I've placed a booking for the Apple's White 32GB iPhone 3G(s). After sending in the booking application, received a SMS from Maxis.

Content is: RM0 Thank yu for booking an iPhone 3G S. Ref No. XXXXXXXXXX. Pls pay RM200 deposit: Maxis (whatever centre that yu chose) by XX/XX/XX (date that yu chose). Check email and print confirmation email.

Regards, Joey

If not sure about it. From my personal thinking, the introduction of Apple's 3G(s) is really killing the 3G.

Anyway, I'm new in this Apple iPhone thread. Will be jumping in this bandwagon soon.

This post has been edited by Joey Christensen: Jul 15 2009, 04:57 PM

Oh~~~Still to no avail?

Actually I bought it on impulsive instinct. Didn't really read or do research on it. I've heard some news regarding the latest iPhone, nevertheless, I purely bought it because of the DESIGN.

Purely on design, nothing much, nothing less.

Regards, I'm book marking this thread for convenience sake. Hope yu guys will help me out. Thank yu.

Regards, Joey

Looks a bit tensed up after "teikwing" taken a swing...Anyway, back on track.

Alright, from my understanding, for the 12 months tie-in with Maxis with Value1 package, to put it simple, at the end of the month I should be paying RM100+RM8 (SMS add-on)? Total of RM108 per month? (Let's say I'm not exceeding the air time limit)

What about the Data Plan? I'm currently using The Value Plan RM50. Been with Maxis for some time. I'm more concern on the end month bill. I wouldn't want to be jumpy after seeing my bill, do yu?

Regards, Joey

p.s: I'm a simple user. Monthly calls had been approx. RM50 to RM80 on calls and SMS all this while. I'm those conventional phone users-calls/SMS/MMS. Surfing the Net using iPhone is a new experience to me. So, I might be You Tube-ing a bit...any ideas?

This post has been edited by Joey Christensen: Jul 15 2009, 05:38 PM

"raptar_eric",

Ya, I understood the SMS charges. What I'm concern more is the Plan that suits my usage. 500 SMS'es for me, would be considered heavy. I might range myself about 300 SMS'es per month.

Regards, Joey

p.s: If I'm not mistaken, it's Maxis to Maxis for RM0.10/SMS

This post has been edited by Joey Christensen: Jul 15 2009, 05:42 PM

It's kind of a question on why would Maxis implement the RM8 charges for the SMS. Why wouldn't they stamp it together with the call rates?

For simplicity sake, I understand. But why? RM8 for SMS is just a little bit arkward.

Regards, Joey

p.s:Come to think of it, why would Maxis milking away my RM8?

This post has been edited by Joey Christensen: Jul 16 2009, 09:54 AM

1. is 333 mins of free calls is sufficient for you? (0.15cents per minute for extra calls made)
I think it's sufficient. I'm not of a chatter box anyway.

2. do you have any supplementary lines or plan to have one soon? (iValue is a standalone plan and is not allowed not pair with any supp lines)
Nope. I'm going solo on this. Period.

3. do you SMS a lot? (iValue has separate SMS charges, 10cents per SMS is quite expensive IMO)
As per my reply earlier, RM8 for 500 SMS is deemed a little too much for me.

4. if you're comfortable with the plan you're on now, just get the iData RM50 or RM30 (allows you moderate usage of data per month, as number of apps on iPhone utilise data usage) or else get the phone through the Hotlink plan, no strings attached.
iData RM50 or RM30...sounds right to me. Fits my usage pattern too. I might be hooked with the Apps provided. Hahaha~~~
Hotlink? As in pre paid? Nope. Post paid is fine with me.

So, the question is: How much is the total for my monthly bill? RM100 (call credits)+RM8 (SMS)+RM50 (data)= Approx. RM158 per month?

Thanks for your prompt reply. Keep up the good work, "teikwing". Appreciate your help.

Regards, Joey

p.s: I'm more into "Ringgit"and "Sen" talk.

This post has been edited by Joey Christensen: Jul 15 2009, 05:57 PM

Morning. I've yet to pay the RM200 deposit. Planned to pay it (the deposit) by cash tomorrow.

My question is, I want to complete the getting an iPhone 3G(s) cycle. Not outright buying it off though. Hence, how much do I need to pay on the very day I pick up the iPhone? Just want to make sure I bring sufficient cash to settle everything in one shot.

Regards, Joey

Meaning to say I'm gonna carry loads of cash to pay the balance on the very day? OMAI~~~

Regards, Joey

This post has been edited by Joey Christensen: Jul 16 2009, 10:17 AM