3gs(maxis version) but the prices are raked high. no need contract or prepaid, just buy and go.
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Where are those shops? How much are they selling?
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I made full payment RM2490 on my Iphone 3GS 32G Black @Labuan Phone shop(MEP).Should get my Iphone on first week of August...but didn't happen...Maxis didn't kept it promise and did not distribute any 32G Phone to Labuan.....Call Maxis.... can only receive on 18th August...
true or not still a ???. Full Payment on iphone still no phone...maybe have to wait for the moon to fell down...Maxis Maxis
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2490 for 32gb ? you getting with contract ? sandakan apple shop have no stock even when i have prebooked before launch. they have't even have a chance yet to see the stock arrival since launch date.


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guess I should make some update. Currently in KLCC & spoke to maxis & they as confirmed, no pre-booking allowed for non-contracts iPhone. Which means iData1 & Hotlink booking is not possible. The guy told me that with pre-book, you'll have to wait for max 30 days. Now they are smart, no longer provide exact days..
Where are those shops? How much are they selling?
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the shops are in my town in sabah. some are selling 32gb at rm3.3k and some selling rm3.8k. they are confirmed maxis set, i have seen the stock for myself.

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does that means maxis iphone3gs that can be bought with hotlink is locked to the network ?
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first time i hearing people pay full amount in advance. Why did u do that anyway? They should only ask for RM200 deposit. Not full amount.

Maybe you can call maxis and ask to talk to a supervisor. It is not right of them to ask for full payment but unable to provide the stock.
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With RM2490 for a 32GB, that's obviously a scam.
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Yeah, pretty weird to hear that they actually requested for full amount.
That is definitely not right.
Even at Switch, that sales assistant told me to pay 500 for the deposit, i din bother to do.
RM2490, maybe he's signing up contract or so.
Anyways, i've just called up the MEP where i booked mine at (which they did not accept any deposit from me).
They finally asked me to pay my deposit as i'm the 1st on the list right now.
Booked on 31st July, 16GB white.
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hey ppl, just to share my words. I booked my set which is a 16GB on the 2nd of August and on that day itself I went to The Garden's Maxis Centre to enquire more and apparently yea they have stopped taking in orders for those non-contract basis plan due to the high demand and lack of stock.. But i went back to the MEP near my house and paid RM 200, the staff at my place didnt inform me bout not allowing us to purchase the phone on non-contract basis.

It was efficient I can say as my phone arrived the next day... But I only collected it on the 7th of August which is like 5 days later only. I asked if they are still taking in orders for the hotlink plans and iDATA 1 ... They say yea, you can still order no problem. But the time varies la.. =) I hope this helps wink.gif


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Yeah, pretty weird to hear that they actually requested for full amount.
That is definitely not right.
Even at Switch, that sales assistant told me to pay 500 for the deposit, i din bother to do.
RM2490, maybe he's signing up contract or so.
Anyways, i've just called up the MEP where i booked mine at (which they did not accept any deposit from me).
They finally asked me to pay my deposit as i'm the 1st on the list right now.
Booked on 31st July, 16GB white.
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nope, they din call me and asked for the deposit or so.
Expect them to call me but today i just call to make sure i'm still on the list as i had a feeling that i need to pay the deposit in order for them to get me my phone. So i'll be paying up my deposit tomorrow.
Who knows, maybe they have stock tomorrow and i'm able to collect it on the spot. =)
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does that means maxis iphone3gs that can be bought with hotlink is locked to the network ?
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fren, maxis i3GS is Officially Unlocked...... even u signup d maxis plan or purchase thru hotlink it is Officially Unlock...
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QUOTE(Kyoshiro @ Aug 8 2009, 08:30 PM)
@mandyxt
nope, they din call me and asked for the deposit or so.
Expect them to call me but today i just call to make sure i'm still on the list as i had a feeling that i need to pay the deposit in order for them to get me my phone. So i'll be paying up my deposit tomorrow.
Who knows, maybe they have stock tomorrow and i'm able to collect it on the spot. =)
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Oh ouch.. that's kinda long.. cos I got mine after a few days upon booking.. Maybe you can consult samcheengsan from lowyat.. his branch is in PJ SS2 and apparently I guess he has stocks on the 16GB white.. but only one left the last time i was updated...

here's the link smile.gif http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=847024&hl=


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QUOTE(Mr Kong @ Aug 8 2009, 08:35 PM)
name of your house mep?
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I tested the 3G speed on the speedtest.net app.

Maxis NEVER went above 1Mbps download speed!
The maximum is around 0.7-0.8 Mbps.

I thought Maxis is as fast as 3.6 Mbps?!
Gimme at least 1.8Mbps, PLEASE.
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QUOTE(fuiyo @ Aug 8 2009, 09:13 PM)
I tested the 3G speed on the speedtest.net app.

Maxis NEVER went above 1Mbps download speed!
The maximum is around 0.7-0.8 Mbps.

I thought Maxis is as fast as 3.6 Mbps?!
Gimme at least 1.8Mbps, PLEASE.
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QUOTE(samngcheesan @ Aug 8 2009, 09:46 PM)
i just only tested last few week, speed seem ok in the iphone
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You stay around Bukit Bintang?
Because I was told that Maxis's signal strength is the strongest at that area.
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QUOTE(skteng @ Aug 8 2009, 07:18 PM)
I made full payment RM2490 on my Iphone 3GS 32G Black @Labuan Phone shop(MEP).Should get my Iphone on first week of August...but didn't happen...Maxis didn't kept it promise and did not distribute any 32G Phone to Labuan.....Call Maxis.... can only receive on 18th August...
true or not still a ???. Full Payment on iphone still no phone...maybe have to wait for the moon to fell down...Maxis Maxis
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I booked my 3gs 32gb black at Labuan Phone Shop. Actually the MEP is very2 bad!!!

1st case:-

The lady asked us to pay RM 2990; in other word FULL AMOUNT in order to get so called 1st batch iphone 3gs. I told her, Maxis only asked RM200 but she said yes you can pay RM200 but you'll definitely get the 2nd batch. So I paid RM 2990...sigh~ with the promise end of July 09 or at least early August 2009...but till now, don't get!

2nd case:-

While i made the payment of RM 2990, the lady put another "additional" requirement for me to book/get the 1st batch iphone in Labuan...you have to buy hotlink prepaid for an amount of RM 100!!!!! plus the hotlink line RM 8.80...i quickly called my friend and he said, there's no such requirement added by Maxis in order to get the iphone...then i threaten the lady by saying i'll report to maxis if she still need me to pay RM 100 for hotlink prepaid...this time, the lady called her boss and after that she said that i do not have to pay for the RM 100! i guess since the shop is the only MEP in Labuan who sold iphone 3gs and they simply take advantage by putting their additional requirement!

FYI, Labuan still dont have Maxis 3g coverage (Celcom got 3g) and currently the service coverage here is very2 bad! no way to maxis and i'll put my celcom sim card once i get the new iphone 3gs...let's hope on 18th...

dem you maxis! bravo celcom! =)
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@vaddar85
it's so sad that u encountered this kind of problem..
but when did u pay the deposit..?
cause if u paid b4 31st July
u shld have got it..
U can call maxis and complain

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@mandyxt
Lol! means u're staying near me coz i booked there too. i booked mine there but apparently they din accept any deposit from me when i booked. Maybe they're rushing to close their shop, went there at 8.30pm.
I'm fine with it since i'm the 1st on the list i should be getting it soon.
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made another quick check at maxis center at Berjaya Times Square.. As usual, no stock. same reply as well.. have to wait 30 days...
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QUOTE(Mr Kong @ Aug 8 2009, 11:37 PM)
@vaddar85
it's so sad that u encountered this kind of problem..
but when did u pay the deposit..?
cause if u paid b4 31st July
u shld have got it..
U can call maxis and complain
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Mr. Kong,

i paid on 23rd July.

in fact when i came to the shop on 3rd Aug to ask about my booking, the lady also dun know the latest status! she just said, maxis in kl got no more stock and we will call you once the stock is available...yeah, i know you will call me on 18th perhaps~~~~

iphone 3gs...... it's so close yet so far
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QUOTE(abubin @ Aug 8 2009, 07:57 PM)
first time i hearing people pay full amount in advance. Why did u do that anyway? They should only ask for RM200 deposit. Not full amount.

Maybe you can call maxis and ask to talk to a supervisor. It is not right of them to ask for full payment but unable to provide the stock.
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MEP Labuan Tau kay Neon asked me to made full payment so that i will reveived it on 1st week of August.....She said Maxis asked them to collect full payment if you want the early bird.
But till now...wait foe the moon to fell down...shit hmm.gif
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QUOTE(Kyoshiro @ Aug 8 2009, 11:45 PM)
@mandyxt
Lol! means u're staying near me coz i booked there too. i booked mine there but apparently they din accept any deposit from me when i booked. Maybe they're rushing to close their shop, went there at 8.30pm.
I'm fine with it since i'm the 1st on the list i should be getting it soon.
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@mandyxt
u ordered via hotlink plan right?
so how do you get the 500MB free data?
MEP will take care of it?
or have to go to maxis?
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@mandyxt
I booked white, I'm the next on the list.
They did mention most ppl booked black.
Maybe they have limited stock for black.
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Any news updates on Machines 1U? I desperately need my phone before 16th of August. I cannot wait until 18th.
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QUOTE(azim61 @ Aug 9 2009, 09:35 AM)
@mandyxt
u ordered via hotlink plan right?
so how do you get the 500MB free data?
MEP will take care of it?
or have to go to maxis?
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did u get the sms telling that u entitled for the 500mb? The 500mb is stating 8 August... yippie..now hotlink customer can enjoy free data..
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QUOTE(azim61 @ Aug 9 2009, 09:35 AM)
@mandyxt
u ordered via hotlink plan right?
so how do you get the 500MB free data?
MEP will take care of it?
or have to go to maxis?
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nope i am currently using family plan so I didnt choose to order via hotlink plan. Dont get the free 500MB a year =(.. I just bought it outright from the MEP =)


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QUOTE(Kyoshiro @ Aug 9 2009, 11:47 AM)
@mandyxt
I booked white, I'm the next on the list.
They did mention most ppl booked black.
Maybe they have limited stock for black.
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ohh well. hrmm great i hope you'll get your set soon =)) rclxms.gif

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QUOTE(Kyoshiro @ Aug 9 2009, 11:47 AM)
@mandyxt
I booked white, I'm the next on the list.
They did mention most ppl booked black.
Maybe they have limited stock for black.
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may i know u ordered what plan?

QUOTE(bonzaimy @ Aug 9 2009, 12:54 PM)
did u get the sms telling that u entitled for the 500mb? The 500mb is stating 8 August... yippie..now hotlink customer can enjoy free data..
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ic ic
but i do not received that sms
maybe the 500mb free data only for those who using iphone

QUOTE(mandyxt @ Aug 9 2009, 12:56 PM)
nope i am currently using family plan so I didnt choose to order via hotlink plan. Dont get the free 500MB a year =(.. I just bought it outright from the MEP =)
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good for you smile.gif
i think i wanna order via hotlink plan
at MEP , ur place maybe not far from my house (i think)
hope they permit that coz maxis now cannot order through hotlink plan sad.gif

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QUOTE(azim61 @ Aug 9 2009, 01:03 PM)
may i know u ordered what plan?
ic ic
but i do not received that sms
maybe the 500mb free data only for those who using iphone
good for you smile.gif
i think i wanna order via hotlink plan
at MEP
hope they permit that coz maxis now cannot order through hotlink plan sad.gif
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yea.. my area here still allows booking for OUTRIGHT and Hotlink Plan, the last time I enquired them.. =)... Hope you get them sooon thumbup.gif
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QUOTE(mandyxt @ Aug 9 2009, 01:07 PM)
yea.. my area here still allows booking for OUTRIGHT and Hotlink Plan, the last time I enquired them.. =)... Hope you get them sooon  thumbup.gif
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8 days and still didnt get my free 500MB data for Hotlink purchase! Tomorrow have to go Pyramid to charn them kau kau ! vmad.gif

at the same time go to Machines to buy some more accessories rolleyes.gif
iPhone making me very poor - have to buy SP, buy docks, cables, cry.gif

but what to do.... wub.gif
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@mandyxt
yea... hope i can get it soon too but they told me the next restock will be 2 - 3 weeks away. Really hope it'll be earlier.

@azim61
Initially i din confirm with them wat plan i'm going for coz they told me that i can decide my plan later when i collect my know.

So... guess i'll just have to wait and pray for maxis to get their stock sooner.
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QUOTE(idoblu @ Aug 9 2009, 06:19 PM)
8 days and still didnt get my free 500MB data for Hotlink purchase! Tomorrow have to go Pyramid to charn them kau kau ! vmad.gif

at the same time go to Machines to buy some more accessories rolleyes.gif
iPhone making me very poor - have to buy SP, buy docks, cables,  cry.gif

but what to do.... wub.gif
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My advice to you is to call maxis 1st (i din get mine almost 8 days also), if you are using post paid call 1800 821123 (FOC), if you are using prepaid call 1300 820120 (they say it costs rm0.10/min, but cost me almost rm3 for call around 10-15min sad.gif ). they will help you lodge a report. i got my free 500mb 1-2 days after i called them, it's quite efficient.

i bought my accesories from this low yat forum. my one came with free delivery smile.gif . price slightly cheaper (rm10-20) than machines also, and you can choose from the comfort of your home too.

all the xtra accessories are just personal choice. remember the phone doesnt come with a requirement tat you should buy those extras. It is your own preference. Some ppl still enjoy the phone without any extras, and i believe it should b tat way biggrin.gif
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9 days and counting. pretty loong time for an early bird to wait for his phone
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dunno how many times i called them already. they said go to any maxis center if you want fast help. i went to gardens, they asked me to go back to sunway where i bought it....sad.gif

can PM me the seller? I already looked around but cant find thanks
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I just called Machines 1U. Personally I'm not very happy and extremely disappointed, it's not about the lack of stock issue, but rather the customer service Machines have given to their consumers. Called one of the staff, he assured me he'll call back on bla bla date. At the end, it had to be me to call them after that bla bla date. Apparently, when the other staff answered my call, he knew nothing or what the hell is going on. This has happened several times. If this were UK, the store would have to declare bankruptcy.

I told them I'll be leaving on the 16th of August and will be back on the 27th of August. Since they claimed stocks will arrive on 18th of August, I asked them to have my unit reserved first thing the stock arrives in their store, so that when I come back, I can get it the next day without any hesitation, in and out fast. The guy on the phone assured me the phone will be reserved, though I'm not convinced with today's Malaysian customer service standard. I hope I could get a legal paperwork signed by both parties to be assured that my iPhone will be reserved first thing the phone arrives and whether or not I'm below in the waiting list.

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May I know how do I know if I'm using the WiFi to online ??? If there's no wifi icon above.. which means im not connecting using wifi and they will charge me based on what I used??

QUOTE(Mr Kong @ Aug 9 2009, 10:54 PM)
@mandyxt
if got E means EDGE which is charged thru your carrier company..
If u got on 3G i think they will also use if the speed is fast
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Oh I see.. which means if i were to on 3G, I'll be charged as well?

QUOTE(Mr Kong @ Aug 9 2009, 10:56 PM)
yes!
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QUOTE(vadder85 @ Aug 8 2009, 11:31 PM)
I booked my 3gs 32gb black at Labuan Phone Shop. Actually the MEP is very2 bad!!!

1st case:-

The lady asked us to pay RM 2990; in other word FULL AMOUNT in order to get so called 1st batch iphone 3gs. I told her, Maxis only asked RM200 but she said yes you can pay RM200 but you'll definitely get the 2nd batch. So I paid RM 2990...sigh~ with the promise end of July 09 or at least early August 2009...but till now, don't get!

2nd case:-

While i made the payment of RM 2990, the lady put another "additional" requirement for me to book/get the 1st batch iphone in Labuan...you have to buy hotlink prepaid for an amount of RM 100!!!!! plus the hotlink line RM 8.80...i quickly called my friend and he said, there's no such requirement added by Maxis in order to get the iphone...then i threaten the lady by saying i'll report to maxis if she still need me to pay RM 100 for hotlink prepaid...this time, the lady called her boss and after that she said that i do not have to pay for the RM 100! i guess since the shop is the only MEP in Labuan who sold iphone 3gs and they simply take advantage by putting their additional requirement!

FYI, Labuan still dont have Maxis 3g coverage (Celcom got 3g) and currently the service coverage here is very2 bad! no way to maxis and i'll put my celcom sim card once i get the new iphone 3gs...let's hope on 18th...

dem you maxis! bravo celcom! =)
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I believe that they might have money issue. Better get the money back and order it in KK.
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from what i've gotten asking around maxis and machines all around klang valley

pre-book 1st batch will get on 18th aug
if pre-book within the past week
ETA 1 month
if plan to walk-in
no hope

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The stock issue is quite ridiculous. But Maxis' sales reps are even worse sleep.gif I signed up for the phone and placed my (NON REFUNDABLE) downpayment weeks ago under the pretense and promise that I'd get it in 2 days.

Since then I've checked every 2 days and still no phone. Now everyone is saying that it'll be quite awhile more before they get stock.

Sigh.

I actually would have been ok with the stock issue. I'm more upset with the sales reps that have absolutely no regard for something as simple as truth. These guys would rather make a quick buck off you than avoid telling a lie.

Keep in mind I'm still phone-less because of this and I can't be bothered buying a new/diff one because they've got my money!!!! Finally given in and borrowed a crappy spare from a friend while those idiots dilly-dally and spout rubbish upon every enquiry.
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really no stock at all???
i get the email about 18/8 restock
11/8 wan go maxis try my luck
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yea... no stock all around kl.
I've been digging around but i can't seem to find 1.
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No harm trying bro.
Who knows? Maybe miracle could happen =)
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me book at cheras maxis center
i think so.....just go see around only....
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@Delacroix88
There's this tips i got from my place where i booked mine, try to book 16GB white as most of the ppl is booking for 32GBs and 16GB black.
Maybe it's just for that MEP, not sure bout others.
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I went to collect my phone from selayang maxis center.
When I started booking for the phone, this center was the only center not fully booked for pick up on 1st August. I have asked the staff and they say they still have stocks. That was a week ago. If you guys really anxious to get your hands on 3Gs give it a try there.
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QUOTE(jphlau @ Aug 9 2009, 09:55 PM)
I believe that they might have money issue. Better get the money back and order it in KK.
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Anyone have collected 32G black Iphone at KK Maxis center ?
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hi all,
dunno whether this already discussed here or not. i'm just thinking that is it smart to place a book at 'unfamous' maxis centre? I mean the centre located far away from town. So that the possibility to get the iPhone earlier will be higher...

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QUOTE(Mr Kong @ Aug 10 2009, 12:18 AM)
then he shld go maxis section
>http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1091499
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Hi everyone, I had a friend with iValue Sim card but he sold his iPhone and used the sim card in a Nokia e66. Now he is stuck at can't receive & send MMS. I and him had been running around in Pyramid Maxis center to Nokia and back to Maxis for the whole half day with no apparent result. This is what happened and it is so weird that I decided to ask for some opinion here, hope someone could just give me a hand.

1. My friend had an iValue account, with a supp line. He has been using the supp line and everything is fine.
2. He sold his iPhone, cancel the supp line, and use the principal line Sim card in his e66, end up with no Internet access and MMS receiving/sending at all. His Nokia e66 is AP Singapore HP but with all the Maxis MMS, WAP, Internet access point setup (just a merely Maxis sim card swap).
3. Went to Maxis center at Pyramid, they said can't do anything because the phone just refuse to accept any setting sent through Maxis SMS. Asked us to go Nokia rclxub.gif rclxub.gif
4. Went Nokia, pay RM50, technician said flash with Malaysia firmware, spent 3 hours loofing around whistling.gif whistling.gif
5. Back to Maxis, CS reset the phone, still can't establish 3G connection (data packet connection), check account, did something, asked us to retry in another 2 hours. rclxub.gif rclxub.gif
6. Tried after 2 hours, when sending an MMS, a 3G connection can be made out (the network icon indicate there is an outgoing connection), but no data seemed to be able to transfer at all. Same thing apply to internet access.
7. Now here is the weird part start, delete all the Access point in the phone, create a new access point profile in the e66 with all the empty parameter (APN,username, password, everything), INTERNET WORKS!!! ohmy.gif ohmy.gif

At this point, I think all the setting had been set/hard-coded in the sim card. Now the question is, does Maxis had 2 set of APN which 1 is for non-iValue Sim card and 1 for iValue Sim card? Can anyone help as my friend just too busy to spend another few hours going to Maxis again and he is not a tech guy.

Any sifu here can shed some light?? icon_question.gif icon_question.gif

Hi everyone, I had a friend with iValue Sim card but he sold his iPhone and used the sim card in a Nokia e66. Now he is stuck at can't receive & send MMS. I and him had been running around in Pyramid Maxis center to Nokia and back to Maxis for the whole half day with no apparent result. This is what happened and it is so weird that I decided to ask for some opinion here, hope someone could just give me a hand.

1. My friend had an iValue account, with a supp line. He has been using the supp line and everything is fine.
2. He sold his iPhone, cancel the supp line, and use the principal line Sim card in his e66, end up with no Internet access and MMS receiving/sending at all. His Nokia e66 is AP Singapore HP but with all the Maxis MMS, WAP, Internet access point setup (just a merely Maxis sim card swap).
3. Went to Maxis center at Pyramid, they said can't do anything because the phone just refuse to accept any setting sent through Maxis SMS. Asked us to go Nokia
4. Went Nokia, pay RM50, technician said flash with Malaysia firmware, spent 3 hours loofing around
5. Back to Maxis, CS reset the phone, still can't establish 3G connection (data packet connection), check account, did something, asked us to retry in another 2 hours.
6. Tried after 2 hours, when sending an MMS, a 3G connection can be made out (the network icon indicate there is an outgoing connection), but no data seemed to be able to transfer at all. Same thing apply to internet access.
7. Now here is the weird part start, delete all the Access point in the phone, create a new access point profile in the e66 with all the empty parameter (APN,username, password, everything), INTERNET WORKS!!!

At this point, I think all the setting had been set/hard-coded in the sim card. Now the question is, does Maxis had 2 set of APN which 1 is for non-iValue Sim card and 1 for iValue Sim card? Can anyone help as my friend just too busy to spend another few hours going to Maxis again and he is not a tech guy.

Any sifu here can shed some light??
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QUOTE(rudyism @ Aug 10 2009, 12:35 AM)
The stock issue is quite ridiculous. But Maxis' sales reps are even worse sleep.gif I signed up for the phone and placed my (NON REFUNDABLE) downpayment weeks ago under the pretense and promise that I'd get it in 2 days.

Since then I've checked every 2 days and still no phone. Now everyone is saying that it'll be quite awhile more before they get stock.

Sigh.

I actually would have been ok with the stock issue. I'm more upset with the sales reps that have absolutely no regard for something as simple as truth. These guys would rather make a quick buck off you than avoid telling a lie.

Keep in mind I'm still phone-less because of this and I can't be bothered buying a new/diff one because they've got my money!!!! Finally given in and borrowed a crappy spare from a friend while those idiots dilly-dally and spout rubbish upon every enquiry.
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I'm facing the exact situation like you with the staff from Machines 1U, except I'm still using my phone. Few days ago, I called them and one of the staff had asked me to come collect at the very early morning. He was rather suspicious and skeptical when he said it, probably he had faced enough complaints from customers and do not want to get one from me. Now, having said that, I am in serious doubt whether my unit will be reserved once it arrives when a dubious pedophile is working inside Machines 1U. He could give it away. The other staff members had told me countless times to wait for their calls, but I've waited long enough. Because I'm leaving on the 16th of August and will be back in the country on 27th, I cannot bear to wait that long. I told my predicament to one of the member of staff, he told me he'll call Maxis and took down my details and he'll call me what the updates are. I waited for their call for a few days. At the end, it had to be me to initiate the call. This may not be a bid deal since it's just a game of who calls who, but consumers would start questioning the staffs' efficiency and trust.

Since 16th to 27th is pretty long, I was hoping for a legal paperwork signed by both parties to assure that my units will be reserved until I come back like I once did in the UK. I don't trust the staff in Machines 1U. I may need to consult my parent's lawyer for advice.

Because I'll be flying on the latest A380, I wanted to experience taking photos inside the plane with my i3GS. Without it makes me so bloody mad.
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Anybody know when is the 2nd batch of Iphone be made available?
Thks.

Anybody know when is the 2nd batch of Iphone be made available?

Was told by the counter staff in to collect at a particular date, however, no stock was available.


Thks.
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Anybody know when is the 2nd batch of Iphone be made available?
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No one knows but honestly i will be ordering mine today at the Gardens, heard that is the best place to place an order.

ok i have a question and i hope u guys can help

1)Must a choose a plan right now or can i choose it when i get the Iphone itself
2)If I pay the deposit of 200 today, will i also need to swipe my maybank card for easy payment
3) So sorry if i am asking the same question again, i did look through did not see much info
4) Is gardens a good choice, I do hear a lot of good reviews from that place, my second choice would be Klcc.
5) Thanks guys, It would be nice if i could hear something by the next few hours tongue.gif


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where can i get an iphone 3GS official unlock??
do i have to book first?? or just purchase and carry??
is there any different fees between local and foreigner??

i've just ask maxis store in alamanda.. they said they dont have the official unlock? they just have the contract one..and have to book online first..

thank you
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QUOTE(ashwin988 @ Aug 10 2009, 10:29 AM)
No one knows but honestly i will be ordering mine today at the Gardens, heard that is the best place to place an order.

ok i have a question and i hope u guys can help

1)Must a choose a plan right now or can i choose it when i get the Iphone itself
2)If I pay the deposit of 200 today, will i also need to swipe my maybank card for easy payment
3) So sorry if i am asking the same question again, i did look through did not see much info
4) Is gardens a good choice, I do hear a lot of good reviews from that place, my second choice would be Klcc.
5) Thanks guys, It would be nice if i could hear something by the next few hours tongue.gif
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1) choose a plan AFTER u get ur iphone
2) i have no idea but the balance of payment can be made on the collection date
3) ure not looking hard enuff, but apology accepted
4) its better for u to ask them urself since there is a bit of stock crisis (not sure of the rumors)
5) alrite... its 15 minutes and u got a reply....

but the important thing is....
go to the branch that u wanted to buy and ask them. it is more accurate....

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QUOTE(torment_rey @ Aug 10 2009, 10:46 AM)
where can i get an iphone 3GS official unlock??
do i have to book first?? or just purchase and carry??
is there any different fees between local and foreigner??

i've just ask maxis store in alamanda.. they said they dont have the official unlock? they just have the contract one..and have to book online first..

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all maxis iphone are official unlocked by apple out of the box. So do not worry
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Maxis have very terrible CS.. i already hv my iphone but,
i would like to share my xperience taking my iphone at JB Taman
Molek branch. i book on before 21th July. i just get mine at 4th August..
second batch i guess.. they said JB get a late stock.. just 1 advice for maxis.

tell the thruth! if u cant get the stock on time! tell them! dont let them
kept waiting !

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QUOTE(desachan @ Aug 10 2009, 02:20 AM)
I went to collect my phone from selayang maxis center.
When I started booking for the phone, this center was the only center not fully booked for pick up on 1st August. I have asked the staff and they say they still have stocks. That was a week ago. If you guys really anxious to get your hands on 3Gs give it a try there.
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hi desachan, can you PM me the selayang maxis center phone number?... icon_rolleyes.gif


btw, i already went to MC Seremban, and they said i have to booked (with RM200 deposit) in order to get the 3GS by next month.... rclxub.gif
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QUOTE(HuorEarfalas @ Aug 10 2009, 09:50 AM)
I'm facing the exact situation like you with the staff from Machines 1U, except I'm still using my phone. Few days ago, I called them and one of the staff had asked me to come collect at the very early morning. He was rather suspicious and skeptical when he said it, probably he had faced enough complaints from customers and do not want to get one from me. Now, having said that, I am in serious doubt whether my unit will be reserved once it arrives when a dubious pedophile is working inside Machines 1U. He could give it away. The other staff members had told me countless times to wait for their calls, but I've waited long enough. Because I'm leaving on the 16th of August and will be back in the country on 27th, I cannot bear to wait that long. I told my predicament to one of the member of staff, he told me he'll call Maxis and took down my details and he'll call me what the updates are. I waited for their call for a few days. At the end, it had to be me to initiate the call. This may not be a bid deal since it's just a game of who calls who, but consumers would start questioning the staffs' efficiency and trust.

Since 16th to 27th is pretty long, I was hoping for a legal paperwork signed by both parties to assure that my units will be reserved until I come back like I once did in the UK. I don't trust the staff in Machines 1U. I may need to consult my parent's lawyer for advice.

Because I'll be flying on the latest A380, I wanted to experience taking photos inside the plane with my i3GS. Without it makes me so bloody mad.
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I know what you mean.

I told the guy that my phone had died and I was thinking of getting the iphone, but because of work and some personal matters I need to get sorted, I need one quite urgently. Then the guy goes and blatantly lies, telling me I'll get it in a couple days. At this point I've given up hope of getting it anytime soon.

Most interesting is the fact that they "can't guarantee" when I'll get my phone because "black is more popular". When I said I'd take any phone they had in any colour, they said I'd have to go over and make the switch, but there are other people ahead of me in the white queue.

I don't see why Maxis can't update their outlets, or why their outlets can't be bothered informing people who've put down a significant amount of money for an imaginary phone. Lesser companies would have been called scammers by now.
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QUOTE(neoardi @ Aug 10 2009, 11:11 AM)
hi desachan, can you PM me the selayang maxis center phone number?... icon_rolleyes.gif
btw, i already went to MC Seremban, and they said i have to booked (with RM200 deposit) in order to get the 3GS by next month.... rclxub.gif
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when is that? i've been to most maxis center at klang valley and they said the booking deal is off. if so then i would like to pre-book mine at seremban

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Oh yea.. does anyone noes if the applecare protection plan is applicable for iphone 3gs in malaysia???
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Oh yea.. does anyone noes if the applecare protection plan is applicable for iphone 3gs in malaysia???
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i dont understand why some ppl can get their iPhone 4th of August??
i thought maxis say stock reaching at 18th of august??
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QUOTE(neoardi @ Aug 10 2009, 11:11 AM)
hi desachan, can you PM me the selayang maxis center phone number?... icon_rolleyes.gif
btw, i already went to MC Seremban, and they said i have to booked (with RM200 deposit) in order to get the 3GS by next month.... rclxub.gif
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They won't give the number for their maxis center outlet. You can only all the maxis CS. Personally I was informed that selayang maxis center got no stock edi. Stock will be in on the 18 of august.

@mandyxt
o means you are in gprs connection. Means your 3g or edge are off . E means you are currently in Edge coverage.

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this morning went to maxis sunway. ask where is my 500MB data.....the fella took my IC, type type on his laptop, go to back room. I sit there for half an hour then he give me a piece of paper with a report number. Immediately I told him this is not acceptable and I want to see your manager. I didnt come here to make a report. I already reported this several times and I want something to be done.

asst. manager took me to a meeting room (maybe scare I scream at her). explain that something went wrong and many ppl who bought on July 24th got this problem. I said what July 24th? 3Gs not even out yet on July 24th! I told her I got mine on Aug 1st. She says oh you not bought the 8GB 3G iPhone? I said no, mine is 16GB 3Gs duh! I told her I got 3 complains -

1. where is my free data?
2. who is gonna pay for the data that was used since Aug 1st?
3. why is my iPhone connecting and incurring data charges when I didnt use it to surf and do online things?

Ask until no more saliva, in the end,
No.1 - ask me to wait, she will ask Hotlink dept to expedite turning on my free data (more BS)
No.2 - she prints out my eStatement since August 1st and totaled up the data charges. According to her, its 59.xx so she will immediately credit me RM60 (later I came home and did my own calculation - found total to be RM74.28
No.3 - ask me to speak to their data consultant who told me to turn off PUSH and set Fetch to Manual


9 days and still my Free Data not turn on and counting...... mad.gif vmad.gif



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I just order one S yesterday , hope i can get it on 18 AUG . . . the garden's fair..
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when maxis going open for prepaid plan aaa???
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when is that? i've been to most maxis center at klang valley and they said the booking deal is off. if so then i would like to pre-book mine at seremban
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i went there on the 8th (Saturday).... shocking.gif what, no more booking?!!... shocking.gif blink.gif ... its like they don't wanna sell the 3GS anymore???!! cry.gif
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i dont understand why some ppl can get their iPhone 4th of August??
i thought maxis say stock reaching at 18th of august??
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That's why, while the unfortunate ones that booked early still are waiting till now, went there today, still no luck
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haha..tell you something funny...

I just got a call from maxis...I was hoping it be good news. My pre-booked iphone already can pickup. Then this girl said, whether I interested to get supplementary line or not. I was like...WTF...say not interested and put down the phone...LOL
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@abubin
Mind telling us which MEP/Maxis centre u booked urs from?
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this morning went to maxis sunway. ask where is my 500MB data.....the fella took my IC, type type on his laptop, go to back room. I sit there for half an hour then he give me a piece of paper with a report number. Immediately I told him this is not acceptable and I want to see your manager. I didnt come here to make a report. I already reported this several times and I want something to be done.

asst. manager took me to a meeting room (maybe scare I scream at her). explain that something went wrong and many ppl who bought on July 24th got this problem. I said what July 24th? 3Gs not even out yet on July 24th! I told her I got mine on Aug 1st. She says oh you not bought the 8GB 3G iPhone? I said no, mine is 16GB 3Gs duh! I told her I got 3 complains -

1. where is my free data?
2. who is gonna pay for the data that was used since Aug 1st?
3. why is my iPhone connecting and incurring data charges when I didnt use it to surf and do online things?

Ask until no more saliva, in the end,
No.1 - ask me to wait, she will ask Hotlink dept to expedite turning on my free data (more BS)
No.2 - she prints out my eStatement since August 1st and totaled up the data charges. According to her, its 59.xx so she will immediately credit me RM60 (later I came home and did my own calculation - found total to be RM74.28
No.3 - ask me to speak to their data consultant who told me to turn off PUSH and set Fetch to Manual
9 days and still my Free Data not turn on and counting...... mad.gif  vmad.gif
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Bro, i think the report is important for you to get back the money u 'accidently' spent. When i called Maxis CS, the guy helped me to lodge a report and claim back my balance. anyway i have tried step 3 and no worries, it really works, besides your battery wont drain very fast. try use wifi whenever possible.
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Just got this e-mail from them:


Thank you for contacting Maxis.



We regret to inform you that due to a World-wide shortage of the iPhone, your device will only be available from 18 August 2009 barring any further unforeseen delays.



We truly regret any negative experience encountered and inconvenience caused pertaining to the highlighted issue. Due to the global stock outage for the iPhone 3GS; we have limited stocks and our stocks allocation are for the confirmed deposit bookings. We are giving priority in purchase and collection for those who have pre-booked and paid the deposit to confirm their booking for iPhone 3GS from 15th to 28th July 2009. This allocation is also based on first come first serve basis.



Rest assured that your booking is noted and your name is one of the top to receive the device once available.



We value your feedback as it is through such comments that we are able to monitor our services and keep abreast of customers' expectations. Please be assured that your feedback has been shared with the department concerned for further consideration and improvement.



We hope to have your kind understanding and look forward to your continued support.



If we can be of further assistance, please do contact us at 1800 821 123 or 123 from your Maxis Mobile.



Thank you.
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QUOTE(Snappit @ Aug 10 2009, 02:57 PM)
when maxis going open for prepaid plan aaa???
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i get my 3gs using prepaid plan..

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now I know the story why some of us get iphone even they declare no stock. Have clarify with them Maxis KLCC actually they have very limited stock but that stock is for the early batch for those who make the booking. as for those book around 27 to 30 July will get in 18th..I hv surrender myself and just wait for 18th delivery loh..I just make sure my name is in their 18th recipient list as the manager put my name in the list right before my eye
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QUOTE(axenophage @ Aug 10 2009, 07:34 PM)
now I know the story why some of us get iphone even they declare no stock. Have clarify with them Maxis KLCC actually they have very limited stock but that stock is for the early batch for those who make the booking. as for those book around 27 to 30 July will get in 18th..I hv surrender myself and just wait for 18th delivery loh..I just make sure my name is in their 18th recipient list as the manager put my name in the list right before my eye
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When did you book at there? i booked mine at there too and they just said after 18th August i can collect my phone.
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Hi peeps,

Don't U all think it's time to stop complaining and discussing when to get our i3GS from Maxis?! Isn't the topic getting a little boring? Plus forummers are having a difficult time to browse this thread because of all the unwanted threads.

I'm on MC for the next 4 days so I'm gonna come in and clear (read: delete) all the posts regarding Maxis collection dates and bla bla bla. Don't say you't not been warned. Post wisely please biggrin.gif
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anybody know how i can find out the stock availability of the iphone and it's batch?
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Do u guys currently know when is the second batch arrive?
cant wait for my 3gs...

Okay. Thanks
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@Joyuan,
No one has answered ur question because really, we don't have the answer. For now, the dates as released by Maxis to our forummers have indicated 18 August but with all things being Malaysian it's best if we just wait till people start receiving their phones!
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@ezinger,
I don't think anyone can answer ur question but Maxis. In any case, if U do get a reply from Maxis, please do share it with us here biggrin.gif
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Possible i can get or book i3gs end of this year, maybe nov or dec?
Will Maxis continue import i3gs in?
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Ofcoz maxis will still be selling 3GS.
They'll sell until the next gen of iphone release.
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i just get a call from machines to confirm my IC no. and they i will get my iphone 3gs at 18 Aug.
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QUOTE(axenophage @ Aug 10 2009, 07:34 PM)
now I know the story why some of us get iphone even they declare no stock. Have clarify with them Maxis KLCC actually they have very limited stock but that stock is for the early batch for those who make the booking. as for those book around 27 to 30 July will get in 18th..I hv surrender myself and just wait for 18th delivery loh..I just make sure my name is in their 18th recipient list as the manager put my name in the list right before my eye
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Let me clarify things up, based on what I've heard and come across.

