Thanks mates. This is what I did. Yesterday got iPhone 4 from Digi from Solaris SohoKL Mont Kiara. Today read forum.

Didn't want to wait or take the chance for Malaysia case program to come, which it may never.

I made an iTunes Store Singapore account using my name but my uncle's Singapore address. Used the iPhone Case Program app on the iPhone 4, selected InCase Snap Smoke, which I think is nice, after looking at YouTube reviews. There was the final step of entering name and address, I used same as my iTunes Store Singapore account with my name my uncle's Singapore address.

It said Thank You, and will be shipped 1-3 weeks time. Email will be sent to etc. etc. when shipped. No confirmation email of order yet. Not sure if I will get it, not sure if it will work, but so far, well, give it a shot, Apple promised me a free case... Grrr LOL

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Added on September 25, 2010, 11:55 pmAgreed, especially No. 5 and 7.


This post has been edited by nvidia2006: Sep 25 2010, 11:55 PM

Woot got my order acknowledgement, here's what it looks like (of course nicer formatting, I just copied and pasted the text)... I've hidden my personal information, of course. Now to wait. I won't buy a case in the meantime, I have PowerSupport front antiglare and back clear screen protectors on it. Machines has a wide range of cases, but nothing I personally liked, I'm quite picky, plus maybe can get this free, Machines KLCC has a range of iPhone4 cases, but no InCase brand so far, AFAIK. This of course may change over time as more cases may come in, iPhone4 being just launched in Malaysia.


Apple Store
Order Acknowledgment
Hello XXXXXX,

Thank you for shopping the Apple Online Store. We are processing your order now. Visit online Order Status to view up-to-date order details and track your shipment. Log in to make changes to your order.

Best regards,
The Apple Store Team

Order Number:
XXXXXX

Order Date:
25/09/2010

Shipment Information
You selected to ship your items as they become available. We will let you know by email after your order ships.

Delivery Note:
Most shipments require a signature on delivery.

Shipping Address:
XXXXXX

Order Details
Product Name
Product Number
Unit Price
Qty
Subtotal

INCASE SNAP CASE IPHONE 4 - SMOKE-ZML
H2326ZM/A
S$0.00
1
S$0.00
Ships:
18/10/2010
Delivers:
20/10/2010

Subtotal S$0.00
Sales Tax S$0.00

Total Price
S$0.00

Additional Information
For details on order status, canceling items, shipping and delivery, returns, and more, please visit online help. Or call 1800-692-7753, Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-6 p.m.. Please have your Order Number available.

This order is subject to Apple's Sales and Refunds Policy.
Privacy Policy

Billing Address:
XXXXXX

Purchase Order Number:
XXXXXX

Delivery Time Frames
Standard Shipping:
Delivery within 1-2 business days (after shipment).

This post has been edited by nvidia2006: Sep 26 2010, 12:23 AM

I was so happy I had to put the whole thing. ...Digi unit. Got yesterday morning (see my previous post) ...Anyway I've reduced the text size of the order status post.

This post has been edited by nvidia2006: Sep 26 2010, 12:24 AM

Hi, you do not need credit card. You go to iTunes. Change country to Singapore. Choose a FREE app from the app store. Click to download the app. It will ask you to sign up. Then at the step of the payment options choose "none". This is the way to not have to enter any credit card information.

Good luck

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Added on September 27, 2010, 2:27 amI used Singapore iTunes account, Singapore address. This is for Digi iPhone 4 bought a few days ago (Friday).

This post has been edited by nvidia2006: Sep 27 2010, 02:28 AM

Apple says it is shipping!
(This is Digi unit bought on Friday but claimed through Singapore iTunes Store app and sent to Singapore address)

We are pleased to inform you that one or more of your items has shipped. Please see the details of the shipment below. If you ordered more than one item, they may ship separately.
- The Apple Store

Carrier Name
DHL Global Mail
Delivers by
01/10/2010

INCASE SNAP CASE IPHONE 4 - SMOKE-ZML
1
Part Number: H2326ZM/A

This post has been edited by nvidia2006: Sep 27 2010, 04:52 PM

Must use Singapore iTunes Store to find Apple Case Program app.

