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yoyoan
post Jan 5 2011, 11:15 PM

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Hello guys, just got my SGT outright at Maxis Sunway last week after testing a unit at KLCC while contemplating. Worth the 4 hours wait I guess, because since then I have yet to use my netbook.

No issues so far with the set save for the lack of USB port, KIES and soft loudspeaker. The stock browser lag is still acceptable for me. (read somewhere because of flash, anyone knows how to turn it off?)

Enjoying it very much. Used it as my main phone for the first few days but encountered problem with contacts and messaging + the size so transferred sim card back to my old faithful phone.

Connecting to my mifi also not a problem, eventhough needs the mifi to be very close to get full bar of signal. Has a solid feel. only installed few apps and some games...especially angry birds and labyrinths, which my son enjoyed playing very much.
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post Jan 11 2011, 12:28 PM

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Sure, why not. Warranty on the set not on owner tongue.gif
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post Jan 12 2011, 10:35 AM

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Agreed.

On a side note just upgraded srock firmware from JK1 to JM 2. Now got stock calculator and the social hub. Stock browser also seems smoother.

Also, review photos after taking pictures, now got thumbnails, but none in gallery.

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post Jan 13 2011, 08:48 PM

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QUOTE(Hico @ Jan 13 2011, 08:06 PM)
are u using maxis wireless broadband or mobile internet??? i thought they mention they will only cap the speed for the wireless broadband and wont charge extra and only mobile internet will charge?? 

my place, maxis run really smooth and fast..always got H sign .. digi also stable but only got edge connection.. celcom always got problem. but really depend area i think..cant compare with other ppl.. cos different location maybe connection speed also not same..
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Last time bought Galaxy S for my wife with 12 months contract. Maxis did not seem to cap the usage nor slow down the speed. So got charged around RM300 per months. Does not seem they were interested to really monitor our usage, in fact glad if we do exceed the limit.

So now I bought Tab outright and upgraded my wireless broadband plan plus use mifi. This way, I npticed that they wont overcharge you but just slow down the speed.

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post Jan 14 2011, 07:14 PM

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QUOTE(Hico @ Jan 13 2011, 09:37 PM)
so mean wireless broadband if exceed the limit only slow down the speed but wont charge for extra.. only mobile internet will charge if using extra the limit right??? then i think really not worth if u r heavy users.. digi smartplan is much more better if got 3G connection in my place.. at least they wont charge u for overlimit..  hmm.gif too bad broadband package cant combine with call plan into one sim.. or else taking broadband package is much more worth it at least wont charge for extra usage..  blush.gif
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Yes, been using wireless broadband with Maxis for the past 3 years and they never charged me if over limit, just slow down my speed.

My wife's mobile internet always get crazy bills. Just that in my area, no competitor, HSDPA only Maxis

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post Jan 14 2011, 07:16 PM

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QUOTE(Charizard @ Jan 14 2011, 12:49 PM)
Got anyone having problem in updating the firmware? Cause i always download half way then stays at there.
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Just updated mine last fews days. No problem. Took around 30 mins
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post Jan 14 2011, 09:53 PM

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Hico, you ever browse internet using GPRS? Exactly lile that. To load a page takes a few minutes. Loading youtube videos takes forever man.


Added on January 14, 2011, 9:57 pm
QUOTE(rifhamdi @ Jan 14 2011, 08:02 PM)
My cousin works with Samsung Service and he confirmed that SGT is a considered a phone so no international warranty like all mobile phones these days. The serial no and software version determines which region the phone is from.

So we were advised not to buy phones from other regions which are not meant for ours so as not to complicate matters in case if you require assistance in warranty issues if it arisses. Play safe he said.

This is to prevent Malaysians from purchasing their sets from Indonesia or Thailand which are definitely cheaper than the ones sold locally.

Hope this info is useful...
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does these mean that non maxis sets is not malaysian set?

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post Jan 15 2011, 12:32 PM

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QUOTE(rifhamdi @ Jan 14 2011, 10:18 PM)
I think the units promoted and sold by other Telcos (Digi/Celcom) other than Maxis can be considered original units distributed (stocks taken from) by Samsung Malaysia. Likewise those units purchased directly from Samsung outlets. AP or underwater units does not apply here.

Please correct me if I am wrong. Is good for potential buyers to know what they are buying or getting themselves into.
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Okie thanks for thr clarification


Added on January 15, 2011, 12:37 pm
QUOTE(Hico @ Jan 14 2011, 10:24 PM)
ya i tried b4..cos i tried use 2G to connect internet radio..but keep buffering after play a while sad.gif

any nice internet radio app recommended??

i bought from SenQ, its ori set too..Digi and Celcom both sell ori set too.. waranty all under Samsung Malaysia..my place here some shop got AP set also..but they dun wan provide any waranty and price also cheaper rm300.. tongue.gif
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Yes same here. I only listen to internet radio if still lots of bandwidth hehe. I donot use any apps, just straight open from stock browser.

I see some sellers selling SGT at RM 2399, SME set. This means Maxis is ripping us off by selling SGT at RM 2699 outright?


Added on January 15, 2011, 12:54 pm
QUOTE(noprob @ Jan 15 2011, 12:24 PM)
How much ? I thought SGT theres no USB output ?
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SGT no USB, but they are giving away USB speakers to be used with PC , so that you could hear any sound from KIES clearly, if there's even any haha

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post Jan 16 2011, 01:02 AM

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QUOTE(Hico @ Jan 15 2011, 03:40 PM)
do u mean u go to the website for internet radio?? any nice web for tat???
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Try this: http://internet-live-radio.blogspot.com
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post Jan 16 2011, 01:13 AM

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QUOTE(rifhamdi @ Jan 15 2011, 10:37 PM)

Anyway, for RM2,699 it comes bundled with a wireless 3G ZTE camera (SIM card enable/activated) worth about RM900++ as I was told. Still trying to sell mine for RM430. Any takers? icon_idea.gif

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Damn it, I just bought two weeks ago outright at Maxis and all I got was their paper bag. No camera whatso doh.gif ever
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post Jan 16 2011, 04:09 PM

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QUOTE(sphiroth @ Jan 16 2011, 01:24 PM)
I can assure you that in the next week/month there will always be a better offer. It always like that for electronic gadget. My advice, don't bother to compare. laugh.gif Anyway, no regret of paying a bit more to be the among the 1st to have this great device. thumbup.gif


Added on January 16, 2011, 1:26 pm

I assume you are not using the latest firmware since you can still root using the z4root.
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Yeah still no regrets. There's always something new to be done with the Tab. I guess maybe it is because of the portability.

Benny88, any solid reason for us to root? Was thinking to root to gain access to paid apps. My sons like using this device to practice maths.


Added on January 16, 2011, 4:11 pm
QUOTE(noprob @ Jan 16 2011, 03:36 PM)
Does it have earphone in the standard package sgt if bought w maxis ?
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yes bro and a one of a kind charger. Quite weird but I also use it to charge my mifi

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post Jan 22 2011, 07:19 PM

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QUOTE(turbocharged @ Jan 22 2011, 12:47 PM)
anyone knows where i can give it a try? seen in maxis/digi center only dummy set. the size is good though.

how's the mp3 quality ? ok?
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try Maxis KLCC, there's a demo unit near the customer service area


Added on January 22, 2011, 7:39 pm
QUOTE(Irhe21 @ Jan 22 2011, 05:38 PM)
What apps do u all like with SGT?  i dont know what to install
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unblock me, maths work out, color me notes

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