or should we wait for the official release?

definitely warranty is a big issue.. and i heard can't update it if its cracked too right?

but when official they'll probably have us tied to some telco

u continue wait la if warranty really that important

while we are enjoying the fun

yo brader.. hanxz urs 16 gig or 8 gig? pm me

can update.. there are ways..
put it this way, if u want a new phone, if u already have the money, just get it..

features are not to par as another phone priced the same but i guarantee u that u won't have the same experience as u have with the iphone..

the touch interface is really revolutionary.. no other phone in the market can do what the iphone can..

if u want it, if u can afford it, by all means, get an iphone

i spoke to the store manager form machines today, he mentioned that the iphone is reaching our shores in June, so i guess better wait lor, at least it'll solve all your worries about warranty, this and that

wow, that's really a great news. yup, if it really comes here, it is better to get the official ones. It will be easier to deal with warranty and any issues arising from the iPhone usage. It is also a far better way for the not-so-tech-savvy to get an iPhone this way, as they don't have to meddle with unlocking procedures and the hassles encountered while doing restore.

and for the adventurous ones, we still can get this iPhones without being tied to the contract first. Yup, if it is introduced here the same way as the other countries that Apple has brought the iPhone before. but if we are forced to do it (yeah who knows?) we still can do a contract termination. But of course if it is as the same way as the US, the contract termination fee will be superduper crazy.

mmm...i'm just hoping that it comes here without contract. or at least country-locked.

Really looking forward to June 2008! Gotta start saving money now....

If you don't mind me asking, which machines outlet was this? I can't believe a store manager would say things that are not even confirmed.. You guys better not get your hopes up too high

This post has been edited by lailaikatong: Feb 10 2008, 09:54 AM

machines ins Sunway Pyramid outlet

since when that store manager become Steve Job? Buddy, just rumors la but more like a bu~shi to me . You can only know when Steve Jobs announce it.

does iphone comes with international warranty?
coz IF it's reaching here by june, then we can just restore back the phone and take it to apple outlet here for warranty in case anything happen to ur phone.

I don't really think that Apple will offer the iPhone in Malaysia.

As I know currently the discussion between Apple and APAC telco providers are AIS (Thailand i.e. parent company is Singtel), Singtel (Singapore) and Optus (Australia i.e. also owned by Singtel).

could be rumors, could be real, just saying what i heard.

he also mentioned that it wont be locked and it'll be free for all, starting price at RM 2,500

but please don't quote me on this information, as others in this forum might know better;)

where's babyk when we need him for confirmation
he's the one i know working relating to apples ahaha not oranges

may be the store manager is Steve's relative ...

That's a total rip off (well as usual, Apple products are expensive everywhere except US), might as well get an AP set lol (read: import from US).

I'm saving up money right now, and preparing to ask my friend (US resident) to buy one at apple store without AT&T contract, and ship it here. Hopefully got friend travel to US and bring back...

lol.. maybe he import himself and give the so call warranty for rm2500 .. lol

i wanna ask ah...is Iphone a PDA phone? i wanted to get a PDA phone but no one can attract me more than Iphone...anyway, can Iphone include those word pad or excel?

it is not really a PDA phone, it is a convergence product. it still can't edit Excel files but all Office stuffs and also PDFs can already being viewed under Mail application as attachments.
or maybe the real applications (Office files editor, etc etc) are still yet to come. maybe u need to wait after the SDK release, maybe then a lot of applications will be written for the iPhone (in the meantime the applications are still unofficial).

its not a pda phone .. lol.. just a phone with full touch navigation.. we have notepad.. lol.. but cant transfer to comp.. ~.~.. its basically an entertainment phone..

argg...I wan a PDA function while have all the damn cool interface of IPhone!!! can I ? lol...

mmm...software developers also waiting for the SDK to be released, which is just around the corner. Only after that, they can easily create the software around thee iPhone framework. just wait a little and then u can see the iPhone also being a PDA.

as for now, no official software is written yet. a little waiting won't kill rite?

yes u can,

Dopod 838pro = Xda developers Cooked Rom's have Apple Themes and Icon even Touch cubical function on it
HTC TytnII = Xda Developers got the Cooked Rom's too
Bare in mind stability wise...is still based on u mate, PDA is a challenging device where im bored playing with it now switch to iPhone
save hassle of hang issue and bulky

iPhones Rocks!

