You bought directly from their website or do they have a local distributor here?

Anyways, this is the case: -
https://dbrand.com/shop/ghost

Bro! Welcome back! How’s kiasu land treating you these days?

Haha, everywhere same bro, but SG probably more painful coz your currency so strong…

Yeah man, can’t consider anything buying from US now, hahaha.. I remember buying my Nomad for 12 Pro Max directly from US - after promo only cost me RM150 or so, hahaha… Those were the days…

Yup, already ordered 15 Pro Max, I’m used to the big phones already although I’m currently using a 12 Mini temporarily right now, and I must say small phones have their own charm… except the battery life - I have to charge it every opportunity I get

Come and try my current iPhone 12 Mini bro - you will never complain about battery life of 14 Pro ever again, hahaha…

This morning I was in a 5G coverage area and just browsing the web on Safari also can see the battery dropping by 1% every 5 minutes or so, hahaha…

Hahaha, ya man, I’ve reduced my visits there from 3 times a year to just once a year now

Yeah, I’m only using it as my spare phone till I get the 15 Pro Max. Had to sell off my 14 Pro Max before the new phones were launch to minimise the losses

Yeah, pretty much so unless you try the Dbrand Ghost case which has a lifetime warranty that it won’t yellow - or they send you a replacement for free.

Can get one of those wireless charging stands that can do your watch, phone and airpods pro at one go, they range from super expensive (Belkin) to midrange (Anker, Aukey) or cheapo brandless ones. The iPad you'll have to manage separately though. I'm using this, got it for under 70 bucks during the 8.8 sale.

I second this, and the price is reasonable too. The clear ones do tend to yellow though, I remember my Note 5 one turned yellow in just over 6 months or so.

That's like one of the busiest centres, haha.. I try to avoid KLCC, Gardens and Pyramid as much as I can. I chose i-City Shah Alam. I remember the crowd not that bad during 12 Pro Max, but they were fairly new then.

I believe we’ll have to wait till the 29th to see demo units here.

Has been so since day 1

Hopefully with the Apple Store here in TRX next year, we’ll get elevated to that level too.

Hahahaha, far from it…

Speaking of which, in China...
https://m.gsmarena.com/iphone_15_series_sha...-news-60004.php

Ermmm, coz no other thread will take us? Hahaha.. I'm less active now, but will come in during new iPhone season..

I expected the 15 Pro Max to be better than the 14 Pro Max, and it's nice that it's better than the 13 Pro Max too. But that 15 Plus result is surprising, hahaha...

My mum's 6S is still getting security updates till now

Firstly, consider your needs. Are you already paying for the same telco plan every month or are you increasing your monthly commitment just to get the phone? Coz you need to factor in the overall cost of ownership. Then, the next question and this is important, which telco has the best service where you live, work and play? If they are all equal then yes, you can choose whichever telco that has the best deal. Otherwise you'll need to pick the one with the best service.

This post has been edited by attw: Sep 24 2023, 02:50 PM

I think everyone’s overblowing it - I’m sure the 15 Pro will have more than adequate battery to get most folks through the day… and if you’re a heavy user, don’t set the charge limit to 80%. Just charge full every single time and enjoy! No other phone manufacturer tells us the battery health anyway so to hell with it, hahaha

They are not allowed to yet bro. Can only do so on the 29th.

Maxis is notorious for not updating the status on their website so I wouldn’t depend on that too much, hahaha…

I’d like to think it was Apple that compelled those Android users to follow suit, hahaha. For now I think only Samsung consistently delivers the updates - the Chinese brands are very slow at it, especially when they are producing one or two new models every month

Oh really? I didn’t know that! Will visit Switch/Urban Republic soon… can offset my CIMB credit card points for a nice, expensive case

Maxis messing up surprises nobody, bro

Nice! Usually for expensive cases my go-to is UAG, haha.. I get that it’s a bit bulky and utilitarian but I love it! Gonna go look for this: -

https://www.urbanarmorgear.com/products/pat...5-pro-max-case/

Just take la bro, Thursday is a public holiday. At the very least you get a long weekend!

The T&Cs of using those coins would mean that you’ll end up spending more over the next few months on Shopee though… hahaha… I’d much rather have a direct rebate

Yeah, that will work then but you’re right, since they can’t commit any date it’s a risk. You could end up in a situation when the phone is available at retail outlets and you haven’t receive yours!

Can Celcom/DiGi folks comment if this is right, or is the RM10 for the 5G booster already included into the monthly plan bill?

If this is correct then it's no surprise to see U Mobile with the lowest cost of ownership, but maxis coming in second is very surprising!



This post has been edited by attw: Sep 26 2023, 04:12 PM

Hahaha, yeah, typo - should be 15. I’ll fix it after work today.

The thing is you don’t get an option with maxis - they don’t call it a booster or anything, it’s just their new postpaid plans now. I imagine for Celcom and DiGi you get the option? That is if you don’t sign up for their iPhone plans.

Anyways it’s not surprising that all telcos will want to milk the early adopters for as much as possible.

Ok, I fixed the typo and added the data quota as requested by some folks

I concur, so I think buying these subsidized phone only makes sense if
a) your bill is in part subsidized by the company you work for
b) your monthly usage really equates to that much data
c) you... just have money? hahaha... kidding.

Right? I'm surprised they don't offer an outright contract price purchase like maxis does this year. New management, maybe.

Same here, but I am chilled about it.. I remember my 13 Pro Max - no news or status update till the eve - and even after delivery the status still not updated on the website, hahaha...

Oh wow, really? I still have a UAG Plasma case from my 13 Pro Max which I kept for memory sake, hahaha... Anyways, my wife loves the Pathfinder series which is why I'm gonna get that case for the 15 Pro Max... the phone will eventually be hers!

U Mobile is the best value for money if their coverage is decent where you work, live or play I had a brief experience with them some many years ago and it was not great, but perhaps it's improved now.