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tnsai
post Sep 13 2009, 05:13 PM

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Just ordered mine today at Maxis Gardens.. they told me 1 month.. heh being someone who've been waiting patiently for console launches etc etc all my life, 1 month wait is not too bad.. I asked them if that was just a rough estimation.. they said no.. and even asked me to walk-in and collect after 1 month if I haven't got a SMS yet.

Oh and "curse you all" for ensnaring me with getting an IPhone (especially after the free one I got from my cousin got f**cked up by the restore thing)

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post Sep 13 2009, 10:02 PM

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Actually I think the only reason that Locking the phones is justified in some countries or for some telcos is because the cost of the phone that you have to pay...

Like when I was studying in UK... some of the locked phones that were sold are really cheap.. so I guess they want you to keep to their service etc else they'll lose money on the phone..

In Malaysia.. the IPhone isn't really a
""OMG huge discount!! ", so I guess they don't really need to lock it to their network.
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post Sep 14 2009, 08:59 AM

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QUOTE(davidmak @ Sep 14 2009, 07:54 AM)
Same here, I booked mine on the 23rd of September (Sunday). Feels like giving a run and get another phone.
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It seems for Maxis, its a pretty consistent 1 month wait.. I've been to two Maxis centers to ask.. one of those Maxis approve retailrers(?) and hotline and they are all pretty sure on the 1 month wait.. so, give it a full month guys.. (i just booked yesterday myself... so I myself hope its only a1 month wait hehe)
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post Sep 14 2009, 12:38 PM

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Hmm that is kinda why I also went to Maxis center to order.. also add to the fact I don't really like Machines because of their staff.. most of them are either clueless or clueless+lannsi(for some reason, they think working in mac store makes them high-class)

This is of course speaking from my own experience out of a few Machines store I went to (to buy my various ipods)... but if I had to choose one, it would be BU new wing one..

Seriously.. being a staff in Apple or one of their "genius" bar you are just being at the bottom of the IT food chain.. why so lannsi for what I also don't understand.
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post Sep 14 2009, 12:55 PM

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QUOTE(nokia2003 @ Sep 14 2009, 12:51 PM)
well back in malaysia, i patronised machines (and other equivalent apple resellers locally) regularly as i couldn't afford buying them, i thought the least i could do is to experience apple products on hand.

they are not at all "lansi" as portrayed by you to be honest.

either you have incredibly high expectation of them or overly conscious or how the /k/ would call it; face problem
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Hmm I guess our opinions differ I guess, the only good "Mac stores" I've been too are overseas where the people are both helpful and friendly.


"and other equivalent apple resellers locally"

You see, I agree on this too.. some apple resellers (not machines) are more down to earth and friendly.. its just some Machines and as I said the only one I found that was helpful and friendly was the one in the new wing of BU..

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post Sep 15 2009, 03:17 PM

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QUOTE(Iroci @ Sep 15 2009, 02:54 PM)
if prepaid package does not appear in half october i will decide to burn my money at PC Hardware n wait next gen iPhone with 1 GHz or dual core Proc n will buy it in Arab Saudi...hahaha...since maxis services is very poor...until now they still make i3GS ad even they have a lot booking list n low of stock.
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Eh, I think this is how everybody does business? I mean, during those major console launches in other countries, stocks are usually low.. but that doesn't stop those stores or the companies themselves advertising those consoles for sale etc.

So far the Maxis centers I've been to, put the message "Out of Stock"..
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post Sep 15 2009, 04:01 PM

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QUOTE(akira @ Sep 15 2009, 03:42 PM)
I have ordered an Iphone 16GB from Maxis last week and will collect the unit somewhere next week. Do you think that Maxis will give me the 3.1 firmware or the old 3.01. If it is 3.1, then maybe I cancel the purchase.

Pls advise. Thanks.
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1 week?? ohmy.gif 3GS? Did they tell you to come in a week?


I'm genuinely curious.

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post Sep 16 2009, 08:51 AM

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Booked min one 13th September tongue.gif at MidValley Gradends. Its going to be a long wait..... but I'm kind of used to it I guess.. I have made a few months pre-booking before for many of my stuff... (Star wars lightsabers, props, collectibles, Gaming consoles .. )

So, I generally believe good things come to those who wait biggrin.gif ... of course with the Maxis center guy saying (if you have not received a SMS after 1 month.. walk-in).. I'll hold them to that and I'll give them hell for it..
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post Sep 18 2009, 06:27 PM

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QUOTE(jasjay8708 @ Sep 18 2009, 06:03 PM)
hi there,
i book 2 unit of white 16g froom pavilian, at 27-08-09,
until today finally get 1 phone call...
but just to inform me my i3gs will delay 2 week.....\
thats it..!!!!! stux&%$# maxis.
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Lol you guys are making me worried about my order which i only placed on the 13th September happy.gif

ah well

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post Sep 23 2009, 11:53 AM

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Hey, do you guys know if its possible to (upon collecting my IPhone) to pay some of the balance in cash and some in card? The question is actually more like if Maxis Centers allow you to do that ?
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post Sep 23 2009, 05:57 PM

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Bleh I booked mine on 13th September ... though seriously its not looking hopeful that I will get it in a month, judging by the stories on here..
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post Sep 28 2009, 02:47 PM

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Heh, although I booked on 13th September, decided to go try my luck at Maxis Center Gardens... no dice.. continue waiting tongue.gif

16 days for me to wait till the time is up for them biggrin.gif
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post Sep 28 2009, 04:39 PM

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So, whats the email needed to bombard them with? I better keep it ready hehe 16days is not a long time before I might have to start screaming at them biggrin.gif
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post Sep 28 2009, 06:06 PM

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QUOTE(mememe12 @ Sep 28 2009, 05:17 PM)
Maxis Contact us Page
* if not mistaken.. then hp number there need to be 012 - 1111000 if not, the page will show error and all the complain words u type will be gone..

i just received a call from Maxis, the girl nicely told me that there might be a 45 days delay.. (i tot that she ask me to collect iphone).. after i heard of the delay.. my mood straight turn to  vmad.gif  mad.gif .... i F her saying that
- according to the form, waiting period is 30days, i expect no longer than that
- maxis offer any type of compensation? since u cannot make it within 30days.. and we paid deposit for the phone.. we commit.. u cant?
- by 1-Oct, i will straight go to Maxis Centre and ask for my phone
- a lot people are getting their iphone even for those that booked after me
- stop telling me that Iphone is worldwide shortage, nationwide shortage, overbook..
- if overbook, dont advertise!!!
- there is no point of calling me and tell me that i cant get my phone on 1-Oct !!
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Its a bit more complicated for me as well, because I subscribed to the IValue under a totally new number and to get the number I wanted, I had to get a temporary SIM-card that costs me rm30 (for 30days - basically its a basic service sim) .. the woman at the counter assured me that it would only take 30days , so if my phone doesn't turn up then, I'm going to make lots and lots of nice.. to the point I will make sure when I am at the Maxis Gardens, I will make a loud enough noise, so that any potential IPhone customers will know how shitty they are with handling the orders .... of course that is just what I will do, but for now they have not driven me over the edge yet biggrin.gif and thanks for the contact info.

Another thing, is there any way to check my status without actually going to the maxis center? The reason is.. they said they would call/sms me but as I mentioned this is under a separate line, and although I reminded them to SMS me on my original line, I worry that their incompetence would make them ignore that request and just keep calling or SMS on my unused new sim-card ..

Seriously, Maxis should have an online checking system..

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post Sep 28 2009, 06:23 PM

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Probably, I've actually been thinking of upgrading to the 32GB one, but I don't know a if a switch like that would just confuse them and make me wait even longer ..
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post Sep 28 2009, 09:38 PM

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QUOTE(henry_1984 @ Sep 28 2009, 09:28 PM)
I also will go to try and ask my phone status. Hopefully dun disappoint me. Pls.....

Booked on: 13th September
Venue: The Garden
ETA Collection: 30 days
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Hey man, if you successfully get it, then let me know yeah? hehe I will go and chase them and say
"I KNOW OF A GUY WHO BOOKED ON 13TH SEPT AS WELL AND GOT HIS IPHONE WHERE IS MINE!??!?!?!"
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post Sep 28 2009, 10:01 PM

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QUOTE(henry_1984 @ Sep 28 2009, 09:47 PM)
Haha....tnsai, of coz if i got it i will let u know, but let's see our luck tomorrow. Good Luck tnsai and good luck to me too!!!
However, If u got yours tomorrow, i will sure questioning & smacks them kao kao!!! Hahaha..... : )
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Nolar :/ not going tomorrow, got work haha.. but Friday I'll surely be going to Midvalley as company asking me to go to this Java-related event there.. I'll give it a check then
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post Sep 29 2009, 10:53 AM

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QUOTE(jlj @ Sep 29 2009, 10:21 AM)
Collected the iPhone yesterday, never connect/sync with PC at all. Just switched on and to our surprise in the App store someone’s itune a/c has already login. At the bottom there “Account: ****@gmail.com”. The maxis staff unwrapped and unboxed the iPhone in front of us and she activated it on the spot. Could we have gotten a refurbished/secondhand unit?

Our suspicion arose because there has been a mistake on the booking date, my brother and I booked the iPhone on the 27 of August and due to some misunderstanding between the centre staffs they cancel our booking halfway through the waiting period, our booking is not in the system when we demand for the iPhone on the 26 of Sept since is already 30 days. They have iPhones arrived on the day but they told us all had already been tagged with customer names. However, they assure us on the spot that they will follow up with Headquarter and arrange a special unit for us by next week. Indeed they managed to give us the phone yesterday after I received a call in the morning that the special arranged iPhone is here. Could the ‘special’ unit be none other then a refurbished/secondhand unit? Hope you guys can share your thoughts.
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Hmmm, I'm not sure, it could be the act of activation (using ITunes) could have imported the Itunes account from that PC .. I could be wrong but I think thats what actually happens.. perhaps you could do a hard reset (clearing all the settings - but not sure if you do this you need to activate again or not) and then connect to ITunes and activate again and see if the account settings from your ITunes would be put into the phone?

Again, someone with more knowledge might be able to offer a less troublesome way to find out.
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post Sep 29 2009, 12:12 PM

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QUOTE(earl-ku @ Sep 29 2009, 12:05 PM)
it is a norm for Apple to ship out refurbish unit as new, this is a norm ... replacing all wear and tear parts will deem the unit as new ...
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That might be, but would they not do a reset and clear the settings on the phone? Maybe, maybe not.. I think it is better to consider all options.. perhaps the original poster could let us know the email address of the account? So when some of us who goes and activate the phone see the same email on the phone then we know it could be because of the activation..?
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post Sep 29 2009, 01:33 PM

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QUOTE(earl-ku @ Sep 29 2009, 12:16 PM)
i would say its actually ok if the unit is unboxed with the plastic seal in front of him ... but yeah if u pay a brand new price u expect the unit to be BRAND new rite ... but the activation from the itune will not do that i believe ...

but i am a noob with iphone dont trust me ...
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Yeah, i'm not that sure myself if ITunes will do that, well anyways, its a good heads-up , for anybody getting their IPhone soon (or later), after activation, do remember to check out your IPhone and check out the ITunes account thing.. not sure about IPhone but on the IPoT , if you go into

Settings -> Store, you would see the account name there...

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