There are a few things you should consider before buying an iPhone now:

1. There is only 1 week's warranty for iPhones purchased in Malaysia.
2. You are being one of the pioneers, thus lacking mature technical support unlike the other conventional PDA phones.
3. There are many limitations in terms of compatibility between iPhone and Windows OS, unless you are using an apple machine.
4. There is a possibility that the 3G version will be announced this year.
5. It's darn expensive. LOL.

Otherwise, iPhone is a great phone to own.

Iphone is not a pda phone but the GUI is much better than any pda phone that i have/had and these go back to the days of Palm Pilots, O2 minis and the Dopods to my latest one, the Tytn II. My Tytn II is strictly for my office line with email, contacts and appointments as neccessity. My iphone on the other hand is my personal phone, and is taking much more of my time now, still fascinated by its GUI and touch usage.

huh? 3G version want release ah?
btw, how bout the camera and picture quality? Is tat good compare to other phone cam?

1. Don't really think that we got the warranty. some provide it, some not. It is not a real warranty afterall. Depends on the seller.
2. No need technical support, iPhone is so idiot-proof. Oww...if it's about the restore and unlock, y not opt for ZiPhone, the most idiot-proof way ever.
3. Syncing support of contacts, emails, and calendars with Outlook is there. Your browsing favourites can also being synced with either using Safari for Windows or IE. What's more to ask about Windows compatibility? Oww...btw u can sync media files on iTunes.
4. Maybe yes, maybe not. a higher capacity of iPhone has been announced. so that means it is a very small timeframe then for this iPhone if Apple wanna introduce 3G iPhone this year. But yeah the probability is still there for 3G version this year, as from what is speculated around Asia release.
5. Yeah i agree, totally superduper expensive. But considering u r buying an iPhone at average price of RM2xxx here, it is still whole lot cheaper than some average decent-performance Windows Mobile smartphones in the market. We are not comparing iPhone with Nokia Daun, hell no!

But the reason that maybe we wanna consider is that the readiness of user to this gadget. maybe it sports the iPod player inside it that makes it doesn't look appropriate for serious business use for business minded. also about skepticism on Apple products on which they said that it is not totally compatible with its Windows counterpart. mmm...anyway it's better for the interested to see first on the iPhone and look for what they are looking for, or what they need. that's the only way.

hehehe...btw i'm not an iPhone seller.

LaskarCinta,

Well said. Compare with Nokia Daun LOL!
Once you've experience it there's no turning back.
Iphone is like Pure Poison...........

as i once said
Once you go MAC, you can't go BACK!

Er nope, I NEVER like MAC...Tried them, no go... Probably because I've been using PC since my pre-school days (ahh those monochrome days)...

However, I like Apple's portable gadgets...Simply the best! I bought the ipod 5.5 for my gf, geez I'm the one who fall in love instead...

Just wanna ask, compare to Windows Mobile, iphone's OSX is closer to a desktop OS right?

Definitely my next phone no matter how. Ask my friend in US bring me one for RM17xx including shipping (hopefully won't kena tax)...

BTW, I've seen some iphone sample photo including the photo I took while playing my uncle's iphone, it's the one of the best 2MP phone camera I've seen up to date (exclude the comparison of flash and AF please). Particulary the noise is quite low for a camera phone.

This post has been edited by pigcat: Feb 13 2008, 12:54 AM

in June???????????r u sure?????????????
and is it true that it is worth RM 2k+??????
man....
then my house will never see the iphone la..
huhu....
my father only let me change hp of about 1500 only...
damn..
so...
i still want iphone so damn badly....
maybe it will turun harge 2 years from now ah??

ur father give u 1500...then add another 500-600 only ma....hehe

Yup, you'll have a different feeling if you buy your favourites with your hard earn money...

u shud wait lol..

hm.. i think i'm gonna wait too. get another phone 1st... SE p1i!