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[GUIDE] iPhone Purchase Guide, Your road to iPhone Ownership
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zad78
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 Sep 8 2009, 08:05 PM
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QUOTE(nokia2003 @ Sep 8 2009, 03:14 PM) however you have to remember that for majority of the working class population, they are using some sort of "company mobile phone/line" and therefore switching over to another network may not be feasible. companies typically get special corporate rates and they may not rival maxis' iPhone packages and implying that they are not financially sensible. I concurred with that as i too bought an outright iphone 3gs and used my celcom 3g staff price broadband RM50 per month unlimited!!!! Nothing can beat that hihi |
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gamenoob
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Sep 8 2009, 09:45 PM
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Oh yeah, my posting refer to Maxis user.
And if you can get the factory unlocked like from Maxis or Australia, then using it on other carrier is a clinch!
As for the data plan, I guess you can get away with no data plan provided you know what you doing.
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PeeEl
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Sep 8 2009, 10:37 PM
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QUOTE(gamenoob @ Sep 8 2009, 09:45 PM) Oh yeah, my posting refer to Maxis user. And if you can get the factory unlocked like from Maxis or Australia, then using it on other carrier is a clinch! As for the data plan, I guess you can get away with no data plan provided you know what you doing. Wow! Your power of observation drops my jaw. And your endeavour in bringing your message across opens my mounth even bigger. Kudos to you!!! |
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gamenoob
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Sep 9 2009, 03:13 PM
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QUOTE(PeeEl @ Sep 8 2009, 10:37 PM) Wow! Your power of observation drops my jaw. And your endeavour in bringing your message across opens my mounth even bigger. Kudos to you!!! And your point being? |
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nokia2003
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Sep 9 2009, 04:25 PM
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QUOTE(gamenoob @ Sep 9 2009, 03:13 PM) not that i'm siding fellow member PeeEl or being disrespectful to you. but your entire "argument" revolves something very obvious and distinct. any tom, d*** and harry, dude down the street could have figured that out. » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « QUOTE(gamenoob @ Sep 7 2009, 05:41 PM) At the rate Maxis offer the phone with call plan, its almost no brainer of buying a jailbreak, grey import, or used. This is more so for folks considering any mid-high end touch screen phone which cost easily 1.3k onward to 2+k.... With only 12 months plan at Ivalue 2 of RM155 permonth, its only 1790 or 1290 for 24 months. If you are heavy phone user, even better. Go for Ivalue 3 and get it cheaper for iphone. And getting Iphone without data plan is a suicide plan! Iphone by design is data intensive gadgets which is why all coutries selling them with data plan. Even the lowly ivalue 1 from Maxis come with 500mb worth of data... which is about 13-14mb daily or 1gb for ivalue 2 which come with 80 dollar worth of call and 12cents per min. If you buy own iphone, you need to subsribe P80 and RM58 data plan for 500mb. That is already 138 vs 155 where you get a subsidized iphone for 1290 or 1790. If you can get Australia unlock unit at less than 1.8k for 16gb, then its worth the effort given the out lay is the same with no commitment. Otherwise just take 12 month plan. How often you change your mobile carrier anyway.... QUOTE(gamenoob @ Sep 8 2009, 09:45 PM) Oh yeah, my posting refer to Maxis user. And if you can get the factory unlocked like from Maxis or Australia, then using it on other carrier is a clinch! As for the data plan, I guess you can get away with no data plan provided you know what you doing. |
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PeeEl
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Sep 9 2009, 05:14 PM
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QUOTE(nokia2003 @ Sep 9 2009, 04:25 PM) not that i'm siding fellow member PeeEl or being disrespectful to you. but your entire "argument" revolves something very obvious and distinct. any tom, d*** and harry, dude down the street could have figured that out. » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «
Thanks Nok. To a certain extent, we have reversed roles. You being kinder in your words and I should exercise more patience. Having said that, there are more and more 'contributors' to this forum which for want of a better phrase should know better than to come out with 'gems' best kept to themselves. Not that they should not post but on occasions, they either mislead or say something which is far from being helpful but cluster the threads here. |
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wigilante
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Sep 9 2009, 06:19 PM
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New Member
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Hi, just wan inform/confirm.
I just got my Iphone 3GS...2nd batch, book from maxis MEP shop...however the Model Number is not MC134MY or MC133MY.
Mine is MC131MY....so...is this a new model number for Malaysia?
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nokia2003
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Sep 9 2009, 06:33 PM
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QUOTE(wigilante @ Sep 9 2009, 06:19 PM) Hi, just wan inform/confirm. I just got my Iphone 3GS...2nd batch, book from maxis MEP shop...however the Model Number is not MC134MY or MC133MY. Mine is MC131MY....so...is this a new model number for Malaysia? could be. however it is interesting to note that apple no longer publish these serial/model numbers on its website anymore. perhaps because apple is constantly refurbishing the phones and sending them across the globe irrespective of the serial/model numbers. This post has been edited by nokia2003: Sep 9 2009, 06:33 PM |
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tinkerbel
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Sep 9 2009, 07:48 PM
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Fanaddict!
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@wigilante,
Possibly - I will add that model number to Post #1 now. It sure is interesting to see so many different model numbers for this particular region. Then again it might be the same for the other places except we aren't tracking.