New stocks arrive on the 18th. And only reserved those who booked between 15th and 28th of July. So those who booked later than 28th would most likely wait a week or so until Maxis satiates the early prebooked customers. I booked on the 23rd together with a deposit. If I don't find my iPhone available on top of the table on the 28th of August (since I'm coming back to Malaysia on the 27th) by Machines 1U, I will personally slit those pigs' throats.
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this morning went to maxis sunway. ask where is my 500MB data.....the fella took my IC, type type on his laptop, go to back room. I sit there for half an hour then he give me a piece of paper with a report number. Immediately I told him this is not acceptable and I want to see your manager. I didnt come here to make a report. I already reported this several times and I want something to be done.

asst. manager took me to a meeting room (maybe scare I scream at her). explain that something went wrong and many ppl who bought on July 24th got this problem. I said what July 24th? 3Gs not even out yet on July 24th! I told her I got mine on Aug 1st. She says oh you not bought the 8GB 3G iPhone? I said no, mine is 16GB 3Gs duh! I told her I got 3 complains -

1. where is my free data?
2. who is gonna pay for the data that was used since Aug 1st?
3. why is my iPhone connecting and incurring data charges when I didnt use it to surf and do online things?

Ask until no more saliva, in the end,
No.1 - ask me to wait, she will ask Hotlink dept to expedite turning on my free data (more BS)
No.2 - she prints out my eStatement since August 1st and totaled up the data charges. According to her, its 59.xx so she will immediately credit me RM60 (later I came home and did my own calculation - found total to be RM74.28
No.3 - ask me to speak to their data consultant who told me to turn off PUSH and set Fetch to Manual
9 days and still my Free Data not turn on and counting...... mad.gif  vmad.gif
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i have the same case with you, purchase on 1st Aug also... apparently on 1st August their system went down, and till now they cant even solve such a simple problem... vmad.gif

i am also getting annoyed and frustrated... they are so inefficient in doing such a small matter... called CS so many times and all they can do is do report, nothing else... i gave up on calling them, only waste more money, now I have to waste my time this saturday to go to Maxis Centre KLCC again...

if on saturday they going tell me to wait again... i really going to explode and tell them i have wait enough, gave them so many days and produce no result, what for i place my trust in them again....
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I booked mine during the promo event they had at TheCurve. That event is done by Maxis TTDI. So my collection location is TTDI. Booked and paid in 18 July, if I remember correctly.


Added on August 11, 2009, 2:56 am
QUOTE(axenophage @ Aug 10 2009, 07:34 PM)
now I know the story why some of us get iphone even they declare no stock. Have clarify with them Maxis KLCC actually they have very limited stock but that stock is for the early batch for those who make the booking. as for those book around 27 to 30 July will get in 18th..I hv surrender myself and just wait for 18th delivery loh..I just make sure my name is in their 18th recipient list as the manager put my name in the list right before my eye
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Yah..maybe those who haven't take your pre-booked phone, make sure your name is listed under the 18 Aug re-stock recipient list. I did a call to Maxis general line a week back and the operator naturally didn't know about this shortage issue. She "said" she called TTDI to check and that this TTDI already noted my name in their list and will contact me when new stock arrive.

So, I guess everyone who pre-booked should make sure of them listed to avoid not getting the phone again.

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Well done maxis.. you finally activate my free 500MB data for my Hotlink after a whole week of delay, and now you create another problem for me, charging me RM98 for a Monthly(3GB) Passes.... which I didnt subscribe to it at all

Anyone know what this Monthly 3GB Passes is??? No info could be found on Maxis website. I receive a SMS this morning saying i have successfully purchases the passes and it just deducted my account for RM98

and again i did the same by calling CS... all they can do is again make report...
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QUOTE(elico @ Aug 11 2009, 10:15 AM)
Well done maxis.. you finally activate my free 500MB data for my Hotlink after a whole week of delay, and now you create another problem for me, charging me RM98 for a Monthly(3GB) Passes.... which I didnt subscribe to it at all

Anyone know what this Monthly 3GB Passes is??? No info could be found on Maxis website. I receive a SMS this morning saying i have successfully purchases the passes and it just deducted my account for RM98

and again i did the same by calling CS... all they can do is again make report...
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Haha i got the same sms also BUT mine says that my request to purchase monthly 3gb pass is unsuccessful.
I din apply it at 1st place...
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probably the purchase fails because u dont have sufficient credit inside... well i have... and they just deduct my credit like that...

looks like my trip to Maxis Centre KLCC is unavoidable...
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what is this 3gb pass all about? Hotlink got such thing meh?
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QUOTE(elico @ Aug 11 2009, 12:03 PM)
probably the purchase fails because u dont have sufficient credit inside... well i have... and they just deduct my credit like that...

looks like my trip to Maxis Centre KLCC is unavoidable...
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dude, where did you buy ur iphone, just curious whether the same batch got the same problem. Mine from maxis 1U.
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QUOTE(elico @ Aug 11 2009, 10:15 AM)
Well done maxis.. you finally activate my free 500MB data for my Hotlink after a whole week of delay, and now you create another problem for me, charging me RM98 for a Monthly(3GB) Passes.... which I didnt subscribe to it at all

Anyone know what this Monthly 3GB Passes is??? No info could be found on Maxis website. I receive a SMS this morning saying i have successfully purchases the passes and it just deducted my account for RM98

and again i did the same by calling CS... all they can do is again make report...
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Just ignore that message. I think is their setting problem. I got this message too when they activate the free 500mb data. So far nothing goes wrong to my account, no deduction of that rm98. FYI I m using prepaid plan.
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Just ignore that message. I think is their setting problem. I got this message too when they activate the free 500mb data. So far nothing goes wrong to my account, no deduction of that rm98. FYI I m using prepaid plan.
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@swee5420 well i cant just ignore it... they have deducted my account...

@janson i purchased on Maxis Centre KLCC at 1st August

i also donno what "Monthly Pass" is this, how come they can just "sell" you something without getting your permission...

i used to believe TM has be worst CS, now i think Maxis CS were not as good as i believed either... there not much things they can do, just help you make a report, sometimes explaining your situation to them need a lot of effort, tell them this and that they don't seem to understand anything you just told them... shakehead.gif
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maybe you should try to emphasize on when can you actually get a proper answer, when you call up maxis CS. So that you could call them back if you did not receive any response from them on the time stated.

Because usually CS will just ask you to wait and wait, but by providing them some direction and time limitation, they might just speed things up.

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last week i went to Switch(Gurney), they told me i can order i3Gs with using Hotlink plan, but just now i went to Maxis center they told me the offer is over, its only available for first batch online booking -.-

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i went to Maxis in Sibu,Sarawak,

when i can get my phone?
-not sure.

anyone ald use this phone?
ya,a few....

can pay with credit card right?
-sorry,we accept cash only..



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Go to Queensbay Maxis Centre. They can book prepaid 3Gs for you. Good customer service. Screw all other places that lies through the big noses.

BTW, I also receive the RM98 3GB SMS. I think that's an error eh. Should I try go pass the 500MB limit? Maybe can get 3GB free, hehe.

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Go to Queensbay Maxis Centre. They can book prepaid 3Gs for you. Good customer service. Screw all other places that lies through the big noses.
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yup bro, i just went there -.- i only can order with either using iValue/ iData

Hotlink users is no longer available for order doh.gif
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QUOTE(Jye1986 @ Aug 11 2009, 01:52 PM)
yup bro, i just went there -.- i only can order with either using iValue/ iData

Hotlink users is no longer available for order  doh.gif
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Serious? I went there last Monday and they say can still order prepaid 3Gs. I was trying to buy 3G when they ask me why don't get 3Gs, but need to wait for 1 month, which is too long for me. Maybe they're trying to fulfill orders made by those under contract eh.

3Gs here is the cheapest unlocked that I know of. Many people export instead of import this time round.

If you want prepaid 3Gs, I think have to wait for a long time, since Maxis will suck for months because of this stupid fiasco. If desperate, get the 3G lor, like me. Still happy, no headache, enjoying iPhone for 1 week d. RM500 richer to prepare for next year's iPhone.
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Serious? I went there last Monday and they say can still order prepaid 3Gs. I was trying to buy 3G when they ask me why don't get 3Gs, but need to wait for 1 month, which is too long for me. Maybe they're trying to fulfill orders made by those under contract eh.

3Gs here is the cheapest unlocked that I know of. Many people export instead of import this time round.

If you want prepaid 3Gs, I think have to wait for a long time, since Maxis will suck for months because of this stupid fiasco. If desperate, get the 3G lor, like me. Still happy, no headache, enjoying iPhone for 1 week d. RM500 richer to prepare for next year's iPhone.
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haha if like that i rather buy from forumer, my partner just bought 16GB i3G for RM1.6k only
much cheaper for 8GB from maxis, this is upset mayb will cancel my i3gs plan already
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QUOTE(H4RRY @ Aug 11 2009, 01:49 PM)
Go to Queensbay Maxis Centre. They can book prepaid 3Gs for you. Good customer service. Screw all other places that lies through the big noses.

BTW, I also receive the RM98 3GB SMS. I think that's an error eh. Should I try go pass the 500MB limit? Maybe can get 3GB free, hehe.
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did they deducted your credit?... error or not my money is gone.. and that number is not an error to my eye...

@swee5420 i have told them clearly what happen, and they all replied with the same reason: "It will take 3-7 working days....", then the next time i call, they will repliy with: "Your case is active and still under investigation..", then when i ask "could you speed up the process", all they can say is that "i try my best sir..."

at the end of the day, CS still can only report the customer issue to Maxis Centre or the other relevant department, and they cant do anything else on the technical side...
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QUOTE(elico @ Aug 11 2009, 02:03 PM)
did they deducted your credit?... error or not my money is gone.. and that number is not an error to my eye...

@swee5420 i have told them clearly what happen, and they all replied with the same reason: "It will take 3-7 working days....", then the next time i call, they will repliy with: "Your case is active and still under investigation..", then when i ask "could you speed up the process", all they can say is that "i try my best sir..."

at the end of the day, CS still can only report the customer issue to Maxis Centre or the other relevant department, and they cant do anything else on the technical side...
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Then there is no need to worry already, since they have your report, i am sure that they will solve your problem, it is just a matter of time. Chill bro, at least you got your free data, just enjoy it first.
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QUOTE(swee5420 @ Aug 11 2009, 02:15 PM)
Then there is no need to worry already, since they have your report, i am sure that they will solve your problem, it is just a matter of time. Chill bro, at least you got your free data, just enjoy it first.
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ya at least i get my data, and not as angry as yesterday... been waiting for the whole week

as for the Monthly Pass thing... i think i rather go to KLCC this saturday to speed things up, relying on CS will take ages...
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hey guys, are there anywhere else where we can book the prepaid 3GS plan? it seems like maxis centers are not allowing it anymore.

how about Switch/Machines/Epicenter/Mac Studio or any other APR, do they allow prepaid 3GS bookings there? Looking for an outlet in klang valley.

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hey,

if i book a i3GS with ivalue plan now, i will get the phone by next month?

if i late to get the iphone by the collect phone date, i will not able to collect the phone anymore and the rm200 deposit will gone oso?(may be go for travel next month)
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did you check your eStatement see where the money went?
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@fangcheng
right now, its not confirmed when stock will arrive. as we've seen, some parties will take advantage and make promises. do try to get them to put the date in black and white, and try to get a refund clause.

For machines, we normally do not refund bookings for Mac or other accessories... so no changes there.

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My credit yesterday night was 260+, then today wake up see the SMS, check my credit become 160+

as for the eStatement, is a another issue at Maxis, apparently i cant login my account.. it keep saying that i did not enter the require field, which i did...

their systems has bug all over the place...
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QUOTE(Xonius @ Aug 11 2009, 03:37 PM)
hey guys, are there anywhere else where we can book the prepaid 3GS plan? it seems like maxis centers are not allowing it anymore.

how about Switch/Machines/Epicenter/Mac Studio or any other APR, do they allow prepaid 3GS bookings there? Looking for an outlet in klang valley.

thanks!
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Just give them a call bro ... I've call machines and they say they are not accepting any booking prepaid/postpaid currently ... Only for those who made reservations earlier
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No need stack up till RM200+ eh. Prepaid only wo. What you do? Everytime got promo if reload RM30 get RM10, u always reload?

Too bad DiGi will never get iPhone. Only Maxis has enough style and greed to get the iPhone for us. Now, everyone buy prepaid, they avoid pulak.

I think in Malaysia, you must offer a handphone in its unlocked form, right?
Sure they say no booking for prepaid but eventually, they will still offer prepaid, maybe months. Maxis cannot escape 1.
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nah... i dont do that... i only reload when it expires... now u know why it can reach that amount...

if they really use the "Monthly Pass" thing to activate the data, they did not do a decent job, leaving a lot of mess behind for the customer and other colleague...
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One thing we must warn ppl about their Maxis iPhones - check your data usage. It could be doing something on its own without you even noticing. RM98 can be gone in a couple hours of data usage.
It happened to me.

Make sure your iphone can turn off the data usage and turn off Push

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@idoblu i agree with you, and in fact some of the 3rd party application in Apps Store uses data without you knowing, so be sure that you using the app in the correct situation

well i have match my missing credit and my data usage, there is no increment of the data upload/download since last night till this morning, so i assume that the missing credit is not due to my phone fetches data.

if i really do use the data up to the value worth of Rm98, with the off-peak rate of 0.5sen per KB, it will be like 98/0.005 = 19600KB = 19MB of data... even with peak rate of 1sen per KB, it will also be 8MB+ of data... i would definitely know when there is such a huge jump in the usage
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QUOTE(Jye1986 @ Aug 11 2009, 01:43 PM)
last week i went to Switch(Gurney), they told me i can order i3Gs with using Hotlink plan, but just now i went to Maxis center they told me the offer is over, its only available for first batch online booking -.-
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this is wat they told me the 1st time i go at 3rd aug...then i went to gurney maxis center which is just beside the old switch and they allow me to book an iphone without taking the plan....
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hey,

if i wan to book the i3GS, maxis centre or machines is the right choice?

Thanks
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maxis gets stock, and then passes some to machines
so normally maxis get more, and they sometimes keep more for themselves and dont pass enough to machines
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guys, according to Maxis website (http://maxis.com.my/personal/iphone3gs/rateplan2.asp), if i am existing postpaid user
so i just need to add in iData plan to purchase Iphone rite?
they stated in Maxis website where:
"Choose a data plan for as low as RM30 with your existing postpaid plan* and you'll enjoy the Iphones at special price"
But when i go to ask them, they told me order is not available for RM30 iData plan, then what the hell is the purpose of Choose a data plan for as low as RM30?

am i misunderstood something? pls correct me if i do =)
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QUOTE(intothefantasy @ Aug 11 2009, 05:59 PM)
this is wat they told me the 1st time i go at 3rd aug...then i went to gurney maxis center which is just beside the old switch and they allow me to book an iphone without taking the plan....
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You mean the Maxis center at Northam? I went on the 6th Aug but they told me I can't book without contract..
why is there a difference?
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yes, they did mention bout getting the iphone 3gs with as low as RM30 which is the idata1 plan. Due to their insufficient stock supplies, they are trying to stop non-contract bookings. And so they did mention at the end of the plans:
"Orders are available only for purchases with i-Value and iData contracts."
Which means u can only order a.k.a book with ivalue and idata contracts for now. In the future when they have enough stocks for walk-in customers, idata1 and prepaid plans will be available.
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oh thanks , now only i saw that tiny line lol

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yea that is happen to me also, last tuesday 4 Aug, i went to New Wing Switch, they told me i can order with Hotlink and have to wait only for 1 week -.-

then just now i went to Queensbay Maxis Center to place order, but everything has changed lolz...they told me Hotlink plan only available for online booking


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QUOTE(intothefantasy @ Aug 11 2009, 05:59 PM)
this is wat they told me the 1st time i go at 3rd aug...then i went to gurney maxis center which is just beside the old switch and they allow me to book an iphone without taking the plan....
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So did u place your order for i3Gs without plan?
If they allow 2ml i will visit Gurney Maxis Center lolz

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@idoblu i agree with you, and in fact some of the 3rd party application in Apps Store uses data without you knowing, so be sure that you using the app in the correct situation

well i have match my missing credit and my data usage, there is no increment of the data upload/download since last night till this morning, so i assume that the missing credit is not due to my phone fetches data.

if i really do use the data up to the value worth of Rm98, with the off-peak rate of 0.5sen per KB, it will be like 98/0.005 = 19600KB = 19MB of data... even with peak rate of 1sen per KB, it will also be 8MB+ of data... i would definitely know when there is such a huge jump in the usage
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i got an sms from maxis around 6pm saying my case number xxxxxxxx has been solved. that was the case number they gave me at sunway. but no sms to say my 500MB data has been activated. i check my eStatement - nope, nothing. They are still charging me for data usage! tomorrow i will call and yell again.

In the same SMS they asked for me to rate them from 1 to 5, 1 been the lowest. I sms them a 1 rolleyes.gif

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QUOTE(elico @ Aug 11 2009, 10:15 AM)
Well done maxis.. you finally activate my free 500MB data for my Hotlink after a whole week of delay, and now you create another problem for me, charging me RM98 for a Monthly(3GB) Passes.... which I didnt subscribe to it at all

Anyone know what this Monthly 3GB Passes is??? No info could be found on Maxis website. I receive a SMS this morning saying i have successfully purchases the passes and it just deducted my account for RM98

and again i did the same by calling CS... all they can do is again make report...
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ya. common activation prob. same here. got 3GB pass sms. just ignore it.
at tat time i didnt know. called CS and they lodged a report for me. the next 2 days, a knowledgable technician called and informed me rest assured no $$ deducted. if not my credit would have been negative already. laugh.gif

anyone now facing prob activating their voicemail with hotlink? try call 121, u will know it's not activated when u dont get connected. CS tried to activate for me but fail also.... so they lodge another problem ticket for me. ai~~

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Same here, got the sms saying that I tried to apply for the 3GB data, but my account does not have sufficient credit, therefore failed to apply.
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well for u all dun have sufficient credit for them to deduct, but i have and my credit had been deducted...

always have to wait... wait iPhone to come to Malaysia, then wait for new revision of iPhone, and then wait for pre-booking, then wait for collection, then wait for them to solve the free data problem, now wait for them for explanation why my credit been "suck" away....

well... hope that those that have to get their hands on iPhone don't face similar problem like me...

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QUOTE(Jye1986 @ Aug 11 2009, 07:50 PM)
@Kyoshiro
oh thanks , now only i saw that tiny line lol

@Superman7

yea that is happen to me also, last tuesday 4 Aug, i went to New Wing Switch, they told me i can order with Hotlink and have to wait only for 1 week -.-

then just now i went to Queensbay  Maxis Center to place order, but everything has changed lolz...they told me Hotlink plan only available for online booking


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So did u place your order for i3Gs without plan?
If they allow 2ml i will visit Gurney Maxis Center lolz
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yes i did get a booking from them without any plan but by just using hotlink prepaid instead...but now i notice something that the fella which take my booking says that now i book only for the phone...went the phone arrive then we can have the option to choose either wanna go for plan or prepaid instead and yes i dint have any problem abt booking with prepaid from them...but only problem with switch....
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guys.. i'm going to buy iphone 3gs but something bothered me..
my dad is maxis postpaid subscriber , but I'm using prepaid , is there any "suggestion" for me to take a plan that offer great value & lower monthly fee? converting my prepaid to which plan? or anything else?

