The answer is imposibble... Wanna get iPhone 4 without contract. Celcom got one. But need to purchased their Xpax prepaid number first. And topup RM50. Then you can get iPhone 4 without contract.

Thanks everyone for answering my question.....At least now im not confused anymore......btw, wats a MEP shop?sorry again for the noob question......

It's possible to buy a Maxis iphone without contract but you have to get lucky. Better buy from Celcom with Xpax prepaid number. You can always replace with your own SIM if you don't need the data.

but i heard that it can be purchased outright via Hotlink plans 

Now try to hunt awhile for this matter. Thanks. 

MEP say need to sign contract. May i know 1GB data usage is that enough for those normal whatapps, facebook, msn, skype, check email, normal internet surfing? 

thats iphone 4.
Model number ended with LL.
it's refurbish.

yes why not ?
they just change the front and back plate 
there are 2 definitions for LL
1. American unlocked units
2. refurbish set. If i am not mistaken i saw some ppl posted before it start with 5k and ended with LL

and you tends to get a yellowish/warmer screen

i went thru several RMA at QCD Tagore and i can tell you the process flow is as below

1. walk-in, take a number and wait
2. when it is your turn, hand over the phone and mention the problem, my case is mostly home button
3. they will not troubleshoot the home button but will straight away take out a black box from their drawer
4. they start checking your unit, from the earphone hole (water damage), sim card tray, and open up back panel to check battery.
5. scan the barcode on the black box
6. hand the replacement set and ask you to do your own checking
7. if everything is ok, you can sign the replacement acceptance and you are good to go.

and you can check the warranty at selfservice webpage and it will show the remaining period from your set.
and they are always advise us to extend waranty by buying applecare which cost you SGD 99.00 for an extra one year. Personally i think it worth.

As any iPhone send in for repair (out-of-warranty), they will charge a fixed amount of SGD 350.00 for whatever replacemen (cracked screen, dead battery, and etc etc)

http://www.chipmunk.nl/klantenservice/applemodel.html

funny url but it is a good one to know more about ur iDevice/Mac by keying serial number

you maybe lucky if they are replacing you a non-yellowish one. but definitely the serial number will change to differentiate your unit from new one.

no need to bring any box/receipt/proof of purchase/owner
as they only recognised the phone itself, not the owner

http://www.chipmunk.nl/klantenservice/applemodel.html

funny url but it is a good one to know more about ur iDevice/Mac by keying serial number

you maybe lucky if they are replacing you a non-yellowish one. but definitely the serial number will change to differentiate your unit from new one.

no need to bring any box/receipt/proof of purchase/owner
as they only recognised the phone itself, not the owner

Some other useful information

While the last 3 digits of iPhone serial number are indicative of color and size, the 3-digit should be read together to determine which generation, size and color of iPhone. Here’s the list of possible iPhone models:

VR0 (iPhone 2G Silver 4GB)
WH8 (iPhone 2G Silver 8GB)
0KH (iPhone 2G Silver 16GB)
Y7H (iPhone 3G Black 8GB)
Y7K (iPhone 3G Black 16GB)
3NP (iPhone 3GS Black 16GB)
3NR (iPhone 3GS Black 32GB)
3NQ (iPhone 3Gs White 16GB)
3NS (iPhone 3Gs White 32GB)
A4S (iPhone 4 Black 16GB)
A4T (iPhone 4 Black 32GB)

i think you can google for alot yellowish and normal screen comparison
the difference is, i can say very obvious

and remember check other features if working correctly...if not u have to wait wait wait for another set >< sometimes it will make u headache of waiting n waiting...Lol

for me is OK, as i going to purchase the ACPP
the home button for iPhone 4 is really a headache so i may replace my own unit if my home button malfunction again

do check:
- sound
- camera AF
- earphone

and you can also double matching your IMEI with the one on simcard tray

my replacement unit have a great battery life now   

depend on how hardcore the user is.
dont press too hard when you jailbreaking while enter DFU mode

that one only MAXIS can give you answer 

Yeah, only Maxis will decide whether to replace you another one or not. As long as the set functions correctly, then you are SAFE. Lol. If not, problems will keep strike you. Haha. THe most important thing is follow the instructions during jailbreak. =)

Local sets got AppleCare meh? @@ like cant apply ... unless ur contract is 2 years u get 2 years warranty for the local phone.

I think if warranty ends then no more repair or replacement le...for sure, one year is included for replacement. like SG set can apply for the applecare lor...cos its under apple international warranty...2 years warranty details nid ask professional here...or any Maxis staffs....hehehe I also not sure.

from the email i receive from Apple SG. it is clearly stated that repair will not be carried out at their level so they can only provide replacement unit.

but for Msia telco, it is from Brightstar. and only those signup iPhone 3G with maxis can give you the answer for 2nd year services.

Brightstar now is not only distro for BB, also for motorola and apple iphone as well

Yea. So its not charged as our data right?