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[GUIDE] iPhone Purchase Guide, Your road to iPhone Ownership
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barteria
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 Jun 30 2009, 04:39 PM
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Getting Started
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QUOTE(Ndrew @ Jun 30 2009, 10:10 AM) Lemme try to answer this, anyone pls correct me if i'm wrong..  Answers: 1. Yes most probably iphone 2Gs will already be unlocked for you when you buy them... if it's locked there's already software to unlock it on your own.. 2. Yes after you update to 3.0 it will be locked again but you can use redsnow to unlock it. I have yet to try it but some ppl here have already done it to their iphone 2Gs 3. Maxis iphones are the only officially unlocked iphones "with warranty" in Malaysia. there are also other officially unlocked phones from NZ, Aussie, Singapore etc but warranty is not availble locally that's all... And yes u can use the phone right away without unlocking.. Jailbreaking is optional You can get more info by reading the pinned threads... i'm still reading hahaha  tq tq, very useful info there.  yeah, im reading it over n over again to fully understand it. one more question. iphone 2G doesn't hv GPS chip in it. is there any 3rd party software/app for GPS without having me to pay anything? no right? or is there any? |
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Lord_Ashe
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Jul 1 2009, 05:38 PM
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Wow this is a very good guide. I'm thinking of purchasing an iPhone 2G, as I already have a smartphone and I can get reimbursed. Hmmm.
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tinkerbel
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Jul 1 2009, 05:41 PM
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Fanaddict!
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@Lord_Ashe, Yes.. U can thank Maverick Wil for starting this thread and our very hardworking davidgary73 for compiling all the information together  As to getting an iPhone 2G, Y don't U look at either the 3G or 3G [S] instead. This post has been edited by tinkerbel: Jul 1 2009, 05:45 PM |
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Lord_Ashe
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Jul 2 2009, 09:16 AM
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Hi tink, I can only claim up to RM1k from my company.
Just found out it HAS to be a 3G Phone so now I'm considering trading in my other phone, topping up and buying a used iPhone 3G.
So this week I'm gonna be reading up this thread a lot. Thanks for all contributors!
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young
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Jul 2 2009, 07:24 PM
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Getting Started
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Hey guys i'm planning to get a 3GS via a friend from overseas(unlocked)
When i bring it back here, i'm a maxis user. Is it a MUST for me to sign postpaid ? I'm currently using prepaid.
Thank you
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deepan84
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Jul 2 2009, 07:33 PM
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QUOTE(young @ Jul 2 2009, 07:24 PM) Hey guys i'm planning to get a 3GS via a friend from overseas(unlocked) When i bring it back here, i'm a maxis user. Is it a MUST for me to sign postpaid ? I'm currently using prepaid. Thank you u can use anythin u want..d oni thing u gotta becareful is ur data used. read d pinned thread to kno more. |
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stringfellow
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Jul 2 2009, 09:45 PM
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QUOTE(young @ Jul 2 2009, 07:24 PM) Hey guys i'm planning to get a 3GS via a friend from overseas(unlocked) When i bring it back here, i'm a maxis user. Is it a MUST for me to sign postpaid ? I'm currently using prepaid. Thank you Continue with your current prepaid and if you can, get the unlimited data package that is not tied to the iPhone plans. That way, even when your data usage went overboard, you won't get slapped with thousand-RM bill. Of course, this is if your budget allows. |
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nokia2003
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Jul 2 2009, 09:52 PM
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QUOTE(stringfellow @ Jul 2 2009, 09:45 PM) Continue with your current prepaid and if you can, get the unlimited data package that is not tied to the iPhone plans. That way, even when your data usage went overboard, you won't get slapped with thousand-RM bill. Of course, this is if your budget allows. not sure, how the system has changed since i left the country. but back home, most of the prepaid providers come with the conventional SIM card and rarely 3G equipped. hence, make sure you patronise a local provider store near you and upgrade the card. iPhones run most satisfactorily under the 3G network. |
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babyway
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Jul 3 2009, 11:28 AM
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New Member
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thanks a lot.. Now i can purchase an iphone!!! May God bless u...  |
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young
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Jul 3 2009, 12:42 PM
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Getting Started
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QUOTE(deepan84 @ Jul 2 2009, 07:33 PM) u can use anythin u want..d oni thing u gotta becareful is ur data used. read d pinned thread to kno more. QUOTE(stringfellow @ Jul 2 2009, 09:45 PM) Continue with your current prepaid and if you can, get the unlimited data package that is not tied to the iPhone plans. That way, even when your data usage went overboard, you won't get slapped with thousand-RM bill. Of course, this is if your budget allows. QUOTE(nokia2003 @ Jul 2 2009, 09:52 PM) not sure, how the system has changed since i left the country. but back home, most of the prepaid providers come with the conventional SIM card and rarely 3G equipped. hence, make sure you patronise a local provider store near you and upgrade the card. iPhones run most satisfactorily under the 3G network. Thanks for the reply guys. Will decide =) |
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tinkerbel
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Jul 3 2009, 12:47 PM
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Fanaddict!
