http://m.pocketnow.com/2016/09/07/iphone-7...ech-geeks-wrong

Prices in Spore. MSIAN pricing would be in similar range too







This post has been edited by benny888: Sep 8 2016, 07:06 AM

Yes ... though I am never an iPhone fan
I'd just like to keep myself updated with its development
My current 128GB iP6+ is rarely used. I will take out and test it several days with each firmware update
My daily driver will always be an Android as I find IOS being too restrictive for my usage

Preorder in Spore start on 9 Sep with delivery on 16 Sep

http://www.straitstimes.com/tech/smartphon...art-from-sept-9

However this time round I would not be able to order it online as my son had moved out from Spore and back to KL. Ordering online need a Spore credit card with matching Spore address
Most probably I will wait for the dust to settle and can definitely get it cheaper in 2-3 months time by at least S$200-300 from 3rd party reseller such as MobileSquare, Kasia Mobile . For example the ip6s+ 128gb, these guys were selling up to S$300 cheaper than Apple store and are S'pore official units. Anyway it is too early for me to advise you my probable buying date. However I will make a trip down to Spore to have a hands on feel once it is available there

This post has been edited by benny888: Sep 8 2016, 08:47 AM

Strange Apple Msia had never offer Applecare ?

I don't even recalled Malaysia was even in 2nd wave of countries receiving the iPhone
So just wait out for earliest 3rd or 4th wave

S$1048 for ip7 n S$1248 for ip7+

Enthusiasts will not be too concern or worried about such loss upgrading to next model

New home button : good to know info

http://bgr.com/2016/09/09/iphone-7-home-bu...eenshot-reboot/

Lowyat price forecast

https://www.lowyat.net/2016/114093/comparis...st-in-malaysia/

Summary forecast

So, now that we’ve dissected the global prices for the iPhone 7, what will the prices be like for us Malaysians? As per our tradition, here’s our prediction on how much the new iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus will cost in Malaysia:

iPhone 7

32GB – RM3199
128GB – RM3699
256GB – RM4199
iPhone 7 Plus

32GB – RM3799
128GB – RM4299
256GB – RM4799

The iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus are the first iPhones to be rated IP67 for water and dust resistance, but consumers should think twice about bring the device to the shower or the pool.
As noted in the footnote on the iPhone 7's webpage, Apple cautions users that "splash, water and dust resistance are not permanent conditions and resistance might decrease as a result of normal wear". Therefore, Apple states that "liquid damage is not covered under warranty".
So what does the IP67 rating actually mean? Well, the iPhone 7 has the highest dust protection rating at 6, and the second highest water protection rating at 7. This means that it is protected from water immersion up to 1 meter for up to 30 minutes. Nonetheless, it is important to note that most, if not all phone manufacturers do not cover liquid damages if usage guidelines are not adhered to or the devices are misused.

More : @hardwarezone: Take note, The iPhone 7 is water resistant, but liquid damage is not covered under warranty. http://gohwz.ws/2crmIeT

I am never an iphone fan but I do keep up with all iphone series since the first iphone
I had tested all the iphone series till ip6s+
I will be selling off my 128gb ip6s+ when ip7+ reaches here
I had tried using the ip6+ and ip6s+ solidly a month but its experience can never match my other Androids
Basically its closed file system and terribly horrible file management system is a big deterrent to me using it as a daily working phone
Even with latest ios 10 I am still unimpressed
But being a smartphone enthusiast I will still be buying to test out the ip7+ (128gb)

Is basically the management of files on IOS vs Android
To me is quite an important issue but could be totally unimportant to others

IOS restricts any file type to only one app and one must reassigned the same file to other apps if needed eg a PDF file if assigned to Adobe Reader cannot be read by any other apps unless I reassigned it again and that needs iTunes
Using iTunes to manage my files collection is troublesome
Most files ( except video) I am unable to delete directly on phone unless to use iTunes
All files downloaded through Mail app if I assigned a certain app to open it , I must use the same app to access it again
Whatsapp : every image and video files is lumped together in one single Camera folder together with all my other photos. Deleting any images/videos on whatsapp will not delete the file and I need to manually go into camera folder to delete it and than select empty from Deleted folder
Downloading attachments on Mail app is terribly slower vs even my lowest end Android. One still need a separate app to send attachments thro Mail.
I had purchased Sandisk iXpand 64GB drive to act as external USB OTG drive but is overall a disappointing experience - file transfer speeds is so terribly slow vs Android. And the Sandisk drive isn't cheap either.

The iPhone is overall a very good efficient phone other than these file management issues. Such files management is easily done on any Android and on the phone itself. I could easily create any folders on phone internal memory or ext SDCard and move files easily within phone itself. No need to connect phone with PC to do such simple tasks
My iPhone I used mainly to watch all my subscribed iTunes podcasts, listen to Music and watch Movies and I had spent close to RM 5K on Apps/Music/Movies alone on these in past 8+ years.

Jerry Rig Scratch and Bend test



https://youtu.be/0vYfAqEyGV0

https://youtu.be/J5HtSy5bATk



https://youtu.be/iddbULuqPFg

This post has been edited by benny888: Sep 16 2016, 12:08 PM

Local site Lazada had the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 plus for sale. Delivery shows after 20 Sep
http://www.lazada.com.my/iphone-7-deals/

As these are imported sets their prices are much more expensive

iP7 32GB RM 3689
iP7 128 GB RM 4189
iP7 256GB RM 4689

iP7+ 32GB RM 4569
iP7+ 128 GB RM 5049
iP7+ 256GB RM 5589

Locked set means is locked to the US telco. Of course you can use in many parts of the world but is on roaming
You will be unable to use any other telco simcard.

No drastic speed increase in practical use though ip7 score significantly higher in benchmarks. The ip6s wins in many tests too

http://bgr.com/2016/09/16/iphone-7-plus-vs...s-vs-galaxy-s7/

This post has been edited by benny888: Sep 17 2016, 10:35 AM

http://pocketnow.com/2016/09/17/lightning-...adphone-quality
...no tangible benefits...no improvement in audio quality ....

Indeed a very distinct and irritating noise!
Just hope it is only a minor random problem

One unlucky Spore buyer reported ip7 256gb seriously budge within 24 hours of purchase - probably battery bloated up?
http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/iphone-c...l#post103686664







This post has been edited by benny888: Sep 18 2016, 10:48 AM

He is puzzled as is only a 24hours old set!!