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Buying iPhone 4 from Singapore

17 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/buying-iphone-4-from-singapore.138035/

pickster
pickster Original post #1
Mar 15, 2011 at 10:34 PM
Someone I know is going to Singapore in a few days and the first thought that struck me was getting a factory unlocked iPhone 4 from there.
The Singapore Apple Store lists a price of around S$ 888.00 but I read somewhere that it was without taxes. And it is "currently unavailable" on the website.

So, can anyone walk in the Store and buy one? Or do you have to order it online and give a local address?
Also, any idea about what the actual cost would be?
Is it a good idea buying it from there? And what about the warranty support here?

Gracias, amigos.
NIGHTMARE
NIGHTMARE #2
Mar 16, 2011 at 3:12 AM
Yes, you can buy from apple store and take a reservation first to book your iphone4.Sorry no warranty in India until iphone4 will be launch.
Bienvenido
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stallion #3
Mar 31, 2011 at 1:02 PM
One of my relative is going to Singapore, is there any big difference between SIngapore & Indian price of iPhone 4????
is registration mandatory before buying iphone 4??? if yes, then where to register?
abhidev
abhidev #4
Mar 31, 2011 at 5:33 PM
One of my frnd got I-Phone 4 for 25k from HK...unlocked version though..:)
thetechfreak
thetechfreak #5
Mar 31, 2011 at 6:27 PM
Amazon online store-

iPhone 4g 16GB Quadband World GSM FACTORY UNLOCKED
$849
Link-

Amazon.com: Apple iPhone 4G 16GB Quadband World GSM Phone (Manufacturer Unlocked): Cell Phones & Accessories
pauldmps
pauldmps #6
Mar 31, 2011 at 7:31 PM
^^ No international shipping
NIGHTMARE
NIGHTMARE #7
Mar 31, 2011 at 7:42 PM
+ custom
thetechfreak
thetechfreak #8
Mar 31, 2011 at 7:47 PM
Can't find any other phone that is lower than this price. Have found a few $999 phones but OP has found cheaper phones so it's probably worth buying in Singapore.
mobilegeek
mobilegeek #9
Apr 3, 2011 at 3:50 AM
I know its cheap in bangkok, but whats the price in Singapore?
aroraanant
aroraanant #10
Apr 3, 2011 at 3:25 PM
For how much is it available in bankok?
In Singapore it is available for S$888
mobilegeek
mobilegeek #11
Apr 3, 2011 at 5:03 PM
S $888 :shock: Its also a lot .. considering .. 1S$ is 35 something. It might be available at less price than Apple Store Outlet Rate.

In Bangkok, .. I heard a guy bought Mac Book Pro 17" (costing around lakh bcoz he needed it for a specific course in college) and got iPhone by paying extra 10k Rs. only, that would be 3GS definitely not 4th Generation. But I know that iPhone 4 (locked) in Bangkok Grey Market is around 25-27k. which can be unlocked in India easily. It might available a bit cheaper if you can find the right guy, to show you market.
aroraanant
aroraanant #12
Apr 3, 2011 at 5:32 PM
Iphone 4 is available here in India under 35K easily.yesterday only I visited one dealer in Jalandhar,he told me that he sell factory unlocked iphones and 16GB iphone 4 was available for 34.5K(and if one will buy,I m sure he will give some more discount).And there is no use of buying a locked iphone as one faces a lot of problem in updating the OS
mobilegeek
mobilegeek #13
Apr 3, 2011 at 5:37 PM
We have to Jailbreak anyway so whats the point in that, Its better to save few thousands.
aroraanant
aroraanant #14
Apr 3, 2011 at 6:09 PM
mobilegeek said:
We have to Jailbreak anyway so whats the point in that, Its better to save few thousands.
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But with jailbreak u can't update ur iOS...So if u want to update ur OS then u need a factory unlocked phone...
pauldmps
pauldmps #15
Apr 3, 2011 at 6:59 PM
Unlock is currently not available for iPhone 4. So unless it comes out, you'll be using your iPhone 4 as iPod Touch.
mobilegeek
mobilegeek #16
Apr 3, 2011 at 7:07 PM
aroraanant said:
But with jailbreak u can't update ur iOS...So if u want to update ur OS then u need a factory unlocked phone...
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Dude.. why would you... I guess you have no idea how it works do you. :evil: