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.

Apple iPod prices

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?

[tags]Apple iPhone, Malaysia iPhone price, iPod Touch[/tags]

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Posted by dannyfoo on September 6, 2007 | Filed Under My Life |

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45 Responses to “Will iPod Touch overule the iPhone in Malaysia?”

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  1. Response #1 by Greenleaf on September 6th, 2007

    I think new iPod Touch will be more attractive and overule iPhone in Malaysia. It is cheaper and smaller in size and more handy to bring around.

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  2. Response #2 by Danny Foo on September 6th, 2007

    It’s good if you already own a phone which manages your contact and appointments well. Not to mention, it syncs better with Microsoft applications.

    However, like me, since I don’t have a PDA-phone yet…this is a tough decision. :)

  3. Response #3 by Leona on September 11th, 2007

    I usually prefer a separate pda from phone, so i can continuously play with it without worrying that the batt will go flat and I can’t make a call when i need to….so the Ipod touch is definitely something I’ll get, not the iphone.

  4. Response #4 by Danny Foo on September 11th, 2007

    Leona:
    That’s an interesting comment indeed. So you wouldn’t mind carrying more than 1 gadget to suit ones business lifestyle?

    I think the only phones which has super long battery life now are the old ‘black and white’ phones which now retail at RM130-RM250.

  5. Response #5 by elly on September 12th, 2007

    where can get the iphone at malaysia

  6. Response #6 by Danny Foo on September 12th, 2007

    elly:
    At the moment, the Apple iPhone is unavailable in Malaysia. The some who have managed to get their hands on them have either a friend which loaned them a unit.

    Though the recent InTech reported China has the Apple iPhone selling for twice the price in the US, it can’t make outgoing calls. So it might be some shady parallel product if you asked me personally.

    Speculations are still the iPhone may only reach Malaysia in working condition next year but who knows. It’s still AT&T and we’ve got hackers breaking the network provider barriers. :)

  7. Response #7 by Global on September 13th, 2007

    You know anything about these ppl?
    http://iphonesunblocked.blogspot.com

  8. Response #8 by Danny Foo on September 13th, 2007

    Nope.

    But I do know their blog has been probably removed by Blogger already.

  9. Response #9 by Global on September 13th, 2007

    My mistake, it should be http://iphonesunlocked.blogspot.com

  10. Response #10 by Danny Foo on September 13th, 2007

    I personally think they are overpriced and are trying to ride the iPhone market hype.

    Do not be mistaken. I too want an Apple iPhone but to pay RM2998 (USD859) for the device and the ’software’ required to unlock the device is not feasible in my opinion.

    The Apple iPhone only costs around RM1392(USD399). Paying RM1606 extra for the cool factor is definetely not worth my money. If it was RM1800-RM2500 then it will probably be.

    But most definetely not what these guys are trying to do by becoming unofficial Apple iPhone resellers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

    But it’s not saying there is no market for them. The rich or geek (not even all geeks) may buy it from them. Otherwise, they target international patrons as there may not be enough resellers anyway.

    Did you put an order in Global? If No, why not?

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