Unless you use the the amount that they want to charge you for the Iphone monthly, I think its not really worth it. It basically cost you slightly more than the black mkts if u buy it outright. So might as well buy outright and not let maxis bind you for 2 years...

Also with the new iphone rumoured to be out soon, I think maxis only intends to cash out on the hype (if there is still any) of what that's left or unknowing users.

This would have been attractive if it can really catch the hype. But then now it is not so hot already, ppl will think twice and look for alternatives like they always have before the iphone was launched.

Seriously, this isn't all that significant as it doesn't change much of the position in Malaysia. If u really wanted an Iphone, you would have paid top dollars to get it by hook or by crook. As for me, i looked at cheaper alternatives that listens to what the customers want but compromise on the "apple" factor.....