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Will iPod Touch overule the iPhone in Malaysia?
After a 100% success turnover with the article; Why Malaysia is Not Talking about the iPhone?, I have finally found a suitable and qualified follow up regarding the Apple iPhone in Malaysia.
It’s uncommon for me to blog about gadgets or hardware technology related articles but the Apple iPhone was a given. The #1 reason is besides Jason or Kenny getting their hands on it, I’m anticipating and want to own an Apple iPhone for myself here in Malaysia. It won’t be too long now especially after the hacking of the iPhone.
And to make it even more believable, after watching the recent keynote by Steve Jobs on the new iPod line, you better believe the Apple iPhone will be affordable in Malaysia.
The release of the all-new iPod nano is something. But for me, the iPod Touch is going to be what comes closest to the iPhone when it reaches Malaysia. The iPod Touch resembles the Apple iPhone almost in every possible angle. However, the main function lacking is you can’t make any phone call with it. The iPod Touch will be your real entertainment mobile device. It will play music, podcasts, videos, surf the web (yes, it has WiFi!) which means there is also the Safari Web Browser and even a dedicated YouTube button.
The 2 other special features the new iPod Touch will have is a dedicated iTunes Music Wifi Store shortcut and a Buy Starbucks Coffee music shortcut. You might’ve already guessed what the first button does, the Starbucks feature is to enable Starbucks lovers to preview, buy, download and play the very music the outlet is playing on your iPod Touch device!
If you’re wondering why I said the Apple iPhone will definetely be affordable in Malaysia, Steve Jobs unveiled the recent holiday prices of the new iPod lineup including the price the Apple iPhone 8GB will be retailing this holiday season.
The iPod Touch is the 2nd device from the right, right beside the Apple iPhone. Based on the price Steve is setting for this holiday season, the iPhone 8GB model will be around RM1399 (USD399 converted to date).
Given the fact additional fees of whatever taxes (if any) and the cut taken from Apple resellers in Malaysia, the Apple iPhone should well be positioned around RM2000-2500. Ultimately, for that price the Apple iPhone will be ‘oh-so’ affordable in Malaysia compared to even HTC (previously Dopod) and the other PDA-phone manufacturers.
The setback though I now ponder is the Apple iPhone’s support for Windows based applications like Microsoft Outlook and the rest. As we sadly know, monopoly of the Microsoft operating system in Malaysia is proven. But will that dampen the burning desire of future Apple iPhone purchasers in Malaysia…not me.
Question of the day:
Will you buy the iPod Touch if it arrives before the Apple iPhone in Malaysia?
Posted by Danny Foo on September 6, 2007 | Filed Under My Life | 
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Edd:
You’ll have to first find out what kinda user are you. Do you like listening to a lot of music and watching videos? Or, do you do more calling than entertain yourself?
The iPhone generally is a great device to keep you organized and make calls. If you’re looking for more of an entertainment device, it was discussed you should just get an iPod Classic or iPod Touch.
But if you hate carrying too many devices along, then just get an iPhone. Though you’ll want to consider if any problems occur is a repairman nearby.
ermm…. for your personal opinion la, Danny foo. which one is the best. Iphone or Itouch…. pls help me? i a little bit confuse here……..
Jaime:
How could you drop it?! *gasp*
Anyway, you only have 2 options:
1. Send it back to the reseller to ask them for support.
2. Send back to US and ask a friend to bring it to the service center.
Of course, if you take option 2 you will need to return it in a state of the original factory product. So your best bet at the moment may be to ask your reseller for help. This sounds to be a damaged hardware already.
Hi danny, I just dropped my iphone and the first 2 rows on top(icons) are not sensitive to touch anymore. Pls help. Can u tell me where to get it fixed and how much?
That’s been a sad true fact, Jefri. While the iPod or Apple stuff is affordable compared to the price of living there, we’re still finding a balance over here. Which is why many here still prefer buying Apple from Singapore or even Hong Kong.
heyyy, i used to live in penang but now im in New york, usa and i think the price is so riduculous no wonder people cant afford these with the wage for mlaysians.
i think its better to buy from here…im still in contact with family and friends and they say they dont see much of ipods cuz they cost around 800,600,500, and the lowest 70 dollars shuffle 1gb for 2 or 3 hundred
I guess that’s before they managed to hack all the other apps into the Touch.
Correction, ipod touch can sync with microsoft outlook.
No worries. Well, you could start writing into Apple about that. Though I’m unsure what they’ll do improve the battery like what they did on the iPod.
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