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QUOTE(xortz @ Aug 12 2009, 08:40 AM)
guys.. i'm going to buy iphone 3gs but something bothered me..
my dad is maxis postpaid subscriber , but I'm using prepaid , is there any "suggestion" for me to take a plan that offer great value & lower monthly fee? converting my prepaid to which plan? or anything else?
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CONVERT to ur dad's supp line RM 30 + idata 2 for 24 months = 500mb =iphone 3gs @ RM 1990
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@sammy iphone 3gs @ RM 1990 <= buy in cash ?
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@sammy iphone 3gs @ RM 1990 <= buy in cash ?
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yesterday go to maxis ask about iphone 3Gs
say dun hv stock one also dun hv now..need wait 18/8 restock

today call by maxis ask me 2moro go to take the phone

WTF!!

me from johor go to KL 1...yesterday b4 back i go ask.......
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CONVERT to ur dad's supp line RM 30 + idata 2 for 24 months = 500mb =iphone 3gs @ RM 1990
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can i do the conversion of the supp line without the owner?
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@vixxiee
Nope, u need to be accompanied with ur main line holder.

@Delacroix88
U booked at KLCC? Well u better double confirm with them.
Later they tell u no stock again.

@Delacroix88
Oh wow, which means they already got restocked?
But no1 called me yet. Arghhhh....
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just wanted to reconfirm is maxis allow customer to book for i3gs. last weekend they did close the book for the 1st batch season
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yea i think they allow 2nd batch booking since i booked mine last saturday at sunway pyramid maxis center.. pay 200 deposit and wait for 1 month according to them.
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QUOTE(FalleN @ Aug 12 2009, 05:06 PM)
yea i think they allow 2nd batch booking since i booked mine last saturday at sunway pyramid maxis center.. pay 200 deposit and wait for 1 month according to them.
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only for contract right? and not prepaid?
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QUOTE(FalleN @ Aug 12 2009, 05:06 PM)
yea i think they allow 2nd batch booking since i booked mine last saturday at sunway pyramid maxis center.. pay 200 deposit and wait for 1 month according to them.
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last Saturday? i've been there at 11am and they did not permit me to book for i3gs. same goes to sunway machine and mc at shah alam.
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only for contract right? and not prepaid?
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yeap for my case.. i ask them kao kao also they dun allow prepaid and idata1 already.. can oni choose with ivalue plan or idata2/3 ..


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last Saturday? i've been there at 11am and they did not permit me to book for i3gs. same goes to sunway machine and mc at shah alam.
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hmm.. then its weird.. i registered my line and do the booking at around 3-5. but i do overheard that the staff there mentioning about the booking system went down during that day.. don know is it related to ur case there or not.

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QUOTE(FalleN @ Aug 12 2009, 05:28 PM)
hmm.. then its weird.. i registered my line and do the booking at around 3-5. but i do overheard that the staff there mentioning about the booking system went down during that day.. don know is it related to ur case there or not.
i went there and ask is it available for me to book for the i3gs on a ivalue plan 1 and they just simply said the book season is off and not going to place any book. the one who serve me also ask other employee and told the same thing.

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i think they will only allow for more bookings if they can clear off all previous ones, 18th is the date and we shall see, maybe if got extra stocks then can just get one on the spot, but i highly doubt it.
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I just received sms from maxis KLCC that my iphone 3gs is ready for collection and advised to collect anytime before 17th august... looks like stocks arriving now..

I booked on the 18th July and paid on 20th July, 1st batch booking..

anyone else received similar sms ?
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Yup. Just got it. Going down to Gardens to collect mine.
1st batch too.
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@blacktrix yours is which model? 32Gig Black?
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QUOTE(blacktrix @ Aug 12 2009, 06:21 PM)
Yup. Just got it. Going down to Gardens to collect mine.
1st batch too.
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An SMS, not a phone call? It is either the new stock has arrived or earlier booked people has not claimed their's after 14days, anyway ill call Machines MV to request for an update.

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Just spoke to Chia from Machines MV, he said 12 32GB Black are scheduled to be sent to his shop. I am 1 of the 12. Crossing fingers will get it earliest next week. I hope this is a good news for wayne78. rclxms.gif rclxms.gif rclxms.gif

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Yes. 32GB Black.
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wow seems like they do have new stock arrive for the 1st batch smile.gif.. congrats.. praying hard that they will hav extra stock to cater for some 2nd batch ppl like me smile.gif hoho
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QUOTE(avars @ Aug 12 2009, 06:31 PM)
An SMS, not a phone call? It is either the new stock has arrived or earlier booked people has not claimed their's after 14days, anyway ill call Machines MV to request for an update.

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Just spoke to Chia from Machines MV, he said 12 32GB Black are scheduled to be sent to his shop. I am 1 of the 12. Crossing fingers will get it earliest next week. I hope this is a good news for wayne78.  rclxms.gif  rclxms.gif  rclxms.gif
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avars.... thanks for the news....i am 5th on the list, seem good but do they say when will it come? this week or next week? maxis say only 18/8 stock will arrive..... hope can get it this few days...

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if so, i will try again to book for my 16gb i3gs tomorrow then. will inform here for any of their updates on stock
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oh wow, new stocks arrived or old uncollected ones?

if its new stocks, thats great news, maybe i can try to book it this week as well smile.gif
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if so, i will try again to book for my 16gb i3gs tomorrow then. will inform here for any of their updates on stock
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you are booking the prepaid one ?
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you are booking the prepaid one ?
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Anyone in Kuching will be received iphone 32g black by 21/8? Why not 18/8? No sms received, no call and i just check with cs.
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QUOTE(wayne78 @ Aug 12 2009, 07:00 PM)
avars.... thanks for the news....i am 5th on the list, seem good but do they say when will it come? this week or next week? maxis say only 18/8 stock will arrive..... hope can get it this few days...
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he said earliest next week, maybe he's playing safe, avoiding false hope, but im keeping my heads down, be prepared to get frustrated again, so when the stock has arrived i will be a very happy man icon_rolleyes.gif

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cant stand the broken english sad.gif

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QUOTE(selinix @ Aug 12 2009, 07:04 PM)
you are booking the prepaid one ?
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I believe the stock has arrived. Just tat they need time to allocate to all the shops and more importantly give priority to first batch customers. It is true some or most maxis shops hve stopped taking orders simply bcoz there is no point taking more stocks if no one can know when third batch will arrive. For those who want to order now my advice
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yes, actually the stock arrived on monday night. they spent the whole of yesterday allocating. today should have been sent out to the stores.
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if thats so, how come nobody called me to inform me bout collecting the phone?
Still waiting...
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QUOTE(shermeister @ Aug 12 2009, 06:11 PM)
I just received sms from maxis KLCC that my iphone 3gs is ready for collection and advised to collect anytime before 17th august... looks like stocks arriving now..

I booked on the 18th July and paid on 20th July, 1st batch booking..

anyone else received similar sms ?
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The sms is 1st sms from maxis? 2nd or 3rd?

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not sure what you mean by 1st, 2nd or 3rd, but it says just like what i mentioned earlier, to collect before the 17th august.
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Just received a call from maxis TTDI. They had arranged the collection time for me. Will getting the phone tomorrow.

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Just back from KLCC...I just book my i3GS with iValue 1 and get a free maxis t-shirt (same with the promoter, zzz)...That promoter say i can collect the phone end of august at the Maxis building beside KLCC....And this is in 2nd batch....

So weird got 2 counter there....One is maxis and another is machines.....After make the booking only know that...

Anyone book from machines?Got any free gifts?
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Just wait patiently and the phone will come. No point speculating/rumour-mongering.
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yea just wait patiently for those who have pre-booked. I got mine today from sunway pyramid maxis. This afternoon they call me to collect it.
Process is about 20-25 minutes.

happy with 3gs.... smile.gif
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Sob I pre-ordered and paid on the 25th from TTDI, so far no calls yet.

When you did your booking?

Hrmm I guess I'll call them up tomorrow.
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did my booking and deposit on 18july, collection on 5 aug. then delay until today!! just wait guys. the CS say they have stocks all for those that pre-booked online....
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sad.gif i am a maxis dealer, my boss already order
1 demo set 8g iphone 3G,
1 demo set 16gb iphone 3GS
2 set for Staff 16gb iphone3GS
maxis reply me no stock by now, need wait....

see.... dealer also need wait, same with u guy here sweat.gif

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Like I mentioned first batch ppl will hopefully get by end of this week. they r starting to call the customers now which is a good thing to hear. Next week would b for second batch. There is no point calling everyday and ask (poor maxis/machine guy who has to listen to the same call everyday) I think they know wat they r doing so just give them some time. For those who already got the phone, welcome to the family!! biggrin.gif
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@igis..
u r 1 of the lucky 1..
get so fast..
btw guys maxis told me machines may delay their stock(i dont know reason)
i called them and they said i am sorry i cannot confirm any date with u
just updating u guys
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I got my phone from Gardens already. 32GB Black model.
No freebies unfortunately sad.gif
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Did ya call em, or did they call you instead?

I hope TTDI is sorting out their priority list.
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I heard tat promoter at KLCC roadshow said who book from maxis will get the iphone faster than book from machines...Because maxis give the iphone stock to machines...
Lucky i book from maxis...haha...
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QUOTE(fangcheng @ Aug 12 2009, 11:42 PM)
I heard tat promoter at KLCC roadshow said who book from maxis will get the iphone faster than book from machines...Because maxis give the iphone stock to machines...
Lucky i book from maxis...haha...
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bro, can i noe the road show is until when?
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KLCC iPhone 3GS Roadshow - August 11 to 17, 2009

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yes, actually the stock arrived on monday night. they spent the whole of yesterday allocating. today should have been sent out to the stores.
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how confirm u r with the stock arrive????? Rumor or what?
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how confirm u r with the stock arrive????? Rumor or what?
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Well u dun need an insider/word from maxis CEO to know that the stock has arrived. The last 20 posts have been about maxis calling their remainder customers to collect the iphone. Wat other proof u need? You are not telling me that they have been hiding the stock and only release it now? hmm.gif
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Well u dun need an insider/word from maxis CEO to know that the stock has arrived. The last 20 posts have been about maxis calling their remainder customers to collect the iphone. Wat other proof u need? You are not telling me that they have been hiding the stock and only release it now?    hmm.gif
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if that was the proof then y we prebook from MV midvalley still waiting for the phone.... From maxis/machines also inform us the phone only available on 18/8.....
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QUOTE(Mr Kong @ Aug 12 2009, 11:06 PM)
@igis..
u r 1 of the lucky 1..
get so fast..
btw guys maxis told me machines may delay their stock(i dont know reason)
i called them and they said i am sorry i cannot confirm any date with u
just updating u guys
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Thanks! when did you make ur booking? dun worry, u'll be getting it soon!! just be patient. thumbup.gif

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my wife is very patient... she didnt prebook.. she only want to buy the phone without the ivalue plan..

maybe next month she go and buy, once maxis got enough stock..


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QUOTE(humaizyharmy @ Aug 13 2009, 11:55 AM)
my wife is very patient... she didnt prebook.. she only want to buy the phone without the ivalue plan..

maybe next month she go and buy, once maxis got enough stock..
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FYI... Even those the 2nd batch was here also reserved for prebook customer.... If order now also need to wait atleast a month, This is what maxis told me... But u may try on MEP store cause they might order more for non-booking customer....


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@igis..
I regret booking at machines..
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me too.... But what to do.... We already pay deposit.... All we can do is WAIT..... Damn frustrated

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my wife 's target, by year end she will get the phone.. hehehe..
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Guys, I found this at Maxis website

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Details here

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QUOTE(shermeister @ Aug 13 2009, 12:44 PM)
I just collected my 16GB 3Gs at maxis KLCC, there was no queue. Reach there at 9am n got my phone by 10am ready n activated.

No charging the phone... Finally a 3Gs user after loong wait....
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Is MAXIS called for collection? when you booked?

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Is MAXIS called for collection? when you booked?
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Yeah i want to know also. I havent receive any sms and call from them. I book at Maxis KLCC too...
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I made my Iphone 3Gs 32GB booking at Plaza Wawasan, Kota Kinabalu, on the 2nd Aug. I went there earlier before and the guy over there told me that if I come after the day of the launching (31st Jul), I can get the Iphone straight away. But to my disapointment, the stock not arrived yet.

So I just book the phone and I was given sim card for iValue1 plan and the guy told me that I will get my Iphone on the 7th Aug, not a confirmed date. If the phone haven't arrive yet, they will call me. So I waited till the 7th and no one called. So went to the maxis center straight away on the 7th.

I was looking for the guy but he's not there. So I met with another guy there and I told him I want to pick up my iphone. He told me that no 3GS Iphone arrive yet because of the problem with the KASTAM. So I asked him when can I get it, he told me that they will call me if it already arrive.

It sounds fishy, so I send a complaint via maxis website. Two days later, a guy from the Plaza Wawasan Maxis center called me. He told me that actually the whole of Malaysia who booked for the phone haven't got their Iphone 3Gs yet because of the problem with the KASTAM. This was on Monday, 10August. But get a load of this. He told me that 14 new units will be available on the 18th Aug. If my name is on the first 14 people who register, I will get mine on the 18th. Hmmm, sounds fishy. How they know the KASTAM will release the iphone on exactly 18th of August.

So he checks my name and sadly, my name was not on the first 14 people who booked. He told me his name and ask me to go to the MAXIS center in Plaza Wawasan and look for him because he says he can adjust the bill (I haven't started using the sim card and I definitely not gonna pay for something I don't use yet) . So today 13Aug I went there again looking for the guy. He's on leave. I talked to the girl there and she called the guy. Then the guy like forgot what he told me.

He tried to explain to me that they will call me once the Iphones arrive. I told him that he asked me to come in to adjust the bill. He said it could be adjusted once the Iphone arrive. Then he talked to the girl and the girl said she'd change my iValue1 to ValuePlus30, so that I wont have to pay much while I'm not using the simcard. Only have to pay RM30 a month for something I dont use while waiting for my Iphone.

Anybody got a link with the KASTAM to confirm these guy's story?
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FYI... Nowdays KASTAM r really hold back those importer stuff, for those who import steel and metal, KASTAM wan to test and importer need to pay for the testing, if not mistaken phone r under the catagories.... Who even pay earlier then will test early and will get their stuff faster
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@wa11er

FYI... Nowdays KASTAM r really hold back those importer stuff, for those who import  steel and metal, KASTAM wan to test and importer need to pay for the testing, if not mistaken phone r under the catagories.... Who even pay earlier then will test early and will get their stuff faster
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Then why Maxis claim delay was due to world wide shortage rather than KASTAM.


Anyway I got my iPhone from Maxis KLCC just now, The asked me to find my name in the list. I guess those are the ones who didn't get, there were about 100 people in the list.


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Got a phone call today from Maxis Gurney in Penang saying that I might get my 16GB black by this week. She actually asked if I wanted black or white, the ones who wanted black can collect their phones by this week, but the ones who wanted white must wait for next month. According to the person.

May I know if these are NEW stock that has just arrived in Malaysia?
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@ashin & @weelong,

I was among the unlucky 1st batch that didnt get the phones on the selected dates.

I booked on the 18th July and paid deposit on 20th July. My original pickup date was supposed to be on the 7th August since I was outstation.

But I received sms from maxis klcc yesterday to collect my unit anytime before the 17th Aug.

I also overheard them say that they had 114 units in stock for the pre-booked customers, but when i collected my unit, the label was already no 72,

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Then why Maxis claim delay was due to world wide shortage rather than KASTAM.
Anyway I got my iPhone from Maxis KLCC just now, The asked me to find my name in the list. I guess those are the ones who didn't get, there were about 100 people in the list.
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the kastam issue is not officially announce and not going to let public knows, only importer will know about this....
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QUOTE(shermeister @ Aug 13 2009, 04:04 PM)
@ashin & @weelong,

I was among the unlucky 1st batch that didnt get the phones on the selected dates.

I booked on the 18th July and paid deposit on 20th July. My original pickup date was supposed to be on the 7th August since I was outstation.

But I received sms from maxis klcc yesterday to collect my unit anytime before the 17th Aug.

I also overheard them say that they had 114 units in stock for the pre-booked customers, but when i collected my unit, the label was already no 72,

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so basically they only have 114 units in stock? or there are only 114 pre-book customers and that they might have extra stocks?
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damn... i made my walk-in booking(prepaid) at a MEP here in kl around the 28/8.. looks like i wont be getting it at all..
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Did any1 collected from any MEPs? Do update us...
Still havent got any calls yet.
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just got a phone call from TTDI around noon...saying I'll be able to pick up my 16gb White Iphone 3Gs tomorrow!!! Woot..

can't wait
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good news.... I just received call from machines MV saying that 3gs 32gb black is arrived and can be collect, only for those received call can go to MV to collect it....

I'm going tomolo morning..... At last it came.....
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QUOTE(Iroci @ Aug 13 2009, 04:56 PM)
Today in news said iphone was explode..!!KeBaBoOmM!!

so be careful with ur new toys... sweat.gif

n please ask maxis if this case occur...what they will do...? hahaha
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these are isolated cases, same like dell and sony recalling their laptop batteries. not every electric product is perfect. one or two incidents are bound to happen. probability is 0.00001% perhaps?

see guys, y did u complain the whole week about not getting calls/sms, this and that?!
now i'm hearing ppl getting calls to collect their iphones, so for those 2nd batch, pls save ur breath, u'll get yours too soon! biggrin.gif


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ah, i envy those who has gotten or going to get their iphones, if its not too much, can someone who's going to pick up their phone to ask if they have extra stock available or all stocks are only for those who pre-book.

thanks a bunch!

EDIT: if i call, they always give me the same answer, maybe if face to face they would be more willing in giving a better response.

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No extra stock at maxis KLCC, I've asked during my collection this morning. Sorry Guys, they did mention that there are some stocks awaiting customs release though, but you know CS la, they tell you anything just to satisfy you.. sometimes
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QUOTE(shermeister @ Aug 13 2009, 05:20 PM)
No extra stock at maxis KLCC, I've asked during my collection this morning. Sorry Guys, they did mention that there are some stocks awaiting customs release though, but you know CS la, they tell you anything just to satisfy you.. sometimes
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oh wow, thanks!

hope next batch got extra stock, cant wait to get my hands on one. I'm assuming 18/08?
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suppose to get tonight but tomolo i'm going to MV so decided to collect it tomolo..... such a long wait.......

@Xonius

better book early or not u have to wait longer time..... 2nd batch might not have extra cause for those book after 24 july r still waiting for it.... 1st priority r giving to those book earlier

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QUOTE(wayne78 @ Aug 13 2009, 05:34 PM)
@ avars

suppose to get tonight but tomolo i'm going to MV so decided to collect it tomolo..... such a long wait.......

@Xonius

better book early or not u have to wait longer time..... 2nd batch might not have extra cause for those book after 24 july r still waiting for it.... 1st priority r giving to those book earlier
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i wanted to book, but was not allowed to because its only for contract, i hate maxis, their coverage suck, so wat to do.

i can only hope to walk in and just get one on the spot.
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my question is ... is the prepaid booking available?

I just ask someone working in maxis they said that they prepaid booking is freeze temporary due to shortage of stocks.
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the current stock is for remainder of 1st batch prebookers (those who booked b4 24th). 2nd batch prebookers (those who booked after 24th) are more likely to collect after 18/8.

