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marquis
post Apr 9 2006, 04:36 PM

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QUOTE(kinkeet @ Apr 8 2006, 01:50 PM)
Anyone heard about Aspen AP company b4...? huh.gif
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Vaguely familiar name...

QUOTE(kinkeet @ Apr 8 2006, 01:52 PM)
If ap company gives u warranty... do they charge u when u take the phone to repair during the warranty period...???
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Depends on what they repair I think. If it's something that's still covered by the warranty then no they won't charge you. But say it's the lcd (that's usually not warrantied), then I think they would charge you.

QUOTE(stevenlee @ Apr 8 2006, 08:24 PM)
can any1 tell me how u compare csl to i-mobile or zitron in term of quality and warranty ....can give me some guide cos i plan to buy new 6280...thx in advance
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Quality should be about the same. Coz CSL is one of the most recognized AP company having a lot of branches. But the price is higher than the usual AP sets as well. Zitron is well, Zitron tongue.gif You can go to any care center in Malaysia smile.gif And get free software upgrades when they have roadshows.

QUOTE(carnbyresurrected @ Apr 9 2006, 01:46 PM)
Wanna ask...Just bought a K750i Ap set with warranty from BBS Distribution.
Is this a valid AP distributor?
I checked the IMEI number but its different from the box....
And according to the seller AP sets are like that only some of the phones are packed with the same imei number with that of the box.
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Iianm, if the phone's serial number doesn't match with that of the box, it's possible that the phone were "outsourced". But I could be wrong ofcourse. I've never heard of the company name. But then again, we have a lot of companies claiming to have Authorized Permits. Some of em even get watersets, give it a warranty, and call it an ap set.

Which brings me to the question: Does your phone has any weird menu in it? Or perhaps service provider's name on the housing? Or inside the phone? Like vodafone or orange.
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post Apr 10 2006, 01:08 AM

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QUOTE(carnbyresurrected @ Apr 9 2006, 10:40 PM)
NO....my phone doesnt have any of it.....
What worries me most is the IMEI number....hmmm...should i check with HEP?
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HEP would be? But yeah, I think you should double check or something.

QUOTE(kinkeet @ Apr 9 2006, 11:08 PM)
er... marquis... what do u mean by Vaguely familiar name...??? huh.gif
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As in, I've heard of the name before, but I can't say if it's a good or bad company
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post Apr 11 2006, 01:41 AM

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QUOTE(SkYY @ Apr 10 2006, 06:02 PM)
wat is HEP? n wat does IMEI use for?
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IMEI is basically your phones serial number. Universal key is *#06#

Works on ALL phones.

Edit: Not sure what HEP is though...

This post has been edited by marquis: Apr 11 2006, 01:44 AM
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post Apr 12 2006, 02:06 AM

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QUOTE(daveteoh @ Apr 11 2006, 04:54 PM)
not mistaken this code only work for nokia phone.
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Unless I'm greatly mistaken, this code works for every mobile phone. Each and every phone I've owned and played with were able to use this code. If you can prove me wrong it would be great. Coz I've yet to see a phone that can't use this code laugh.gif

Or you can pm babyk to confirm. He contributed a lot to the handphone code section.
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post Apr 27 2006, 12:32 PM

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Ok...A lot of questions and no one answering them tongue.gif I'm no expert, so these answers are just what I think is right.

QUOTE(basSist @ Apr 19 2006, 03:07 PM)
Anyone know what should i fill in this "Mobile Number" that has 9 digits?

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Thanks for helping wink.gif
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No idea man...Sorry. Could it be the model number? Or your phone number? I dunno lar...

QUOTE(donkeydoink @ Apr 25 2006, 01:26 AM)
i dunno is it asked b4 anot.. does ap set comes with warranty card from their distributor
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Yes it does. If not, how you wanna claim for warranty?

QUOTE(CutieCompact @ Apr 26 2006, 04:37 PM)
What about the 2 big EC words of the sticker that stick in the SONY ericsson phone???  is that can show taht is it origianl or ap ?
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Erm...Afaik, those stickers come in all phones. Regardless of water/recon/ap/ori

QUOTE(cwjmorpheus @ Apr 27 2006, 12:58 AM)
I'm goin to buy K750i, shall i go for AP set or original set? I'm goin to use this Hp for around 3 years.Um..i already know the difference between AP set and original set. But i just cannot decide which 1 to buy. I need some personal advise here...can anyone giv some opinion and decide for me? thanks.
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Long term user? Get ori. Short term user? Get AP. These are the general guidelines of getting a mobile. Also, how do you take care of the phone? Keep it nice and well? Never drop the phone? Phone still in pristine condition after a year of usage? If you answer yes to all, you can still get an AP set and be happy with it. Main gripes with getting an AP set is the internal components might be changed (read:might) resulting in lower quality components which would lead to the phone braking down easier. But like I said, if you take care of the phone, no worries.