Anyone got the following INCASE model yet? When did you submit your claim through iPhone app?

So far case hasn't arrived at my uncle's place in Singapore. Malaysian Digi unit. Here's an extract of the shipping notice:

Ordered on 25/09/2010
Shipped on: 27/09/2010
DHL Global Mail
Delivers by
01/10/2010
Items in Your Shipment
INCASE SNAP CASE IPHONE 4 - SMOKE-ZML

Here's the publicly accessible link to track the shipment... No change from above
http://store.apple.com/go/sg/vieworder//WR...SG-A10000085057

I think it is a bit chaotic still for Apple maybe everyone rushing at last minute to claim their free case, at first when I ordered through the iPhone app they said 1-3 weeks shipping time, then on 27th Sep I got the notice it shipped, but until now hasn't arrived yet.

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Added on October 5, 2010, 11:21 pmMine hasn't arrived yet... But my uncle says he hasn't checked his mailbox today. He checked yesterday, nothing.

I know, I need to be more patient. LOL FREE CASE GIMEMEE GIMEE GIMMEE

This post has been edited by nvidia2006: Oct 5 2010, 11:21 PM

But there is no tracking number for my delivery? I can't find it anywhere.

Yah. I give them one more day (tomorrow) then will call Apple Store Singapore for info. Hopefully can somehow call Singapore 1800 Apple Store number from here.

Thanks.

This post has been edited by nvidia2006: Oct 5 2010, 11:29 PM

Thanks mates my uncle just checked and texted it has arrived... Yeah... That's how Apple operates outside Malaysia. Not f***ed up like here in Malaysia. Bloody Digi and Maxis. Not even bothered to implement the free cases even though Apple outside of Malaysia seems willing to help with that. WTF mate. Steve Jobs promised, and Steve Jobs delivered. That's how it's done, DIGI AND MAXIS...!!!

I switched to Digi a few months ago, I have many reasons why I am never going back to Maxis. They try to show they are the "best" and "premium" telco but it's all a sham. Look at the iPhone 4 launch event. What a nightmare. I walked into a Digi store on Friday 24th Sep morning, BOOM! within 15 minutes I was out the door with my new iPhone 4. Fair enough I was there from 7.30am but by 10am when they opened (Digi Centre Solaris Mont Kiara) there were only about 30 people in the queue.

Maxis tried to have a big spectacular event but they cut the budget by not having it at KLCC convention centre or something like that and it bit them in the a** including all the supposed pre-booking time slots which was all screwed up anyways.

BTW anyways my uncle will send by registered mail. Hope that's good enough, speed not too important, arriving safely is.

Now of course, we depend on the good ol' Pos Malaysia. Hope they don't drop the ball on this one. Ah well...

This post has been edited by nvidia2006: Oct 6 2010, 12:41 AM

Chill bro at least not 2 to 3 weeks time. I don't think it comes from Singapore, I think it is sent from China.

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Added on October 6, 2010, 7:33 pmYou should get it around 12th of October.

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Added on October 6, 2010, 7:34 pmBecause Maxis is screwed up. Plain and simple. One place say this, the other that, all kelam kabut.

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Added on October 6, 2010, 7:35 pmWhy need proof? IIRC you said cannot claim bumper through Apple Case Program? The story is quite different now, no?

The point is push Maxis as hard as possible. Don't be an a**hole, just be firm. If Maxis Centre willing to help, eventually hopefully they will. Ask to speak to a manager if needed.

This post has been edited by nvidia2006: Oct 6 2010, 07:48 PM

You gotta understand, maybe I'm being too blunt, but Maxis is quite dysfunctional nowadays. Not that they are totally hopeless, it's just that weird stuff like this happens where they don't give free cases when you can actually claim them through Apple, plus some Maxis places saying something others aren't.