@mandyxt

currently no.
some maxis centres even stop taking orders completely, including for contract.

for those who want pay-as-you-go basis, i suggest u try after 18th, coz maxis focus now is to distribute to ALL prebookers. walk-in customers are not encouraged at all.

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QUOTE(selinix @ Aug 13 2009, 05:42 PM)
my question is ... is the prepaid booking available?

I just ask someone working in maxis they said that they prepaid booking is freeze temporary due to shortage of stocks.
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prepaid booking or any other non-contract basis plan is halted until they have more stocks in hand. It's kinda sad... =(
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How about those who booked for iValue, but decided to change to prepaid during collection, is that ok?
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QUOTE(madcatz @ Aug 13 2009, 05:47 PM)
How about those who booked for iValue, but decided to change to prepaid during collection, is that ok?
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QUOTE(janson_kaniaz @ Aug 13 2009, 05:43 PM)
the current stock is for remainder of 1st batch prebookers (those who booked b4 24th). 2nd batch prebookers (those who booked after 24th) are more likely to collect after 18/8.

@mandyxt

currently no.
some maxis centres even stop taking orders completely, including for contract.

for those who want pay-as-you-go basis, i suggest u try after 18th, coz maxis focus now is to distribute to ALL prebookers. walk-in customers are not encouraged at all.
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janson... sure poh? my friend get a unit today. 16GB in Mid Valley... He have no any prebook...
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QUOTE(mandyxt @ Aug 13 2009, 05:43 PM)
prepaid booking or any other non-contract basis plan is halted until they have more stocks in hand. It's kinda sad... =(
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Nope I doubt its quite impossible as I initially bought my iphone outright from MAXIS too and when I asked if I could take up the prepaid plan to enjoy free data usage, they say can no longer change.

And if they really allow you to do so, then I guess everyone would be doing that as well to get to purchase it without takin a plan. Maxis isnt dupe in all these calculations.. They want to bond you.. that's the point.. You want it take it.. or not.. byebye.. =) That kinda thing...

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janson... sure poh? my friend get a unit today. 16GB in Mid Valley... He have no any prebook...
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Is this for real ??

Just go, pay and get the phone??
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QUOTE(janson_kaniaz @ Aug 13 2009, 05:43 PM)
the current stock is for remainder of 1st batch prebookers (those who booked b4 24th). 2nd batch prebookers (those who booked after 24th) are more likely to collect after 18/8.

@mandyxt

currently no.
some maxis centres even stop taking orders completely, including for contract.

for those who want pay-as-you-go basis, i suggest u try after 18th, coz maxis focus now is to distribute to ALL prebookers. walk-in customers are not encouraged at all.
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yea some Maxis centres even stopped taking in orders cause they cant promise when will the next batch of phones will arrive.. I guess they would clear this batch off first before they order another new batch... well best of luck guys... =) try hooping into a smaller Maxis centre... perhaps they might have more stocks since most ppl flock to bigger Maxis Centres.. Haha
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i wanted to book, but was not allowed to because its only for contract, i hate maxis, their coverage suck, so wat to do.

i can only hope to walk in and just get one on the spot.
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better check with those MEP store rather go for maxis or machines...... they might allow prepaid booking....
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QUOTE(mandyxt @ Aug 13 2009, 06:02 PM)
I guess these might be one of their marketing strategies to get more ppl to sign in their plans since they're so despo for the iphone....
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even if there's extra stocks, people still have to buy their prepaid sim packs, and the 500mb free data per month is truly a good offer, heck, i might even top up just to use it, so they still gain, maybe not as much as a contract user but its still a win-win situation.

what they're doing now is to maximize profit, lets hope we get more stocks by the end of this month. sweat.gif
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i have make the booking on 06/08/2009 for my hotlink prepaid. And the staff telling me, i will get my phone on 18/08/2009.
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Just an update from what i get from Maxis Centre Yesterday

As for the 0% installment plan only applied for Maybank(up to 24 mths), Public Bank(up to 12 mths) & HSBC(up to 12 mths) Credit Card Holder only.


Anyone notice this?
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QUOTE(jianwei87 @ Aug 13 2009, 06:38 PM)
i have make the booking on 06/08/2009 for my hotlink prepaid. And the staff telling me, i will get my phone on 18/08/2009.
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wow.. so fast? where did u do ur booking? i went to check mine up and was told off.. say have to wait for 1 month. blardy rude..
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QUOTE(jianwei87 @ Aug 13 2009, 06:38 PM)
i have make the booking on 06/08/2009 for my hotlink prepaid. And the staff telling me, i will get my phone on 18/08/2009.
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i went to Maxis/Machines at Pyramid and both say cant book for prepaid, machines refused to accept any booking altogether. Maxis was even worse, they say "no such thing" and that the prepaid booking has been canceled. I think she just wants me to sign contract in order for her to get a comission what a *****.
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Just wondering, anyone here booked and paid deposit in August and have already been contacted by maxis to collect their phone? Anyone that book from Sunway Pyramid maxis? Customer Service is useless.... they say they know nothing and only maxis centers have information. I booked mine and paid on 1st August =S now still waiting for call.... they didnt even tell me it was delayed...
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QUOTE(eaglex @ Aug 13 2009, 09:45 PM)
Just wondering, anyone here booked and paid deposit in August and have already been contacted by maxis to collect their phone? Anyone that book from Sunway Pyramid maxis? Customer Service is useless.... they say they know nothing and only maxis centers have information. I booked mine and paid on 1st August =S now still waiting for call.... they didnt even tell me it was delayed...
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I booked on the 2nd Aug, made payment on the spot and got it on the 7th August. I booked it at a rather small MEP store tho =)..customer service just wanna sweep your calls away thats why they arent serious is communicatin with customers.... blush.gif
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QUOTE(mandyxt @ Aug 13 2009, 09:47 PM)
I booked on the 2nd Aug, made payment on the spot and got it on the 7th August. I booked it at a rather small MEP store tho =)..customer service just wanna sweep your calls away thats why they arent serious is communicatin with customers.... blush.gif
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Which MEP store you booked at? i didnt know MEPs can deliver faster than Maxis center =S i should have book at a smaller MEP store......
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QUOTE(eaglex @ Aug 13 2009, 09:59 PM)
Which MEP store you booked at? i didnt know MEPs can deliver faster than Maxis center =S i should have book at a smaller MEP store......
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But I guess i was lucky as another fellow LYN - Kyoshiro??? Yea he booked earlier than I did at the same MEP store in OUG.. But I got it earlier than him and he's still waiting.. poooor him.. but yea I guess I was lucky that they called me up.. I personally think maybe smaller MEP outlets might have more stocks cos ppl tend to flock at the main Maxis Centres...
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yea... but i paid my deposit later. Coz they din mention bout the deposit while i booked earlier. When i call them up only they ask me to pay my deposit as i'm the next to recieve the iphone.
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anyone able to contact someone of higher authority at Maxis or able to contact direct to the Sunway Pyramid Maxis Center person incharge for collection? if so, can PM me the contact? Maxis Customer Service is terrible man... they say they have no information... only with maxis center... when i ask them to connect me to maxis center they say cannot zzz....

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i called to maxis yesterday and they tell me i will get my i3gs on end of this month, i was like wtf? firstly said 18th and now delay til end of this month?
But i create a lie to them, which is I told them i going for vecation during holiday. And they called back to my mom but i din get any details from my mom. sad.
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QUOTE(jssl @ Aug 13 2009, 07:17 PM)
Just an update from what i get from Maxis Centre Yesterday

As for the 0% installment plan only applied for Maybank(up to 24 mths), Public Bank(up to 12 mths) & HSBC(up to 12 mths) Credit Card Holder only.
Anyone notice this?
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Just now I went over to Gardens Maxis Centre I heard that only Maybank Credit Card can apply for installment other banks not accepted. I ask bout other banks that person keep insisting don't have.
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Ok just to share with you guys.

I for one of the few people from 1st batch pre-ordered on the 25th and was postponed to 18th august.

Yesterday they call me to go collect the phone in TTDI, great.

So while I was there I ask a few questions, here are some things you guys may want to know:

1) About 100+ units stocked for the 1st batch.

2) They will divide and prioritize on those people who have booked earlier, so like 1 day they distribute 20 units.

3) Once the 1st batch finish distribute already, then they only open for 2nd batch. As far as I know 1st batch would be July - 4th August. Anybody booking after that is conisdered second batch.

4) Lastly, those 2nd batch will have to get it by end of this month.
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Got my 16Gb white 3Gs yesterday evening @ TTDI, was scheduled to pick up today. But I told the rep that I can't make it for today's pick up, so....they let me in......smile.gif

I was the last one in the line to pick up my 3Gs. There were 2 person infront of me, I waited for almost 15 mins till my turn...the registration and activation was rather fast, it only took less than 20 mins to get everything done!

Happy with my 3Gs, it's smoking fast compared to my 2G...there's no lag at all while browsing my pictures and songs (I've got tons in my gallery), loading time for games and browsing the net was significantly faster than 2G.

and oh...something that's really worth mentioning is that the new coating on the screen does help to reduce the finger prints and dirts but it also attract lotsa dust...:S

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@lesliechan19

I suppose you are 2nd batch (you booked after 24th July)?

@Kerry1136

I think 2nd batch is 24th July until early of Aug. Correct me if I'm wrong. tongue.gif

@Vjianz

Congrats! biggrin.gif

Something that is worth mentioning here. If you booked b4 24th July, you have every right to collect it b4 or by 18th Aug. Those who booked after that, do not rant here saying u deserve to collect b4 or by 18th especially those who booked in Aug (Give them a break).
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I got the 16GB white edition.

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Nope I did the booking on the 25th july and I'm under the 1st batch priority list.
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Finally after 14 days I got the SMS telling me my 500MB free data is now active. rclxms.gif
But does my "month" starts today or Aug 1st (the day I bought it) and how to confirm?
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@idoblu,
It's best if U checked with Maxis for that information.
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14 Days? Wow that's long.
Unfortunately, I require data on the go because I'm in Putrajaya and have to do work on the move as well.

I'm glad I could collect my iPhone without much hassle, but the registration and activation was pretty long. I notice alot more people ordering the iPhones when I was at the maxis center in Gardens too.


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The 500mb delay issues I've been hearing is only applicable for iData subscribers right?

For ivalue subscribers should have their data plan automatically activated am I right?

Cause I just got mine yesterday and I've clocked at 100mb already.
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if i want to get only the phone, do i still need to book? i supposed i need to right?
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^ if u wan the phone only without signing the contract.. i don think its possible to book now.. try to read up few pages b4 this and u might figure out something

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QUOTE(FalleN @ Aug 14 2009, 11:43 AM)
^ if u wan the phone only without signing the contract.. i don think its possible to book now.. try to read up few pages b4 this and u might figure out something

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thanks mate..i think i'll wait a lil while before getting this phone..let those 1st and 2nd batch ppl get their phones first..i'm not in a rush to get it anyways..smile.gif

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QUOTE(Kerry1136 @ Aug 14 2009, 08:54 AM)

3) Once the 1st batch finish distribute already, then they only open for 2nd batch. As far as I know 1st batch would be July - 4th August. Anybody booking after that is conisdered second batch.

4) Lastly, those 2nd batch will have to get it by end of this month.
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Are u sure that the definition for 1st batch is July till 4th August?

I booked on 30th July and my name is still not on the 18th August list.
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Finally after 14 days I got the SMS telling me my 500MB free data is now active.  rclxms.gif
But does my "month" starts today or Aug 1st (the day I bought it) and how to confirm?
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glad to hear that... did u get any SMS regarding the RM98 monthly pass?

i still haven't get my RM98 back...
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@elico

pls call maxis CS. there is nothing anyone can do for u here.

@scofield

how nice if everyone can b as patient as u r biggrin.gif
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QUOTE(CityLife @ Aug 14 2009, 12:01 PM)
Are u sure that the definition for 1st batch is July till 4th August?

I booked on 30th July and my name is still not on the 18th August list.
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Seems like here in Kota Kinabalu, the first batch will get theirs after 18th August (not a confirmed date as mentioned by the Maxis staff). Only 14 ppl will get their Iphone on the first batch. I booked on the 31st Jul and my name was not even on the list. Hmmm, looks like I'm gonna have to wait a lil bit longer (like there's anything else I can do tongue.gif )
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booked mine on 1st august...till now no news yet

paid deposit
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QUOTE(Kerry1136 @ Aug 14 2009, 10:17 AM)
I got the 16GB white edition.

@ Janson_kaniaz

Nope I did the booking on the 25th july and I'm under the 1st batch priority list.
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darn it...I booked my 18 july and no call from them yet. Also TTDI.

I just called maxis and they said limited stock already arrived. Ask me to wait while the branches sort out their customer list. Wait until end of this week if no news from them yet, call maxis center again. They don't want to give contact info to TTDI for me to call them.

So, just have to wait....and wait....and wait....
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Actually how many of 3GS sold by Maxis as of now? Seems the Q is growing and growing! Iphone really making a hype here, no wonder nowadays more frequent i see ppl using Iphone...
Pity other phone maker which carry so many models but couldn't beat iphone with single model ... smile.gif
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wow just get a call from maxis gurney center....they call me tomolo to collect my iphone 3gs...which i book from 3th aug...2nd batch consider as..
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@abubin

This is another case whereby ppl call the wrong place to ask about the stock availability. You should have called the TTDI maxis centre to ask about your stock!! Not the CS, how on earth should a part time call receiver in customer service know about stock availability in all maxis centres in Malaysia, the obvious answer from them would be either dunno or no stock or limited stock.

BTW, my booking receipt clearly shows the contact no. of my maxis centre. you should check yours too. if you really booked on 18th july, you should b on their priority list, no doubt. pls call and check with them.
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If i subscribe to ivalue plan for the iphone 3g.. (not 3Gs)

will i able to get the iphone 3G on the spot??

Or i have to make booking like the 3Gs?
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QUOTE(jssl @ Aug 14 2009, 12:39 PM)
@Darkmage12
Hmm... the customer service from Sunway Maxis keep telling me only this 3 bank are accepted, how come different centre different story? ~_~
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I just received a call from maxis cs n telling me that they are rebating me RM500 to maxis iPhone 3G user that buy iPhone 3GS.
He told me that the amount will be credited directly to the bill 2 month after u purchased the iPhone 3GS.

the best part of the rebate is the amount can be carry forward

my phone usage is around 90 ++ thats mean i got around 5 months dont have to pay bill ? laugh.gif

any1 else receive the same call?
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If i subscribe to ivalue plan for the iphone 3g.. (not 3Gs)

will i able to get the iphone 3G on the spot??

Or i have to make booking like the 3Gs?
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Should be only 3Gs require booking
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QUOTE(thaisxs @ Aug 14 2009, 06:14 PM)
I just received a call from maxis  cs n telling me that they are rebating me RM500 to maxis iPhone 3G user that buy iPhone 3GS.
He told me that the amount will be credited directly to the bill 2 month after u purchased the iPhone 3GS.

the best part of the rebate is the amount can be carry forward

my phone usage is around 90 ++ thats mean i got around 5 months dont have to pay bill ?  laugh.gif

any1 else receive the same call?
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rebate??? for what uh?
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rebate??? for what uh?
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to celebrate that they con me 2 times

iphone 3G n 3GS laugh.gif
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QUOTE(thaisxs @ Aug 14 2009, 06:35 PM)
to celebrate that they con me 2 times

iphone 3G n 3GS  laugh.gif
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I'm sorry but I dont pretty understand your term "con" you 2 times?? The rebate is only for those who havent got their iphones or for all the new iphone 3GS buyer from Maxis????
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hey if we don't book right we can't buy iphone on the spot?
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@mandyxt,
The rebate is for those who purchased BOTH the i3G and i3GS from Maxis.
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QUOTE(tinkerbel @ Aug 14 2009, 06:38 PM)
@mandyxt,
The rebate is for those who purchased BOTH the i3G and i3GS from Maxis.
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So I can get the iPhone 3G on the spot??
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QUOTE(Ayaka @ Aug 14 2009, 06:45 PM)
So I can get the iPhone 3G on the spot??
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QUOTE(thaisxs @ Aug 14 2009, 06:14 PM)
I just received a call from maxis  cs n telling me that they are rebating me RM500 to maxis iPhone 3G user that buy iPhone 3GS.
He told me that the amount will be credited directly to the bill 2 month after u purchased the iPhone 3GS.

the best part of the rebate is the amount can be carry forward

my phone usage is around 90 ++ thats mean i got around 5 months dont have to pay bill ?  laugh.gif

any1 else receive the same call?
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as long as it is bought from maxis (IPhone 3G) regardless of when is entitled to get the RM500 rebate when getting the Ipone 3GS?


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Wow it seems that my theory is correct! Initially I was shocked bcoz maxis came out with such affordable plan for everyone for the new iPhone. Tat really got me thinking. There was no explanation as other countries seemed to increase their i3gs price as compared to 3g. But maxis i3gs price is identical to i3g price. I was thinking no way since even in the US ppl r complaining about the price hike. But they forgot tat apple gave them rebate when they upgraded from 2g to i3g. So since maxis din bring in i2g, apple has to give rebate for customers who wish to upgrade from i3g to i3gs! Tats the reason y the prepaid price is pretty affordable too. I won't b surprised if the next version of iPhone is more exp than i3gs as experienced by US customers now for i3gs.

@thaisxs

while u might sound tat u r benefiting from this, u r actually losing money if previously u bought your i3g from maxis. Assuming u bought it during the launch which is end of march your i3g would b priced around rm1-1.5k depending on it's condition since it's only less than 5 months old. And you r happy maxis paid u only rm500?
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Why is Maxis handling this iPhone 3GS so damn slow. From the post here, I see people who booked from July still haven't received theirs. I am planning to get one soon for someone, but I don't want to book and I hate the concept of putting money before we see the product. I prefer cash and carry with the hotlink option.
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@janson_kaniaz,
The RM500 rebate is a bonus no one expected so of course people are happy. Besides, the i3G can be sold for a better price. Taking that into account and the RM500 rebate from Maxis, the i3G would have been cheaper biggrin.gif

@gyver,
Ur just going to haf to wait till those who's pre booked their phones get theirs before Maxis starts opening up sales for those who wish to purchase the i3GS via the prepaid option. I for one, am still waiting patiently and I did my booking and payment in Jul!
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QUOTE(janson_kaniaz @ Aug 14 2009, 06:51 PM)
Wow it seems that my theory is correct! Initially I was shocked bcoz maxis came out with such affordable plan for everyone for the new iPhone. Tat really got me thinking. There was no explanation as other countries seemed to increase their i3gs price as compared to 3g. But maxis i3gs price is identical to i3g price. I was thinking no way since even in the US ppl r complaining about the price hike. But they forgot tat apple gave them rebate when they upgraded from 2g to i3g. So since maxis din bring in i2g, apple has to give rebate for customers who wish to upgrade from i3g to i3gs! Tats the reason y the prepaid price is pretty affordable too. I won't b surprised if the next version of iPhone is more exp than i3gs as experienced by US customers now for i3gs.

