I don't know if this deserves are new topic, but given the rampant speculation over iPhone prices I figure I'd post the cheapest rate plans overseas with how much data you get and the outright prices just to give an idea of how much it would cost.

I will update this as new plans/prices are announced. I'm only including the cheapest prices because I can't be stuffed getting every price.

The prices shown are all officially announced, no rumored prices. All prices are converted to AUD as of 29/06/08. Prices do not include any tax that is not included in the advertised price.



Sources from http://forums.mactalk.com.au/47/52002-cons...ce-rundown.html

This post has been edited by mangoman: Jul 9 2008, 09:41 AM

UK is the cheapest wo.....so can i buy in london then use it in m'sia?

switzerland is the cheapest...

can anybody share the exchange rate for AUD$ to MYR? Thanx

1.00 AUD = 3.15178 MYR

1 AUD = 3.15178 MYR
1 MYR = 0.317281 AUD



are you sure switzerland selling with "No-Contract 533 8GB 635 16GB" ?? its way cheaper than US ...

This post has been edited by tayhaithian: Jul 6 2008, 11:25 AM

go install converter and update the currency... lol~

Swiss ones seems to be the cheapest... but i am looking forward to singapore release...

yup me too

Thanks a lot. five more days.

wait for singapore price only decided...maybe will more cheaper.

$19 plan in australia with 12months? sounds a good deal

Yup, thinking the same way too...

Just few questions on my mind...can we use the phone with our local network without unlocking? How much to unlock and is there already service to unlock the phone in Malaysia?

Don't forget you need to pay $612 for 8GB or $732 for 16GB

5 days left and O2 still has not send me any notification on the pay as you go price plan

buy first , unlock later. If u buy when unlock available that time sure they will increase their price.

unlock ur own and warranty void ! this point that we gotta take some concern .

Does Apple Malaysia provide any "legit" unlock service?

nope...
not a chance. all unlocking iphone is consider warranty void.

Well, there is one more way; you could actually ask the telcos to unlock it for you. But that will surely cost a lot and not all telcos provide such policy...

Any idea how much? i mean the unlocking service?

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Added on July 7, 2008, 1:17 amOh yeah...that is the main problem with unlocked phone

This post has been edited by Kenix L: Jul 7 2008, 01:17 AM

first of all, there is not official apple stores in malaysia.

I don't think telcos will unlock the phone so u can use outside of their network. Thats the reason they lock it in the first place. Unless u have an inside man to do the job. The phone now is just un-subsidized but still locked to the telcos network.

australia's optus is charging $80 as unlocking fees (or topping up at least $80 of credits to unlock), for the prepaid plans for iphones.. i might consider one of those.. still quite ex..

and i assume that once its unlocked, we can use it on other telcos.. which is really fair.. and hopefully we can still claim warranty from apple..


source: http://www.optusiphone.com.au/getdoc/fe459...id-pricing.aspx

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Added on July 7, 2008, 4:13 amalamak.. i forgot.. this has also been discussed here..

http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/733429

This post has been edited by jakesean: Jul 7 2008, 04:13 AM

really that iphone new will launch at key el......

new language from mars

sorry la....not very good english.....sorry......

mmm...before this i've read that for O2 Pay n Go option they'll unlock the iPhone only after 1 year with a fee.

This post has been edited by LaskarCinta: Jul 8 2008, 11:42 AM

Even with fee or charge also they won't unlock ar ?

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Added on July 8, 2008, 12:13 pmI see those selling Apple products one...they are not authorized stores?

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Added on July 8, 2008, 12:14 pmBut this choice not available to us in Malaysia

Which means if ask friend to get from UK, must wait 1 year then only can unlock?

This post has been edited by Kenix L: Jul 8 2008, 12:14 PM

for iphones.

I see...

as a matter of fact, there was a subpoena distributed to all apple product sellers in malaysia ; if you are caught selling iphones, your license or rights to sell apple products will be revoked.

Austrlia unlockin fees is AUS80 as stated on telco website

Even Apple authorized reseller also cannot sell iPhone? So, who are the one that are supposed to be legal to sell? Those network company like At&T and O2 etc...to their subscribers?

in malaysia per se

Great info compiled in that chart. Too bad we dont go to Switzerland anymore, namely Zurich, otherwise I'd already be salivating for a chance to get one there.

This month only got trips to Paris and Frankfurt, so my chances of getting one would be from there. Not immediately expensive, but not as cheap as previously either.

I think I will get the iphone outright from optus.

Been checking around, there dont seem to be any contract-free iPhones available from T-Mobile or Orange from Germany and France. Unless comeone can point me to the right place, looks like I'm out of "Apples" from France's "Orange".

i may be asking my wife to sign up to iphone in the UK with the 18 moons contract, but was wondering, is the phone still comaptible with our local telco? once the line has been open?

wohooo!! lets see hu b the first with the 3g HERE

RM3900-RM5200, that's brave of you.

