after reading thru the forum, somehow all of you guys discussion made me took interest in the iphone and i need a replacement for my first gen ipod nano and my dopod 838 pro..

First I'm thinking of the iphone but since the iphone cant read pdf or office file(correct me if I'm wrong)...

I need some advice here, should I just get an itouch to replace my ipod nano or just get an iphone to replace both my phone and ipod?..

iPhone can actually read PDF and Microsoft Office files like Excel and Word with the help of applications. a known one would be MobileFiles Pro. available at $9.99.

is there any freeware available?..

i don't think there is, at the moment.

I found a 3g iphone 8 gb for RM2400, the shop owner told me its the unlock version. Should I go for it?..

Do make sure its an official unlock unit. We have a forumer who got scamed and read his post below.

http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/790913/+1640#entry23843146

I should better ask the shop first, thanks for the tips..
but I remembered he told me that he import it from singapore...

To confirm the set is from Singapore:

1. Check the Part No. at the back of the iPhone box.

2. Check the Model No. in iPhone. (Settings->General->About)


The Part/Model No. is either MB489ZA/A, MB496ZA/A or MB500ZA/A. More details can get online at
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1937



and usually Singapore sets come with official Singtel receipt for warranty claim purposes. the safest is to get it from our fellow reputable iPhone sellers in Garage Sales. sellers like chinamobile, xfree, twinkles and Jacquei are selling legitimate Singapore sets.

For safety, check it yourself whether it is really from Singapore.

Those sellers can bullshit whatever they like one.

does apple malaysia accept official unlocked iphone if I sent it for repair?..

No, they don't.

thanks for the advice...

do I need to post my iphone pic here after I got it?..

Well, i went for the iPod Touch because :

1) I already have a new Sony Ericcson phone which is capable of doing all the basic
functions

2) It's much cheaper than an iPhone 3G

3) It has everything that the iPhone has apart from GPS, Camera, Mic, and of course,
phone

Thanks to Mgsrulz who actually introduced me to the iPod touch.

was thinking about the itouch butthen what's the point of carrying another pda when you got a phone. I used to carry a palm zire and a nokia with me so my pocket kinda full...

then I have to check my vallet first, the iphone is not that cheap..

you don't have to. but you can share photos that you took with your iPhone HERE.

there is some freeware apps to read pdf if not mistaken, try seach itunes, some are only cost 0.99 usd = rm 4 which i think is reasonable to pay it.

just came back from the shop I mention earlier, they're selling jailbreak iphone for RM2400. Lucikly you guys gave some tips...

I think I'll go ahead with buying the itouch. I still love my dopod..

its aint a big prob.
just consider getting pouch, sure can bring ur phone & ipod touch together

Do apple machine sells gift card?..

good idea..

Great!!
Then you can join us HERE
I'd recommend you to get an iPod Touch 2G. The memory size is up to you

ought go for ipod touch if u still want to hang on to ur PDA, no point regretting later since for now ure just wanted to listen to the music....

ipod touch 1st gen selling very cheap le.. around 500+ only at mac city compare to the gen2 @ Rm950.. + can jailbreak would be fun... just that it dont have build in speaker thats all.. lol

This post has been edited by pelvin: Feb 22 2009, 05:26 PM

Interested on games and kinda like the multimedia function of the itouch...

This post has been edited by kyon22: Feb 22 2009, 06:02 PM

Yup, it very interesting indeed. I'm pretty sure you'd like it even more if you own a jailbroken unit as you would be able to enjoy 3rd party apps.

By the way, my iPod Touch 2G 16GB cost me Rm1299. A decent price for an awesome iPod like that if you ask me

where do you find 3rd party apps?..

You need to jailbreak your iPhone/ iPod Touch first, then you'll have to use either Cydia or Installer.app i believe. I haven't jailbroken my 2nd gen iPod yet, but i sure am gonna
do so once there is an official jailbreaking method.

It's iPod Touch not iTouch for God's sake ..

don't trust the local shop in malaysia .... they know nuts about iphone.... only know how to said it's fully unlocked bla bla.. but when i ask further last time.. they didn't even know what country does the iphone came from... stupid phone shop...

and my GF's iphone kena conned by lowyat 1 of the phone shop , said it's singapore unlcoked set... after i checked it... it's not singapore as the box behind doesn't even show a single English words! and the charger also 2 pin only... not 3 pin (singapore set 3 pin one) as i own a singapore set i knew it... went home found out the charger not working and the IME from the phone is different from the box... but end up argue with her a bit and then she willing to changed for my Gf with a working charger..

Thanks for the information guys. I also am using Dopod 838 Pro as the TS but will be keeping the phone since I just love the keyboard.

Someone will buy me a Iphone or an Ipod Touch next month as a bithday gift, but I opt for an Iphone. I just need to get another line to use with the Iphone. Reason, never use GPS before and would really want to try.

I have read most of the thread here concerning Iphone but still quite confuse on this jailbreak thing. If my official unlock Singapore version is used in Malaysia, do I still have to jailbreak?

I don't mind paying for stuff at ITunes, my friend who uses an Ipod Touch told me most software and games are cheap but I have read somewhere that the good stuff are located at US iTunes and they do not accept international credit card, hence the jailbreaking. Is this true, please correct me.

1. Jailbreak means you 'unlock' your phone to use 3rd party apps from Cydia/Installer. (that's how the term 'jailbreak' comes from, you're releasing iPhone from its virtual 'jail')

Jailbreak is not unlocking to use with any telco. All new iPhones are not jailbroken, regardless of the phone is officially unlocked (eg. Singtel sets) or locked.

2. You can get iTunes gift cards from sellers in Garage Sales to be used in US iTunes Store.

Just to add on to what teikwing has mentioned, make sure you create an US iTunes account following the guide provided at the thread below and also take sometime to read the rest of the thread.

http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/868281

If you opt to JB your iPhone, follow the guide provided below.

http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/790913