@thaisxs

while u might sound tat u r benefiting from this, u r actually losing money if previously u bought your i3g from maxis. Assuming u bought it during the launch which is end of march your i3g would b priced around rm1-1.5k depending on it's condition since it's only less than 5 months old. And you r happy maxis paid u only rm500?
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i'm happy when i got my iPhone 3GS the rebate is juz add on
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QUOTE(thaisxs @ Aug 14 2009, 07:05 PM)
surprise surprise i sold my iPhone 3G at consider a good price . 2k
i'm happy when i got my iPhone 3GS the rebate is juz add on
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hahaha gratz.. so you practically turn ur i3G into i3GS without adding any extra cash loo..
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QUOTE(gyver @ Aug 14 2009, 06:53 PM)
Why is Maxis handling this iPhone 3GS so damn slow. From the post here, I see people who booked from July still haven't received theirs. I am planning to get one soon for someone, but I don't want to book and I hate the concept of putting money before we see the product. I prefer cash and carry with the hotlink option.
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2 words, Worldwide Shortage

I think the booking system is way better than the system where they do not let anyone pre-book, then u need to be the first 400 person in the shop of the day to get the phone, less hassle, but of course, civil unrest growing among people who impatient tongue.gif
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Just some information to other LYN forumers.Try to book your iPhone 3GS in the center court of the klcc rather than Menara Maxis.It is because they having roadshow there and you can get your t-shirt for free once you book your iPhone.

I booked mine in Menara Maxis.After paid my deposite ,the promoter said don't have any free gift although I told him that other LYN forumer get the free t-shirt.Then I ask another girl promoter,she ask me to go the roadshow to redeem my t-shirt.Such a lauzy promoter,luckily I ask twice.Hope to get my iPhone white 32GB asap...yummy~!

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QUOTE(avars @ Aug 14 2009, 07:10 PM)
2 words, Worldwide Shortage

I think the booking system is way better than the system where they do not let anyone pre-book, then u need to be the first 400 person in the shop of the day to get the phone, less hassle, but of course, civil unrest growing among people who impatient  tongue.gif
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WORLDWIDE shortage???
I don’t really see such problem in the States or Australia from the availability check provided by Apple. Most of the stores are green. sweat.gif
http://www.apple.com/retail/iphone/availability.php
http://www.apple.com/au/retail/iphone/availability.html



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@tinkerbel

oops my bad. I tot it was a trade in for rm500. Tats y I felt it was a rip off. If tats the case, it's a good deal definitely. smile.gif
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I just got my 32gb black from MV Machines and jailbreak is done, work great but the only thing is the yellowish of the screen, I think will get used to it, 32gb white is less yellowish than the black... I have campare mine with my friend.....

FYI... Even those machines is not taking any prepaid booking untill further notice.... MV machines only received 10 to 12 unit of 32gb black...
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sunway pyramid still no stock..
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A bit of news for Corporate Clients:

Initially Maxis said Corp. clients are not allowed to make bookings and need to call their Account Managers to discuss. After much hoo haa with CS over the phone and emailing back and forth and calling one of the KLCC Centre's Managers, they relented and sent a rep over from a MEP to my office who took a deposit initially for 2 phones, came back the next day and said that Maxis requires the FULL payment for both phones PLUS the RM200 / phone deposit for the iValue2 plan. So we paid everything and he mentioned that if everything goes ok seeing as how we chose the 16GB White 3GS, we should get the phone on the 18th. If not enough stock, GUARANTEED to receive on the 26th of August.

Hope that helps some out! I'm so excited to receive my iPhone. Been saving for yonks for it!
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QUOTE(thaisxs @ Aug 14 2009, 06:14 PM)
I just received a call from maxis  cs n telling me that they are rebating me RM500 to maxis iPhone 3G user that buy iPhone 3GS.
He told me that the amount will be credited directly to the bill 2 month after u purchased the iPhone 3GS.

the best part of the rebate is the amount can be carry forward

my phone usage is around 90 ++ thats mean i got around 5 months dont have to pay bill ?  laugh.gif

any1 else receive the same call?
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QUOTE(deepix @ Aug 14 2009, 07:38 PM)
WORLDWIDE shortage???
I don’t really see such problem in the States or Australia from the availability check provided by Apple. Most of the stores are green.  sweat.gif
http://www.apple.com/retail/iphone/availability.php
http://www.apple.com/au/retail/iphone/availability.html
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read the news before making claims

there are sufficient units for outright purchases.

but rest assured, the networks in australia (for example three) are having shortages as well.
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Guys sorry if this has been asked before.

1. Can I trade my Maxis iPhone 3G to the new iPhone 3GS?
2. If I upgrade my iPhone 3G OS2.2.1 to OS3.0 or OS3.0.1, will I lose my previous data?
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QUOTE(H4RRY @ Aug 5 2009, 04:22 PM)
I went Maxis Centre at Queensbay on Monday to get iPhone 3G or 3Gs because my phone broke and I needed 1 desperately.

Went there and ask 3Gs got or not. Can I get it now. They say need to wait 1 month. I ask them again. They said Apple said only have stock in 1 month. I assume if I book now, I will only get it in 1 month. 18th August shipment is probably reserved for those who prebooked. Maxis probably learned about their mistake of selling to walk-in already. If 1 week, I can wait but more than that is too long for me.

So, I think about 3G and 3Gs and consider my options. I think paying RM500 for compass, speed and RAM is not worth it for me.

Voice Control, video and others I don't think I will use much anyway. Even Camera I don't use much. I only want the apps and tethering.

Compass is very important for Maps and augmented reality in the future but that feature alone is not worth RM500. I'm not a speed freak and RAM is useless since I don't game much.

So, I get my 3G, which comes with 3.0 already. I'm guessing it is same shipment as 3Gs since it is wrapped and untouched.

The service is quite good but when I say I want use with DiGI, they have nothing to say. When they ask why don't try contract or 3Gs, I answered and they said nothing. I want test my DiGi but they said they will only help with Hotlink registration and setup.

Got my iPhone, happy with it and missing none of the 3Gs function and RM500 richer, I went back.

People should consider whether they really need the speed, video, RAM for gaming and voice control before they buy 3Gs blindly. That's my advice. Will probably get the new iPhone next year since I saved RM500. By then, probably got new design and features. 3Gs looked the same so can't impress girls anyway. Don't want to be a geek and say the Apple logo on the 3Gs looked different or show them the compass so they know it is the 3Gs, haha.

iPhone 3G got lots of stock. But they mostly people want 3Gs. If you can afford RM1990, then you can afford RM3490 which I planned to get but not while waiting for 2 weeks to 1 month or even more. Can't really regret not pre-booking because I'm not really sure and my phone haven't broke. Loving the iPhone so far and 8GB is more than enough unless you have lots of videos/songs.
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QUOTE(janson_kaniaz @ Aug 14 2009, 05:34 PM)
@abubin

This is another case whereby ppl call the wrong place to ask about the stock availability. You should have called the TTDI maxis centre to ask about your stock!! Not the CS, how on earth should a part time call receiver in customer service know about stock availability in all maxis centres in Malaysia, the obvious answer from them would be either dunno or no stock or limited stock.

BTW, my booking receipt clearly shows the contact no. of my maxis centre. you should check yours too. if you really booked on 18th july, you should b on their priority list, no doubt. pls call and check with them.
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How to know we are on priority list or not? I booked on 15 July leh..I made numerous complaints to Maxis CS, thru email, even keep calling The Switch Mines that's where I paid my deposit. but still the same answer. WAIT. Just this Wed guy from Maxis called me to explain that it will be another 2 weeks to a month before I can get my iphone. He gave the same reason, worldwide shortage. So just wondering how some of you know about the 1st badge 2nd badge thingy..how to find out who's on the list? Is it only for 16gb or also 32 gb?

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I paid my deposit on the 23rd of July and still, i have not got any iPhones yet. This is ridiculous. Or perhaps they tried calling me but my phone got drowned underwater. Hey, it's either I get my myself wet or seeing my 2 friends fall into the gushing waterfall.

I still blame them for not sending me an email if my iPhone is ready for collection.
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QUOTE(Darkmage12 @ Aug 14 2009, 01:33 AM)
Just now I went over to Gardens Maxis Centre I heard that only Maybank Credit Card can apply for installment other banks not accepted. I ask bout other banks that person keep insisting don't have.
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QUOTE(Mr Kong @ Aug 14 2009, 08:36 PM)
@wayne
sunway pyramid still no stock..
mid valley got so lucky..
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MV side not lucky cause we already waited 2 weeks for the phone...... on 1st/8 my friend ady received his 32gb white and black from sunway machines.....
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I have booked mine on 25th July and i still havent get any news from maxis...
I cant wait anymore.. sad.. i am gonna call maxis tomoro..
and one more thing, i have booked it in the maxis centre in one utama and my ded told me that its just a dealer for maxis, is it? they just a vendor? i will get later than everyone booked from maxis?
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ok finally they solve my RM98 Monthly Pass case just after 2 days... thanks for solving this issue, i was ready to go to Maxis Centre tmr... save me a lot of trouble...

and for those that use Hotlink to purchase i3GS and get the data days later... the lady from Maxis that call me said that the data period will start counting from the data you bought your i3GS, and not from the day ur data activated..

so for my case i bought my phone on 1st Aug, and get my data on 10th Aug, so my data period of 1 month will count from 1st Aug to 31st Aug as 1 month, not 10th Aug to 9th Sept...

hope this solve your query on the period
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i would like to ask about is J.B. Maxis Center with ready stock of iPhone 3G S?
i dun wish to go there and then dun have any stock -.-

i would like to ask about is J.B. Maxis Center with ready stock of iPhone 3G S?
i dun wish to go there and then dun have any stock -.-
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i would like to ask about is J.B. Maxis Center with ready stock of iPhone 3G S?
i dun wish to go there and then dun have any stock -.-
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I've walked in to Maxis Northam (Penang) this morn.. and they still have no stock..
also, booking of 3GS without contract is still not possible.
Lady at the counter said that if you book with contract, the latest you will receive the 3GS is 1 month from booking date. Similar to the last time when I asked which is round about 2 weeks ago.. no improvements..
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So far, anyone that booked on 1st August onwards and collected from Sunway Pyramid maxis center or anyone that book about the last week of July collected yet?

Yeah the CS told me the same thing. One month from booking date can confirm receive. So disappointing.
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i would like to ask about is J.B. Maxis Center with ready stock of iPhone 3G S?
i dun wish to go there and then dun have any stock -.-
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any1 booked at maxis center near cheras leisure mall??

any1 have the number for maxis centre at cheras leisure mall?
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QUOTE(janson_kaniaz @ Aug 14 2009, 05:34 PM)
@abubin

This is another case whereby ppl call the wrong place to ask about the stock availability. You should have called the TTDI maxis centre to ask about your stock!! Not the CS, how on earth should a part time call receiver in customer service know about stock availability in all maxis centres in Malaysia, the obvious answer from them would be either dunno or no stock or limited stock.

BTW, my booking receipt clearly shows the contact no. of my maxis centre. you should check yours too. if you really booked on 18th july, you should b on their priority list, no doubt. pls call and check with them.
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I have looked in my receipt. Don't have number for Maxis TTDI.

Anyone with TTDI number, please PM. Thanks. thumbup.gif
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QUOTE(HuorEarfalas @ Aug 14 2009, 10:27 PM)
I paid my deposit on the 23rd of July and still, i have not got any iPhones yet. This is ridiculous. Or perhaps they tried calling me but my phone got drowned underwater. Hey, it's either I get my myself wet or seeing my 2 friends fall into the gushing waterfall.

I still blame them for not sending me an email if my iPhone is ready for collection.
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I booked on 15th July also never get wat. Anyways, today I called The Switch to ask why even Machines get the 32gb black earlier than them. I told them to go and complain to Maxis. They also said they don't know why MAxis dun want to give them the stock.I asked them is it true 18 aug can get, they said maybe only. They cannot confirm as they said the 18 aug news is not the official date given by maxis. Well I tried to challenge them by telling them that even Machines can get, how come Switch cannot be better than Machines and get earlier. Well, that will make their bosses angry at maxis and quickly do something about it. Or else selamba oni...make us wait. I waited until no more excitement for the iphone anymore. for those of u that are desperate to get and pay more, u can go iworld or lelong. unfortunately they can't give warranty and it's really pricey.
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get my i3gs today and playing wit it, btw, anyone know how can i copy my contacts from my sim to i3gs?
And how to deactive all those background data charges?
Sorry for asking, cause i was search like few treads and get 0 result.


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any1 have the number for maxis centre at cheras leisure mall?
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QUOTE(lesliechan19 @ Aug 15 2009, 05:22 PM)
get my i3gs today and playing wit it, btw, anyone know how can i copy my contacts from my sim to i3gs?
And how to deactive all those background data charges?
Sorry for asking, cause i was search like few treads and get 0 result.


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today i went to Maxis KLCC. They said they still got 100 units stock havent distribut out. Hopefully these are stocks for second batch people..
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Went to the MEP where i booked me, they told me today they had 4 new units arrived at store but none of them is for me as all 4 are blacks. So i'm expecting next week that they'll have new stock again and hopefully they'll have white.
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QUOTE(Kyoshiro @ Aug 15 2009, 06:02 PM)
Went to the MEP where i booked me, they told me today they had 4 new units arrived at store but none of them is for me as all 4 are blacks. So i'm expecting next week that they'll have new stock again and hopefully they'll have white.
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When did you book yours? i have booked white one on 1 Auugust, they asked me to wait until next week.
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booked mine on the 31st of July, i'll only get mine when they have white 16GB during their next restock. Hopefully by next week.
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News to prebookers of Machines 1U

I finally got mine. The probably got the stock today. I saw the counter staff took my booking form from a pile of sheets, presumably other people's booking forms. AND THE PILE IS THICK. I guess a lot of people are going to get their iPhones.

I happy biggrin.gif

P.S. Voice Control is overrated. Whenever I tried asking it to play I Gotta Feeling by BEP, it keeps calling my friend.
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I noticed iPhone 3G S doesn't come with a cloth like the old 3G phones. What cloth did you guys used to wipe/clean your phones?

Sry this might be off topic a little. smile.gif
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I noticed iPhone 3G S doesn't come with a cloth like the old 3G phones.  What cloth did you guys used to wipe/clean your phones?

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QUOTE(HuorEarfalas @ Aug 15 2009, 08:32 PM)
News to prebookers of Machines 1U

I finally got mine. The probably got the stock today. I saw the counter staff took my booking form from a pile of sheets, presumably other people's booking forms. AND THE PILE IS THICK. I guess a lot of people are going to get their iPhones.

I happy biggrin.gif

P.S. Voice Control is overrated. Whenever I tried asking it to play I Gotta Feeling by BEP, it keeps calling my friend.
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QUOTE(HuorEarfalas @ Aug 15 2009, 08:32 PM)
News to prebookers of Machines 1U

I finally got mine. The probably got the stock today. I saw the counter staff took my booking form from a pile of sheets, presumably other people's booking forms. AND THE PILE IS THICK. I guess a lot of people are going to get their iPhones.

I happy biggrin.gif

P.S. Voice Control is overrated. Whenever I tried asking it to play I Gotta Feeling by BEP, it keeps calling my friend.
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Yes they have gotten their stock. Except for 5 units and 1 of the units belongs to me.

I was so pissed when I was told they are short of 5 units and 1 of them belongs to me. I did my bookings on the 30th July with Machines 1U and my brother did his on the 3rd August at the MEP store in 1U. He got his unit today. Best of all, they took out 2 units white and black and asked if he wants to change colour because they have extra.

Straight I called 123 and spoke to their manager incharged and he said every store has been given the right number of units according to the bookings.

Knowing my frustration, he agreed try arrange people to deliver the stock to Machines 1U on Monday. Which I'll be crossing my fingers and hope for the best.

Where else Machines says I'll have to probably wait for the 3rd batch which is ridiculous.

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QUOTE(thaisxs @ Aug 14 2009, 06:14 PM)
I just received a call from maxis  cs n telling me that they are rebating me RM500 to maxis iPhone 3G user that buy iPhone 3GS.
He told me that the amount will be credited directly to the bill 2 month after u purchased the iPhone 3GS.

the best part of the rebate is the amount can be carry forward

my phone usage is around 90 ++ thats mean i got around 5 months dont have to pay bill ?  laugh.gif

any1 else receive the same call?
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Great, i just received call fr them this morning too. i sold my 3G 1 month b4 3GS launch, and then topup 300 for 3GS. Now receive 500 rebate is definitely a good news for us...
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QUOTE(leonamanutd @ Aug 15 2009, 03:47 PM)
I booked on 15th July also never get wat. Anyways, today I called The Switch to ask why even Machines get the 32gb black earlier than them. I told them to go and complain to Maxis. They also said they don't know why MAxis dun want to give them the stock.I asked them is it true 18 aug can get, they said maybe only. They cannot confirm as they said the 18 aug news is not the official date given by maxis. Well I tried to challenge them by telling them that even Machines can get, how come Switch cannot be better than Machines and get earlier. Well, that will make their bosses angry at maxis and quickly do something about it. Or else selamba oni...make us wait. I waited until no more excitement for the iphone anymore. for those of u that are desperate to get and pay more, u can go iworld or lelong. unfortunately they can't give warranty and it's really pricey.
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gosh... i had placed booking at The Switch at mines last week,after i had listened your problem i started freak out man... looks like i have to urge them
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I booked at KLCC roadshow by 12/8....May i know when you can get the i3GS?

KLCC maxis means Menara Maxis(beside KLCC)?

Thanks...

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^ anyone book on august onwards got their 3gs from sunway pyramid? i went there today to ask for collection and they hesitate awhile and look at my receipt.. and then one of the staff told me no stock now.

i feel that its weird because why she wanted to check my receipt in the first place if theres no stock available? i understand they might need to keep the stock for early bookers, but what i hope is that at least they can explain to me the situation not just asking me off by saying no stock and come again next month..
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Hi guys,

I bought the Iphone 3gs with the new prepaid simcard yesterday at Maxis Centre KLCC. Do I have to configure any setting to surf the internet using my free 500mb data? Because when I try to connect to Safari or Youtube I get the error message: "Could not activate cellular data network: You are not subscribed to a cellular data service."

I have ON the 3G and set the Cellular Data for maxis 3g, but still cant connect

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Got mine this afternoon. I was waiting for 18th. August when the fella from the Autocity MEP called me. I realised the SIM Eject Tool is not in the box? And the fella told me that I can't surf the internet until Maxis sends me an SMS to confirm something...

I'm currently on iData 2 + Value Plus 50. Reading previous posts, I thought only prepaid users have to wait for the SMS.
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QUOTE(ChillyPepper @ Aug 16 2009, 03:52 AM)
Got mine this afternoon. I was waiting for 18th. August when the fella from the Autocity MEP called me. I realised the SIM Eject Tool is not in the box? And the fella told me that I can't surf the internet until Maxis sends me an SMS to confirm something...

