Quite true

currently the cheapest no doubt is import from US.
if you want to wait for official release, well its not very far since they ald promise to release on christmas, but dont expect US pricing.

The argument about the 16GB data storage limitation is endless in this thread. I personally think we all know these limitations (which are very obvious) but I also think that each and every Nexus buyers buy a Nexus device simply for the software updates. IMO, top spec phone (hardware) but with shitty software support is not going to get my buying vote as I have enough experience dealing with these phones. I've bought my iPhone 3GS because of that and would like to try android for once with Nexus devices.

On the other hand, S3 is a fantastic phone, there is no denying on that fact.

This post has been edited by Icehart: Dec 19 2012, 04:44 PM

I remember someone who used comgateway services before and the cost come up to about USD $37 for two units of Nexus 4 shipment. Since hopshopgo is also by comgateway, the cost should be more or less the same.

You register for an account with them and they'll give you a USA address (since Google Play only ships to US address). Then you use VPN or proxy (VPN Preferred) to buy via credit card and ship to the US address given. If you don't have credit card, you can ask comgateway to buy for you, but they charge you 10% of the total cost.

Once arrived at the US address, they'll send you an email. You then request for shipment to your house address. They charge by weight or volumetric weight. Check the cost here: http://www.comgateway.com/2012/red3.calculator.do?l=en&c=MY

It's better if you have bulk, like at least 2-3 units then can share shipping charges together. First initial charges charged by comgateway is quite expensive also.

for those who bought from overseas
can I know whether if they charge ur card after order
or when ur unit shipped?

Uh huh, out of stock again in US Google Store.

Yes. But to be able to make purchases from Google Store, you need Google Wallet. Make sure you got that ready.
Once your item arrived at the warehouse, cgw will email you all the details.

The shipment from cgw to Malaysia, with express shipping (free upgrade), take 3-4 business days. Actually it took 2 days to arrive to SZB, but it took 2 days for custom to clear.

Or you can refer to Dark Devon or Shirogawa's thread.

This post has been edited by Icehart: Dec 22 2012, 09:41 PM

Yes but depends on your luck. Some reported here cleared without the need to apply for permit. Some requires permit. In event permit is required, it is RM 100 for three phones. So reduce your cost, better bring in three phones, either by bulk or bring it in and sell them here (I'm sure they'll fetch a good price).

Can always arrange for bulk.
But now US also sold out already.
Have to wait till next year.

Hopefully.
I also waiting for the restock to get my hands on 3 Nexus devices.

pay extra to dhl ask them do on ur behalf

lol
which iphone u sold? 16 or 32gb?

Wow, thanks Stringfellow. Bring much hope to us

I agree with you. Even when I try to recommend to my friends for RM 1,599, they'll say better buy S3 at Rm 1,699.

That is quite true. Even I myself will not consider this phone despite how great it's spec is, if not because of the Nexus badge.

This one is US set? Wow, bravo to you.

Huh? really?
That means we have to go exchange the sim card?
Is it the same as sim used in iPhone 5?

Thank you. Didn't knew about this.