Just be sure to get the full set when buying an AP. Pls refer to the first page for that bit of info.
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post Apr 28 2006, 04:30 PM

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I'm not sure abot the HSS. The general rule is if the AP company has an office (even better if got a few), and has been in business for a couple of years, then it's pretty much safe. Just be sure to check the accesories - is it a full set and is it original.

Regarding CSL. There was a forumer who claimed to sell CSL sets. I'll go through my pm and if I find it, I'll pm you his nick smile.gif
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post Apr 28 2006, 05:28 PM

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Well yes to be safe, final choice is the preffered choice (no pun intended tongue.gif)

How much is the price difference anyway? If it's only by about a RM 50 margin, and you're paranoid about the HSS company not being trustworthy, then go for the Final Choice smile.gif

But on the other hand, you don't really mind, and want to save some cash, the HSS should be good enough. Since I believe the said seller (the one that supplies the HSS sets) has quite a reputation in lelong. But then again, one can never be too safe.

The choice is yours. Pick well smile.gif
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post Apr 28 2006, 05:45 PM

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QUOTE(air_mood @ Apr 28 2006, 05:39 PM)
its only about 20 ringgit only actually....the reason why im thinking about getting the HSS one is because it comes with a 256mb memory card which is what i know all v3i comes with...the final choice one comes only with a 64mb card...as far as i know...v3i sets comes with a 256mb card...
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Oh? Have you asked all of the sellers carrying Final Choice sets? You might wanna point it out then. Coz if that's the case, it'll be more than a RM 20 difference. Mirco SD's aren't cheap. Perhaps you might wanna negotiate with the seller. Or just get the HSS set. Decisions decisions tongue.gif
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post May 10 2006, 08:05 PM

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Some AP sets do provide warranty for the LCD. Although it's only for about a month or so. Do bear in mind though that some AP companies are "fake" ones in where they take water sets, slap their own warranty to it, and claim it as an "AP" set.
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post May 13 2006, 12:57 AM

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Do they have any other service centers apart from the one in Sungai Wang?
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post May 24 2006, 01:04 AM

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More like it was water and taken as AP.
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post May 25 2006, 12:34 PM

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I don't think that AP sets are just some repackaged used phones...

Coz it's like parallel importers. They source for cheaper suppliers. Not unlike what our bulkers here do. They find a cheaper source, and bring them in. It's the same like buying an AP Benz as opposed to buying it from C&C. Both are the real deal- only difference is the price, the service, and the so-called eliteness you feel buying it from an official distributor.

Sure some AP companies (those I call the fakes) import refurbished units and the like...But those can't really be used as the benchmark of what AP companies are all about. No?
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post Jun 25 2006, 08:53 PM

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Hey guys. I've a question.

My sister wants to get a w800i (I think some of y'all know coz I've been asking around on her behalf laugh.gif ) and so now she's thinking of getting an ori set if the warranty is better.

So what is covered under the Midland and Tchoice warranty?

According to the first post,

QUOTE(Midland/TChoice)
1 year warranty for the full set including charger, battery, handsfree.


Can anyone confirm this?



I also got this from other ppl's thread:

QUOTE(FINAL CHOICE AND COMSAT)
(Got this from Pip_X)

1 year warranty on the sets, 1 month warranty on the LCD (unless it's cracked), 3 months warranty on the battery, 6 months warranty on the charger.
QUOTE(ASPEN)

(Got this from Amedion)

1 year warranty for phone, 1 month for battery, none for LCD and charger.
For Final Choice, Comsat and Aspen, the warranty doesn't cover the camera does it?


Shinigami has been nice enough to point out that CSL's warranty cover:

QUOTE(CSL)
HANDSET, LCD, CAM (1yr warranty) BATT, HANDSFREE (6mth)




So the golden question is, what exactly does Midland and Tchoice cover under their warranty?

A search in google yielded no satisfactory result. So some help would be great smile.gif

Thanks y'all!

Edit: Made it easier to read biggrin.gif

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post Jun 27 2006, 11:02 AM

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QUOTE(Amedion @ Jun 27 2006, 10:07 AM)
that's correct for ASPEN's warranty..