I'm currently on iData 2 + Value Plus 50. Reading previous posts, I thought only prepaid users have to wait for the SMS.
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The eject tool is in the box. It is actually at the back of the divider (where manual is store) in the box. Try to find the manual books and you will find the ejector.
Everyone has to wait for the activation notice on data. There is no exception i think.
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btw, as for u guys u have your iphone from maxis...does the box still sealed when we get it or have been open by the maxis staff??
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btw, as for u guys u have your iphone from maxis...does the box still sealed when we get it or have been open by the maxis staff??
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I got mine. Box still sealed, stick your name & phone number.
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btw, as for u guys u have your iphone from maxis...does the box still sealed when we get it or have been open by the maxis staff??
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btw, as for u guys u have your iphone from maxis...does the box still sealed when we get it or have been open by the maxis staff??
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I bring back my phone with the box still sealed as that day that Maxis center a lot of ppl q up to collect the phone. I do the activitation at my own PC at home... tongue.gif
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anybody got theirs from sabah? with or without contract?
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is Maxis have restock their iPhone 3GS? can i walk in and get iPhone 3GS on the spot?
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QUOTE(vui_msia @ Aug 15 2009, 11:31 PM)
Great, i just received call fr them this morning too. i sold my 3G 1 month b4 3GS launch, and then topup 300 for 3GS. Now receive 500 rebate is definitely a good news for us...
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Hi guys
I am a little confused here with regards to the rm500 rebate from maxis
I am an iphone 3G user with ivalue plan which still has more than a year to go
In order to get the rm500 rebate, do I have to sign ANOTHER ivalue plan to get a new iphone 3g s?
Or can I purchase it right out of contract and have the rm500 rebate off my current ivalue plan?
Cause it makes no sense for me to have 2 ivalue plans just for the rm500 rebate
thanks
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So guys, can I buy the 3Gs in kl from maxis store pay as you go?
Reason asking because some say cannot and some say can.


Added on August 16, 2009, 11:04 pmSorry I mean unlock 3Gs iPhone from maxis.

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hey guys, if we buy with contract, will the phone be locked or it'll be unlocked? means can use any telco. thanks.
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QUOTE(DIABLOW @ Aug 16 2009, 10:58 PM)
So guys, can I buy the 3Gs in kl from maxis  store pay as you go?
Reason asking because some say cannot and some say can.


Added on August 16, 2009, 11:04 pmSorry I mean unlock 3Gs iPhone from maxis.
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hey guys, if we buy with contract, will the phone be locked or it'll be unlocked? means can use any telco. thanks.
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i went to mep SACC asking bout ip3gs hotlink package since im with celcom 3g unlimited package. she said starting last month no more prepaid package and idata, i have to subscribe iplan. then im asking when will the ip3gs arrive once i book, she said expected atleast 3 months due to logistic problem. ohmy.gif

nak beli unlock oversea mahal sangat but i cannot wait 3 months la. too long...... rclxub.gif

wtf shakehead.gif , in this case i think i stick with my ip3g je lah.....

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Finally received my iphone from oneutama speeddial. I was afraid i have to wait longer since i ordered it on 1st august but seems most who ordered on dat day got theirs already. smile.gif
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hi guys, i would like to know there is a blinking light beside the speaker. what is that for? is it only on 32gb model?
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QUOTE(rip_code @ Aug 17 2009, 12:30 AM)
hi guys, i would like to know there is a blinking light beside the speaker. what is that for? is it only on 32gb model?
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blinking light? Hmm. I don't see it on my 16gb, that's for sure. Don't think I've seen any LED light of some sort on any iPhone. Very curious, anybody can confirm this?

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QUOTE(rip_code @ Aug 17 2009, 12:30 AM)
hi guys, i would like to know there is a blinking light beside the speaker. what is that for? is it only on 32gb model?
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i think its one of the iphone sensors.

is it something like this?

http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=618932


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So guys no more iPhone 3Gs pay as you go from maxis?


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So guys no more iPhone 3Gs pay as you go from maxis?
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Not for now .. perhaps in October they will open back the prepaid booking..
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i think its one of the iphone sensors.

is it something like this?

http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=618932
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yeap yeap. but mine is not in red color. just normal white color. can see that light whenever perform voice control and call.
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QUOTE(RyuKageX @ Aug 17 2009, 12:16 AM)
Finally received my iphone from oneutama speeddial. I was afraid i have to wait longer since i ordered it on 1st august but seems most who ordered on dat day got theirs already. smile.gif
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I book in the same date as you. 1st august from Sunway pyramid and no calls yet sad.gif
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yeap yeap. but mine is not in red color. just normal white color. can see that light whenever perform voice control and call.
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Hi,
Can upload the picture of it and let us know how it look like ??
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QUOTE(en_mizi @ Aug 16 2009, 11:21 PM)
i went to mep SACC asking bout ip3gs hotlink package since im with celcom 3g unlimited package. she said starting last month no more prepaid package and idata, i have to subscribe iplan. then im asking when will the ip3gs arrive once i book, she said expected atleast 3 months due to logistic problem.  ohmy.gif 

nak beli unlock oversea mahal sangat but i cannot wait 3 months la. too long......  rclxub.gif

wtf shakehead.gif , in this case i think i stick with my ip3g je lah.....
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looks like maxis want customer tied contract with them...with hotlink plan they also make money buuuuttttt...they try hard for their buisness...hokhokhok
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QUOTE(Iroci @ Aug 17 2009, 12:49 PM)
looks like maxis want customer tied contract with them...with hotlink plan they also make money buuuuttttt...they try hard for their buisness...hokhokhok
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its all about the money, contracts makes more money in the long run.

if they have truly stop the hotlink plan purchase, they should remove it from their site as it could confuse potential customers. But something tells me that there's still hope, must wait till all the of the hype dies down and when there's a surplus in stocks they would start to sell the hotlink plan.


@en_mizi

I dont think you need to wait that long, try visiting a Maxis Center, i went to pyramid's and they guarentee me a phone within 1 month when i take contract.
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i thought the i value plan is damn worth ?

6MB is almost RM60 if follow the normal rate
means 500MB suppose need RM5k but now Maxis only charge RM100 a month for the cheapest plan.
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QUOTE(slacx @ Aug 16 2009, 02:48 AM)
Hi guys,

I bought the Iphone 3gs with the new prepaid simcard yesterday at Maxis Centre KLCC. Do I have to configure any setting to surf the internet using my free 500mb data? Because when I try to connect to Safari or Youtube I get the error message: "Could not activate cellular data network: You are not subscribed to a cellular data service."

I have ON the 3G and set the Cellular Data for maxis 3g, but still cant connect
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i tot no stock, how come walk in oso can buy de ne???
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Hi guys
I am a little confused here with regards to the rm500 rebate from maxis
I am an iphone 3G user with ivalue plan which still has more than a year to go
In order to get the rm500 rebate, do I have to sign ANOTHER ivalue plan to get a new iphone 3g s?
Or can I purchase it right out of contract and have the rm500 rebate off my current ivalue plan?
Cause it makes no sense for me to have 2 ivalue plans just for the rm500 rebate
thanks
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Hmm ... when Maxis sent their Corporate Account rep to my office to sign up 2 staff (1 of them is me la tongue.gif), they guaranteed that the iPhone 16GB 3GS can be collected on 26th August, if August 18th no stock.

Today called that rep, and he said no news yet, so I called Maxis 1919 (Corporate Line) and spoke to a nice gentleman there. He said according to his system, our order has not been processed and they have no record of the order. WTF! shocking.gif I told the CS that they have taken the FULL payment with guarantee that August 26th can get the phone. Now I don't mind waiting for the phone, IF you be honest up front and tell me that you have to wait for the phone for a month, but don't give me a date and then change you story after that! Total misrepresentation and makes MAXIS as a company look bad. vmad.gif

After I explained that to him, he put me on hold and called up the processing center as I had mentioned that the 2 cheques had been cleared by Maxis. He comes back on the line and says that I can get my 2 phones 3 weeks from today, which is 1st week of September now. rclxub.gif doh.gif

Sometimes I don't know why I'm still supporting Maxis.

Den of lying vipers, aitelyu.
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QUOTE(vanimon @ Aug 17 2009, 03:24 PM)
Hmm ... when Maxis sent their Corporate Account rep to my office to sign up 2 staff (1 of them is me la tongue.gif), they guaranteed that the iPhone 16GB 3GS can be collected on 26th August, if August 18th no stock.

Today called that rep, and he said no news yet, so I called Maxis 1919 (Corporate Line) and spoke to a nice gentleman there. He said according to his system, our order has not been processed and they have no record of the order. WTF!  shocking.gif  I told the CS that they have taken the FULL payment with guarantee that August 26th can get the phone. Now I don't mind waiting for the phone, IF you be honest up front and tell me that you have to wait for the phone for a month, but don't give me a date and then change you story after that! Total misrepresentation and makes MAXIS as a company look bad.  vmad.gif

After I explained that to him, he put me on hold and called up the processing center as I had mentioned that the 2 cheques had been cleared by Maxis. He comes back on the line and says that I can get my 2 phones 3 weeks from today, which is 1st week of September now.  rclxub.gif  doh.gif

Sometimes I don't know why I'm still supporting Maxis.

Den of lying vipers, aitelyu.
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because you don't have a choice. maxis is the sole distributor of iPhone in malaysia,

either you stick with them or opt for a parallel import unit (and lose all the perks)

live with it or induce yourself with a permanent amnesia.
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QUOTE(slacx @ Aug 16 2009, 02:48 AM)
Hi guys,

I bought the Iphone 3gs with the new prepaid simcard yesterday at Maxis Centre KLCC. Do I have to configure any setting to surf the internet using my free 500mb data? Because when I try to connect to Safari or Youtube I get the error message: "Could not activate cellular data network: You are not subscribed to a cellular data service."

I have ON the 3G and set the Cellular Data for maxis 3g, but still cant connect
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This is simply bcoz your free 500mb data is not activated yet. Anyway have you registered your SIM card for 3G? You need to register your hotlink line for 3g usage. You can't just expect you can use the 3g function by turning on the 3g button in your iphone. The free 500mb data is usually activated within a week or 2 from the date you got your iphone, depending on your luck.

QUOTE(mac.tay @ Aug 17 2009, 01:40 PM)
i tot no stock, how come walk in oso can buy de ne???
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Since when he said he was a walk-in customer?

QUOTE(bitbytes9 @ Aug 17 2009, 02:17 PM)
16gb or 32gb ?
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Does it matter?
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QUOTE(nokia2003 @ Aug 17 2009, 03:43 PM)
because you don't have a choice. maxis is the sole distributor of iPhone in malaysia,

either you stick with them or opt for a parallel import unit (and lose all the perks)

live with it or induce yourself with a permanent amnesia.
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He he ... rclxms.gif thanks for your reply, yeah, I agree with you, if I want it legit, have to put up with this nonsense la. Oh well ... here's to waiting for another 3 weeks ... I've already waited this long already right? wink.gif
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QUOTE(vanimon @ Aug 17 2009, 04:02 PM)
He he ...  rclxms.gif  thanks for your reply, yeah, I agree with you, if I want it legit, have to put up with this nonsense la. Oh well ... here's to waiting for another 3 weeks ... I've already waited this long already right? wink.gif
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say 3 weeks it doesn't mean confirm 1..... they need to concern alot of thing like early prebook customer, enough stock or not causee there alot more ppls are not getting their phone yet.....
i have waited 2 weeks from my collection date only i received the phone,
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I just got my iphone 3GS 16GB black!!! waahooo!!!

They did not call me to go collect but I know stock already arrived, so why should I not included as I am one of the early bookers.

So, I called maxis center 1800821123. As usual, the person who pick up my call have no idea about the iphone 3gs scene happening. Talk about asking us to press 6 for iphone 3gs enquiries. Duh...

Anyway, after explaining to this CS rep and after he asking me few times things I said. He actually is trying to think what to do by asking me useless questions. Then he said he will call TTDI branch and ask about my 3gs status. Then he said TTDI said I can go collect.

15 minutes later, I am at TTDI branch trying to collect my phone. 30 minutes later, walked out happy. Damn..it' about time.

So, I suggest those of you who booked early, go collect your phone now at TTDI. The have stock for 1st batch bookers. Those 2nd batch don't even think of going to try cause got 1 guy there trying to snake his way into collecting the phone show all message from maxis asking him to collect phone and all. The rep said no no no!! At least this time they know what to do with these kiasu people.
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At sunway pyramid there's a shop name HIRO Digital World.....
Its Apple Authorized Reseller,anyone bought the iPhone 3GS there?

Oh yea,sorry i know its not maxis,but where can I ask about iPhone still if I dont post here?

Sorry for my newbie-ness
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QUOTE(wayne78 @ Aug 17 2009, 04:16 PM)
say 3 weeks it doesn't mean confirm 1..... they need to concern alot of thing like early prebook customer, enough stock or not causee there alot more ppls are not getting their phone yet.....
i have waited 2 weeks from my collection date only i received the phone,
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Thanks for your information wayne! smile.gif I'll keep it in mind, but also hope that (same as everyone else I guess, who haven't received their units) mine comes sooner than expected! biggrin.gif
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Was at KLCC for lunch today and noticed that Maxis was having a roadshow there. For anyone looking to purchase the iPhone 3G 8GB, it's available immediately. For the iPhone 3GS, they are saying it's between THREE and SIX weeks after payment and contract confirmation.

Just FYI.
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hi nice chant about maxis and iphone 3gs, that make me interest in dropping by smile.gif

just now i go to maxis and wan to buy iphone 3gs and they say need to order and order only for people with contract

currently i already use maxis(hotlink prepaid for more then 4 years) same number, i really wan buy an iphone 3gs, any way i can get it?

stay in penang.. if any one wan to sell me, i will be buying it smile.gif

any one selling iphone 3gs still in here?
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QUOTE(Ajwad @ Aug 17 2009, 08:34 PM)
hi nice chant about maxis and iphone 3gs, that make me interest in dropping by smile.gif

just now i go to maxis and wan to buy iphone 3gs and they say need to order and order only for people with contract

currently i already use maxis(hotlink prepaid for more then 4 years) same number, i really wan buy an iphone 3gs, any way i can get it?

stay in penang.. if any one wan to sell me, i will be buying it smile.gif
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With your hotlink prepaid you able to purchase it. Just that seems most of the outlet had stopped the order for the prepaid for the time being.
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QUOTE(FalleN @ Aug 16 2009, 12:44 AM)
^ anyone book on august onwards got their 3gs from sunway pyramid? i went there today to ask for collection and they hesitate awhile and look at my receipt.. and then one of the staff told me no stock now.

i feel that its weird because why she wanted to check my receipt in the first place if theres no stock available? i understand they might need to keep the stock for early bookers, but what i hope is that at least they can explain to me the situation not just asking me off by saying no stock and come again next month..
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i booked my iphone on the 7th of august... till now no call or sms...
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QUOTE(suren91 @ Aug 17 2009, 10:08 PM)
i booked my iphone on the 7th of august... till now no call or sms...
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Relax dude, I booked since 15th July till now no call or SMS
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Relax dude, I booked since 15th July till now no call or SMS
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You are prepaid or postpaid user ?
I book on 22nd July already get my 3gs.
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QUOTE(bitbytes9 @ Aug 17 2009, 10:36 PM)
You are prepaid or postpaid user ?
I book on 22nd July already get my 3gs.
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QUOTE(madcatz @ Aug 17 2009, 10:10 PM)
Relax dude, I booked since 15th July till now no call or SMS
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U seriously need to call to that particular Maxis centre to complain about it.... ohmy.gif
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QUOTE(kellyC @ Aug 17 2009, 10:59 PM)
U seriously need to call to that particular Maxis centre to complain about it.... ohmy.gif
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LOL what a funny thing to say, ive been very patient and keep calling them and keep going to the shop since 2 weeks ago, I was'nt mad until recently when all they can say is "I don't know" that's the last straw. Maxis advised me to wait until tomorrow, if they still don't call, I can request to change collection center

Seriously guys, please, NEVER deal with maxis MEP at SACC mall Shah Alam. Those running there are bimbos

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@madcatz,bitbytes9

It really depends on where you prebooked. Some ppl like me got it during launch day, some ppl din get anything on launch day. Some ppl got it now, some ppl still waiting. Just wait patiently while the stock is being transported around.
All I can say is i'm hearing less complaints from the 1st batch prebookers here about not getting their iphone. Majority have got theirs and are probably playing their brand new iphone now. rclxms.gif

2nd batch prebookers, your time is probably just around the corner biggrin.gif
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QUOTE(janson_kaniaz @ Aug 17 2009, 11:07 PM)
@madcatz,bitbytes9

It really depends on where you prebooked. Some ppl like me got it during launch day, some ppl din get anything on launch day. Some ppl got it now, some ppl still waiting. Just wait patiently while the stock is being transported around.
All I can say is i'm hearing less complaints from the 1st batch prebookers here about not getting their iphone. Majority have got theirs and are probably playing their brand new iphone now.  rclxms.gif

2nd batch prebookers, your time is probably just around the corner  biggrin.gif
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Yeah, agree with you. I've been passively reading about everyone, well almost everyone, flaring up about not getting their units, and i so totally understand your frustration with how Maxis is handling it etc and how you feel cheated etc because of the deposit.

And here's the thing, we all know it by now and there's not ONE thing we can change except to keep calling, and hoping and praying ... oh and harassing wink.gif till we get it. So ... I for one liked what tinkerbell said in another thread about it just ... in the end, it's just a phone. I've still got my SE z610i that I'm still thrilled to bits with. wink.gif

Keep your heads up! biggrin.gif Our units are on their way!
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@madcatz,bitbytes9

It really depends on where you prebooked. Some ppl like me got it during launch day, some ppl din get anything on launch day. Some ppl got it now, some ppl still waiting. Just wait patiently while the stock is being transported around.
All I can say is i'm hearing less complaints from the 1st batch prebookers here about not getting their iphone. Majority have got theirs and are probably playing their brand new iphone now.  rclxms.gif

2nd batch prebookers, your time is probably just around the corner  biggrin.gif
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Well not so easy to accept that when you've waited for a month, while some can get it almost immediately
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Well not so easy to accept that when you've waited for a month, while some can get it almost immediately
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I totally understand your frustration. If any shop sells their iphone stock to walk-in customer when they still have prebookers on their list, i dun understand the reason they do it since they still get the money in the end from prebookers. If they really do that, I can say it's not ethical watsoever. So my reason for them selling to walk-in customers is they don't have anyone on waiting list. Remember not every maxis centres are having pages of waiting list. Only places like klcc, mv, one u, well u get the idea. So you cannot blame them for selling to walk-in customers when they have extra stock. well u can blame maxis for not properly distributing the stock. But probably maxis has some terms whereby each store must b allocated by a minimum number of iphone. But who would have guessed some store has more than the others. All I can say is it's down to luck. No one would have imagined they would still have to wait till now even though they had made their bookings from maxis centre klcc where the main head quarter is located.
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but what about my losses? I had to call the store so many times, I wasted my time, money and fuel going to the shop? these need to be compensated, if they honored their vow, which is delivering the phones on 1st august, I need not have to do all those
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sorry to ask, how u guyz know tmr is the date 2nd batch stock arriving?
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u guys suggest where should i order iphone with maxis?
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@acid_head
That's wat maxis claimed but they din guarantee that every1 who prebooked will get it. So lets just hope from the 18th onwards is when maxis get their stock right to deliver to those who prebooked.
I myself who booked on 31st of July is still waiting.

