Apple iPhone

Before I first took my Apple iPhone in Malaysia for a spin, I already read about it’s compatibility issue of my telco provider; Maxis. The Maxis compatibility issue is it disapproves any incoming calls when my Maxis simcard is inserted in my Apple iPhone. I also experienced this first hand on the first day I got my Apple iPhone because a client of mine tried calling me. Oops! But he’s forgotten about it ever since I showed him the device. *grin*

And ever since I started blogging about the Apple iPhone in Malaysia, many potential buyers and owners have expressed their distressed over Maxis incompatibility with the Apple iPhone. There was a blogger who mentioned he wrote to the Maxis support. All the support could do was reply the Maxis network doesn’t support the Apple iPhone in Malaysia at this point of time. It’s just sad I tell you. Especially when DiGi and Celcom networks have no related issues. On the other hand, good news seems to be in certain areas now.

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I just got wind there is a new Apple iPhone firmware version now available. Not too long ago Apple released iTunes version 7.5 and now the Apple iPhone firmware has a new version; 1.1.2. However, don’t start hopping around and jumping for joy because apparently this firmware has broke jailbreak.

Jailbreak is basically the simplest method to enable the Apple iPhone to use any telco you throw at it. So this is not very good news to unlock Apple iPhone users at the moment. But the comforting news, you don’t really need to upgrade it because the fixes or additions isn’t as important.

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Since I was given an Apple iPhone in Malaysia by MAXIM iPhone, it has nothing but enjoyment using the iPhone. The Apple iPhone Prices from RM2998 have now dropped all the way to RM1900 or even lower depending where you shopped. However, the most important question I’d ask every Apple iPhone buyer in Malaysia now is; how were their Apple iPhones unlocked?

As far as I know, when the Apple iPhone was released into the market they needed to do some soldering. Alas that was replaced (thank God) by software hacks like iPhoneSimFree (IPSF) and open-source methods which you can find plenty online. This brings us to the next common question; what is the difference or which is better?

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My past days have been preoccupied with proposals and projects. It means good business for me but it makes me…ignore my Apple iPhone in Malaysia. T_T

If you read from day one I received the Malaysia Apple iPhone you will remember I’m only having this Apple iPhone because I’m reviewing it. Thanks to the guys at iPhones Unlocked, they’ve hooked me up with a 4GB unit.

Initially, I was only to have it for a 7 day review but it’s still in my hands. I’ve also worked out a deal with them so you can buy Apple iPhones in Malaysia from this blog at a special rate.

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It’s been a busy weekend and I had to restore the Apple iPhone back to its original state on Saturday. Although it may seem like a bad thing, there wasn’t too much trouble restoring the 1.0.2 firmware back onto the Apple iPhone. After the restoration, I found a very cool feature iTunes had included for the Apple iPhone. Whenever you sync your Apple iPhone, it keeps a last known saved status of your files without telling you. So when I was worried all data was lost, everything was actually restored back to when I used the Apple iPhone.

Anyway, I’m going to be sharing about mobile gaming on the Apple iPhone in Malaysia. As we know it, the mobile industry in Malaysia is a very high factor for monetary gain from games to the localization of applications like PacMee (a Twitter replica).

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When I first learned about the Apple iPhone prices in Malaysia it was crazy. Although the prices were not fixed ranging from as low as RM2100 to as high as RM3000+. Everyone who wanted the Apple iPhone in Malaysia was justifying the cost, including me.

It was the simple calculations we did involving the product and only the hack. Some included the courier charges from the USA but that too didn’t add up to some of the reselling prices. In desperation, all I could do at the point was start blogging about the Apple iPhone in Malaysia albeit it’s a little different now. Since it’s right beside me as I’m typing this.

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This is the half-point mark for me and the Apple iPhone in Malaysia which I’m reviewing. But I’m not going to let that get in the way and enjoy every single minute the Apple iPhone is still in my hands.

That’s why today I’m going to lay back and do some intense Internet surfing on the Apple iPhone using my wireless home network. Previously on the day it arrived to me, I was facing some trouble connecting it to my wireless network. However, human nature is to make mistakes and we learn then laugh from them.

So here’s the joke; I got my wireless network password wrong.

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Just like the iPod Classic (previously Video) or the Sony PSP portable gaming device, video playing on a mobile device is one of the norm found in mobile devices. Albeit Apple’s new iPod Nano are smaller and can play videos, I believe my personal satisfaction will not be satisfied by it’s 320 x 240 screen size.

Even comparing to the iPod Classic, I would have to say the viewing ratio of only the Sony PSP or Apple iPhone would be about the right size (for me at least). The Apple iPhone isn’t bulky (at all) and it’s support of H.264 videos are stupendous!

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At today’s morning business network meeting, the Apple iPhone with me in Malaysia was the center of attention. It was also my prop for the day to share my story about how blogging will benefit an awareness drive like the one I’m conducting now. Personal stories aside there was much positive feedback in the room.

Members were saying how cool that it moved so fluidly using only their fingers. Some members even said the price was affordable after I shared with them the price Shiew told me. On the other hand, we’re talking about businessmen and women who’re starting to get interested with the Apple iPhone in Malaysia. One member even said he would’ve bought the Apple iPhone if he didn’t just spend RM1100 on his new mobile device.

The zoom and accelerometer capability stole the show whenever another member did it to show the other what the Apple iPhone was capable of.

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It was weird noticing many not talking about the Apple iPhone in Malaysia. Hence, the first article I wrote; Why Malaysia is Not Talking about the iPhone? Then approximately 2 months later at a recent Apple event, Steve Jobs announced the new line of iPod Nano together with the iPod Touch.

In less than a week, I got wind many who were reselling Apple iPhone in Malaysia. Some were doing it through the Low Yat forum while others ordered through blogs like iPhones Unlocked. And thanks to Shiew from iPhones Unlocked, I’ve a 7-day (or longer) ownership of my very own Apple iPhone in Malaysia.

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