As for your question, that depends on how the IPD guys respond to firmware 2.0. There are saying that they are getting reasy with the unlock, but those unlocks IIANM are based on 2.0 beta/SDKs, not the ones coming this July 11th.

lol... i wonder if i could ask my friend to get an aussie set for me... but i think i am going to ask after the unlocking is confirmed.

Well, I dun think there will be enough stock for Aus coz optus reserved most of the iphone for those who had already made the deposit. And the rest are for those who want to subscribe to plan and prepaid users. I think have to wait for a few more weeks for the new stocks to come. But for Vodafone Aus, they just released the price this morning, it is so expensive just like voda NZ.

This post has been edited by mangoman: Jul 9 2008, 11:39 AM

hmm... den nvm lor..
i can wait for stocks.. hahhahahahha
i dun wish to get "1st iphone 3g owner in malaysia" anyway,..

I doubt the demand will outstrip the available stock. Remember, being an owner of the new 3G iPhone now requires credit checks, and that is up to RM5000(after conversion) required for that 18-24 months contract. Unless an insane number of super-rich people i dont know suddenly decides to mob the stores, the stocks will be more or less available, especially to the stores in new iPhones market. Older markets like US and UK, would be harder to get because previous owners can opt to trade up to 3G with renewed contracts, so they would be competing with new prospective owners who will sign up with new contracts.

Or I may be wrong and eat my own words . Either way, I dont see the frenzy of getting the 3G iPhone be as substantial as the first launch.

U should know that actually 10000 customers already made the deposit to optus a few weeks ago to get their hand on the new iphone. Not to mention telstra and vodafone yet. Well, dun worry, I will let u know on friday coz I'll be in the queue on that day.

SHOW OFF!!

mean even i got a 3g iphone from us.but i knot unlock the iphone??

how to answer this when its not yet been published(update bout unlocked) on the NET..

hhahaha..biasa la..last time eveli1 tink its $199..nw eveli1 1 2 buy first but den tak fikir unlock hw...

muahahaha...

as i was saying in my previous post, at least you can still tayang your brand new locked iphone 3g.

Anyone know how much ppl sell iphone 3G in garage sales?

1800 for 8gb and 2300 for 16gb... said to be iphone 3g and need deposit rm200~

HA?!!

bro..i tink ur price quoatation is non 3G la...mango asking for 3G

or u being sacarstic

Paris...how romantic

no ler.. the price is quote by ajul previously.. lol!

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Added on July 9, 2008, 7:11 pmsoli.. i didnt update his new price..
2.7k for 8gb 3k for 16gb

This post has been edited by Seaedge: Jul 9 2008, 07:11 PM

There is really a seller in Garage sales offering that...i saw also

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Added on July 9, 2008, 7:13 pmGosh...got new price already? So how about those making RM200 previously to him? He said that those people will be getting at the price he mentioned earlier, which is the price you quoted in your previous post.

This post has been edited by Kenix L: Jul 9 2008, 07:13 PM

same same... still need rm200 deposit...

If 2.7k for 8GB is a lil too much for iphone 3G. No unlocking method, Even if there's a method it'll void the warranty unless can rollback.

previously other member help him bump the thread...

now ... he sendiri bump the thread...

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Added on July 9, 2008, 7:17 pmwell... since non-contract is USD599... bring in back + tax.. well that shud be about it.



This post has been edited by Seaedge: Jul 9 2008, 07:17 PM

yeah but if i can have a guarantee after unlocking there's no prob with the phone then i might consider it..
just like the previous version. the 1st batch of unlock sure got prob. Maxis prob, and lots of bugs.
lots of worries to be concern about

i have been there thrice! i dont think paris is that romantic...


didnt feel any sort of vibes there when i was there. ha ha

Well, I can get u for RM2.4k in australia including legally unlock fees and tax (so it is still under apple warranty). Wonder why this guy is selling so expensive. I think I might be thinking to sell iphone in lowyat.

hmm..ajul has a bit of a reputation..sometime okie..sometime nt okie..

i tink he had ppl complain abt him before

Yah,agree you...he quite good in selling apple Mac product,but iphone like Con man type..

ajul is not only active in lyn, he is also a store member in lelong.com.my. reputation not bad. hope he live up to it.

Not really. Most if not of my Paris excursions are to the valley, namely Marne la Valle, also known as Parc Disneyland.

I'd associate romantic with a cruise from Stockholm to Estonia during summer. The lakes and melting fjords are really a sight to see.

Add-on of an estimate of how much it'll cost in Malaysia.



Quoted from a seller.

Any takers?

if i got that money... i wont even want to think of getting it.
4k = new Headunit + a pari of reputable component + reputable amp or alpine LCD DVD Headunit + ipod integration or a goddang Dell XPS laptop!

siao..seriously...

if can spend 4k on the phone mmg siao i 1 macbook first

4k for phone..nk8800 hv real exquisite 1 lor..

nk 8800 arte sapphire looks like a classier phone to me... price already near 6k if retail...

