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By: fibrate

fibrate — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 07:36:21 +0000

Sent it back to Apple via the premium reseller. Collecting it tomorrow. Maybe just showing signs of overuse

Adino: Just wondering if they would replace you a new one or not

By: fibrate

fibrate — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 05:03:53 +0000

Good post…I want one too, but maybe when my current PDA phone dies. By the way my iMac is already showing signs of trouble a little over a year after purchase. Thank God for Apple Protection Plan!

Adino: iMac showing trouble!? Have you reported the issues and did they fix it for you?

I didn’t get the Apple Protection plan

But my iMac is still going strong.

By: Josh

Josh — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 03:45:28 +0000

I understand your feelings.

I bought the 1st Gen iPhone 2G 16G for only RM1000 from a friend in Feb 09. It’s like RM1800 in the lelong market then.
So I got a good deal.

If it wasnt for the deal, i wont have bought it.

I wont buy a phone that cost more than RM1k.

For me, RM1500 – you can get a 32′ LCD TV – which everyone can enjoy.
RM2000 – you can buy a PC or a HiFi Component system.
RM2500 – you can get a good holiday package for the family.

So why spend RM3K for an iPhone? It’s overpriced by Maxis.

It beats me how a lowly clark / administrator can afford to buy the iphone 3GS? But i suppose they dont have a kid to raise and a future to plan.

My advise is, get a used iPhone 3G from Lelong around RM1K and stick with DiGi. Maxis charges are too high.

Btw, ipod touch is good option, but why carry 2 devises?
One is enough..

And, dont even bother to buy HTC, SE, or Nokia. there are now dinosaurs.

Adino: Good suggestion on looking at second hand market / online auctions

By: Leon

Leon — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 02:17:08 +0000

Oh brother, I understand. You’re being responsible and that is so admirable.

If I were to offer you a solution will you consider? It will cost much lesser on your part. Find me online and we can always discuss this

Sorry I hope I’m not tempting you

Adino: I’m intrigued and tempted

I can only MSN and FB from home… maybe you can send me a direct (and private) twitter?

By: vinnie

vinnie — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 01:03:06 +0000

You have done a detailed analysis. I respect you. Hope my husband is like you. Will be sleepless then. ha Ha

Adino: I think not detailed enough… I didn’t factor in the loss of income, if I saved the money in the bank. Plus, I also didn’t compare other options like Nokia, Sony, LG, Samsung, etc…

Haha…

By: rinnah

rinnah — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:31:13 +0000

Hey Adino, commenting a bit off-topic here, but I really have to say that I like the way you wrote this post. Reminds me of the good PF bloggers I follow – JD Roth and Trent Hamm.

Adino: Hehe… thanks. I have no idea who those bloggers are, but I’ll go check out their blogs!

By: Bengbeng

Bengbeng — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 13:59:32 +0000

i guess i will never be able to covet an Apple iPhone. u have rejuvenated the blog. i hardly recognize it.

Adino: Just adjust the layout a little bit