My tests with iPhone4 on Digi is as follows: DeathGrip will drop service by about 1 bar. So, if you have 2 bars, it will go down to 1 bar, maybe No Service. But if you have 3 bars or higher there should be no problem. Obviously signal strength is usually better if 3G is off, signal strength usually lower when 3G is on.

More objectively, if you turn on Field Test mode on iPhone4 with iOS 4.1, you'll see a -10 to -25 dB drop in the signal. Max signal I have got (5 bar indicative) is about -60 dB . Worst signal (but still 1 bar and can maintain service and 3G data usage) is -115 dB.

Interestingly, I find the antenna is actually improved, because previously with iPhone 3GS on Digi and Maxis at a KLCC shop when inside the shop and storeroom virtually no signal goes through. Non-DeathGrip, the iPhone 4 can hold 1 bar at 3G mode and receive SMS, calls, download 3G data in most cases.

What I have found more or less confirms the investigations done at Anandtech: http://www.anandtech.com/show/3794/the-iphone-4-review/2

So, in summary, I advise, if you are regularly in places where you have 3-5 bars in 3G or 2G, whichever you usually use, then DeathGrip may not be a problem.

However, I imagine, for most of us this is not always the experience.

So a case, like Anandtech shows, should only cause DeathGrip signal loss by -10 dB max which should solve most problems.

Thus, to cut a long story short, you should get a case. If you are on Digi do follow the instructions here to try to claim your free case. Good luck

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Added on October 7, 2010, 9:08 amHopefully there will be no problems with my case, and the process of my uncle sending it from Singapore to here by registered mail.

I think the improvement (besides protection and prevention of scratches) will be where I experience the sudden signal reduction, which is when I hold it in my left hand to do 3G data stuff.

Also the case may help when I use the phone in my right hand when talking, so I won't "accidentally" touch the sensitive spot which maybe, maybe, will reduce call quality.

This post has been edited by nvidia2006: Oct 7 2010, 09:13 AM

Hey there... Using InCase Snap Smoke, when viewing the front, I can only see the chrome of the top and bottom metal band.

Hi only screen protectors stuck on phone - PowerSupport AntiGlare on front, PowerSupport clear on back

Photos attached of the InCase Snap Smoke on iPhone 4, should answer your questions.

For others reading, the back side of the case actually is a little more transparent than in the photo.
See the online reviews of it for clearer pics and video of the case.

This post has been edited by nvidia2006: Oct 17 2010, 11:38 PM

Tough choice. I would use the Incase though, protect from falls, etc.

Yup, my photo was of my free case - the Incase Snap Smoke.

In general I support your intention, maybe also you can have like a "successful bumper claims" list in your sig so people are more aware? Just an idea. Positive feedback / success stories will further your cause.

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Added on October 20, 2010, 10:39 pmI think everyone should continue to claim their free case if possible, assuming it is genuinely bought before Sep 30. Maxis and Digi what happened to you *sigh* ?!!

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Added on October 20, 2010, 10:42 pmOne thing I found is the case has quite a tight fit... Putting it on is okay, however taking it off seems a bit tough, I will just leave it on for now, don't want to kacau it too much at this stage. Overall happy with it.

This post has been edited by nvidia2006: Oct 20 2010, 10:42 PM

Strange, mine fits fine, I even have screen protector on the back. Press it a bit harder?
I like mine... Putting it on is okay, taking it off could be a little tricky though.

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Added on October 21, 2010, 10:37 pmUnless you stick anything thicker than normal back glass screen protector, I think it should fit fine.

Your phone has something thicker (carbon thingy) so yeah, it may not fit, as we know.

But for cute_boboi ... I think just press a little harder and it will "click" on the sides to cover the metal part...
Unless it is a defective case.

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Added on October 21, 2010, 10:41 pmSee my photos on this post for Incase Snap Smoke, how it looks after fitting it:
http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1509871/+775

Maybe that will help...

This post has been edited by nvidia2006: Oct 21 2010, 10:42 PM

Hmm... Well sorry to hear this, it seems like you may have got a dodgy case.