@JakzT
Suggest u check with those Maxis centres or MEP or APR, survey and see which of them has the shortest prebook list. U'll probably get a higher chance to get ur 3gs sooner.
Just my 2cents.
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but what about my losses? I had to call the store so many times, I wasted my time, money and fuel going to the shop? these need to be compensated, if  they honored their vow, which is delivering the phones on 1st august, I need not have to do all those
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u can blame maxis all day long bcoz it was indeed their fault. Having said tat, u should have heeded their advice to wait. Remember no one asks u to constantly call and pay them visits. It's ur choice. Jeez, it's just a phone at the end of the day tat we r talking about. So much trouble and fuss?
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QUOTE(janson_kaniaz @ Aug 18 2009, 07:16 AM)
u can blame maxis all day long bcoz it was indeed their fault. Having said tat, u should have heeded their advice to wait. Remember no one asks u to constantly call and pay them visits. It's ur choice. Jeez, it's just a phone at the end of the day tat we r talking about. So much trouble and fuss?
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HAha, this is coming from a person who got it early, so u would'nt understand, it is only a phone, Yes, but the principal of it, the injustice, the unfair treatment is in question here. If you read my earlier posts, and some of the other unfortunate forumers', its not the waiting that's in question. Its how maxis is handling the situation, its the unfairness of distribution. When we booked, if we knew that some MEPs are going to be having lower priority than the other, then we would'nt have chosen the MEP in the first place. Maxis should've disclosed during the online booking that the MEPs that we're choosing is going to have a lower priority for stock disbursement. We cannot allow this to continue on iPhone 4.0, 5.0 etc.. We as a consumer have rights, we have our right to get whatever we buy when we want it, and maxis being the people that gave us the option to choose when we get our products is at fault. If this is allowed, then Malaysian consumers are forever going to be victimized.
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If this is allowed, then Malaysian consumers are forever going to be victimized.
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We are in Malaysia so this is of course being allowed. If this happens in a developed country we will see Maxis being asked to face the tribunal court.

We are doing things the Malaysia way =)
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LOL what a funny thing to say, ive been very patient and keep calling them and keep going to the shop since 2 weeks ago, I was'nt mad until recently when all they can say is "I don't know" that's the last straw. Maxis advised me to wait until tomorrow, if they still don't call, I can request to change collection center

Seriously guys, please, NEVER deal with maxis MEP at SACC mall Shah Alam. Those running there are bimbos
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bro, u need to make a report here SKMM
after submited your report, print out and FAX to maxis immediately. and wait to become VVIP.. maxis manager will call u and follow up your report.. dont forget to get her/his name.. u can complaint super kaw kaw during a calling..

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Do anyone receive call, sms or email for second batch collection yet and today is 18 August 2009.
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Do anyone receive call, sms or email for second batch collection yet and today is 18 August 2009.
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nop..not yet for me..myb some of the guys is now heading to Maxis
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Hey thanks dude, this is really a light at the end of the tunnel. So after doing all this complaint, what has happened? I mean what's the result of this complaints you raised?
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The result, i can get my 3gs on 31 July.. and i got my free 500mb data including refund credit to my hotlink.. the manager will call u to inform u report status..
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My friend got a call already, booked on 7th, 16Gig, collect today at Sunway
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Sunway maxis center or machines? I booked on 1st august also haven't get, your friend can get when he booked on 7th? Sure or not?
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oh... that means maxis is indeed having lots n lots of stocks today.

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i received the call from maxis... but never say when to collect wtf
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I really wanna know anyone collect from pyramid today when they booked on 1st august onwards? Please let me know maxis center or machines.
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Yea since that's the case, shall we wait for good news this week rather than complaining everyday for not getting phone calls. tongue.gif
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Sunway maxis center or machines? I booked on 1st august also haven't get, your friend can get when he booked on 7th? Sure or not?
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At Sunway maxis center, yeah he got a call this morning
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Could you get me the number of the maxis rep that called your friend? I think it's a mobile number. Thanks
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QUOTE(tinkerbel @ Aug 10 2009, 08:28 PM)
Hi peeps,

Don't U all think it's time to stop complaining and discussing when to get our i3GS from Maxis?! Isn't the topic getting a little boring?  Plus forummers are having a difficult time to browse this thread because of all the unwanted threads.

I'm on MC for the next 4 days so I'm gonna come in and clear (read: delete) all the posts regarding Maxis collection dates and bla bla bla.  Don't say you't not been warned.  Post wisely please biggrin.gif
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rclxms.gif  rclxms.gif  rclxms.gif  Happy for your friend! smile.gif At least more people are getting what they paid for! biggrin.gif

And seriously, this is a thread about the booking / registration / complaints about not getting the phone thread. LOL ... if you don't like reading the complaints, scroll down or even better, don't read this thread if it bothers you that much! biggrin.gif

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just called machines 1U. can collect my black 16GB today biggrin.gif

pre-book on 25/07, paid deposit on 29/07, collect 18/08 biggrin.gif
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QUOTE(janson_kaniaz @ Aug 18 2009, 12:09 PM)
I'm merely repeating wat our moderator has said earlier. If you aren't happy, you can tell her too.
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Well ... my apologies, truly in that case. To you and everyone else as well. No harm intended.

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anyone order their 3gs at The Switch at mines?

juz called The Switch, the SA told me that my name is not in their 2nd batch, shud be at 3rd batch... sigh~ speechless
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hope u guys who preorder get all the iphone asap. Because im still waiting for prepaid package to appear again tongue.gif
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@radical85

I believe you can expect that to happen probably next month. I believe even after all prebookers have got their iphones, maxis would still open the iphone for only contract to attract as many postpaid customers as possible. Only after the demand has subsided, prepaid customers can look forward to walk-in purchase hopefully. biggrin.gif
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@radical85

I believe you can expect that to happen probably next month. I believe even after all prebookers have got their iphones, maxis would still open the iphone for only contract to attract as many postpaid customers as possible. Only after the demand has subsided, prepaid customers can look forward to walk-in purchase hopefully. biggrin.gif
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since there's no more worldwide shortages, they would only open the prepaid plan once there's a significant amount of ex-stock, like what theyre doing for 3G now. So yeah, maybe in a month or so.
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anyone order their 3gs at The Switch at mines?
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Bro,

I too booked a unit at the Switch, Mines..Booked on the 2/08/09, but confirmed that
my name was not on the list this round. darn it. when did you book yours?
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booked mine at SACC shah alam 15 of august. the lady on that counter said less then 20 ppl booked there for the 1st batch and got their i3gs. i wonder when will i got mine
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sigh... i went to Berjaya time square today to check for the availability of the iphone.. but what i knew is that they only have 8 new iphone which only available for the very 1st batcher =.= i was like WTF?? 8 sets?? then i ask when i will going to recieve mine? he say 1 more month =.= the myth of 18th august was busted..

ps: the maxis counter in berjaya time suqare was 1 of the maxis center among all 4 in K.L (maxis center only got 8 sets.. i cant imagine how many will the rest get the iphone (MEP store or machines or etc)


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QUOTE(ashin83 @ Aug 18 2009, 11:04 AM)
Do anyone receive call, sms or email for second batch collection yet and today is 18 August 2009.
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Received mine 3GS 32G Black color from MEP Labuan this morning.....after along wait on FULL Payment RM2490.
Shit have to wait so long long................. laugh.gif a month
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Well, the 18th of August is still a myth. Nobody can confirm bout maxis having their restock this week. Hopefully those who r suppose to get it next will be getting it by this week.

Whether the myth of 18th of August is busted or not, we can't determine now as stocks might still under distributing process.
We'll see wat's gonna happen at the end of the week.
Though i doubt that Maxis would have enough stock for us who prebooked, for now.
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hi guys....
i got iphone 3g from maxis...
possible to trade in my iphone 3g to maxis and get the later 3gs?
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I booked mine on 16 August, i wonder when will i be getting the phone ? The Maxis guy said i can collect it bout in the end of August. Well, will that be true ?
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Where you booked your i3gs?

I booked mine on 12 August at KLCC roadshow.... Tat maxis guy said it still consider as 2nd batch....That guy also tell me that i can get the phone by end of august most early... But he cannot confirm the date....

It is possible to me to call CS to confirm my name in their waiting list?

Thanks
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booked mine at SACC shah alam 15 of august. the lady on that counter said less then 20 ppl booked there for the 1st batch and got their i3gs. i wonder when will i got mine
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I booked mine on 16 August, i wonder when will i be getting the phone ? The Maxis guy said i can collect it bout in the end of August. Well, will that be true ?
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Yours are considered as last batch. End of the month would be optimistic, hello, you guys just booked a few days back and you expect it within 2 weeks?? How about the 1st and 2nd batch prebookers who still havent got theirs? doh.gif

Well guys, as you can see Maxis is still trying to clear off 1st batch prebookers.
18th Aug was NEVER mentioned in any form of paper contract, it was told by a few of the shops. Now you understand that sometimes, giving a 'dunno' answer is better than giving a date for the hopefuls, so stop blaming ppl for telling you 'dunno' the next time you ask them for the 999th time when the stock will arrive.

The 2nd batch probably will start getting calls end of this week hopefully biggrin.gif
Good luck guys biggrin.gif
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Is thats mean 1st batch already clear? I booked on 12th August as 2nd batch....Is also mean before 12th August as 1st batch?But 1st batch still got ppl haven get their phone yet...

Any guys booked at KLCC roadshow? I just saw my official receipt from Menara Maxis but the debit card receipt that i signed wrote " Midvalley, The Gardens Maxis Centre"....But that maxis guy tell me collect phone at Menara Maxis....Where should i go?

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hello guys.. I'm the 1st batch booking, booked on 15th July, and paid deposit on 18th July at MEP SACC Shah Alam still NOT get my 32G Black (hotlink). When i call, they said wait until they call. When i ask, they said may be 18th August.. What should i do? Pls help..
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Last batch means when ? End of September maybe ??? hmm...
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So any updates on anyone that collected today? I think maxis still distributing stocks to their centers. I am still waiting. Sigh.
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QUOTE(seanwe87 @ Aug 18 2009, 09:10 PM)
Last batch means when ? End of September maybe ??? hmm...
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Please think before you post something here. If you want to be sarcastic, tell that to Maxis.

There is no definite answer to which period is batch one, two etc

Different shops have different priorities, and unfortunately i'm not working in one of those shops, so i cannot confirm.

Generally, batch one is those who prebooked till the launch date. Batch 2 is those after that. Not sure whether batch 3 exists. Like i said different shops have different priorities. make sure u check with them.
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Anyone existing Maxis iPhone 3G customer (bought from Maxis) received SMS from Maxis regarding above rebate???
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I got mine after calling the speeddial in oneutama on 16 th of august. After some reading here, i believe im not the first batch since i ordered on 1 august. I think waiting for the call to come may not be a very good idea. just my two cents.
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Yes.

Original price RM2990.
Minus RM500.

RM2490 without contract.
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So any updates on anyone that collected today? I think maxis still distributing stocks to their centers. I am still waiting. Sigh.
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heheh..i collected my baby today at Maxis KLCC. For your information i book mine on 2 August. I received a call in evening and went to pick up after i finish my work. The whole processing took me 1 and half hour. Waiting, registering..
anyway, happy with my baby now and good luck to all of you. I believe they will call you soon.
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Yes.

Original price RM2990.
Minus RM500.

RM2490 without contract.
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deduct? dont think so shakehead.gif I think it will deduct from your month end bill.. so let see RM500 can last for how many months (for your usage)
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QUOTE(afizudin @ Aug 18 2009, 11:18 AM)
The result, i can get my 3gs on 31 July.. and i got my free 500mb data including refund credit to my hotlink.. the manager will call u to inform u report status..
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afizudin,

with everything cleared, have u check on hotlink estatement to see if they still charge 1sen everytime u start surfing?

i have that problem too. but my balance never reduce by 1 sen pun....
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i think they tired of ppl keep asking about iphone collection date so they simply bantai 18th august so that u will at least be quiet till then
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RM2490 without contract.
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sure or not???

i called 123 n visit to maxis KLCC today.
all gav different story, really tulan mad.gif

maxis KLCC said only for selected customer will entitled for rebate.
WTF~
end up said no further details about this rebate, go home wait for SMS rclxub.gif


bro, mind to share how u get rebate?
when u sign maxis i3g? wat plan? when u get the i3gs? where?
rm500 is cash rebate or cerdit into account for future deduction?
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Bro,

I too booked a unit at the Switch, Mines..Booked on the 2/08/09, but confirmed that
my name was not on the list this round. darn it. when did you book yours?
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i booked slightly later than u, 6/8/09... i think the Switch took vr less units.. according to their website, only 3 peoples get their iphone on the 1st day launch.
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QUOTE(mac.tay @ Aug 18 2009, 10:35 PM)
sure or not???

i called 123 n visit to maxis KLCC today.
all gav different story, really tulan  mad.gif

maxis KLCC said only for selected customer will entitled for rebate.
WTF~
end up said no further details about this rebate, go home wait for SMS  rclxub.gif
bro, mind to share how u get rebate?
when u sign maxis i3g? wat plan? when u get the i3gs? where?
rm500 is cash rebate or cerdit into account for future deduction?
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http://www.maxis.com.my/vip1/index.html

RRP for 3Gs 16gb is RM2490
RRP for 3Gs 32gb is RM2990

Its for selected customers only.

No contract is required for this purchase.
The RM500 rebate is off RRP and will be credited back to your monthly bill.
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QUOTE(acid_head @ Aug 18 2009, 11:13 PM)
i booked slightly later than u, 6/8/09... i think the Switch took vr less units.. according to their website, only 3 peoples get their iphone on the 1st day launch.
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Did you try to call em? I paid em a visit yesterday and the guy at the counter couldnt give me a definitive date as to when ill receive my baby...oh well...just gotta wait a little while longer i guess...
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Did you try to call em? I paid em a visit yesterday and the guy at the counter couldnt give me a definitive date as to when ill receive my baby...oh well...just gotta wait a little while longer i guess...
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i did called them this evening but the SA told me that my name was not in their 2nd batch list. They dun seems gv me a exact date when i can get it but they promise will call me immediately when mine is arrive. Well guess i can only wait
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QUOTE(acid_head @ Aug 18 2009, 11:42 PM)
i did called them this evening but the SA told me that my name was not in their 2nd batch list. They dun seems gv me a exact date when i can get it but they promise will call me immediately when mine is arrive. Well guess i can only wait
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not to worry.. i also book from SACC and they have been very kind and calling me for updates.... what they can say to me is the second batch is going to come (but not comfirm) the earliest around this end of august...

so relax and enjoy the ride...
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argghhh, i booked mine on 6th august at KLCC Maxis Centre.
They said I will get mine in a month unsure.gif
another 18 days to go.
I hope they will call me earlier since I saw the list of booking is quite thick la. icon_question.gif
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QUOTE(Siilver @ Aug 18 2009, 11:18 PM)
http://www.maxis.com.my/vip1/index.html

RRP for 3Gs 16gb is RM2490
RRP for 3Gs 32gb is RM2990

Its for selected customers only.

No contract is required for this purchase.
The RM500 rebate is off RRP and will be credited back to your monthly bill.
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so good.
but SME cust even better deal, direct cash discount on fone price...

so far i din recv SMS, oredi wrote email complain d~
selected cust is sound not fair to all cust who purchase maxis iphone 3g b4 hmm.gif
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QUOTE(mac.tay @ Aug 19 2009, 09:47 AM)
so good.
but SME cust even better deal, direct cash discount on fone price...

so far i din recv SMS, oredi wrote email complain d~
selected cust is sound not fair to all cust who purchase maxis iphone 3g b4  hmm.gif
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I believe it's selected for those who pay quite a big sum for their monthly post paid. They are wat Maxis called their valued customers. It's a way to acknowledge their contributions. If you think it's unfair, you can spend $$$ monthly and probably you are entitled for the RM500 also tongue.gif .
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i think if your monthly bill is RM1k++ a month u will get the priviledge.
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post Aug 19 2009, 10:54 AM

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QUOTE(Xonius @ Aug 19 2009, 10:35 AM)
i think if your monthly bill is RM1k++ a month u will get the priviledge.
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Its either that or you've gotta be 'loyal' to Maxis. Long term customer that is.

Both my parents has the sms and both of them have been using Maxis for more than 10 years already. Unfortunately both of them also using 3Gs already so no point. doh.gif
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Hey guys, good news.

Maxis just emailed me regarding the Prepaid package, they say currently low stock. But we can do a walk-in purchase on the 9th of September. rclxm9.gif
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QUOTE(Xonius @ Aug 19 2009, 11:02 AM)
Hey guys, good news.

Maxis just emailed me regarding the Prepaid package, they say currently low stock. But we can do a walk-in purchase on the 9th of September. rclxm9.gif
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As we can all learn from the past, it's better to take this news with a pinch of salt.
It's good news nevertheless.
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QUOTE(janson_kaniaz @ Aug 19 2009, 11:26 AM)
As we can all learn from the past, it's better to take this news with a pinch of salt.
It's good news nevertheless.
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yeah, i hope they keep to their promise though *crosses fingers*

in the email, they still blame it on "worldwide" shortage, lol.
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QUOTE(Siilver @ Aug 19 2009, 10:54 AM)
Its either that or you've gotta be 'loyal' to Maxis. Long term customer that is.

Both my parents has the sms and both of them have been using Maxis for more than 10 years already. Unfortunately both of them also using 3Gs already so no point. doh.gif
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buy la, den sell it out~
maybe sell at discount 200-300 from RRP tongue.gif
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QUOTE(mac.tay @ Aug 19 2009, 12:28 PM)
buy la, den sell it out~
maybe sell at discount 200-300 from RRP  tongue.gif
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No point. Most of them are more than willing to pay RM2990 + RM8.80 for the prepaid package due to the free 500mb a month for the whole year.
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QUOTE(janson_kaniaz @ Aug 19 2009, 10:30 AM)
I believe it's selected for those who pay quite a big sum for their monthly post paid. They are wat Maxis called their valued customers. It's a way to acknowledge their contributions. If you think it's unfair, you can spend $$$ monthly and probably you are entitled for the RM500 also  tongue.gif .
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newspaper doesn't mentioned about 'selected customer' la.
it stated existing maxis iphone 3g customer~ doh.gif
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Are you booked the iphone with prepaid package?Where you booked?

Thats mean who booked with plan will get their phone before 9th Sep?

Thanks
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QUOTE(fangcheng @ Aug 19 2009, 12:45 PM)
@Xonius

Are you booked the iphone with prepaid package?Where you booked?

Thats mean who booked with plan will get their phone before 9th Sep?

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no, i didnt book, i only asked them when can buy using the prepaid plan as a walk-in customer.
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QUOTE(Siilver @ Aug 19 2009, 12:31 PM)
No point. Most of them are more than willing to pay RM2990 + RM8.80 for the prepaid package due to the free 500mb a month for the whole year.
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my case is special.
i sign VP80 n bought 16GB iPhone 3G @RM2960 in March 2009
not sure i'm entitle or not le...

if not den i'll proceed another mobile number sign iValue 100
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QUOTE(mac.tay @ Aug 19 2009, 12:44 PM)
newspaper doesn't mentioned about 'selected customer' la.
it stated existing maxis iphone 3g customer~  doh.gif
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This is from maxis website, and i quote:

This privilege is exclusive to the adressee of this invitation.

That is to say, only selected customers are entitled for this invitation. If you don't get any sms, you are not invited.
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Yo guys I collected my iPhone already. I tell u what, don't bother waiting for the call if you have booked in July or even 1st aug when your booking is online. Just go to your service center during non peak time like 3pm with your receipt and try to collect. It's not 100% but it's worth the try. U need to first get pass those people at the door and get a number.

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