A special thanks to commenter "tamade" for pointing out the obvious. Since AT&T's unlocked iPhone 3Gs will cost you $599 (8GB) or $699 (16GB), you are better off signing a contract and canceling it than buying an unlocked iPhone. In fact, it's even cheaper to buy a 16GB iPhone using this method than to buy and unlock an 8GB version. But math isn't our strong suit so go ahead and double-check our calculations. We won't be offended:

$299 - 16GB iPhone w/contract
$36 - Activation
$175 - Early Termination Fee
$70 - One month of service

Total Price Using The Shady Method: $580

So...

8GB iPhone Canceled: $480
16GB iPhone Canceled: $580
8GB iPhone Unlocked from AT&T: $599
16GB iPhone Unlocked from AT&T: $699

http://gizmodo.com/5021186/dont-buy-an-unl...-a-new-contract

How disapppointing... Vodafone NZ is cut throat. $699 for 16Gb with an ongoing 80 dollar payment per month.
This's really expensive.. 250Mb of data, 120 minutes call nationwide and 600 text to any network.
I do miss Digi... It's waaaay cheaper using mobile in Malaysia..

dont talk too much..try bring in first to malaysia..n u will know the exactly cost u should pay for custom tax n all the harder way..n make sure, dont just bring 1 or 2 unit..try bring it more than 200 unit..
im not dealing 1 or 2 unit..im more to supply..not to end user or personal just 1 or 2unit..

This post has been edited by ajul: Jul 10 2008, 11:31 AM

Hi Mango,

Serious? U will bring back for us?

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Added on July 10, 2008, 11:59 amMust take the cruise then if I have a chance to visit there again... But i think the cruise is kinda expensive right?

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Added on July 10, 2008, 12:02 pmWow...the 8GB iphone @$480 after cancellation, is it still locked to the AT&T network? Or it is unlocked once u paid the termination fee?

This post has been edited by Kenix L: Jul 10 2008, 12:02 PM

chill guys..if 1 person can bring it in..there will be lots of ppl bringing it in..especially frm Aus...

i mean check the 1st gen sales..plenty of ppl selling..prices gt more and more competetive(good for us )

This post has been edited by d3vilzzzz: Jul 10 2008, 12:05 PM

how about bringing in from HK?? more expensive??
and anyone noe about when SG will hv it?? 20 countries lauch on 11 july.. how about others?

apple website hv a list of the countries liao..

bringing frm HK? dunno..nvr looked up prices frm HK

Well, dun worry ajul, i am just kidding only, i wont compete with ur business, i am still a student here, no time to do business especially involving electronic gadgets, it is way too troublesome. I will just help my frens to get it. Cheers.

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Added on July 10, 2008, 12:37 pmCanada's Rogers is another iphone carrier that ripping off customers.

This post has been edited by mangoman: Jul 10 2008, 12:37 PM

wow, i got a message from PCGAMERS guy in LY garage sales, and if 4.2k is the price to pay to be the first to get an Iphone 3G, I'd rather wait.


EDITED: But apparently the first batch is all already sold out. So somebody must be really hankering to get one.

This post has been edited by Onso: Jul 10 2008, 01:29 PM

hahaha..all balls itchy la..4K+ must be bloddy rich or 100% mad

hu knws..nw dey say dey one..nanti ffk..mebbe seller doing self publicity

RM4k to get an iphone is crazy. Ppl just got mad with iphone 3g, probably those LCLY guys who want show off their first batch of iphone in msia.

that's crazy 4k

at 1st 2.7k - 3k..now 4k?lolz this is insane..that's more than a month salary for average in KL.

Price is getting higher and higher...RM4k is rather expensive, plus the unlocking is still unsure...

i still in love with my 1st gen iphone.. will still loyal to my 1st gen iphone.. hhhuurrmmm...

I did a rough calculation for the ownership of an Iphone. For NZ vodafone, you'll be paying RM6.5k for the 16gb phone plus 2 years worth of phone bill. RM6k for Vodafone Aus.. not much different. If you opt for Optus, which is relatively reasonable, you'll pay RM3k for a 12 month contract and RM3.4k for a 2 years contract.. But... You can't really make much phone calls or sms with that amount of monthly phone bill you pay... You can still choose to pay for the Optus prepaid for about RM2.9k. Go to australia for vacation, pay 80 AUD to keep in touch with your malaysia friends, and you'll be coming back with an iphone, fully unlocked with warranty

Iphone 3G unlock method is available now!

http://www.mydigitallife.info/2008/07/01/i...ionmode-switch/

Bravo!! but dont know got any bugs or not this time..

i think ur vacation "flight ticket" will cost more than 4k for total .