we'll probably get some imports here in Malaysia (once they figure out how to remove sim lock ) for around RM 2000 because i think the price is actually more around $600 US...


i dont agree with you about the N series being better than the iPhone!!!!!

This post has been edited by groucho: Jun 4 2007, 04:30 PM

aaah. ok i misunderstood you
i agree

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Added on June 7, 2007, 9:34 pmthere is still hope you us here in msia yet though,

apparently it will be available prepaid. therefore import import, unlock and then use with local service provider XD.

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Added on June 7, 2007, 9:37 pmwhat "malaysia version" ?????????

there are no different versions! apart from different sized of HD !!

its probably not even going to be officially released here for a loooooong time. we'll just get imports like always.

This post has been edited by groucho: Jun 7 2007, 09:37 PM

this is from engadget, and should clear up some speculation and rumors that have been flying around.......

lots of comments have been made in this thread with no proof, here's whay we do know from a leaked training manual.


Here's some dirt that's sure to heat up the iPhone debates over the next 20 days. According to alleged scans from the "iPhone Sales Training Workbook," we're seeing a vast array of features that we were already fully aware of, but here's the skinny on what you may have not known until now:

* No one-touch dialing (two touches at a minimum)
* Vibrate mode is included
* Voice dialing is not mentioned as a feature, though it's not specifically excluded either
* Users can have a voice conversation whilst browsing the web "when WiFi access is available"
* iPhone users will not be able to conduct IM conversations with instant messaging users
* Emailing videos and pictures are a go, MMS is not supported
* MEdia Mail won't be used for ringtone and answertone downloads
* MEdia Net, MobiTV, and Cellular Video are (unsurprisingly) not available for the iPhone
* iTunes will sync iPhone with the Address Book on Macs or Outlook/Outlook Expess on PCs
* No GPS or TeleNav support, sorry Google hopefuls

Of note, it seems that AT&T and / or Apple has conjured up a few canned, customer responses that point out the obvious shortcomings of Apple's handset, so do click on to see what you're up against.

Update: It's worth pointing out that only 15 of at least 33 pages have been published so far.

Alright, so we're sure just about everyone has a bone to pick with Apple's first stab at a mobile phone, but it seems like many of these quibbles have already been recognized and accounted for. Namely, it appears that the Apple is already aware that some potential buyers will be clamoring for more than 8GB of onboard storage, yet the recommended "solution" is just a runaround about keeping your excess data stored in iTunes until you absolutely need it (gee, thanks). Furthermore, a blurb concerning the on-screen keyboard for customers used to "real buttons" lends even more legitimacy to the worries that have cropped up already around this questionable "feature." Lastly, don't think the selling agents will act surprised when you question the lack of integrated GPS. They are pre-programmed with a response of "thanks for the feedback, we'll let Apple know of your interest" which insinuates that someone at Cupertino is fully aware of how beneficial this would be (in a second generation?).

Interestingly, Cindynjgirl79 (the source of these leaks) claims to have acquired this information while not being employed by either AT&T or Apple, but we can't help but question the outrightness of her actions which includes posting a picture of herself holding the manual and stamping her email address on every scanned page. Of course, it would certainly be quite the feat if every single scan here was faked, but you can never ignore that minute possibility. So, now that you're in the know, feel free to sound off in comments.

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Added on June 10, 2007, 8:56 pm

This post has been edited by groucho: Jun 10 2007, 08:56 PM

i agree with the GPS, there are no maps at the moment that are any good!

evening,

yes i have used a GPS here but dont find it overly useful. Apple can't use the malsing maps, they're not commercial. the ones sold with those holux stand alone units are not that good, so if they used those the GPS would have no coverage and b pretty bad.

also,
GPS is not really a move sensible either. think about it. if they want to release a worldwide standard unifying, everywhere the same product. GPS is too inconsistent to fit into the package. GPS would complicate things immensely as they would have to make a different build of software for like every country. not to mention drain even more battery life. and another thing, most countries don't even have their own GPS maps.

think about the iPod, popularity because of simplicity and style! the already fancy iPhone does not need another feature to complicate things. it looks good as it is, and the package fits well together. it just doesn't make sense, it's not the way apple do things.

apple are making a simple product which should be the same everywhere so it's cheaper and easier to produce and simple to use/buy/sell, its not as simple as just "adding GPS" even if there are good maps.

This post has been edited by groucho: Jun 11 2007, 09:59 PM

true true bro


congrats to all those msians who got iphones!!! lucky or what ler? anyway, have fun toying with them, hopefully there'll soon be a simlock hack so we can use digi/maxis with them

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Added on July 16, 2007, 8:10 pm