Apple Inc’s launching its iPhone 3GS in Asian Market. Maxis Communications Bhd will be bringing Apple Inc’s iPhone 3GS to Malaysia later this month. While, Singaporeans will be getting the new, faster iPhone 3GS this evening.
Hong Kong has finally announced details on the new iPhone 3GS, which is going on sale tomorrow (July 10, 2009) at its major retail outlets. For details of the contract rates, please refer to the following chart (all rates in HK$, for conversion to US$, divide the HK$ by 7.8).
The 3GS looks the same as the iPhone 3G but sports a faster processor, longer battery life, an internal compass, a video camera and a photo camera with better resolution and auto-focus.
According to Apple’s website, the 3GS model had improved performance and would have several new features, including a built-in digital compass.
SingTel has three new experience zones this time round. SingTel expects the venue to be able to contain between 1,500 and 2,000 people. This number includes those who have pre-ordered the iPhone 3GS as well as walk-in customers. Groups of 20 to 30 people will be ushered into the experience zones at a time.
For existing iPhone 3G users with 3HK, the upgrade plan calls for HK$3,580 (US$459) prepayment for the 16GB version and HK$1,100 rebate over a 12-month period. On top of that, the current contract has to be extended for a further 12 months. Net payment minus rebate = HK$2,480 (US$318). As for the 32GB version, the prepayment is HK$4,360 (US$559), others remain the same. Net price = HK$3,260 (US$418).
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