The TurboSIM trick should only work on v1 SIM cards. Most SIM cards in the market today are v2 or v3. So don't rush out and buy the TurboSIM just yet until you've done your ground work and also have the guts to cut up your current SIM. My 2 cents.

Btw, the battery heats up the back of the iPhone pretty hot after > 30 mins non-stop use. My only main gripe so far.

Oh yeah, and that stupid recessed headphone jack that won't fit any other headphones/earbuds besides the iPod earphones. Sorry that's two complaints.

Need to buy something like this to use with existing earphones: http://www.griffintechnology.com/products/headphoneadapter/

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Added on August 14, 2007, 7:50 pmHi, u're the dude from 1 Utama's MacAsia? I was the one who bought the iPod socks from u. Haha what a small world indeed.

This post has been edited by terranova: Aug 15 2007, 11:11 AM

The wiki boys released their FREE unlocking software. tested it out and the software works with local operators where i am. haven't tested with malaysian telco yet, so no comments on that part.

i hardwired my other iphone earlier which also works. roamed in singapore and works on all 3 operators. however, the wiki software is a much better solution since don't have to pry open the iphone and risk soldering.

Since I'm posting here, might as well share some of my gripes re. iPhone.

The SMS interface is nice, with an instant messanger chat-like interface.

However, you cannot send SMS to multiple receipients in a single message i.e. if I want to send the same SMS to say 3 parties, I gotta type the same SMS 3x and send it to 3 persons individually!!

Also, cannot forward SMS received.

The iPhone will NOT recognise any of the contacts stored on your existing SIM card. So you need to copy it all over to your iPhone from scratch.

Caller ID only works if your Contacts does not include the country code pre-fix (i.e. if my Contact list includes say +6012 for Mr. A, when Mr. A calls, my iPhone won't caller ID it, but just shows the number. When I remove +6012 from his Contacts info, then Mr. A shows up on caller ID when he calls me).

Edit -

Battery drains pretty fast. Won't last a single day on medium/heavy usage of just purely sms/phone calls. I can't imagine how fast if I even use it for ipod features.

Also, battery heats up my face on long-time calls.

This post has been edited by terranova: Sep 12 2007, 11:39 AM

I believe most of my gripes can be resolved as they are mostly software issues - nothing that a software/firmware update won't cure. apple may be experienced with computer OS but looks like they're still noobish when it comes to phone features and usability.

the only thing that concerns me is that the unlock will fail after we upgrade, so i'm tempted to resist any updates and let someone else be the lab rat.

lexta is correct - ipod features with screen off doesn't drain battery - used it on a long haul flight and still managed good leftover battery juice. but moot point as having an iphone means using it as a phone for calling and sms, not for multimedia. on that token, battery life is not great if you are a medium/heavy user making calls and sms.

One more thing - bluetooth feature is currently pretty much useless to me since u can't transfer files using bluetooth or even pair with another iphone(!). the bluetooth's only usage now is to pair it with apple's BT headset.

This post has been edited by terranova: Sep 12 2007, 05:14 PM

Valid point.

Guess they'll need to change their pov when iPhone hits our part of the world - over 7 billion sms per day iirc.

mudevilz & zc_squash, the iphone comes shipped with an AT&T SIM card in the sim slot. When u plug the iphone into your notebook/pc's usb slot & run iTunes, you will be greeted with an activation splash screen. click CANCEL and you will then be brought to the iPhone settings page, where u can update the firmware, sync data, etc.

Quick question to any Celcom users using unlocked iPhone - does your SMS work?

Any live feed links?

Edit : found one here:

http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/18/live-fr...vent-in-london/

This post has been edited by terranova: Sep 18 2007, 04:55 PM

Pretty expensive compared to their US counterparts.

Nothing exciting really .... was hoping the 3G and 16GB version would surface.

Sorry but I think I should remind ppl again here .... if u plan to use the iPhone as an iPod Touch i.e. as a multimedia device, pls pls bear in mind that the iPhone doesn't accept std headsets/earplugs jacks .... unless u buy an adapter from third party like Griffin. In other words, you can only use the std crappy white earplugs from Apple which for me is not that great (audio quality wise) and fits poorly in my ears (one size fits all). If you can live with the bundled earplugs from Apple, then of course you should have no problem.

On a brighter note, at least the iPhone has speakers, unlike the iPod Touch. Hahaha .... BUT BUT the iPod Touch has that cute little stand to make the unit sit up diagonally, whereas I find myself having to hold the iPhone or lean against something to make it sit up, not good for watching videos on the plane.

I guess the reason repetitive Qs are being asked over and over again is because this thread is 61 pages long right now and there is no FAQ on page 1. Someone with the initiative and drive should just do one up - don't look at me, I'm lazy.

I just realised something yesterday as I was unpacking the new Nano (which came without a charger btw if anyone's interested). The iPhone USB charger is the same one for iPods (5V 1.5A).

To another question posed earlier, to set EDGE/GPRS, just type in the APN name of the telco and if required, the username and password. Go to : Settings -> General -> Network -> EDGE -> APN. Call your telco to get the necessary info.

I picked this up from the internet, not sure reliable or not.

Operator: - DIGI
GPRS APN: - diginet
Username: - {blank}
Password: - {blank}

Operator: - Maxis
GPRS APN: - internet.gprs.maxis
Username: - {blank}
Password: - {blank}

Operator: - Timecel
GPRS APN: - timenet.com.my
Username: - {blank}
Password: - {blank}

Operator: - TM Touch
GPRS APN: - internet
Username: - {blank}
Password: - {blank}