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nokia2003
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Sep 9 2009, 07:54 PM
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QUOTE(tinkerbel @ Sep 9 2009, 07:48 PM) @wigilante, Possibly - I will add that model number to Post #1 now. It sure is interesting to see so many different model numbers for this particular region. Then again it might be the same for the other places except we aren't tracking. you can also add MC134X as an australian bound unit. should have checked my previous subsequent unit(s)  |
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tinkerbel
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Sep 9 2009, 08:00 PM
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Fanaddict!
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@nokia2003, Nm, I guess we'll check the subsequent units that's coming in Just another 3 to go to be the next record holder, right? |
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nokia2003
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Sep 9 2009, 08:05 PM
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QUOTE(tinkerbel @ Sep 9 2009, 08:00 PM) @nokia2003, Nm, I guess we'll check the subsequent units that's coming in  Just another 3 to go to be the next record holder, right? yeah. too bad i couldn't find that specific thread anymore. hence it could be implied as a figment of my wondrous imagination!  anyway, i'm blinking sick of restoring my phone already (seriously... mine takes over an hour to complete) so unless this one has to do something, with some sort of explosion, i'm not going back 
Added on September 9, 2009, 8:06 pm(touch wood touch wood) *throws a pinch of salt at the back of the shoulder* This post has been edited by nokia2003: Sep 9 2009, 08:10 PM |
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tinkerbel
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Sep 9 2009, 08:07 PM
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Fanaddict!
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@nokia2003,
Get it replaced just before U get urself the new upgraded iPhone in 2010. That way when you sell your i3GS U can claim it's almost brand new. The bad thing about it being brand new is that U can't quite test to ensure things are functioning the way it's supposed to be.
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viosowner
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Sep 9 2009, 09:09 PM
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Getting Started
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QUOTE(tinkerbel @ Sep 9 2009, 08:07 PM) @nokia2003, Get it replaced just before U get urself the new upgraded iPhone in 2010. That way when you sell your i3GS U can claim it's almost brand new. The bad thing about it being brand new is that U can't quite test to ensure things are functioning the way it's supposed to be. hi tinker, still remember me? the first few who collected the 3GS with hotlink plan and bothered u with alot of questions.  since we are on this model number topic. I would like to post mine is MC132MY/A so now u can update the 1st post and have a fully complete running model number  |
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tinkerbel
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Sep 9 2009, 09:20 PM
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Fanaddict!
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@viosowner,
I recognise the nick but I certainly don't remember what your queries & questions are. Do hope you're enjoying your new toy. I'm loving mine esp with MobileMe push email - they're so fast; it's almost immediate!
Updated model numbers for MY region.
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viosowner
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Sep 9 2009, 09:24 PM
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Getting Started
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QUOTE(tinkerbel @ Sep 9 2009, 09:20 PM) @viosowner, I recognise the nick but I certainly don't remember what your queries & questions are. Do hope you're enjoying your new toy. I'm loving mine esp with MobileMe push email - they're so fast; it's almost immediate! Updated model numbers for MY region. heck u sure reply fast. the word 'push' i am very phobia against it.... = battery drain. anyway, watch out for tomorrow's new ipod touch launch...and hopefully FW3.1 launch. yipee! |
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nokia2003
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Sep 9 2009, 09:33 PM
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QUOTE(viosowner @ Sep 9 2009, 09:24 PM) heck u sure reply fast. the word 'push' i am very phobia against it.... = battery drain. anyway, watch out for tomorrow's new ipod touch launch...and hopefully FW3.1 launch. yipee! not sure if what i'm about to say makes sense. but the push for the mobileme e-mail works like your typical iTunes approved push apps like beejive, eBay et cetera. hence technically, it is "designed" not to consume as much (the reason why it was introduced in the first place i.e. information is sent to an apple push notification centre and subsequently to end consumers) mobileme e-mail reminds me a lot of my blackberry days. totally different from the dubious yahoo "push" feature on the iPhone. |
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tinkerbel
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Sep 9 2009, 09:38 PM
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Fanaddict!
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@viosowner,
I've just started using the MobileMe service but thus far, I haven't experienced any battery issues. I'll do a test this weekend - then again, I'm not getting as many emails on my MobileMe account cause it's still new - and report back re battery status.
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gamenoob
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Sep 9 2009, 10:50 PM
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QUOTE(PeeEl @ Sep 9 2009, 05:14 PM) Thanks Nok. To a certain extent, we have reversed roles. You being kinder in your words and I should exercise more patience. Having said that, there are more and more 'contributors' to this forum which for want of a better phrase should know better than to come out with 'gems' best kept to themselves. Not that they should not post but on occasions, they either mislead or say something which is far from being helpful but cluster the threads here. My bad for not refering to wen9x88 question when I posted. He is asking something about buying it for Maxis as below... "guys i need help urgent. should i buy the iphone for maxis or this forum better? in this forum i can get iphone 3g 8GB RM1500. how bout the maxis?which one is worth to buy ? thank you for help" Do you get crucify for such? |
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g3n0c1d3
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Sep 10 2009, 12:07 AM
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QUOTE(viosowner @ Sep 9 2009, 09:09 PM) hi tinker, still remember me? the first few who collected the 3GS with hotlink plan and bothered u with alot of questions. since we are on this model number topic. I would like to post mine is MC132MY/A so now u can update the 1st post and have a fully complete running model number i think the 1st batch it the same model number coz i have the same model number as @viosowner. well without the/A thou.... |
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