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blindeye

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Posted: Nov 08, 2009 - 03:36 AM
Post subject: Ipone in China? Wlan?

Hi,

How much is an Iphone here and is it true that there wont be wlan in it? Someone told me this is restricted in China. Are there any other options except Meizu M8?

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blindeye

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Posted: Nov 08, 2009 - 03:38 AM

real Iphone or real other option

iphonebabe

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Posted: Nov 08, 2009 - 04:35 AM

1. try taobao to find the prices
2. official iPhone 3G or 3GS = no wlan
3. cracked iPhone with wlan, but you need a 3G unicom card
4. meizu? are you kidding? forget that phone, ähm mp4 player
5. forget 3g in china until now. al lot of problems reported

miss_t

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Posted: Nov 08, 2009 - 10:55 AM

Yeah it has no wi-fi, and I heard it might not have the iPod function on it? That could be completely way off though!

So many all singing all dancing unlocked ones are smuggled in from Honkers and sold under the counter I reckon that's the best option.

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shalamazoo

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Posted: Nov 08, 2009 - 07:48 PM

whats is the best way to purchase a unlock Iphone? purchase in the states, Singapore or HK?

Ykai

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Posted: Nov 08, 2009 - 08:00 PM

Confirmed, no wlan on the official iPhone as sold by Unicom here in China. You can either get them with a subscription plan for anywhere from ~150 kuai upwards per month, or just the phone for 5,000 RMB.

Not exactly a tempting deal.

thomasyih

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Posted: Nov 08, 2009 - 09:33 PM

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chanland

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Posted: Nov 08, 2009 - 09:41 PM

is this true? is it true that next version to be released at the end of the year will have wifi?

blindeye

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Posted: Nov 09, 2009 - 10:21 PM

Gosh the Chinese authorities are so paranoid they will never conquer the world if they carry on like this. Leaving the whole population with just gsm & hello kitty is insane.

BoShiDunRedSox

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Posted: Nov 09, 2009 - 11:30 PM

shalamazoo wrote:

whats is the best way to purchase a unlock Iphone? purchase in the states, Singapore or HK?

You can't purchase an unlocked Iphone in the US. You can get them in Hong Kong (an an electronics store or on the Apple online store) or in Europe (Italy for sure, perhaps other countries).

Andreas
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Posted: Nov 10, 2009 - 12:44 AM

Yep, got mine in HK too.

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blindeye

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Posted: Nov 10, 2009 - 05:31 AM

Nah not in Europe, these are all locked to T-Mobile .. no chance

victorinchina

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Posted: Nov 10, 2009 - 07:44 AM

^ The country in Europe I'm from we don't have T-mobile... and you can get unlocked Iphone's there no doubt...

blindeye

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Posted: Nov 10, 2009 - 06:11 PM

wow cool where are you from?

3gchina

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Posted: Nov 10, 2009 - 07:09 PM

Even your iphone is locked, you can get it unblocked here in Shanghai.

If you like the official iphone from China Unicom (no wifi), you can sign two years contract with different plans choosable and different discount on the phone. (you can refer to http://www.3gsolutions.com.cn/news/html/8.html)

If you don't like two years tie-in, you can just apply a 3G sim card from the their stores with different plans choosable. (you can refer to http://www.3gsolutions.com.cn/news/html/?9.html)

If you wouldn't like to commit yourself to their monthly plan, but still expect to get your iphone connected to internet (no restricted to wifi areas) , you are recommend to buy a China Unicom's 3G SIM data card.

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Andreas
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Posted: Nov 10, 2009 - 07:25 PM

The problem with the Chinese 3G is that it does not work with the 3G systems outside China, like for example Hong Kong, Korea and Japan. Which makes it pretty useless for people who travel.
And then without WiFi, why would anyone even consider?

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3gchina

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Posted: Nov 10, 2009 - 07:44 PM

Yes, Chinese 3G is only workable within mainland China (excl. HK, Maocau & Taiwan). It will become useless if you travel abroad. But still useful while travelling within China.

Without wifi on the phone. Unless you use 3G SIM data card on your computer,netbook or smartbook, you can get wifi.

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shalamazoo

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Posted: Nov 10, 2009 - 07:44 PM

i contacted the store name "Broadway" in HK they charge 5,800 HKD for a 16g Iphone unlocked, Andreas is this where you got it??

victorinchina

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Posted: Nov 10, 2009 - 07:48 PM

HTC Hero. nuff said Cool

Andreas
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Posted: Nov 10, 2009 - 07:49 PM

shalamazoo wrote:

i contacted the store name "Broadway" in HK they charge 5,800 HKD for a 16g Iphone unlocked, Andreas is this where you got it??

I bought mine (an 8g) with the 2.2 OS in Wanchai computer centre on Hennessy Road. Shop 140 if I remember right (Sun Computer or Sunny Computer). Guys name is Roy. Paid 4,800 HK (but mind you, old OS, 8g and 6 months ago)
Will go back there end of the month to have him put the new OS on.

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hogtownhero

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Posted: Nov 12, 2009 - 06:28 PM

Andreas wrote:

China Unicom uses WCDMA which can be used outside of China. It's pretty common in Asia and Europe. The one that can't be used outside of China is TD-SCDMA which is offered by China Mobile.

Anyways, it doesn't make sense to buy an iPhone from China Unicom when you can get a cheaper unit with wi-fi from the grey market importers.

blindeye

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Posted: Nov 15, 2009 - 06:59 AM

H>ow about these two.. are these fake products?

http://www.shanzhaihuo.com/mobile/12389.html
http://item.taobao.com/auction/item_detail-0db1-99dbc761b6c507217c9a23 03c82b2ca5.htm?cm_cat=1512

ccie6961

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Posted: Nov 15, 2009 - 12:00 PM

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I bought mine (an 8g) with the 2.2 OS in Wanchai computer centre on Hennessy Road. Shop 140 if I remember right (Sun Computer or qqqqqqqqq). Guys name is Roy. Paid 4,800 HK (but mind you, old OS, 8g and 6 months ago)
Will go back there end of the month to have him put the new OS on.

How much cheaper when buying an IPhone from these non-Apple stores in HK?