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@Lord_Ashe, If and when you've decided on the 3G and looking for a 2nd hand unit, do think of me yah? *smiles* @young, Just becareful about the data streaming coming in via GPRS/EDGE/3G. U don't want to end up with no more credit but that way at least there's a cap, unlike the post paid users |
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hihihehe
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Jul 3 2009, 04:48 PM
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QUOTE(nokia2003 @ Jul 2 2009, 11:52 PM) not sure, how the system has changed since i left the country. but back home, most of the prepaid providers come with the conventional SIM card and rarely 3G equipped. hence, make sure you patronise a local provider store near you and upgrade the card. iPhones run most satisfactorily under the 3G network. hmm..back in malaysia,im using prepaid..tht time 3g just introduced in malaysia and i got free upgrade for my sim card to 3g sim card.. but now i heard even with older sim card also will automatically support 3g |
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xxx306
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Jul 4 2009, 09:13 AM
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guys, why the ublocked iphone 3G s is getting expensive day by day? d first ppl bring in from oz is just RM2800, now the 16gb one is almost RM3200 already. T_T
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deepan84
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Jul 4 2009, 09:16 AM
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QUOTE(xxx306 @ Jul 4 2009, 09:13 AM) guys, why the ublocked iphone 3G s is getting expensive day by day? d first ppl bring in from oz is just RM2800, now the 16gb one is almost RM3200 already. T_T demand>supply lar... sumore early adopters gotta pay the price if u wanna be among the 1st to get it..haha.. |
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terencetoo
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Jul 5 2009, 01:21 AM
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QUOTE(hihihehe @ Jul 3 2009, 04:48 PM) hmm..back in malaysia,im using prepaid..tht time 3g just introduced in malaysia and i got free upgrade for my sim card to 3g sim card.. but now i heard even with older sim card also will automatically support 3gHi there, yes indeed 2G network can reselect to 3G network to utilize their network capacity but there's limitation of using 2G SIM @ 3G network ( invisible to end user) u cant enjoy 3G services e.g HSPA Cant talk more on details it void the company policy  |
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idoblu
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Jul 6 2009, 09:45 PM
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anyone bought an official unlock iphone in Macau before? can advise where to get one without getting cheated? any official Apple store in Macau? Thanks all
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ndri11
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Jul 9 2009, 10:32 AM
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New Member
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hi guys, im planning to get 3Gs soon, but i hv question to ask if i want to buy my iphone under maxis and buy d acpp for iphone from apple singapore, will it works with my maxis iphone? i mean can i extend maxis warranty into 3 years, or d acpp from singapore only applicable for iphone from singapore? thanks.
This post has been edited by ndri11: Jul 9 2009, 10:43 AM
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beavis68
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Jul 9 2009, 10:39 AM
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QUOTE(ndri11 @ Jul 9 2009, 10:32 AM) hi guys, im planning to get 3Gs soon, but i hv question to ask if i want to buy my iphone under maxis and buy d acpp for iphone from apple singapore, will it works with my maxis iphone? i mean can i extend d maxis warranty into 3 years, or d acpp from singapore only applicable for iphone from singapore? thanks. i dun think it will work....unless maxis is offering ACPP.... |
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PHI_1.618
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Jul 10 2009, 10:35 PM
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SG has just launch the 3GS, however, I couldn't see they offering Officiallu Unlocked set (set that comes without any plan). Wonder anyone in SG could help to confirm?
I am planning to get one from SG....
Added on July 10, 2009, 10:37 pmSG has just launch the 3GS, however, I couldn't see they offering Officiallu Unlocked set (set that comes without any plan). Wonder anyone in SG could help to confirm?
I am planning to get one from SG....
Added on July 10, 2009, 10:38 pmSG has just launch the 3GS, however, I couldn't see they offering Officiallu Unlocked set (set that comes without any plan). Wonder anyone in SG could help to confirm?
I am planning to get one from SG....
This post has been edited by PHI_1.618: Jul 10 2009, 10:38 PM
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manchurr
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Jul 11 2009, 02:14 PM
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hye ya'll thinking of buying iphone 3gs.. right now considering whether with maxis plan or just buy the phone unlocked. currently using celcom prepaid.. wanna upgrade so i can use data on iphone.. unlimited data for prepaid got ar?  |
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