Now, here's Zitron's warranty :-

Warranty Period

The warranty period starts at the time of product's original purchase by the first-end user. The product mau consist of several different parts and different parts may be covered by different warranty period (hereinafter " Warranty Period"). The different Warranty Period are:
a) Twelve (12) months for the mobile device and accessories (whether included in the mobile device sales package or sold seperately) other than the consumable parts and accessories listed in the (b) and © below.
b) six (6) months for the following consumable parts and accessories: batteries, charger, desk stands, headsets, cables and covers; and
c) ninety (90) days for the media on which any software is provided,e.g. CD-rom, memory card.
As far as your national laws permit, the Warranty Period will not be extended or renewed or otherwise affected due to subsequent resale, repair or replacement of the Product. However, repaired part(s) will be warranted for the remainder of the original Warranty Period or for sixty (60) days from the date of repair, whichever is longer.

What is not covered?

1. This Limited Warrant does not cover user manuals or any third party software, setttings, content, data or links, whether included/downloaded in the Product, whether including during instalment, assembly, shipping or at any other time in the delivery chain or otherwise and in any way acquired by you. To the extent permitted by applicable law(s), Nokia does not warrant that any Nokia software will meet your requirements, will work in combination with any hardware or software applications provided by a third party, that the operation of the software will be uninterrupted or error free or that any defects in the software are correctable or will be corrected.
2. This Limited Warranty does not cover a) normal wear and tear (including, without limitation, wear and tear of camera lenses, batteries or displays), b) transport costs, c) defects caused by rough handling (including, without limitation, defects caused by sharp items, by bending, compressing or dropping, etc), d) defects or damage caused by misuse of the Product, including use that is contrary to the instruction provided by Nokia (e.g. as set out in the Products's user guide) and/or e) other acts beyond the resonable control of Nokia.
3. This Limited Warranty does not cover defects or alleged defects caused by the fact that the Product was used with, or connected to, a prouct, accessories, software and/or service not manufactured, supplied or authorized by Nokia or was used otherwise than for its intended use. Defectscan be caused by viruses from your or from a third party's unauthorised access to services, other accounts, computer systems or networks. This unauthorised access can take place through hacking, password-mining or through a variety of other means.
4. This Limited Warranty does not cover defects caused by the fact that the battery has been short-circuited or by the fact that the seals of the battery enclosure or the cells are broken or show evidence of tampering or by the fact that battery has been used in equipment other than those for which it has been specified.
5. This Limited Warranty does not apply if the Product has been opened, modified or repaired by anyone other than an authorized service centre, if it is repaired using unauthorised spare parts or if the Product's serial number, the mobile accessory date code or the IMEI number has been removed, erased, defaced, altered or are illegible in any way and this shall be determined in the sole discretion of Nokia.
6. This Limited Warranty does not apply if the Product has been exposed to moisture, to dampness or to extreme thermal or environment conditions or to rapid changes in such conditions, to corrosion, to oxidation, to spillage of food or liquid or to influence from chemical products.
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Thanks for the info man! smile.gif

Anyone knows the warranty for a Midland/TChoice set?
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post Nov 28 2006, 10:36 AM

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QUOTE(killerfly @ Nov 27 2006, 02:26 PM)
hey guys.. was considering getting my k800 need some advice bout AP...

planing to get from either these 3 company
1. Final Choice by VS com
2. Nefion (some small hp shop near my house)
3. BBS (another small hp shop nearby)

duno which better.. but ofcourse Final choice charge more la... but duno which i can trust.. dun wanna get cheated.. later sakit hati dumping my rm1300
will the price be dropping anymore around this 1-2months?

what else shud i be looking out for? all i know is the IMEI no., sirim sticker, LCD for dead pixel, camera (not really know how but guess just take a photo wiht it to check?).

really will appreciate ur help guys  rclxms.gif
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What is offered in the set. Some AP suppliers don't give you some stuff like memory card or data cable. I"m not sure what the full set for a k800 is. But I do know that some AP companies provide the m2 (64 only, but hey at least it's something) while most don't.

Why don't you buy from our online sellers like clareen? Her price is competitive smile.gif
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post Dec 8 2006, 04:08 PM

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QUOTE(wanz_delpiero @ Dec 8 2006, 03:04 PM)
i want to ask..
if is a AP phone,should have sirim cop of phone rite..what about battery..is there any sirim cop too..??
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As long as the phone is supposed to be legit, yes it has to have a sirim sticker. If it doesn't, than it's probably a waterset.

Btw, some Sirim stickers are fake. I saw this shop in LYN before, they had a ROLLS AND ROLLS of those sirim stickers. So yeah. I guess having the sticker doesn't really show if it's real or not.

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